LOCATION: Below the spinous processes of T6.
IMAGE: This point is the "platform" which "supports" the back shu point of the Heart (spirit)
above it. "Lingtai" was the name of an ancient observation tower, and the term has become an idiom
referring to the shen and the ability to reason. This again relates to DU 10's location just below the
heart shu point.
FUNCTIONS: Clears Blood Heat/ Blood Toxicity
Benefits Lungs & Heart, Clears Channels & Invigorates Collaterals, Expands & Relaxes Chest,
Opens Lungs, Sedates Cough, Strengthens Back & Clears Heat
INDICATIONS:
asthma
boils
boils
bronchitis
carbuncles
Hot condition in the Spleen
Hot or Cold common cold
malaria
prolonged cough & asthma
round worm in the bile duct
stiffness in the neck & soreness along the spine
stomach-ache
NEEDLING: Obliquely upward 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Helps clear Blood heat/toxicity: Special point for boils, esp. on the back & neck.
More for asthma/bronchitis: special effect on thoracic cage.
insomnia associated with difficult breathing
