# LU02 Yunmen (Cloud Gate) – Lung Meridian

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.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/lu02

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Agitation, Agitation Chest, Agitation Chest, Asthma, Benefit Descend Qi Lung, Benefit Regulate Qi Lung, Cough, Descend Qi Lung, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Shortness of Breath, Fullness, Heat Chest, Heat Chest, Heat Lung, Heat Lung, Oppression Chest, Oppression Chest, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Chest Pain, Heart Pain, Heart Pain, Regulate Qi Lung, Upsurging Qi To The Heart, Upsurging Qi To The Heart, Wheezing

## Most often selected alongside LU02

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- LU01 (Central Mansion) – 10 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 7 protocols
- BL13 (Lung Shu Point) – 6 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 5 protocols
- CV12 (Stomach Centre) – 4 protocols
- CV17 (Chest Centre) – 4 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 4 protocols
- GV14 (Great Vertebra) – 4 protocols

## Protocols using LU02

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Pain, Cancer Pain | LU01, LU02, BL13, BL17 | – | doi:10.1155/2014/804746 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Upper Limb Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Hand Swelling, Loss Of Function Upper Limb, Cold Sensation Hand | LU02, LI05, HT01, SI10, SI11, GB21 | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2014.03.004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lung Cancer, Dyspnea, Pneumonitis Radiation, Inflammation Pulmonary | LU01, LU02, LU09, LI04, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB12, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV14 | 42 days | doi:10.1177/1534735420908327 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Weakness, Fatigue Muscle Shoulder | LU01, LU02, LU03, LU04, LU05, LI14, LI15, KD26, TB12, TB13, TB14 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2020/9786367 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Radiculopathy Cervical, Upper Limb Weakness, Upper Limb Numbness, Coldness Upper Limb, Radicular Shoulder To Elbow Pain, Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy, Arm Upper Numbness | LU02, BL10, GB12, GB20, GV16 | 19 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000026151 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum | LU01, LU02, ST13, ST14, ST16, ST18, ST36, SP06, SP10, CV12, CV17 | 3 days | doi:10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation Postpartum | LU01, LU02, ST13, ST14, ST16, ST18, ST36, SP06, SP10, CV12, CV17 | 3 days | doi:10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia, Reduced Visual Acuity, Eye Strain | LU01, LU02, LI20, ST01, ST02, ST03, ST36, ST40, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI18, BL02, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL40, BL57, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV04, GV14, GV16, XH03, XH04, XH05 | 84 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cervical Spondylosis, Arm Numbness, Upper Limb Numbness, Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy | LU02, BL10, GB12, GB20, GV16 | – | doi:10.1097/md.0000000000026151 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Heart Failure Chronic | LU01, LU02, BL13, BL17, CV17 | 10 days | doi:10.1186/s43044-023-00337-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insufficient Lactation, Lactation Insufficiency, Breast Engorgement | LU01, LU02, CV17 | 7 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20201207-0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Myopia | LU01, LU02, LI20, ST01, ST02, ST03, ST36, ST40, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI18, BL02, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL40, BL57, KD01, KD03, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB23, GB01, GB14, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV04, GV14, GV16, XH03, XH04, XH05 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046414 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cough, Chest Pain, Fever, Tongue Coating Yellow, Shortness of Breath, Breathing Short, Lips Blue, Tongue Coating Greasy, Pulse Rapid, Pneumonia, Pneumonia Right Lobar, Sputum Red, Delirium, Convulsions, Temperature 40, Soft Neck, Thoracic Symmetry, Rale Right Lung, Pulse Heart Rate 120, Heart Murmur, Not Palpable Liver, Not Palpable Spleen, Hyperfunction Knee Reflex, White Blood Cell Count 000's 17.8, Neutrophils 89%, Lymphocytes 10%, Eosinophils 1%, Shadow Upper Right Lung, Tongue Body Red, Pulse Full, Heat Lung, Phlegm Lung, Chest Pain, Tongue Coating Yellow, Breathing Short, Lips Blue, Tongue Coating Greasy, Pulse Rapid, Pneumonia Right Lobar, Sputum Red, Temperature 40, Soft Neck, Thoracic Symmetry, Rale Right Lung, Pulse Heart Rate 120, Heart Murmur, Not Palpable Liver, Not Palpable Spleen, Hyperfunction Knee Reflex, White Blood Cell Count 000's 17.8, Neutrophils 89%, Lymphocytes 10%, Eosinophils 1%, Shadow Upper Right Lung, Tongue Body Red, Pulse Full, Heat Lung, Phlegm Lung | LU02, LI11, LI16, ST36, SP06, KD27, PC06, CV12, GV14 | 3 days | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC4 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Lung Qi Deficiency, Lung Qi Deficiency | LU01, LU02, LU09, LI20, ST14, ST15, ST36, SI11, BL13, BL42, XB02T6 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

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