LU 6 — Kǒng Zuì (孔最) — Greatest Hole

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1. Overview
2. Location
3. Actions
4. Indications
5. Needling
6. Clinical notes
7. Treatment at my clinic

1. Overview

LU 6 — Kǒng Zuì (孔最) — is an acupuncture point on the Lung meridian. Its English name, Greatest Hole, 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, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.

2. Location

On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 7 cun above LU 9, on the line connecting LU 5 and LU 9.

3. Actions

1. Xi-Cleft point of the Lung — for acute Lung disorders and bleeding
2. Clears Lung Heat and stops bleeding
3. Descends Lung Qi and relieves acute cough and wheezing
4. Activates the meridian and relieves elbow and forearm pain

4. Indications

1. Acute asthma attack — the Xi-Cleft point is used for acute conditions
2. Haemoptysis (coughing blood) from Lung Heat
3. Acute sore throat and loss of voice
4. Fever from Lung Heat — used in febrile disease
5. Elbow and forearm pain along the Lung channel

5. Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.5–0.8 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 6 is the Xi-Cleft point of the Lung meridian, the point where Qi and Blood accumulate deeply in the channel. Xi-Cleft points are used for acute and painful conditions of their organ. LU 6 is therefore the primary point for acute Lung emergencies — asthma attack, haemoptysis and acute febrile disease affecting the Lungs. Combined with PC 6 and CV 17 it is used for acute breathlessness.

7. Treatment at my clinic

I use LU 6 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Allergies. 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.