Shaoshang LU11
Lung Meridian (Hand Taiyin)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | LU11 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Lung Meridian (Hand Taiyin) |
| Location | About 0.1 cun beside the radial side of the thumbnail corner |
Traditionally recorded associations
Sore throatCoughAsthmaEpistaxisFeverLoss of consciousnessmaniathumb spasm and pain
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Pinch and press with the thumbnail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 0.5-1 minute |
| Direction | Press vertically |
| Force | Medium to heavy |
| Tips | Pinch and press with the thumbnail for 0.1-0.2 cun; Can be combined with pricking and bloodletting for emergency treatment of sore, swollen throat |
| Technique | Sparrow-pecking moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5-10 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | The skin at the fingertips is thin; pay attention to controlling temperature and time; Use local warmth without burning as the guideline; Keep the hands warm after moxibustion |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov