Meridian MasteryLung channel · LU10
魚際 Yújì
LU10 · Fish Border
Where it is
On the fleshy mound of the thumb, halfway along the thumb's hand bone, where the palm skin meets the back-of-hand skin.
Anatomically: Halfway along the 1st metacarpal bone, on its thumb side, where the skin of the back and palm of the hand meet.
Locations follow the WHO standard acupuncture point locations, in our own words.
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The name
The fleshy pad at the base of the thumb is shaped like a fish's belly. The point lies on its edge, where the darker skin of the back of the hand meets the paler skin of the palm.
Point categories
- Spring point · Fire 滎穴
- At the Spring point the water has just left its source: a small, quick trickle.
On the Lung channel
Point 10 of 11 on the Hand Taiyin Lung Channel.
For education about traditional Chinese medicine theory only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified health professional before using acupressure if you are pregnant, have a health condition or take medication.