LU5 (Chize, “Cubital Marsh”) is the He-Sea (Water) point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. LU5 is at the cubital crease, on the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon. It clears Lung heat, descends rebellious Qi, relaxes sinews.
LU5 is at the cubital crease, on the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun, or prick to bleed.
Clears Lung heat, descends rebellious Qi, relaxes sinews.
Cough, asthma, sore throat, elbow pain, hemoptysis.
As the He-Sea (Water) point, LU5 is crucial for clearing Lung heat, especially from the Lung and Stomach, making it effective for cough, asthma, and rebellious Qi. It is also a powerful point for relaxing sinews and treating elbow pain, particularly tennis elbow. Its 'water' element connection makes it useful for damp-heat conditions affecting the Lung. It is a classic point for treating cough with yellow phlegm and heat in the chest.
LU5 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LU5 is at the cubital crease, on the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon.
LU5 clears Lung heat, descends rebellious Qi, relaxes sinews. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, sore throat, elbow pain, hemoptysis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun, or prick to bleed.
LU5 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).