YUN-MEN (L2) or “Cloud Gate” Acupuncture point – Lung Meridian
Localization of point:
The lateral aspect of the lower portion of the clavicle, between the upper border of the pectoralis major muscle and the clavicle, approximately 1 cun (3,3 cm or 1,312 in) from the point zhongfu.
YUN-MEN (L2) acupuncture point is nubmer 2 | Lung Meridian
Diseases:
- Cough
- Asthma
- Tonsillitis
- Humerodorsal numbness or neuralgia
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Heart diseases
- Lung diseases
- Cramps in chest and back
Acupuncture and Moxibustion treatment:
- Acupuncture: 3-5 fens (deep insertion of needle causes short breath)
- Moxibustion: 5-20 minutes and 3-5 zhuangs (moxa cones)