LI-01 (Shang Yang) Shang Yang - Acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

"Excess Pensiveness or Worry impacts the Spleen and knots the Qi"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point LI-01 (Shang Yang) Shang Yang

Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

Jing-Well & Metal Point

Actions:

Clears heat, reduces swelling and alleviates pain
Revives consciousness

Indications:

Toothache, sore throat, swelling of the submandibular region, numbness of fingers, febrile diseases with anhidrosis, loss of consciousness.

Location (CAM):

On the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

Location (AMOA):

On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

Needling Method:

Puncture 0.1 inch, or prick the point to cause bleeding.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM