GB Channel Point Actions Flashcards

1
Q

Where does the GB channel begin?

A

Outer canthus of the eye

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2
Q

Why does the GB channel affect mental/emotional issues?

A

Because points are throughout the head

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3
Q

When you think of the location of the GB channel, think of…

A

the sides of the body

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4
Q

GB channel connects with the following zang fu

A

GB & LV

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5
Q

Treats disorders of the

A

eyes, ears, liver

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6
Q

Will see a lot of ____ signs on the GB channel

A

LV

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7
Q

Will see a lot of ________ symptoms

A

Damp Heat

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8
Q

Characteristic associated with GB

A

Decisiveness or Indecisiveness

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9
Q

A favorite for Sciatica, Lower Back Pain, Menstruation issues

A

Girdling Vessel / DaiMai

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10
Q

This point activates the DaiMai points

A

GB-41

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11
Q

This point is influential for sinews/muscles/tendons

A

GB-34

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12
Q

This point is influential for Marrow

A

GB-39

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13
Q

GB-1

A

Local point for EYES/vision (pain & disorders)

Temporal headache

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14
Q

GB-2

A

Ear - pain & disorders*
Clears Wind & Heat
Jaw disorders*
TMJ* & Stroke

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15
Q

GB-3

A

Ear disorders
Headache
Close to ST-7

Caution: deep needling

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16
Q

GB-7

A

Know location only

1 cun above SJ-20

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17
Q

GB-8

A
Temporal HA - thread at point in direction of HA
Alcohol Intoxication (hangover point)*
Harmonizes ST & diaphragm, alleviates vomiting
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18
Q

GB-9

A

Clears GB Heat - HA, Pain in area
Calms Spirit - Fright palpitations, Epilepsy, Madness
Location Only

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19
Q

GB-10

A

Local point

Pain in that area

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20
Q

GB-12

Pin Yin

A

WanGu

Mastoid Process

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21
Q

GB-12

A
Stroke symptoms*
Eliminates (Int & Ext) Wind
Alleviates Pain - head (HA), jaw & neck
Ear Infection symptoms
Calms Spirit - mania, insomnia (know reasons)
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22
Q

GB-13

A
Eliminates Wind (stroke)
Resolves Phlegm
Treats Epilepsy*
Headaches*
Mental/Emotional*
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23
Q

Points called “The Crown” for Mental/Emotional

A

ST-8, GB-13, GB-15, DU-24

.5 cun within the hairline

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24
Q

GB-14

A

Primarily Local point for Eyes
Stroke symptoms
Inability to Warm with sweater
Benefits head, nose, eyes

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25
Q

GB-13

Pin Yin

A

BenShen

Root of the Spirit

26
Q

GB-15

A

Mental disorders - part of “Crown” protocol
Stroke symptoms
Benefits head, nose, eyes

27
Q

GB-20

A
Excellent Local Point for HA & NECK pain*
Vision issues*
Classic Flu signs (Wind Cold)*
Stroke symptoms*
Wind Movement in neck
28
Q

GB-21

Classically associated with Pneumothorax
Contraindicated for Pregnancy

A
Transforms Phlegm & Dissipates Nodules*
LV Qi Stagnation*
Neck Pain*
Strong DESCENDING Action*
Breast disorders (referral point)
29
Q

GB-24

A

Front Mu Point of GB Channel*
Spreads LV Qi - sighing, heat in lower Ab*
Part of LV Qi Stagnation protocol*
Resolves Damp Heat (diarrhea)*
Harmonizes Middle Jiao (fullness/distension)

30
Q

GB-26

A

On the DaiMai - encircles waist like a belt

GB-26 thru GB-28, GB-41 is influential pt for this

31
Q

GB-27

A

On the DaiMai - encircles waist like a belt

GB-26 thru GB-28, GB41 is influential pt for this

32
Q

GB-28

A

On the DaiMai - encircles waist like a belt

GB-26 thru GB-28, GB-41 is influential pt for this

33
Q

GB-25

A

Front Mu Point of KD*
Tonifies KD, Fortifies SP
Assists relationship of KD & SP

34
Q

GB-30

  • Often, combined with GB-34
  • Do not overstimulate bcz of sciatic nerve under
A
SCIATIC Pain - buttocks, hip, leg*
Atrophy Disorder - down the leg*
Arthritis - all types*
Numbness of the leg
Urticaria, Eczema
35
Q

GB-41

A

Activator of DaiMai

DaiMai points: GB-26 thru GB-28

36
Q

GB-20

Pin Yin

A

FengChi

Wind Pool

37
Q

GB-20

Needling Caution

A

Caution: Spinal Cord

38
Q

GB-21

Pin Yin

A

JianJing

Shoulder Well

39
Q

GB-30

Pin Yin

A

HuanTiao

Jumping Circle

40
Q

GB-31

A

Stroke Recovery w/ GB-32*
Leg &/or Sciatic Pain*
Leg Motor Issues

41
Q

The Girdling vessel, encircling the waist like a belt, is the only major channel which runs horizontally. It passes through points…

A

GB-26, GB-27, GB-28 and encircles and binds the Penetrating, Conception and Governing vessels and the KD, LV and SP channels.

42
Q

GB-32

A

Stroke Recovery w/ GB-31*
Leg &/or Sciatic Pain*
Leg Motor Issues

43
Q

GB-33

A

Knee Pain

44
Q

GB-34

A
He-Sea & Influential Point*
Great for Muscles & Tendons (anywhere in body)*
Single-sided headache*
LV Qi Stagnation*
LV/GB Damp Heat
Local Point for Lower Leg Issues*
45
Q

GB-36

A

Xi-Cleft Point
Acute Skin Conditions*
Rabies & related symptoms
Shingles

46
Q

GB-37

A

Luo-Connecting Point
Prominent Distal point for Eye Issues*
Local Point for Leg Pain

47
Q

GB-38

A

Jing River & Fire Point

48
Q

GB-39

A

Hui Mtg Point for Marrow (Influential for Marrow)*
Brain Issues*
Nourishes Blood*
Local Point for Lower Leg*
Benefits Sinews & Bones*
Benefits Neck (anatomically related to neck)

49
Q

GB-40

A
Yuan Source Point*
Spreads LV Qi & Clears GB Heat/Damp Heat
Regulates ShaoYang (HA)
50
Q

GB-41

A
Shu Steam, Wood Point*
Confluent Point of Girdling Vessel*
Hip Region, Sciatic Pain*
Menstrual Pain & Low Back Pain
Indecision*
LV Qi Stagnation*
Benefits the Breasts
Transforms Phlegm & Dissipates Nodules
51
Q

GB-44

A
Jing Well, Metal Point
Clears Heat (Blood Pressure)
Calms Spirit
52
Q

GB-43

A
Ying Spring, Water Point
Amenorrhoea
Hardness & Pain of the Hypogastrium
Swelling of the four limbs
Pain of the whole body
Malaria
53
Q

Included among the ‘eleven heavenly star points’ by Ma Dan-Yang - the great physician

A

GB-30

54
Q

Why is GB-21 good for Stagnant Qi?

A

Stagnant Qi gets caught in area

55
Q

Which point is best for Stagnation of LV Qi and LV Yang due to Anger?

A

GB-21

56
Q

The DaiMai encircles and binds which vessels and channels?

A

Penetrating, Conception & Governing vessels and the KD, LV & SP channels

57
Q

Ming Men is the Sea of Essence and Blood, the SP is the Sea of Water and Grain. Together, they are…

A

the root of the 5 Zang and 6 Fu

58
Q

The term ‘mu’ means…

A

to gather and collect

The Front-Mu points are where the Zangfu gathers and concentrates on the anterior surface of the body

59
Q

Best point for any type of HA

A

GB-20

60
Q

The meeting point for both the Yang Motility Vessel and the Yang Linking Vessel

A

GB-20