Acupoint · LU3
Celestial Storehouse LU3
tian fu
Location
On the medial upper arm, at the radial border of biceps brachii, 3 cun below the anterior axillary fold.
Point-taking cue
Celestial Storehouse: classically located by touching the arm with the tip of the nose.
Meridian
Lung Meridian · Upper arm · Metal
Indications
Cough, wheezing
Actions
Clears the lung and cools the blood; regulates qi and stops bleeding
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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