LU10 (Yuji, “Fish Border”) is the Ying-Spring point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. LU10 is on the radial aspect of the hand, at the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the border between the red and white flesh. It clears Lung heat, benefits the throat.
LU10 is on the radial aspect of the hand, at the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the border between the red and white flesh.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears Lung heat, benefits the throat.
Cough, sore throat, fever, asthma.
LU10, as the Ying-Spring point, is classically indicated for clearing heat from the Lung meridian, particularly useful for acute conditions like sore throat, hoarseness, and cough with yellow sputum. Its location on the thenar eminence makes it accessible for local treatment of hand and wrist pain. It is a key point for treating Lung heat affecting the throat and voice. For acute sore throat, it is often bled.
LU10 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LU10 is on the radial aspect of the hand, at the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the border between the red and white flesh.
LU10 clears Lung heat, benefits the throat. Common clinical indications include cough, sore throat, fever, asthma.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-0.8 cun, or prick to bleed.
LU10 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).