Luo connecting points Flashcards
What are Luo-Connecting points?
Luo-Connecting points are the points where the channel branches off from the primary channel.
They treat disorders of the interiorly-exteriorly related channel or organ. They treat disorders of the regions reached by the Luo-Connecting channel. They treat psychological disorders.
The Luo-Connecting point for the Lung is LU7, what are the functions of this point?
o Releases the exterior, expels external wind. Descends rebellious qi o Pacifies wind and phlegm o Benefits the head and nape o Opens Ren channel o Regulates water passages o Treats the Luo Channel
The Luo-Connecting point for the Pericardium is PC6, what are the functions of this point?
Unbinds the chest Regulates the heat and calms the spirit Harmonises the stomach and alleviates nausea and vomiting Clears heat Opens the Yin Linking vessel
The Luo-Connecting point for the heart channel is HT5, what is the function of this point?
Calms the spirit
Regulates heart rhythm
Benefits the tongue
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
The Luo connecting point for the Large intestine is LI6, what is the function of this point?
o Expels wind and clears heat
o Opens and regulates the water passages
The Luo-Connecting point for the TE channel is TE5, what are the functions of this point?
Expels wind and releases the exterior Benefits the head and ears Opens the Yang Linking Vessel Clears Heat Activates the channel and alleviates pain
The Luo-Connecting point for SI channel is SI7, what are the functions of this point?
o Expels wind-heat
o Calms shen
o Activates channel and alleviates pain
o Benefits the finger joints