LU-11, Shao Shang, 少 商, Lesser Shang
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Categories |
Jing Well Point • Ghost Point |
Location |
On the corner of the thumb nail • On the extensor aspect of the thumb • 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 |
Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.1 to 0.2 cun, Prick to bleed |
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Caution: |
Notes |
Energetics 1 |
JING-WELL / WOOD POINT: 1) Loss of consciousness, coma 2) Fullness below the heart (indigestion, cough, dyspnea, fullness of heart with sweating) 3) Sore throat, throat painful obstruction (bloodletting) • Hot diseases • childhood throat moth, mumps, lotus flower tongue, nosebleed, dry lips and desire to drink 4) Clear heat - vomiting from heat stroke |
Energetics 2 |
GHOST POINT: Depression (Moxa, + SP1, DU20), mania , childhood fright wind (sudden fright/ night terrors) |
Energetics 3 |
LOCAL ISSUES: Pain and contraction of wrist, thumb, heat in palms, pain in upper arm |
Energetics 4 |
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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