Location
6 cun lateral of the anterior midline and approximately 1 cun
below ➞ LU-2, slightly medial to the lower border of the coracoid process.
How to find
First, locate ➞ LU-2 in the deltopectoral triangle, which is bordered superiorly by the clavicle and laterally by the coracoid process (within the deltoid muscle). From there, palpate along the border of the deltoid for 1 cun and there locate LU-1 slightly medial to the lower border of the deltoid on the thoracic wall, approximately 6 cun lateral to the midline. For orientation: when externally rotating the arm with the elbow flexed at the same time, the coracoid process will remain static, while the minor tuberculum of the humerus will follow the movement. ➞ SP-20 is also located 6 cun lateral to the midline on the level of the 2nd intercostal space. Located approximately on the same level are ➞ Ren-20, ➞ KID-26, and ➞ ST-14.
Needling
0.5–1 cun obliquely in a cranial (approximately 45°) and lateral
direction towards the coracoid process.
Actions/Indications
● Regulates and descends the Lung Qi
● Clears Heat in the Upper Burner, transforms Phlegm
● Regulates the water passages
● Moves Qi locally and in the sinew channel
Special features
Front-mu point of the Lung, meeting point with the Spleen channel, entry point. An important point for disorders of the Lung.
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