Lung 10
Acupressure Point LU10 Location and Uses
Use the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Lung Channel. LU 10, or Lung 10 acupressure point is a major point on the Hand taiyin, or Lung channel, for lung infections and coughs with yellow or green phlegm as it removes heat from the Lung. It can be used in a variety of conditions including throat infections, lung problems, and pain of the hand-thumb.
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Location of Acupressure Point Lung 10:
On the palmer side of the hand in the fleshy part of the palm medial to the palm midway along the ulnar side of the metacarpal bone. Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 10 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions Treated and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Lung 10
Lung Infection:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Seek medical attention!
Sore Throat
Sore dry throat with External Wind-Heat Pathogen and a feeling of fever:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Tonsillitis with fever:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Shock
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Heart 8
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Seek medical attention!
Loss of voice due to fright or emotional shock:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Heart 8
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Hand Coordination
Inability to grasp objects due to pain and loss of flexion of hand-thumb and trouble with fine manipulations (writing, buttoning clothing, sewing, painting, etc):
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
Coughing
Coughing blood following chronic or febrile disease that have consumed the Lung Yin causing dryness and loss of elasticity of the bronchi:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Fear
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Heart 7
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Anger
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
Constipation with distention and pain:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 37
Palpitations
Heart palpitations, easy startling, or heart discomfort following an emotional shock
such as a death of a loved one:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Heart 7
Stomach Pain
Abdominal pain with vomiting due to the Lungs and Stomach not correctly directing Qi downward combine acupressure point Lung 10 with acupressure point Stomach 36
Hot Hands
Heat and pain of the palm and thumb combine acupressure point Lung 10 with acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Helps one come to terms with their feeling or fears regarding death combine acupressure point Lung 10 with acupressure point Heart 7
Death
Used while meditating on one's relationship to death and the impermanence of life combine acupressure point Lung 10 with acupressure point Heart 7
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of LU 10
- Benefits the Throat
- Cools Lung Heat and Disperses Fire
- Descends Rebellious Qi of Stomach and Lung Energetic Organ Systems
- Harmonizes the Stomach and Heart Energetic Organ Systems
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Lung 10
- Fish Region
- Fish Border
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point LU 10
- Ying-Spring Point
- Point of Yung
- Fire Element Point of the Taiyin Channel
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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