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Class Two: General Flashcards

1
Q

Transporting points are also referred to as…?

A

Antique Points

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What is the function of Transporting Points/Antique Points?

A

They help with the clearing and moving of energy through the channel and from the Jing-Well to He-Sea points in particular.

Transporting/Antique points have individual functions of each point as well as Five Phase functions and can be used for promotion or controlling of cycles.

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3
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He Sea points at the elbows and knees are often viewed as…?

A

Gates that can be used to pull out or push in pathogens to tonify or sedate

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Jing Well

General Location:

A

Most distal. Either at the beginning or end of the channel on the fingers or toes

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5
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Jing Well

General Uses:

A 
Fullness in the epigastrium
Febrile conditions
Resuscitation
Releases the exterior
Stimulates the entire channel
Treats any organ condition
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6
Q

Ying-Spring

General Location:

A

2nd most distal point on the hand or foot channel(s)

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Ying-Spring

General Uses:

A

Febrile disease

Changes in complexion from any condition

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8
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Shu-Stream

General Location:

A

Varies

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Shu-Stream

General Uses:

A

Heavy sensation of the body
Bi syndrome/damp wind
Pain
Diseases that change with seasons or days and move from one area to another

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Jing River

General Location:

A

Varies, but always between the Shu-Stream and He Sea

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Jing River

General Uses:

A

Cough
Asthma
Changes of the voice

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He-Sea

General Location:

A

At the elbow or knee

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He-Sea

General Uses:

A

Diseases related to diet
Diarrhea due to rebellious Qi
Blood stagnation in the channels
Treats internal organs

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14
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Yuan Source Points

Location (General)

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In the vicinity of the wrist or ankle

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15
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Yuan Source Points

Location (Yin)

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The source points of the Yin channels are the Stream-Shu points

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16
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Yuan Source Points

Location (Yang)

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The source points of the Yang organs are one point proximal to the Shu-Stream points

17
Q

Yuan Source Points

General:

A

It is the source of where the Yuan qi for the organ resides.

Yang organ source points are used for excess patterns to expel pathogenic factors. They assist with enhancing the organs function of releasing and emptying

Yin organ source points are considered more important for tonification. They assist with the Yin organ’s function of collecting, storing, and building

18
Q

Transporting Points/Antique Points

Order (from distal to proximal)

A 
Jing Well
Ying-Spring
Shu-Stream
Jing River
He-Sea
19
Q

Luo Points

General Usage:

A

Treats blood conditions
Treats emotions and releases emotional intensities
Used to reinforce or reduce its own channel and/or its paired channel

20
Q

Xi Cleft Points

General Usage

A

Regulate the qi and blood flow. Used for stagnation, blockages, and (an emergency point) for restoring normal functions of these conditions.

They are most commonly used for treating acute pain as well pain due to bi syndrome

21
Q

Xi Cleft points are also referred to as…?

A

Accumulation points

22
Q

Xi Cleft Points

General Location:

A

Generally located between the ankles and knees on the legs and the wrists and the elbows on the arms

23
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Eight Influential Points

General Usage:

A

The eight influential points regulate the function of the corresponding substance, organs, or areas of the body

24
Q

Eight Influential Points

Areas (List):

A 
Qi
Vessels
Tendons
Marrow
Blood
Bones
Fu Organs
Zang Organs
25
Q

Eight Influential Points

Qi:

A

Ren 17

26
Q

Eight Influential Points

Vessels:

A

Lung 9

27
Q

Eight Influential Points

Tendons:

A

GB 34

28
Q

Eight Influential Points

Marrow:

A

GB 39

29
Q

Eight Influential Points

Blood:

A

BL 17

30
Q

Eight Influential Points

Bones:

A

BL 11

31
Q

Eight Influential Points

Fu Organs:

A

Ren 12

32
Q

Eight Influential Points

Zang Organs:

A

Liv 13

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