LU-4 Xiabai - Valiant White
More Spirit Names: Guarding White, Gallantry, Pure White
| English: | Clasping the White |
| Also Known As: | Charming White Valiant White Pure White Purest White Chivalry White Narrow White Area White of the Biceps Gallantry Guarding White |
Location
- At the anterior, lateral aspect of the humerus, 1 cun directly below LU-3 Tianfu.
- On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above the cubital crease on the radial side of the m. biceps brachii.
- On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to LU-5 Chize, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus.
Needling
- Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
Command Functions
Actions
- Descends Lung Qi
- Regulates Qi and Blood in the chest
Indications
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Combinations
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Pain of the Heart with shortness of breath | Purple-white Wind blotches (pityriasis versicolor) |
Contraindications
Notes
- A wonderful point for cleansing and revitalizing.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Purest white: Metal's white, radiant, shining quality, the richness of the Heavens together with the richness of Metal in the Earth. Though less powerful than a Window of the Sky point, it is still very powerful. It brings the purity of clean air into a life, and as a wonderful point for cleansing and revitalizing it gives freedom, clarity, cleanness and comfort. Valiant in its pure intention, it supplements Heavenly Palace with solidity and essence, and gives everything the other Lung points give, though to a lesser degree. All of Metal's qualities: valor, heroism, purity, radiance and Heaven's richness. A knight in shining white armor, flawless at the core, an essence that cannot be soiled; when the knight is tired, weary and fallen from the horse, this point dusts off the armor, straightens the plume and gives the energy to carry on the fight. The sword is perfectly sharp and cuts through veils of illusion, imperfection and garbage. It is the hero's quest: like the vows taken on entering the spiritual path, it builds courage and strength through being consecrated. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the anterolateral upper arm, along the outer border of biceps, 5 ACI above the elbow crease, with the arm held straight. |
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