Study aid for Huangdi Neijing: Meridian Health Preservation Sutra (Three Yang Meridians of the Hand)

In traditional Chinese medicine, cervical spondylosis belongs to the category of "arthritis" and "shoulder and neck pain". The etiology and pathogenesis are insufficient internal organs, external attacks of wind and cold, and injury caused by fatigue, which lead to stagnation of qi and blood and unfavorable tendons and bones.

Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian

Follow the route:

It starts from the radial end of the index finger (Shangyang point), goes up along the radial side of the index finger, passes the Hegu point, goes to the front edge of the extensor side of the upper limb, goes up to the front edge of the shoulder joint, passes the shoulder, and goes to the lower part of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra behind the neck (Dazhui point), then goes forward and down into the supraclavicular fossa (Quepen point), enters the chest cavity to connect with the lungs, and goes down through the diaphragm to belong to the large intestine.

Branches: Go up from the supraclavicular fossa (Quepen point), through the neck to the cheek, pass the Daying point, enter the lower teeth, then come back out and hold the sides of the mouth corners, pass the Dicang point, go around to the philtrum in the center of the upper lip and nose (Shuigou point), cross over to the philtrum (the right pulse goes to the left, the left pulse goes to the right), and go to the side of the opposite nose wing (Yingxiang point), and connect with the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming.

Shangyang - a health point for treating throat discomfort

Location of the acupoint: on the radial side of the distal segment of the index finger, 0.1 cun (finger cun) away from the corner of the nail.

Main therapeutic effects: This point has the effects of clearing away heat, relieving exterior symptoms, and invigorating the mind. It is mostly used to treat tinnitus, deafness, toothache, pharyngitis, laryngitis, eyestrain, vision loss, gastrointestinal discomfort, cold and fever, finger numbness, etc.

Hegu: The nemesis of head and facial diseases

Location of the acupoint: Located on the back of the hand, at the highest point of the muscle where the roots of the thumb and index finger meet.

Main therapeutic effects: This point has the effects of calming and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and activating collaterals, clearing away heat and relieving exterior symptoms. It is mostly used to treat colds, runny nose, headache, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, etc.

Shousanli: relieve fatigue and soreness in upper limbs

Acupoint location: lateral end of the elbow crease, 2 inches below Quchi.

Main therapeutic effects: This point has the effects of promoting blood circulation, clearing away heat and improving eyesight, and regulating the stomach and intestines. Treat facial nerve paralysis, upper limb paralysis, periarthritis of the shoulder, upper limb neuralgia, etc.

Quchi - a portable medicine bag for clearing away heat and clearing away meridians

Location of the acupoint: When the elbow is flexed, it is located on the lateral head of the elbow transverse line.

Main therapeutic effects: This point has the effects of clearing away heat and harmonizing the circulation, relieving adverse effects and activating collaterals, regulating Qi and blood, and balancing blood pressure. It is mostly used to treat cervical pain, electric pain in the upper limbs, arm numbness, headache, etc.