Du Mai

Question 1

Which primary channels have you learned that penetrate the brain?

Answer 1

BL

Question 2

Which Extraordinary ones cross the ‘Qi-Brain barrier’?

Answer 2

Governing vessel (DU), yin qiao/motility and yang qiao/motility

Question 3

Name the Confluent/Master point for this channel-

Answer 3

DU confluent pt:SI 3 (coupled with BL 62-yang qiao confluent)

Question 4

Where does the Du/Governing vessel originate?

Answer 4

Lower Jiao and emerges at DU 1 in perineum

Question 5

Which two Zang does it connect with directly?

Answer 5

KI, HT

Question 6

Does Du-4 treat deficiency heat?

Answer 6

DU 4 (below L2): Ming Men. Yes, all types of heat. Tonifies KD, benefits lumbars.

Question 7

What is ‘The Jaundice Point’ that also can strengthen Zhi if tonified?

Answer 7

DU 9 (below T7) . It is the entry exit for Zhi (will of kidney).

Name is Zhi Yang (Reaching Yang)

Question 8

What is Xu Lao/Deficiency Fatigue (also translated as Consumption)?

Which Du point treats it, and at what organ level?

Answer 8

Xu Lao is chronic fatigue syndrome.

DU 11 (below T5) treats it because it tonifies heart and lung.

Question 9

Compare Du 14 & 13-

Answer 9

DU 13 (below T1) treats deficiency heat and DU 14 (below C7) treats excess heat.

Question 10

Which 2 of the 4 Seas do Du 15 & 16 treat? What are their allied points?

Answer 10

DU 15 treats the sea of qi.

DU 16 treats the sea of marrow.

Question 11

What 2 aspects can Du 26 treat?

Answer 11

Ren Zhong-Man’s Middle (b/t upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 on philtrum).
1) All sensory organs- restores consciousness: coma, severe mental health issues.

2) Acute low back pain, recent or severe