LU-4 - Guarding White

侠白 - Xiá bái

Point Region: Arm

LU

Lung Meridian

手太阴肺经 - Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng

LU-4 Xiabai, meaning 'Clasped White,' is a local point for upper arm and chest disorders. Located on the arm, this point is a 'clasped white' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Clasped White,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Xiabai as a point that helps to 'unclasp the white' 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-4 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, below LU-3.

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 lower down on your arm
  4. The point is in this depression lateral to the muscle
Location illustration for Located on the upper arm, lateral to the biceps muscle, below LU-3.

Primary Functions

Respiratory System

  • Regulates lung qi circulation
  • Treats cough and breathing difficulties
  • Reduces chest congestion
  • Improves respiratory rhythm

Circulatory System

  • Strengthens heart-lung relationship
  • Improves blood circulation in chest
  • Reduces palpitations and chest pain
  • Supports cardiovascular function

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves arm and shoulder tension
  • Treats upper arm pain and weakness
  • Improves arm muscle function
  • Reduces numbness in arms

Emotional & Mental

  • Calms anxiety and restlessness
  • Promotes emotional balance
  • Reduces stress-related symptoms

Nervous System

  • Treats nerve pain in arms
  • Improves nerve conduction
  • Reduces arm numbness and tingling

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Chest pain
  • Arm discomfort
  • Shortness of breath
  • Respiratory problems
  • Arm pain

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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LU-4 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent arm surgery
  • Severe arm injury
  • Acute respiratory distress