Review of the acupuncture point Zhong Fu (LU 1)
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The point Zhong Fu (LU 1) is the first point of the Lung meridian (Shou Tai Yin). Shou Tai Yin is the Chinese name of the meridian on which the point is located and means "Hand Big Yin".
Verdict
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TSJUNG FOE
Name explanation
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Zhong means center and Fu means palace, warehouse or assembly point. Zhong refers to the Middle Warmer (Zhong Jiao). The internal course of the Lung Meridian starts in the Middle Warmer. The point is where the Qi of stomach
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Location
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Point is in the first intercostal space, 1 Cun below Yun Men (LU 2) and 6 Cun lateral to the midline.
Location
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First, locate Yun Men (LU 2). Zhong Fu (LU 1) is exactly 1 Cun below Yun Men.
Classification
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Alarm point (Mu) of the lung. Connection point (Jiao Hui Xue) of the Lung Meridian and the Spleen Meridian.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Operation
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Regulates and spreads Long Qi and calms the cough. Stimulates the decline of Long Qi (interiorization movement = inward and downward). Expels Excess (Heat, Vapor, Mucus) from the chest and calms the pain. Reduces shortness of breath.
Action Mechanism
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Since Zhong Fu (LU 1) is the Lung Alarm Point it can be used to treat lung diseases. Examples include bronchitis and pneumonia. The internal course of the Lung Meridian starts in the Middle Warmer (= in the epigastric zone), so that diseases of the stomach can be treated successfully. Examples are stomach pain and vomiting.
Indications
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Diseases of the head and senses: stuffy nose, sinusitis, sore throat, severe nasal mucosal inflammation and reduced sense of smell. Respiratory diseases: shortness of breath, bronchial mucus, asthma, bronchitis with a lot of sputum, chronic cough, feeling of fullness and pain in the chest, spitting of blood, pneumonia and goiter. Digestive diseases; abdominal and limb swelling, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, vomiting, anorexia and edema of the arms and legs. Other illnesses: shoulder pain, back pain and pleurisy.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Needle technique
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Prick diagonally with the needle point pointing upwards and outwards to a depth of 0.3 to 1 Cun at an angle of 45 °.
Needle sensation
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Radiating to the arm.
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25 minSmall dishflour, frozen puff pastry, egg, milk, walnut, mature cheese, paprika, dried Provençal herbs,puff pastry-sticks -
20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
Moxa
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Moxa is allowed.
Massage
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Massage the point with the fingertip for 5 to 10 minutes. Push hard enough so that you can feel the effect of the point (= the needle sensation). Then you can be sure that the point will do its job perfectly.
Some notable point combinations
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Sore throat: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Yang Jiao (GB 35). Shortness of breath: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Po Hu (BL 42). Edema: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Jian Shi (PC 5) + He Gu (LI 4). Difficulty swallowing: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Yi She (BL 49). The initial stage of invasion by an External Pathogenic Factor when cough is the main symptom is: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Lie Que (LU 7) + He Gu (LI 4). Chest pain due to Heart Blood Stagnation: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Nei Guan (PC 6). Accumulation of phlegm in the chest: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Feng Long (ST 40). Toning the lung or eliminating Päthogene Factors, both acute and chronic: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Fei Shu (BL 13). Toning of Spleen and Long: Zhong Fu (LU 1) + Zu San Li (ST 36) + Tai Bai (SP 3).
Warning
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Never prick medially so as not to touch the lungs. A pneumothorax could otherwise result.
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Never prick medially so as not to touch the lungs. A pneumothorax could otherwise be the result.