BL-13Fèi Shū 肺俞
Back-Shu of the Lung 肺. Front-Mù pair: LU-1 Zhōng Fǔ.
Location
1.5 cùn lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3, between the scapula and spine.
Actions
- Tonifies Lung Qi and Yin
- Regulates descending of Lung Qi
- Releases the exterior and strengthens Wèi Qi
- Stops chronic cough and wheeze
Indications
Cough, asthma, chronic Lung Qi deficiency, spontaneous sweating, tuberculosis.
Tenderness here almost always accompanies chronic respiratory patterns and Wèi Qi deficiency.
Needling technique
Oblique insertion toward the spine, 0.5–0.8 cùn. Never perpendicular over the intercostal space.
Moxibustion
Direct rice-grain moxa or indirect stick moxa is excellent for chronic Lung Qi/Yang deficiency, wheeze and cold-type cough.
Cautions
Deep perpendicular needling risks pneumothorax. Always angle toward the spine.
Classical pairings
- LU-9 Tài Yuān — Yuán-source of the Lung, tonifies Lung Qi
- REN-17 Shān Zhōng — Front-Mù of the Pericardium, opens the chest
- BL-43 Gāo Huāng Shū — chronic Lung deficiency and consumption
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