LU 9
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LU 9 Tai Yuan 太淵
“Supreme Abyss”
TAI great, supreme
YUAN abyss, deep water source
Other Names
Location and Needling:
At the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the radial artery.
0.2-0.3 cun perpendicular
Contraindications and Cautions
Functions
Lung,
Shu-Stream point, Earth point on Metal meridian. Mother point, tonification point.
Yuan Source point, receives Lo branch from LI-6. Influential point for vascular system.
Tonifies all aspects of LU: Eliminates wind, transforms phlegm, facilitates LU Qi circulation, regulates the LUs and stops coughing. Warmest and most tonifying point on meridian. Good for Cold and Deficient.
Promote the circulation of blood and regulates the pulse.
Signs and Symptoms
Clinical Research
Sources
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Footnote:
11 Mar 2012 04:35
tsangk
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