LU-09, Tai Yuan, 太 渊, Supreme Abyss
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| Categories |
| Shu Stream point • Yuan Source point • Vessels Hui Meeting point • Mother Point |
| Location |
| Located at the wrist transverse crease (line at the base of the pisiform bone) • In the depression between the tendon abductor pollicis longus and the radial artery |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun, avoiding radial artery |
| Caution: Avoid Radial artery |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| YUAN SOURCE POINT: Tonlify lung qi and yin (for LU Qi and LU yin deficiencies) • Respiratory problems - cough with watery phlegm, asthma, wheezing, dyspnea, shortness of breath, frequent yawning • Throat (dry throat, oppression) |
| Energetics 2 |
| HUI MEETING POINT - PULSE and VESSELS: 1) Bleeding - blood vessel disorders in general (vomiting, spitting, or coughing blood) 2) Blood stasis - harmonize qi in blood in the vessels. 3) Pulse - Heart pain (choppy pulse or pulseless) |
| Energetics 3 |
| SHU-STREAM / EARTH POINT: Rebellious stomach qi • Belching • Damp joint pains and also LOCAL ISSUES: Pain in inner aspect of arm • Pain in wrist, shoulder, back, and supra-clavicular fossa |
| Energetics 4 |
| Buddha's Triangle (HT-07, PC-06, LU-09) for stress, anxiety and feeling down. |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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