The Lung Channel 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 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
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
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 PSE
Empowers us to find the highest within ourselves as inspired by the heavens
Lung 3 Actions
Clears lung heat and descends lung qi
Cools the blood and stops bleeding
Cams the corporeal soul
Lung 1 Name
Zhong Fu: Middle Palace
Lung 2 Name
Yun Men: Cloud Gate
Lung 3 Name
Tian Fu: Palace of Heaven
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 and descends rebellious qi
Regulates water passage
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
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
Moves energy that has stagnated in the lungs as longing and grief. Helps inspire lightness in being.
Lung 6 Actions
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 8 Name
Jing Qu: Channel Gutter
Lung 9 Name
Tai Yuan: Supreme Abyss
Lung 7 point significance
Luo-connecting
Confluent point of CV
Command point of head and neck
Lung 8 Point significance
Jing river - (Metal) horary point
Lung 9 point significance
Shu Stream (earth) point
Yuan Source point
Hui Meeting Point of the Blood Vessels
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 8 needling
Obliquely upward 0.3 - 0.5 inch
Lung 8 action
Promote descending function of lungs
Lung 8 location
1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery
Lung 8 needling
Perp. 0.1-0.3 inch
Lung 8 caution
Avoid the radial artery
Lung 8 PSE
Helps person detox on all levels: BMS
Lung 8 Actions
Descends lung qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
Lung 9 Location
At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in depression on lateral side of radial artery
Lung 9 Needling
0.2-0.3 inch
Lung 9 caution
Avoid puncture radial artery
Lung 9 actions
Tonifies lung, transforms phlegm
Promotes descending function of lung
Regulates and harmonizes 100 vessels
Activates channel and alleviates pain
Lung 9 PSE
Helps a person value heaven as a source of nourishment
Lung 10 Name
Yu Ji: Fish Border
Lung 10 point significance
Ying Spring (Fire) Point
Lung 10 Location
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin
Lung 10 Needling
0.5-0.8 inch
Lung 10 PSE
Tempers metal with compassion to burn away impurities
Lung 10 Actions
Benefits throat
Clears lung heat
Descends rebellious qi
Harmonizes stomach and heart
Lung 11 Name
Shao Shang: Lesser Shang
Lung 11 point significance
Jing well (wood) point
Lung 11 location
On the radial side of thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to corner of nail
Lung 11 Needling
0.1 inch or lance
Lung 11 PSE
Empowers compassion within righteousness: balance wood and metal (human and justice)
Lung 11 Actions
Revives consciousness
Clears heat and benefits throat
Phone number
SLX-11-10-9,8,5
