HT - PC - LU Flashcards
HT-3 is known for its ability to treat what unique symptom?This action is primarily due to its function of?
Chorea - neurological shaking and tremorsRegulating/circulating heart qi (calm spirit)
List four functions of HT-3
[Regulating/circulating heart qi (clearing the channel)]Clear heatTransform phlegmSupplement blood
HT-5 has a special ability to affect what kinds of problems?
Tongue & speech pathology
Can HT-5 be used for hematuria? Why?
Yes! because it is a Luo Point and clears heart fire that has been passed to its phase partner the SI (which is tai yang division paired with the bladder)
HT-5 can help regulate heart qi. What kind of symptoms does this action indicate it might be useful for?
Heart rate/rhythm issues, angina
The number one function for HT-7 is to?
Calm the spirit (treat emotional disturbance)
Provide three examples of symptoms that might be effectively treated by calming the Shen with HT-7.
Sleep disturbance (vivid dreams, insomnia)Anxiety (restlessness, itching)Difficulty concentrating
HT8 is the best point on the channel to accomplish what action?
Clear heart fire (It’s a ying/spring point!)
What are the Chinese names for HT-5 & 7?
HT-5 = Tong Li (Opens Interior/Through the Village)HT-7 = Shen Men (Gate of Consciousness)
HT-7 nourishes four aspects. What are they and give sample symptom for each.
Blood - pallor, poor memory, difficulty sleepingYin - insomnia, vivid dreams, night sweatsQi - Palpitations, arrhythmias, fatigueYang - cold sweats, cold limbs, severe fatigue
Does HT-7 have dispersing actions? Why?
Yes, because HT-7 is the Earth point, which is the child of fire, so it disperses fire’s energy.
Which Heart point is most useful for alleviating night sweats?
HT-6 (because it supplements yin)
List three primary functions of PC-3
Circulate heart qi/open chest Clear heat & cool blood Regulate GI tract
Identify the two most important actions for PC4
Stop pain & spasmStop bleeding
What is the key function for PC-5?
Resolve phlegm
PC-6 primarily affects what four areas of the body?
Chest (Upper Jiao)Diaphragm Stomach (Middle Jiao)Lower Jiao
PC-6 moves the qi & blood of what organs?
Liver, Lung, Stomach, Heart
Indicate the best PC point for Motion sickness
PC-6
Indicate the best PC point for Intestinal heat/bloody diarrhea
PC-3
Indicate the best PC point for Gastric distress/nausea/greasy tongue
PC-5
Indicate the best PC point for Vomiting & diarrhea assoc. w/summerheat
PC-3 (6)
List three pathogenic factors that adversely affect shen and give an example of symptoms that would manifest.
Internal Wind (tremor-tic-seizure/stroke-paralysis)Heat (redness-sweating, fever-delerium/restlessness-mania)Phlegm (mental confusion, incoherence)
How does Chinese medicine usually explain heart pains?
Blood stasis & qi stagnation
Pathogenic heart fire comes in two forms. They are?
Shi Type - Heart Fire Blazing Xu Type - Yin Xu
List the best PC points for each type of fire.
Shi Type - PC-3, 4, 8, 9 Xu Type - PC-5, 6, 7
What is the best PC point or points for Cholera?
PC-3, 7
What is the best PC point or points for Malaria?
PC-8, 5
What is the best PC point or points for Jaundice?
PC-5, 6, 8
What is the best PC point or points for Rheumatic fever/heart disease?
PC-3, 4
What is the best PC point or points for Hematemesis?
PC-4
What is the best PC point or points for Chorea?
PC-3
What is the best PC point or points for Hiccups?
PC-6, 3, 4
What is the best PC point or points for Shock?
PC-6, 8, 9
What is the best PC point or points for Irregular menses?
PC-6, 5
What is the best PC point or points for Boils?
PC-8, 4
What is the best PC point or points for Mastitis?
PC-1
What point(s) on the PC channel is/are Celestial windows?
PC-1, 2
What point(s) on the PC channel is/are 9N to Return Yang?
PC-8
What point(s) on the PC channel is/are Ghost Points?
PC-7, 8
List at least six symptoms or problems typical of, and relatively specific to, Lu disharmonies.
Chest discomfort/tightness - Asthma/wheezingNasal issues (sinus/rhinorrhea/epistaxis)Throat/voice issues (sore, hoarse, laryngitis, etc.)Skin (dry skin, eczema)Low energy, fatigueStiff neck, facial edema, emotional problems
What lung point would be most appropriate for tai yang (outer barrier) stage common cold?
LU-7
The primary function of LU-10 & 11 is to do what? Specifically, they target what area of the body?
They clear heat (10 Shi or Xu - chronic), (11 Shi - acute)Benefit the throat
Which LU point would you select for a client with torticollis? Why?
LU-7 because it is the Ruler for back of head & neck
Identify three Lung points that would be useful for sputum and which kind of sputum each would be most appropriate for.
LU-9 (xu, cold)LU-1 (Shi or Xu, hot or cold)LU-5 (Shi, mainly hot - possibly cold)
What is the point of choice for hemoptysis and why?
LU-6 because it is a Xi Cleft point (bleeding).
Which LU point is mentioned in the Ling Shu as most suitable for bleeding and why?
LU-3 because it is a Celestial Window
What two Lung points regulate waterways and control urination?
Lu-7 Luo pointLu-5 Water point
What LU point would best protect the lungs from Liver Fire?
Lu-9 (Yuan point & Earth/parent - fortifying)
Which LU point would you choose to help remedy a condition involving both Lung & Large Intestine? Why?
LU-7 because it is the Luo point – connects phase pair externally
Which Lung point would you use for a client in whom you’ve diagnosed Invasion of Wind & Water? What is the primary sx?
Lu-7Primary sx - facial edema (allergies)
