Metal Yang
Shangyang · 商陽 · ซังหยาง
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Location
At the nail bed of the second digit of the forelimb, on its lateral side.
Landmark: Ting point at the lateral nail bed of digit 2.
Actions and Indications
Clears heat and restores consciousness.
Needling
Shallow 1-2 mm, or bleed.
Cautions
Painful — leave until last.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Middle of Person 人中
Restores consciousness immediately and stimulates respiration — the principal resuscitation point.
Er Jian (ear tip) 耳尖
Cools the blood and clears heat and toxin.
Long Strong 長強
Raises yang and regulates the anus and tail.
Shan Gen 山根
Restores consciousness and clears acute heat.
Gushing Spring 湧泉
Draws fire downward and restores consciousness immediately.
Wei Jian (tail tip) 尾尖
Clears heat and restores consciousness.