Lung 4-7 Flashcards
Lung 4 Name
Xia Bai: Clasping the White`
Lung 5 Name
Chi Ze: Cubit MArsh
Lung 6 Name
Kong Zui: Maximum Opening
Lung 4 point significance
None
Lung 4 Location
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above the cubital crease , on the radial side of the bicep brachii
Lung 4 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 inch
Lung 4 Action
Descends lung qi
Regulates qi and blood in the chest
Lung 5 point significance
He-Sea Point (water)
Lung 5 Location
On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m bicep brachii. Located with arm slightly flexed
Lung 5 Caution
Avoid cubital vein
Lung 5 PSE
Helps to establish a boundary that defines what is self and what is not
Lung 5 Action
Clears heat
Descends rebellious qi
Regulates water passage
Resolves phlegm
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
Benefits the bladder
Lung 6 point significance
Xi-Cleft
Lung 6 Location
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining LU-9 and LU-5, 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist
Lung 6 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 in
Lung 6 PSE
Lung PSE
Lung 6 Actions
Regulates, disseminates and descends lung qi
Clears heat and moistens the lung
Clears heat and stops bleeding
Moderates acute conditions
Lung 7 Name
Lie Que: Broken Sequence
Lung 7 point significance
Luo-connecting
Confluent point of CV
Command point of head and neck
Lung 7 Location
Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the brachioradial muscle and the tendon of the long abductor muscul of the thumb. One where you shake hands with yourself
Lung 7 PSE
Integrates the function of receiving and letting go. Bring inner clarity and releases lung stagnation.
Lung 7 Caution
Avoid cephalic vein
Lung 4 indication
Rarely Used
Lung 5 indications
Cardinal Point to clear phlegm in lungs
Mastitis
Infantile convulsion
Afternoon fever
Lung 6 indication
Lung issues with blood
Hemoptysis
Asthma attacks
Lung 7 Indications
Major point for cough and exterior cold/flu
Disorders of neck
Deficiency constipation
Lung 7 Actions
Stimulates D&D function
Circulates wei qi
Releases the exterior (best)
Expels exterior wind
Opens ren
Opens water passage
Benefits head and neck
