Lung Basics and 1-3 Flashcards
Lung Channel Signs
Cough
Asthmatic Breathing
Hemoptysis
Congested and sore throat
A sensation of fullness in chest
Pain in supraclavicular fossa
Pain in shoulder
Pain in back
Pain in the anterior border of the arm
Channel Direction
Originates in middle jiao
Descends to connect to large intestine
Returns upwards to pass cardiac orifice of stomach and traverse the diaphragm
Penetrates the lungs
ascends to the throat
Passes obliquely downwards towards LU-1 where channel emerges
ascends one rib space to LU 2 in center of hollow of delto-pectoral triangle
descends along anterio-lateral aspect of upper arm, lateral to heart
Passes along anteriolateral aspect of the forearm toward the styloid process of radius
follows lateral border of radial artery to wrist
traverses thenar eminence to terminate at radial side of thumbnail LU 11
Branch from main channel at LU 7 travels to radial tip of index finger to like with LI 1
Lung Channel Origin
Middle Jiao
Lung channel termination
Radial side of thumbnail - LU 11
Lung channel movement
Descends to LI then ascends to throat, then to lung 1, up to 2, then down the arm to wrist then thumb
Lung Luo channel branch
separates from the main channel at LU-7 and travels down radial side of pointer finger
Lung Channel Hand
Taiyin
What channels is the branch of the lunch channel
Lung Luo-Connecting channel
TCM Function of the Lungs
Governs qi and controls respiration
Controls descending and dispersing (similar to stomach)
Regulates the water passage
Controls skin and body hair
Opens the nose
Houses the corporeal soul (animal instincts)
Five Element Function of the Lungs
Receives purity (heavens)
Empowers the transcendence of material form to allow connection to essence
Empowers self worth born of inspiration
Points on LU Channel will…
Affect local areas
Treat rebellious lung qi: cough, wheeze, SOB, asthma
Restore D&D function
Treat nasal disorder
Treat throat disorder
Treat edema and urinary issues
Treat vomiting due to rebellious stomach qi
Lung 1 point significance
Front Mu of the lung
Lung 1 Location
Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below lung 2, at level of first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to to anterior midline
Lung 1 Needling
oblique 0.5-0.8 inch toward lateral aspect of chest
Lung 1 Cautions:
Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries risk of pneumothorax
Lung 1 Actions
Disseminate and descend lung qi
Alleviate cough and wheezing
Transform phlegm, clears heat, regulates water passages
Descends stomach qi
Lung 2 Needling
oblique 0.5-0.8 inch toward lateral aspect of chest
Lung 2 Actions
Clears lung heat
Disseminate and descend lung qi
Dispels agitation and fullness
Lung 1 PSE
Empowers inspiration and connection to essence/source
Lung 2 point significance
None
Lung 2 Caution
Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries risk of pneumothorax
Lung 2 Location
In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of the scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to midline
Lung 2 PSE
Clears grief that obstructs the Heart
Lung 3 point significance
Window of the sky point
Lung 3 Location
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold, on the radial side of the bicep brachii
Lung 3 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 inch
Lung 3 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 inch
Lung 3 PSE
Empowers us to find the highest within ourselves as inspired by the heavens
Lung 3 Actions
Clears lung heat and descends lung qi
Regulates ascending and descending of neck qi
Cools the blood and stops bleeding
Opens orifices
Soothes Po
Lung 1 Name
Zhong Fu: Middle Palace
Lung 2 Name
Yun Men: Cloud Gate
Lung 3 Name
Tian Fu: Palace of Heaven
Lung divergent channel
Originates in the neck, ascends across the throat, connects with the lung, descends and disperses in the large intestine
Lung 1 Indication
cough and wheeze
Asthma
Pain in chest, shoulder, back
Painful ski
Lung 2 Indication
Cough and wheeze
asthma
pain in chest, shoulder, back
Local Effect
Lung 3 indication
Asthma
Epistaxis
Local pain
Serious mental/ emotional issues
Goiter
