LU Meridian Information
The LU Meridian
- Internal/External Pathways
Originates in the Middle Energizer
A branch goes down to connect with the large intestine
Returns up along the upper orifice of the Stomach
Passes through the Diaphragm
Enters Lung
A branch goes up to the throat
Then down transversly and out at LU 1 - Measurements Needed
Sternum -to- Coracoid Process = 6 cun
Sternum -to- Acromion Process = 8 cun
Axillary Fold -to- Cubital Crease = 9 cun
Cubital Crease -to- Wrist Crease = 12 cun - Precautions - [all]
LU 1 - NDN Toward Sternum
LU 2 - NDN Toward Sternum
LU 3 - No Moxa
LU 5 - No Moxa
LU 8 - No Moxa - AA
LU 9 - AA
LU 11 - No Moxa - Point Relationships
Wrist - SI 5 - TH 4 - LI 5 || LU 9 - PC 7 - HT 7
Elbow Points - SI 8 - TH 10 - LI 11 || LU 5 - PC 3 - HT 3 - Additional Helpful Information
- No finger or hand measurements on the lower arm
- Cun Measurement Reminders:
(Cun measurements points along the meridian)
Yin Meridians || Upper Arm || Forearm
LU 6, 5 || 7, 1.5, 1
PC 7 || 5, 3, 2
HT 3 || 1.5, 1, .5
Yang Meridians || Forearm || Upper Arm
LI 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 || *1, 3, 7
TH 2, 3, 5, 7 || *1, 1, mid 11-13, -3 below TH 14
SI 5 || - Japanese Acupuncture Point Location
LU 7 is located 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, proximal to the styloid process and on a line between LU 9 - LU 6. Pressure pain is usually found on the radial side of the the radial artery.
There Are 11 Points Along The (LU) Lung Meridian ...
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