Large Intestine Channel Flashcards
Large Intestine Channel Energetic Name
Hand Yangming
Crossing Points of Large Intestine Channel
SI 12
GV 14
ST 12
ST 37
ST 4
GV 26
CV 24
Zang Fu of Internal Pathway for Large Intestine
Large Intestine and Lung
Chinese Clock Large Intestine
5am- 7am
Major Anatomical Cautions for Large Intestine Channel
LI 4 contraindicated during Pregnancy
Large Intestine Functions:
1. Distributes ____ to the ______ and ____. It ____ and ______ with the function of its associated ___________
- Distributes Qi to the face and head. It connects and assists with the functioning of its associated sense organs.
Large Intestine Functions:
2. it regulates________.
3. it circulates______ to _____, _______ and ______.
4. maintains the _________ of __________.
5. it clears_______ from the ______ and _______.
6. it tonifies ____ and _____.
- it regulates body fluids (Jin-Ye).
- it circulates Qi to the arm, shoulder and neck.
- maintains the normal function of the Large Intestine.
- it clears heat from the Blood and Channels
- it tonifies Blood and Qi.
Large Intestine Functions:
- Distributes Qi to the face and head, connects and assists with functioning of its associated sense organs
- regulates body fluids
- circulates Qi to the arm, shoulder and neck.
- maintains the normal function of the Large Intestine
- it clears heat from the Blood and Channels (constipation)
- it tonifies Blood and Qi
Large Intestine Channel Pathology
dominates disorders of?
dominates disorders of body fluids
Large Intestine functions: emotions and poop?
Letting go
Large Intestine Channel Pathology
- Pain and stiffness along the channel pathway: pain, swelling, hot or cold sensations along channel
- Exterior syndromes: fever, chills, nasal obstruction, Yangming headaches
- Disorders of head and face and sensory organs: sinusitis, epistaxis, swelling and pain of throat, toothache (due to swelling of gums), pain and redness of eyes, neck swelling, facial paralysis
- skin disorders: swellings, rashes, itching, discoloration, discharge and pain of skin
Large Intestine Organ Pathology
- disorders of the Large Intestine: abdominal pain, umbilicus pain, borborygmus, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation
- disorders of the Lung: cough, asthma, sputum, chest pain, fatigue
- disorders of Stomach: epigastric pain, vomiting, belching
- disorders of Body Fluids:
excess–diarrhea, runny nose, facial edema, sweating
deficiency–dry mouth and throat, thirst, dry stool, lack of sweating
LI 4 Pinyin
Hegu
He2gu3
Joining Valley
LI 4 Categories
Entry Point
Yuan-Source Point
Ruler/Commander point of face and mouth
LI 4 Actions
-Expels Wind and releases the exterior
-Regulates Wei QI and adjusts sweating
-Regulates the throat, neck, face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears
-Activates the channel and collaterals and alleviates pain
-Nourishes the sinews
-Regulates the uterus and induces labor
-Calms the Shen
LI 4 Indications
-Exterior patterns
-Skin disorders
-Goiter, lymphadenopathy, sore throat
-Channel problem
-Gynecological disorders
-Mental disorders
LI 6-10 cun measurements
from LI 5: 3,5,8,9,10
LI 11 Pinyin
Quchi
Qu1chi2
Pool at the Crook
LI 11 Categories
He-Sea Earth Point
LI 11 Actions
-Activates the channels and collaterals and alleviates pain
-Clears Heat
-Cools Blood, expels Wind, drains Dampness
-Subdues Rebellious Qi to relieve vomiting and diarrhea
LI 11 Indications
-Paralysis, pain, numbness and weakness of the elbow and arm
-Fever, thirst, sweating
-Eczema, urticaria, erysipelas, skin itching
-Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, dyspepsia
LI 20 Pinyin
Yingxiang
Yi2ngxia1ng
Welcome Fragrance
LI 20 Category
Exit point
LI 20 Actions
Opens the nasal passages
Expels Wind and Heat
LI 20 Indications
-Nasal or sinus congestion, rhinorrhea, epistaxis
-Swelling, pain or itching of the face or lips, facial paralysis
Measurement: anterior axillary fold to cubital crease (LI 11 level)?
9 cun
Large Intestine Sinew Applications
-Spasm, pain, pulling, stiffness or hot and cold sensation along the channel
-arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder
-scapula and trapezius
-facial paralysis,TMD, trigeminal neuralgia (includes more of the cheek)
Large Intestine Luo Clinical Applications
Excess: Toothache, gum disease, deafness, ear disorders
Deficiency: Cold sensitivity or sensitive teeth, stifling sensation in the chest or diaphragm
(connects to shoulder, teeth, ear and Lung Channel. Connection to ear means LI channel connects to all 5 sense organs)
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 1
Jing-Well, Metal
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 2
Ying-Spring, Water
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 3
Shu-Stream, Wood
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 4
Entry Point
Yuan-Source Point
Ruler/Commander of the face and mouth
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 5
Jing-River, Fire
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 6
Luo-Connecting Point
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 7
Xi-Cleft Point
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 11
He-Sea, Earth
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 18
Celestial Window
Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 20
Exit Point
