Large Intestine Flashcards
What channels are interiorly-exteriorly coupled with the Large Intestine channel of hand yangming?
Lung channel of hand taiyin
The Large Intestine channel is paired with the Stomach channel of foot yangming according to six channel theory.
What are the two pathways that enter the Lung zang from the Large Intestine channel?
Interior pathway of the primary channel and the divergent channel
Where does the Large Intestine channel enter in the mouth?
Gums of the lower teeth
At which point does the Large Intestine channel cross to the contralateral side of the face?
Rénzhöng DU-26
Where does the Large Intestine sinew channel ascend to?
Corner of the forehead
What anatomical structure does the Large Intestine luo-connecting channel enter at the end of the channel?
Ears and teeth
What is the primary function of the Large Intestine fu?
Receive waste material, absorb fluid, and form faeces for excretion
What clinical issues are points of the Large Intestine channel less frequently used for compared to Spleen and Stomach channels?
Difficult defecation and constipation
According to the Spiritual Pivot, what is said about the yangming channels?
It is abundant in qi and blood
What conditions are treated using points of the Large Intestine yangming channel?
Atrophy disorder, painful obstruction, hemiplegia, and pain of all kinds
In Chinese tradition, which direction does the sage face?
South
What does the term ‘yang brightness’ refer to in the context of the yangming channels?
Particularly replete with yang qi
Which points are important to clear excess yang in the form of heat and fever?
Hégù L.I.-4 and Qüchí L.I.-11
What are the primary actions of the points of the Large Intestine channel?
- Treating disorders of the yangming channel in the head
- Treating disorders of the ear
- Expelling wind, cold, and heat
- Clearing wind-heat, interior heat, and fire poison
- Clearing yangming fire disturbing the Heart and spirit
- Assisting the Lung in opening the water passages
What points does the pathway pass through when it arrive at the upper back?
Bingfang SI-12 to Dazhui DU-14
These points are significant in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What zangfu does the primary channel descend through and connect with?
It connects with the Lung and descends to the Large Intestine
This connection highlights the relationship between the Lung and Large Intestine meridians.
What is the lower he-sea point of the Large Intestine?
Shangjuxu ST-37
The primary channel branches off interiorly and descends to Shang Juxu where it finishes.