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.
Indications
Conditions for which LU09 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAgitation ChestAgitation ChestAsthmaBelchingBenefit Descend Qi LungBenefit Descend Rebellion Qi StomachBenefit Regulate One Hundred VesselsBenefit Tonify LungBenefit Tonify PhlegmCommon ColdCoughCoughing BloodCoughing BloodCounterflow Inversion ColdCounterflow Inversion ColdDescend Qi LungDescend Rebellion Qi StomachPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderDry ThroatDry ThroatBreathing ProblemsBreathing ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsShortness of BreathEyesight / Vision Superficial ObstructionSuperficial Obstruction VisionHeat PalmHeat PalmOppression ChestOppression ChestPainArm Medial PainArm Medial PainBack PainBack PainBreast PainBreast PainEye PainEye PainHeart PainHeart PainShoulder PainShoulder PainSupraclavicular Fossa PainSupraclavicular Fossa PainToothacheToothacheWrist PainWrist PainPhlegm WateryPhlegm WateryPulse / Heart Rate ChoppyPulse Heart Rate ChoppyPulse / Heart Rate Pulseless SyndromePulse Heart Rate Pulseless SyndromeRed EyesRed EyesRegulate One Hundred VesselsSaliva BloodSaliva BloodShiveringChannel StagnationChannel StagnationFacial SwellingFacial SwellingTonify LungTonify PhlegmVomiting BloodVomiting BloodWrist WeaknessWrist WeaknessWheezingWind HeadWind HeadYawning ExcessiveYawning Excessive
Protocols using LU09
- Nausea, Bloating, Gastroparesis, Diabetes Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – LU01, LU09, ST25, ST36, ST37, SP03, LV13, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230690)
- Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild – LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1)
- Weight Loss, Copd, Dyspnea, Malnutrition, Exercise Intolerance – LU01, LU09, LI18, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, KD03, GB12, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-018-2341-3)
- Raynaud's Phenomenon, Vasospasm Extremities, Cold Sensitivity Hands, Cold Sensitivity Feet – LU09, LI04, SI03, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.5301/jsrd.5000206)
- Copd, Dyspnea Exertional, Respiratory Obstruction – LU01, LU09, LI18, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, GB12 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000004879)
- Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Cancer-related Palliative – LU09, ST25, ST36, KD07, PC07, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6)
- Sputum Production, Cough Postoperative, Wheezing Postoperative – LU05, LU09, CV22 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03404-4)
- Dry Eye Syndromes – LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 (Acupuncture for Dry Eye Syndrome. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00969280)
- Inflammation Perioperative, Complication Pulmonary Postoperative, Surgery Thoracic Postoperative, Hypoxemia – LU06, LU09, BL13, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2025.2560684)
- Cough, Phlegm, Copd – LU07, LU09, ST36, ST40, SP06, BL12, BL13, BL20, BL23, KD03, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3)
- Copd, Dyspnea Exertional, Exercise Intolerance, Fatigue Leg – LU01, LU09, LI18, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, KD03, GB12, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04353-0)
- Anxiety Cancer-related, Anxiety State, Anxiety Trait – LU09, LI04, LI10, HT07, BL13, CV06, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.25919)