Japanese Acupuncture - Lung Sho - Five Phase Meridian Therapy Treatment
This page contains the abdominal presentation, treatment points and associated signs and symptoms for the Lung Sho Five Phase treatment. For a description of the overall treatment protocol see our Five Phase treatment information page.
Five Phase - Lung Sho Pattern
- Treatment Points:
- LU 9
- SP 3
- Possible Secondaries:
- Fire Controls Metal and Metal Controls Water
- LV Excess or Deficiency - LV 3
- The Heart Meridian is not treated.
- 5 Element Theory Associations:
- Color: White
- Smell: Fishy, Bloody
- Flavor: Spicy
- Sound: Whining
- Emotion: Grief
- Common Symptoms:
- Counterflow Qi
- Frequent Colds
- Asthma
- Skin Issues
- White Complexion
- Large Spoon-shaped Nails
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:
- Feldman, Marty: New England School of Acupuncture, Five Phase Techniques Lecture Notes
- Iuliano, Diane: New England School of Acupuncture, Extraordinary Vessel Techniques Lecture Notes
- Kuwahara, Koei: New England School of Acupuncture, Advanced Japanese Techniques Lecture Notes
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Japanese Acupuncture Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
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