Acu 2 Liver Channel Flashcards
liver is on duty
1-3am
the liver primary channel connects with which organs
genitals, stomach, liver, gallbladder, throat, nose, pharynx, eyes, brain, lungs, lips
the liver treats
liver disease
abnormality in the meridian
lower back pain, hernia, lower abdominal swelling, bloating, dry throat, dusty and pale facial complexion, chest oppression, epigastric distention, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, fever, hands and feet bramping, abdominal pain, vomiting, hiccups, urine retention, bed wetting
where does the liver primary channel begin
on the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the big toe at LV 1
describe the liver primary channel
from LV 1 it ascends the leg connects with Sp 6 and crosses the spleen channel 8 cun above the medial malleolus encirlces the genitals crosses Ren 2-4 Connects with the lung and stomach ascends to the eye and vertex at Du 20
describe the liver luo connecting channel
from lv 5 it ascends the leg, connects with the gall bladder channel, and ascends to the genitals
describe the liver sinew channel
ascends to the genitals
the liver channel is paired with which channel according to six channel theory
pericardium
the liver primary, luo, and sinew all go to the
genitals (the divergent goes to the pubic region
the liver primary channel enters the lower
abdomen
teh liver primary channel cures around the
stomach
the liver primary channel spreads in the
lung
the liver primary channel ascends just posterior to the
throat
the liver primary channel links with the
eye system
the liver primary channel ascends to the
vertex
LV 1 functions
- gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
2. stops menstrual bleeding, calms the spirit and sedates convulsiosn
LV 2 functions
- gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
2. five sense organs, purges fire and liver yang rising
LV 3 functions
- gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
- subdue liver and extinguish wind, more for blood and yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation, stops pain, genitals, hypertension
LV 4 functions
- gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
2. benefits the lower jiao and genitals
LV 5 functions
- gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
2. regulate menstruation, stop leukorrhea, menses, bleeding
LV 6 functions
- gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
2. stops bleeding (xi cleft)
LV 7 functions
- gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
2. local point