Shao Shang (LU11)

Shao ShangLU11🧭 Meridian:Lung Meridian (Hand Taiyin)

📍 Location

On the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.

🏥 Indications

Jing-well point of the lung: acute sore throat, sudden loss of voice, nosebleed, high fever, coma, and mania; often bled in emergencies.

🖐️ Stimulation method

Shallow insertion 0.1 cun, or prick to release 1–3 drops of blood.

⚠️ Contraindications

Avoid bloodletting in bleeding disorders or with anticoagulants.

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