Acupoint · LU2
Cloud Gate LU2
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Location
On the upper lateral chest wall, above the coracoid process, in the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Point-taking cue
Cloud Gate: lung qi passing like cloud through a gate — the infraclavicular hollow rises gently with a deep breath.
Meridian
Lung Meridian · Chest · Metal
Indications
Cough, wheezing
Actions
Diffuses the lung and stops cough; drains heat from the chest
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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