LU 1
LU 1 Zhong Fu 中府
“Central Treasury”
ZHONG central, center
FU palace, storehouse, treasury
Other Names
Location and Needling:
In the first ICS below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, 1 cun below LU-2, 6 cun lateral to the REN.
0.5-1 cun, Transverse-oblique
Contraindications and Cautions
Functions
Lung,
Front Mu of LU, Connects to LU back-shu point BL-13.
Connection point from SP meridian.
Cools Upper Burner; adjusts and circulates the Qi in Upper Burner; disperses fullness and excess.
Resolves phlegm carried up by the SP
Spirit of Point: Strengthens all aspects of organ and Shen. Opens to breath and mind. Makes available energy for use with LU- 2, LU-3 and connection to spirit. Connects breath of Heaven. Improves essence, sense of quality within, renew and reconnect.
Signs and Symptoms
Clinical Research
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11 Mar 2012 04:35
tsangk
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