LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to T-3, on the spinal border of the scapula
IMAGE: In Chinese cosmology, the "hun" and the "po" are considered to be different parts of the
soul; the hun is related to the Liver, and the po is related to the Lung. Thus, this point is the po's
household, outside the Lung shu point.
FUNCTIONS: Benefits Asthma, Benefits Lung, Controls Lung Spirit, Opens Lung, Regulates
Lung Qi, Sedates Cough, Sedates Dyspnea, Sedates Rebellious Qi
INDICATIONS:
asthma
atelectasis
bronchitis
pleurisy
pulmonary tuberculosis
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Treats the lung "Po", the corporeal soul. Also for astral
experiences.
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
