Location acupuncture point Lu 01
Location:
The acupuncture point is located in the first intercostal space below the clavicle, 8 transverse fingers (6 cun) outside (lateral) the midline.
Central Treasury — Zhōng Fŭ
Lu 01 is one of the most important acupuncture points of the lungs. It helps to move and calm the lung qi. It is often used for breathing problems such as asthma or COPD.
Since it is located on the upper chest, it is relatively easy to reach and can therefore be used very easily for acupressure in between.
Application: 
30 seconds 
medium
30 seconds 
medium
Name:
- 中府 (zhōng fŭ)
- 中府 (Chufū)
- Lu 01
- zentrale Schatzkammer, Zentralpalast
Helps with:
Allergy chronic, Asthma, shortness of breath (dyspnea), Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Shoulder problems, sadness
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Lung
Element:
Metal
Assignment:
Yin 
Organ time:
3 to 5 o'clock
Category:
Alarm point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Lung qi regulating
-
Promotes the descent of the lung qi
Contraindication:
None
None
If this point is painful, it is especially important to take care of breathing and thus the lungs. It is the point which has the strongest effect on the lung organ itself.
Application:
AcuPen:
Press the acupuncture point with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively: Press the point for 30 seconds with the round end.
Acupressure:
Pressure with the middle finger of the right hand on the left acupuncture point Lu 01 Exercise. Repeat accordingly on the second side.
Acupuncture technique:
Dangerous point! Oblique needling. 0.3–1 cun.
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Meridian: Lung
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Course:
The Lung meridian runs from the outside of the pectoral muscle across the inside of the upper and lower arm and ends at the outer nail fold angle of the thumb.
Features: element metal
- Fall
- Sharp
- Vests
- Nose
- Mourning
- Clarity
- Lung
- Large Intestine