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Large Intestine 1 |
 Chinese Name:
Shangyang (English translation: Metal Yang)Location: On the radial end of the distal phalanx of the index finger, .1cun (finger cun) distance from the corner of the nail. Classification: Jing-Well point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications:
Functions: Clears Heat, revives consciousness, benefits the throat. Notes: Jing-Well points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat. Needling: Shallow insertion .1 cun, or prick the point to bleed. |
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