ZhongFu (LU1)
[ Location ] On the upper lateral chest , 1 cun below Yunmen level in the first intercostals pave,6 cun from the midline of the chest.
[ Needing and Moxibustion Method ] Oblique insertion towards thelateral aspect of the chest 0.5~0.8 cun.Deep perpendicular insertion is prohibited in order to avoid puncturing the lungs. Moxibustion is appliacable.
[ Indications ] cough, asthma; chest disterntion, chest pain, shoulder and back pain
[ Common compatibility ]
(1) hemoptysis-with Dazhui, Kongzui
(2) Chest pain —with Shaochong.
(3) Oaub below the costal region—with Yishe