LU11 - Shaoshang (Lung Point 11)

Point features

Where is it located

LU11 is located at the radial corner of the thumb, 0.1 cun laterally from the nail corner, on the outer side of the thumb's nail.

Functions

• Purifies Heat and frees the throat
• Revives and restores consciousness
• Restores Lung Qi in acute conditions
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Acute sore throat
• Tonsillitis
• Pharyngitis
• Apoplexy, collapse, loss of consciousness
• High fever, acute respiratory conditions
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LU11, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

LU11 is the Jing-Well point and Wood point of the Lung meridian, and one of the primary emergency points in TCM. Traditionally used in the treatment of excessive heat in the throat, but also for fainting and collapses using acupressure or bleeding techniques.

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