cough

Question 1

what points do we use when we see cough due to an EPF

Answer 1

LU 7 - luo connecting point
LI 4 - yuan source point
LU back shu
*these three are combined to eliminate the pathogen, resulting in smooth flow of LU qi and the normal dispersing function of the LU

Question 2

if we have cough due to EPF + swelling of the throat, what point could we add

Answer 2

LU 11

Question 3

if we have cough due to EPF + fever and aversion to cold, what points would we add

Answer 3

DU 14

SJ 5

Question 4

what points would we use for cough due to phlegm obstructing the LU

Answer 4

UB 13, ST 36 & REN 12 - LU back shu; strengthen SP & harmonize ST; resolve and remove phlegm
LU 5 - he sea point; reduce pathogenic factors from the LU & relieve cough
ST 40 - luo point; strengthen and smooth the transport of qi in the SP & ST (resolve phlegm)

Question 5

what points would we use with cough due to yin xu with dryness in LU

Answer 5

UB 13, LU 1 - front mu and back shu combo to regulate LU passage and descend LU qi
LU 7, KD 6 - confluent of ren and yin qiao used to nourish yin, eliminate dryness, clear the throat and descend LU qi

Question 6

if we have cough due to yin xu with dryness in LU + coughing up blood, what points could we add

Answer 6

LU 6 & UB 17 - xi cleft & influential of blood