Introduction To Acupoints

Cubit Marsh

Acupoint Name:Cubit Marsh Acupoint

Acupoint Code:LU-5

PinYin:chize

Associated Meridian:The Lung channel of Hand, Greater Yin

Main Diseases for Treatment

Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, nosebleed, fever, sore throat, hoarseness, chest and rib distension, restlessness, mastitis, spasmodic pain in the elbow and arm, inner shoulder pain, upper limb paralysis, inability to stretch the hand, stomachache, abdominal pain, acute vomiting and diarrhea, heatstroke, dry mouth and tongue, fever, erysipelas, convulsions in children, spasms, frequent and urgent urination, painful and difficult urination, chest pain, pulselessness, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, acute gastroenteritis, elbow joint and surrounding soft tissue diseases, etc.

Acupoint Location

In the middle of the elbow crease, at the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon's depression, the acupoint is located with a slight bend of the elbow. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Step 1: With the palm facing up and the elbow slightly bent;
Step 2: Use one hand's index finger to touch along the elbow crease from the outer (radial) side to the inner (ulnar) side, and in the middle of the elbow bend, you can feel a large tendon (the biceps brachii tendon);
Step 3: The depression on the outer (radial) side of this large tendon is the location of this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

LU-5:Cubit Marsh(chize)
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