LU4 - Xiabai (Lung Point 4)
Point features
Where is it located
LU4 is located on the arm, 1 cun below LU3, 4 cun inferior to LU2, on the same line that connects LU2 to LU5, along the lateral margin of the biceps brachii muscle.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates the Lung Qi
- Relieves cough
- Relaxes tendons and muscles of the arm
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Cough
- Shortness of breath due to chest Qi blockage
- Pain and stiffness of the arm
- Post-flu chest fatigue
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LU4, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
LU4 is a secondary point but useful for unblocking the energy circulation of the chest and arm. It is indicated in post-acute maintenance protocols and in respiratory and muscular rehabilitation after lung infections.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
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