Location: On the upper lateral chest, 1 cun below LU 2, level in the first intercostal space, 6 cun from the midline of the chest.

Classification: Front-Mu point of the Lung Meridian; the Crossing point of the Lung and Spleen Meridian.

Indications:

Cough, asthma, wheezing, chest pain (mainly for Excess conditions)
Shoulder and back pain
Abdominal distention
Functions: Disperses heat from the chest and stops cough, regulates and descends Lung Qi.

Notes: LU 1, being a Front-Mu point, is a very important point used in diagnosis and treatment of lung disease. Pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchial asthma patients often have a sensitive reaction at this point. Due to it being the Crossing point of the LU and SP Meridians, this point can be used to strengthen the spleen, regulate the Qi and treat abdominal distention.

Needling: Oblique insertion towards the lateral aspect of the chest or subcutaneous insertion .5 - .8 cun. Avoid deep perpendicular insertion or it may cause pneumothorax.

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