For a patient with Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs, which point would you select?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the treatment of Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs focuses on resolving phlegm and addressing the cold nature of the condition. The Lung channel has various points that can be effective, but selecting the Water point on this channel is particularly significant.

The Water point on the Lung channel is associated with the function of dispersing fluids and resolving phlegm, particularly when there is a cold component involved. Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs often leads to symptoms like cough with white, watery sputum, a feeling of oppression in the chest, and a pale complexion. The Water point aids in transforming and expelling phlegm while also helping to regulate Lung Qi, allowing for a better flow of energy and fluids.

The Earth point on the Lung channel, in contrast, is more associated with nourishing and grounding functions, which may not directly address the need to expel cold phlegm. While the Wood point on the Spleen channel does relate to transforming dampness, its connection to the specific pathology of Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs is weaker than that of the Water point on the Lung channel itself. Similarly, selecting the Earth point on the Spleen channel would be