Lung (LU)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Lung Meridian (Hand Tai Yin) – Summary

The Lung Meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) governs breathing, Qi (vital energy), and the immune system. It also plays a key role in grief processing, skin health, and regulating water metabolism.

🔹 Basic Info

Chinese Name: 手太阴肺经 (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng)
Element: Metal ⚙️
Yin-Yang Pair: Large Intestine Meridian
Time of Peak Activity: 3 AM – 5 AM
Number of Points: 11 acupuncture points (LU-1 to LU-11)

🔹 Functions of the Lung Meridian

Governs respiration, intake of air, and Qi circulation
Controls skin, pores, and sweating
Regulates water metabolism with the Kidney
Opens into the nose, affects voice and throat
Houses the Po (corporeal soul) – instinctive reactions and grief

🔹 Meridian Pathway

Starts internally in the stomach region, connects to the Lung organ
Surfaces at the chest (LU-1)
Travels along the inner arm, ending at the thumb (LU-11)

🔹 Common Lung Meridian Points

Point	Name (Pinyin)	Location	Function
LU-1	Zhongfu	Upper chest	Front-Mu of the Lung – cough, asthma, chest congestion
LU-5	Chize	Elbow crease	Clears Lung heat, treats phlegm and coughing
LU-7	Lieque	Above wrist	Main point for cold, flu, sore throat, grief
LU-9	Taiyuan	Wrist crease	Tonifies Lung Qi/Yin, treats chronic cough, pulse disorders
LU-11	Shaoshang	Thumb tip	Clears heat, revives consciousness, acute sore throat

🔹 Disorders Treated

Cough, asthma, shortness of breath
Sore throat, dry throat, nasal congestion
Grief, sadness, emotional suppression
Dry skin, rashes, sweating disorders
Colds, flu, and low immunity
Voice loss, hoarseness, weak vocal projection

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