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This is the Xi-Cleft (accumulation) point of the Lung channel. As a Xi-cleft point it is reserved for acute Lung conditions and for stopping bleeding such as haemoptysis.
Location
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to the wrist crease (LU-9), on the line connecting LU-5 and LU-9.
Anatomy
Brachioradialis and the radial border of flexor carpi radialis; the radial artery and cephalic vein; the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the superficial radial nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat and descends rebellious Lung qi
- Stops bleeding (haemoptysis)
- Benefits the throat and the voice
Indications
Acute cough and asthma, haemoptysis, sore throat and loss of voice, haemorrhoids, and febrile disease without sweating.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LU-5 for haemoptysis; with LU-7 for acute cough and sore throat.
Classical Text References
The Xi-Cleft point of the Lung, classically indicated for acute and severe Lung patterns and for bleeding.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the radial artery.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
