Basic Information
Controls Breath and Energy
The Lung Meridian is a yin meridian and controls breath and energy.
It is paired with the Large Intestine Meridian.
Together with the Heart Meridian it assists with circulation of the blood.
Element : Metal
Physical Imbalances : Disorders of the chest, lung, throat and
nose
When Balanced : Righteousness, dignity, integrity and high self-esteem
Peak Hours : 3 am - 5 am
Foods : Air... breathe!
Psycho-Emotional Aspects
It is said that the Lungs are "the priest" or The Minister of Heaven and are responsible
for establishing the foundation of Qi for the entire body. The Lungs house the body's
Seven Corporeal Souls (Po) and are responsible for self-protection and self-preservation.
The Lungs positive psycho-emotional attributes are righteousness, dignity, integrity,
and high self-esteem;
The negative attributes are disappointment, sadness, grief, despair, anxiety, shame,
and sorrow.
The Lung Meridian Acu-Points
LU1 - Zhongfu :
Cough, asthma, distending fullness of lung,...
LU2 - Yunmen :
Cough, asthma, pain in chest, shoulder and back responsive_row
LU3 - Tianfu :
Dyspnea, epistaxis, pain in the medial portion of the upper arm.
LU4 - Xiabai :
Cough, irritable and distending sensation in the chest,...
LU5 - Chize :
Cough, dyspnea, afternoon fever, sore throat, dryness of the tongue,
LU6 - Kongzui :
Cough, dyspnea, sore throat, aphonia, headache
LU7 - Lieque :
Cough, asthma, migraine, stiff neck, sore throat,...
LU8 - Jinqu
Cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in the chest, back and wrist
LU9 - Taiyuan :
Cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in the chest and back,...
LU10 - Yuji :
Cough, aphonia, sore throat, feverish sensation in the palms
LU11 - Shaoshang :
Cough, asthma, sore throat, abdominal fullness, mania