145 important points - part 1 + 2 (LU, LI) Flashcards
this point opens the Lung water passage
LI6
this LU point opens the water passages, for Yang edema
LU7
yuan-source pt of Lung
so it tonifies the LU
LU9
moxa here can treat hemorrhoids
LU6
hemorrhoids happen at the end of the LI so can use paired channel’s xi-cleft to treat
you can bleed this point for a sore throat
LU11
LU5 vs LU10 - whats the difference?
LU5 - good for Phlegm-Heat (exterior + interior)
LU10 - good for LU Heat (nostrils flaring)
luo-connecting point of LU
LU7
this point benefits sinews, promotes circulation of qi in the channels, stops pain, and expels wind…
so it is a good point for Bi syndrome, Wei syndrome, hives, etc
LI15 - Shoulder Transporting Point
local points for facial edema (yang) + feet edema (yin)
facial = DU26 (looks like a ditch/canal so it helps take water away) ankle = SP5, GB41
dui xue to stop LU bleeding
UB17 + LU6
who is the fire engine?
LI11
(it clears heat but you have to give it an address i.e. to clear LV heat you would add LI11 to LV2 which is the LV ying-spring point)
this point treats internal Wind
LI4
3 best points to tonify SP qi
ST36 (horary)
SP3 (horary)
UB20 (SP back-shu)
dui-xue for powerful qi + blood tonic
LI10 + ST36
Leg 3 Miles + Arm 3 Miles
both are yang ming (abundant qi and blood)
dui xue to move blood
UB17 + SP10
LU7 vs LU9
LU7
exterior, interior
excess, deficiency
water (Yang edema)
LU9
interior
deficiency
phlegm (but petter pts for LU phlegm are LU5, LU1)
this point disperses exterior wind
can be used in both W-C and W-H
LI4
what is the exit point of LU
LU7
dui-xue to clear LU heat
LU10 + LI11
what is the master point of the Ren Mai?
LU7
Window of the Sky points
on the neck (not SCM)
RN22
UB10
DU16