Atlas of Acupuncture

4.1 The Lung Channel System – Hand-taiyin(shou tai yin jing luo)

Location

On the ventral aspect of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint

space (most distal wrist crease), on the radial aspect of the radial

artery and ulnar to the tendon of the abductor pollicis longus

muscle.

How to find

As the location of the wrist crease varies, the ventral joint space

(➞ 3.3.3) between the proximal row of carpals and the

radius/ulna is a more reliable landmark for orientation. By

loosely moving the hand, the joint space is easily palpable. Pal-

pate the radial artery (pulsation) on the radial side and locate

LU-9on its radial aspect. Located on the same level are ➞P-7

(between two tendons) and ➞HE-7(radial to the insertion of

the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris on the pisiform bone).

Needling

Vertically 0.2–0.5 cun. Caution: Avoid radial artery. If the needle

is pulsating (desired effect), no additional stimulation!

Actions/Indications

● Strengthens the Lung, transforms Phlegm, descends the Lung Qi

● Regulates and harmonises the vessels (relationship between

zong qiand Blood circulation)

● Opens the channel, alleviates pain

Special features

Yuan-source point, shu-stream point, Earth point, tonification

point, hui-meeting point of the vessels. Important point for toni-

fying the Lung Qi and Yin, especially with chronic disorders.

Supreme Abyss TAIYUAN LU-9

Radius

Ulna

Joint space

Radial artery

Styloid process

of the radius

HE-7

LU-9

Carpal bones

Pisiform

Abductor pollicis

longus

LU-8

1 cun

Tendon of the

flexor carpi ulnaris

Abductor

digiti minimi

Tendon sheath

of the flexor

carpi radialis

Opponens

pollicis

Flexor pollicis

brevis

Abductor

pollicis

brevis

Left hand, palmar aspect

Pisiform HE-7

Wrist joint space

P-7 LU-9

Tendon of the

flexor carpi

ulnaris

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