Point Selection In Different Parts Of Body

Question 0

Best point to contract GB?

Answer 0

UB 40 backshu of GB .. Better than liv3

Question 1

What’s best to regulate heartbeat?

Answer 1

Pc6. Upper limb has more impact than lower limb on heart

Question 2

What’s best for uterus contraction?

Answer 2

Local points are better than distal points. Work better on pain as well.

Question 3

What works better for goitre?

Answer 3

Local points work better to shrink the goitre but distal points can improve sxs much better. Always better to use local points on pain and swelling than distal.

Question 4

Points for organs of the chest?

Answer 4

Upper limb points

Question 5

Points for abdomen organs?

Answer 5

Lower limb points

Question 6

What is better for general sxs

Answer 6

Du meridian points or points selected on Tx selection diagnosis

Question 7

What is important in the effectiveness of acupuncture?

Answer 7

The quality and quantity of stimulation not just the point location.

Question 8

Best form of acupuncture for micro circulation?

Answer 8

1. Moxa
2. Electro acup
3. Reg needling

Question 9

What is an alternative to open all 4 gates?

Answer 9

Right li4 and left liv3 for those afraid of needles

Question 10

Which technique increases intestinal peristalsis?

Answer 10

Thrusting and lifting. Up and down

Question 11

Which technique inhibits intestinal peristalsis?

Answer 11

Rotating

Question 12

Which needling technique is better for pain management?

Answer 12

Rotation better than thrusting .

Question 13

What are 2 complicated needling techniques ?

Answer 13

Sao San huo- set the mountain on fire: increases skin temperature
You tian liang- penetrate in heaven coolness : decreases skin temp.

Question 14

What does deficiency inthe body refer to?

Answer 14

Zheng qi deficiency(upright qi) : qi, blood, yin, yang, body fluids, essence.

Question 15

What can you do to recuperate sinking pulse?

Answer 15

Moxa it

Question 16

What is sedation Tx? Give examples of symptoms in which we need to use sedation technique

Answer 16

Removing excess in the body, too much xie qi. (Evil qi)
This can come from invasion of clod , wind, damp or inside food retention.
Excess sxs are always more severe than deficiency because of the battle between zheng qi and xie qi.this creates heat
Some examples of excess sxs are:irritability,fever, rough breathing, constipation, abdominal distention, urine retention, rough tongue, greasy coating, thick, pulse is strong.
You can also bleed for excess.