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Lung Channel Signs

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Cough
Asthmatic Breathing
Hemoptysis
Congested and sore throat
A sensation of fullness in chest
Pain in supraclavicular fossa
Pain in shoulder
Pain in back
Pain in the anterior border of the arm

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Channel Direction

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Originates in middle jiao
Descends to connect to large intestine
Returns upwards to pass cardiac orifice of stomach and traverse the diaphragm
Penetrates the lungs
ascends to the throat
Passes obliquely downwards towards LU-1 where channel emerges
ascends one rib space to LU 2 in center of hollow of delto-pectoral triangle
descends along anterio-lateral aspect of upper arm, lateral to heart
Passes along anteriolateral aspect of the forearm toward the styloid process of radius
follows lateral border of radial artery to wrist
traverses thenar eminence to terminate at radial side of thumbnail LU 11
Branch from main channel at LU 7 travels to radial tip of index finger to like with LI 1

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Lung Channel Origin

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Middle jiao

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Lung channel termination

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Radial side of thumbnail - LU 11

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Lung channel movement

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Descends to LI then ascends to throat, then to lung 1, up to 2, then down the arm to wrist then thumb

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Lung channel branch

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separates from the main channel at LU-7 and travels down radial side of pointer finger

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Lung Channel Hand

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Taiyin

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What channels is the branch of the lunch channel

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Lung Luo-Connecting channel

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TCM Function

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Governs qi and controls respiration
Controls descending and dispersing (similar to stomach)
Regulates the water passage
Controls skin and body hair
Opens the nose
Houses the corporeal soul (animal instincts)

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Five Element Function

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Receives purity (heavens)
Empowers the transcendence of material form to allow connection to essence
Empowers self worth born of inspiration

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Points on LU Channel will…

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Affect local areas
Treat rebellious lung qi: cough, wheeze, SOB, asthma
Restore D&D function
Treat nasal disorder
Treat throat disorder
Treat edema and urinary issues
Treat vomiting due to rebellious stomach qi

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Lung 1 point significance

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Front Mu of the lung

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Lung 1 Location

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Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below lung 2, at level of first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to to anterior midline

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Lung 1 Needling

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oblique 0.5-0.8 inch toward lateral aspect of chest

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Lung 1 Cautions:

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Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries risk of pneumothorax

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Lung 1 Actions

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Disseminate and descend lung qi
Alleviate cough and wheezing
Transform phlegm, clears heat, regulates water passages
Descends stomach qi

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Lung 2 Needling

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oblique 0.5-0.8 inch toward lateral aspect of chest

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Lung 2 Actions

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Clears lung heat
Disseminate and descend lung qi
Dispels agitation and fullness

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Lung 1 PSE

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Empowers inspiration and connection to essence/source

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Lung 2 point significance

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None

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Lung 2 Caution

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Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries risk of pneumothorax

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Lung 2 Location

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In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of the scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to midline

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Lung 2 PSE

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Clears grief that obstructs the Heart

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Lung 3 point significance

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Window of the sky point

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Lung 3 Location
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold, on the radial side of the bicep brachii
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Lung 3 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 inch
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Lung 3 PSE
Empowers us to find the highest within ourselves as inspired by the heavens
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Lung 3 Actions
Clears lung heat and descends lung qi Cools the blood and stops bleeding Cams the corporeal soul
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Lung 1 Name
Zhong Fu: Middle Palace
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Lung 2 Name
Yun Men: Cloud Gate
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Lung 3 Name
Tian Fu: Palace of Heaven
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Lung 4 Name
Xia Bai: Clasping the White
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Lung 5 Name
Chi Ze: Cubit MArsh
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Lung 6 Name
Kong Zui: Maximum Opening
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Lung 4 point significance
none
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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
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Lung 4 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-1 inch
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Lung 4 Action
Descends lung qi Regulates qi and blood in the chest
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Lung 5 point significance
He-Sea Point (water)
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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
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Lung 5 Caution
Avoid cubital vein
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Lung 5 PSE
Helps to establish a boundary that defines what is self and what is not
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Lung 5 Action
Clears heat and descends rebellious qi Regulates water passage Activates the channel Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
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Lung 6 point significance
Xi-Cleft
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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
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Lung 6 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 in
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Lung 6 PSE
Moves energy that has stagnated in the lungs as longing and grief. Helps inspire lightness in being.
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Lung 6 Actions
Disseminates and descends lung qi Clears heat and moistens the lung Clears heat and stops bleeding Moderates acute conditions
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Lung 7 Name
Lie Que: Broken Sequence
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Lung 8 Name
Jing Qu: Channel Gutter
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Lung 9 Name
Tai Yuan: Supreme Abyss
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Lung 7 point significance
Luo-connecting Confluent point of CV Command point of head and neck
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Lung 8 Point significance
Jing river - (Metal) horary point
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Lung 9 point significance
Shu Stream (earth) point Yuan Source point Hui Meeting Point of the Blood Vessels
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Lung 7 Location
Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the brachioradial muscle and the tendon of the long abductor muscul of the thumb. One where you shake hands with yourself
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Lung 7 PSE
Integrates the function of receiving and letting go. Bring inner clarity and releases lung stagnation.
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Lung 7 Caution
Avoid cephalic vein
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Lung 8 needling
Obliquely upward 0.3 - 0.5 inch
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Lung 8 action
Promote descending function of lungs
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Lung 8 location
1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery
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Lung 8 needling
Perp. 0.1-0.3 inch
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Lung 8 caution
Avoid the radial artery
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Lung 8 PSE
Helps person detox on all levels: BMS
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Lung 8 Actions
Descends lung qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
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Lung 9 Location
At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in depression on lateral side of radial artery
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Lung 9 Needling
0.2-0.3 inch
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Lung 9 caution
Avoid puncture radial artery
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Lung 9 actions
Tonifies lung, transforms phlegm Promotes descending function of lung Regulates and harmonizes 100 vessels Activates channel and alleviates pain
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Lung 9 PSE
Helps a person value heaven as a source of nourishment
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Lung 10 Name
Yu Ji: Fish Border
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Lung 10 point significance
Ying Spring (Fire) Point
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Lung 10 Location
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin
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Lung 10 Needling
0.5-0.8 inch
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Lung 10 PSE
Tempers metal with compassion to burn away impurities
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Lung 10 Actions
Benefits throat Clears lung heat Descends rebellious qi Harmonizes stomach and heart
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Lung 11 Name
Shao Shang: Lesser Shang
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Lung 11 point significance
Jing well (wood) point
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Lung 11 location
On the radial side of thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to corner of nail
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Lung 11 Needling
0.1 inch or lance
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Lung 11 PSE
Empowers compassion within righteousness: balance wood and metal (human and justice)
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Lung 11 Actions
Revives consciousness Clears heat and benefits throat
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Phone number
SLX-11-10-9,8,5

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