Lung 5 Location
- With the arm slightly bent, Lung 5 is located on the transverse crease at the elbow, a few fen lateral to the tendon of the biceps muscle.
- ‘Fen’ is a small measurement, but in clinic just roll of the tendon into the crease.
Lung 5 Needling
- To needle Lung 5, use a perpendicular insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.
Lung 5 TCM Theory
Lung 5 is the He-Sea point for the Lung channel.
He-Sea points are where the Qi of the Channel enters a deeper level to communicate with its related organ and are located at or near the elbows and knees
He-Sea points are used to:
- Treat rebellious Qi, diarrhoea and skin diseases that involve Heat.
- Address issues with the Yang Organs and Channels.
Lung 5 is also the Water point of the Lung channel.
The main actions of Lung 5 are:
- It clears Lung-Heat in cases of coughing, asthma or bronchitis.
- It clears Lung Phlegm-Heat in cases of coughing up sticky phlegm.
- As a local point to move the channel to treat elbow pain.
