Lung 8

LU 8 / Jing Chu / Meridian Canal

Point Location

1 cun proximal from wrist crease on radial edge of radial artery

 

Associations

• Jing-River Point of the LU Channel
• Horary Point of the LU Channel

Indications / Conditions Treated

• Cough
• Asthma
• Dyspnea
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Chest pain
• Wrist pain

 

TCM Actions

• Descends LU Qi
• Stops cough & wheezing

 

TCM Patterns treated

• LU Wind Invasion / Wind-Heat
• KD Yin Deficiency