LU-3 - Celestial Storehouse

天府 - Tiān fǔ

Point Region: Arm

LU

Lung Meridian

手太阴肺经 - Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng

LU-3 Tianfu, meaning 'Heavenly Residence,' is a Window of Heaven point. Located on the arm, this point is a 'residence of heaven' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Heavenly Residence,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Tianfu as a point that helps to 'clean the residence' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By regulating the body's internal energy, LU-3 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Located on the upper arm, lateral to the biceps muscle.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the outer edge of your bicep muscle on your upper arm
  2. This is on the thumb side of your arm
  3. Locate the groove beside your bicep muscle
  4. The point is in this depression lateral to the muscle
Location illustration for Located on the upper arm, lateral to the biceps muscle.

Primary Functions

Respiratory System

  • Strengthens lung function and qi
  • Treats chronic respiratory weakness
  • Improves breathing capacity
  • Reduces lung inflammation

Immune & Energy System

  • Boosts protective qi and immunity
  • Strengthens constitutional energy
  • Prevents respiratory infections
  • Enhances overall vitality

Skin & Dermatological

  • Improves skin conditions and complexion
  • Treats eczema and skin allergies
  • Promotes healthy skin metabolism
  • Reduces skin inflammation

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves arm and elbow pain
  • Treats tennis elbow and arm weakness
  • Improves upper limb circulation

Emotional & Mental

  • Promotes emotional stability
  • Reduces grief and melancholy
  • Enhances mental strength

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Asthma
  • Cough
  • Coughing blood
  • Anxiety
  • Emotional disorders
  • Respiratory problems
  • Hemoptysis

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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LU-3 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent arm surgery
  • Severe bleeding disorders
  • Acute respiratory distress