LU-05 (Chi Ze) Cubit Marsh - Acupuncture point on the Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin

"The Liver manifests in the Nails"

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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)

The Extra Points

Acu Point LU-05 (Chi Ze) Cubit Marsh

Acupuncture Points on the Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin

He-Sea & Water Point

Common and Key Uses:

Excess and heat in the Lungs

Actions:

Clears heat from the Lung and descends rebellious Qi
Regulates the water passages
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain

Indications:

Cough, hemoptysis, afternoon fever, asthma, sore throat, fullness in the chest, infantile convulsions, spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm, mastitis.

Location (CAM):

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.

Location (AMOA):

On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch.

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