L.I. 1 "Trade Yang" Shang yang
Jing Well: Metal
Horary point
LOCATION: On the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the
nail
IMAGE: Also translated as "Shang Yang" or "Metal's Note Yang." Shang is an ancient Chinese
musical term that corresponds to the metal element. L.I. 1 is the first point on the Large Intestine
channel-- both metal & yang.
FUNCTIONS: Disperses Wind Heat
Benefits the throat
Stimulates Mind, Clears Yang Ming Heat,
Clears Pharynx, Opens Orifices,
Sedates Pain, Spreads Lung Qi
Clears lung fire
Calms the spirit
INDICATIONS:
apoplectic coma
deafness
finger numb
high fever
sore throat
toothache
NEEDLING: 0.1 cun. Or prick to cause bleeding.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS: Bleed with L.I. 11 for tonsillitis
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: L.I. 4 used more often
sometimes for acne
RS: good results for finger arthritis
classically not recommended to moxa
