Acupoint · LU5
Cubit Marsh LU5
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Location
On the cubital crease, in the depression radial to the biceps brachii tendon.
Point-taking cue
Cubit Marsh: bend the elbow and the hollow lateral to the biceps tendon is the "marsh".
Meridian
Lung Meridian · Elbow · Metal
Point categories
He-sea point
Indications
Cough, wheezing
Actions
As a he-sea point, said to govern counterflow qi and diarrhoea; used for repletion patterns with lung 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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