Lung 11, Abbreviated as LU 11, Transliterated Shaoshang in Chinese, Lesser Metal in English.
LU 11 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun distance from the corner of the nail bed.
LU 11 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Sore throat, cough, epistaxis (nosebleed)
- Fever
- Coma, manic disorders
- Numbness at fingertips
LU 11 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Expels exterior and interior Wind, benefits the throat and clears Heat, resuscitates.
Classification:
Jing-Well point of the Lung Meridian
Notes:
Jing-Well points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat.