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

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•   Knocking Seasonal Allergies Out With Acupuncture
•   Acupuncture Modulates the Stress Response
•   Acupuncture for Bell's Palsy - Initial Results Vary with Age, BMI and Pain Levels
•   Simple Combination of 3 Acupuncture Points Suppresses Systemic Inflammation and Reduces Oxidative Stress
•   Acupuncture Useful for Gouty Arthritis
•   Acupuncture Point Treatment Plan - General Point Selection Rules
•   Is Acupuncture Chinese?, A Pseudoscience?, A Religion?

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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