Chize

Chize (LU5, 尺泽) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyin Lung Meridian of Hand. Chize is the He-Sea point of the Lungs.

Meaning

Chi, ruler or ulnar; ze, marsh.
Chi refers to the ulnar aspect (from the wrist to the elbow ), The point is in the depression of the elbow fossa at the ulnar aspect. The Qi of the meridian is infused here, like water flowing into a marsh.

Location

Located in the transverse cubital crease, on the radial side of the tendon of musculus biceps branchii.

Indication

Method

puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cum or peck to bleeding.


Chize