Point features

Where is it located

LU1 is located on the chest, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, in the first intercostal space, slightly below the clavicle, near the upper margin of the pectoralis major muscle.

Functions

• Disperses Heat and Dampness of the Lung
• Regulates the Qi of the Chest
• Promotes the descent of Lung Qi

What is it for

• Dry or productive cough
• Dyspnea
• Sensation of chest tightness
• Shoulder pain and chest pain

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LU1, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

LU1 is the anterior Mu point of the Lung and the meeting point of the Lung and Spleen meridians. It is crucial in the treatment of full-type respiratory conditions (excess Phlegm or Heat in the Chest), such as bronchitis, asthma, or early-stage pneumonia.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• Interactive 3D visualization of the point
• Complete functions and therapeutic indications
• Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
• Complete pathway of the meridian of Lung
• Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
• Associated pathology sheets
• Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin

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