Acupuncture Points On The Lung Meridian

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Acupuncture Points On The Lung Meridian

Click to view detailed clinical information for any of the points along the lung meridian. You will find location information, relationships, clinical applications, precautions and more.

If you are a student, or if you simply want to see all of the point locations and functions in one place, view our lung meridian acupuncture point "flash" cards - study tool section.

LU 1LU 2LU 3LU 4LU 5LU 6LU 7LU 8LU 9LU 10LU 11
LU Point of the Day
Channel Ditch (LU8)lu8
  • Not as broad of an effect as LU 7, still useful for expelling wind, tonifying Qi and Yin.
  • Pain in the area of KD 1 - plantar fascitis.
  • Wrist pain - carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Main treatment point of Kidney Sho pattern (with LU 5 and KD 7) - in Japanese style Five Phase treatment protocol.
LU 1LU 2LU 3LU 4LU 5LU 6LU 7LU 8LU 9LU 10LU 11
LU Meridian Student/Usage Information
  • Internal/External Pathways
    Originates in the Middle Energizer
    A branch goes down to connect with the large intestine
    Returns up along the upper orifice of the Stomach
    Passes through the Diaphragm
    Enters Lung
    A branch goes up to the throat
    Then down transversly and out at LU 1
  • Measurements Needed
    Sternum -to- Coracoid Process = 6 cun
    Sternum -to- Acromion Process = 8 cun
    Axillary Fold -to- Cubital Crease = 9 cun
    Cubital Crease -to- Wrist Crease = 12 cun
  • Precautions - [all]
    LU 1 - NDN Toward Sternum
    LU 2 - NDN Toward Sternum
    LU 3 - No Moxa
    LU 5 - No Moxa
    LU 8 - No Moxa - AA
    LU 9 - AA
    LU 11 - No Moxa
  • Point Relationships
    Wrist - SI 5 - TH 4 - LI 5 || LU 9 - PC 7 - HT 7
    Elbow Points - SI 8 - TH 10 - LI 11 || LU 5 - PC 3 - HT 3
  • Additional Helpful Information
  • No finger or hand measurements on the lower arm
  • Cun Measurement Reminders:
    (Cun measurements points along the meridian)

    Yin Meridians || Upper Arm || Forearm
    LU 6, 5 || 7, 1.5, 1
    PC 7 || 5, 3, 2
    HT 3 || 1.5, 1, .5

    Yang Meridians || Forearm || Upper Arm
    LI 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 || *1, 3, 7
    TH 2, 3, 5, 7 || *1, 1, mid 11-13, -3 below TH 14
    SI 5 ||
  • Japanese Acupuncture Point Location
    LU 7 is located 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, proximal to the styloid process and on a line between LU 9 - LU 6. Pressure pain is usually found on the radial side of the the radial artery.

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