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Foot Yangming 34-45 Flashcards

1
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ST34 Liangqiu

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Beam Hill (Ridge Mound)

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ST34 Location

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With knee flexed, 2 cun above the superior lateral border of the patella on a line connecting with the ASIS.

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ST34 Needling

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Perpendicular or oblique 1 - 1.5 cun

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ST34 Associations

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Xi Cleft Point

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ST34 TCM Patterns

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  1. Stomach Food Stagnation
  2. Stomach Blood Stagnation
  3. Stomach Rebellious Qi
  4. Stomach Cold Invasion
  5. Spleen Qi Deficiency
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ST34 TCM Actions

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Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Harmonizes the stomach and alleviates pain

Moderates acute conditions

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ST34 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Back pain & Breast Distention

Leg pain

Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

Circulation issues of knee and lower leg

Knee Pain (Lateral

Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Vomiting

Abdominal Pain

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ST34 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh from L2 - L4
Dermatome Segment: L3

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ST34 Notes

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ST34 Nearby Points

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SP10 - With knee flexed, 2 cun superior to the superior medial border of the patella on a bulge in the middle of the vastus lateralis (quadriceps femoris)

LV9 - 4 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur in a depression between vastus lateralis and sartorius

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ST35 Dubi

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Calf’s Nose

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ST35 Location

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On the knee, in a hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament

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ST35 Needling

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With the knee flexed and supported by a rolled pillow: perpendicular insertion directed towards Weizhong Bl-40, 1 - 2 cun, or oblique insertion in a medial and superior direction, behind the patella 1 - 2 cun, or behind the patella ligaement to join with medial Xiyan (MN-LE-16)

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ST35 Associations

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No hats.

Luo harmonizing point?

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ST35 TCM Patterns

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?

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ST35 TCM Actions

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Dispels wind-damp and reduces swelling

Activates the channel and alleviates pain

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ST35 Indications

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Conditions and Symptoms:

Knee pain - swelling, difficult movement, weakness

Atrophy of lower limb

Knee problems. Often used with heding and the medial xiyan extra points.

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ST35 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

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ST35 Notes

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At the end of a Stomach Luo treatment this point is needled, deqi grasped and removed immediately to normalize the circulation of blood

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-35

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ST35 Nearby Points

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GB33 - 3 cun above GB34, lateral to the knee joint, in a depression above the external epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of biceps femoris

LV8 - At the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial apicondyle of the femur, in a depression on the anterior border of the insertions of semitendinosus and semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to KD10.

EX-LE-2 Heding - in a depression at the midpoint and superior to the patella

EX-LE-5 Xiyan - Lateral (ST35) and medial knee depressions

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ST36 Zusanli

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Leg Three Miles

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ST36 Location

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3 cun inferior to ST35, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

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ST36 Needling

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Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun

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ST36 Associations

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He Sea and Earth point

(Horary Point of ST channel)

Lower He Sea point of ST

Command Point of Abdomen

Heavenly Star Point

Point of Sea of Water and Grain

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ST36 TCM Actions

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Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Fortifies the spleen and resolves dampness

Supports the correct qi and fosters original qi

Tonifies qi and nourishes blood and yin

Clears fire and calms the spirit

Revives the Yang and restores consciousness

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ST36 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Muscle Weakness

Abdominal Pain/Distention

Nausea

Diabetes Type I/Type II

Immunity

Breast Distention

Urination/Bladder problems

Leg pain

Asthma

Rebellious qi - vomiting, hiccup, belching

Wheezing (Dyspnea)

Appetite (Too Much/Too Little)

Tinnitus

Constipation

Hypertenstion/Palpitations

EPF’s (fever/chills, fever w/o sweating)

Diarrhea (Chronic/Acute)

Mental Health/Middle Jiao Hot or Cold

Acute heart/chest pain

Taxations 5 and 7 injuries

Chronic pain anywhere

Headaches

Edema

Dizziness

4 insufficiencies: insufficiency of original qi, insufficiency of yin qi, insufficiency of zang qi, insufficiency of Stomach qi,

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ST36 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1)
Dermatome Segment: L5
Deeper Structures: Common fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S3)

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ST36 Trigger Point

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Muscle: Tibialis anterior
Myotome Innervation: Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S3)
Pain Referral Pattern: Inferior to the point, across the front of the leg to the anterior of the ankle and the big toe
Indications: Strain of dorsiflexors of foot ; Ankle sprain

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ST36 TCM Patterns/Notes

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  1. SP Qi Deficiency
  2. SP Qi Sinking
  3. SP Unable to Control Blood
  4. SP Blood Deficiency
  5. Stomach Yin Deficiency
  6. Stomach Qi Deficiency (and Cold)
  7. LU Qi Deficiency

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-36

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ST36 Nearby Points

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GB34 - In a depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula

SP9 - In a depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. Or…on the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia on level with tuberosity of the tibia.

LV7 - 1 cun posterior to SP9, posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, in th upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle

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ST37 Shangjuxu

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Upper Great Void

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ST37 Location

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6 cun below ST35, 1 finger width lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

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ST37 Needling

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Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun

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ST37 Associations

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Lower He Sea Point of the LI

Sea of Blood Point

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ST37 TCM Patterns

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ST Fire

ST Food Stagnation

Blood Stagnation

SP Blood Xu

SP Damp-Cold Invasion

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ST37 TCM Actions

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Activates channel and alleviates pain

Regulates the intestines and transforms stagnation

Clear damp-heat and alleviates diarrhea/dysenteric disorder

Regulates SP & ST

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ST37 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Dysentary/Diarrhea

Insufficient Zang Qi

SOB/Dyspnea

Pain/Cold/Numb Legs - Bone Marrow Pain

Leukemia

Abdominal Pain/Distention

Constipation

Excess/acute disorders of GI system

Damp/heat problems (eg. Dark Urine)

Mental Health - manic

Anxiety/Palpitations

Sound Sensitivity

Qi rushing to chest/fullness of chest

Swelling of face

Sea of Blood Point - if excess the patient may have feelings of largeness, whereas, if deficient the patient may feel small.

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ST37 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1)
Dermatome Segment: L5
Deeper Structures: Common fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1)

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ST37 Trigger Point

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Muscle: Extensor digitorum longus
Myotome Innervation: Common fibula (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1)
Pain Referral Pattern: On the lateral anterior aspect of the lower half of the lower leg and ankle, and concentrating on the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the foot, possibly extending to the 4 lateral toes.
Indications: Strain of toe extensors

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ST37 Notes

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This point is also on the 5th trajectory of the Chong mai relating to digestive functions

The “59 piercings” are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 and Ling Shu Ch. 23 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Qichong St-30, Zusanli St-36 and Xiajuxu St-39 clear Heat from the stomach.

Ling Shu Ch. 19, on the Four Seasonal Qi, recommends this point for disease in the Large Intestine with borborygmus and rushing against the chest, use this hole, Zusanli St-36 and either the diaphragm (Unschuld, 2016) or Qihai Ren-6 (Wu & Wu, 2010)

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-37

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ST37 Nearby Points

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SP8 - 3 cun below SP9 on a line joining SP9 and the tip of the medial malleolus

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ST38 Tiaokou

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Ribbon Opening (Lines Opening)

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ST38 Location

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8 cun below ST35, one fingerwidth lateral from the anterior border of the tibia

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ST38 Needling

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Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun

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45
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ST38 Associations

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None

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ST38 TCM Patterns

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Expels wind-damp and alleviates pain

Benefits shoulder

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ST38 TCM Patterns

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Blood Stagnation

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ST38 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Leg Pain (Swelling, Atrophy, Numbness)

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Shoulder Pain - Empirical point

Muscle Weakness

Abdominal pain

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ST38 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

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ST38 Notes

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Ling Shu Ch. 19, on the Four Seasonal Qi, recommends this point for disease in the Small Intestine reversing to attack the Intestines and Stomach, combined with Qihai Ren-6 (Unschuld, 2016) or “the Source point of the Chest” (Wu & Wu, 2010), plus points on the Hand Taiyin Lung to supplement and Foot Jueyin Liver to drain.

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-38

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ST38 Nearby Points

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LV6 - 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia

GB35 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the posterior border of the fibula, level with GB36 and UB58

GB36 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula

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ST39 Xiajuxu

A

Lower Great Void

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ST39 Location

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On the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the lateral malleolus, 9 cun inferior to ST35, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu St-37, and 1 cun inferior to Tiaokou St-38

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ST39 Needling

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Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun

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ST39 Associations

A

Lower He Sea point of SI

Point of Sea of Blood

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ST39 TCM Patterns

A

Blood Stagnation

?

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ST39 TCM Actions

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Moves small intestine qi and transforms stagnation

Regulates and harmonizes intestines

Clear damp-heat

Activates channel and alleviates pain

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ST39 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Poor Appetite

Abdominal Pain

Lumbar pain to genitals

Leg Pain (atrophy, numbness, swelling)

Abscess Breast/Mastitis

Diarrhea/Dysentery

Insufficiency SI Qi/Channel Problems

Undigested Food

Muscle Weakness/Muscular Dystrophy

Mental Health

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ST39 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1)
Dermatome Segment: L5
Deeper Structures: Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1)

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ST39 Notes

A

This point is also on the 5th trajectory of the Chong mai relating to digestive functions (Yuen, 2005, The Extraoridinary Vessels).

The “59 piercings” are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 and Ling Shu Ch. 23 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Qichong St-30, Zusanli St-36 and Shangjuxu St-37 clear Heat from the stomach.

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-39

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ST39 Nearby Points

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LV6 - 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia

GB35 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the posterior border of the fibula, level with GB36 and UB58

GB36 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula

UB58 - 7 cun directly above UB 60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 cun lateral and inferior to UB 57.

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ST40 Fenglong

A

Abundant Bulge

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ST40 Location

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8 cun below ST35, 2 fingerbreadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

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ST40 Needling

A

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun

65
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ST40 Associations

A

Luo Connecting Point

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ST40 TCM Patterns

A

Stomach Dampness

Phlegm Misting Heart

Phlegm Stagnation

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ST40 TCM Actions

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Transforms phlegm and dampness

Benefits the chest

Clears phlegm from lung and activates coughing and wheezing

Clears phlegm from the heart and calms spirit

Activates the channel and alleviates pain

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ST40 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Leg Pain

Oppression of Chest

Asthma

Dizziness (Vertigo)

Sore Throat

Plum Pit Qi

Abdomen Cutting Pain

Cough, Copious Phlegm

Epilepsy

Manic Depression

Vocal Problems

Depression

Headache

Urination/defecation difficult

Muscle Weakness - damp body, slack and heavy

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ST40 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the calf (L4 - S1)
Dermatome Segment: L5
Deeper Structures: Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (L4 - S1)

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ST40 Notes

A

Main point in the body for transforming all types of phlegm

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-40

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ST40 Nearby Points

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LV6 - 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia

GB35 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the posterior border of the fibula, level with GB36 and UB58

GB36 - 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula

UB58 - 7 cun directly above UB 60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 cun lateral and inferior to UB 57.

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ST41 Jiexi

A

Stream Divide

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ST41 Location

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On the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle, approximately level with the tip of the external malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum longs and hallucis longus.

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ST41 Caution

A

The anterior tibial vessels and nerve lie deep to this point.

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ST41 Associations

A

Jing River

Fire Point

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ST41 TCM Patterns

A

Phlegm Misting the Heart

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ST41 TCM Actions

A

Clears heat from the stomach channel and fu

Calms the spirit

Activates the channel and alleviates pain

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ST41 Indications

A

Conditions / Symptoms:

Palpitations

EPF’s absence of sweating

Ankle Pain

Headache

Channel issues opposite end (head/face)

Abdominal Pain

Constipation

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD)

Dizziness

Epilepsy

Manic Depression

Y atrophY, injurY

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ST41 Neuroanatomy

A

Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

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ST41 Notes

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One of the points in the Internal Dragons protocol in five element acupuncture, along with Jiuwei Ren-15, Tianshu St-25 and Futu St-32, for eliminating a blockage between the therapist and patient, or a disconnection from themselves, due to internal causes.

In five element acupuncture this point is reinforced to tonify Stomach deficiencies.

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-41

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ST41 Nearby Points

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LV4 - Anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between SP5 and ST41, in a depression on the medial side of the tendon of tibialis anterior

SP5 - On the medial side of the ankle, in a depression at the junction of lines drawn along the anterior and inferior sides of the medial malleolus (or) Midway between the prominence of the medial malleolus and the tuberosity of the navicular bone

GB40 - Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in a depression on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus

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ST42 Chongyang

A

Surging Yang

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ST42 Location

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In a depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsals and the cuneiform bone, between the tendons of the long extensors of the big toe and other toes (or) 1.5 cun distal to ST41 on a line drawn between ST41 and ST43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery can be felt.

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ST42 Needling

A

Oblique or perpendicular insertion 0.3 - 0.5 cun

85
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ST42 Caution

A

Care should be taken not to puncture the dorsalis pedis artery which lies beneath this point

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ST42 Associations

A

Yuan Source Point

Exit Point to SP1

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ST42 TCM Patterns

A

Liver Wind

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ST42 TCM Actions

A

Activates channel and alleviates pain

Clears heat from the stomach channel

Harmonizes the stomach fu

Calms spirit

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ST42 Indications

A

Conditions / Symptoms:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Opposite end channel issues

Parkinson’s Disease

EPF absence of sweating

Depression/Manic

Stroke (CVA)

Ankle Pain

Bell’s Palsy

Bipolar/Depression

Abdominal Distention/Pain

Toothache

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ST42 Neuroanatomy

A

Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

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ST42 Trigger Point

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Muscle: Extensor hallucis brevis
Myotome Innervation: Lateral terminal branch of deep fibular (peroneal) nerve (S1 - S2)
Pain Referral Pattern: Around point
Indications: Foot strain

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ST42 Notes

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ST42 Nearby Points

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GB41 - Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in a depression lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi

SP4 - In a depression distal and inferior to te base of the 1st metatarsal bone on the

KD2 - Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in a depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone

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ST43 Xiangu

A

Sunken Valley

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ST43 Location

A

On the dorsum of the foot between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting ST44.

96
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ST43 Needling

A

Perpendicular 0.5 - 1 cun

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ST43 Associations

A

Shu Stream

Wood Point

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ST43 TCM Patterns

A

Stomach Fire

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ST43 TCM Actions

A

Regulates spleen and dispels edema

Regulates and harmonizes stomach and intestines

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ST43 TCM Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Borborygmus/Belching frequent

Edema

Hiccups

Abdominal Pain

Local foot pain

Facial Pain

EPF - fever w absence of sweating

Similar actions to ST 44 but used less often - will clear heat from the channel and organ.

Classically noted for clearing facial pain and/or edema / swelling. May be used for general edema.

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ST43 Neuroanatomy

A

Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

102
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ST43 Notes

A

Ling Shu Ch. 19, on the Four Seasonal Qi, advises using the Shu-Stream points, unless the diseases are in the Fu organs, in which case the He-Sea points are chosen.

Ling Shu Ch. 34, On the Five Disturbances, advises piercing this point with Neiting St-44, Zulingqi GB-41and Xianxi GB-43 after bleeding stagnant blood in the vessels to remove disturbing Qi in the limbs causing counterflow.

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-43

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ST43 Nearby Points

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LV3 - On the dorsum of the foot in the hollow distal to the junctions of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones

GB42 - Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in a depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon of extensor digitorum branch to the little toe

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ST44 Neiting

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Inner Courtyard

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ST44 Location

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On the dorsum of the foot beween the 2nd and 3rd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web

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ST44 Needling

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Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.5 - 1 cun

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ST44 Associations

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Ying Spring

Water Point

Heavenly Star Point

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ST44 TCM Patterns

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  1. Stomach Fire
  2. Stomach Rebellious Qi
  3. Stomach Food Retention
  4. Spleen and Stomach Damp Heat
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ST44 TCM Actions

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Clears heat from the stomach channel

Alleviates pain

Harmonizes intestines and clears damp heat

Calms spirit

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ST44 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Diarrhea/Constipation

Abdominal Pain

Toothache

Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

Bell’s Palsy

Aversion to cold

Stroke

EPF’s with absence of sweat

Sore Throat

Tinnitus

Eye Problems

Fever

Facial Pain

Sound sensitivity

Ying Spring Point - Clears heat from the channel and organ - febrile disease with absence of sweating.

Useful for issues of the Face & Jaw along with LI 4 - toothache, facial pain, bell’s palsy, stroke, sore throat, eye pain.

Damp Heat in the intestines - diarrha, dysentary, distention, abominal pain, constipation, GERD.

Interior heat that presents with cold signs - Feel hot but hands/feet are cold or Red tongue w/cold extremities.

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ST44 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

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ST44 Notes

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Important point for clearing Heat from the Stomach and Yangming

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=St-44

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ST44 Nearby Points

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LV2 - On the dorsum of the foot between the 1st and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin

GB43 - on the dorsum of the foot between the 4th and 5th toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the web margin

Bafeng - On the dorsum of the foot between the web and metatarsophalangeal joints (4 points on each foot)

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ST45 Lidui

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Strict Exchange (Severe Mouth)

115
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ST45 Location

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On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, on the junction of a line drawn along the lateral border and base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

116
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ST45 Needling

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Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun or prick to bleed

117
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ST45 Associations

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Jing Well

Metal Point

(Son Point of Stomach Channel)

118
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ST45 TCM Patterns

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  1. Phlegm Misting the Heart
  2. Heart Yin Deficiency
  3. Liver Wind
  4. Stomach Fire (Phlegm Fire in Stomach)
  5. Food Accumulation in Stomach
119
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ST45 TCM Actions

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Clears heat from the stomach channel

Clears heat, calms the spirit and restores consciousness

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ST45 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Toothache

Headache

EPF’s (absence sweat)

Insomnia

Sore Throat

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

Stroke (CVA)

Bells Palsy

Loss of Consciousness

Excessive Hunger

Excessive Dreaming

Depression (Manic)

Lower leg, knee, shin pain and moves cold

Release heat a/or move stagnation from the channel and organ - headaches, toothaches, facial pain, sore throat, TMJ, bell’s palsy, facial deviation from stroke.

Swelling of the face, heat in the head, nosebleed, yellow nasal discharge, rhinitis with nosebleed, toothache, lockjaw, throat painful obstruction, cracked lips, deviation of the mouth.

121
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ST45 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L5

122
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ST45 Notes

A

In five element acupuncture this point is reduced to drain excess in the Stomach.

http://www.steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=ST-45

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ST45 Nearby Points

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SP1 - On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from teh corner of the nail

LV1 - On the lateral side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

GB44 - On the lateral side of the 4th toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

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Acupuncture Points Comprehensive (24 decks)

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