TAIYUAN

NAME

TAIYUAN

LOCATION

At the wrist, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of the abductor policis longus, level with HT-7 Shenmen.
At the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the radial artery.
With the palm facing up, this point can be found in a slight depression at the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion, 0.3 to 0.5 cun, avoiding the radial artery.
Straight insertion, 0.3 to 0.5 cun. causing local distention and pain.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2 to 0.3 cun. Avoid puncturing the radial artery.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Shu-Stream point
Yuan-Source point
Earth point
Meeting point of the Vessels
Tonification point

ACTIONS

Tonifies the Lungs
Tonifies the Lung Qi and Yin
Tonifies Gathering Qi
Transforms Phlegm
Promotes the descending function of the Lungs
Regulates and harmonizes the one hundred vessels
Activates the channels
Alleviates pain
Eliminates Wind
Resolves Lung Phlegm
Regulates the Lungs
Stops coughing
Promotes the circulation of Blood
Clears Lung and Liver Heat

INDICATIONS

Cough
Cough with watery Phlegm
Asthma
Wheezing
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath
Much yawning
Heat in the palms
Dry throat
Oppression and agitation of the chest with difficult breathing and inability to lie down
Weakness or pain of the wrist
Pain of the shoulder and back
Pain of the supraclavicular fossa
Pain in the inner aspect of the arm
Breast pain
Copious watery Phlegm
Toothache
Asthma with cough due to Cold
Bronchitis
Pertussis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Wrist pain
Pain and debility of the wrist
Diseases of the radial side of the wrist joint
Frontal headache
Migraine
Neuralgia of the head
Nausea
Vomiting
Malaise preventing sleep
Influenza
Pneumonia
Energy rising in the body
Incontinence of stools
Stenosis of the esophagus
Rough pulse
Pain in the shoulder girdle
Pain in the elbow
Chronic cough and asthma due to Yin Deficiency
Coma
Cold hands and feet
Cannot hold onto or grasp objects
Skin very tender and painful to the touch
Radiation poisoning
Facial paralysis
Incontinence of urine
Circulation problems
Hiccups
Cataracts
Suffocation
Dark urine
Spitting Blood
Coughing Blood
Vomiting Blood
Agitation with Heart pain accompanied by a choppy pulse
Manic raving
Pulseless syndrome
Stomach Qi Rebellion
Belching
Superficial visual obstruction
Redness and pain of the eyes
Cold shivering
Cold inversion
Toothache
Head Wind
Swelling of the face
Scanty Dry Phlegm with Dry throat
Spitting of Blood while coughing
Cough with lots of mucoid sputum
Pharynx and larynx swollen and painful
Pain and fullness in the chest
Pain in the chest and medial aspect of the forearm
Chest Bi
Fullness of the Lungs
Intercostal neuralgia
Heart pain
Forearm neuralgia
Internal aspect of the arm painful
Eye pain
Pain in the eyes with fever
Inflammation of the eyes
Membrane on the eyes
Sudden chills and fever
Deviation of the mouth
Divagation
Great thirst with dry throat
Pain in the shoulders and back with sensation of Cold
Lung abscess
Palpitations
Heatstroke
Varicose veins
Hemorrhoids
Complete lack of sensation in the tips of the fingers
Pain in the Lungs or Heart
Conjunctivitis
Drooling
Noisy respiration
Sensation of swelling in the Lungs
Subclavicular pain
Loves to stretch oneself often
Chilblains

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is the single most important point on the Lung channel to tonify Lung Qi and Yin. This point is used for long-term problems. This point is used for all disorders of Qi. This is a first aid point for asphyxia, collapse, poisoning and concussion. This point is good when the pulses are chaotic or not rhythmical or regular. It has a tremendous effect on the Blood.