Receives the clear qi of heaven, inhaling air qi which descends to the kidneys and exhaling waste qi. The Lung is a very important organ for providing contact with heaven and with our original/ spiritual natures. It is very important for qi, not just in terms of air qi but also defensive qi and our immune system. It opens water passages and so relates to sweating and dry skin.
Originates in the middle jiao - in the region of the stomach, descends to connect with the large intestine, returns upwards to pass the cardiac (upper) opening of the stomach, traverses the diaphragm, penetrates the lung, ascends the throat and then emerges at Lu1.
Large intestine, chest and throat
Lu7, thenar eminence on palm of hand, connects with LI channel
Anterior chest, along arm around the channel to thumb
None listed
Cutaneous region
Key aspects
- Mainly used to improve breathing, lung function, coughs
- Responsible for the skin, exterior of the body and immunity (wei qi)
- Begins in the Stomach – hence food allergens can affect the lungs quickly and express on skin
- Connects to thumb, arm, lungs, throat
