LU-11 - Lesser Shang
少商 - Shào shāng
Point Region: Hand
LU-11 Shaoshang, meaning 'Lesser Shang,' is the Jing-Well and Wood point of the Lung channel. Located on the hand, this point is a 'lesser shang' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Lesser Shang,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Shaoshang as a point that helps to 'bring the light' to your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By regulating the body's internal energy, LU-11 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Located at the nail base of the thumb, on the radial side.
How to Locate:
- Look at your thumb
- Find the corner of the thumbnail on the index finger side
- Locate where the nail meets the skin at this corner
- The point is right at this junction

Primary Functions
Respiratory System
- Treats acute respiratory emergencies
- Clears severe lung heat
- Improves breathing in critical conditions
- Treats asthma attacks
- Reduces respiratory inflammation
Throat & Voice
- Treats severe sore throat
- Reduces acute throat swelling
- Treats loss of voice
- Clears throat obstruction
- Improves swallowing difficulties
Nervous System
- Treats mental confusion and delirium
- Improves consciousness and awareness
- Treats febrile convulsions
- Calms excessive mental agitation
- Restores mental clarity
Circulatory System
- Treats high fever emergencies
- Improves circulation in acute conditions
- Reduces pathological heat
- Regulates body temperature
Immune & Energy System
- Clears severe pathogenic heat
- Strengthens immune response to infections
- Reduces systemic inflammation
- Speeds recovery from acute illness
Emergency & Revival
- Used in emergency resuscitation
- Restores consciousness
- Treats acute medical emergencies
- Stimulates vital energy
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Sore throat
- Tonsillitis
- Fever
- Loss of consciousness
- Acute throat pain
- Throat infection
- High fever
- Fainting
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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LU-11 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Broken skin around nail
- Severe nail infections
- Recent nail injury