Lung Lu

Lung Lu

Element
MetalMetal
Ba Gua
LakeLake
Primary Function

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.

Areas / Symptoms
Lungsthroatchest
Brief Psychology
LossGriefguiltvalueconnection to spiritReveranceSpirit
Related Emotions
SadnessGuiltRegretValueWorthlessLoss Of SpiritDisconnection From SpiritSeparation (Wears Mask)Self RespectReverenceGrief
TCM Muscles
Pectoralis Major - ClavicularAnterior DeltoidCoracobrachialisPectoralis minorPectoralis minorBrachioradialisBrachioradialis
Point Locations
ChestShoulderUpper ArmMedial ForearmPalm
Primary functions
Governs qi and controls respirationcontrols disseminating and descendingregulates water passagescontrols skin and body hairopens into nose (through large intestine)
Points
Lu-3Lu-3Lu-11Lu-11Lu-7Lu-7Lu-10Lu-10Lu-5Lu-5Lu-4Lu-4Lu-6Lu-6Lu-9Lu-9Lu-1Lu-1Lu-8Lu-8Lu-2Lu-2
Overview

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.

Zangfu Connections
Stomach St Stomach St Large Intestine LILarge Intestine LILung LuLung Lu
6 Channel Partner
Spleen SpSpleen Sp
Divergent Channel

Large intestine, chest and throat

Luo Connecting Channel

Lu7, thenar eminence on palm of hand, connects with LI channel

Sinew Channel

Anterior chest, along arm around the channel to thumb

Channel Meeting points

None listed

Time of Day
3am to 5am
Official Role
The official in charge of receiving heavenly Qi (air)
Negative Aspects
griefguiltsorrowlongingdisconnected from heavenclosed downfulfilledvaneself-deprecatingfrailhard
Positive Aspects
receptivevaluableconnected with heavenacting rightlypureinspiredself worth
Related to Spine (Organ)
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Cutaneous region

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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

Acupuncture Points