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Point Actions 1 Midterm Flashcards

1
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HT-3 is known for its ability to treat what unique symptom?

This action is primarily due to its function of?

A

Chorea - neurological shaking and tremors

Regulating/circulating heart qi (calm spirit)

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List four functions of HT-3

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[Regulating/circulating heart qi (clearing the channel)]
Clear heat
Transform phlegm
Supplement blood

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3
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HT-5 has a special ability to affect what kinds of problems?

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Tongue & speech pathology

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4
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Can HT-5 be used for hematuria? Why?

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Yes! because it is a Luo Point and clears heart fire that has been passed to its phase partner the SI (which is tai yang division paired with the bladder)

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HT-5 can help regulate heart qi. What kind of symptoms does this action indicate it might be useful for?

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Heart rate/rhythm issues, angina

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The number one function for HT-7 is to?

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Calm the spirit (treat emotional disturbance)

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Provide three examples of symptoms that might be effectively treated by calming the Shen with HT-7.

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Sleep disturbance (vivid dreams, insomnia)
Anxiety (restlessness, itching)
Difficulty concentrating

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8
Q

HT8 is the best point on the channel to accomplish what action?

A

Clear heart fire (It’s a ying/spring point!)

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9
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What are the Chinese names for HT-5 & 7?

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HT-5 = Tong Li (Opens Interior/Through the Village)
HT-7 = Shen Men (Gate of Consciousness)
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10
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HT-7 nourishes four aspects. What are they and give sample symptom for each.

A

Blood - pallor, poor memory, difficulty sleeping
Yin - insomnia, vivid dreams, night sweats
Qi - Palpitations, arrhythmias, fatigue
Yang - cold sweats, cold limbs, severe fatigue

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11
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Does HT-7 have dispersing actions? Why?

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Yes, because HT-7 is the Earth point, which is the child of fire, so it disperses fire’s energy.

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12
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Which Heart point is most useful for alleviating night sweats?

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HT-6 (because it supplements yin)

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13
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List three primary functions of PC-3

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Circulate heart qi/open chest
Clear heat & cool blood
Regulate GI tract

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Identify the two most important actions for PC4

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Stop pain & spasm

Stop bleeding

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What is the key function for PC-5?

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Resolve phlegm

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16
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PC-6 primarily affects what four areas of the body?

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Chest (Upper Jiao)
Diaphragm
Stomach (Middle Jiao)
Lower Jiao

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PC-6 moves the qi & blood of what organs?

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Liver, Lung, Stomach, Heart

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18
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Indicate the best PC point for Motion sickness

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PC-6

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19
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Indicate the best PC point for Intestinal heat/bloody diarrhea

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PC-3

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20
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Indicate the best PC point for Gastric distress/nausea/greasy tongue

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PC-5

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21
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Indicate the best PC point for Vomiting & diarrhea assoc. w/summerheat

A

PC-3 (6)

22
Q

List three pathogenic factors that adversely affect shen and give an example of symptoms that would manifest.

A 
Internal Wind (tremor-tic-seizure/stroke-paralysis)
Heat (redness-sweating, fever-delerium/restlessness-mania)
Phlegm (mental confusion, incoherence)
23
Q

How does Chinese medicine usually explain heart pains?

A

Blood stasis & qi stagnation

24
Q

Pathogenic heart fire comes in two forms. They are?

A

Shi Type - Heart Fire Blazing

Xu Type - Yin Xu

25
Q

List the best PC points for each type of fire.

A

Shi Type - PC-3, 4, 8, 9

Xu Type - PC-5, 6, 7

26
Q

What is the best PC point or points for Cholera?

A

PC-3, 7

27
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What is the best PC point or points for Malaria?

A

PC-8, 5

28
Q

What is the best PC point or points for Jaundice?

A

PC-5, 6, 8

29
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What is the best PC point or points for Rheumatic fever/heart disease?

A

PC-3, 4

30
Q

What is the best PC point or points for Hematemesis?

A

PC-4

31
Q

What is the best PC point or points for Chorea?

A

PC-3

32
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What is the best PC point or points for Hiccups?

A

PC-6, 3, 4

33
Q

What is the best PC point or points for Shock?

A

PC-6, 8, 9

34
Q

What is the best PC point or points for Irregular menses?

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PC-6, 5

35
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What is the best PC point or points for Boils?

A

PC-8, 4

36
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What is the best PC point or points for Mastitis?

A

PC-1

37
Q

What point(s) on the PC channel is/are Celestial windows?

A

PC-1, 2

38
Q

What point(s) on the PC channel is/are 9N to Return Yang?

A

PC-8

39
Q

What point(s) on the PC channel is/are Ghost Points?

A

PC-7, 8

40
Q

List at least six symptoms or problems typical of, and relatively specific to, Lu disharmonies.

A

Chest discomfort/tightness - Asthma/wheezing
Nasal issues (sinus/rhinorrhea/epistaxis)
Throat/voice issues (sore, hoarse, laryngitis, etc.)
Skin (dry skin, eczema)
Low energy, fatigue
Stiff neck, facial edema, emotional problems

41
Q

What lung point would be most appropriate for tai yang (outer barrier) stage common cold?

A

LU-7

42
Q

The primary function of LU-10 & 11 is to do what? Specifically, they target what area of the body?

A

They clear heat (10 Shi or Xu - chronic), (11 Shi - acute)

Benefit the throat

43
Q

Which LU point would you select for a client with torticollis? Why?

A

LU-7 because it is the Ruler for back of head & neck

44
Q

Identify three Lung points that would be useful for sputum and which kind of sputum each would be most appropriate for.

A

LU-9 (xu, cold)
LU-1 (Shi or Xu, hot or cold)
LU-5 (Shi, mainly hot - possibly cold)

45
Q

What is the point of choice for hemoptysis and why?

A

LU-6 because it is a Xi Cleft point (bleeding).

46
Q

Which LU point is mentioned in the Ling Shu as most suitable for bleeding and why?

A

LU-3 because it is a Celestial Window

47
Q

What two Lung points regulate waterways and control urination?

A

Lu-7 Luo point

Lu-5 Water point

48
Q

What LU point would best protect the lungs from Liver Fire?

A

Lu-9 (Yuan point & Earth/parent - fortifying)

49
Q

Which LU point would you choose to help remedy a condition involving both Lung & Large Intestine? Why?

A

LU-7 because it is the Luo point – connects phase pair externally

50
Q

Which Lung point would you use for a client in whom you’ve diagnosed Invasion of Wind & Water? What is the primary sx?

A

Lu-7

Primary sx - facial edema (allergies)

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