Large intestine channel of the Hand Yang Ming: Overview Flashcards
Entry point
LI 4
Exit point
LI20
Associated organs
LI and Lung
Crossing points
All Yang channels cross at DU14 Da Zhui, SI 12 (Bing Feng) and DU26 (Ren Zhong)
Crossing points all
ST4 ST12 SI12 DU14 SU26 Ren 24 GB5 GB6 GB14 ST37
Time
5 to 7 am
Couples with
Stomach
Lower HeSea point
ST37
Physiology
Distributes qi to the face and head; connects and assists with the functioning of its associated sense organ, regulates body fluids (Jin Ye), circulates qi to the arm, shoulder and neck, maintains the normal functions of the large intestine, clears heat from the blood and channels, tonifies qi and blood
Especially physiology
dominates disorders of Jin ye
Channel pathology
pain and stiffness along channel pathway, exterior syndromes, disorders of head and face and sensory organs, skin disorders
Examples of Channel pathway: pain and stiffness along channel pathway
pain, swelling, hot and cold sensations along the pathway
Examples of channel pathway: exterior syndromes
fever, chills, nasal obstruction, Yang Ming headache
Examples of channel pathway: disorders of face, head and sensory organs
sinusitis, epistaxis, swelling and pain of throat, toothache, redness of eyes, neck swelling, facial paralysis
Example of channel pathway: skin disorders
swelling, rashes, itching, discoloration, discharge, pain of skin
Organ pathology
Disorders of the LI: disorders of the LU; Disorders of theST; Disorders of the Jin Ye