Acupoint · LU8
Channel Ditch LU8
jing qu
Location
On the radial palmar forearm, in the depression between the radial styloid and the radial artery, 1 cun above the distal wrist crease.
Point-taking cue
Channel Ditch: the flow runs like an irrigation channel past the radial artery.
Meridian
Lung Meridian · Wrist · Metal
Point categories
Jing-river point
Actions
As a jing-river point, said to govern wheezing, cough, and alternating cold and heat
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness
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