Shaoshang(LU11):Jing.(well) point

[ Location ] On the radial side of the thumb, 0.1cun (finger cun) distance from the corner of the nail.

[ Needing and Moxibustion Method ] Shallow puncture 0.1 cun or prick the point to make bleeding;Moxibusiton is applicable.

[ Indications ] sore throat, cough, nose bleeding, febrile disease, coma, manic disorder, numbness at fingertips.

[ Common compatibility ]

(1)    sore throat —with Shangyang

(2)    manic disorders—with Dadun

(3)    apoplectic coma-with Zhongchong,Guanchong