LU-7 - Broken Sequence

列缺 - Liè quē

Point Region: Arm

LU

Lung Meridian

手太阴肺经 - Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng

LU-7 Lieque, meaning 'Broken Sequence,' is the Luo-Connecting point and Confluent point of the Ren Mai. Located on the arm, this point is a 'broken sequence' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Broken Sequence,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Lieque as a point that helps to 'mend the sequence' 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-7 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 radial aspect of the forearm, just above the wrist.

How to Locate:

  1. Turn your arm thumb side up
  2. Find where your wrist bends
  3. Measure 1.5 finger-widths up from the wrist crease
  4. The point is on the thumb side in a small depression
Location illustration for Located on the radial aspect of the forearm, just above the wrist.

Primary Functions

Respiratory System

  • Opens airways and improves breathing
  • Treats cough and asthma
  • Reduces nasal congestion
  • Improves lung qi circulation
  • Treats allergic rhinitis

Head & Neck

  • Relieves headaches and migraines
  • Treats neck stiffness and pain
  • Reduces facial paralysis symptoms
  • Improves sinus drainage

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves wrist and forearm pain
  • Treats carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Improves hand and wrist mobility
  • Reduces repetitive strain injuries

Urinary System

  • Promotes urination and fluid metabolism
  • Treats urinary retention
  • Supports kidney-lung water regulation

Nervous System

  • Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
  • Improves mental clarity
  • Treats facial nerve disorders

Immune & Energy System

  • Strengthens wei qi (defensive energy)
  • Prevents colds and respiratory infections
  • Boosts overall immunity

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Sore throat
  • Common cold
  • Flu symptoms
  • Neck pain
  • Respiratory infections

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

AllergiesAsthmaCold/Flu OnsetHeadache - OccipitalNeck/Shoulder Pain

Select a point to learn about its location, primary functions, clinical applications, and protocols.

Combined Applications:

LU-7 + KI-6
Opens the Ren Mai and treats chronic throat disorders, reproductive issues, and emotional imbalance
LU-7 + LI-4
Releases exterior wind and treats chills, fever, and nasal congestion

LU-7 Protocols

Breathing Support & Emotional Release (4 minutes)

  1. Sit with wrist relaxed and palm facing down
  2. Locate LU-7 (proximal to the styloid process of the radius, about 1.5 cun above the wrist crease)
  3. Apply firm pressure with thumb for 30 seconds
  4. Massage in circular motions for 1 minute to open the lungs and release grief
  5. Repeat pressure while breathing deeply and relaxing the shoulders

Important Precautions

  • Recent wrist surgery
  • Severe wrist injury
  • Acute infections