Exam 2 Cumulative Review Flashcards
Which organs do the lung channel pass through
LI, ST, LU
Where does the LU channel originate
the middle jiao
What is the pathway of the lung
Starts at middle jiao-> LI -> returns upward to pass through cardiac orifice of the stomach -> diaphragm -> penetrates LU -> throat -> antero-medial aspect of the arm -> styloid process of the radius (LU7) branches off to the radial side of thumb and radial side of tip of index finger
What is the function of the LU
governs qi and controls respiration; controls decimating and descending, regulating water passages, controls skin and body hair; opens to the nose
This point on the LU Channel is good for psycho-emotional disorders such a somnolence, floating corpse ghost talk, disharmony between qi of the body and the head with qi and blood rebelling upwards (rebellious LU Qi and Liver fire attacks from LU); Lung Point: goiter, scrofula
LU3
This point is the window of sky point on the LU channel
LU3
This point LU point will treat cough, chest pain/tightness, anxiety, and grief; if deficient, point will be mushy and will need to be tonified
LU1
This is a LU point that treats local issues, shoulder and chest pain, coughing and wheezing
LU2
This LU point is similar to LU2: it treats cough asthma, shortness of breath, chest pain, and local arm pain
LU4
This LU point treats rebellious qi (hiccupping, vomiting), clears heat and phlegm: its important to reduce excess or deficiency heat in the LU- cough with yellow sticky phlegm, tidal fever, cough with blood; digestive problems (vomit, diarrhea), local issues: restrictive movement of the elbow
LU5
This LU point treats acute cough, wheezing or asthma; stops bleeding (coughing blood)
LU6
This point on the lung channel treats excess conditions such as heat sensations in the wrist and palm; shortness of breath; enuresis; and frequent urination and treats deficient conditions such as yawning
LU7 or Collateral of hand taiyin/ lou connecting
This point treats external-internal channel or zang-fu organ problems such as nasal problems, expel wind, allergies, bell’s palsy, common cold; headache, pain of the neck and nape, wind disorders which effect the head
- it also treats psycho emotional disorders and local (wrist) pain
LU7
This point is the confluent point of the conception vessel and treats irregular menstruation, infertility in men and women, hernia, nocturnal emission, enuresis
LU7
This point on the LU channel treats all metal issues such as cough, dyspnea, chills; skin issues, grief, laryngitis; and local issues of the wrist
LU8
This LU point is an essential point to tonify LU qi and yin; tx respiratory problems, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath; This point is good for tonifying blood (blood deficiency, anemia, paleness, fatigue)
*If patient is deficient needling this point will make it worse
LU9
this LU point clears heat from LU channel and LU organ; excess and deficient heat; cough, colored phlegm, sore throat
LU10
this point helps treat loss of consciousness with excess; sore throat
(blood let this point)
LU11
What is the Lung channel formal name
lung of hand taiyin
What is the LU channels phone number
(976) 11-10-9-8-5
What is the mother point of the lung channel
LU9
what is the child point of the lung channel
LU5
What is the window of sky point on the LU channel
LU3
what is the ghost point of the LU channel
LU11
what is the back shu point of the LU
BL13
what is the front mu point of the LU
LU1
What is the entry/exit point of the LU
Entry- LU1
Exit- LU7
What is the confluent point of the CV
LU7
what is the hui meeting point of the vessels
LU9
These points are where qi and xue pool- they treat acute conditions and pain.
In Yin channels it tx disorders of the blood
Xi Cleft
These point on the yin channel is where vital energy pools and in yang organs it clears excess pathogens and treats disorders along the yang meridians
Yuan Source
These points connect with the int/ext paired organs
lou connecting
These points clear excess heat, restore consciousness, treats upper most reaches of channel, fullness below the heart, and treats disorders of the spirit
jing well
these points are located near the knuckles are clear excess and deficiency heat, tx changes in complexion, yang channel disease and with shu pts tx diseases of the zang
ying spring
these points are located on the wrist and ankles and tx heaviness in the body and damp pain in the joints, disorders of zang, disorders of yang meridians in yang channels, intermittent diseases (ex. lupus, herpes, autoimmune disease)
shu stream
these points treat cough, sob, chills, fever, diseases manifesting in the voice, diseases of the sinews and bones
jing river
these points treat counterflow of qi and diarrhea; diseases of fu organs, diseases of the skin
he-sea
These two points treat sore throat
LI1 + LU11
these two points are considered the 4 gates and help move Qi
LV3 + LI4
these two points dispel external wind invasions
LI4 + LU7
these two points are used for smoking cessation
LI5 + LU7
these two points open water passages and reduce edema in the upper body especially accompanied by absence of sweating and difficult urination
LU9+ LI6
these two points treat mastitis
LI8+LU11
these two points increase WBCs
LI10+ST36
these two are good acupressure points for hiccups
LI17+ PC6
These two points open up the face
LI20 + LI4
these 3 points are good for nasal congestion
LI20 + DU25 + BL7
Theses two points are good for chronic throat pain
LU7 +KD6
What is the mirror point for ST 36 (lower he sea of the ST)
LI10
What is the mirror point for ST37 (lower he sea of the LI)
LI9
What is the mirror point for ST39 (lower he sea of the SI)
LI8
What is the LI phone number
(467) 1-2-3-5-11
What is the yuan source point on the LI channel
4
what is the LI xi cleft
7
what is the LI lou connecting
6
what is the LI horary point
1
what is the LI child point
2
what is the LI mother point
11
What is the LI window of sky point
18
what is the LI ghost point
11
what is the LI back shu
UB25
What is the LI front shu
ST25
What is the command point of the face and mouth
LI4
what is the LI entry point
LI4