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Actions & Effects [LUNG]
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Actions & Effects [LUNG]ACUPOINT LOCATION FUNCTIONS INDICATIONS DISCUSSION
*****LU7
LUO
1.5 cun proximal to wrist crease
in cleft between the tendons ofbrachioradialis and abductorpollicis longus.
{JAS: 1.5 cun proximal to LU9on radial side to radial artery}
CONTROL POINT FORHEAD AND NECK
BIAS TOWARD WIND-COLD
STRONG DESCENDINGFUNCTION
Circulates, regulatesLU Qi
Expels wind, REStrengthens the
descending anddispersing function ofLU
Opens the waterchannels
AsthmaCough (early stage wind invasionor rebellious Qi add CV22)Facial edemaHeadacheSore, swollen throat (esp. early
stage wind invasion)
Stiff neckOpens nose for wind coldMain point for common coldDiseases of the wrist joint
MP for exterior wind, accompanied by cold, heator dryness. Common cold. Combine w/ LI4
LU7 included for urinary disorders due to itsfunction of regulating the waterways
Main point for moving and regulating LU Qi, forasthma, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain
Strengthens dispersing function of LU, sends qiand fluids down, for upper body and facial edema
One of the four command points
****LU9
At the wrist joint, in the depressionbetween the radial artery and thetendon of abductor pollicis longus,level with the proximal border ofthe pisiform bone.
YUAN SOURCE POINT
MOST TONIFYING,WARMING & ABSORPTIVE
POINT ON CHANNEL
CHRONIC, DEFICIENT, COLD
Tonifies LU Qi and YinTransforms phlegm
and alleviates coughDull chest painWeak cough (LU def.)Helps to dry phlegm (ST40)Diseases of radial wrist jointGenerally used for more chronic
deficient LU conditions
Most tonifying, warming and absorptive point onthe LU channel, dries phlegm
MP for transforming mucous, esp. arising from defor chronic cold conditions
MP for def. LU yin, w/ dry throat, scanty phlegm,heat signs
***LU10
On thenar eminence, at midpoint ofshaft of 1st metatarsal, between the
bone and thenar muscle.
YING SPRING
FIRE POINT
Benefits throat,alleviates pain
Clears LU heatHoarsenessLaryngitisFever sensation in the palm; FeverCools heat in the LU or the throatPhlegm heat add LU5Dry heat add LU6Severe soar throat add LI11
MP for LU Heat, any inflammation of LU or throat,sore throat, bronchitis, laryngitis.
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Actions & Effects [LUNG]ACUPOINT LOCATION FUNCTIONS INDICATIONS DISCUSSION
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LU11
On the extensor aspect of the
thumb, at the junction of linesdrawn along the radial border ofthe nail and the base of the nail,about .1 cun from the corner of thenail.
JING WELL
TONSILLITIS
EXTREME SORE THROAT DUETO EXCESS
Clears LU Heat,benefits throat
Revives from faintingor collapse
TonsillitisCoughNosebleedsSpasmodic pain of thumbExtreme sore throat from excess
MP for tonsillitis and extreme sore throat fromexcess