LU6 Collection Opening

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

LU6 (Kongzui, “Collection Opening”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. LU6 is on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU9 and LU5, 7 cun proximal to the wrist crease. It clears Lung heat, stops bleeding, alleviates pain.

Location

LU6 is on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU9 and LU5, 7 cun proximal to the wrist crease.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.

TCM functions

Clears Lung heat, stops bleeding, alleviates pain.

Indications

Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, arm pain.

Xi-cleft

Clinical notes

LU6, the Xi-cleft point of the Lung meridian, is highly effective for acute conditions, particularly those involving pain, bleeding, or severe Qi stagnation. It is a primary point for stopping bleeding from the Lung, such as hemoptysis, and for acute cough and asthma. Its Xi-cleft nature makes it excellent for treating acute pain along the meridian, such as arm pain or acute sore throat. It is often used for acute loss of voice.

On the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin channel

LU6 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is LU6 located?

LU6 is on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU9 and LU5, 7 cun proximal to the wrist crease.

What is LU6 used for?

LU6 clears Lung heat, stops bleeding, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, arm pain.

How is LU6 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.

Which meridian is LU6 on?

LU6 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).

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