Master Tung's Points Flashcards
1
Q
Ling Gu location
A
- aka 22.05
- in the juncture of the 1st and 2nd dorsal metacarpal bones with the fingers in a grip
- Below LI 4
- 1.2 can proximal to Da Bai (22.04)
- directly opposite to Chongxian (22.03)
2
Q
Ling Gu indications:
A
- famous for sciatica d/t hypo function of the LU
- Low back pain
- Menstrual problems (irregular mensuration, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea)
3
Q
Ling Gu needling:
A
- insert 1.5 - 2.0 cun needle to pierce through Chong Xian (22.02)
4
Q
Ling Gu contraindicated:
A
during pregnancy (just like LI 4)
5
Q
Da Bai location:
A
- aka 22.04
- on the dorsal of the hand
- in the depression 0.5 cun from the joint of the index finger and thumb (above LI 4)
- between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones
- lock the fingers in a grip to locate the point
6
Q
Da Bai indications:
A
- Sciatica due to hypo function of the LU
- Asthma in children
- high fever (most effective)
7
Q
Da Bai needling:
A
- Insert a 1.5 cun needle to a depth of 0.5 - 1.0 cun for sciatica
- three edged needle is used to that child asthma, high fever, and acute pneumonia with excellent effect
8
Q
Da Bai contraindicated:
A
- during pregnancy
9
Q
Zhongbai location:
A
- same as SJ 3
- between the dorsal metacarpal bones of the little and ring fingers
- 0.5 cun proximal to the metcarpophalangeal joint
- lock the fingers in a grip to locate the point
10
Q
Zhongbai indications:
A
- sciatica due to renal (KD def) problems
- lower back pain due to renal problems
- back pain
- dizziness
11
Q
Zhongbai needling:
A
-insert a needle to a depth of 0.3-0.5 cun
12
Q
Chongxian location:
A
- with the palm facing upward
- located on the thenar eminence
- about 2 cun from the skin folks between the 1st and 2nd metacarpals
- find skin fold (landmark) and PC 7 (landmark), divide line into 3, lower is Chongxian
13
Q
Chongxian indications:
A
- back pain
- pneumonia
- fever
- palpitations
- knee pain
14
Q
Fu Ke location:
A
- 2 points
- located on the dorsal side of the thumb
- on the ulnar aspect
- on the proximal segment
- on the line 0.3 cun away from the midline of the thumb
- one point - 1/3 from the 2nd finger crease
- the other point - 2.3 from the 2nd finger crease
15
Q
Fu Ke indications:
A
pain of the uterus
- infertility
- irregular mensuration
16
Q
Fu Ke needling:
A
- needle closely along the edge of the phalanx to a depth of 0.2-0.3 cun. The two points are needled simultaneously
17
Q
Huan Cho location:
A
- ring finger
- on the ulnar and palmar side of the middle segment of the ring finger
- in the center between the 2nd and 3rd finger creases
18
Q
Huan Cho indications:
A
- uterine pain/tumor
- irregular menstruation
- frequent urination
- vaginal swelling
19
Q
Huan Cho needling:
A
- insert 0.5 needle to depth of 0.2-0.3 cun
20
Q
Huan Cho contraindication:
A
contraindicated to needle the point on both hands simultaneously
21
Q
Wu hu location:
A
- on the radial aspect of the proximal segment of the palmar side of the thumb, 0.2 can between each point.
- 5 different points (five tiger)
- finger pain
- supplementary for 1
- toe pain/headache
- ankle pain
- sole pain