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.
LU6 is on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU9 and LU5, 7 cun proximal to the wrist crease.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Clears Lung heat, stops bleeding, alleviates pain.
Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, arm pain.
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.
LU6 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LU6 is on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU9 and LU5, 7 cun proximal to the wrist crease.
LU6 clears Lung heat, stops bleeding, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, arm pain.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
LU6 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).