Heart/Xin/Shou Shaoyin Study Guide Flashcards
Where does the Shen reside?
the Heart (and the Vessels) – aka Xin and Mai
What primary channels does the Heart connect with?
None. The Heart channel only connects with organs.
Two actions of Ht 3?
Calm Shen; transform Phlegm; clear Heat
Ht 4 (Metal) targets what part of body?
Throat (abscess and pharyngitis)
Only Ht point indicated for Uterus?
Ht 5
Point category and name for Ht 6?
Xi-Cleft – Yin Xi
2 points for night sweats?
Ht 6 (Xi-Cleft) and Kd 7 (Metal)
Two angles for needling the Ht Channel? What do they do?
Perpendicular
Toward Ht 4 (against channel, but in line with Phases – sedates!)
Which palm line is Ht 8 on?
Heart line or “skyline” (in diagram)
What point treats acute MI as it occurs?
Ht 9
Name: Ht 3
Shao Hai - “Lesser Sea”
Name: Ht 4
Ling Dao - “Spirit Path”
Name: Ht 6
Yin Xi – the Xi-Cleft point
Name: Ht 7
Shen Men - “Spirit Gate”
Category and Phase: Ht 9
Jing-Well - Wood
