Kidney Qi

Question 1

Our lives are a reflection of how _________ and __________ our Kidney Qi is.

Answer 1

Constrained and unconstrained

Question 2

Kidney Meridian has how many points.

Answer 2

27

Question 3

Where does the Kidney Meridian begin and end?

Answer 3

Kidney 1 medial arch of foot, medial leg, groin, side of umbilicus ending at K27. Kidney Qi deep path ends in mouth

Question 4

Which way does Kidney Qi flow?

Answer 4

Upwards

Question 5

Kidney physical:

Answer 5

1. Skeletal system (low back and knees)
2. Brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system
3. Reproductive system (fertility and sexual impulse)
4. Supports immunity - bone marrow & stem cells
5. Repairs DNA & Genes
6. Rules deep energy Qi - Adrenals
7. Associated with ear and voice

Question 6

Kidney distributes ________, as does Spleen and Lung.

Sp6 effects kidney, Spleen and Lung

Answer 6

Moisture

Question 7

What is Kidney’s relationship to blood?

Answer 7

Produces Blood Cells and Stem Cells in the Bone Marrow

Question 8

Kidney flushes ________.

Nourishes _________. Deep energetic paths meet.

Answer 8

Liver

Lung

Question 9

Kidney emotion?

Answer 9

Fear

PTSD - stress raises cortisol and adrenaline, depleting Kidney Qi

Question 10

Kidney Nourished

Answer 10

1. Appropriate receptive signals to danger
2. Energy for life
3. Being in alignment “of what is” or NOT being in alignment
   “of what is”
4. Coping skills

Question 11

Kidney Depleted

Answer 11

1. Very fearful, controlling, constantly alert
2. Exhausted, low Serotonin
3. Desperate to get out of their depression
4. Disconnected behavior

Cancer patients are continually needing to cope, cope and cope more and more.

Question 12

Kidney likes

Answer 12

1. Beauty, experiences of awe and magic
2. Creative work
3. Spontaneity
4. Experiences to overcome fear
5. Bodywork for CNS

Question 13

Kidney dislikes

Answer 13

1. Lack of sources of inspiration
2. Repetitive work
3. Boredom
4. Ongoing danger
5. Sedentary life

Question 14

Kidney Cardinal Point

Answer 14

K27 - Neurological confusion

Question 15

Kidney Shu Point

Answer 15

BL23

Question 16

These are Kidney points especially for depletion (5 symptoms or so)

Answer 16

CV 4 & CV 6

Question 17

These points are used for many kidney symptoms, but not consider to be major symptoms

Answer 17

K1 & K3

Question 18

Kidney 1 Nickname and Location

Answer 18

“Bubbling Spring”

On the bottom of foot and at solar plexus/diaphragm

Question 19

Main uses for K1

Answer 19

1. Use for ALL Kidney Qi
2. ALL Lung because of location

Do K1 & K3 at the same time on the same side

Question 20

Kidney 3 Nickname and Location

Answer 20

“Greater Stream”

Superior tip of malleolus and midway of Achilles’ tendon

Question 21

Main uses of K3

Answer 21

1. Takes you Deep into Kidney essesence
2. ALL Bone and Bone Marrow symptoms

Do K1 & K3 at the same time on the same side

Question 22

Kidney 6 Location

Answer 22

Anterior, Below the Apex of Medial Malleolus

Question 23

Kidney 6 uses

Answer 23

Range of Anxiety, fear/fright

Question 24

Kidney 7 Nickname and Location

Answer 24

“Return Stream”

Locate 2 cun above K3

Question 25

Kidney 7 Uses

Answer 25

1. A lot of momentum, very good for urination symptoms 2. Associated with heat with menopause 3. A meds with Breast Cancer (for 5 yrs induces menopause) 4. Edema

Question 26

Kidney 9 Location

Answer 26

5 cun above K3

Question 27

Kidney 9 uses

Answer 27

1. Strong Spirit Disorders - Anger, Cursing, Mania | 2. Useful in a detox prescription to assist the cleansing, especially with respect to emotional outbreaks

Question 28

K23 Nickname and Location

Answer 28

"Spirit Seal" 4th Intercostal Space, 2 cun lateral to CV17

Question 29

Kidney 23 uses

Answer 29

1. Allows the genuine Spirit of the individual to come forward. 2. Local points, cough, chest tension, constricted breathing 3. Vomiting; Harmonizes Stomach

Question 30

Kidney 24 Nickname and Location

Answer 30

"Spirit Ruins" 3rd Intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV18

Question 31

Kidney 24 uses

Answer 31

1. Opens the chest. Allows one access to an individual's spirit, which may be buried under the ruins of life - oncology patients 2. Local point cough, chest tension, constructed breathing 3. Breast Distention- moves Qi stagnation in the chest

Question 32

Kidney 25 Nickname and Location

Answer 32

"Spirit Storehouse" 2nd Intercostal Space, 2 cun lateral to CV19

Question 33

Kidney 25 uses

Answer 33

1. Opens the chest. A storehouse one can draw from to face the world with Spirit. 2. Local point cough, chest tension, constricted breathing 3. Vomiting, reflux, digestive issues 4. Balance Stomach Qi 5. Balance Lung Qi

Question 34

Kidney 27 Nickname and Location

Answer 34

"Elegant Mansion" Located in the space between protruding edge of the clavicle, first rib, lateral to sternum

Question 35

Kidney 27 uses

Answer 35

1. Kidney/Heart Point "You can't come pounding of the door" start with other points of the Heart Meridian 2. Kidney Qi speaks directly to the Heart Qi to be more open 3. Helps meridians Run in right direction

Question 36

CV17 (in regards to K27)

Answer 36

Not as much of a permission point as K27

Question 37

"Sea of Vitality" ALL Kidney related issues - better for Emotional Behavior associated with Kidney Qi (Fear, Trauma)

Answer 37

Bladder 47

Question 38

Bladder 47 Location

Answer 38

2 cun above Iliac Crest and 4 cun lateral from spine - Parallel to BL23 and GV4

Question 39

Where is CV4 located?

Answer 39

3 cun below umbilicus

Question 40

Where is CV6 located?

Answer 40

1/2 cun below umbilicus