Acupoint · LU11
Lesser Shang LU11
shao shang
Location
On the radial side of the distal thumb, 0.1 finger-cun proximal-lateral to the corner of the nail.
Point-taking cue
Lesser Shang: beside the radial corner of the thumbnail.
Meridian
Lung Meridian · Thumb · Metal
Point categories
Jing-well point
Indications
Sore swollen throat
Actions
As a jing-well point, said to govern fullness below the heart; rouses the spirit and opens the orifices
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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