Location:
Laterosuperior to the sternum at the lateral side of the first intercostals space, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU 2), parallel to the first costal interstice and 6 cun lateral to the median line (see Fig. 6). The patient sits straight or lies in supination for locating this acupoint. Yunmen (LU 2) is located in the depression between the acromion and the humerus when the hands are put against the waist. Directly below Yunmen (LU 2) in the first costal interstice which is Zhongfu (LU 1).
Laterosuperior to the sternum at the lateral side of the first intercostals space, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU 2), parallel to the first costal interstice and 6 cun lateral to the median line (see Fig. 6). The patient sits straight or lies in supination for locating this acupoint. Yunmen (LU 2) is located in the depression between the acromion and the humerus when the hands are put against the waist. Directly below Yunmen (LU 2) in the first costal interstice which is Zhongfu (LU 1).
Indications:
Cough, asthma, distending fullness of the lung, chest distress, pain in the chest, and pain in the shoulder and back.
