LU 5 — Chǐ Zé (尺泽) — Cubit Marsh
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1. Overview
LU 5 — Chǐ Zé (尺泽) — is an acupuncture point on the Lung meridian. Its English name, Cubit Marsh, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice 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 practise at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the cubital crease, radial side of the biceps brachii tendon.
3. Actions
- He-Sea point of the Lung — clears Heat and descends rebellious Qi
- Clears Lung Heat and resolves Phlegm-Heat
- Relaxes sinews of the elbow
- Moistens the Lungs
4. Indications
- Cough and asthma from Lung Heat or Phlegm-Heat
- Haemoptysis from Heat damaging Lung vessels
- Elbow pain and contracture
- Acute sore throat and fever
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.8–1.2 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
LU 5 is the He-Sea and Water point of the Lung meridian. He-Sea points clear Heat from the organ and descend rebellious Qi, making LU 5 the primary Lung point for excess and Heat patterns. It complements LU 9 (the tonifying Yuan-Source point) for deficiency patterns. Also used as a local point for lateral elbow conditions.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LU 5 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Allergies, Tennis elbow. 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.
