Taiyuan LU9

Supreme Abyss

Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of the Lung channel

Hui-Meeting point of the Vessels

Location: At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with Shenmen HT7.

Actions:

  • Tonifies the Lung and transforms phlegm
  • Promotes the descending function of the Lung
  • Regulates and harmonizes the one hundred vessels
  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

  • Shu-stream and yuan-source, thus the principal Lung channel point to tonify Lung qi and yin deficiency: cough, cough with watery phlegm, wheezing, dyspnea, asthma, SOB, much yawning, heat in the palms, dry throat.
  • Regulates the one hundred vessels and the gathering (zong) qi: spitting, coughing or vomiting blood, agitation with Heart pain and a choppy pulse, manic raving, pulseless syndrome.
  • Regulates the Lung channel: pain of the shoulder, back, supraclavicular fossa, inner arm and wrist.