NAME
KONGZUI
LOCATION
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to the LU-9 Taiyuan, on the line connecting LU-9 Taiyuan to LU-5 Chize.
Note: divide the distance between LU-9 Taiyuan and LU-5 Chize into half. LU-6 Kongzui is in a palpable depression 1 cun proximal to this midpoint.
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU-9 Taiyuan and LU-5 Chize, 7 cun above LU-9 Taiyuan.
On the radial aspect of the forearm, 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending through the forearm.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Xi-Cleft point
ACTIONS
Disseminates Lung Qi
Descends lung Qi
Clears Heat
Moistens the Lungs
Stops bleeding
Moderates acute conditions
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Cough
Wheezing
Asthma
Chest pain
Swelling and pain of the throat
Loss of voice
Febrile disease with absence of sweating
Pharynx and larynx painful and swollen
Tonsillitis
Laryngitis
Elbow and arm spasm and pain
Pain and motor impairment of the elbow and arm
Cannot touch the head with the hand
Elbow and finger arthritis
High fever
Persistent cough
Difficulty bending the arm
Hemoptysis
Spitting Blood
Hematemesis
Hiccup
Severe pain of the elbow and upper arm
Inability to raise the arm above the head
Difficulty flexing and extending the fingers
Epigastric pain
Hemorrhoids
Headache
Clonic spasm
Belching
Bronchiectasis
Fingers cannot grip an object
Fear
Tension
Tension headaches
Spasmodic pain of the elbow and arm
COMBINATIONS
| UB-31 Shangliao | DU-15 Yamen | PC-3 QuzeUB-13 Feishu |
| Febrile disease with absence of sweat | Loss of voice | Spitting Blood |
| SI-3 Houxi UB-10 Tianzhu DU-13 Taodao UB-11 Dazhu | M-BW-1 Dingchuan | DU-14 Dazhui UB-13 Feishu |
| Headache | Acute asthma | Pneumonia |
| LI-11 Quchi UB-13 Feishu | ||
| Coughing Blood |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is indicated for acute obstruction of the Lung channel or organ. This point is particularly indicated for Attack by Wind-Heat or Wind-Dryness which attacks the superficial layer and obstructs the pores or attacks the Zang and channel. It is especially good for an acute attack of asthma. This is a key point for hemorrhoids. Disperse this point when there is a sense of grief, something lacking or missing or a void that needs to be filled.