Acupoint+LU-8+(Jing+Qu)

** LU8 ** ** • **  **Jing Qu**  •  **Lung** **8**  Channel Ditch. Meridian Gutter, Flowing Gutter Jing River Point on the Lung Channel. Metal Point on Metal Meridian (Horary). =Location= //On the radial side of the forearm, 1 cun superior to the transverse wrist crease and in the depression between the radial artery and styloid process.//

=Point Summary= //Disseminates And Descends Lung Qi// //Alleviates Cough And Wheezing// horary point

=Needling=

Depth:
0.1 - 0.3 cun

Technique:
Puncture Perpendicularly.

Contraindications:
No Moxa

=General Indications=

Functions
Local

Indications
Local

Special Notes
Local

=Diagnostic Indications= Asthma ** • ** Chest Pain ** • ** Cough ** • ** Dyspnea ** • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fever **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Respiratory Disorders **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Throat Soreness **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wrist Pain **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> • ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

=Soulie De Morant Indications= Tonifies the respiratory passages, cerebellum, mid spinal cord, heart, palm of the hand, palmar side of the finger, dorsal face of the thumb Disperses the Bladder and Stomach Dispersing acts in the opposite way. opposite side of the throat: inflammation; tonsillitis; trachea; larynx, bronchioles; energy at the top; coughing fits; chest full, contracted panting, dyspnea; back and chest squeezed fever without perspiration; heart pain, pericarditis Epigastrium; nausea, vomiting; spasms of the esophagus and cardiac sphincter Serious rheumatism. Lateral part of the neck; nape and opposite scapula contracted; pain Hand: palmar aponeurosis; dorsal side of the fingers, dorso-lateral side of the thumb: rheumatism, weakness, medial and radial nerves? Knee and leg opposite
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=Psycho-Spiritual Components= The Lung official is concerned with bringing in vital Qi; the quality of the air to enhance and enrich our spirits, minds, and bodies. The **meridian gutter must be clear in order for thing s to flow**. Clears the meridian, **gets rid of rubbish and "dead leaves"**, carries away poisons, revitalizes Qi, detoxifies on all levels, and shakes up the Lung official with a poker. Distributes fresh energies to the mind and body. Powerful at the spirit level for clearing. **Rids the body of toxic ideas and experiences**. Good for **someone who may be cynical, skin clogged or full of shit**. May be used for cleansing a patient with any constitutional factor. [JRW]


 * Cleaning on any level; filled with contaminated thoughts of "I am bad"**