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.

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