Point Etiology Flashcards
Which point subdues running piglet Qi?
ST30
Which points regulate Chong Mai?
SP4, KD5, KD8, KD12 (other KD points?)
Which ST channel point benefits the breasts?
ST18
Which ST points are for diarrhea?
ST21, ST25, ST37
Which point supports correct Qi and fosters original Qi?
ST36
Which ST points decrease rebellion?
ST19
Which ST points alleviate vomiting?
ST24
Which point treats dysentery?
ST37
Which ST point treats either XS or XU intestinal problems?
ST37
Which ST points benefit the uterus?
ST28, ST29, ST30
Which ST point is for sweat disorders?
ST43
Which ST point is for facial edema?
ST43
Which point is for cold hands and feet?
ST44
Which ST point is for upper jaw tooth pain?
ST42
Which ST point is for lower jaw tooth pain?
ST44 (ST44+LI4 combo for tooth pain)
Which ST points are for cough/wheezing?
ST18, ST19,
Which ST point warms the LJ?
ST29
Which ST point is for shoulder pain?
ST38
Which stomach point is for facial paralysis?
ST42
Which ST point is for foot muscle atrophy/impairment?
ST42
Which ST points benefit eyes?
ST1, ST2, ST8
Which ST points are for pain?
ST9 (acute lumbar pain), ST31 (lower limb pain), ST34, ST36, ST41, ST43 (foot pain), ST42 & ST44 (tooth pain)
Which ST point moves SI Qi and transforms stagnation?
ST39
Which ST points revive consciousness?
ST36, ST45
Which SP point stops bleeding?
SP1 (for XU bleeding)
Which SP point treats XS?
SP2, SP9
Which SP point treats XU?
SP3 (but also treats XS a little)
Which SP points promote urination?
SP7, SP6
Which SP point is for atrophy?
SP7
Which SP point regulates Chong Mai?
SP4
Which SP point regulates menstruation?
SP6, SP8, SP10 (harmonizes)
Which point invigorates blood flow for cramps?
SP8
Which SP point cools Xue and benefits skin?
SP10
Which SP point warms the LJ?
SP14
Which SP point descends rebellion for LJ?
SP14
Which point is for constipation (heat type)?
SP15
Which SP point regulates intestines?
SP15
Which SP point dissipates food/fluid accumulation?
SP17
All SP points resolve Damp except for which point?
SP1
Which point is for pain in the whole body?
SP21
What CV point treats edema?
CV9 for abdominal edema
Which CV point is for food stagnation?
CV10
Which CV point is for both XS and XU?
CV12
Which CV point benefits the breast?
CV17
Which CV point regulates gathering Qi?
CV17
Which CV point is for the tongue?
CV23
Which CV point is for leucorrhea?
CV3 (drains Damp)
Which CV point is very tonifying (for KD, SP, uterus)?
CV4
Which CV point revives from drowning?
CV1
Which CV point is for the uterus?
CV5
Which GV point treats hemorrhoids?
DU1
Which GV point is for Liver wind and spasm/muscle contraction?
DU8
Which GV point is for jaundice?
DU9 (resolves D-H in LV/GB)
Which GV point treats malaria?
DU13
Which GV point treats muteness?
DU15 (also tongue problems)
Which GV point counters prolapse?
DU20
Which GV point is a rescue point for collapse?
DU26
Which LU point relaxes sinews?
LU5
Which LU points are for XS and Heat conditions?
LU1, LU2, LU3
Which LU points are for both XS and XU?
LU5, LU6, LU7
Which LU point is for HAs and neck pain?
LU7
Which LU point benefits the throat?
LU10
Which LU point stops bleeding?
LU6
Which LI point treats diarrhea?
LI3
Which LI point regulates water passages?
LI6
Which LI point detoxes poison?
LI7
Which LI point alleviates itching?
LI11
Which LI points dissipate phlegm nodules?
LI14, LI15, LI16
Which LI points are for shoulder pain?
LI14, LI15, LI16
Which LI point adjusts sweating?
LI4
Which LI point is for the face/eyes/mouth/nose/ears?
LI4
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Heat anywhere?
LI11
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Wind-Heat?
DU14
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Xue-Heat?
SP10
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Damp-Heat?
SP9
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Phlegm-Heat?
ST40
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Organ Heat?
Ying-spring points
Clearing Heat points: Which one for SP D-H?
ST36
Clearing Heat points: Which one for LV/GB D-H?
GB34
Clearing Heat points: Which one for LI D-H?
ST37
Clearing Heat points: Which one for UB D-H?
CV3
Which HT point treats sudden loss of voice?
HT4
Which point treats deep frozen/cold sensation in bones?
HT4
Which HT point treats emotional disturbance?
HT5
Which point treats heart rhythm
HT5
Which is the only HT channel point for gynecological disorders?
HT5
Which HT point alleviates night sweats?
HT6
Which point treats steaming bones sensation?
HT6
Which HT point is for insomnia and memory loss?
HT7
Which HT point is for swollen/stiff tongue?
HT8
Which HT point benefits the eyes?
HT9
Which HT points benefit the tongue and throat?
HT7, HT8
Which SI point benefits the occiput, neck and back?
SI3
Which SI points treat epilepsy?
SI3, SI8
Which SI point expels both interior and exterior wind?
SI3
Which point eliminates internal wind from Du Mai?
SI3
Which SI point treats jaundice?
SI4
Which SI point is for XU?
SI6
Which SI point promotes lactation?
SI1 (+CV17), also SI11 for breasts
Which SI point is for numbness in fingers and for pain/stiffness?
SI2, SI7
Which SI point is for blurry eyes?
SI6
Which SI points expel Wind?
SI3, SI9, SI12, SI18
Which SI point descends rebellious Qi?
SI17
Which SI point for frozen shoulder?
SI12 but also SI10 and SI13 for shoulder
Which SI point benefits ears?
SI19
Which SI point s for tinnitus and reddish urine?
SI2
Which point is for anosmia?
UB7
Which UB point invigorates Xue and dispels UJ and MJ stasis?
UB17 (also UB15 for Xue stasis)
Which UB point stops bleeding?
UB17 (also UB20 (SP Back Shu) holds Xue)
Which UB point treats jaundice?
UB19
Which UB point regulates water passages?
UB22 & UB23
Which UB point warms the uterus?
UB23
Which UB point separates clear from turbid?
UB27 (SI Back Shu)
Which UB point drains turbid Damp?
UB27
Which UB point is for head and sensory orifices?
UB10
Which UB point stops leucorrhea and seminal emission?
UB30, also UB34
Which UB points regulate menstruation?
UB31 and UB34* (mostly UB34)
Which UB points are for menstrual cramps (for Xue and Qi flow)?
UB32, UB33
Which UB points are for sciatica?
UB36, UB37
Which UB points are for hemorrhoids?
UB36, UB40, (UB53), UB54, UB57, UB58, UB65
Which points are for axillary pain and sweating?
UB39 (lower He Sea of SJ), UB56, UB62
Which UB point stops vomiting and diarrhea?
UB40
Which point is for 5 Wind Syndrome?
UB39 (lower He Sea of SJ)
Which UB point nourishes yin and fosters original Qi?
UB43
Which UB point resolves phlegm?
UB43
Which UB point treats heel & foot pain?
UB56
Which UB point is for one sided HA?
UB62
Which UB point is for daytime epilepsy?
UB62
Which UB points pacify both internal and external wind?
UB62
Which point is for sudden onset Shan disorder?
UB63
Which point is for sudden onset thyroid disorder?
UB63
Which UB point treats stiffness and relaxes sinews (contractors, etc.)?
UB64
Which KD point descends XS from the head?
KD1
Which KD point helps with hypertension?
KD1
Which KD point clears XU heat?
KD2 and KD3
Which KD point treats XU below?
KD3
Which KD point treats XS above?
KD4 (and KD1); both anchor
Which point strengthens the will & dispels fear?
KD4
Which KD points regulate both Chong Mai and Red Mai?
KD5, KD8, KD13
Which KD point helps with sore throat?
KD6
Which KD point treats edema and regulates sweating?
KD7
Which KD point stops uterine bleeding (XU) and adjusts mensturation?
KD8
Which KD point transforms phlegm and treats psychoemotional problems?
KD9
Which KD point clears D-H from the LJ?
KD10
Which KD point astringes the essence?
KD12
Which KD point is for seminal emission and leucorrhea?
KD12
Which point treats the 4 Fullnesses (Qi, Water, Food, Xue)?
KD14
Which point is for constipation (cold type)?
KD16 (has warming action on intestines)
Which point treats severe post-partum abdominal or lateral costal pain?
KD18
Which KD point treats gynecological problems (including infertility)?
KD18
True or False? All points in the PC channel clear Heat
True
Which LV point treats Shan disorder?
LV1
Which point stops menstrual bleeding?
LV1
Which LV points stop bleeding?
LV1 (menstrual), LV2
Which LV point is for both XS and XU?
LV3
Which LV point treats plum stone Qi?
LV5
Which LV point disperses masses, invigorates Xue & helps with HT (stabbing, Xue stasis-type) pain?
LV14
Which point helps night crying in children?
PC9
Which point helps childhood nutritional impairment?
PC9
Which two channels reduce fevers?
PC and SJ/TW
What types of fevers can SJ channel treat?
mostly Wei and Qi levels (some distal points can TX Ying and Xue levels)
Which SJ point helps the tongue?
SJ1
Which SJ point helps the eyes?
SJ3
Which SJ point helps with blocked ears when flying?
SJ3
Which SJ point relaxes sinews and helps with wrist stiffness?
SJ4
Which SJ point helps with all kinds of HAs?
SJ5
Which SJ point is most important for moving Qi and clearing Heat in ALL 3 Jiaos?
SJ6
Which SJ point helps move stool?
SJ6
Which SJ points transform phlegm?
SJ10 (also dissipates nodules) and SJ13
Which SJ point is for sudden deafness or dim vision?
SJ16
Which SJ point eliminates Wind?
SJ17 (helps w/Bell’s Palsy, Tigeminal Neuralgia, Lock Jaw…), SJ23
Which SJ point is for toothaches and cavities/tooth decay?
SJ21
Which point treats alcohol intoxication?
GB8
Which is the preeminent point for all diseases of the head, brain, sense organs and eyes?
GB20
Which GB point stops vomiting?
GB8
Which GB point helps with eyelid droop?
GB14
Which GB points help treat HA?
GB8 (for one-sided), GB20, GB38 (one-sided), GB41
Which GB point lowers phlegm and dissipates nodules?
GB21, GB41
Which GB point benefits breasts?
GB21
Which PC point clears Heat from 3 of the 4 levels?
PC3 (clears Qi, Ying and Xue levels)
Which PC point stops vomiting?
PC3, PC6
Which is the most important point for chest disorders?
PC6
Which PC points cool the Xue?
PC3, PC4, PC7, PC8
Which PC points clear Heat from the Ying level?
PC3, PC7, PC8
Which PC point transforms phlegm?
PC5
Which PC point treats jaundice?
PC6
Which PC point can help with coma and heat collapse?
PC8
Which point is the best for severe heat conditions?
PC9
Which GB point expedites delivery?
GB21 (placenta delivery)
Which GB point regulates Qi in the 3 Jiao?
GB23
Which point helps coldness below the waist (Yang Xu)?
GB26
Which GB point stops leucorrhea?
GB26
Which GB point alleviates itching?
GB31
Which GB point is for sinking disorders like uterine prolapse?
GB26
Which is the most important point for sciatica?
GB30
Which GB point expels Wind, Damp and Cold?
GB32
Which GB point benefits the sinews and clears LV/GB Damp-Heat?
GB34
Which point harmonizes Shao Yang? (Simultaneous fever/chills, bitter taste, nausea/vomiting, jaundice)
GB34 (for D-H in LV/GB), GB38, GB40
Which GB point detoxes poison?
GB36
Which GB points benefit the eyes?
GB1, GB37 (also SI6)
Which point is for heaviness from the waist down?
GB38
Which point benefits the Bone Marrow and bone weakness?
GB39
Which point is for muscle flaccidity/contraction?
GB39
All points on the LU meridian clear heat except?
LU9
All points on the LI meridian clear heat except?
LI4
In general Back Shu points __________
tonify
In general Front Mu points ___________
sedate
CV3 does what?
sedates excess
CV4 does what?
tonifies deficiency
CV6 vs CV17 (which moves Qi in UJ/MJ/LJ?)
CV6 moves Qi in MJ, LJ
CV17 moves Qi in UJ
Which points are for Yin edema?
CV9, ST28
Which points are for Yang edema? (facial?)
UB39, LU7 (+LI6)
(Du26) for facial edema: Yang edema
What’s the only point needled obliquely between the abdomen (perp) and chest (trans)?
CV15 (downward)
Which point regulates Zong Qi?
CV17
Which points treat aphasia?
RN23, DU15, HT5
What does DU4 do?
tonifies KD Yang only; and warms the Ming Men
unlike RN4 which tonifies both Yin & Yang
Which point is for malaria?
PC5
Which point is for Boils?
DU10
Which points are for External Wind?
GB20, DU16, UB12, LI4, SJ5, (UB62)
Which points are for Wind-Heat?
DU14, SJ5, LU10, LU11, LI11, LI4
Which points are for Internal Wind?
GB20, DU12, DU16, UB10, UB62, DU20…
What’s the only point called “Wind” in the LJ?
GB31 (Wind Market, for skin problems)
To open the nose, needle which points?
LU7, LI4, LI20, DU23
Which direction do you needle DU23?
For a stuffy nose, needle posteriorly (down)
For a runny nose, needle anteriorly (up)
Which points are for facial paralysis?
RN24, Jia cheng jian, ST4
Which point is for rectal prolapse?
DU1
Which Du mai point is a good pediatric point?
DU12
What types of Heat does DU14 clear?
Exterior W-H, Shao Yang Heat, Yang Ming (channel only; 4 bigs)
Which point is for visible phlegm in the Lungs?
LU5
Which point is for phlegm anywhere in the body?
P-H, P-C, visible or invisible
ST40
Which point combination to stop hemoptysis (lung bleeding)?
LU6 + UB17
Moxa at LU6 treats what?
hemorrhoid
What’s the only point that’s for W-C only?
LU7
Which LU point is for ext or interior, XS or XU, water?
LU7
Which LU point is for interior, XU, Phlegm?
LU9
What do the 4 gates treat? (LI4 + LV3)
Internal LV Wind and dysmenorrhea
Which point opens the LU water passage?
LI6
Which point combination is a powerful Qi and Xue tonic (and immune system tonic)?
LI10 + ST36
Can you thread ST4?
yes, ST4-ST6 1-1.5 cun
Which point helps for dizziness d/t D-P and Yangming HA?
ST8
What are the points to regulate lactation?
ST18 + CV17 + SI1 (+SP18)
Which point is for ST prolapse?
ST21
What’s the basic point for diarrhea?
ST36
Which point is for either acute or chronic constipation?
ST25
Which point is for acute diarrhea?
ST25 (+ST36)
which point is for chronic diarrhea?
UB20
What are points for constipation?
ST25, SJ6, KD6, UB25
What are water metabolism points?
ST28, CV9, SJ4, UB22, UB39
Which ST point is for Xue stasis and amenorrhea?
ST29
Which ST point is for Water (metabolism)?
ST28
What is the basic point of amenorrhea?
SP6
What point combination is for the abdomen?
ST36 + CV12
What point combination is for the epigastrium?
ST36 + CV12 + PC6
What point combination tonifies the MJ?
ST36 + SP3
What point combination boosts the immune system?
ST36 + LI10
What point combination prevents stroke? (internal W)
ST36 + GB39
What point combination prevents Cold? (external W)
ST36 + UB12
Which point increases ST acid?
ST36
Which point is for SI Qi pain and SI Qi tied?
ST39
Which point is the empirical distal point for shoulder pain?
ST38
What is the distal point for facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, Yangming HA?
ST44 (+LI4)
What point is for ST heat?
ST44 (+LI11)
Which point is good for either XU or XS type uterine bleeding?
SP1
Which point removes stagnations of Xue, Cold & Food?
SP4
What are some points for Food stagnation?
SP4, ST36, CV12, PC6
Which point is for medial foot edema?
SP5
Which point is for lateral foot edema?
GB41
Which point is for facial edema?
DU26
KD6 vs SP6
KD6 is for KD Yin
SP6 is for all body Yin
What are some points for insomnia?
SP6, HT7, An Mian
What are some basic points for Lin syndrome?
CV3, UB28, SP9
SP9 vs ST40
SP9 for Damp, ST40 for Phlegm
Which point can both cool and move Xue?
SP10
What is a point combo for moving Xue?
SP10 + UB17
What is a point combo for cooling Xue?
SP10 + LI11 + UB40
Which point is for moving muscular pain?
SP21
Which point tonifies HT Qi?
HT5
Which point nourishes HT Yin?
HT6
What point combination stops night sweats?
HT6 + KD7
What point combination stops spontaneous sweating?
LI4 + KD7
What point nourishes HT Xue?
HT7
What is the basic point to calm Shen?
HT7 (+SP6, Anmian)
Which point clears HT Heat/Fire?
HT8 (+LI11)
Which point opens the HT Orifices?
HT9 (for Phlegm misting HT & P-F harassing mind)
What point helps for when you’re tired but can’t fall asleep?
HT7
What is the empirical point to promote lactation?
SI1
What points do you bleed for indigestion?
SP1 & LV1
Which points are for vertex (Jue Yin) HA?
SI3, LV3, UB67
Which point brightens the eyes?
SI6
Which points are for difficulty rotating neck (torticollis / stiff neck)?
SI7 + Luo Zhen
Which SI point benefits the ears?
SI19
Which point is for problem with neck flexion/extension?
UB60
Which point is clinically used for anti-aging?
SI6
Which Jing-well points can you moxa?
SP1 (for bleeding), LV1 (for cold), KD1 (for Yang Rising)
Which Jing-well points can you bleed?
LU11 (for sore throat)
Which points treat insomnia?
+KD6, -UB62, UB1
Which points treat somnolence?
+UB62, -KD6, UB1
What is the local point for occipital HAs?
UB10 (clears the brain)
What does UB12 do?
releases Exterior Wind (W-H and W-C)
What is the basic point for cough/asthma?
UB13
What is the basic point for palpitation?
UB15
What is the basic point for jaundice?
UB18
What is the basic point for chronic diarrhea?
UB20
What is the basic point for lower back pain?
UB23
Which point is for Po?
UB42
Which point is for Shen?
UB44
Which point is for Hun?
UB47
Which point is for Yi?
UB49
Which point is for Zhi?
UB52
What is the basic point for hiccups?
UB17
What point combination moves Xue?
SP10 + UB17
What point combination is for the diaphragm?
PC6 + UB17
What point treats very chronic diseases with great debility?
UB43
What does UB32 do?
moves blood stasis & regulates menstruation
What are the most important gynecological points on the front of the abdomen?
RN3, ST29, KD12 (Zi Gong xue)
What point on SJ is for ear infection, tinnitus, deafness?
SJ5
What point calms Shen (for schizophrenia & split personality combined)?
GB13
What point is for retention of placenta after birth?
GB21
At what point is the liver apex?
KD21
What point on the GB channel is for eye infection, clears Heat (from eyes), internal AND external Wind?
GB20
Which point has good descending action along midaxillary/nipple line?
GB21
Which GB point is for leucorrhea?
GB26
Which GB point is for skin diseases?
GB31
Which GB point improves eyesight and eliminates floaters?
GB37
Moxa to which GB point increases the T-cell count and prevents stroke?
GB39
Which GB point is for Bone Bi syndrome?
GB39 (+UB11)
Which point combination prevents Wind-stroke?
GB39 + moxa to ST36
Which GB point strengthens the GB mental aspect?
GB40
Which GB point is used for phantom pain?
GB40
Which GB point is for Shaoyang HA?
GB41
Which GB point inhibits lactation?
GB41
Which point is for Cold in the LV channel?
LV1
Which point for priapism, itching, vaginal discharge?
LV5
Which LV point is more commonly sedated than tonified and vice versa?
LV3 (sedate more often) (vs LV 2 sedate only)
LV8 (tonify more often)
Which LV point is for LV overacting SP?
LV13
Which LV point is for LV overacting ST?
LV14
Which LV point is to relieve Food retention and soothe LV Qi
LV13
Which LV point is for any kind of hypochondriac pain? (XS or XU)
LV14
