LU-01 (Zhong Fu) Central Treasury, Central Residence - Acupuncture point on the Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin

"The Lungs dislike cold"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

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Acu Point LU-01 (Zhong Fu) Central Treasury, Central Residence

Acupuncture Points on the Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin

Meeting Point of the Lung and Spleen Channels
Front Mu of the Lungs

Actions:

Disseminates and descends Lung Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
Transforms phlegm, clears heat and regulates the water passages
Descends Stomach Qi

Indications:

Cough, asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder and back, fullness in the chest

Notes:

As the entry point of the Lung Channel and the meeting point with the Spleen channel, LU-01 (Zhong Fu) is where the Ying Qi begins it's cycle throughout the channels.

Location (CAM):

Latero-superior to the sternum, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU-2), at the level of the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Location (AMOA):

On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to Yunmen LU-2.

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards the lateral aspect of the chest. To avoid injuring the lung, never puncture deeply towards the medial aspect. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM