LU-09 (Tai Yuan) Great Abyss - Acupuncture point on the Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin

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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

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Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

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Acu Point LU-09 (Tai Yuan) Great Abyss

Acupuncture Points on the Lung Channel of Hand Tai Yin

Yuan (Source) Point
Shu-Stream & Earth Point
Hui-Meeting Point of the Vessels

Common and Key Uses:

As this is the Earth (Mother) point on the Metal Channel, it is the primary point on the Lung channel to treat Lung deficiency by tonifying the Lung Qi and Yin.

Actions:

Tonifies the Lung and transforms phlegm
Promotes the descending function of the Lung
Regulates and harmonizes the one hundred vessels
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

Chronic Weak Cough, wheezing, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, palpitation, pain in the chest, wrist and arm.

Location (CAM):

At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

Location (AMOA):

At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with Shenmen HE-7 (the proximal border of the pisiform bone).

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch. Avoid puncturing the radial artery. 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