Liver Qi Flashcards
How many points in the Liver Meridian.
14
What directions does the Liver Meridian run?
Upwards
“Fight or Flight” response is to protect life. The brain (Kidney Qi) directs the system to override system directing what needs to be done. The Liver oversees ___________________________________________.
function of the body, directing proper blood distribution where blood is to be and not be for performance - NOT blood circulation.
Liver is __________ perseverance and Heart is _____________,
______________perseverance.
Assertive and Devotional, Heartful
Support Liver to __________ ___________.
blood distribution, structure = subtle. _________ flushes _______,
Liver needs to metabolize.
metabolize toxicity.
Kidney Liver
Liver does not detoxify the system.
Liver ___________what goes in it and it becomes ________; because it breaks down toxicity - we detox through urine.
metabolizes. toxic
Chemotherapy patients:
Diarrhea is Liver influencing ________
Nausea is Liver toxicity spilling into ____________
Constipation is Liver effecting _____________
Small Intestine
Stomach
Colon
You do not “detoxify” a Cancer Patient;” they must be out of treatment for ____ years and on a scale from 1-10, they must be at a ____ or an ____.
2 years
7 or an 8
Chemo Patients: Hair and nail loss, mouth linings deterioate, not just because chemo kills fast-growing cells, but because chemo __________ the __________.
toxifies the liver.
Chemo patients have diarrhea and constipation is due not only what chemo is doing to their bodies- it’s also
the sense of loss of control of their situation, loss of control of their life, what will or will not happen, loss of body parts, loss of dignity.
Chemo patients hairs begins to grow back, because
the system is reflecting Liver Qi is growing back.
Liver 3 Nickname and Location
“Bigger Rustling”
Below the apex of the top of the foot, in the gully
Liver 3 General Applications
- Important point to descend energy in the body. Where energy is stuck in the upper part of the head/body and causes issues such as shortness of breat, psychological issues, headaches, etc. Good after Qi Gong and healing
- Balancing for all Liver pathologies
- Stagnation in the Middle Warmer - Subcostal tension, chest/flank pain (flank is below kidneys)
- Calming point- anger, irritability, anxiety, insomnia
- With Large Intestine 4 - “4 Gates” Treatment powerfully effects the flow of Qi and Blood Flow
- Eye issues - blurred vision, red, swollen, painful eyes
- Menstrual issues from deficient blood stagnation - dysmenorrhea (painful period), amenorrhea (abnormal absence of menstruation) PMS, breast tenderness
- Genital issues - pain/swelling, hernia, impotence
- Digestive issues from Liver attacking Stomach and Spleen - nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea w/undigested food
Liver 5 Nickname and Location
“Gourd Ditch”
5 cun above the Medial Malleolus
Liver 5 uses
- Treats any symptoms on the genitals
- Node removal, lymphedema, post radiation of the genitals
- STD, genital warts
- Anger, Irritability, Insomnia (Lv 3 & Lv 5)
- Cramps
Liver 13 Location
End of floating rib
Liver 13 uses
Assist with Spleen deficient signs, especially from Liver invading Spleen
- Pain and distention of the abdomen, bloating
- Vomiting, constipation, diarrhea (or alternating)
- Undigested food in the bowels
Liver 8 Location
Medial side of knee level with popliteal crease, in the indentation of medial knee
Liver 8 uses
- Knee problems
- Medial knee pain
- Genital issues related to damp heat-pain swelling, retention of urine, cystitis, prostatitis and ovarian cysts
Liver 14 Location
Diaphragm and nipple line
Liver 14 uses
- Strong effect on the Middle and Upper Warmers, Subcostal tension, rib/chest pain
- Liver overacting on Lung, cough or shortness of breath
- Effects of Liver organ, Qi stagnation - hepatitis, gallstones
- Emotional imbalances - anger, irritability
If Liver Qi is getting overrun, include ____________.
Spleen
Never use __________________ on Liver Points.
Hot Rocks
Breast cancer patients receiving radiation, pain in Ribcage,
hold what points?
Liver 13 & Liver 14, deep path.
Often times, they’re afraid it has metastasized; not necessarily.
