(LU) Lung Meridian - Point Locations Chart
You may click on a specific acupuncture point for more detailed information including the location, functions, precautions and the chinese and english names.
Points | Locations |
| LU 1 | 6 cun lateral to anterior midline level with the 1st intercostal space, 1 cun below LU 2 ** NDN toward sternum ** |
| LU 2 | 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline below the clavicle in the depression medial to the coracoid process ** NDN toward sternum ** |
| LU 3 | 6 cun superior to LU5 (3 cun below axillary fold) on radial side of biceps brachii muscle ** No Moxa ** |
| LU 4 | 5 cun superior to LU 5 (1 cun below LU 3) on radial side of biceps brachii muscle on LU 3 - LU 5 line |
| LU 5 | Radial side of biceps brachii taendon on the cubital crease |
| LU 6 | 7 cun above LU 9 on the LU 5 - LU 9 line |
| LU 7 | 1.5 cun above wrist crease, superior to the styloid process of the radius NOT on LU 5 - LU 9 line ** Japanese it IS on LU5 - LU 9 line ** |
| LU 8 | 1 cun above LU 9 on LU 5 - LU 9 line ** AA and No Moxa ** |
| LU 9 | On wrist crease on radial side of the radial artery ** AA ** |
| LU 10 | Radial aspect and midpoint of 1st metacarpal bone, off bone on junction of the red and white skin |
| LU 11 | .1 cun posterior to the nail on the radial side of the thumb ** No Moxa ** |
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
- Hartstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
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