LU 11 Acupuncture Point

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

LU 11 Clinical Usages

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

• Blog Posts Where LU 11 Is Discussed

•   Study Finds Acupuncture Bloodletting Superior to Penicillin for Acute Tonsillitis in Children

• Blog Posts Concerning Acupuncture

•   Acupuncture Improves Neural Function in Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Rat Model (Stroke Study)
•   Comparison of Acupuncture Techniques in Stroke Recovery
•   My Kidneys Are What?
•   Low Testosterone, Depression and the Aging Man - Acupuncture and Moxibustion Helpful (Study)
•   Acupuncture Helpful for Simple Obesity (Weight Loss)
•   Reduction of Insulin Sensitivity from Acupuncture in Diabetes and Obesity
•   Want To Avoid Another Stroke? Utilize Acupuncture... (Study)
•   Research Shows Stronger Tendon from Acupuncture For Achilles Rupture.
•   Acupuncture effective for Bell's Palsy - Peripheral Facial Paralysis

LU 11 Acupuncture Point Associations

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".

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".

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