LU11 (Shaoshang, “Lesser Shang”) is the Jing-Well (Wood) point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. It is located on the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. It clears heat, benefits the throat, revives consciousness.
On the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
Superficial insertion 0.1 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears heat, benefits the throat, revives consciousness.
Sore throat, cough, fever, loss of consciousness, mumps, epistaxis.
LU11 is a Jing-Well (Wood) point, known for its strong ability to clear heat and revive consciousness, particularly in acute febrile diseases. It is a primary point for sore throat, tonsillitis, and mumps, often bled for immediate relief of severe throat pain and swelling. Due to its location at the fingertip, it is also used for local pain and numbness in the thumb. Its ability to open the orifices makes it valuable in emergency situations like stroke or high fever with delirium.
LU11 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LU11 (Shaoshang) is located on the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
LU11 clears heat, benefits the throat, revives consciousness. Common clinical indications include sore throat, cough, fever, loss of consciousness, mumps, epistaxis.
Superficial insertion 0.1 cun, or prick to bleed.
LU11 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).