Large Intestine Questions Flashcards
Where does the primary channel begin?
LI 11, tip of finger
Where does the primary channel terminate?
Opposite side of nose
Where does the Luo-Connecting channel begin?
LI 6
Where does the Luo-connecting channel terminate?
divides one branch to teeth and other to ear
Where does the Divergent channel begin?
Separates from LI channel on hand
Where does the divergent channel terminate?
descends to thorax, breast, lung, LI
Ascends to throat
The primary channel enters the?
gums and lower teeth
The Primary channel descends to
Stomach 37 (Lower he sea of LI)
The primary channel crosses contralateral side of face at
Du 26
The divergent channel descends to
The breast
Main function of LI Channel
Clearing Yang heat
Regulating qi and blood in limbs
TCM function
Controls passage and conduction
Transforms stool and re-absorbs fluid
Best point for sore throat
LI 1
Best point for local/joint pain
LI 3
Best point for Face and Mouth disorders
LI 4
Point that regulates defensive qi
LI 4
Point that has a strong descending nature
LI 4
Best point to open the exterior and release wind?
LI 4
Point that opens and closes pores
LI 4
Point that treats pain the best
LI 4
Best point for wrist disorders
LI 5
Best point for Yangming fire
LI 5
Point that regulates the water passages?
LI 6
Best point for tinnitus
LI 6
Best point for edema
LI 6
Best acute point
LI 7
Point that harmonizes intestines and stomach
LI 7 (and 10)
Point that harmonizes small intestine
LI 8
Point that harmonizes Large Intestine?
LI 9
Which point regulates qi and blood?
LI 10
Where do all all yang channels meet in the back?
Du 14
