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(A total of twenty-two acupoints on the left and right sides)
Diagram of Acupoints of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian

Zhongfu (LU-1, also known as Ying Shu), located 1.6 cun below Yunmen (KI-22? No, Yunmen is LU-2), in the third intercostal space above the nipple, in the depression where the arterial pulse is palpable. It is 6 cun lateral to Huagai (CV-19, an acupoint of the Ren Mai). The patient should assume a supine position for access. This point is the Front-Mu point of the Lung and the intersection of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian and Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian. (Needle 0.3 cun; moxibustion 5 cones.) Indications: acute lung qi stagnation, chest fullness, shortness of breath preventing recumbency.

Yunmen (LU-2), located below Jugu (SI-1), 2 cun lateral to Qihu (ST-15 of the Stomach Meridian), with a distance of 6 cun between them. Located in the depression where the arterial pulse is palpable. Raise the arm to locate the point. (Needle 0.3 cun; moxibustion 5 cones.) Indications: persistent heat in the four limbs, cough with counterflow qi, shortness of breath, throat obstruction (Hou Bi), goiter (Ying Qi), arm pain with inability to lift.

Tianfu (LU-3), located on the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the axilla, in the depression of the arterial pulse. To locate, place an ink mark on the tip of the nose and align vertically to the arm. (Needle 0.4 cun; Moxibustion is contraindicated, as it may cause qi dysregulation.) Indications: incoherent speech, forgetfulness, epistaxis, wheezing, malaria with alternating chills and fever, vertigo, goiter.

Xiabai (LU-4), located below Tianfu, 5 cun above the elbow crease, in the arterial pulse. This is the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. (Needle 0.3 cun; moxibustion 5 cones.) Indications: heart pain, shortness of breath.

Chize (LU-5), located at the center of the elbow crease, in the depression between the two tendons when the elbow is flexed, where the arterial pulse is palpable. Here, the Lung meridian qi enters deeply, forming the He-Sea point. For excess patterns, apply the reducing method. (Needle 0.3 cun; moxibustion 5 cones.) Indications: vexation, shortness of breath, throat obstruction, dry mouth, hemoptysis, frequent urination, shoulder pain, edema of the four limbs, tendency to sneeze, weeping/crying, slow convulsions in infants.

Kongzui (LU-6), located 7 cun above the wrist crease, in the depression between the radius and ulna. Locate with the body turned to the side. This is the Xi-Cleft point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian. (Same as Xi point, needle 0.3 cun; moxibustion 5 cones.) Indications: elbow and arm pain, difficulty in flexion and extension, cough with counterflow qi, hematemesis, aphonia, sore throat.

Lieque (LU-7), located 1.5 cun above the wrist crease on the radial side. Cross the hands; the point is located in the gap between the bone and tendon where the tip of the index finger falls. This is the Luo-Connecting point of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian, which connects to the Yangming Meridian. In some individuals, the Cun, Guan, and Chi pulses are not palpable at their standard positions but appear at the Yang pulse position near Lieque, known as "Fan Guan Pulse" (Reverse Guan Pulse). This indicates deficiency of the Jing-Meridian and fullness of the Luo-Vessel. *Qianjin Yi Fang* states that when the Yang pulse reverses and is three times larger than the Cun Kou, this is the case. (Needle 0.2 cun; moxibustion 7 cones.) Indications: chills and fever malaria, hemiplegic headache, epilepsy with jaw lock, cough, lower toothache.

Jingqu (LU-8), located in the depression at Cun Kou, where the arterial pulse is palpable. Here, the Lung meridian qi flows through, forming the Jing-River point. (Needle 0.2 cun; Moxibustion is contraindicated.) Indications: stiffness and tension of the chest and back, throat obstruction, cough with counterflow qi, heart pain, vomiting, febrile disease with absence of sweating.

Taiyuan (LU-9), located in the arterial pulse at the head of the transverse crease on the medial aspect of the wrist. Here, the Lung meridian qi pours into, forming the Shu-Stream point. (For Yin meridians, the Shu-Stream point is identical to the Yuan-Source point, following this pattern.) For deficiency patterns, apply the tonifying method. This is the Hui-Meeting point of the Vessels. At dawn during the Yin hour (3–5 AM), qi and blood begin to flow from here; thus, it is said that Cun Kou is the great assembly of pulses. (Needle 0.2 cun; moxibustion 3 cones.) Indications: chest bi syndrome, counterflow qi, hiccups/vomiting, cough, heart pain, dry throat, leukoma (white opacity of the eye).

Yuji (LU-10), located in the depression at the medial border of the white skin behind the first metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Here, the Lung meridian qi slips through, forming the Ying-Spring point. (Needle 0.2 cun; Moxibustion is contraindicated.) Indications: aphonia, dry throat, vexation, vertigo.

Shaoshang (LU-11), located on the medial side of the thumb, approximately the width of a leek leaf from the corner of the nail. Here, the Lung meridian qi emerges, forming the Jing-Well point. (Needle 0.1 cun; induce bleeding to drain heat from the zang organs; Moxibustion is contraindicated.) Indications: swelling of the mandible, throat obstruction, malaria with shivering chills.