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
Description:  
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
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

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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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