LU 11 - Acupuncture Point - Shao Shang

LU 11 Names

• English Name: Lesser Shang
• Pinyin Name: Shao Shang
• Chinese Character: 少商

Location

• .1 cun posterior to the thumb nail on the radial side.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

LU 11 Clinical Uses

• Extreme sore throat (may bleed point to reduce heat).
• Revival point especially from wind-stroke.

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LU 11 Point Associations

LU 11 TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
• Liver Wind

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

LU 11 Conditions Treated

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Sore Throat
• Stroke (CVA)

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".