Jingqu LU8 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature:

Jing : to pass qu: ditch

The term jingqu refers to the ditch where the meridian passes.

Location:

This point is located 1 cun promximal to Taiyuan (LU-9) on the line connecting Taiyuan (LU-9) with Kongzhi (LU-6), in the depression at the base of the styloid process of the radius on the radial side of the radical artery.

Method

Puncture obliquely or perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun.

Indication

Respiratory disorder: cough , asthma, shortness of breathe, nasal obstruction.
Other disorder: sore throat, febrile disease without sweating, febrile disease with breathlessness, burning sensation on palms.
Local disorder: wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist stiffness.

Remark:

Jing-River and Metal point of the lung channel

Precaution:

Avoid radial artery.