Acupoint+LI-1+(Shang+Yang)

== ** LI1 ** ** • **  **Shang Yang**  •  **Large Intestine** **1** Metal Yang. Jing Well Point. Metal Point on Metal Meridian.

=Location= On the radial side of the index finger, about .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail

=Point Summary= //Clears Heat Reduces Swelling Alleviates Pain Revives Consciousness// jing well indications; bleed for tonsillitis and bad throat in infections

=Needling=

Depth:
0.1 cun

Technique:
Puncture Perpendicularly

Contraindications:
No Moxa

=General Indications=

Functions
Local

Indications
apoplectic or any coma; high fever (yang ming meridian) and often used for high fevers instead of others; toothache if infected only; bleed with LI-11 needled for tonsillitis (fire toxin situation)

Special Notes
jing well; metal point

=Diagnostic Indications:= Deafness **•** Fever High **•** Finger Numbness **•** Jaw Disorders **•** Loss Of Consciousness **•** Throat Constriction **•** Throat Soreness **•** Tinnitus **•** Toothache **•**

=Soulie De Morant Indications= Tonifies the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, gallbladder (superficial I & II), inferior occipital lobes, temporo-parietal lobes, pituitary and thyroid glands Disperses the Kidneys Dispersing acts in the opposite way (superficial I & II), tonifying the Kidneys The energy coming from the meridian of the lungs (shaoshang) enters here into the large intestine meridian by a branch which follows the palmar side of the articulation. Pituitary? Thyroid? Opposite incisors: pain, loose; opposite side of the mouth: dryness or inflammation. Achloropsia (cannot distinguish colors) Ears: buzzing or deafness from shock: tonify opposite side Lungs: congestion (panting, fullness, fever): tonify opposite side Skin of the face: inflamation, pain, swelling or itching. All the muscles of the opposite side of the mouth. Pains like a collar, opposite side at the level of the first and second ribs. Upper limb same side, lower limb opposite side.
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=Psycho-Spiritual Components= Revitalizes and resurrects. If a patient gets very cold, can’t communicate or see clearly, this is an excellent **initial step to removing the first “mask”.** For a patient who may be withdrawn, stubborn, or clogged up with rubbish. Enables direct communication with the essence of the meridian. Commonly used with LU-8 for clearing out, often on a physical level. Good for people who do not communicate or who have trouble with honesty. A merchant is someone who knows the value of things. Brings out that sensitivity to values and helps us to be aware of what our values are. Good point for metal mental emotional disorders. This point brings in light and clarity. **For people who are stubborn, won’t communicate, can’t see clearly, are stuck behind their mask, have trouble with honesty**. Large Intestine problems can make someone very stubborn, **emotionally constipated or withdrawn**. When the patient can’t see through all the rubbish and communicate, use with LU-8. Constipation, diarrhea, nasal congestion. Excellent for problems in the shoulder, arm, and neck (“frozen” joints). Can bring **immediate relief for affection of breathing** [JRW]

When as practitioners we model integrity and treat others with respect, a patient can learn how to trust. Trust is the beginning of faith, and without faith transformation is impossible. See 3.21.52 and 13.12.321 [ALHIM]