Lung channel Flashcards
What is LU1?
LU1 is the Front Mu point of the Lung channel and the meeting point of the Lung and Spleen channel.
What are the actions of LU1?
- Disseminates and descends Lung Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
- Transforms phlegm, clears heat and regulates the water passages.
- Descends stomach qi.
What are the indications of LU1?
- Cough
- Chest pain
- Dyspnea
What is a caution for LU1?
Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries a substantial risk of causing pneumothorax.
What is LU5? Chize / Cubit Marsh
LU5 is the He-Sea and Water point of the Lung Channel.
What are the actions of LU5?
- Clears heat from the Lung and descends rebellious qi
- Regulates the water passages
- Activates the channel
- Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
What are the indications of LU5?
- Cough, haemoptysis, dyspnea, fullness/pain in the chest
Secondary: Tidal fever, child fright wind
What is LU6? KongZui / Maximum Opening
LU6 is the Xi Cleft point of the Lung channel.
What are the actions of LU6?
- Disseminates and descends Lung Qi
- Clears Heat and moistens the Lung
- Clears Heat and stops bleeding
- Moderates acute conditions
What are the indications of LU6?
- Cough
2. Coughing blood
What is LU7? LieQue / Broken sequence
Luo-connecting point of the Lung Channel
Confluent point of the Conception vessel
Gao Wu command point
Ma Dan-yang heavenly star point.
What are the actions of LU7?
- Releases the exterior and expels wind
- Promotes the descending function of the Lung
- Pacifies wind and phlegm
- Benefits the head and nape
- Opens and regulates the conception vessel
- Regulates the water passages
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
What are the indications of LU7?
- Cough, pain and swelling of the throat
Secondary: headache and wiry mouth
What is LU8? JingQu / Channel Gutter
Jing-River and Metal point of the Lung channel.
What are the actions of LU8?
- Descends lung qi, alleviates cough and wheezing.