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Extraordinary Vessels Flashcards

1
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Opening point of Du Mai

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SI-3

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2
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List 4 functions of Ren Mai

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  1. Nourish the Yin energy of the body
  2. In women, regulate the uterus and blood (conception vessel)
  3. Move Qi in the lower burner and uterus
  4. Regulate communication btw 3 heaters (esp lung and kidney)
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What is the opening point for Ren Mai?

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LU-7

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List 4 functions of Chong Mai

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  1. Regulate and move rebellious or stagnant Qi in the abdomen and chest
  2. Regulate the uterus and menstruation, and nourish the blood
  3. Serve as a link btw pre- and post-natal Qi (can be used in cases of weak constitution with digestive symptoms - poor appetite and assimilation, abdominal distention)
  4. Exert influence on the heart
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5
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What is the opening point of Chong Mai?

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SP-4

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List the 5 functions of DAI MAI

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  1. Harmonize the LV and GB
  2. Disperse damp heat in the genitals
  3. In disharmony, can impair circulation to the leg channels which it encircles
  4. Tonify the SP and ST channels (particularly effected by DAI MAI)
  5. Help hip pain (esp with LV Blood def and LV yang excess)
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What is the opening point of DAI MAI?

A

GB-41

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What is the other name for DU MAI?

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Governing Vessel

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What is the other name for REN MAI?

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Conception Vessel

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10
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What is the other name for CHONG MAI?

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Penetrating Vessel

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What is the other name for DAI MAI?

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Girdle Vessel

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List the 4 functions of YIN QIAO MAI

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  1. Treat insomnia or somnolence
  2. Treat atrophy of inner leg muscles
  3. Treat excess in the lower burner (women)
  4. With yang qiao mai, harmonize left/right structural imbalances
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What is the opening point for YIN QIAO MAI?

A

KI-6

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List the 5 functions of YANG QIAO MAI

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  1. Absorb excess yang energy from the head
  2. Expel exterior wind and release the exterior
  3. Treat lower back ache and pain along the bladder channel of the leg
  4. Treat extreme nervous tension (rising liver fire)
  5. Distal treatment for hip pain
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What is the opening point for YANG QIAO MAI?

A

BL-62

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16
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What the other name for YIN QIAO MAI?

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Yin Heel Vessel

17
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What is the other name for YANG QIAO MAI?

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Yang Heel Vessel

18
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Name the 3 functions of YIN WEI MAI

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  1. Harmonize deficiency of blood and/or yin
  2. Tonify the heart
  3. Treat headaches from blood def, particularly at back of neck
19
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What is the opening point for YIN WEI MAI?

20
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What is the other name for YIN WEI MAI?

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Yin Linking Vessel

21
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List the 3 functions of YANG WEI MAI

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  1. Treat intermittent fevers and alternating chills and fever
  2. Treat lateral and hypochondriac pain
  3. Treat ear problems arising from rising lover fire
22
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What is the opening point for YANG WEI MAI?

23
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What is the other name for YANG WEI MAI?

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Yang Linking Vessel

24
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3 functions of Du Mai

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  1. Tonify Kidney Yang and strengthen the back
  2. Expel wind
  3. Nourish the spine and brain

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