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Lung 5 |
 Chinese Name:
Chize (English translation: Cubit Marsh)Location: On the cubital crease, on the radial side of the tendon m. biceps brachii. Classification: He-Sea point of the Lung Meridian. Indications:
Functions: Clears Lung Heat and descends Lung Qi, expels Lung phlegm, relaxes the sinews, frees the water passages. Notes: He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .8 - 2.0 cun. When treating acute abdominal pain with vomiting and diarrhea, prick the cephalic vein on LU 5 to bleed. |
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