Atlas of Acupuncture

4.1 The Lung Channel System – Hand-taiyin(shou tai yin jing luo)

Location

On the thumb, 0.1 cun from the radial corner of the nail.

How to find

The point is located at the junction of two tangents running

along the proximal and radial border of the thumb nail, approxi-

mately 0.1 cun from the actual border of the nail.

Needling

0.1–0.2 cun vertically or obliquely in a proximal direction or

prick to bleed. Avoid needling the perionychium.

Actions/Indications

● Frees the senses

● Regulates the Lung Qi

● Clears Heat (especially from the throat)

● Opens the channel

Special features

Jing-well point, Wood point, Sun Si Miao Ghost point, impor-

tant distal point for sore throat caused by Wind-Heat.

Lesser Shang SHAOSHANG LU-11

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