LU 7 – Lieque (Interrupted Sequence)
Abbreviation: LU 7
Chinese Name (Pinyin): Lièquē (列缺)
English Translation: Interrupted Sequence

Location:

• On the radial margin of the forearm
• Just above the styloid process of the radius
• 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist

Classification:

• Luo-Connecting Point of the Lung Meridian
• Master Point of the Ren (Conception) Vessel (paired with Kidney 6)
• Command Point of the head and neck

Indications:

Head & Neck Conditions:

• Migraine (central and unilateral)
• Headache from exogenous Wind
• Neck stiffness and rigidity
• Facial paralysis
• Toothache
• Sore throat
• Nasal congestion and disorders

Respiratory Disorders:

• Cough
• Asthma

Urogenital Conditions:

• Pain in the penis
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Spermatorrhea (involuntary seminal emission)

Digestive & Musculoskeletal:

• Abdominal distension
• Weakness or dysfunction of the thumb and index finger

Benefits:

• Releases the exterior (Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat)
• Expels Wind, especially from the head and neck
• Descends Lung Qi
• Benefits the bladder and urogenital system
• Regulates Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) through its Master Point function
• Enhances connection between Lung and Large Intestine meridians via Luo pathway

Notes on Luo-Connecting Points:

• Luo-Connecting points link internally-externally paired meridians
• LU 7 can influence both the Lung and Large Intestine meridians
• Useful in treating chronic diseases, especially of the Zang-Fu organs
• Often combined with Yuan-Source points for stronger therapeutic effects
• LU 7 is a primary point for exterior syndromes, particularly Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat