The Point of the Issue is ………LU 5 Chi Ze (Foot Marsh)

Location:      On the transverse cubital crease, on the lateral side of the            tendon of the m. biceps brachii with the elbow flexed  

 

Characteristics:  He Sea point, Water (drainage) point, Sedation point

          Clears Lung Heat

          Promotes descending of Lung Qi

          Expels Phlegm from the lungs

          Regulates water passages, benefits Bladder

          Relaxes the sinews 

 

Indications:    Coughing, wheeze, breathlessness, dyspnoea, asthma 

          Expectoration of profuse phlegm

          Problems of shoulder, elbow & proximal foreleg

          Local point for elbow pain, forelimb weakness

          Oedema of limbs

          Pollakiuria, urinary retention

          Especially for Interior Excess  patterns

 

Have you used this point & do you have any tips or comments on the use of this point?