Acupuncture Points for Damp Lung

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Damp Lung:

Points cited for Damp Lung

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Damp Lung. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • KD26Lively CentreKidney Meridian2 of 2
  • BL08Declining ConnectionBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • LU01Central MansionLung Meridian1 of 2
  • LU05Cubit MarshLung Meridian1 of 2
  • LU10Fish BorderLung Meridian1 of 2

No study in this index covers Damp Lung

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

90%

LU01 · LU05 · LU10 · BL08 · KD26

Point 1 of 5

LU01Central Mansion

LU01 acupoint
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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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes

Single-point entry

90%

KD26Lively Centre

KD26 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 彧中 (yù zhōng)

🎯 Location: In the 1st intercostal space 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm, Asthma, Coughing Blood

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes
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Using Acupoints for Damp Lung

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Damp Lung
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.