LU-5 - Cubit Marsh
尺泽 - Chǐ zé
Point Region: Arm
LU-5 Chize, meaning 'Cubital Marsh,' is the He-Sea and Water point of the Lung channel. Located on the arm, this point is a 'marsh of the cubit' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Cubital Marsh,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Chize as a point that helps to 'drain the marsh' 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-5 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 at the elbow crease, lateral to the tendon of biceps brachii.
How to Locate:
- Bend your elbow slightly
- Find the crease where your elbow bends
- Locate the thick tendon on the thumb side
- The point is just to the outside of this tendon
Primary Functions
Respiratory System
- Clears lung heat and inflammation
- Treats cough with phlegm
- Reduces bronchial congestion
- Improves lung detoxification
- Treats asthma and breathing disorders
Digestive System
- Harmonizes lung-stomach relationship
- Treats vomiting and nausea
- Reduces gastric reflux
- Improves digestive qi flow
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves elbow and forearm pain
- Treats tennis elbow and joint stiffness
- Improves elbow mobility
- Reduces arm swelling and inflammation
Urinary System
- Supports water metabolism
- Treats edema and fluid retention
- Improves kidney-lung coordination
Circulatory System
- Improves blood circulation in arms
- Reduces local inflammation
- Supports lymphatic drainage
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Cough
- Asthma
- Sore throat
- Elbow pain
- Respiratory problems
- Throat inflammation
- Elbow stiffness
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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LU-5 Protocols
Cough & Throat Irritation Relief (3 minutes)
- Sit with elbow bent and palm facing up
- Locate LU-5 (at the cubital crease, radial side of the biceps tendon)
- Apply gentle pressure with thumb for 30 seconds
- Massage in circular motions for 1 minute to soothe cough and clear heat
- Repeat pressure while breathing slowly and relaxing the throat
Important Precautions
- Recent elbow surgery
- Severe elbow injury
- Acute respiratory conditions