Acu 2 Kidney Channel Flashcards
Kidney meridian
Foot Shaoyang
Kidney is on duty
5-7pm
the kidney meridian connects with which organs
Kidney, bladder, liver, lung, heart, throat, tongue
abnormality in the meridian
hungry without desire to eat, dark dull facial complexion, cough with blood, dyspnea, blurred vision, forgetfulness, feels like heart is suspending in the air, not peaceful, kidney qi deficiency: easily scared, palpitations, feels like they are about to be captured, bone problems, cold bones, cold limbs, numbness,
the kidney meridian treats
kidney disease
what is “kidney” disease
mouth heat, dry tongue, sore throat, irritability, heart pain, jaundice, diarrhea, pain/weakness/cold along the course of the meridian, prefer to lie down, heat/pain in the sole
Meridian illness
headache, dizziness, blurred vision, sore throat, swollen throat, teeth pain, tinnitus, deafness, medial malleolus, swollen heel and heel pain, lower back, pain along the course of the meridian
zang fu illness
irregular menstruation, period pain, nocturnal emission, impotency, unsmooth urine, enuresis, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema, mental disorders, diabetes
chest, heart irritability, unpeaceful due to
rebellious qi in the kidney
constipation and unsmooth urine due to
excessive qi in the kidney luo collateral
lower back pain due to
deficiency qi in the kidney luo collateral
where does the kidney channel primary meridian originate
beneath the little toe
describe the kidney primary channel
from the little toe it crosses the sole of the foot, climbs up the leg, connects with SP6, continues to the thigh and intersects Du1, enters the spine, kidney, and bladder. Intersects the ren channel at Ren 3, 4, and 7.
describe the first branch of the kidney primary channel
the first branch emerges from the kidney, ascends through the liver and diaphragm, enters the lungs and throat, terminates at the rot of the tongue (LU/KD essence)
describe the second branch of the kidney primary channel
another branch separates from the lung, joins with the heart, disperses in the chest to link with the pericardium channel at Ren 17
where does the kidney divergent channel begin
in the popliteal fossa
describe the kidney divergent channel
separates at the popliteal fossa
connects with the bladder divergent channel, kidneys, and root of the tongue
emerges at the nape of the neck to converge with the bladder primary channel
where does the kidney luo channel begin
at KD4
describe the kidney luo channel
from KD4 it ascends, connects with the bladder channel, and spreads into the lumbar vertebrae
describe the kidney sinew channel
from beneath the little toe it joins the spleen sinew channel, connects with the bladder sinew channel, and binds with the genitals
describe the first branch of the kidney sinew channel
it travels internally to the spinal vertebra, ascends to the neck where it binds to the occipital bone and converges with the bladder sinew meridian
Pathological symptoms of the kidney sinew channel
cramping at the bottom of the foot, cramping and pain along the course of the channel, convulsion and spasm associated with epilepsy, if the disease is on the exterior/yang, the patient cannot bend forward, if the disease is on the interior/yin, the patient cannot bend backwards
what is the kidney paired with according to six channel theory
heart
the interior pathway of the kidney primary channel connects with the
bladder organ
the kidney luo connecting channel connects with the
bladder channel
the kidney divergent channel intersects the bladder channel on the
thigh
the kidney primary channel intersects the conception vessel at
Ren 3, 4, 7, 14
the kidney primary channel ascends through the
liver, diaphragm, lung, and heart
the kidney primary channel ascends through the
throat
the kidney primary and divergent channels ascend to
the root of the tongue
the kidney primary, luo connecting, and sinew channels spread into the
spine
the kidney sinew channel ascends to the
genitals
jing well
KD1
ying spring
KD2
shu stream
KD3
yuan source
KD3
luo point
KD4
xi cleft
KD5
confluent point of the yin motility
KD6
jing river
KD7
xi cleft of the yin motility
KD8
xi cleft of the yin linking
KD9
meeting point of the chong mai
KD16
KD 1 functions
- gyno, urological, phlegm, genitals, throat, mental will power
open orifies
head problems - pain, HBP, stroke, dizziness
guides blood down
mental disease
KD2 functions
- gyno, urological, phlegm, genitals, throat, mental will power
benefits the yin
sore throat
diabetes, dry mouth
KD3 functions
- gyno, urological, phlegm, genitals, throat, mental will power
stops cough (earth point generates metal) lung/throat, stimulates appetite
kidney deficiency related to aging
gout
KD 4 functions
- gyno, urological, phlegm, genitals, throat, mental will power
heart, lung, digestion
urological, difficulty breathing, asthma, helps grasp lung qi
KD 5 functions
- gyno, urological, phlegm, genitals, throat, mental will power
benefit kidney, clera heat
invigorate blood (xi cleft point)
*pelvic area
KD 6 functions
- gyno, urological, phlegm, genitals, throat, mental will power
nourish yin with KD 3
clear heat and benefit throat (confluent point)
blood, menstruation
KD 7 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
benefit water and relieve swelling (more yang qi)
tonify kidney yang with KD 3
urological - kidney infection, UTI, urine retention
all kinds of sweating (pair with HT6, UB 43)
KD 8 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
KD 9 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
kidney detoxification - sores, varicose veins, gout, kidney stones, stubborn chronic boils and ulcers
KD 10 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
knee problems, mental disorder
KD 11 functions
- chong meridian, gyno, urological, front genitals, intestines
KD 12 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
consolidates essence
KD 13 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
“qi cave”
tonifies, fertility
KD 14 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
four fulls: qi, blood, food, water
KD 15 functions
- gyno, urological, genitals, intestines, mental
benefit kidney and liver, intestines, stimulates SI
KD 16 functions
- chong meridian
intestines, urological
KD 17 functions
- chong meridian
regulate qi and intestines
KD 18 functions
- chong meridian
stomach, middle, jiao, intestines
KD 19 functions
- chong meridian
stomach, intestines
KD 20 functions
- chong meridian
mental disease
clear heat
KD 21 functions
- chong meridian
breast
KD 22 functions
lung and chest
KD 23 functions
lung and chest
breast and lactation
KD 24 functions
lung and chest
KD 25 functions
lung and chest
KD 26 functions
lung and chest
KD 27 functions
lung and chest
regulates hormones
plum pit qi
KD 1 location
on the sole of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, approximately one third of the distance between the base of the second toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed
KD 1 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 2 location
on the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in a depression distal and inferior to the navicular bone
KD 2 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 3 location
In the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus
KD 3 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 4 location
Approximately 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between KD 3 and KD 5, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon
KD 4 angle and depth
oblique-perpendicular anteriorly 0.5 cun
KD 5 location
1 cun inferior to KD 3 in a depression anterior and superior to the calcaneal tuberosity
KD 5 angle and depth
Oblqiue-perpendicular directed away from the bone, 0.3-0.5 cun
KD 6 location
1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles
KD 6 angle and depth
oblique superiorly 0.3-0.5 cun
KD 7 location
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to KD 3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon
KD 7 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 8 location
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KD 3 and 0.5 cun anterior to KD 7, posterior to the medial crest of the tibia
KD 8 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 9 location
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to KD 3, on the line drawn between KD 3 and KD 10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial crest of the tibia
KD 9 angle and depth
Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
KD 10 location
At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and the semimembranosus tendons
KD 10 angle and depth
Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
KD 11 location
On the lower abdomen, 5 cun below the umbilicus, at the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 2)
KD 11 angle and depth
perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 12 location
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, one cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 3)
KD 12 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 13 location
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 4)
KD 13 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 14 location
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus, 3 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 14 angle and depth
Perpendicular 1-1.5
KD 15 location
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, 4 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 15 angle and depth
Perpendicular 1-1.5
KD 16 location
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus
KD 16 angle and depth
Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
KD 17 location
On the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 10)
KD 17 angle and depth
Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
KD 18 location
On the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 18 angle and depth
Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
KD 19 location
On the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 12)
KD 19 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 20 location
On the upper abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 13)
KD 20 angle and detph
Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
KD 21 location
On the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 14)
KD 21 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
KD 22 location
In the 5th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 22 angle and depth
Transverse-oblique directed laterally along the intercostal space 0.5-1 cun
KD 23 location
In the 4th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 23 angle and depth
Transverse-oblique directed laterally along the intercostal space 0.5-1 cun
KD 24 location
In the 3rd intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 24 angle and depth
Transverse-oblique directed laterally along the intercostal space 0.5-1 cun
KD 25 location
In the 2nd intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 25 angle and depth
Transverse-oblique directed laterally along the intercostal space 0.5-1 cun
KD 26 location
In the 1st intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 26 angle and depth
Transverse-oblique directed laterally along the intercostal space 0.5-1 cun
KD 27 location
In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 27 angle and depth
Transverse-oblique insertion directed laterally along the inferior border of the clavicle 0.5-1 cun
the luo connecting point of the foot shao yin meridian is
KD4
the xi cleft point of the yin motility vessel belongs to which meridian
foot shao yin KD
which point is best to tonify kidney, regualte qi, and receive qi
KD27
the xi cleft point of the yin linking meridian si
KD9
which of the following is not a correct description of KD7
contraindicated in pregnancy
foot shao yin meridian originates at
beneat the little toe
which point has the meaning of “qi cave” and can tonify the chong-ren meridian, regulate lower jiao qi
KD13
the meridian that governs “kidney” disease is
foot shao yin
when qi is deficient, one will be easily scared, has palpitation and feels like to be captured. “bone” problems such as cold bones, numb and sore limbs due to qi and blood obstruction relates to the
foot shao yin meridian
according to the chapter on meridians in ling shu, the lu connecting meridian, known as Da Zhong, at the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus, encircles the heel and diverges to tai yang is the luo connecting meridian of
foot tai yang
which symptom is NOT related to foot shao yin meridian
Headache
which point belongs to the foot shao yin kidney meridian and is a xi cleft point
KD8
KD6 is connected to
the yin motility vessel
which organ is not related to foot shao yin kidney meridian
spleen
which point is the best to tonify kidney qi, treat nocturnal emission, painful penis, leukorrhea, prolapsed uterus etc
KD12
which point is the best to nourish kidney qi, benefit yin, treat diabetes, and dry mouth
KD2
which point is the best to regulate period blood, nourish kidney yin, and tonify kidney yang
KD3
which point is best to regualte period blood, invigorate blood, treat irregular menstruation, and period pain
KD5
which point is the best to treat either sleepiness or insomnia, dry and sore throat, fear and terror
KD6
in the case of kidney yin deficiency which points would you choose for tonify mother purge son theory
UB52, UB59, KD7
in the case of spleen and kidney yang deficiency, which points would you use for tonify mother puge sone theory
UB20, UB25, KD7, LU8
both UB52 and KD6 can treat epilepsy. how are they different
UB62 is for the yang motility, KD6 is for the yin motility. so UB62 is for daytime epilepsy and KD6 is for night time epilepsy
why both profuse sweating and absence of sweating can be used with KD7 and LI4
both have dual function
KD7 tonifies kidney yang qi or regulates it
LI4 is the yuan source point and regulates the lung and controls pores
