Tianfu (LU3)

[ Location ] On the medial aspect of the upper arm, on the radial side of m.biceps,3 cun below the front end of the axillary fossa.

[ Needing and Moxibustion Method ] Perpendicular insertion 0.5~1.0 cun.Moxibution is applicable.

[ Indications ] cough ,asthma,epistaxis, upper arm pain,

[ Common compatibility ]

(1)    pain in the upper limb —with Jianyu, Quze

(2)    epistaxis—with Hegu.

(3)    Goiter—with Naohui,Qishe