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145 important points - part 8 (RN, DU) Flashcards

1
Q

this point stimulates speech

- for aphasia with HT5

A

DU15

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2
Q

what is the extra point that is 3.5 cun lateral from DU3?

A

Yao Yan

- good for lumbar pain, frequent urination, irregular menstruation

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3
Q

this point is good for Lin syndrome because it clears damp-heat
also used for local stagnation…like EXCESS cases of amenorrhea/dysmenorrhea due to blood stasis

A

RN3

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4
Q

this point eliminates Internal Wind: spasm, convulsion, tremor, epilepsy
also tonifies LU

A

DU12

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5
Q

this is the empirical point for jaundice

it resolves damp-heat in the LV/GB

A

DU9

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6
Q

these 3 points line up with the anatomy of the stomach

A

RN10, 12, 13

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7
Q

this point benefits the essence, is used for impotence and is known as the “Baywatch Point” because it is used as first aid in drowning

A

RN1

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8
Q

what is the location of DU12?

A

under T3

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9
Q

RN6 vs RN17

A

RN6
moves qi - in MJ, LJ
tonifies qi - of whole body

RN17
influential point of qi
ONLY moves qi - in UJ

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10
Q

empirical point for boils

A

DU10

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11
Q

what 3 meridians start at Ming Men but emerge at RN1

A

Ren, Du, Chong

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12
Q

yin/yang jaundice - which is from cold-damp and which is from damp-heat

A

yang jaundice = damp-heat

yin jaundice= cold-damp

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13
Q

6 yang channels cross here

A

DU14 - Great Hammer

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14
Q

the 4 basic points for palpitations are…

A

PC6 - command pt of chest
HT7 - HT yuan
RN14 - HT front-mu
UB15 - HT back-shu

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15
Q

what is the front-mu of the UB

A

RN3

you SEDATE only because it’s used for EXCESS

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16
Q

this point:

  • clears Heat (exterior + Shaoyang + yangming channel)
  • releases exterior wind-heat
  • warms the 4 limbs (w/ moxa)
A

DU14

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17
Q

which point is the “boss of the head” but not a command point

A

DU20

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18
Q

what are some points you could prescribe for plum pit syndrome? include 2 local RN points

A 
RN22
RN17
PC6 - open the chest
LV3 - 
ST40 - phlegm
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19
Q

what points to add to RN3 for Lin syndrome

A

UB28 (UB back-shu to regulate UB)

SP9 (damp)

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20
Q

what is the extra point associated with RN23

A

EP = Shian Lian Qian

“Upper RN23” because RN23’s name is Lian Qian

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21
Q

what part of the brain is under DU15

A

medulla oblongata

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22
Q

what is the innervation of RN12

A

7th ICS nerve

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23
Q

what is the ONLY point on the body that you needle obliquely downward

A

RN15

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24
Q

this point clears the mind, lifts the spirit, ascends SP yang (deficiency above, excess below), promotes resuscitation, eliminates interior wind

A

DU20

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25
Q

this is a local point that is used for the chest, breast

A

RN17

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26
Q

this RN point is used for damp, edema, Tan-yin (phlegm-fluids), ascites

A

RN9

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27
Q

this is the front-mu of the heart so is useful for palpitations, mental symptoms

28
Q

what part of the brain is under DU16

A

medulla oblongata

29
Q

4 point combo to open the nose

A

LU7 + LI4 + LI20 + DU23

30
Q

this point tonifies qi and yang
raises yang qi
regulates the GI tract

A

RN6 - Sea of Qi

31
Q

PL: what points are on the same line with RN17? (nipple line)

A

RN17-KD23-ST17-PC1-SP18

32
Q

this is used as a local point for facial problems: paralysis

33
Q

this is a local point for the tongue

so good for aphasia, slurred speech

34
Q

point combo for epigastric problem

A

RN12 + ST36 + PC6

35
Q

what are the 3 points that treat BOTH interior and exterior wind

A

GB20, DU16, LI4

36
Q

used for facial edema (yang edema)

A

DU26 - bc it looks like a ditch

37
Q

this point promotes the transformation of fluids and controls the water passages

A

RN9 - Water Divide

38
Q

3 points on the back that tonify LU

A

DU12
UB13 - LU back-shu
UB43 - Rich for the Vitals
all at the same level except for UB43 (it’s 1 down because UB42 is a shen point)

39
Q

this is a basic point for lower backache (and name other 2 basic points as well)

A

DU3
also UB40, UB23
(command point of lumbar + back-shu of KD)

40
Q

this point regulates the Du channel

41
Q

this point is used to rescue yang when used with moxa on salt (for yang collapse)

42
Q

what are the 3 points that are good for aphasia?

A

HT5 - HT luo point
DU15 - Mute Gate
RN23 - local point

43
Q

what are the 2 extra points that treat uterus problems and their mnemonics are 3/3 and 4/4

A

Zi Gong = 3 cun from RN3

Ti Tuo = 4 cun from RN4

44
Q

DU14 clears what kinds of heat?

A
  1. exterior wind-heat
  2. Shaoyang heat
  3. Yang ming channel heat (NOT organ heat)
45
Q

this point is used for COLD with moxa only

also strengthens the Spleen

46
Q

this is the front-mu of the PC, and the influential point of qi

47
Q

this point is the crossing point of Ren/Du/Chong

48
Q

what is the needling technique for RN17?

A

0.2 cun perpendicular, then .5-1.0 cun going down

49
Q

supporting point for rectal prolapse (and the other points for prolapse)

A

DU1

prolapse = ST36 + RN6 + DU20

50
Q

this point tonifies yin

can also be used to tonify yang (if moxa is used)

51
Q

this is the luo-connecting point of the Ren - so used for itching of the abdominal skin
also calms the mind

52
Q

this point tonifies KDYang and warms the Ming Men

53
Q

luo-connecting points of Ren and Du

A

RN15, DU1

both under tail/tailbone

54
Q

what is the extra point associated with RN24, and what is it’s location

A

Jia Cheng Jiang

2 points that are each 1 fun lateral to RN24

55
Q

dui-xue for abdominal problem

A

RN12 + ST36

56
Q

these RN points can be used for food retention and to descend the qi

A

RN10, 13

line up with sphincters so can only REGULATE/DESCEND qi…so for EXCESS only

57
Q

what 3 points are contraindicated for needling

A

ST17, RN8, LV12

58
Q

this point can be used for ANY abdominal problem

59
Q

what is the crossing point for Yangming channel

A

DU26

great for resuscitation because of their “abundant qi and blood”

60
Q

benefits the throat, soothes asthma, stops cough

61
Q

this point on the DU channel is for BOTH Interior and Exterior Wind

62
Q

used for ACUTE lower backache (traumatic)

63
Q

this RN point is for TONIFICATION only

A

RN4

used only in deficiency cases

64
Q

this point opens the nose

65
Q

this point regulates song qi: circulation, respiration

66
Q

this is the front-mu of the ST and the influential point of Fu

NCCAOM - POINTS #1 (14 decks)

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