Shangyang (LI1)
Shangyang (LI1), “Metal Yang”, is a point on the Large Intestine meridian. It is point 1 of the 20 on the channel. Jing-Well of the Large Intestine: drains Heat, eases the throat and restores consciousness.
Location
On the radial corner of the index fingernail, 0.1 cun from the edge.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-Well of the Large Intestine: drains Heat, eases the throat and restores consciousness.
Traditional indications
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Toothache
- Loss of consciousness
- Tinnitus
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
It is the first or last point of the channel, at the tip of a finger or toe, where tradition says the Qi “wells up”. It is credited with a rapid effect and has been used to clear heat and in acute situations.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- TE1 Guanchong (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Fever, Loss of consciousness, Sore throat
- SI2 Qiangu (Small Intestine): Fever, Sore throat, Tinnitus
- SI5 Yanggu (Small Intestine): Fever, Tinnitus, Toothache
- GB43 Xiaxi (Gallbladder): Fever, Tinnitus
- SI1 Shaoze (Small Intestine): Fever, Sore throat
- SI16 Tianchuang (Small Intestine): Sore throat, Tinnitus
Point profile
- Code
- LI1
- Pinyin name
- Shāng Yáng
- Characters
- 商阳
- Translation
- Metal Yang
- Meridian
- Large Intestine
- Element
- Metal
- Classification
- Jing-Well
- Topics
- Emergency, Throat, Fever
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
