Acupoint · LU6
Collection Hole LU6
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Location
On the radial palmar forearm, on the LU5–LU9 line, 7 cun above the distal wrist crease.
Point-taking cue
Collection Hole: where the channel's flow gathers in a cleft.
Meridian
Lung Meridian · Forearm · Metal
Point categories
Xi-cleft point
Indications
Coughing blood, cough
Actions
As a xi-cleft point, said to govern pain; used for coughing blood, nosebleed and sore swollen throat
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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