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Hand Taiyin

Lung Channel

shǒu tài yīn fèi jīng (手太陰肺經)

3 AM - 5 AM

Metal

Metal Element

Note: Picture in preparation.

Pathway

The Lung channel originates in the Middle Jiao and runs down to connect with the LI. Turning back, it passes up through the ST, goes through the diaphragm to enter the LU organ. It continues through the throat, emerging to the surface at Zhongfu (LU 1) and ending at Shaoshang (LU 11). Another section of the LU channel branches off at Lieque (LU 7) and runs towards Hegu (LI 4), and ends at Shangyang (LI 1) to connect with the LI channel.

Shaoshang (LU 11)

Paired Channel:

Hand Yangming - LI Channel

Indications

Cough, asthma, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, common cold
Pain or problems along the distribution of the channel
Skin condition, especially relating to heat or dryness
Pain in the supraclavicular fossa, back, and anterior border of the medial aspect of the arm

Applications

Governs Qi and respiration
Controls channels and blood vessels
Controls dispersing and descending of Qi and body fluids
Regulates water passages
Controls the skin, the space between the skin and muscles, and body hair
Opens into the nose
Houses the Corporeal Soul

System 1:

Foot Taiyin - SP Channel

System 2:

Foot Taiyang - BL Channel

System 3:

Hand Yangming - LI Channel

System 4:

Foot Taiyang - BL Channel

System 5:

Foot Jueyin - LR Channel

Special Points

Five Shu Points

Jing Well:

Shaoshang (LU 11)

Ying Spring:

Shu Stream:

Jing River:

He Sea:

Specific Points

Yuan Source:

Luo Connecting:

Xi Cleft Point:

Front Mu:

Back Shu:

Specific Points

Mother:

Child:

Entry Point:

Exit Point: