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Point Etiology Flashcards

1
Q

Which point subdues running piglet Qi?

A

ST30

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2
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Which points regulate Chong Mai?

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SP4, KD5, KD8, KD12 (other KD points?)

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3
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Which ST channel point benefits the breasts?

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ST18

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4
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Which ST points are for diarrhea?

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ST21, ST25, ST37

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5
Q

Which point supports correct Qi and fosters original Qi?

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ST36

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6
Q

Which ST points decrease rebellion?

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ST19

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7
Q

Which ST points alleviate vomiting?

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ST24

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8
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Which point treats dysentery?

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ST37

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9
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Which ST point treats either XS or XU intestinal problems?

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ST37

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10
Q

Which ST points benefit the uterus?

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ST28, ST29, ST30

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11
Q

Which ST point is for sweat disorders?

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ST43

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12
Q

Which ST point is for facial edema?

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ST43

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13
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Which point is for cold hands and feet?

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ST44

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14
Q

Which ST point is for upper jaw tooth pain?

A

ST42

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15
Q

Which ST point is for lower jaw tooth pain?

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ST44 (ST44+LI4 combo for tooth pain)

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16
Q

Which ST points are for cough/wheezing?

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ST18, ST19,

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17
Q

Which ST point warms the LJ?

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ST29

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18
Q

Which ST point is for shoulder pain?

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ST38

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19
Q

Which stomach point is for facial paralysis?

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ST42

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20
Q

Which ST point is for foot muscle atrophy/impairment?

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ST42

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21
Q

Which ST points benefit eyes?

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ST1, ST2, ST8

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22
Q

Which ST points are for pain?

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ST9 (acute lumbar pain), ST31 (lower limb pain), ST34, ST36, ST41, ST43 (foot pain), ST42 & ST44 (tooth pain)

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23
Q

Which ST point moves SI Qi and transforms stagnation?

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ST39

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24
Q

Which ST points revive consciousness?

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ST36, ST45

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25
Q

Which SP point stops bleeding?

A

SP1 (for XU bleeding)

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26
Q

Which SP point treats XS?

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SP2, SP9

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27
Q

Which SP point treats XU?

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SP3 (but also treats XS a little)

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28
Q

Which SP points promote urination?

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SP7, SP6

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29
Q

Which SP point is for atrophy?

A

SP7

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30
Q

Which SP point regulates Chong Mai?

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SP4

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31
Q

Which SP point regulates menstruation?

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SP6, SP8, SP10 (harmonizes)

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32
Q

Which point invigorates blood flow for cramps?

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SP8

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33
Q

Which SP point cools Xue and benefits skin?

A

SP10

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34
Q

Which SP point warms the LJ?

A

SP14

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35
Q

Which SP point descends rebellion for LJ?

A

SP14

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36
Q

Which point is for constipation (heat type)?

A

SP15

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37
Q

Which SP point regulates intestines?

A

SP15

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38
Q

Which SP point dissipates food/fluid accumulation?

A

SP17

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39
Q

All SP points resolve Damp except for which point?

A

SP1

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40
Q

Which point is for pain in the whole body?

A

SP21

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41
Q

What CV point treats edema?

A

CV9 for abdominal edema

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42
Q

Which CV point is for food stagnation?

A

CV10

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43
Q

Which CV point is for both XS and XU?

A

CV12

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44
Q

Which CV point benefits the breast?

A

CV17

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45
Q

Which CV point regulates gathering Qi?

A

CV17

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46
Q

Which CV point is for the tongue?

A

CV23

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47
Q

Which CV point is for leucorrhea?

A

CV3 (drains Damp)

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48
Q

Which CV point is very tonifying (for KD, SP, uterus)?

A

CV4

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49
Q

Which CV point revives from drowning?

A

CV1

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50
Q

Which CV point is for the uterus?

A

CV5

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51
Q

Which GV point treats hemorrhoids?

A

DU1

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52
Q

Which GV point is for Liver wind and spasm/muscle contraction?

A

DU8

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53
Q

Which GV point is for jaundice?

A

DU9 (resolves D-H in LV/GB)

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54
Q

Which GV point treats malaria?

A

DU13

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55
Q

Which GV point treats muteness?

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DU15 (also tongue problems)

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56
Q

Which GV point counters prolapse?

A

DU20

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57
Q

Which GV point is a rescue point for collapse?

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DU26

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58
Q

Which LU point relaxes sinews?

A

LU5

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59
Q

Which LU points are for XS and Heat conditions?

A

LU1, LU2, LU3

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60
Q

Which LU points are for both XS and XU?

A

LU5, LU6, LU7

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61
Q

Which LU point is for HAs and neck pain?

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LU7

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62
Q

Which LU point benefits the throat?

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LU10

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63
Q

Which LU point stops bleeding?

A

LU6

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64
Q

Which LI point treats diarrhea?

A

LI3

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65
Q

Which LI point regulates water passages?

A

LI6

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66
Q

Which LI point detoxes poison?

A

LI7

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67
Q

Which LI point alleviates itching?

A

LI11

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68
Q

Which LI points dissipate phlegm nodules?

A

LI14, LI15, LI16

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69
Q

Which LI points are for shoulder pain?

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LI14, LI15, LI16

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70
Q

Which LI point adjusts sweating?

A

LI4

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71
Q

Which LI point is for the face/eyes/mouth/nose/ears?

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LI4

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72
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for Heat anywhere?

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LI11

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73
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for Wind-Heat?

A

DU14

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74
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for Xue-Heat?

A

SP10

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75
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for Damp-Heat?

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SP9

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76
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for Phlegm-Heat?

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ST40

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77
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for Organ Heat?

A

Ying-spring points

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78
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for SP D-H?

A

ST36

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79
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for LV/GB D-H?

A

GB34

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80
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for LI D-H?

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ST37

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81
Q

Clearing Heat points: Which one for UB D-H?

A

CV3

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82
Q

Which HT point treats sudden loss of voice?

A

HT4

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83
Q

Which point treats deep frozen/cold sensation in bones?

A

HT4

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84
Q

Which HT point treats emotional disturbance?

A

HT5

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85
Q

Which point treats heart rhythm

A

HT5

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86
Q

Which is the only HT channel point for gynecological disorders?

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HT5

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87
Q

Which HT point alleviates night sweats?

A

HT6

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88
Q

Which point treats steaming bones sensation?

A

HT6

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89
Q

Which HT point is for insomnia and memory loss?

A

HT7

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90
Q

Which HT point is for swollen/stiff tongue?

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HT8

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91
Q

Which HT point benefits the eyes?

A

HT9

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92
Q

Which HT points benefit the tongue and throat?

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HT7, HT8

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93
Q

Which SI point benefits the occiput, neck and back?

A

SI3

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94
Q

Which SI points treat epilepsy?

A

SI3, SI8

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95
Q

Which SI point expels both interior and exterior wind?

A

SI3

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96
Q

Which point eliminates internal wind from Du Mai?

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SI3

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97
Q

Which SI point treats jaundice?

A

SI4

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98
Q

Which SI point is for XU?

A

SI6

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99
Q

Which SI point promotes lactation?

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SI1 (+CV17), also SI11 for breasts

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100
Q

Which SI point is for numbness in fingers and for pain/stiffness?

A

SI2, SI7

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101
Q

Which SI point is for blurry eyes?

A

SI6

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102
Q

Which SI points expel Wind?

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SI3, SI9, SI12, SI18

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103
Q

Which SI point descends rebellious Qi?

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SI17

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104
Q

Which SI point for frozen shoulder?

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SI12 but also SI10 and SI13 for shoulder

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105
Q

Which SI point benefits ears?

A

SI19

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106
Q

Which SI point s for tinnitus and reddish urine?

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SI2

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107
Q

Which point is for anosmia?

A

UB7

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108
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Which UB point invigorates Xue and dispels UJ and MJ stasis?

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UB17 (also UB15 for Xue stasis)

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109
Q

Which UB point stops bleeding?

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UB17 (also UB20 (SP Back Shu) holds Xue)

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110
Q

Which UB point treats jaundice?

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UB19

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111
Q

Which UB point regulates water passages?

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UB22 & UB23

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112
Q

Which UB point warms the uterus?

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UB23

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113
Q

Which UB point separates clear from turbid?

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UB27 (SI Back Shu)

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114
Q

Which UB point drains turbid Damp?

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UB27

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115
Q

Which UB point is for head and sensory orifices?

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UB10

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116
Q

Which UB point stops leucorrhea and seminal emission?

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UB30, also UB34

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117
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Which UB points regulate menstruation?

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UB31 and UB34* (mostly UB34)

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118
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Which UB points are for menstrual cramps (for Xue and Qi flow)?

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UB32, UB33

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119
Q

Which UB points are for sciatica?

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UB36, UB37

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120
Q

Which UB points are for hemorrhoids?

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UB36, UB40, (UB53), UB54, UB57, UB58, UB65

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121
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Which points are for axillary pain and sweating?

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UB39 (lower He Sea of SJ), UB56, UB62

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122
Q

Which UB point stops vomiting and diarrhea?

A

UB40

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123
Q

Which point is for 5 Wind Syndrome?

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UB39 (lower He Sea of SJ)

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124
Q

Which UB point nourishes yin and fosters original Qi?

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UB43

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125
Q

Which UB point resolves phlegm?

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UB43

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126
Q

Which UB point treats heel & foot pain?

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UB56

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127
Q

Which UB point is for one sided HA?

A

UB62

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128
Q

Which UB point is for daytime epilepsy?

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UB62

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129
Q

Which UB points pacify both internal and external wind?

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UB62

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130
Q

Which point is for sudden onset Shan disorder?

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UB63

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131
Q

Which point is for sudden onset thyroid disorder?

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UB63

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132
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Which UB point treats stiffness and relaxes sinews (contractors, etc.)?

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UB64

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133
Q

Which KD point descends XS from the head?

A

KD1

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134
Q

Which KD point helps with hypertension?

A

KD1

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135
Q

Which KD point clears XU heat?

A

KD2 and KD3

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136
Q

Which KD point treats XU below?

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KD3

137
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Which KD point treats XS above?

A

KD4 (and KD1); both anchor

138
Q

Which point strengthens the will & dispels fear?

A

KD4

139
Q

Which KD points regulate both Chong Mai and Red Mai?

A

KD5, KD8, KD13

140
Q

Which KD point helps with sore throat?

A

KD6

141
Q

Which KD point treats edema and regulates sweating?

A

KD7

142
Q

Which KD point stops uterine bleeding (XU) and adjusts mensturation?

A

KD8

143
Q

Which KD point transforms phlegm and treats psychoemotional problems?

A

KD9

144
Q

Which KD point clears D-H from the LJ?

A

KD10

145
Q

Which KD point astringes the essence?

A

KD12

146
Q

Which KD point is for seminal emission and leucorrhea?

A

KD12

147
Q

Which point treats the 4 Fullnesses (Qi, Water, Food, Xue)?

A

KD14

148
Q

Which point is for constipation (cold type)?

A

KD16 (has warming action on intestines)

149
Q

Which point treats severe post-partum abdominal or lateral costal pain?

A

KD18

150
Q

Which KD point treats gynecological problems (including infertility)?

A

KD18

151
Q

True or False? All points in the PC channel clear Heat

A

True

152
Q

Which LV point treats Shan disorder?

A

LV1

153
Q

Which point stops menstrual bleeding?

A

LV1

154
Q

Which LV points stop bleeding?

A

LV1 (menstrual), LV2

155
Q

Which LV point is for both XS and XU?

A

LV3

156
Q

Which LV point treats plum stone Qi?

A

LV5

157
Q

Which LV point disperses masses, invigorates Xue & helps with HT (stabbing, Xue stasis-type) pain?

A

LV14

158
Q

Which point helps night crying in children?

A

PC9

159
Q

Which point helps childhood nutritional impairment?

A

PC9

160
Q

Which two channels reduce fevers?

A

PC and SJ/TW

161
Q

What types of fevers can SJ channel treat?

A

mostly Wei and Qi levels (some distal points can TX Ying and Xue levels)

162
Q

Which SJ point helps the tongue?

A

SJ1

163
Q

Which SJ point helps the eyes?

A

SJ3

164
Q

Which SJ point helps with blocked ears when flying?

A

SJ3

165
Q

Which SJ point relaxes sinews and helps with wrist stiffness?

A

SJ4

166
Q

Which SJ point helps with all kinds of HAs?

A

SJ5

167
Q

Which SJ point is most important for moving Qi and clearing Heat in ALL 3 Jiaos?

A

SJ6

168
Q

Which SJ point helps move stool?

A

SJ6

169
Q

Which SJ points transform phlegm?

A

SJ10 (also dissipates nodules) and SJ13

170
Q

Which SJ point is for sudden deafness or dim vision?

A

SJ16

171
Q

Which SJ point eliminates Wind?

A

SJ17 (helps w/Bell’s Palsy, Tigeminal Neuralgia, Lock Jaw…), SJ23

172
Q

Which SJ point is for toothaches and cavities/tooth decay?

A

SJ21

173
Q

Which point treats alcohol intoxication?

A

GB8

174
Q

Which is the preeminent point for all diseases of the head, brain, sense organs and eyes?

A

GB20

175
Q

Which GB point stops vomiting?

A

GB8

176
Q

Which GB point helps with eyelid droop?

A

GB14

177
Q

Which GB points help treat HA?

A

GB8 (for one-sided), GB20, GB38 (one-sided), GB41

178
Q

Which GB point lowers phlegm and dissipates nodules?

A

GB21, GB41

179
Q

Which GB point benefits breasts?

A

GB21

180
Q

Which PC point clears Heat from 3 of the 4 levels?

A

PC3 (clears Qi, Ying and Xue levels)

181
Q

Which PC point stops vomiting?

A

PC3, PC6

182
Q

Which is the most important point for chest disorders?

A

PC6

183
Q

Which PC points cool the Xue?

A

PC3, PC4, PC7, PC8

184
Q

Which PC points clear Heat from the Ying level?

A

PC3, PC7, PC8

185
Q

Which PC point transforms phlegm?

A

PC5

186
Q

Which PC point treats jaundice?

A

PC6

187
Q

Which PC point can help with coma and heat collapse?

A

PC8

188
Q

Which point is the best for severe heat conditions?

A

PC9

189
Q

Which GB point expedites delivery?

A

GB21 (placenta delivery)

190
Q

Which GB point regulates Qi in the 3 Jiao?

A

GB23

191
Q

Which point helps coldness below the waist (Yang Xu)?

A

GB26

192
Q

Which GB point stops leucorrhea?

A

GB26

193
Q

Which GB point alleviates itching?

A

GB31

194
Q

Which GB point is for sinking disorders like uterine prolapse?

A

GB26

195
Q

Which is the most important point for sciatica?

A

GB30

196
Q

Which GB point expels Wind, Damp and Cold?

A

GB32

197
Q

Which GB point benefits the sinews and clears LV/GB Damp-Heat?

A

GB34

198
Q

Which point harmonizes Shao Yang? (Simultaneous fever/chills, bitter taste, nausea/vomiting, jaundice)

A

GB34 (for D-H in LV/GB), GB38, GB40

199
Q

Which GB point detoxes poison?

A

GB36

200
Q

Which GB points benefit the eyes?

A

GB1, GB37 (also SI6)

201
Q

Which point is for heaviness from the waist down?

A

GB38

202
Q

Which point benefits the Bone Marrow and bone weakness?

A

GB39

203
Q

Which point is for muscle flaccidity/contraction?

A

GB39

204
Q

All points on the LU meridian clear heat except?

A

LU9

205
Q

All points on the LI meridian clear heat except?

A

LI4

206
Q

In general Back Shu points __________

A

tonify

207
Q

In general Front Mu points ___________

A

sedate

208
Q

CV3 does what?

A

sedates excess

209
Q

CV4 does what?

A

tonifies deficiency

210
Q

CV6 vs CV17 (which moves Qi in UJ/MJ/LJ?)

A

CV6 moves Qi in MJ, LJ

CV17 moves Qi in UJ

211
Q

Which points are for Yin edema?

A

CV9, ST28

212
Q

Which points are for Yang edema? (facial?)

A

UB39, LU7 (+LI6)

(Du26) for facial edema: Yang edema

213
Q

What’s the only point needled obliquely between the abdomen (perp) and chest (trans)?

A

CV15 (downward)

214
Q

Which point regulates Zong Qi?

A

CV17

215
Q

Which points treat aphasia?

A

RN23, DU15, HT5

216
Q

What does DU4 do?

A

tonifies KD Yang only; and warms the Ming Men

unlike RN4 which tonifies both Yin & Yang

217
Q

Which point is for malaria?

A

PC5

218
Q

Which point is for Boils?

A

DU10

219
Q

Which points are for External Wind?

A

GB20, DU16, UB12, LI4, SJ5, (UB62)

220
Q

Which points are for Wind-Heat?

A

DU14, SJ5, LU10, LU11, LI11, LI4

221
Q

Which points are for Internal Wind?

A

GB20, DU12, DU16, UB10, UB62, DU20…

222
Q

What’s the only point called “Wind” in the LJ?

A

GB31 (Wind Market, for skin problems)

223
Q

To open the nose, needle which points?

A

LU7, LI4, LI20, DU23

224
Q

Which direction do you needle DU23?

A

For a stuffy nose, needle posteriorly (down)

For a runny nose, needle anteriorly (up)

225
Q

Which points are for facial paralysis?

A

RN24, Jia cheng jian, ST4

226
Q

Which point is for rectal prolapse?

A

DU1

227
Q

Which Du mai point is a good pediatric point?

A

DU12

228
Q

What types of Heat does DU14 clear?

A

Exterior W-H, Shao Yang Heat, Yang Ming (channel only; 4 bigs)

229
Q

Which point is for visible phlegm in the Lungs?

A

LU5

230
Q

Which point is for phlegm anywhere in the body?

P-H, P-C, visible or invisible

A

ST40

231
Q

Which point combination to stop hemoptysis (lung bleeding)?

A

LU6 + UB17

232
Q

Moxa at LU6 treats what?

A

hemorrhoid

233
Q

What’s the only point that’s for W-C only?

A

LU7

234
Q

Which LU point is for ext or interior, XS or XU, water?

A

LU7

235
Q

Which LU point is for interior, XU, Phlegm?

A

LU9

236
Q

What do the 4 gates treat? (LI4 + LV3)

A

Internal LV Wind and dysmenorrhea

237
Q

Which point opens the LU water passage?

A

LI6

238
Q

Which point combination is a powerful Qi and Xue tonic (and immune system tonic)?

A

LI10 + ST36

239
Q

Can you thread ST4?

A

yes, ST4-ST6 1-1.5 cun

240
Q

Which point helps for dizziness d/t D-P and Yangming HA?

A

ST8

241
Q

What are the points to regulate lactation?

A

ST18 + CV17 + SI1 (+SP18)

242
Q

Which point is for ST prolapse?

A

ST21

243
Q

What’s the basic point for diarrhea?

A

ST36

244
Q

Which point is for either acute or chronic constipation?

A

ST25

245
Q

Which point is for acute diarrhea?

A

ST25 (+ST36)

246
Q

which point is for chronic diarrhea?

A

UB20

247
Q

What are points for constipation?

A

ST25, SJ6, KD6, UB25

248
Q

What are water metabolism points?

A

ST28, CV9, SJ4, UB22, UB39

249
Q

Which ST point is for Xue stasis and amenorrhea?

A

ST29

250
Q

Which ST point is for Water (metabolism)?

A

ST28

251
Q

What is the basic point of amenorrhea?

A

SP6

252
Q

What point combination is for the abdomen?

A

ST36 + CV12

253
Q

What point combination is for the epigastrium?

A

ST36 + CV12 + PC6

254
Q

What point combination tonifies the MJ?

A

ST36 + SP3

255
Q

What point combination boosts the immune system?

A

ST36 + LI10

256
Q

What point combination prevents stroke? (internal W)

A

ST36 + GB39

257
Q

What point combination prevents Cold? (external W)

A

ST36 + UB12

258
Q

Which point increases ST acid?

A

ST36

259
Q

Which point is for SI Qi pain and SI Qi tied?

A

ST39

260
Q

Which point is the empirical distal point for shoulder pain?

A

ST38

261
Q

What is the distal point for facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, Yangming HA?

A

ST44 (+LI4)

262
Q

What point is for ST heat?

A

ST44 (+LI11)

263
Q

Which point is good for either XU or XS type uterine bleeding?

A

SP1

264
Q

Which point removes stagnations of Xue, Cold & Food?

A

SP4

265
Q

What are some points for Food stagnation?

A

SP4, ST36, CV12, PC6

266
Q

Which point is for medial foot edema?

A

SP5

267
Q

Which point is for lateral foot edema?

A

GB41

268
Q

Which point is for facial edema?

A

DU26

269
Q

KD6 vs SP6

A

KD6 is for KD Yin

SP6 is for all body Yin

270
Q

What are some points for insomnia?

A

SP6, HT7, An Mian

271
Q

What are some basic points for Lin syndrome?

A

CV3, UB28, SP9

272
Q

SP9 vs ST40

A

SP9 for Damp, ST40 for Phlegm

273
Q

Which point can both cool and move Xue?

A

SP10

274
Q

What is a point combo for moving Xue?

A

SP10 + UB17

275
Q

What is a point combo for cooling Xue?

A

SP10 + LI11 + UB40

276
Q

Which point is for moving muscular pain?

A

SP21

277
Q

Which point tonifies HT Qi?

A

HT5

278
Q

Which point nourishes HT Yin?

A

HT6

279
Q

What point combination stops night sweats?

A

HT6 + KD7

280
Q

What point combination stops spontaneous sweating?

A

LI4 + KD7

281
Q

What point nourishes HT Xue?

A

HT7

282
Q

What is the basic point to calm Shen?

A

HT7 (+SP6, Anmian)

283
Q

Which point clears HT Heat/Fire?

A

HT8 (+LI11)

284
Q

Which point opens the HT Orifices?

A

HT9 (for Phlegm misting HT & P-F harassing mind)

285
Q

What point helps for when you’re tired but can’t fall asleep?

A

HT7

286
Q

What is the empirical point to promote lactation?

A

SI1

287
Q

What points do you bleed for indigestion?

A

SP1 & LV1

288
Q

Which points are for vertex (Jue Yin) HA?

A

SI3, LV3, UB67

289
Q

Which point brightens the eyes?

A

SI6

290
Q

Which points are for difficulty rotating neck (torticollis / stiff neck)?

A

SI7 + Luo Zhen

291
Q

Which SI point benefits the ears?

A

SI19

292
Q

Which point is for problem with neck flexion/extension?

A

UB60

293
Q

Which point is clinically used for anti-aging?

A

SI6

294
Q

Which Jing-well points can you moxa?

A

SP1 (for bleeding), LV1 (for cold), KD1 (for Yang Rising)

295
Q

Which Jing-well points can you bleed?

A

LU11 (for sore throat)

296
Q

Which points treat insomnia?

A

+KD6, -UB62, UB1

297
Q

Which points treat somnolence?

A

+UB62, -KD6, UB1

298
Q

What is the local point for occipital HAs?

A

UB10 (clears the brain)

299
Q

What does UB12 do?

A

releases Exterior Wind (W-H and W-C)

300
Q

What is the basic point for cough/asthma?

A

UB13

301
Q

What is the basic point for palpitation?

A

UB15

302
Q

What is the basic point for jaundice?

A

UB18

303
Q

What is the basic point for chronic diarrhea?

A

UB20

304
Q

What is the basic point for lower back pain?

A

UB23

305
Q

Which point is for Po?

A

UB42

306
Q

Which point is for Shen?

A

UB44

307
Q

Which point is for Hun?

A

UB47

308
Q

Which point is for Yi?

A

UB49

309
Q

Which point is for Zhi?

A

UB52

310
Q

What is the basic point for hiccups?

A

UB17

311
Q

What point combination moves Xue?

A

SP10 + UB17

312
Q

What point combination is for the diaphragm?

A

PC6 + UB17

313
Q

What point treats very chronic diseases with great debility?

A

UB43

314
Q

What does UB32 do?

A

moves blood stasis & regulates menstruation

315
Q

What are the most important gynecological points on the front of the abdomen?

A

RN3, ST29, KD12 (Zi Gong xue)

316
Q

What point on SJ is for ear infection, tinnitus, deafness?

A

SJ5

317
Q

What point calms Shen (for schizophrenia & split personality combined)?

A

GB13

318
Q

What point is for retention of placenta after birth?

A

GB21

319
Q

At what point is the liver apex?

A

KD21

320
Q

What point on the GB channel is for eye infection, clears Heat (from eyes), internal AND external Wind?

A

GB20

321
Q

Which point has good descending action along midaxillary/nipple line?

A

GB21

322
Q

Which GB point is for leucorrhea?

A

GB26

323
Q

Which GB point is for skin diseases?

A

GB31

324
Q

Which GB point improves eyesight and eliminates floaters?

A

GB37

325
Q

Moxa to which GB point increases the T-cell count and prevents stroke?

A

GB39

326
Q

Which GB point is for Bone Bi syndrome?

A

GB39 (+UB11)

327
Q

Which point combination prevents Wind-stroke?

A

GB39 + moxa to ST36

328
Q

Which GB point strengthens the GB mental aspect?

A

GB40

329
Q

Which GB point is used for phantom pain?

A

GB40

330
Q

Which GB point is for Shaoyang HA?

A

GB41

331
Q

Which GB point inhibits lactation?

A

GB41

332
Q

Which point is for Cold in the LV channel?

A

LV1

333
Q

Which point for priapism, itching, vaginal discharge?

A

LV5

334
Q

Which LV point is more commonly sedated than tonified and vice versa?

A

LV3 (sedate more often) (vs LV 2 sedate only)

LV8 (tonify more often)

335
Q

Which LV point is for LV overacting SP?

A

LV13

336
Q

Which LV point is for LV overacting ST?

A

LV14

337
Q

Which LV point is to relieve Food retention and soothe LV Qi

A

LV13

338
Q

Which LV point is for any kind of hypochondriac pain? (XS or XU)

A

LV14

Acupuncture Extra Points (11 decks)

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