Fx of Xi Cleft Points

Question 1

Regulates LU Qi and causes LU Qi to descend
Clears heat
Stops bleeding

Answer 1

LU 6

Question 2

Clears heat
Stops pain
Expels Wind
Benefits the throat

Answer 2

LI 7 (Indications: acute strep throat/tonsillitis/inflammation of throat)

Question 3

Removes obstruction in the channel
Stops pain
Calms the HT
Opens the chest
Regulates the blood
Cools the blood
Strengthens the mind

Answer 3

PC 4

Question 4

Removes obstruction from the channel
Benefits the eyes and ears
Stops pain

Answer 4

SJ 7

Question 5

Nourish HT-Yin
Clears heat
Stops sweating
Calms the mind

Answer 5

HT 6 (Indications: acute menopausal Yin Def Heat)

Question 6

Benefits the sinews
Brightens the eyes
Removes obstructions from the channel
(point for elderly)

Answer 6

SI 6

Question 7

Removes obstructions from channel
Regulates qi and blood
Regulates the uterus
Stops pain

Answer 7

SP 8

Question 8

Subdues rebellious ST Qi
Removes obstruction from channel
Expels dampness and wind

Answer 8

ST 34

Question 9

Regulates menses

Courses the lower jiao

Answer 9

KD 5

Question 10

Clears heat

Stops pain

Answer 10

UB 63 (Indications: Acute UTI pain)

Question 11

Removes obstructions from channel
Promotes smooth flow of LV Qi
Stops pain
(Acute pain in the middle jiao)

Answer 11

LV 6

Question 12

Removes obstruction in the channel
Stops pain
(rabies)

Answer 12

GB 36