Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

Between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle, 2 cun

inferior to the axillary fold.

How to find

Locate the biceps brachii muscle through slight external rota-

tion; in patients with less muscle definition, ask the patient to

flex their elbow against resistance. P-2is located between the

two heads of the biceps brachii muscle, 2 cun inferior to the

upper end of the anterior axillary fold (➞2.2).

➞LU-3is located radial to P-2,on the lateral aspect of the

biceps brachii muscle and 1 cun more distally.

Needling

1–1.5 cun obliquely in a proximal or lateral direction.

Actions/Indications

● Unbinds the chest.

● Nourishes and invigorates the Blood

● Calms the shen

P-2 Heavenly Spring TIANQUAN

P-2

2 cun

Anterior end of

the axillary fold

7 cun

Cubital crease

P-3

LU-2

HE-1

P-1

HE-2

HE-3

LU-4

LU-3

LU-1

1

1

2

3

2

3

4

5

cun

7

8

9

6

LU-5

P-2

P-3

LU-3

Lateral border of the

biceps muscle

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