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Acupoints for Lung Qi Deficiency

2 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

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Protocol (2 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Shortness of BreathKidney Qi DeficiencyLung Qi DeficiencyCopdPulmonary Chronic Obstructive Disorder
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GV02Lumbar Point

GV02 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腰俞 (yāo yú)

🎯 Location: In the hiatus of the sacrum.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in sacral conditions.

🛡️ Treats: pain:hip, epilepsy, haemorrhoids, pain:back:lumbar, sweating:deficiency

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doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240920-0007 ↗

Protocol (11 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Lung Qi DeficiencyLung Qi Deficiency
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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 lu2 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy; contraindicated in cases of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea

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Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside deficiency:qi:lung:

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Using Acupoints for Lung Qi Deficiency

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 deficiency:qi:lung
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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