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Large Intestine Channel Flashcards

1
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Large Intestine Channel Energetic Name

A

Hand Yangming

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Crossing Points of Large Intestine Channel

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SI 12
GV 14
ST 12
ST 37
ST 4
GV 26
CV 24

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Zang Fu of Internal Pathway for Large Intestine

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Large Intestine and Lung

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4
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Chinese Clock Large Intestine

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5am- 7am

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5
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Major Anatomical Cautions for Large Intestine Channel

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LI 4 contraindicated during Pregnancy

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Large Intestine Functions:
1. Distributes ____ to the ______ and ____. It ____ and ______ with the function of its associated ___________

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  1. Distributes Qi to the face and head. It connects and assists with the functioning of its associated sense organs.
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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 _____.

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  1. it regulates body fluids (Jin-Ye).
  2. it circulates Qi to the arm, shoulder and neck.
  3. maintains the normal function of the Large Intestine.
  4. it clears heat from the Blood and Channels
  5. it tonifies Blood and Qi.
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Large Intestine Functions:

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  1. Distributes Qi to the face and head, connects and assists with functioning of its associated sense organs
  2. regulates body fluids
  3. circulates Qi to the arm, shoulder and neck.
  4. maintains the normal function of the Large Intestine
  5. it clears heat from the Blood and Channels (constipation)
  6. it tonifies Blood and Qi
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Large Intestine Channel Pathology
dominates disorders of?

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dominates disorders of body fluids

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Large Intestine functions: emotions and poop?

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Letting go

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Large Intestine Channel Pathology

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  1. Pain and stiffness along the channel pathway: pain, swelling, hot or cold sensations along channel
  2. Exterior syndromes: fever, chills, nasal obstruction, Yangming headaches
  3. 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
  4. skin disorders: swellings, rashes, itching, discoloration, discharge and pain of skin
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Large Intestine Organ Pathology

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  1. disorders of the Large Intestine: abdominal pain, umbilicus pain, borborygmus, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation
  2. disorders of the Lung: cough, asthma, sputum, chest pain, fatigue
  3. disorders of Stomach: epigastric pain, vomiting, belching
  4. disorders of Body Fluids:
    excess–diarrhea, runny nose, facial edema, sweating
    deficiency–dry mouth and throat, thirst, dry stool, lack of sweating
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LI 4 Pinyin

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Hegu
He2gu3
Joining Valley

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LI 4 Categories

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Entry Point
Yuan-Source Point
Ruler/Commander point of face and mouth

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LI 4 Actions

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-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

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16
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LI 4 Indications

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-Exterior patterns
-Skin disorders
-Goiter, lymphadenopathy, sore throat
-Channel problem
-Gynecological disorders
-Mental disorders

17
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LI 6-10 cun measurements

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from LI 5: 3,5,8,9,10

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LI 11 Pinyin

A

Quchi
Qu1chi2
Pool at the Crook

19
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LI 11 Categories

A

He-Sea Earth Point

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LI 11 Actions

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-Activates the channels and collaterals and alleviates pain
-Clears Heat
-Cools Blood, expels Wind, drains Dampness
-Subdues Rebellious Qi to relieve vomiting and diarrhea

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LI 11 Indications

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-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

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LI 20 Pinyin

A

Yingxiang
Yi2ngxia1ng
Welcome Fragrance

23
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LI 20 Category

A

Exit point

24
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LI 20 Actions

A

Opens the nasal passages
Expels Wind and Heat

25
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LI 20 Indications

A

-Nasal or sinus congestion, rhinorrhea, epistaxis
-Swelling, pain or itching of the face or lips, facial paralysis

26
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Measurement: anterior axillary fold to cubital crease (LI 11 level)?

A

9 cun

27
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Large Intestine Sinew Applications

A

-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)

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Large Intestine Luo Clinical Applications

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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)

29
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 1

A

Jing-Well, Metal

30
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 2

A

Ying-Spring, Water

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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 3

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Shu-Stream, Wood

32
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 4

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Entry Point
Yuan-Source Point
Ruler/Commander of the face and mouth

33
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 5

A

Jing-River, Fire

34
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 6

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Luo-Connecting Point

35
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 7

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Xi-Cleft Point

36
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 11

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He-Sea, Earth

37
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 18

A

Celestial Window

38
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Large Intestine Point Categories:
LI 20

A

Exit Point

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