ZHONGFU

NAME

ZHONGFU

LOCATION

Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below LU-2 Yunmen, at the level of the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Approximately 1 cun below the lateral end of the clavicle in the lateral part of the first intercostal space.
Located below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, 1 cun inferior to the center of the interclavicular fossa and 6 cun lateral to the REN channel.
Note: to locate this point, ask the patient to extend his or her hand forward and resist while you apply pressure to the hand, in order to emphasize the delto-pectoral triangle. First locate LU-2 Yunmen in the center of the triangle, the locate LU-1 Zhongfu in the intercostal space approximately 1 cun inferior and slightly lateral to it. To locate the first intercostal space, first locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle, then locate the first intercostal space above it.

NEEDLING

Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.8 cun towards the lateral aspect of the chest.
Caution: to avoid injuring the Lung, never puncture deeply towards the medial aspect.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion, pointed upwards, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness extending into the chest and upper arm.
Transverse-oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun medially along the intercostal space.
Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Front-Mu point
Meeting point of the Spleen channel
Entry point

ACTIONS

Regulates Lung Qi
Stops cough and wheezing
Disseminates and descends Lung Qi
Disperses fullness from the chest
Stops pain
Transforms Phlegm
Clears Heat
Regulates the water passages
Descends Stomach Qi

INDICATIONS

Cough
Asthma
Pain in the chest, shoulder and back
Fullness of the chest
Stuttering
Every type of Lung disorder
Insomnia
Mental diseases
Rhinorrhea
Swelling due to exposure to Wind
Unable to lie down
Throat Bi
Sore throat
Upper Jiao wasting and thirsting
Cough due to retention of Phlegm in the Lungs
Hemoptysis
Night sweats
Coughing turbid Phlegm
Breathing with raised shoulders
Oppression of the chest with difficulty breathing
Swelling of the face
Skin pain
Running piglet Qi with lumbar pain
Goiter
Tracheitis
After catching Cold, the patient has fullness in the chest
Sore throat with difficulty swallowing
Adenopathy
Anorexia
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Wheezing
Coughing up Blood and pus
Throat blockage
Congested nose
Excessive sweating
Tumors and nodular growths on the neck
Lung abscess
Edema due to Lung Qi Deficiency
Dyspnea
Fever with pulmonary symptoms
Fever in pulmonary disorders with vomiting
Dry cough
Second-stage of whooping cough
Chest pain due to Stagnation of Heat and Blood
Nasal congestion
Heat in the chest
Aversion to Cold
Chills and fever
Difficult ingestion
Vomiting
Gall Bladder heat vomiting
Retching
Abdominal distention
Pain in the shoulder and scapula
Distention and fullness of the Lungs
Rhinorrea with clear fluid

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point helps people renew the contact with the heaven within them. This point circulates and adjusts Lung Qi. This point is mostly used in acute Excess patterns. The primary function of this point is to clear Excess of all kinds from the Lungs.