LU 4
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LU 4 Xia Bai 俠白

“Guarding White”

XIA to protect, to guard

BAI white

Other Names


Location and Needling:

On the upper arm 1 cun below LU-3 on the radial side of the biceps muscle.
0.5-1 cun perpendicular

Contraindications and Cautions


Functions

Lung,

Regulates Qi and blood.


Signs and Symptoms


Clinical Research


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Footnote:


11 Mar 2012 04:35
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