Lung Meridian Graphic

The Lung meridian graphic shows the pathway and acupuncture points along this traditional Chinese medicine energy channel.

Lung Meridian Acupuncture Points

Click on any point below to view detailed information about its location, actions, and clinical applications:

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.