LU-05, Chi Ze, 尺 泽 , Cubit Marsh

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

Categories
He-Sea PointChild Point
Location
On the cubital crease of the elbow • In the depression at the radial side of the Tendon of the Biceps Brachii.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun
Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun 
Caution: Needle with the elbow slightly flexed to avoid the cubital vein
Notes
Energetics 1
HE-SEA POINT: Lung organ issues (LU Qi rebelling): cough, phlegm, asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath, dyspnea • Chest problems: agitation and fullness of chest
Energetics 2
WATER POINT (CHILD POINT): Clear heat - very important to reduce either excess or deficiency heat in the Lung. • Cough, yellow sticky phlegm • Tidal fever • Shivering • Malaria • Dry mouth and tongue • throat painful obstruction • Tendency to sneeze • Spitting blood • Coughing blood • Nosebleed • Vomiting blood • Acute and chronic childhood fright wind • Epilepsy • Chronic spasm
Energetics 3
DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS: vomiting • diarrhea • abdominal distention
Energetics 4
LOCAL ISSUES: Coldness of shoulder • Upper arm pain • Shoulder pain • Inability to raise the arm to the head • Frozen shoulder • ELBOW PAIN and FROZEN ELBOW • Five types of lumbar pain • Crane's knee swelling and pain
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

[3], [5], [8]

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. 

Go to Bibliography

0 Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *