Lung 6 "Opening Maximum" Kongzui
Xi Cleft
LOCATION: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining Lung 9 and Lung 5, seven
cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Collection Hole", "Extreme Aperture", or "Biggest Hole" A reference
to the Xi Cleft point's function of storing excess channel Qi, & this point's ability to accommodate
it. "Hole" may also be a reference to the throat and Lu 6's ability to treat diseases of the throat.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates & Suppresses rebellious Lung Qi
Cools blood heat, stops bleeding
Moistens Lung, Clears Lung,
Relieves Exterior, Stimulates Sweating
Regulates Pharynx
INDICATIONS:
absence of sweating
asthma
belching
coughing
headache
hemoptysis
loss of voice
pain in elbow and arm
pneumonia (w/ Lu 5)
sore throat
tonsillitis
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS: With Lu 5 for Lung heat pneumonia
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Similar to Lung 5, but especially for bleeding.
Pneumonia, coughing, and high fever
Xi-cleft points are often used for bleeding.
Can also be used for other bleeding: nosebleed, bleeding hemorrhoids.
