Point features

Where is it located

LU6 is located on the forearm, 7 cun above the wrist (LU9), on the line connecting LU5 (Chize) to LU9 (Taiyuan), along the anterolateral edge of the radius.

Functions

• Disperses Heat and stops bleeding
• Relieves acute cough and chest pain
• Regulates and releases Lung Qi

What is it for

• Acute cough
• Asthma
• Hemoptysis
• Chest pain and chest tightness
• Early stage respiratory diseases

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LU6, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

LU6 is the Xi-cleft point of the Lung meridian, thus indicated for acute and painful Lung disorders, especially with intense symptoms like dry cough, blood in secretions, or chest spasm. It is also useful in respiratory emergency protocols.

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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