Foot Yangming 23-33 Flashcards
ST23 Taiyi
Supreme Unity
ST23 Location
2 cun lateral to CV10, 2 cun above the umbilicus
ST23 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
ST23 Caution
Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity
ST23 Associations
None
ST23 TCM Patterns
Phlegm misting the heart
ST23 TCM Actions
- Transforms phlegm and calms the spirit
- Harmonizes the middle jiao
ST23 Indications
Harmonizes middle jiao: Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Epigastric pain, Diarrhea, Poor appetite
Transforms phlegm and calms spirit: Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Irritability
ST23 Notes
Shen/Spirit related imbalances related to phlegm - manic depression, irritability, anxiety.
Used with ST 24 for manic depression with stiff/thrusting tongue.
ST23 Neuranatomy
Superficial Innervation: Cutaneous branches of thoracic nerves from T9
Dermatome Segment: T9
ST23 Nearby Points
CV10 - on the AML, 2 cun above the umbilicus, 6 cun below CV16
KD17 - 0.5 cun lateral to AML, level with CV10 and ST23, 2 cun above umbilicus
ST24 Huaroumen
Slippery Flesh Gate
ST24 Location
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the AML, level with CV9 (1 cun superior to CV8, 7 cun below CV16)
ST24 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
ST24 Caution
Deep needling in thin patients may puncture the peritoneal cavity
ST24 Associations
None
ST24 TCM Patterns
Phlegm Misting the Heart
Stomach Rebellious Qi
ST24 TCM Actions
- Transforms phlegm and calms the spirit
- Harmonizes the stomach and relieves vomiting
ST24 Indications
Transforms phlegm and calms spirit: Anxiety, Bipolar, Mania, Stiff tongue/tongue thrusting
Harmonizes middle jiao: Epigastric pain, Emesis, Vomiting of blood
Lotus Flower Tongue
A condition characterised by distention and protrusion of dark-red or purple coloured blood vessels below the tongue. Little growths may form resembling little tongues, hence the alternative name of baby tongue. These may join together to form larger growths resembling lotus flowers. Systemic symptoms may include tidal fever, headache with stiffness of the neck, difficulty in swallowing food, inability to speak and drooling. Over a period of time erosion may develop. This condition is usually attributed to Heart and Spleen damp-heat compounded by attack of exterior wind.
ST24 Notes
Use with ST 23 for phlegm related shen (psychological) issues - manic depression, anxiety, mania.
ST24 Neuranatomy
Superficial Innervation: Cutaneous branches of thoracic nerves from T9
Dermatome Segment: T9
ST24 Nearby Points
CV9 - 1 cun above the umbilicus on the AML
LV13 - On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the 11th floating rib (somewhat level with ST24)
ST25 Tianshu
Heaven’s Pivot
ST25 Location
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus (CV8)
ST25 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun. Oblique-inferior insertion towards the uterus for diseases of the uterus.
ST25 Caution
In thin subjects, deep needling may puncture the peritoneal cavity. Do not moxa during pregnancy.
ST25 Associations
Front Mu point of the LI
ST25 TCM Patterns
LI Damp Heat
LI Blood Stagnation
LV & GB Damp Heat
LV Qi Stagnation
SP Cold-Damp Invasion
ST25 TCM Actions
- Regulates the intestines
- Regulates spleen and stomach
- Resolves dampness and damp-heat
- Regulates qi and blood and eliminates stagnation
ST25 Indications
Regulates intestine: All intestinal issues, Constipation, Diarrhea, Drum distention, Edema, Emesis, Parasites
Regulates SP/ST: SP Diarrhea, (persistent, undigested food), Difficult ingestion, Poor appetite, Lower Yuan deficient and cold
Resolves dampness and damp-heat: UTI’s, leukorrhea,
Regulates qi and blood, eliminates stagnation: Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual pain/cramps), Irregular menstruation, Fertility issues, Fibroids, Masses/accumulations of any type, Umbilical Shan disorder (hernia, genital swelling, and/or abdominal pain with stagnation)
Connects the Upper and Lower Warmers (pre & post natal Qi).
ST25 Notes
One of the points in the Internal Dragons protocol in five element acupuncture, along with Jiuwei Ren-15, Futu St-32 and Jiexi St-41, for eliminating a blockage between the therapist and patient, or a disconnection from themselves, due to internal causes.
Front-Mu points can be used to treat diseases of the affected Zang-Fu organ, and those of Yang meridians and collaterals. They treat diseases of Six Fu-organs and diseases of yang meridians. An adverse reaction when a Front-Mu point is pressed can help make a diagnosis.
ST25 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Cutaneous branches of thoracic nerves from T10
Dermatome Segment: T10
ST25 Nearby Points
CV8 - at the umbilicus
KD16 - 0.5 cun lateral to the AML, at the level of CV8
SP15 - 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus, lateral to recuts abdominus
ST26 Wailing
Outer Mound
ST26 Location
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with CV7
ST26 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
ST26 Caution
In thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
ST26 Associations
No hats.
ST26 TCM Patterns
Liver Qi Stagnation
ST26 TCM Actions
- Regulates qi and alleviates pain
ST26 Indications
Regulates qi and alleviates pain: Abdominal pain (severe), Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Hernia, Shan disorder
ST26 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Cutaneous branches of thoracic nerves from T11
Dermatome Segment: T11
ST26 Nearby Points
CV7 - 1 cun below the umbilicus on the AML
KD15 - 1 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the AML, level with CV7
SP14 - 1.3 cun below SP15, 4 cun lateral to the AML between CV7 and CV6, lateral to rectus abdominus
ST27 Daju
The Great
ST27 Location
2 cun lateral to the AML, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with CV5
ST27 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
ST27 Caution
In thin subjects deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity