Location

Lateral and slightly superior to the Sternum at the lateral side of the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Meridian.

Needling

obliquely 0.5 - 0.8 inches towards the lateral (outside) of the chest.

Note; never needle deeply inwards as there is a possibility of puncturing the Lung.

Moxa is OK

Actions

Loosens and descends Lung Qi., clears heat, transforms phlegm, Regulates water passages

Indications

cough, Asthma, pain in the chest, shoulder, upper back, fullness of chest

Commentary:

Zhongfu is the Front Mu point of the Lung. A Front Mu point is where the Qi of a particular organ gathers and concentrates. Activating a Mu point will have a direct affect on the Organ itself. While the Lung channel runs from this location to the end of the thumb, it actually has its genisis in the Middle Jiao (Stomach area) and runs down into the Large Intestine, (Lower Jiao), before proceeding up to its first point and on down the arm. This is why points on the Lung channel can be used to treat some Stomach problems. As well, the main function of the three Jiaos (upper, middle and lower) is to regulate water passage in the body, you will find some points indicated for regulating water passage.