Acupoint · LU10
Fish Border LU10
yu ji
Location
In the depression proximal to the first metacarpophalangeal joint, at the radial midpoint of the first metacarpal, on the red-and-white skin border.
Point-taking cue
Fish Border: along the edge of the thenar "fish belly".
Meridian
Lung Meridian · Hand · Metal
Point categories
Ying-spring point
Actions
As a ying-spring point, said to govern generalised heat; clears the lung and drains heat
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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