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| Acupuncture Points Lung Meridian |
Acupuncture originates from China and has been practiced there for thousands of years. Although there are records of acupuncture being used hundreds of years ago in Europe, it was during the second half of the twentieth century it began to spread rapidly in Western Europe, the United States and Canada.
Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of yin and yang of the life force known as gi or chi. Qi is said to flow through meridians (pathways) in the human body. Through 350 acupuncture points in the body, these meridians and energy flows may be accessed. Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces. If needles are inserted into these points with appropriate combinations it is said that the energy flow can be brought back into proper balance.
The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi. The bronchi then divide into smaller and smaller branches (bronchioles), finally becoming microscopic.
As we tell above, that Acupuncture insert thin needles to body's acupuncture points. Each body's acupuncture point has different function and relate to each organ in the body. And in this post we will find out acupoints (acupuncture points) associated with lungs.
Please to be remember that this is only intended for educational purpose, not to be practiced alone without the guidance of acupuncture expert.
Lung Meridian (Channel)
Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of yin and yang of the life force known as gi or chi. Qi is said to flow through meridians (pathways) in the human body. Through 350 acupuncture points in the body, these meridians and energy flows may be accessed. Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces. If needles are inserted into these points with appropriate combinations it is said that the energy flow can be brought back into proper balance.
The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi. The bronchi then divide into smaller and smaller branches (bronchioles), finally becoming microscopic.
As we tell above, that Acupuncture insert thin needles to body's acupuncture points. Each body's acupuncture point has different function and relate to each organ in the body. And in this post we will find out acupoints (acupuncture points) associated with lungs.
Please to be remember that this is only intended for educational purpose, not to be practiced alone without the guidance of acupuncture expert.
Lung Meridian (Channel)
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| Acupuncture Points Lung Meridian |
Descriptions
Lung 1
Chinese Name: Zhongfu (English translation: Central Palace).
Location: On the upper lateral chest, 1 cun below LU 2, level in the first intercostal space, 6 cun from the midline of the chest.
Classification: Front-Mu point of the Lung Meridian; the Crossing point of the Lung and Spleen Meridian.
Indications:
- Cough, asthma, wheezing, chest pain (mainly for Excess conditions)
- Shoulder and back pain
- Abdominal distention
Functions: Disperses heat from the chest and stops cough, regulates and descends Lung Qi.
Notes: LU 1, being a Front-Mu point, is a very important point used in diagnosis and treatment of lung disease. Pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchial asthma patients often have a sensitive reaction at this point. Due to it being the Crossing point of the LU and SP Meridians, this point can be used to strengthen the spleen, regulate the Qi and treat abdominal distention. For more complete information on Back-Shu and Front-Mu points, click here.
Needling: Oblique insertion towards the lateral aspect of the chest or subcutaneous insertion .5 - .8 cun. Avoid deep perpendicular insertion or it may cause pneumothorax.
Lung 2
Chinese Name: Yunmen (English translation: Cloud Door).
Location: On the upper lateral chest, above the acromioscapula, in the depression below the acromial end of the clavicle, 6 cun from the midline of the chest.
Indications:
- Cough, asthma
- Pain in the chest
- Pain in the shoulder and back
Functions: Regulates and descends Lung Qi, disperses chest fullness, stops cough.
Needling: Oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun toward the lateral aspect of the chest or subcutaneous insertion. Do not insert deeply toward the medial aspect to avoid puncturing the lungs.
Lung 3
Chinese Name: Tianfu (English translation: Heavenly Residence).
Location: On the medial aspect of the upper arm, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii, 3 cun below the front end of the axillary fossa.
Classification: Window of the Sky point.
Indications:
- Epistaxis (nosebleed)
- Cough, asthma
- Pain in the shoulder and medial aspect of the upper arm.
- Psychological issues such as depression, dizziness, forgetfulness and confusion (Window of the Sky point).
Functions: Descends Lu qi, stops bleeding, calms the po.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. No moxa.
Lung 4
Chinese Name: Xiabai (English translation: Guarding White).
Location: On the medial aspect of the upper arm, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii, 4 cun below the front end of the axillary fossa, 5 cun above the cubital crease.
Indications:
- Cough, asthma, irritability, congestion
- Nausea
- Pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm.
Functions: Descends Lung Qi. Mostly a local point.
Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.
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