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.

Lung 5

Chinese Name: Chize (English translation: Cubit Marsh) Location: On the cubital crease, on the radial side of the tendon m. biceps brachii. Classification: He-Sea point of the Lung Meridian. Indications: Cough, asthma, hemoptysis (cough up blood), afternoon fever, chest congestion Sore throat Acute abdominal pain with vomiting and diarrhea Infantile convulsions Spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm Urine retention

Functions: Clears Lung Heat and descends Lung Qi, expels Lung phlegm, relaxes the sinews, frees the water passages. Notes: He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .8 - 2.0 cun. When treating acute abdominal pain with vomiting and diarrhea, prick the cephalic vein on LU 5 to bleed. Lung 6 Chinese Name: Kongzui (English translation: Maximum Opening) Location: On the radial palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining LU 5 and LU 9, 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. Classification: Xi-Cleft point of the Lung Meridian. Indications: Acute hemoptysis (coughing up blood), bleeding hemorrhoids, epistaxis (nosebleed), cough and asthma Sore throat Febrile diseases without sweating Pain in the forearm

Functions: Descends and regulates Lung Qi, stops bleeding, clears heat. Notes: A Xi-Cleft point is the site where the Qi of the meridian is deeply converged. Qi and blood are stored deeply at these particular points. If there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows that the pathogens have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute, painful symptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian and Zang-Fun organ. Also, Xi-Cleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic functions. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. Lung 7

Chinese Name: Lieque (English translation: Broken Sequence) Location: On the radial margin of the forearm, superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. Classification: Luo-Connecting point of the Lung Meridian Master Point of Ren Meridian (couple with KID 6) Command point of head and neck Indications: Head and neck problems: migraines (central and one-sided), headaches caused by exogenic pathogens, neck rigidity, facial paralysis, toothache, sore throat, cough, asthma, nasal problems. Urogenital system problems: pain in the penis, hematuria, spermatorrhea. Abdominal distention Weakness of the thumb and index finger. Master point - pair with KID 6: genitourinary and gynecological problems

Functions: Releases the exterior, expels exterior Wind, helps descend Lung Qi, benefits the head and neck area, benefits the bladder. Notes: LU 7 is a main point for releasing the exterior of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. The respective Yin and Yang meridians are internally-externally related by Luo-Connecting points. Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases. Needling: Insert obliquely upwards .3 - .5 cun. Lung 8 Chinese Name: Jingqu (English translation: Channel Canal) Location: On the radial palmar aspect of the forearm, in the depression between the styloid process of the radius and the radial artery, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. Classification: Jing-River point of the Lung Meridian Indications: Cough, asthma, chest pain, sore throat Wrist pain

Functions: Descends Lung Qi and stops wheezing and cough. Notes: Jing-River points are where the qi of the meridian begins to flow more heavily. They are known to treat cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold or heat. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. Keep clear of the radial artery. Do not moxa.

Lung 9

Chinese Name: Taiyuan (English translation: Great Abyss) Location: On the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, where the radial artery pulsates. Classification: Yuan-Source point of the Lung Meridian Shu-Stream point of the Lung Meridian Converging point of Vessels Indications: Cough with a large amount of phlegm, asthma with weakness Vascular problems: acrotism (absence or imperceptibility of the pulse); headache; hemiplegia; cold, pain and weakness of the lower extremities Wrist pain Hiccups

Functions: Tonifies Lung Qi and Yin, resolves phlegm, descends Lung Qi, tonifies Gathering Qi, influences the pulse. Notes: Clinically, Yuan-Source points are of great significance in treating diseases of the internal organs. Yuan-Source points are the sites where the Yuan (Primary) qi of the Zang-Fu organs passes and stays. Puncturing the Yuan-Source points stimulates the vital energy of the regular meridians, regulates the functional activities of the internal organs, reinforces antipathogenic factors and eliminates pathogenic factors. This method of treating diseases deals principally with the root causes. The Yuan (source) point from the affected meridian is often combined with the Luo (Connecting) point of the internally-externally related meridians in use. Shu-Stream points are where the qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to alleviate heaviness and pain in the joints. On Yin Meridians, Shu-Stream points are identical to the actions of Yuan-Source points. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. Keep clear of the radial artery. Lung 10 Chinese Name: Yuji (English translation: Fish Border) Location: In the depression behind the thenar eminence of the thumb, about the midpoint of the palmar side of the thumb, on the junction of the red and white skin. Classification: Ying-Spring point of the Lung Meridian Indications: Asthma Sore throat, fever, hoarseness Cough, hemoptysis (coughing blood)

Functions: Clears Lung Heat, benefits the throat. Notes: Ying-Spring points are where the qi dribbles down the meridian. YingSpring points are indicated for heat in the body and changes in the complexion. Ying-Spring points are known to clear heat from the meridian. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. Keep clear of the radial artery. Lung 11

Chinese Name: Shaoshang (English translation: Lesser Metal) Location: On the radial side of the thumb, .1 cun distance from the corner of the nail bed. Classification: Jing-Well point of the Lung Meridian Indications: Sore throat, cough, epistaxis (nosebleed) Fever Coma, manic disorders Numbness at fingertips

Functions: Expels exterior and interior Wind, benefits the throat and clears Heat, resuscitates. Notes: Jing-Well points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat. Needling: Insert obliquely .1 cun towards upper direction, or prick the point to bleed.