Acupuncture Points for Wind Lung

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Wind Lung:

Points cited for Wind Lung

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

  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • LI19Grain Bone HoleLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • SI10Upper Arm Shu PointSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • SI18Cheek Bone HoleSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 2
  • BL02Gathered BambooBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL04Deviating TurnBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL05Fifth PlaceBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL06Receiving LightBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL07Reaching HeavenBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL09Jade PillowBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL11Great ShuttleBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL12Wind GateBladder Meridian1 of 2

No study in this index covers Wind 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 (7 points)

90%

LI04 · LI19 · LI20 · SI10 · SI18 · BL09 · BL12

Point 1 of 7

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes

Protocol (19 points)

90%

LU03 · LU06 · LU07 · LU08 · LU10 · LU11 · LI04 · LI19 · SI07 · SI08 · SI09 · SI10 · SI18 · BL02 · BL04 · BL05 · BL06 · BL07 · BL11

Point 1 of 19

LU03Celestial Storehouse

LU03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天府 (tiān fǔ)

🎯 Location: On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 thumb widths below end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps. brachii.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; caution near brachial artery.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Dizziness, 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 Wind 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 Wind Lung
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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