Chize (LU5)
Chize (LU5), “Cubit Marsh”, is a point on the Lung meridian. It is point 5 of the 11 on the channel. He-Sea of the Lung: clears Lung Heat, descends rebellious Qi and transforms Phlegm.
Location
On the elbow crease, in the depression radial to the tendon of biceps brachii.
Functions according to tradition
He-Sea of the Lung: clears Lung Heat, descends rebellious Qi and transforms Phlegm.
Traditional indications
- Cough with phlegm
- Asthma
- Sore throat
- Elbow pain
- Fever
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Last of the transport points, near the elbow or knee: the Qi “goes deep” and joins the organ. It has been used for disorders of the fu organs and the Stomach.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL45 Yixi (Bladder): Asthma, Fever
- CV20 Huagai (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Asthma, Sore throat
- GV10 Lingtai (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Asthma, Fever
- KI26 Yuzhong (Kidney): Asthma, Cough with phlegm
- LI18 Futu (Large Intestine): Asthma, Sore throat
- ST10 Shuitu (Stomach): Asthma, Sore throat
Point profile
- Code
- LU5
- Pinyin name
- Chǐ Zé
- Characters
- 尺泽
- Translation
- Cubit Marsh
- Meridian
- Lung
- Element
- Metal
- Classification
- He-Sea
- Topics
- Cough, Elbow
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
