Meridian Theory WK 3 - Shu Points & Point Categories Flashcards
Shu Transport Points are 5 points located below the
elbow or knee
Shu Transport Points based on the _________ cycle of 5 element theory
generating
The shu transport points in order are
jing well
ying spring
shu stream
jing river
he sea
Jing well points
{the 4 functions}
- RESTORING CONSCIOUSNESS
- Treats fullness below the Heart
- Treating uppermost or opposite
end of the channel (heat) - Calms the Spirit (Shen)
Ying Spring points functions (3)
-CLEARS HEAT FROM MERIDIAN & ORGAN
-Treats conditions w/ changes in color or complextion ie. someone looks pale or flushed
Shu stream points functions and usually located at:
LOCATED at or near the joints of the extremities (i.e. ankles & wrists)
Function:
Heaviness and/or pain of the joints
The Shu Stream Points on the YIN CHANNELS are also the _____ ____ points
Yuan-source points
(important for tonifying and regulating their pertaining organs)
The shu stream points treat disorders of the
______ organs and the
______ channels
ZANG organs
&
YANG channels
Jing River point functions (3)
1) Treats cough, dyspnea, chills & fever
2) Diseases effecting the voice
3) Treats diseases of the sinews and bones
He Sea Points functions
TREATS COUNTERFLOW QI (qi going the wrong way ie coughing, hiccups, burps)
ALSO SKIN DISEASES
He sea points usually located at
elbows and knees
Yuan Source Points on Yin channels are
the 3rd point on the channel
and also
the SHU STREAM point
Yuan Source Points on Yang channels are
the 4th point on the channel
except on the GB channel it’s GB 40
Yuan Source Point Function
on yin channels & on yang channels
yin: same function as shu stream (treats disorders of zang organs) tonifying
yang: treats disorders of yang meridian w/o tonifying effect
Luo Connecting Points
where Luo channels branch off main meridian
Luo Points functions (3)
1) Treat disorders of yin/yang related channel organ
2) treats areas the Luo travels
3) Treats emotional phycho disorders
Xi Cleft Points (also referred to as “emergency points”
Used to treat ACUTE conditions & pain
also treats blood conditions
Back Shu Points location
On back along UB channel
MU points located on
front of the body (also called alarm points)
The 8 extraordinary channels have ________ (_______) points
Confluent (master) Points
(think of the as master switches)
Master Point of REN
LU 7
Master point of Du
SI 3
Master point of CHONG
SP 4
Master point of DAI
GB-41
