LU6 Kongzui

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

LU6 (Kongzui, “Kongzui”) is the Xi-Cleft point point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. It is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU5 (Chize) and LU9 (Taiyuan), 7 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist. It clears heat from the Lung, descends and regulates Lung qi, stops bleeding, moistens the Lung, opens the orifices, and alleviates pain along the channel.

Location

On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU5 (Chize) and LU9 (Taiyuan), 7 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.

TCM functions

Clears heat from the Lung, descends and regulates Lung qi, stops bleeding, moistens the Lung, opens the orifices, and alleviates pain along the channel..

Indications

Heat disease with no sweating, rebellious cough, cold and painful arm, difficulty flexing and extending the elbow and arm, inability to raise the hand to the head, inability to grasp with the fingers, vomiting blood, loss of voice, sore and swollen throat, headache,Jue headache..

Xi-Cleft point

Clinical notes

As the Xi-Cleft point of the Lung channel, Kongzui is a primary point for acute conditions involving the Lung organ and channel. It is exceptionally effective for stopping bleeding from the Lung, such as in coughing up blood (hemoptysis), and for clearing acute heat that manifests as high fever without sweat, sore throat, or loss of voice. It also powerfully treats pain and motor impairment along the forearm.

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 (Kongzui) is located on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU5 (Chize) and LU9 (Taiyuan), 7 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist.

What is LU6 used for?

LU6 clears heat from the Lung, descends and regulates Lung qi, stops bleeding, moistens the Lung, opens the orifices, and alleviates pain along the channel. Common clinical indications include heat disease with no sweating, rebellious cough, cold and painful arm, difficulty flexing and extending the elbow and arm, inability to raise the hand to the head, inability to grasp with the fingers, vomiting blood, loss of voice, sore and swollen throat, headache,Jue headache.

How is LU6 needled?

Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 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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