Lung 4-7 Flashcards
Lung 4 Name
Xia Bai: Clasping the White`
Lung 5 Name
Chi Ze: Cubit MArsh
Lung 6 Name
Kong Zui: Maximum Opening
Lung 4 point significance
None
Lung 4 Location
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above the cubital crease , on the radial side of the bicep brachii
Lung 4 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 inch
Lung 4 Action
Descends lung qi
Regulates qi and blood in the chest
Lung 5 point significance
He-Sea Point (water)
Lung 5 Location
On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m bicep brachii. Located with arm slightly flexed
Lung 5 Caution
Avoid cubital vein
Lung 5 PSE
Helps to establish a boundary that defines what is self and what is not
Lung 5 Action
Clears heat
Descends rebellious qi
Regulates water passage
Resolves phlegm
Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
Benefits the bladder
Lung 6 point significance
Xi-Cleft
Lung 6 Location
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining LU-9 and LU-5, 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist
Lung 6 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 in