Lung channel Flashcards

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Q

What is LU1?

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LU1 is the Front Mu point of the Lung channel and the meeting point of the Lung and Spleen channel.

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What are the actions of LU1?

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  1. Disseminates and descends Lung Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
  2. Transforms phlegm, clears heat and regulates the water passages.
  3. Descends stomach qi.
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What are the indications of LU1?

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  1. Cough
  2. Chest pain
  3. Dyspnea
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What is a caution for LU1?

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Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries a substantial risk of causing pneumothorax.

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What is LU5? Chize / Cubit Marsh

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LU5 is the He-Sea and Water point of the Lung Channel.

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What are the actions of LU5?

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  1. Clears heat from the Lung and descends rebellious qi
  2. Regulates the water passages
  3. Activates the channel
  4. Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
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What are the indications of LU5?

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  1. Cough, haemoptysis, dyspnea, fullness/pain in the chest

Secondary: Tidal fever, child fright wind

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What is LU6? KongZui / Maximum Opening

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LU6 is the Xi Cleft point of the Lung channel.

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What are the actions of LU6?

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  1. Disseminates and descends Lung Qi
  2. Clears Heat and moistens the Lung
  3. Clears Heat and stops bleeding
  4. Moderates acute conditions
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What are the indications of LU6?

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  1. Cough

2. Coughing blood

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What is LU7? LieQue / Broken sequence

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Luo-connecting point of the Lung Channel
Confluent point of the Conception vessel
Gao Wu command point
Ma Dan-yang heavenly star point.

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What are the actions of LU7?

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  1. Releases the exterior and expels wind
  2. Promotes the descending function of the Lung
  3. Pacifies wind and phlegm
  4. Benefits the head and nape
  5. Opens and regulates the conception vessel
  6. Regulates the water passages
  7. Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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What are the indications of LU7?

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  1. Cough, pain and swelling of the throat

Secondary: headache and wiry mouth

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What is LU8? JingQu / Channel Gutter

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Jing-River and Metal point of the Lung channel.

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What are the actions of LU8?

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  1. Descends lung qi, alleviates cough and wheezing.
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16
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What are the indications of LU8?

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  1. Cough
  2. Pain
  3. Swelling of the throat
17
Q

What is LU9? TaiYuan / Supreme Abyss

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Shu-stream, Yuan-source and earth point of the Lung Channel.
Hui-Meeting point of the vessels.

18
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What are the actions of LU9?

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  1. Tonifies the lung and transforms phlegm
  2. Promotes the descending function of the lung
  3. Regulates and harmonises the one hundred vessels
  4. Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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What are the indications of LU9?

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  1. Cough
  2. Pain
  3. Swelling of the throat

Secondary: lack of pulse

20
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What is LU10? Yuji / Fish Boarder

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Ying Spring and fire point of the lung channel

21
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What are the actions of LU10?

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  1. Benefits the throat
  2. Clears Lung heat
  3. Descends rebellious qi
  4. Harmonises the stomach and heart
22
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What are the indications of LU10?

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  1. Cough
  2. Pain
  3. Swelling of the throat

Secondary: Fever, loss of voice

23
Q

What is LU11? Shaoshang LU11

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Jing well and wood point of the Lung channel

Sun Si-miao ghost point

24
Q

What are the actions of LU11?

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  1. Revives consciousness

2. Clears heat and benefits the throat

25
Q

What are the indications of LU11?

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  1. Cough
  2. Pain
  3. Swelling of the throat

Secondary: fever, stupor, mania and withdrawal.

26
Q

Where does the Lung primary channel originate?

A

Originates in the Middle Jiao, in the region of the stomach.

27
Q

Where does the Lung channel meet the Large Intestine channel?

A

A branch separates at LU7 (luo-connecting point) at the styloid process and travels to the radial side of the index finger where it links with the Large Intestine channel L.I.1

28
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What are the five principle functions of the Lung?

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  1. Governing Qi and controlling respiration
  2. Controlling disseminating and descending
  3. Regulating the water passages
  4. Controlling the skin and body hair
  5. Opening into the nose