Difference in Moxibustion-Induced Microcirculatory Responses between the Heart and Lung Meridians Assessed by Laser Doppler Flowmetry
Table 1
Anatomical location of acupoints and LDF measurement sites of the heart and lung meridians.
Acupoints and LDF measurement sites
Anatomical location
“Shenmen” (HT7)
On the anteromedial aspect of the wrist, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, on the palmar wrist crease.
“Taiyuan” (LU9)
On the anterolateral aspect of the wrist, between the radial styloid process and the scaphoid bone, in the depression ulnar to the abductor pollicis longus tendon.
“Chize” (LU5)
On the anterior aspect of the elbow, at the cubital crease, in the depression lateral to the biceps brachii tendon.
“Shaohai” (HT3)
On the anteromedial aspect of the elbow, just anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the same level as the cubital crease.
The midpoint of the lung meridian along the forearm
The midpoint between LU5 and LU9
The midpoint of the heart meridian along the forearm
