Shangyang Acupoint

Shangyang acupoint, the name of the meridian acupoint, also known as Jueyang and Ming, belongs to the large intestine meridian of the hand Yangming, located on the radial side of the distal part of the index finger of the hand, 0.1 inches away from the nail angle (finger inch). It has the effect of clearing heat and dissolving the surface, regulating qi and relieving asthma, and is mainly used to treat chest tightness, vomiting and diarrhea, asthma and cough, heat stroke, sore throat, toothache, acute tonsillitis, etc.

【Shangyang Acupoint Name Solution】Shangyang. Shang, missing the carving, the ancient timekeeper, this refers to the microscopic shape of the acupoint, such as the leakage of the dripping hole. Yang, yang energy also. The name of the acupoint refers to the meridian qi of the large intestine from the acupoint to the surface of the body.Shang is the sound of gold, the large intestine belongs to gold, Yang is the yang meridian, Shang Yang is the hand Yang Ming large intestine meridian (gold) acupoint, hence the name.Shang, Jin also, Yang Ming’s Qi Ling. Yang, the outer side is yang. The lungs and large intestine are the inside and outside, the five elements are gold, the lungs are yin gold, and the large intestine is yang gold.This acupoint is the beginning of the hand Yangming, bearing the lungs of gold and purifying the qi, and it is handed over. Borrowing the gas of less merchant gold, from the yin side to the yang side, the yin gold has been transformed into yang gold, so the name “Shang Yang”.

【Location of Shangyang Cave】1. Standard positioningThe Shangyang acupoint is on the radial side of the distal part of the index finger of the hand, 0.1 inches away from the nail angle.

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 2. Acupuncture methodWhen the index finger is 0.1 inch above the corner of the root of the nail on the radial side (in the direction of the bisector of the angle), it is equivalent to drawing a straight line along the radial side of the claw angle and the horizontal line of the basal edge of the claw angle to take the acupoint.Quick acupuncture: the base corner of the nail at the end of the index finger, near the side of the thumb.3. Acupuncture point dissectionUnder the Shangyang acupoint are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and nail roots. There are finger dorsal movements and venous nets. There is a propria nerve on the volar side of the finger that comes from the median nerve. The skin is thin and distributed by the dorsal finger branch of the median nerve propria nerve.

【The efficacy and function of Shangyang acupoint】Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Shangyang acupoint has the effect of clearing heat and relieving the surface, regulating qi and relieving asthma, and is mainly used to treat chest tightness, vomiting and diarrhea, asthma and cough, heat stroke, sore throat, toothache, deafness, pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, stroke coma, fever and sweating.Hand Yang Ming large intestine meridian and hand Taiyin lung meridian are on the surface, Shangyang is also the well point in the five acupoints, with the five elements of gold, which has the effect of promoting the lungs and dissolving the surface, dissipating heat and opening the body, so it can be used for the treatment of fever and coma.Shangyang acupoint has the function of opening the body and awakening the mind, clearing heat and reducing swelling, and has the meaning of autumn Shang Liangsu, and takes this acupoint as the well of Yangming, and the well is full of the heart.Shangyang can relieve tooth pain, and also has a good relieving effect on abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, cough, eye fatigue and chest pain.

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【Shangyang Acupoint Diseases】Shangyang is mainly used for the five senses, external epidemics and mental diseases, such as blue blindness, tinnitus, deafness, dry mouth, toothache, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, mumps, laryngeal paralysis; malaria and high fever do not go away; stroke coma; Lack of pelvis, shoulder, arm swelling and pain; numbness of the index finger and acute gastroenteritis, etc.Head and facial facial diseases: sore throat, swollen jaw, toothache, deafness, tinnitus, blue blindness.Pulmonary thoracic disease: cough, asthma, chest irritation.Gastroenterology: acute diarrhea.Psychosis: coma.Meridian disease: numbness of the fingers, shoulder pain leading to pelvic loss.Other diseases: high fever, stroke, heat stroke.【Massage method of Shangyang acupoint】1. MassageStimulate the acupuncture points directly with a rod or grasp the sides of the tip of the index finger with the thumb and index finger of the other hand and knead it. Hold both sides of the patient’s index finger with your thumb and forefinger and knead this health acupoint for about 2 minutes each time, 2 times a day.2. AcupunctureSqueeze and wipe the blood off until the color of the blood fades.3. MoxibustionRice moxibustion l~3 strong, moxa moxibustion for 5~10 minutes.

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【The benefits of massaging Shang Yang acupoint】1. Treatment of constipationAs soon as you have constipation, pinch the “Shangyang acupoint” with the thumbnail of your left and right hands, and each acupoint will take 3~5 minutes to defecate. If the constipation is severe, pinch twice a day for 5~10 minutes each time. Constipation – press “Shangyang Acupoint”.2. Male sexual health careShangyang is also an important acupuncture point for men’s sexual function and health care, and it is commonly used to massage this acupoint with thumb and fingertips to have an obvious effect of strengthening essence and aphrodisiac, which can delay sexual aging. When commuting to or from work on a bus or subway, you can hook the handrail or ring in the car with your index finger, hook your index finger together and pull it repeatedly during your leisure, or massage your index finger with an umbrella handle.3. Strength and tonicsFrequent pinching of Shangyang with the tip of the thumb can vigor the qi and blood of the large intestine meridian, regulate the function of the digestive tract, speed up the metabolism of the human body, and have a strong and beneficial effect on the body.If nausea and vomiting are caused by overeating, re-stimulate this acupoint with a toothpick 7-10 times, and the uncomfortable feeling will be relieved.

【Shangyang acupoint compatibility】Shangyang acupoint with ruler Ze, Weizhong bloodletting to treat acute gastroenteritis.Shangyang acupoint with water ditch, Baihui, Neiguan, treatment of stroke coma.Shangyang acupoint with Shaoshang and Hegu, has the effect of clearing heat and expelling fire, and mainly treats sore throat, acute tonsillitis, and eye redness and pain.Shangyang acupoint with Gongsun and Zusanli to treat diarrhea.Shangyang acupoint with Shaoshang, Zhongchong, Guan Chong, has the effect of awakening the brain and opening the body, and is mainly used to treat stroke and heat stroke.Shangyang acupoint cooperates with Valley, Yanggu, Xiaxi, Lidui, Laogong, carpal bones, etc., which has the effect of sweating and diarrhea and evil heat, and the main treatment of fever does not sweat.