UB-13 Feishu - Lungs Correspondence

More Spirit Names: Lung Shu, Lung's Hollow

English:	Lung Shu
Also Known As:	Lung's Hollow

Location

1.5 cun lateral to DU-12 Shenzhu, at the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.

Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable
Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun or
Transverse insertion 1 to 1.5 cun
Caution: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax
Straight insertion, slanted slightly toward the spine, 1 to 1.5 cun
Sensation: local soreness and distention, sometimes extending between the ribs
Caution: Do not needle to deeply in order to avoid puncturing the Lung
Transverse insertion, pointed downward along the muscle1 to 2 cun
Sensation: local distention and soreness
Locate at the highest visible point of the paraspinal muscles

UB-12 (DU-12, Secondary source) Shenzhu	UB-43 Gaohuangshu	DU-14 Dazhui UB-43 Gaohuangshu
Chronic Lung Qi Deficiency	Nourishes Lung Yin	Chronic bronchitis (moxibustion)
N-BW-20 Feirexue REN-17 Shanzhong LU-1 Zhongfu PC-6 Neiguan	DU-14 Joined to N-BW-6 Dazhui Joined to Jiehexue REN-17 Joined to REN-18 Shanzhong Joined to Yutang LU-5 Chize ST-36 Zusanli Or DU-14 Joined to N-BW-6 Dazhui Joined to Jiehexue REN-20 Joined to REN-21 Huagai Joined to Xuanji LU-5 Chize ST-36 Zusanli	LU-2 Yumen LU-1 Zhongfu SP-1 Yinbai LIV-14 Qimen UB-47 Hunmen PC-7 Daling
Bronchial asthma	Pulmonary tuberculosis	Chest pain
REN-14 Juque	ST-40 Fenglong	REN-22 Tiantu
Fullness in the chest	Cough with Phlegm	Coughing Hoarse voice
LU-6 Kongzui PC-3 Quze	DU-13 Taodao	DU-16 Fengfu
Hemoptysis	Seasonal fever	Mad walking with a desire to commit suicide
DU-2 Yaoshu
Stiffness of the lumbar region and back with inability to bend laterally

UB-13 + UB-42: desire to commit suicide (the Corporeal Soul, Po, is housed in the Lungs)

This is the the pre-eminent point to treat all disorders of the Lungs.
This point can be used for both Exterior and Interior conditions.
In cases of chronic Lung Qi Deficiency causing asthma or cough that is worse in the winter, apply intensive moxibustion to this point during the summer.
The action of this point extends to the Heart.
As a Back-Shu point of a Yin organ, it is mainly used to tonify. It is the basic point for cough and asthma.

Spirit of the Point	Lungs Correspondence is the Back Shu, the inner Associated Effect Point (AEP), of the Lung. The name refers to its regulation of the Lungs, and "hollow" suggests a container that the Organ's circulating Qi flows through; a hollow point can both show and treat imbalance in its Organ. It unites the work of the Lung on body, mind and spirit, and helps when long grief and sadness have dried up the Lung Qi, so the person can breathe in inspiration again.
Worsley	Opens to the Lung Official a direct, immediate and free channel to the energy the Bladder Official holds in reserve, and that store underpins the basic workings of the Official who receives the pure Qi from the Heavens. Location: On the back, 2 ACI from the midline, level with the dip between the T3 and T4 spinous processes. Needle depth: 3-5 fen Moxa: 7-20 cones
When to Consider	For boredom and a lack of spirit When ongoing grief, sadness or a sense of deprivation has depleted the Lung When a person feels disconnected When the mind is inert and needs reviving
Combinations	UB-13 Lungs Correspondence then UB-45 Wail of Grief: powerful for a Metal Causative Factor (CF) stuck in grief
Notes	Inner AEP of the Lung: used when we want to touch on the Official and make strong contact with it, usually only on the CF and after treating for a while

Spruce: Oil that resonates with BL-13 Feishu; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.