Lung 3, Tian Fu
天府, tiān fǔ, "Celestial Storehouse"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Lung  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of axillary fold, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii.
  • Deadman
On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 6 cun superior to Chize LU-5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus.
How To Find It
Divide the distance between the axillary fold and the cubital crease of the elbow into equal parts. Tianfu LU-3 is at the junction of the upper and middle third.
Innervation
Innervation:
The lateral brachial cutaneous nerve at the place where the musculocutaneous nerve passes though.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The cephalic vein and muscular branches of the brachial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
The Sytematic Classic Of Acupuncture and Moxibustion says that is moxa is used it will cause counterflow and disordered Qi.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Palace of Heaven Window of the Sky Point

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