Shangyang (LI 1)

⁠ Jing (well) point of the Large Intestine. It opens the orifices, revives the Mind and disperses Heat.
It must be stimulated vigorously, for example in cases of dementia.

Location

Shangyang is located 0.1 cun from the outer nail corner of the 2nd finger (index finger).

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• • The meridian passes through the throat, so the point can be bled for throat problems.
    For inflammation of the lower jaw, this point is bled.
  • Local point for paresthesia of the tip of the index finger.