Is the Shaoshang point an effective point for relieving cough?

Shaoshang acupoint is one of the special effect points to relieve cough, and this point has a good therapeutic effect on cough and asthma and other solid heat diseases of the lung system. Shaoshang point is the acupuncture point of the hand Taiyin Lung meridian, located in the last section of the thumb of the finger, the radial side of the fingernail root angle of the side above 0.1 inches. Shaoshang acupoint is capable of cathartic lung heat, and can be used to treat cough and asthma, sore throat, high fever, epistaxis (nosebleed) and other solid heat diseases of the lung system, as well as treating acute illnesses such as epilepsy, coma and heat stroke. The operation of Shaoshang acupoint is commonly used to bleed by puncturing with a three-pronged needle or shallowly pricking 0.1 inch, which is risky for the operation of the acupoint and needs to be guided by a specialized physician. If cough and other discomforts occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for early standardized treatment.