Shaoshang (LU11)
Shaoshang (LU11), “Lesser Shang”, is a point on the Lung meridian. It is point 11 of the 11 on the channel. Jing-Well of the Lung: restores consciousness and clears throat Heat; often bled in acute conditions.
Location
On the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-Well of the Lung: restores consciousness and clears throat Heat; often bled in acute conditions.
Traditional indications
- Severe sore throat
- Tonsillitis
- High fever
- Nosebleed
- Loss of consciousness
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
It is the first or last point of the channel, at the tip of a finger or toe, where tradition says the Qi “wells up”. It is credited with a rapid effect and has been used to clear heat and in acute situations.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- GV25 Suliao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Loss of consciousness, Nosebleed
- PC9 Zhongchong (Pericardium): High fever, Loss of consciousness
- LI1 Shangyang (Large Intestine): Loss of consciousness
- PC8 Laogong (Pericardium): High fever, Loss of consciousness
- TE1 Guanchong (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Loss of consciousness
- GV26 Shuigou (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Loss of consciousness
Point profile
- Code
- LU11
- Pinyin name
- Shào Shāng
- Characters
- 少商
- Translation
- Lesser Shang
- Meridian
- Lung
- Element
- Metal
- Classification
- Jing-Well
- Topics
- Throat, Emergency
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
