Exam 2 Cumulative Review Flashcards
(162 cards)
1
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Which organs do the lung channel pass through
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LI, ST, LU
2
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Where does the LU channel originate
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the middle jiao
3
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What is the pathway of the lung
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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
4
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What is the function of the LU
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governs qi and controls respiration; controls decimating and descending, regulating water passages, controls skin and body hair; opens to the nose
5
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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
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LU3
6
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This point is the window of sky point on the LU channel
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LU3
7
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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
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LU1
8
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This is a LU point that treats local issues, shoulder and chest pain, coughing and wheezing
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LU2
9
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This LU point is similar to LU2: it treats cough asthma, shortness of breath, chest pain, and local arm pain
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LU4
10
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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
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LU5
11
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This LU point treats acute cough, wheezing or asthma; stops bleeding (coughing blood)
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LU6
12
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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
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LU7 or Collateral of hand taiyin/ lou connecting
13
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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
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LU7
14
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This point is the confluent point of the conception vessel and treats irregular menstruation, infertility in men and women, hernia, nocturnal emission, enuresis
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LU7
15
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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
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LU8
16
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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
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LU9
17
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this LU point clears heat from LU channel and LU organ; excess and deficient heat; cough, colored phlegm, sore throat
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LU10
18
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this point helps treat loss of consciousness with excess; sore throat
(blood let this point)
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LU11
19
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What is the Lung channel formal name
A
lung of hand taiyin
20
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What is the LU channels phone number
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(976) 11-10-9-8-5
21
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What is the mother point of the lung channel
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LU9
22
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what is the child point of the lung channel
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LU5
23
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What is the window of sky point on the LU channel
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LU3
24
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what is the ghost point of the LU channel
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LU11
25
what is the back shu point of the LU
BL13
26
what is the front mu point of the LU
LU1
27
What is the entry/exit point of the LU
Entry- LU1
| Exit- LU7
28
What is the confluent point of the CV
LU7
29
what is the hui meeting point of the vessels
LU9
30
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
31
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
32
These points connect with the int/ext paired organs
lou connecting
33
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
34
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
35
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
36
these points treat cough, sob, chills, fever, diseases manifesting in the voice, diseases of the sinews and bones
jing river
37
these points treat counterflow of qi and diarrhea; diseases of fu organs, diseases of the skin
he-sea
38
These two points treat sore throat
LI1 + LU11
39
these two points are considered the 4 gates and help move Qi
LV3 + LI4
40
these two points dispel external wind invasions
LI4 + LU7
41
these two points are used for smoking cessation
LI5 + LU7
42
these two points open water passages and reduce edema in the upper body especially accompanied by absence of sweating and difficult urination
LU9+ LI6
43
these two points treat mastitis
LI8+LU11
44
these two points increase WBCs
LI10+ST36
45
these two are good acupressure points for hiccups
LI17+ PC6
46
These two points open up the face
LI20 + LI4
47
these 3 points are good for nasal congestion
LI20 + DU25 + BL7
48
Theses two points are good for chronic throat pain
LU7 +KD6
49
What is the mirror point for ST 36 (lower he sea of the ST)
LI10
50
What is the mirror point for ST37 (lower he sea of the LI)
LI9
51
What is the mirror point for ST39 (lower he sea of the SI)
LI8
52
What is the LI phone number
(467) 1-2-3-5-11
53
What is the yuan source point on the LI channel
4
54
what is the LI xi cleft
7
55
what is the LI lou connecting
6
56
what is the LI horary point
1
57
what is the LI child point
2
58
what is the LI mother point
11
59
What is the LI window of sky point
18
60
what is the LI ghost point
11
61
what is the LI back shu
UB25
62
What is the LI front shu
ST25
63
What is the command point of the face and mouth
LI4
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what is the LI entry point
LI4
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what is the LI exit point
LI20
66
What is the LI pathway
index finger (LI4 entry)-> forearm, upper arm (anterior, lateral)-> DU14 supraclavicular fossa -> branch 1: LU->LI Branch 2: lateral aspect of neck-> cheek-> enters lower gums --> ST4-> curves around the upper lip-> crossed body and goes to opposite side of nose to the exit point (LI20)
67
Which organs does the LI channel pass through
LU + LI
68
You bloodlet this LI point for a sore throat
LI1
69
This LI point clears heat of upper portion of channel (face and head) i.e- dry mouth, bell's palsy, stye
LI2
70
This is the point of the collateral of the hand yangming and treats toothache, deafness, cold sensation in the teeth, and a stifling sensation of the chest and diaphragm
LI6
71
This point is where the LI channel splits from the primary channel and joins the LU channel: it goes up to the cheek and splits into two branches- one going to the ear and one going to the teeth
LI6- Lou Connecting
72
This LI point treats heaviness and pain in the joints (locally for finger pain); treats disorder of yang channels: clears wind and heat from the head, throat, teeth, eyes and mouth
LI3
73
This LI point moves qi( qi stagnation: pms, depression), moves blood (induces labor), and dispels external wind and internal wind; regulates the whole channel; command point of face and mouth (bell's palsy)
LI4
74
This LI point clears yangming fire which transmits to heart and spirit (psycho-emotional); tx local wrist problems (pain, paralysis, muscle atrophy)
LI5
75
This LI point treat acute edema in the upper body; local pain; (lou connecting point) tx ear or tooth issues
LI6
76
This LI point clears heat and detoxifies poison (ex. carbuncles)
LI7
77
This LI point is paired with ST39 (lower he sea of the SI) to treat small intestine issues such as UTIs
Can also be used with LI11 for mastitis
LI8
78
This LI point is combined with ST37 (lower he sea of the LI) and ST25 (front mu) to treat LI disorders: constipation, diarrhea
tx local arm pain
LI9
79
This LI point is combined with ST36 to tonify Qi and Blood; tx acute lumbar muscle strains; local pain for tennis elbow
LI10
80
This LI point clears heat and fire: hypertension; tx psychoemotional problems; diseases of the skin (with heat: redness); shoulder, face, head pain
LI11
81
These three LI points are best used for local shoulder pain
LI12, 13, 14
82
This is the best point on the LI channel to treat local shoulder pain (especially when combined with ST36)
LI15
83
This LI point is used for local shoulder disorders and neck disorders (scrofula, goiter)
LI16
84
This LI point is best for local throat and neck disorders (scrofula, goiter); can be used to treat hiccups with PC6
LI17
85
this LI point treats psycho emotional disorders as well as local neck and throat disorders
LI18
86
this LI point treats local disorders such as nasal congestion; mouth disorders: twitching, bells palsy
LI19
87
This LI point treats local disorders such as nasal congestion, mouth disorders (bells palsy)
Can add LI4 to open the face
Can add LI4 + LU7 to expel external wind
Add DU24, BL7 for nasal congestion
LI20
88
What is the ST phone number
(42-40-34) 45 44 43 41 36
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What is the child point on the ST channel
45
90
What is the horary point on the ST channel
36
91
What is the mother point on the ST channel
41
92
What is the Sun Si Miao Ghost point on the ST channel
ST6
93
What is the Window of sky point on the ST channel
ST9
94
What is the Sea of Qi Point on ST channel
ST9
95
What is the meeting point of the ST, LI, SI, SJ, GB
ST12
96
What is the meeting point of the Chong and ST
ST30
97
What is the lower he sea of ST
ST36
98
What is the lower he sea of the LI
ST37
99
What is the lower he sea of the SI
ST39
100
What is the lou connecting point of the ST
ST40
101
What is the Gao Wu Command Point of the Abdomen
ST36
102
What is the primary pathway of the ST
(ST1- Entry)-> upper teeth (DU26)--> circles around the lips-> cheeks where it branches off into the forehead and one in the neck-> neck branches to the supraclavicular fossa-> diaphragm-> cardiac orifice-> ST,SP-> to the exit point or ST36-> lateral of mid toe OR dorsum of foot to tip of 2nd toe OR dorsum of foot to medial side of big to (SP1)
103
These 4 ST points are all near arteries, thus richness of QI and Blood, blood disorders (heat, deficiency) can be treated from the ST channel
ST5, ST9, ST30, ST42
104
These two ST points are local points and benefit the eyes
ST1, ST2
105
This ST point benefits the upper teeth, and benefits the face (bells palsy, facial twitching); and benefits the nose
ST3
106
This ST point benefits the mouth (canker and cold sores); tx energetic feelings of abandonment and oral fixations; **tx Bell's Palsy
ST4
107
These 5 ST points can treat bell's palsy
ST3-7
108
This ST point not only treats bell's palsy but can also treat TMJ and toothaches
ST7
109
This ST point treats yangming headaches (frontal headaches- related to sinus congestion)
ST8
110
This ST point treats local problems of throat and neck; it's the window of sky point: headache, dizziness (massage for high blood pressure)
ST9
111
These ST points are good for local pain of throat and neck
ST9, ST10, ST11, ST12
112
This St point treats bell's palsy, lock jaw; tx epileptic attacks and calming for people with shen disorders - w/ DU24
ST6
113
This ST point tx local pain of the throat and neck: goiter, scrofula, SOB, dyspnea
ST10
114
This ST point tx local pain of the throat and neck: goiter, scrofula, SOB, dyspnea as well as esophageal problems- vomiting, belching, nausea (esp paired with ST36, P6, Ren12)
ST11
115
These group of ST points are good for treating local respiratory problems and the chest
This point also tx Neck problems: goiter; upper digestive problems (N/V)
This Point also tx breast tenderness, heavy extremities, mastitis
This point also tx breast problems
This point is the best for breast problems: mastitis, lack of lactation
ST13-18
Neck Problems: ST 13
Breast Tenderness: ST15
Breast Problems: 16
#1 for mastitis and lack of lactation: ST18
116
This group of ST points is good for digestive problems of the stomach
This point also tx chest tightness, pain, and cough
This point also tx respiratory problems: cough
This point also Moves Qi, Qi stagnation in ST & LI
ST19-21
ST19
ST20
ST21
117
This group of points is best for digestive LI problems: gas, bloating, distention
These two treat psycho-emotional
ST22-24
ST23 & ST24
118
This ST point is the Front MU of the LI- tx Fu organ problems- and mostly treats digestive disorders: acute/chronic, excess/def, cold/heat constipation & diarrhea
Moves Qi(gas bloating, irregular menses) & Blood(dysmenorrhea, abd. masses)
Drains dampness (urinary problems)- lower abdominal edema
ST25
119
These group of points are similar to ST25 and treat local digestive, reproductive, and urinary problems
Which ones are better for reproductive problems
ST26-30
ST28-30
120
This ST point is considered the water passage and tx urinary problems
ST28
121
this ST point is the Gui La Point (return)- prolapse, hernia, urinary problems, running piglet qi during pregnancy
ST29
122
This is the meeting point of the Chong and ST Channel and tx reproductive problems
ST30
123
What does the chong channel treats:
disorders of the reproductive system: spasm and pain in the abdomen, irregular menstruation, infertility
it also treats adverse flow of qi in the abdomen and chest, abdominal pain, asthmatic breathing
124
What is the pathway of the chong channel
starts in the lower abdomen(uterus). One branch ascends inside the spine while another goes to ST30 which goes to the kidney. This branch then goes to the throat, then curves around the lips, and terminates below the eye.
125
These 3 ST points treats local pain, ashi points, leg paralysis, muscles atrophy
ST31-33
126
This xi cleft point treats acute pain and swelling along the channel; acute breast pain and breast abscess; acute epigastric pain
ST34
127
This ST point is the best for knee pain
ST35
128
1. This point is the most important for disorders of the ST
2. best point for harmonizing the ST and fortifying the SP and is indicated for every kind of SP and ST disorders
a. ST qi not descending
b. Rebellious Qi of all kinds
c. SP Qi Deficiency: A) Transforms Food i. digestive problems, ii. sp not controlling the blood, iii. blood deficiency. B) Transforms water: dampness, phlegm retention (ST40)
3. help prevent diseases, strengthen the body- all kinds of deficiency
4. Paralysis, leg pain, muscle atrophy
5. Descends stomach qi or rebellious qi
6. rescues yang qi- collapse of yang
7. Calms Shen- and transforms phlegm (depression, insomnia)
ST36
129
Lower he sea of the LI treating constipation and diarrhea; stomach problems (N/V, hiccups, poor appetite),
ST37
130
This ST point treats local shoulder problems: acute pain, limited movement
ST38
131
this is the lower he sea of the SI and treats ht heat to the draining to the SI: UTIs
ST39
132
This ST point treats disorders of the SP channel (most important point for phlegm) and tx local problems of the ST
Treats disorders that the lou channels reaches: throat
tx psycho-emotional disorders
Tx disorders of the collateral of foot yangming: depressive and manic mental disorders, muscular atrophy and weakness in lower leg, congested and sore throat, sudden hoarseness of throat.
ST40
133
1. This is ST point clears heat in the ST organ (excessive hunger, bad breath) and ST channel (bleeding gums, nosebleeds, acne, mania)
2. cough, dyspnea, chills & fever
3. disease manifesting in the patients voice
4. diseases of the sinews and bones: local problems
5. mother point: benefits the qi and blood in ST channel
ST41
134
St yuan source pt
| - mostly local swelling and pain of dorsum of foot
ST42
135
ST
1. disorder of Zang or Fu (ST or intestines)
2. heaviness of the body and pain in the joints
3. diseases manifesting intermittently
mostly local pain and swelling of the dorsum of the foot
ST43
136
ST
1. this point clears excess and deficient heat of the ST
a. stomach organ heat- excessive hunger
b. intestines- clears heat and damp heat
c. stomach channel heat disorders effecting the upper portion of the channel in the face and head
2. local issues of the toes
ST44
137
St
1. tx upper most reaches of the channel- swelling of the face, toothache
2. child point- reduces excess pathogenic factors of ST channel and zang
3. local toe problems
ST45
138
Pathological manifestations of the spleen meridian of foot taiyin
belching, vomiting, epigastric pain, abdominal distension, loose stools, jaundice, heaviness of the body, lassitude, stiffness and pain in the root of the tongue, swelling and coldness in medial aspect of the thigh and knee
139
SP luo connecting channel- what does it treat
SP4- one branch goes to the ST and intestines and the other goes to the ST channel in the foot.
tx collateral disorders
1. rebellious qi (sudden turmoil disorder)
2. excess: cutting pain in intestines, severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea
3. deficiency: abdominal edema
tx. abd spasm, and cholera with vomiting and diarrhea
140
The Great Luo Connecting channel of the SP
SP21
Excess- pain of the whole body : fibromyalgia, qi stagnation, damp accumulation
Deficiency: flaccid of hundred joints- atrophy after injury, history of easily being injured.
tx: general aching and weakness of joints in 4 limbs
141
This SP point is the ghost point- tx depression: combine with LU11 & Moxa
2. stops bleeding- esp lower parts of body
3. tx loss of consciousness, fullness below the heart
SP1
142
this SP point clears heat; food stagnation; GanJi (malnourished children)
2- mother point- tonifies the spleen
SP2
143
This SP point tx heaviness of the body and joint pain- damp retention (earth pt on earth channel)
2. good for zang organ problems: SP deficiency (digestive problems, dampness (earth point), qi deficiency)
SP3
144
Connect this point with ST40 to tx excessive phlegm.
The spleen point is important to tonify the SP, whilst ST40 is the primary point to resolve phlegm
SP3
145
This SP point resolves dampness; tongue stiffness & pain; mental problems; and local problems
SP5
146
This SP point treats disorders in regions reached by the luo connecting channel: pain and disharmony in abdominal areas: Rebellious Qi (turmoil); Excess (pain in intestines); deficiency (abdominal edema)
2. treating disorders of their interiorly-exteriorly related channel or zangfu: upper (ST) and lower (SP) abdominal pain
3. tx psycho-emotional disorders
4. opens to chong (penetrating) channel
a. conterflow of qi- vomiting and sudden turmoil disorder
b. distention and pain due to any etiology in any area of the abdomen
c. edema of the face
d. asthmatic breathing
e. abd pain below the umbilicus
* * the thoroughfare vessel: spasm and pain in the abdomen, irregular menstruation, infertility in both women and men, and asthmatic breathing
ST4
147
this SP point helps with reproductive problems (no matter if excess/def, male/female)- menstural problems, infertility, dysmenorrhea, heavy menses, impotence, nocturnal emission; and SP/ST digestive problems; tx blood disorders- nearly all blood problems; urinary problems; skin problems; Tonify yin; local leg problems
*3 yin intersection: SP, LV, KD
SP6
148
this SP point is good for resolving blood stasis in the uterus and lower abdomen: dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation and abdominal masses.
SP8 (xi cleft)
149
these 3 points are used in tx of the 3 jiaos
Upper: SP21
Mid: ST25
Lower: SP8
150
This SP point is best for every kind of damp retention; tx sp deficiency(digestive problems); tx local problems
SP9
151
This SP point resolves dampness (dribbling or retention or urine); local problems(inner part of legs)
1. sea of blood- tx blood heat- lower body (below umbilicus) GYN; skin (use SP6, SP10, BL17)
2. Local Problems
SP10
152
This SP point helps resolve dampness and tx local problems
SP11
153
This SP point helps with tx constipation- located at the descending colon (also use SP15 & SP25)
SP14
154
This SP point tx digestive problems- constipation/diarrhea (+St25); Weight Loss (SP15--> ST25); Tx psychoemotional problems
SP15
155
These points help treat chest tightness and pain; and hypochondriac pain
This pt helps tx digestive problems
This pt treats breast problems
SP17-SP21
156
This point tx excess (general pain in the whole body); deficiency: weakness, flaccidity; acute muscles strain (LI10 and GB34 are safer and easier); upper jiao problems
-- general aching and weakness of the joints of the four limns
SP21
157
What is the SP phone number
(348) 1 2 3 5 9
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What is the mother point of the SP
SP2
159
What is the child point of the SP
SP5
160
What is the horary point of the SP
SP3
161
What channels treat yangming headaches
ST/LI
| (ST8 specifically)
162
What channels treat taiyin headaches
LU/SP
