Lung 1
LU 1 Acupressure Point Activated with Essential Oils
Use the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® containing essential oils that activate points on the Lung Channel. Lung 1, or LU 1, acupressure point can be used in a variety of conditions including emotional blocks, 
breathing and lung problems, and pain along the Lung channel, or Hand Taiyin meridian. Apply the Metal Element Acu-Stick® to activate acupressure point Lung 1 and to make the Aroma Acu-therapy more effective!
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Location of Acupressure Point Lung 1
On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 Cun lateral to the mid-line, level between the first and second ribs where the shoulder muscles connect with the chest. Follow the shoulder muscle up to where it intersects with the collar bone. Lung 1 will be 2 Cun below the collar bone along this muscle in a dip. The point will be tender when pressed. Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 1 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions Treated by Acupressure Point Lung 1
Coughing
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 10
Coughing with thick phlegm:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Stomach 40
- Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Coughing blood and pus, or dark colored phlegm:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Stomach 40
- Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Wheezing
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Water Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Kidney 6
Lung infection, pneumonia:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Chest Pain
A feeling fullness of the chest and/or chest pain:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
Breathing Difficulties
Labored breathing with raised shoulders:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
A feeling of oppression of the chest and difficulty in breathing like an elephant on the chest:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick® to Acupressure Point Ren 17
Pneumonia
Lung Qi Deficiency with inability to lie down and breathe due to an accumulation of fluid in the lungs:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Stomach 40
- Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Grief
Acupressure point Lung 1 breaks up Lung Qi Stagnation w/ an inability to process grief:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 7
To disperses Liver-Lung Qi Stagnation resulting in depression and sadness:
- Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Apply the Wood Element Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Other Name(s) for Acu-point Lung 1
- Hand Taiyin
- Central Treasure
- Lung Mu
- Breast Shu
- Breast Center Shu
- Middle Palace
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point Lung 1
- Front Mu of the Lung (where the Qi of the Lungs gathers)
- Alarm Mu Point of the Lungs
- Entry point comes directly from Liv-14 to enter Lungs
- Opening point of the Lung Divergent channel
- Meeting Point of Lung with Spleen
- Large Intestine Divergent and Lung Divergent Meeting Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Lung 1
- Stimulates the Lung Qi to descend
- Alleviates cough and wheezing
- Clears heat from the Upper Jiao-chest region
- Transforms phlegm, clears heat and regulates the water passages
- Descends Stomach Qi
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupuncture Point Lung 1
- First Aid-drowning
- Enhances lung capacity and air flow
- Relieves tightness in chest and bronchio-spasms
- Disperses lymph congestion
- Relieves pulmonary phlegm congestion
- Relieves shoulder and arm pain along the lung channel
- Relieves aches and soreness of breasts
- Heat in the chest, aversion to cold, chills and fever, sweating
- Throat painful obstruction, nasal congestion, swelling of the face (opposite side)
- Skin pain, pain of the upper back and shoulder
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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