LU 3 — Tiān Fǔ (天府) — Palace of Heaven
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1. Overview
LU 3 — Tiān Fǔ (天府) — is an acupuncture point on the Lung meridian. Its English name, Palace of Heaven, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use LU 3 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun the end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the m. biceps brachii. Note: this point is located where the nose touches the arm.
3. Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Descends Lung Qi
- Cools the Blood
- Stops bleeding
- Calms the corporeal Soul (Po)
4. Indications
- Epistaxis
- External invasion
- Excessive euphoria
- Eye problems
- Claustrophobia
- Agoraphobia
- Forgetfulness
- Wheezing
- Dyspnea
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
LU 3 Tiān Fǔ (Palace of Heaven) is classified as: Window of Heaven (Window of the Sky) point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LU 3 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Cough, Asthma, Depression, Insomnia. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
