Important Acupressure Points: Lung 7
Intro
There are many acupoints, but not all are easy to apply, both medically, but also mechanically. Here we discuss points which are great for the average person to memorize and use on themselves as needed.
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Description
Stimulating and opening the lungs, this point is great for the expulsion of pathogens. As energy is driven up and out of the body, this helps clear the head, throat, and nose, as well as move immune energy across the body (Penner, 2017).
During times of cold or wind, our lungs are stressed and therefore upper respiratory illness manifests as a result of this exposure to the elements. By pushing this point and directing energy towards the immune processes, Lung 7 “
treats first signs of cold/flu” (Schurtz, 2022).
As getting sick disturbs not just our normal day, but also meditations and other spiritual activities, there is quite the benefit in using this point in a preventative manner. I use it often, usually right when I feel a tickle in my throat or slight congestion.
Due to the lung's influence on water in the body, this point also opens water channels, also
dispersing solid matter such as phlegm, even tumors (Penner, 2017). Here we see a great example of the air element's functions within the body.
Key Benefits (Penner, 2017)
- Circulates Immune Energy
- Opens, Stimulates dispersing of Lung Qi
- Removes pathogens and obstructions/blockages
- Opens nose
How to Use
Use your thumb to hold the Lung 7 point on the opposite wrist, found proximal to the styloid process of radius (bump in wrist). You should feel a small notch, indicating the point (Schurtz, 2022)
. See the picture for a technique on how to find it.
As always, your placement does not need to be exact, as long as part of your finger(s) touch the general area. Press with a
comfortable pressure for 10-15 minutes, using your awareness to judge the influence on your body.
References
Penner, J. (2017).
Point: LU-7 (Lung-7).American Dragon.
https://www.americandragon.com/Points/LU-7.html
Schurtz, A. (2022, November 10).
Lung 7: Broken Sequence. Mend Acupuncture.
https://mendacupuncture.com/lung-7-broken-sequence/
Disclaimer
I am not a licensed practitioner and this information cannot be taken as official medical advice.
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