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Basic Techniques of Xie & Bu Flashcards

1
Q

“Xie”

Reduce / Sedate / Disperse

A

Tx (Shi) Excess conditions

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2
Q

Functions of Xie are:

A

Eliminate pathogen or Harmonize hyperactive physiological functions

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3
Q

Xie resonates with the following acu-points for expelling pathogens:

A

SJ-5

LI-11

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4
Q

“Bu”

Tonify / Reinforce

A

Tx (Xu) Deficient/vacuity syndromes

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5
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Functions of Bu are:

A

Strengthen resistance (body’s defense) and condition

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6
Q

Bu resonates with the following points for tonification:

A

Ren-4

ST-36

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7
Q

The function of needle techniques are to:

A

Harmonize Yin & Yang

“Qi moves with the needle”

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8
Q

Mild stimulation is more _________.

A

tonifying

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9
Q

Strong stimulation is more _________.

A

sedating.

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10
Q

Needle range is the _________.

A

degrees turned in any direction

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11
Q

Slow insertion to required depth is:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

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12
Q

Insertion on the exhale.

A

Tonify / Reinforce

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13
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Hand may be held away from the body (not anchored).

A

Tonify / Reinforce

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14
Q

Against the flow of the meridian:

A

Sedate / Reduce

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15
Q

Insertion is swift/rapid/quick pushed to required depth in one movement.

A

Sedate / Reduce

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16
Q

Insert on exhale:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

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17
Q

Hand may rest on the body:

A

Sedate / Reduce

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18
Q

Focus on thrust

A

Tonify / Reinforce

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19
Q

Remove by lifting forcefully / quickly from interior to surface:

A

Sedate / Reduce

~ to draw perverse energy from interior to exterior

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20
Q

Focus on Lift on insertion:

A

Sedate / Reduce

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21
Q

Insert on inhale:

A

Sedate / Reduce

22
Q

Remove gently / slowly:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

23
Q

Thrust heavily / forefully / quickly:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

~ to use strength of thrust to make Yang qi penetrate

24
Q

Stimulation is infrequent/occasional with small range/amplitude:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

25
Q

Lift forcefully / quickly from interior to surface:

A

Sedate / Reduce

~ to draw perverse energy from interior to exterior

26
Q

Hand may rest on body:

A

Sedate / Reduce

~ to help disperse ~

27
Q

Against the flow of meridian:

A

Sedate / Reduce

28
Q

Combine ________ with rotation/twirling to avoid binding.

A

Lift & Thrust

29
Q

On needle insertion ________ moves qi and blood.

30
Q

Which needle stimulation technique promotes the flow of qi?

A

Rotation / Twirling

31
Q

Why should the needle never be rotated in one direction only?

A

it may cause binding

32
Q

Rotate clockwise:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

33
Q

Rotate toward midline of body:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

34
Q

Rotate for longer time:

A

Sedate / Reduce

35
Q

Rotate counter-clockwise:

A

Sedate / Reduce

36
Q

Rotate away from center of body:

A

Sedate / Reduce

37
Q

Rotate for short time:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

38
Q

Rotation range is lower (45–90º)

A

Tonify / Reinforce

39
Q

Rotate quickly w/ large amplitude:

A

Sedate / Reduce

40
Q

Rotation range is greater (180–360º)

A

Sedate / Reduce

41
Q

Rotate slowly w/ a small amplitude.

A

Tonify / Reinforce

42
Q

Qick withdrawl to just below the skin waiting for a second before taking needle out:

A

Tonify / Reinforce

~ makes Yang qi penetrate into interior ~

43
Q

Close hole for 3-4 sec

A

Tonify / Reinforce

44
Q

Withdraw on exhale

A

Sedate / Reduce

45
Q

Withdraw on inhale

A

Tonify / Reinforce

46
Q

Leave hole open

A

Sedate / Reduce

47
Q

Shake needle on withdraw to enlarge hole

A

Sedate / Reduce

48
Q

Withdraw on exhale

A

Sedate / Reduce

49
Q

Slow withdraw, little-by-little

A

Sedate / Reduce

~ to bring perverse qi from interior to the surface

50
Q

Leave hole open after withdraw

A

Sedate / Reduce

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