Governing Vessel (Du Mai) 1-14

Question 1

the du mai is known as the

Answer 1

sea of yang

Question 2

what kinds of diseases does the du mai treat

Answer 2

anus/rectum
intestines, genito-urinary, uterues
spine
sense organs
zang fu, brain
febrile diseases, interior and exterior wind
spirit

Question 3

you have to be cautious of the spinal canal for which points

Answer 3

Du 3- Du 14

Question 4

where does the first branch/primary channel go

Answer 4

Originates in the lower abdomen, goes to the genital/perineum, winds around the ANUS, ascends the anterior spinal column, and enters the kidneys

Question 5

where does the second branch go

Answer 5

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

Question 6

where does the third branch go

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

where does the Luo channel go

Answer 7

Goes from Du 1 to the UB channel on sides of the spine, to the bladder, and ends at the occiput

Question 8

which point is the luo

Answer 8

Du 1

Question 9

Du 1 location

Answer 9

On the midline, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus

Question 10

Du 1 function

Answer 10

Treats HEMORRHOIDS, benefits two lower yin, ACAP, calms spirit

Question 11

Du 2 location

Answer 11

On the midline, in the sacrococcygeal hiatus

Question 12

Du 2 function

Answer 12

Benefits LUMBAR REGION AND LEGS, dispels wind damp

Question 13

Du 3 location

Answer 13

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L4

Question 14

Du 3 function

Answer 14

Dispels wind damp, BENEFITS THE LUMBAR REGION AND LEGS, regulates LJ

Question 15

Du 4 location

Answer 15

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L2

Question 16

Du 4 function

Answer 16

Clears heat, regulates du Mai, tonifies Kidneys, benefits lumbar spine (especially with KD xu)

Question 17

Du 5 location

Answer 17

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L1

Question 18

Du 5 function

Answer 18

Benefits lumbar spine and LJ

Question 19

Du 6 location

Answer 19

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of T11

Question 20

Du 6 function

Answer 20

Benefits Spleen, drains damp, benefits spine

Question 21

Du 7 location

Answer 21

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T10

Question 22

Du 7 function

Answer 22

Benefits spine and MJ

Question 23

Du 8 location

Answer 23

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T9

Question 24

Du 8 function

Answer 24

SINEW CONTRACTION, soothes liver, pacifies wind, relieves spasms, calms the spirit

Question 25

Du 9 location

Answer 25

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T7

Question 26

Du 9 function

Answer 26

Fortifies the spleen, drains damp, regulates the MJ, TREATS JAUNDICE, unbinds chest

Question 27

Du 10 location

Answer 27

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T6

Question 28

Du 10 function

Answer 28

Alleviates coughing/wheezing, clears heat, detoxifies poison, SKIN

Question 29

Du 11 location

Answer 29

On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process T5

Question 30

Du 11 function

Answer 30

Clears heat from the LUng and Heart, clears heat, pacifies wind, more for DEFICIENT PATTERNS

Question 31

Du 12 location

Answer 31

On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T3

Question 32

Du 12 function

Answer 32

Clears heat from the Lung and Heart, calms the spirit, pacifies wind, indicated for rage with DESIRE TO KILL people, more for EXCESS patterns

Question 33

Du 13 location

Answer 33

On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T1

Question 34

Du 13 function

Answer 34

WAY OF HAPPINESS, clears heat, TREATS MALARIA, regulates Du Mai, indicated for unhappiness and disorientation

Question 35

Du 14 location

Answer 35

On the midline of the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of C7

Question 36

Du 14 function

Answer 36

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

Question 37

which point is located in the hiatus

Answer 37

Du 2

Question 38

which point is the way of happiness and treats malaria

Answer 38

Du 13

Question 39

which points benefit the lumbar region and legs

Answer 39

Du 2, Du 3

Question 40

which points are for desire to kill people

Answer 40

Du 12

Question 41

which point is for Sinew Contraction

Answer 41

Du 8

Question 42

which point is for skin

Answer 42

Du 10

Question 43

which point treats jaundice

Answer 43

Du 9

Question 44

which point is for deficient upper jiao problems

Answer 44

Du 11

Question 45

which point is for excess upper jiao problems

Answer 45

Du 12