Lung Zang, Channel and Points Flashcards
Primary channel pathway
Originates in Stomach. Descends to LI. Returns to Stomach. Traverses diaphragm. Penetrates Lung. Ascends to throat. Emerges at LU1. Ascends to LU2 in deltopectoral triangle. Descends along antero-lateral aspect of upper arm to cubital crease at LU5. Descends along antero-lateral aspect of forearm towards styloid process of radius. Follows lateral border of radial artery at LU9. Traverses thenar eminence to terminate at LU11 on radial side of thumbnail.
A branch separates from main channel at LU7 and travels to radial side of tip of index finger, linking to LI channel at LI1.
Lung primary channel connects with following zangfu:
Stomach
Large intestine
Lung
Primary channel meets with other channels at following points
None
Luo connecting channel pathway
Separates from primary at LU7. Follows channel into palm and spreads through thenar eminence. Connects with LI.
Divergent channel pathway
Diverges from primary at the axilla. Connects with Lung and disperses in LI.
Branch ascends from Lung emerging at supraclavicular fossa ascends to throat converges with LI channel.
Sinew channel
Originates at thumb. Binds to thenar eminence. Follows radial artery and flexor aspect of forearm. Binds at center of elbow. Follows antero-lateral aspect of upper arm and enters chest at axilla. Travels laterally across shoulder. Descends into chest. Spreads over diaphragm and converges with floating ribs.
Pathological symptoms of sinew channel
Cramping and pain along course of channel. Accumulation of lumps below right lateral costal region, tension along lateral costal region and spitting of blood, when severe.
Lung LI relationship
Primary channel descends to LI fu
Branch of primary channel connects LU7 to LI1
Luo connects with LI channel
Divergent channel descends to LI fu and connects with LI channel at neck
Five principal functions
Governing qi and controlling respiration
Controlling disseminating and descending
Regulating water passages
Controlling skin and body hair
Opening into the nose (LU channel does not connect directly with nose but Indirectly via LI channel)
LU1 pinyin
Zhongfu
LU1 point categories
Front mu of Lung
Meeting point of LU and SP channels
LU1 location
Lateral aspect of chest
First intercostal space
6 cun lateral to midline
1 cun inferior to LU2
LU1 needling
Transverse oblique
0.5-1 cun
Medially along ICS
LU1 actions
Disseminates and descends Lung qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
Transforms phlegm clears heat and regulates the water passages
Descends stomach qi
LU1 indications
Cough (turbid phlegm; blood and pus), Wheezing, asthma, fullness of chest, chest pain, breathing with raised shoulders, oppression of chest and difficulty breathing, diminished qi with inability to lie down
Heat in chest, aversion to cold, chills and fever, sweating
Throat bi syndrome, nasal congestion, swelling of face
Difficult ingestion, vomiting, GB heat vomiting, retching, abdominal distension
Skin pain, running piglet qi with lumbar pain, goitre, pain of upper back and shoulder
LU1 commentary
Front mu point > acts primarily on Lung zang rather than channel
Clears excess of all kinds from Lung
Indicated when excess Lung patterns are accompanied by Lung channel disorders like nasal obstruction and throat bi syndrome
When exterior pathogenic factors cause acute swelling of face LU1 indicated
Indicated for dual disharmony of Lung and Stomach impairment
Metal controls wood > GB heat
Clear heat from chest: LU1 ST12 UB11 UB12 bilaterally
LU2 pinyin
Yunmen
LU2 location
I’m hollow of deltopectoral triangle
6 cun from midline
LU2 needling
Transverse oblique
0.5-1 cun
** deep perpendicular may cause pneumothorax
LU2 actions
Clears Lung heat
Disseminates and descends lung qi
Dispels agitation and fullness
LU2 indications
Cough, wheezing, asthma, dyspnoea with inability to lie down, shortness of breath, oppressive and agitated sensation in chest, heat in chest, oppression and pain in chest, upsurging of qi to Ht, sudden pain of heart and abdomen
Pain of lateral costal region and back, pain of back and shoulders, pain of shoulder with inability to raise arm, pain of supraclavicular fossa
Choppy pulse which cannot be felt at cun position, throat bi syndrome, goitre, injury by cold giving rise to persistent heat in limbs
LU2 commentary
Important for draining heat from extremities along with
DU2 LI15 UB40
LU1 ++ actions and indications
Drain to aid release of old emotions
Build courage
Somnolence, bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, excessive sweating
Restoring one’s sense of oneself. If metal is stuck one rejects everything of quality offered. Receive praise, take pleasure.
LU2 ++ actions and indications
Disperses mental fogginess. For one who had difficulty seeing or feeling joy, brightness. One who is preoccupied with that which isn’t going well.
LU3 pinyin
Tianfu
LU3 point category
Window of sky
LU3 location
3 cun inferior to axillary fold
At the lateral edge of biceps brachii muscle
Divide line between axillary fold and LU5 at cubital crease into thirds
LU3 needling
Perpendicular
0.5-1 cun
** moxa can cause counterflow and disordered qi
LU3 actions
Clears lung heat and descends lung qi
Cools blood and stops bleeding
Calms the corporeal soul (po)
LU3 indications
Wheezing, dyspnoea, cough, asthma, nosebleed, spitting blood, cough blood, much spittle
Somnolence, insomnia, sadness, weeping, disorientation, and forgetfulness
Goitre, swelling of throat, pain of antero-lateral aspect of upper arm, dizziness, swelling and distension of body, malaria, purple-white wind blotches (pityriasis versicolor), visual dizziness, short-sightedness
LU3 commentary
Indicated for sudden severe thirst, internal rebellion, liver and lung struggle against each other, blood overflows from mouth and nose
Branch of liver channel crosses diaphragm and scatters in Lung. If Liver fire rises and scorches Lung it may injure blood vessels and fluids
Goitre due to stagnation of qi and phlegm in neck, descends the qi of Lung, benefits sensory orifices > eyes
Psycho emotional disorders
LU3 ++ actions and indications
Opens communication between head and body
Indication for psychological disorders due to Lung emotions
Confusion, forgetfulness, disorientation, wailing and ghost talk, lying down with inability to sleep
Brings peace, clarity and stability to one who is in darkness, confused. Severe depression, devil possession. One who won’t talk to anyone but self. Person who had a desire to lie down.
Lu4 pinyin
Xiabai
LU4 location
4 cun inferior to axillary fold
In depression between lateral aspect of biceps brachii muscle and shaft of humerus