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

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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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