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LU1 · 手太阴肺经

Zhongfu zhōng fǔ · 中府

Location. On the upper chest, 6 cun lateral to the front midline, level with the first intercostal space.

Category. Front-mu of the Lung 肺之募穴

One of the first points written in the classical sequence; traditionally the gathering point of the Lung system.

定位。胸前壁外上方,前正中线旁开 6 寸,平第 1 肋间隙。

特定穴。Front-mu of the Lung 肺之募穴

经典流注次序最早出现的腧穴之一,传统上认为是肺气所聚之处。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Needling here risks the lung — classical caution about depth applies.

Other points on the Hand Taiyin Lung

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