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Conception Vessel "Part 1" Flashcards

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These are the functions for which point?

  1. Regulates the anterior and posterior yin
  2. Drains damp heat
  3. Calms the spirit
  4. Promotes resuscitation and revives from drowning
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Ren1 “Hui Yin”

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List the actions for Ren1 “Hui Yin”

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  1. Regulates the anterior and posterior yin
  2. Drains damp heat
  3. Calms the spirit
  4. Promotes resuscitation and revives from drowning
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  1. Benefits urination
  2. Regulates the lower jiao
  3. Warms and invigorates the Kidneys
    These are the actions for which point?
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Ren2 “Qu Gu”

“Notes”
Rarely used needle Ren3 towards Ren2 for low libido

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List the functions for Ren2 “Qu Gu”

“Notes”
Rarely used needle Ren3 towards Ren2 for low libido

A
  1. Benefits urination
  2. Regulates the lower jiao
  3. Warms and invigorates the Kidneys
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What are the functions for Ren2 “Qu Gu”

“Notes”
Rarely used needle Ren3 towards Ren2 for low libido

A
  1. Benefits urination
  2. Regulates the lower jiao
  3. Warms and invigorates the Kidneys
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These are the actions for which point

  1. Benefits the Bladder, regulates qi transformation and drains damp-heat
  2. Drains dampness and treats leucorrhoea
  3. Benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation
  4. Dispels stagnation and benefits the lower jiao
  5. Fortifies the Kidneys
A

Ren3 “Zhong Ji”

Front Mu of Bladder

“Notes”
For UTI, combine this point with Ub28 and Sp9. Ren3 is important for gynecological treatments, especially when due to blood stasis. All the points level with Ren3 are good to use “Kd12, St29, Zi Gong Xue”

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List the actions for Ren3 “Zhong Ji”

Front Mu of Bladder

“Notes”
For UTI, combine this point with Ub28 and Sp9. Ren3 is important for gynecological treatments, especially when due to blood stasis. All the points level with Ren3 are good to use “Kd12, St29, Zi Gong Xue”

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  1. Benefits the Bladder, regulates qi transformation and drains damp-heat
  2. Drains dampness and treats leucorrhoea
  3. Benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation
  4. Dispels stagnation and benefits the lower jiao
  5. Fortifies the Kidneys
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What are the actions for Ren3 “Zhong Ji”

Front Mu of Bladder

“Notes”
For UTI, combine this point with Ub28 and Sp9. Ren3 is important for gynecological treatments, especially when due to blood stasis. All the points level with Ren3 are good to use “Kd12, St29, Zi Gong Xue”

A
  1. Benefits the Bladder, regulates qi transformation and drains damp-heat
  2. Drains dampness and treats leucorrhoea
  3. Benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation
  4. Dispels stagnation and benefits the lower jiao
  5. Fortifies the Kidneys
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  1. Fortifies the original qi and benefits essence
  2. Tonifies and nourishes the Kidneys
  3. Warms and fortifies the Spleen
  4. Benefits the uterus and assists conception
  5. Regulates the lower jiao and benefits the Bladder
  6. Regulates Small Intestine qi
  7. Restores collapse
    These are the actions for which point?
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Ren4 “Guan Yuan”

Front Mu of Small Intestine

“Notes”
This point treats Kd Yin Def. With Moxa it can increase Kd Yang nd Yuan Qi. Using Mona at Ren4 is like giving the formula Shi Quan Da Bu Tang.

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Describe the functions of Ren4 “Guan Yuan”

Front Mu of Small Intestine

“Notes”
This point treats Kd Yin Def. With Moxa it can increase Kd Yang nd Yuan Qi. Using Mona at Ren4 is like giving the formula Shi Quan Da Bu Tang.

A
  1. Fortifies the original qi and benefits essence
  2. Tonifies and nourishes the Kidneys
  3. Warms and fortifies the Spleen
  4. Benefits the uterus and assists conception
  5. Regulates the lower jiao and benefits the Bladder
  6. Regulates Small Intestine qi
  7. Restores collapse
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List the actions of Ren4 “Guan Yuan”

Front Mu of Small Intestine

“Notes”
This point treats Kd Yin Def. With Moxa it can increase Kd Yang nd Yuan Qi. Using Mona at Ren4 is like giving the formula Shi Quan Da Bu Tang.

A
  1. Fortifies the original qi and benefits essence
  2. Tonifies and nourishes the Kidneys
  3. Warms and fortifies the Spleen
  4. Benefits the uterus and assists conception
  5. Regulates the lower jiao and benefits the Bladder
  6. Regulates Small Intestine qi
  7. Restores collapse
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What point are these actions describing

  1. Moves and benefits the water passages
  2. Regulates qi and alleviates pain
  3. Regulates the uterus
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Ren5 “Shi Men”

Front Mu of San Jiao

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List the actions of Ren5 “Shi Men”

Front Mu of San Jiao

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  1. Moves and benefits the water passages
  2. Regulates qi and alleviates pain
  3. Regulates the uterus
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What are the functions for Ren5 “Shi Men”

Front Mu of San Jiao

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  1. Moves and benefits the water passages
  2. Regulates qi and alleviates pain
  3. Regulates the uterus
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  1. Fosters original qi
  2. Tonifies qi
  3. Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies yang
  4. Rescues collapse of yang
  5. Regulates qi and harmonises blood
    These are the actions for which point?
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Ren6 “Qi Hai”

“Notes”
This point can tonify Qi of the whole body and move Qi in the GI Tract of the middle jiao and lower jiao. Ren17 on the other hand, moves Qi only in the upper jiao and doesn’t have the ability to tonify Qi

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List the actions for Ren6 “Qi Hai”

“Notes”
This point can tonify Qi of the whole body and move Qi in the GI Tract of the middle jiao and lower jiao. Ren17 on the other hand, moves Qi only in the upper jiao and doesn’t have the ability to tonify Qi

A
  1. Fosters original qi
  2. Tonifies qi
  3. Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies yang
  4. Rescues collapse of yang
  5. Regulates qi and harmonises blood
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What are the actions for Ren6 “Qi Hai”

“Notes”
This point can tonify Qi of the whole body and move Qi in the GI Tract of the middle jiao and lower jiao. Ren17 on the other hand, moves Qi only in the upper jiao and doesn’t have the ability to tonify Qi

A
  1. Fosters original qi
  2. Tonifies qi
  3. Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies yang
  4. Rescues collapse of yang
  5. Regulates qi and harmonises blood
18
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These are the actions for which point?

  1. Regulates menstruation
  2. Benefits the lower abdomen and genital region
A

Ren7 “Yin Jiao”

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What are the functions for Ren7 “Yin Jiao”

A
  1. Regulates menstruation

2. Benefits the lower abdomen and genital region

20
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List the actions for Ren7 “Yin Jiao”

A
  1. Regulates menstruation

2. Benefits the lower abdomen and genital region

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  1. Warms the yang and rescues collapse
  2. Warms and harmonises the intestines
    These are the actions for which point?
A

Ren8 “Shen Que”

“Notes”
Only indirect Moxa on this point (Ginger: Sp Yang Def: Diarrhea, ab pain, painful joints)
(Garlic: Skin/Channels: Scrofula, TB, skin ulcers, boils, insect bites)
(Salt: Middle Jiao: Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, hernia/ Yang Collapse: Excessive sweating, cold limbs, minute pulse) (Aconite: Kd Yang Def: Impotence, premature ejaculation)

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List the functions for Ren8 “Shen Que”

“Notes”
Only indirect Moxa on this point (Ginger: Sp Yang Def: Diarrhea, ab pain, painful joints)
(Garlic: Skin/Channels: Scrofula, TB, skin ulcers, boils, insect bites)
(Salt: Middle Jiao: Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, hernia/ Yang Collapse: Excessive sweating, cold limbs, minute pulse) (Aconite: Kd Yang Def: Impotence, premature ejaculation)

A
  1. Warms the yang and rescues collapse

2. Warms and harmonises the intestines

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What are the actions for Ren8 “Shen Que”

“Notes”
Only indirect Moxa on this point (Ginger: Sp Yang Def: Diarrhea, ab pain, painful joints)
(Garlic: Skin/Channels: Scrofula, TB, skin ulcers, boils, insect bites)
(Salt: Middle Jiao: Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, hernia/ Yang Collapse: Excessive sweating, cold limbs, minute pulse) (Aconite: Kd Yang Def: Impotence, premature ejaculation)

A
  1. Warms the yang and rescues collapse

2. Warms and harmonises the intestines

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These are the actions for which point

  1. Regulates the water passages and treats oedema
  2. Harmonises the intestines and dispels accumulation
A

Ren9 “Shui Fen”

“Notes”
Can divide water from stool. Can treat acute, watery diarrhea and edema. For acute watery diarrhea Moxa Du20

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What are the actions for Ren9 “Shui Fen”

“Notes”
Can divide water from stool. Can treat acute, watery diarrhea and edema. For acute watery diarrhea Moxa Du20

A
  1. Regulates the water passages and treats oedema

2. Harmonises the intestines and dispels accumulation

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List the functions for Ren9 “Shui Fen”

“Notes”
Can divide water from stool. Can treat acute, watery diarrhea and edema. For acute watery diarrhea Moxa Du20

A
  1. Regulates the water passages and treats oedema

2. Harmonises the intestines and dispels accumulation

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What point are these actions referring to

  1. Harmonises the Stomach and regulates qi
  2. Dispels food stagnation
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Ren10 “Mia Wan”

“Notes”
Ren10, 12, and 13 are all directly related to the St. Ren10 regulates the pyloric sphincter Ren13 regulates the cardiac sphincter so they can only be used for descending Qi and only in excess conditions.

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What are the actions for Ren10 “Mia Wan”

“Notes”
Ren10, 12, and 13 are all directly related to the St. Ren10 regulates the pyloric sphincter Ren13 regulates the cardiac sphincter so they can only be used for descending Qi and only in excess conditions.

A
  1. Harmonises the Stomach and regulates qi

2. Dispels food stagnation

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List the functions for Ren10 “Mia Wan”

“Notes”
Ren10, 12, and 13 are all directly related to the St. Ren10 regulates the pyloric sphincter Ren13 regulates the cardiac sphincter so they can only be used for descending Qi and only in excess conditions.

A
  1. Harmonises the Stomach and regulates qi

2. Dispels food stagnation

30
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  1. Harmonises the middle jiao and regulates qi

This is the action for which point?

A

Ren11 “Jian Li”

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  1. Harmonises the middle jiao and descends rebellion
  2. Tonifies the Stomach and fortifies the Spleen
  3. Regulates qi and alleviates pain
    These are the functions for which point?
A

Ren12 “Zhong Wan”

Front Mu of Stomach

Hui Meeting of Fu

“Notes”
Can be used for excess, deficiency, heat or cold. It’s the influential point of the Fu and Front Mu of the St. Ren12 is where all 12 of the primary channels start and end.

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List the actions for Ren12 “Zhong Wan”

Front Mu of Stomach

Hui Meeting of Fu

“Notes”
Can be used for excess, deficiency, heat or cold. It’s the influential point of the Fu and Front Mu of the St. Ren12 is where all 12 of the primary channels start and end.

A
  1. Harmonises the middle jiao and descends rebellion
  2. Tonifies the Stomach and fortifies the Spleen
  3. Regulates qi and alleviates pain
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What are the functions for Ren12 “Zhong Wan”

Front Mu of Stomach

Hui Meeting of Fu

“Notes”
Can be used for excess, deficiency, heat or cold. It’s the influential point of the Fu and Front Mu of the St. Ren12 is where all 12 of the primary channels start and end.

A
  1. Harmonises the middle jiao and descends rebellion
  2. Tonifies the Stomach and fortifies the Spleen
  3. Regulates qi and alleviates pain

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