# LU10 Yuji (Fish Border) – Lung Meridian

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.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/lu10

## Indications

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

Breast Abscess, Breast Abscess, Agitation Heart, Agitation Heart, Anger, Anxiety, Aversion Cold, Aversion Cold, Benefit Descend Rebellion Qi, Benefit Regulate Heart, Benefit Regulate Stomach, Benefit Throat, Benefit Throat, Chills, Cold Alcohol Induced, Cold Alcohol Induced, Constriction Oesophagus, Constriction Oesophagus, Contraction Elbow, Contraction Elbow, Cough, Coughing Blood, Coughing Blood, Counterflow Qi, Counterflow Qi, Damp Genital, Damp Genital, Heat Deficiency, Heat Deficiency, Middle Jiao Deficiency, Middle Jiao Deficiency, (infant) Nutrition Deficiency, Infantile Nutrition Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, Sadness & Depression, Sadness & Depression, Descend Rebellion Qi, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Disorder, Turmoil Disorder, Turmoil Disorder, Abdominal Bloating, Abdominal Bloating, Arm Bloating, Arm Bloating, Dry Throat, Dry Throat, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Drinking Problems, Drinking Problems, Eating Problems, Eating Problems, Erectile Dysfunction, Erectile / Impotence Problems, Eyesight / Vision Dizzy, Dizzy Vision, Fever, Fright, Arm Fullness, Arm Fullness, Heat, Heat Lung, Heat Lung, Hiccups, Genital Itching, Genital Itching, Watery Eyes, Malaria, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain, Hand Palm Pain, Hand Palm Pain, Headache, Headache, Lower Abdominal Pain, Lower Abdominal Pain, Sacral Pain, Sacral Pain, Sore Throat, Sore Throat, Thumb Pain, Thumb Pain, Toothache, Toothache, Pharyngitis, Regulate Heart, Regulate Stomach, Spontaneous Sweating, Spontaneous Sweating, Bi Arthralgia Chest Syndrome, Bi / Arthralgia Chest Syndrome, Bi Arthralgia Heart Syndrome, Bi / Arthralgia Heart Syndrome, Tetany, Tongue Coating Yellow, Tongue Coating Yellow, Urine Blood, Urine Blood, Voice Loss, Voice Loss, Vomiting, Vomiting Blood, Vomiting Blood, Wind Alcohol Induced, Wind Alcohol Induced

## Most often selected alongside LU10

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

- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 20 protocols
- LU09 (Great Source) – 9 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 9 protocols
- HT08 (Lesser Mansion) – 7 protocols
- LI11 (Pond At The Bend) – 7 protocols
- PC06 (Inner Gate) – 7 protocols
- SP03 (Great White) – 7 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 6 protocols

## Protocols using LU10

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photophobia, Eye Pain, Vision Blurred, Dry Eye, Eye Itching, Eye Foreign Body Sensation, Eye Burning, Eye Dryness | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB04, GB20, GV23 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-112 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cough, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Dyspnea, Rhinorrhea, Rhinosinusitis | LU09, LU10, LI04, LI20, SP03, HT08, GV23 | 35 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Coma, Dyspnea, Respiratory Failure Mechanical Ventilation, Weaning Difficulty | LU01, LU10, LI04, ST36, PC06 | 2 days | doi:10.1155/2013/723128 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dyspnea, Neuromuscular Atrophy, Respiratory Insufficiency, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | LU09, LU10, SP03, HT08 | 5 days | doi:10.1155/2013/506317 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Eye Dryness, Eye Discomfort | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | 21 days | doi:10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.02027.x | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spasticity, Muscle Tone Increased, Disability Upper Limb, Brain Injury Sequelae | LU10, LI04, ST36, BL57 | 28 days | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0116976 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Urticaria Acute, Itching Skin, Wheals Skin | LU10 | 1 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021093 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cancer Gastric, Cancer Advanced, Post-chemotherapy | LU10, ST16, ST36, SP18, BL21, BL23, BL43, GB42, CV12 | 168 days | doi:10.1155/2020/8274021 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Tinnitus, Headache, Insomnia, Neck Pain, Spasm Hemifacial, Temporomandibular Joint Pain | LU10, LI04, ST07, SI18, GV20 | 210 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Finger Pain, Hand Swelling, Trigger Finger, Hand Finger Pain, Stiffness Hand, Locking Finger | LU10, LI04, LI11, ST36, PC06, GB21, LV03 | 12 days | doi:10.1089/acu.2022.0028 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke, Paralysis Upper-limb, Stroke Sequela, Grip Weakness, Motor Dysfunction Post-stroke, Paralysis Hand, Motor-impairment Finger, Hemiplegia Post-stroke | LU10, LI04, LI10, PC04, PC06, TB05 | 21 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000035755 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Throat, Hoarseness Postoperative, Throat Dryness, Cough Irritative | LU10, KD06 | 30 days | doi:10.1186/s12893-025-02889-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Paralysis, Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Facial Nerve Dysfunction | LU10, LI04, ST02, ST04 | 60 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240877 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction | LU10, SI05, KD02, LV02, LV03, LV04, GV04 | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200519-0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Cognitive Decline, Balance Impaired, Rigidity | LU10, LI04, ST36, SI03, BL60, KD03, PC06, PC09, TB05, GB34, LV03 | – | doi:10.22246/jikm.2023.44.1.1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Locked-in Syndrome, Quadriplegia, Stroke Pontine Infarction | LU10, LI04, LI11, SP03, SP04, SP06, SP08, SP09, KD02, LV03, GV20 | 63 days | doi:10.13045/jar.24.0058 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccup | LU09, LU10, LU11, ST36, PC04, PC07, PC08, LV01, LV14, CV04, CV12, CV17 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stomach Pain, Gastric Pain | LU10, SP05, BL13, BL21 | – | doi:10.13457/j.cnki.jncm.2025.08.020 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccup | LU10, PC04, PC07 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Palsy Spastic, Spasticity Upper Limb, Cerebral-palsy Spastic, Motor-impairment Hand | LU10, LI04, LI15, SI03, TB05 | 84 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230420-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dyspnea, Cancer Lung | LU01, LU10, PC06 | 14 days | doi:10.1016/j.explore.2025.103236 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Tinnitus, Headache, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Neck Pain, Spasm Facial Hemifacial, Tmj Pain | LU10, LI04, ST07, SI18, GV20, XH03 | 210 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Asthma, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Obstruction Nasal, Rhinosinusitis | LU09, LU10, LI04, LI20, SP03, HT08, GV23, XH03 | 35 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Spasm Facial Hemifacial, Hemifacial Spasm, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder | LU10, LI04, ST07, SI18, GV20, XH03 | 210 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | LU09, LU10, LI04, LI10, LI11, HT02, HT03, HT07, PC04, PC06, PC07, PC08 | 28 days | doi:10.1089/photob.2024.0106 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Sputum White, Haemoptysis, Poor Appetite, Pulse Deep, Pulse Thin, Shortness of Breath, Stools Dry, Tongue Coating White, Coughing Blood, Sputum Scanty, Joints Pain, Palpitations, Stools Loose, Emaciated, Jaundice, Complexion Yellow, Temperature Normal, Tongue Coating Thin, Pulse Rapid, Sputum White, Poor Appetite, Pulse Deep, Pulse Thin, Stools Dry, Tongue Coating White, Coughing Blood, Sputum Scanty, Joints Pain, Stools Loose, Complexion Yellow, Temperature Normal, Tongue Coating Thin, Pulse Rapid | LU06, LU10, ST36, ST40, BL23, CV06 | 20 days | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC3 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Fever | LU10, LI04, LI11, LV03, GV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Heat Interior, Fire Interior, Heat Interior, Fire Interior | LU10, LI04, LI11, ST44, HT08, KD01, PC08, LV02, LV03, GV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Soreness Throat, Soreness Throat | LU01, LU10, LU11, LI01, LI04, LI18, ST09 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Heat Lung, Phlegm Lung, Damp Lung, Heat Lung, Phlegm Lung, Damp Lung | LU01, LU05, LU10, BL08, KD26 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Lung Dryness, Lung Dryness | LU03, LU06, LU10 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Heat Lung, Wind Lung, Heat Lung, Wind Lung | LU03, LU06, LU07, LU08, LU10, LU11, LI04, LI19, SI07, SI08, SI09, SI10, SI18, BL02, BL04, BL05, BL06, BL07, BL11 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dry Eye Syndromes | LU09, LU10, ST01, SP03, HT08, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 | – | Acupuncture for Dry Eye Syndrome. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00969280 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Healthy Volunteers | LU10, SI03 | – | Change in Skin Surface Temperature at the Neck When Using Acupuncture at Houxi Point in Healthy Volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05581329 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Bronchial Asthma | LU10, LI04, LI11, BL13, KD03 | – | YANG Xu-guang, LI Ying, TIAN Xiao-ping & LIANG Fan-rong. Comments on Selection of Non-acupoints beyond Meridians in Studies of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010; 30(4): 309-313 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Copd Stable | LU07, LU10, LI06, BL13, CV17, XB01A, XB01B | 60 days | Xu Jian-hua et al.. [Efficacy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at stable stage treated with cutting method and western medication].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2015 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Copd Stable | LU10, ST36, BL14, BL20, BL23, CV04 | 60 days | Xu Jian-hua et al.. [Efficacy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at stable stage treated with cutting method and western medication].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2015 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Cough, Shortness Of Breath, Pneumoconiosis | LU06, LU09, LU10, ST36, ST40, SP06, BL13, BL15, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL23, CV06, CV12, CV17, GV20 | 84 days | Zhang Rong-yuan et al.. [Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials for Acupuncture Treatment of Pneumoconiosis].. Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research, 2016 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dyspnea, Cancer Lung | LU01, LU10, PC06 | 28 days | Doğan Nurhan et al.. The Effects of Acupressure on Quality of Life and Dyspnea in Lung Cancer: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.. Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 2020 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Common Cold, Heat, Wind, Common Cold | LU10, LU11, LI04, LI11, TB05, GV14 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Soreness Throat, Yin Deficiency, Tonsilitis, Pharyngitis Chronic, Soreness Throat, Yin Deficiency, Pharyngitis Chronic | LU07, LU10, LI18, KD03, KD06, CV23 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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