LU2 (Yunmen, “Cloud Gate”) is the Entry/Exit point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. LU2 is located in the center of the deltopectoral triangle, in the depression inferior to the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It disseminates and descends Lung Qi, alleviates cough and asthma.
LU2 is located in the center of the deltopectoral triangle, in the depression inferior to the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique insertion medially or laterally 0.5-0.8 cun; caution for pneumothorax.
Disseminates and descends Lung Qi, alleviates cough and asthma.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, shoulder and arm pain.
LU2 is a significant point for regulating Lung Qi, particularly useful for conditions involving Qi stagnation in the chest, such as asthma, cough, and chest pain. Its proximity to LU1 means it shares similar functions in disseminating and descending Lung Qi, but it is often chosen for more severe or localized chest discomfort. It is also effective for shoulder and arm pain due to its location. This point is often used to open the chest and alleviate breathing difficulties.
LU2 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LU2 is located in the center of the deltopectoral triangle, in the depression inferior to the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
LU2 disseminates and descends Lung Qi, alleviates cough and asthma. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, shoulder and arm 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.
LU2 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).