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Lung Needling

AcuPoint Needle Depth Needle Technique Contraindications
LU 1*** 0.5 - 0.8 cun Puncture obliquely towards the lateral aspect of the chest. No deep needling.
LU 2* 0.5 - 0.8 cun Puncture obliquely towards the lateral aspect of the chest. No deep needling.
LU 3** 0.5 - 1 cun Puncture perpindicularly. No moxa.
LU 4* 0.5 - 1 cun Puncture perpindicularly.  
LU 5**** 0.5 - 1 cun Puncture perpindicularly. No moxa.
LU 6*** 0.5 - 1 cun Puncture perpindicularly.  
LU 7**** 0.3 - 0.5 cun Puncture obliquely either towards the elbow or the wrist.  
LU 8* 0.1 - 0.3 cun Puncture perpindicularly. No moxa.
LU 9**** 0.2 - 0.3 cun Puncture perpindicularly.  
LU 10** 0.5 - 0.8 cun Puncture perpindicularly.  
LU 11** 0.1 cun Puncture perpindicularly. No moxa.

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