Acupuncture Points on the Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin
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He-Sea & Water Point
Clears heat from the Lung and descends rebellious QiRegulates the water passages Activates the channel Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
Cough, hemoptysis, afternoon fever, asthma, sore throat, fullness in the chest, infantile convulsions, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm, mastitis.
Excess and heat in the Lungs
Where is LU-05 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 80): On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 136): On the cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii. This point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch.
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