LV Channel Point Actions

Question 1

LV Channel is great for reproductive (primarily female/menstrual) issues because…

Answer 1

It wraps around the genitalia

Question 2

LV is a part of the ___________ process

Answer 2

Detoxification

Question 3

LV helps maintain energy levels through…

Answer 3

Regulation of sugar/metabolism levels

Question 4

When LV channel is obstructed, it leads to…

Answer 4

Fire (heat symptoms) because process has been hampered and toxins are heating up the blood

Question 5

LV is known for regenerating itself (T/F)?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

LV Channel Originates

Answer 6

At the Lateral aspect of the Dorsum of the Big Toe at LV-1

Question 7

Wandering Pain is usually a symptom of…

Answer 7

LV Qi Stagnation

Use 4 Gates to Alleviate

Question 8

Plumb Pit Qi is a symptom of…

Answer 8

LV Qi Stagnation

Question 9

LV Channel Ascends…

Answer 9

Along the Medial aspect of the Lower Leg, Intersecting with SP Channel at
SP-6

Question 10

LV-1

Answer 10

Jing Well
Great Distal Point for any LV Issues
Revives Consciousness, Calms Spirit
Regs LV Qi
Not commonly used

Question 11

LV-2

Answer 11

Ying Spring
EYE Disorders, LV HEAT
Excellent Point for LV Fire
More Severe Sx (HA, Hypertension)
EXCESS Conditions

Question 12

LV-3

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Answer 12

Yuan Source, Shu Stream
Subdues LV Yang & Extinguishes Wind
Nourishes LV Blood / LV Yin
Regulates Menstruation & Lower Jiao
Excess & Deficient Conditions
Hypertension

Question 13

LV-5

Answer 13

Luo Connecting Point

Plumb Pit Qi - bcz it’s mirror image is the throat

Question 14

LV-6

Answer 14

Xi-Cleft Point
Regulates Lochia
For Uterine Bleeding: LV-6, SP-1, KD-8, BL-55

Question 15

LV-7

Answer 15

Knee Problems
Dampness
Close to SP-9 & KD-10

Question 16

LV-8

Answer 16

He-Sea & Water Point
LV BLOOD
Menstrual, Fertility (Men/Women)
***KNOW nearby points and tendons

Question 17

LV-3

Pin Yin

Answer 17

TaiChong

Great Rushing

Question 18

LV-12

Answer 18

Caution - Femoral Vein

Question 19

LV-13

Answer 19

Front Mu Point of Spleen
Mui-Meeting (Influential) Pt of the ZANG
Mtg Point of LV & GB Channels

Question 20

LV-14

Answer 20

Front Mu Point of the Liver

Mtg Pt of LV & SP Ch w/Yin Linking Vessel

Question 21

Liver can overact on other organs because of its

Answer 21

Connections to the other organs

Question 22

Why is it common for for the hot, aggressive, ascending and moving nature of the LV channel manifest as upsurging of LV Yang or progress to the stirring up of LV Wind?

Answer 22

Because “The Liver dominates physical movement”

Question 23

What points make up ‘the four gates’ and why?

Answer 23

LV-3 and LI-4 (bilaterally)

LI-4 is ‘Abundant in Qi and Blood’ and LV-3 has the Fx of Spreading Qi

Question 24

What point is essential for subduing LV Yang and pacifying LV Wind?

Answer 24

LV-3

Question 25

The 3 Most Common Reasons for LV Malfunction

Answer 25

1. Restricted expression of emotions, esp. Anger
2. Lack of Yin or Bld to moisten/nourish LV causing LV Qi Stag
3. Pathogenic Damp-Heat

Question 26

LV affects which type of HA?

Answer 26

Vertex

Question 27

LV is the only Yin channel to connect with the topmost point of the body, which is…

Answer 27

DU-20

Question 28

LV connects with the Conception Vessel at which points?

Answer 28

REN 2, 3, 4