Governing Vessel (Du Mai) 1-14 Flashcards
the du mai is known as the
sea of yang
what kinds of diseases does the du mai treat
anus/rectum intestines, genito-urinary, uterues spine sense organs zang fu, brain febrile diseases, interior and exterior wind spirit
you have to be cautious of the spinal canal for which points
Du 3- Du 14
where does the first branch/primary channel go
Originates in the lower abdomen, goes to the genital/perineum, winds around the ANUS, ascends the anterior spinal column, and enters the kidneys
where does the second branch go
Originates in the lower abdomen, winds around the external genitalia, goes to the umbilicus, goes to the HEART, winds around the mouth, ends at the middle of the eye
where does the third branch go
Goes from UB 1 to the vertex of the head to the brain, then it goes to Du 16 where it splits into two, they both go to UB 12 and then both kidneys.
where does the Luo channel go
Goes from Du 1 to the UB channel on sides of the spine, to the bladder, and ends at the occiput
which point is the luo
Du 1
Du 1 location
On the midline, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
Du 1 function
Treats HEMORRHOIDS, benefits two lower yin, ACAP, calms spirit
Du 2 location
On the midline, in the sacrococcygeal hiatus
Du 2 function
Benefits LUMBAR REGION AND LEGS, dispels wind damp
Du 3 location
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L4
Du 3 function
Dispels wind damp, BENEFITS THE LUMBAR REGION AND LEGS, regulates LJ
Du 4 location
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L2
Du 4 function
Clears heat, regulates du Mai, tonifies Kidneys, benefits lumbar spine (especially with KD xu)
Du 5 location
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L1
Du 5 function
Benefits lumbar spine and LJ
Du 6 location
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of T11
Du 6 function
Benefits Spleen, drains damp, benefits spine
Du 7 location
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T10
Du 7 function
Benefits spine and MJ
Du 8 location
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T9
Du 8 function
SINEW CONTRACTION, soothes liver, pacifies wind, relieves spasms, calms the spirit
Du 9 location
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T7
Du 9 function
Fortifies the spleen, drains damp, regulates the MJ, TREATS JAUNDICE, unbinds chest
Du 10 location
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T6
Du 10 function
Alleviates coughing/wheezing, clears heat, detoxifies poison, SKIN
Du 11 location
On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process T5
Du 11 function
Clears heat from the LUng and Heart, clears heat, pacifies wind, more for DEFICIENT PATTERNS
Du 12 location
On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T3
Du 12 function
Clears heat from the Lung and Heart, calms the spirit, pacifies wind, indicated for rage with DESIRE TO KILL people, more for EXCESS patterns
Du 13 location
On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T1
Du 13 function
WAY OF HAPPINESS, clears heat, TREATS MALARIA, regulates Du Mai, indicated for unhappiness and disorientation
Du 14 location
On the midline of the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of C7
Du 14 function
Meeting point of all yang channels, sea of qi point, expels wind and firms the exterior, clears heat, treats malaria, tonifies deficiencies, pacifies wind, treats disorders of sweating, nosebleed
which point is located in the hiatus
Du 2
which point is the way of happiness and treats malaria
Du 13
which points benefit the lumbar region and legs
Du 2, Du 3
which points are for desire to kill people
Du 12
which point is for Sinew Contraction
Du 8
which point is for skin
Du 10
which point treats jaundice
Du 9
which point is for deficient upper jiao problems
Du 11
which point is for excess upper jiao problems
Du 12
