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5 Shu Stream Points Flashcards

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What are the 5 Shu transport points?

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The Five Shu Transport points are points that exist on every channel. Where the channel starts at the fingers or toes until the elbow or knee.

The five points are: Jing well, Ying Spring, Shu stream, Jing rover and He sea.

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What is a way to remember the order of the 5 Shu Transport points?

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Imagine a mountain with mist. As it flows down it forms a well (Jing well), to a spring (Ying Spring), to a stream (Shu stream), to a River (Jing river) to the sea (He-Sea).

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What is Jing-Well?

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Jing well points are located at the tip of the gingers or tips of the toes. Usually where the channel starts and is the most narrow/superficial.

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What are the energetic actions of Jing Well points?

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Qi emerges, emanates, appears and flows out. Qi changes polarity from yin to yang. Needling this point can have a quick and dramatic effect. Quickly drains excess out of the body (excess heat, prick to bleed).

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What are the applications of Jing-Well points?

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Jing well points…

  1. Clear heat
  2. Restore consciousness
  3. Rescue from collapse
  4. Treat the uppermost end of the channel.
  5. Treat fullness below the heart
  6. Treat disorders of the spirit
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What is Ying-Spring?

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Usually the second points on the channel, distal to the finger or toe joints.

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What is the energetic action of Ying Spring points?

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Qi slips, glides, flows; qi is swift. The qi is powerful, swirling and dynamic. These points can have a quick dramatic effect, especially at clearing heat.

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What are the applications of Ying spring points?

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  1. Clear heat

2. Treat changes in colour and changes of complexion and treat diseases of the yang channels and yin organs.

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What is Shu-Stream?

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Located at the third point along the channel, except for the GB channel. Proximal side of the knuckle or ankle.

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What is the energetic action of Shu-stream points?

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Qi pours, rushes down. The flow increases and becomes deeper. The point is able to transport things along with it. This is where the Wei qi gathers.

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What is the application of Shu-stream points?

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  1. Heaviness in the body and pain in the joints (dampness)
  2. Disorders of the yang channels and yin organs.
  3. Diseases manifesting intermittently (malaria)
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What are Jing River points?

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Located between the wrist and elbow or between the ankle and knee.

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What is the energetic action of of Jing river points?

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Qi flows like a current. The Chanel is bigger, wider and deeper.

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What are the applications of Jing River points?

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  1. Cough
  2. SOB
  3. fever and chills
  4. Diseases manifesting in the patients voice
  5. Diseases of the sinews and bones.
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What are He-Sea points?

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Located near the elbow or knee

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What are the energetic actions of the He-Sea points?

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Qi disappears, enters inward and goes deep. The channel is vast and deep. Qi comes together and joins the general circulation of the body, like a river joining the sea.

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What are the applications of He-Sea points?

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  1. Rebellious qi
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Disorders from irregular eating
  4. Diseases of the yang organs
  5. Diseases of the skin (yang channels).
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What is the five phase correspondences of the Shu transport points on the Yin channels?

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Jing-Well = Wood 
Ying-Spring = Fire
Shu-Stream = Earth 
Jing-River = Metal 
He-Sea = Water
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What is the five phase correspondences of the Shu transport points on the Yang channels?

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Jing-Well = Metal
Ying-Spring = Water
Shu-Stream = Wood
Jing-River = Fire
He-Sea = Earth
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What do Yin channel phase shu stream points treat? Jing well?

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Jing well in the wood phase treats fullness below the heart (liver)

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What do Yin channel phase shu stream points treat? Ying Spring?

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Ying-Spring points in the fire phase treat body heat

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What do Yin channel phase shu stream points treat? Shu stream?

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Shu-stream points in the earth phase treat heavy body and pain in the joints (earth, spleen & dampness)

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What do Yin channel phase shu stream points treat? Jing-River?

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Jing River points in the metal phase treat panting and coughing, spells of cold and heat.

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What do Yin channel phase shu stream points treat? He-Sea?

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He Sea points in the water phase treat counterflow qi and diarrhoea.

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If LU11 is a Jing-well (wood) point, what is the function of LU11?

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LU11 revives consciousness, clears heat and benefits the throat.

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If LU10 is a Ying Spring (fire) point, what is the function of the point?

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Ying Spring points clear heat, treat changes in colour and changes of complexion and treat diseases of the yang channels and yin organs.

Therefore, LU10 clears lung heat, benefits the throat, clears lung heat, descends rebellious qi, harmonises the stomach and heart.

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If LU9 is a Shu Stream (earth) point, what is the function of LU9?

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Shu stream points treat heaviness in the body and pain in the joints which can relate to dampness and phlegm.

LU9 Tonifies the lung and transforms phlegm. Activates the channel and alleviates pain. Promotes the descending function of the Lung. Regulates and harmonises the one hundred vessels.

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If LU8 is the Jing-River (metal) point, what is the function of LU8?

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Jing River points treat cough, SOB, fever and chills. As well as diseases of the sinews and bones.

Therefore, LU8 descends lung qi, alleviates cough and wheezing.

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If PC3 is a He-Sea and water point of the pericardium, what is the action of the point?

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He-Sea points treat rebellious qi, diarrhoea, disorders from irregular eating. Therefore PC3, clears heat from the qi, nutritive and blood levels. Harmonises the stomach and intestines and stops vomiting. Activates the channel and alleviates pain

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If PC5 is a Jing-River and Metal point, what are the functions of this point?

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Jing river points treat cough, SOB, fever and chills. Diseases manifesting in the patient’s voice. Diseases of the sinews and bones.

Therefore, PC5 transforms phlegm, settles and calms the spirit, descends rebellious qi and regulates the stomach and regulates menstruation.

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If PC7 is a Shu stream and earth point, what is the function of the point?

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Shu stream points treat heaviness in the body and pain in the joints (dampness). Disorders of the yang channels and yin organs. Diseases manifesting intermittently (malaria).

Therefore, PC7 functions to clear heat from the heart and calms the spirit, harmonises the stomach and intestines, unbinds the chest and clears the nutritive level and cools blood.

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PC8 is the Ying-Spring and fire point, what are the actions of the point?

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Ying-Spring points clear heat, treat changes in colour and changes of complexion and treat diseases of the yang channels and yin organs.

PC8 clears heat from the pericardium and revives consciousness, clears heat from the heart and calms the spirit, harmonises the stomach and clears heat from the middle jiao. Clears the nutritive level and cools blood.

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PC9 is the Jing-Well and Wood point, what are the actions of this point?

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Jing-Well points clear heat, restore consciousness, rescue from collapse. Treat the uppermost end of the channel. Treat fullness below the heart. Treat disorders of the spirit.

PC9 clears heat from the pericardium, revives consciousness, clears the heart and benefits the tongue, clears summer-heat.

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If HE9 is a Jing-Well and wood point, what are the actions of this point?

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Jing well points Clear heat, restore consciousness, rescue from collapse. Treat the uppermost end of the channel. Treat fullness below the heart. Treat disorders of the spirit.

Therefore, HT9 1. Revives consciousness, 2. Clears Heat and benefits the tongue, eyes and throat and 3. Regulates heat qi and calms the spirit.

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If HT8 is a Ying-Spring and Fire point, what are the actions of the point?

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Ying-Spring points clear heat, treat changes in colour and changes of complexion and treat diseases of the yang channels and yin organs.

Therefore, HT8 1. Clears heat from the heart and small intestine, calms the spirit, regulates heart qi, activates the channel and alleviates pain.

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HT7 is a Shu-Stream and earth point, what is the function of this point?

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Heaviness in the body and pain in the joints (dampness). Disorders of the yang channels and yin organs. Diseases manifesting intermittently (malaria)

Therefore, HT7 calms the spirit, regulates and tonifies the heart (Yuan Source)

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If HT4 is the Jing-River and metal point, what is the point function?

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Jing-River points treat cough, SOB, fever and chills. Diseases manifesting in the patient’s voice. Diseases of the sinews and bones.

Therefore, HT4 calms the spirit and benefits the voice and relaxes the muscles and sinews.

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If HT3 is the He-Sea and water point of the heart channel, what is the function of this point?

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He-Sea points treat rebellious qi, diarrhoea, disorders from irregular eating. Diseases of the yang organs.

Therefore HT3 calms the spirit, transforms phlegm and cleats heat, activates the channel and benefits the arm.

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If LI1 is the Jing-Well and metal point, what is the function of this point?

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o Revive consciousness
o Clear excess/heat
o Treat the upper end of the channel
o Treat fullness below the Heart

Therefore, LI1 Clears heat, reduces swelling and alleviates pain. Revives consciousness.

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If LI2 is the Ying-Spring and water point, what is the function of this point?

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Ying-Spring points clear heat, treat changes in colour and changes of complexion and treat diseases of the yang channels and yin organs.

Therefore LI2, expels wind, clears heat and reduces swelling. Alleviates pain.

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LI3 is a shu-stream and wood point, what is the function of this point?

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Shu stream points treat Heaviness in the body and pain in the joints (dampness). Disorders of the yang channels and yin organs. Diseases manifesting intermittently (malaria).

Therefore, LI3 expels wind and heat, clears heat and benefits the throat and teeth. Dispels fullness and treats diarrhoea.

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LI5 is the Jing-River and Fire point of the LI, what is the function of this point?

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Jing-River points treat cough, SOB, fever and chills. Diseases manifesting in the patient’s voice. Diseases of the sinews and bones.

Therefore LI5 clears heat and alleviates pain, clears yangming fire, calms the spirit and benefits the wrist joint.

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LI11 is the He-sea and earth point, what is the function of this point?

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He-Sea points treat rebellious qi, diarrhoea, disorders from irregular eating. Diseases of the yang organs. Diseases of the skin (yang channels).

Therefore, LI11 clears heat, cools the blood, eliminates wind, drains damp and alleviates itching. Regulates qi and blood. Activates the channel and alleviates pain.

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TE1 is the Jing-Well and Metal point, what is the function of this point?

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Jing-well points clear heat, restore consciousness, rescue from collapse. Treat the uppermost end of the channel. Treat fullness below the heart. Treat disorders of the spirit.

Therefore, TE1 clears upper jiao heat, benefits the ears and tongue, activates the channel and alleviates pain.

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TE2 is the Ying-Spring and Water point, what are the functions of this point?

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Ying-Spring points Clear heat, treat changes in colour and changes of complexion and treat diseases of the yang channels and yin organs.

Therefore, TE2 disperses upper jiao heat and benefits the ears. Calms the spirit and activates the channel and alleviates pain.

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TE3 is the Shu-Stream and wood point, what are the functions of this point?

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Shu-Stream points treat Heaviness in the body and pain in the joints (dampness). Disorders of the yang channels and yin organs. Diseases manifesting intermittently (malaria).

Therefore, TE3 clears heat, benefits the ears, clears the head and eye. Activates the channel and alleviates pain.

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TE6 is the Jing-River and fire point, what are the functions of this point?

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Jing-River points treat cough, SOB, fever and chills. Diseases manifesting in the patient’s voice. Diseases of the sinews and bones.

Therefore, TE6 regulates qi and clears heat in the three jiao, benefits the chest and lateral costal region, moves the stool, benefits the voice, activates the channel and alleviates pain.

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TE10 is the He-Sea and Earth point, what is the function of this point?

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He-Sea points treat rebellious qi, diarrhoea, disorders from irregular eating. Diseases of the yang organs. Diseases of the skin (yang channels).

Therefore, TE10 transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules, regulates qi and descends rebellion, calms the spirit, clears heat from the TE channel. Activates the channel and alleviates pain.

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SI1 is the Jing-Well and Metal point, what are the actions of this point?

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Jing-Well points: 
Revive consciousness 
Clear heat/excess 
Treat the upper end of the channel 
Treat fullness below the heart

Therefore, SI1
Revives consciousness
Clears heat, expels wind-heat and benefits sensory orifices
Promotes lactation and benefits breasts (connection to REN17)

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SI2 is the Ying-Spring and water point, what are the functions of this point?

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Ying-Spring points clear heat therefore, SI2
Clears wind-heat and reduces swelling
Benefits the eye, nose, ears, throat
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

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SI3 is the Shu-Stream and Wood point, what are the actions of this point?

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Shu-Stream points clear heat and treat Body heaviness and pain in the joints, therefore, SI3 Benefits occiput, neck and back
Regulates Du-Mai
Calms Shen and treats epilepsy
Clears wind and heat, benefits sensory orifices
Activates channel and alleviates pain
Treats malaria

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SI5 is the Jing-River and fire point, what are the actions of this point?

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Jing-River points clear heat, therefore, SI5
Clears heat and reduces swelling
Benefits ears and eyes
Calms shen

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SI8 is the He-Sea and earth point, what are the functions of this point?

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He-Sea points therefore SI8 rebellious qi, diarrhoea, disorders from irregular eating. Diseases of the yang organs. Diseases of the skin (yang channels).

Clears heat and dissipates swelling
Calms shen
Activates channel and alleviates pain

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