LU 6 – Kongzui (Collection Hole)
Abbreviation: LU 6
Chinese Name (Pinyin): Kǒngzuǐ (孔最)
English Translation: Collection Hole

Location:

• On the radial-palmar aspect of the forearm
• On the line connecting LU 5 and LU 9
• 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist

Classification:

• Xi-Cleft Point of the Lung Meridian

Indications:

• Respiratory issues:
• Acute hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
• Cough
• Asthma
• Sore throat
• Bleeding disorders:
• Epistaxis (nosebleed)
• Bleeding hemorrhoids
• Febrile diseases:
• Fever without sweating
• Musculoskeletal:
• Pain in the forearm

Benefits:

• Descends and regulates Lung Qi
• Stops bleeding
• Clears heat

Note on Xi-Cleft Points:

• Xi-Cleft points are where the Qi and Blood of the meridian gather deeply
• These points are used in acute conditions, pain, inflammation, or prolonged disorders
• In Yin meridians, Xi-Cleft points also have hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) properties
• If abnormalities occur at Xi-Cleft points, it often indicates pathogens have penetrated deeply into the Zang-Fu organs