少商

Shaoshang(LU11, 上商) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyin Lung Meridian of Hand. Shaoshang is the Jing-Well point of the Lungs.

Meaning

Shao, immaturity; shang, one of the Five Sounds, pertaining to metal. Shao means less. The Lung pertains to metal in the Five Elements and to shang sound in the Five Sounds. This is the last point of the lung Meridian where Qi is less.

Location

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

Indication

Method

puncture superficially 0.1 cun or peck to bleeding.


少商