Lung Meridian
Hand Taiyin. Runs from LU01 below the collarbone down the inner arm to LU11 at the thumbnail. Paired with the Large Intestine channel. · Element: Metal
11 Acupuncture Points
Each point lists the symptoms it is indicated for. A symptom links to the sourced protocols for it.
LU01Central Mansion

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 中府 (zhōng fǔ)
🎯 Location: Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.
⚠️ Cautions: Needle obliquely or laterally, never deeply or medially – risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Fever, Shortness of Breath
LU02Cloud Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 雲門 (yún mén)
🎯 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 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling due to proximity to lungs and blood vessels; contraindicated in hemoptysis.
🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Asthma
LU03Celestial Storehouse

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 天府 (tiān fǔ)
🎯 Location: On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 thumb widths below end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps. brachii.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; caution near brachial artery.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Dizziness, Coughing Blood
LU04Guarding White

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 俠白 (xiá bái)
🎯 Location: On the medial aspect of the upper arm 4 thumb widths below anterior end of the axillary fold or 5 thumb widths above the cubital crease on the radial side of the biceps brachii.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth to avoid damaging blood vessels.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Palpitations, Retching
LU05Cubit Marsh

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 尺澤 (chǐ zé)
🎯 Location: On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of severe vascular disease; caution with depth at cubital fossa.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Knee Pain
LU06Collection Hole

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 孔最 (kǒng zuì)
🎯 Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of local inflammation or skin conditions.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Heat
LU07Interrupted Sequence

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)
🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.
⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.
🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm
LU08Channels Ditch

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 經渠 (jīng qú)
🎯 Location: 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Vomiting
LU09Great Source

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 太淵 (tài yuān)
🎯 Location: At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in patients with cardiac arrhythmias; avoid excessive stimulation.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Coughing Blood, Common Cold
LU10Fish Border

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 魚際 (yú jì)
🎯 Location: On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Anxiety, Tongue Coating Yellow, Heat Deficiency
LU11Lesser Metal

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 少商 (shǎo shāng)
🎯 Location: On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; caution with depth.
🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sweating, Common Cold, Heat