LU1 (Zhongfu, “Central Treasury”) is the Front-Mu of Lung point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. LU1 is situated in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the first costal cartilage. It is located 1 cun inferior and slightly lateral to LU2. It disseminates and descends Lung Qi, resolves phlegm, stops cough and wheezing.
LU1 is situated in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the first costal cartilage. It is located 1 cun inferior and slightly lateral to LU2.
Oblique insertion medially or laterally 0.5-0.8 cun; caution for pneumothorax.
Disseminates and descends Lung Qi, resolves phlegm, stops cough and wheezing.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, shoulder and back pain.
As the Front-Mu point of the Lung, LU1 is a primary point for direct access to Lung Qi, making it highly effective for all Lung disorders, especially those involving Qi stagnation or deficiency. It excels at regulating the descending and disseminating functions of the Lung, making it a go-to for cough, asthma, and chest oppression. Its meeting with the Spleen meridian highlights its role in addressing phlegm accumulation due to Spleen dysfunction. Clinically, it is often paired with BL13 (Feishu) to powerfully regulate Lung Qi.
LU1 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LU1 is situated in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the first costal cartilage. It is located 1 cun inferior and slightly lateral to LU2.
LU1 disseminates and descends Lung Qi, resolves phlegm, stops cough and wheezing. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, shoulder and back pain.
Oblique insertion medially or laterally 0.5-0.8 cun; caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
LU1 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).