LU 11 Acupuncture Point - Shao Shang - Lung Meridian
- Chinese Name Shao Shang
- English Name Lesser Shang
- Location: .1 cun posterior to the thumb nail on the radial side.
- Precautions: No Moxa.
- Point Associations:
- Jing Well Point
- Wood Point
- Actions & Effects:
- Extreme sore throat (may bleed point to reduce heat).
- Revival point especially from wind-stroke.
- Lung Meridian Points (11):
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
- Harstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
