Shou Tai Yin-  lung channel   (Lu)

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Channel

Yin/Yang

Max. Time

Route

Important pt.

Category

Application

Lung (Lu.)

Coupled with the large intestine

Yin

Formed the

Tai-Yin axis with the spleen channel

3-5am

 

weakest time:

3-5pm

urinary bladder

Chest to thumb

1

Zhongfu

Alarm pt

Respiratory disorders, such as asthma, coughing, and chest pain.

5

Chize

Sedative pt

Lung and skin disorders,

pain in arm,

sedate excessive chi

6

Kongzui

Cleft pt

Store chi,

sore throat

7

Lieque

Confluent pt for the Functioning channel

Pathogenic wind, heat and cold.

Lung disorders,

Toothache,

Elbow joint pain,

Headache, sore throat

Connecting pt to Li 4

9

Taiyuan

Tonification pt

Increase chi in lung , wrist pain

Transport

Source

Confluent pt

for the vascular system

11

Shaoshang

Well

Fainting,

Fever,

Sweating

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