Shaoshang point bloodletting time is not clear uniform, it is recommended that according to the patient’s specific condition in the professional doctor’s discernment under the guidance of the doctor’s orders standardized operation.
Shaoshang belongs to the hand Taiyin lung meridian, is located in the finger, thumb end of the radial side, nail root angle 0.1 inches above the side. This point has the function of clearing the lung and relieving the pharynx, opening the orifices and awakening the spirit, and is mainly used for treating sore throat, fainting, stroke, heatstroke, fever, epilepsy and other illnesses.
The method of bloodletting at Shaoshang point is to push the blood of the finger to the end of the finger, pinch the skin tightly, after local disinfection, align the acupoints, and use the three-pronged needle to rapidly puncture the bleeding and squeeze out 3-5 drops of blood. There is no clear standardization or regulation on the time of bloodletting at Shaoshang acupoint, but it needs to be operated by a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.
It is recommended that when patients experience discomfort, they should be given standardized treatment by a Chinese medicine practitioner after identifying the symptoms, and should not blindly perform bloodletting treatment on their own to avoid improper operation and serious effects.