Acupuncture Points for Thoracic Symmetry

Points cited for Thoracic Symmetry

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Thoracic Symmetry. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

CV12Stomach CentreConception Vessel1 of 1
GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel1 of 1
KD27Shu MansionKidney Meridian1 of 1
LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
LI16Great BoneLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
LU02Cloud GateLung Meridian1 of 1
PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 1
SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian1 of 1
ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 1

No study in this index covers Thoracic Symmetry

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

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Protocol (9 points)

90%

LU02 · LI11 · LI16 · ST36 · SP06 · KD27 · PC06 · CV12 · GV14

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

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LU02Cloud Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 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.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Asthma

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Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC4

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Using Acupoints for Thoracic Symmetry

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 Thoracic Symmetry
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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