Du mai

Question 1

Which primary channels penetrate the brain?

Answer 1

UB, GB

Question 2

Name the confluent/master point for the du channel

Answer 2

Si3

Question 3

Where does the Du mai originate?

Answer 3

In the abdomen emerging at du 1 on the perineum

Question 4

Which two zang does du connect with directly

Answer 4

Kidney and Heart

Question 5

Does Du-4 treat deficiency heat?

Answer 5

yes, it clears all types of heat

Question 6

What is the jaundice point that also strengthens zhi if tonified?

Answer 6

Du 9

Question 7

What is xu lao/deficiency fatigue?

Which du point treats it, what organ level?

Answer 7

Chronic fatigue syndrome, level of the heart

Du 11 and 14 although 14 is not as specific because it is all the yang channels

Question 8

Compare Du 13 to Du 14

Answer 8

Both treat malaria, chills, and fever.
Du 13: is for mild heat
Du 14: stronger types on yang, yangming, excess

palpate to see the difference

Question 9

Which 2 of 4 seas do Du 15 and 16 treat? What are their allied points?

Answer 9

Du 15: Sea of Qi: ST 9, Ren 17, DU 14, Du 15

Du 16: Sea of Marrow: Du 16, Du 20

Question 10

What 2 aspects can Du 26 treat?

Answer 10

All the sensory organs and acute low back pain