LU7 Broken Sequence

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LU7 (Lieque, “Broken Sequence”) is the Luo-connecting point of the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. LU7 is superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, in the depression between the brachioradialis tendon and the abductor pollicis longus tendon. It releases the exterior, expels wind, promotes descending function of Lung, opens Ren Mai.

Location

LU7 is superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, in the depression between the brachioradialis tendon and the abductor pollicis longus tendon.

Needling

Oblique insertion proximally 0.3-0.5 cun.

TCM functions

Releases the exterior, expels wind, promotes descending function of Lung, opens Ren Mai.

Indications

Cough, asthma, headache, neck stiffness, sore throat, wrist pain.

Luo-connectingConfluent of Ren MaiCommand point of the head and neck

Clinical notes

LU7 is a highly versatile point, serving as the Luo-connecting point of the Lung, Confluent point of the Ren Mai, and Command point for the head and neck. It excels at releasing the exterior and expelling wind, making it a primary point for common cold and headache. Its connection to the Ren Mai makes it invaluable for gynecological issues and disorders of the throat, chest, and diaphragm. It is often paired with KD6 (Zhaohai) to open the Ren Mai and treat throat issues.

On the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin channel

LU7 is one of 11 points on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is LU7 located?

LU7 is superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, in the depression between the brachioradialis tendon and the abductor pollicis longus tendon.

What is LU7 used for?

LU7 releases the exterior, expels wind, promotes descending function of Lung, opens Ren Mai. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, headache, neck stiffness, sore throat, wrist pain.

How is LU7 needled?

Oblique insertion proximally 0.3-0.5 cun.

Which meridian is LU7 on?

LU7 is a point on the Lung Channel of Hand Taiyin Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèijīng).

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