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Principal Meridians Flashcards

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What are the thee principal meridians?

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Shao Yin - Tai Yang
Jue Yin - Shao Yang
Tai Yin- Yang Ming

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What are the organs on Shao Yin - Tai Yang?

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Kidney
Heart
Small Intestine Bladder

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What are the organs on Jue Yin - Shao Yang?

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Liver
Small Intestine
Master of the Heart
Gallbladder

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Organs on Tai Yin - Yang Ming?

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Spleen
Lung
Large Intestine
Stomach

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Kidney flash symptoms

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Accomdating, fits in quietly
Private, cautious
Problems w/ decision making
black/dark blue aearing
hearting/balance problms
internal chilliness, cold feet
Joint stiffness, lumbar pain, kidney infection and stones, prostatis

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Kidney meridian functions

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supervises bones, hearing, balance, head hair, teeth
Regulates fluids
Neuro fxn of CNS
Source of Jing and Qi for all organs
yin: moistens and nourishes organs
yang: warms and activates organs

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Kidney energy moving points

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KI-3
KI-6’
KI-7
KI-10

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KI-3 Energy moving point

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strongest
Shu/Yuan (receives Luo from BL-58)
use for kideny energy or organ problems
Use for GU problems, lumbar pain, arthritis, fever, agitation, insomnia

earth point on water meridian

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KI-3 location

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posterior to medial malleolus

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KI-6’ energy moving point

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Master point of Yin Qiao Mo, coupled point of Ren Mo
Activates kidney energy for GUI problems, lower abd pain, internal cold, fatigue

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KI-6’ location

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mid-medial malleolus down to divet

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KI-7 energy moving point

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Jing point
Tonification point for Kidney energy and organ**
Use for GU lumbar pain, diarrhea, edema, depression, dry throat

Jing Point

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KI-7 location

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2 cuns above medical malleolus (posterior)

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KI-10 energy moving point

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KI-BL distinct meridian access point
Use for renal and urinary problems, deep lumbar pain, and stiffness, lower GI prob

He point

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KI-10 point location

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between gastroc and semitendenosis

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Heart meridian flash symptoms

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extroveted, happy
creative, talkative
impulsive, intense, dramatic
angers abruptly
flushed, sweaty
wears red
restless, insomnia, sexually hyperative
CP, sternal/IC pain
cold feet, stiffjoints, puffy eye
bitter/roasted foods
like warm weather, not too hot, not too cold

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Heart meridian classical functions

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movement of blood and Qi
Supervises facial complexion and sweating
Stores Shen (creativity, spirit, expression of thought)

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Heart energy moving points

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HT-3
HT-7

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HT-3 hear energy moving point

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strongest HT point
influences psyche and meotions -> use for insomnia w/ agitation, anxiety, depression, mnetal fatigue

He point
water on fire meridian

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HT-3 location

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medial aspect of antecubital fossa

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HT-7 energy moving point

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Sedation point to disperse excss gire
Use for agitation, sinomina, memory loss, palpitations due to stress, dry throat, laryngitis, heat in palms

Shu/Yuan (receives Luo from SI-7)
Earth point on fire meridian

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HT-7 location

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medial aspect of wrist, all medial, against hand bone

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Small intestine meridian flash symptoms

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imposing, impatient
authoritative, competitive
nervous, touchy, insomnia
migrating pains, occ headaches
low back spasms
intestinal/urinary problems

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Small intestine classical functions

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Digestion, separates pure from impure
filters information and makes decisions

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25
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Small intestine energy moving points

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SI-3
SI04
SI-6

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SI-3 energy moving point

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Tonfication point
Master point on Du Mo, coupled point of Yang Qiao Mo
Use for pain along Tai yang, Du Mo, or Yang Qiao Mo
Use for pain and restricted movement from neck to low back

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27
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SI-3 location

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Depression at end of pinky finger joining hand

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SI-4 energy moving point

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Accelerates movement through Tai Yang
Takes excess energy from HT meridian
Use for pain in fingers, wrist, and neck

Yuan point (receives Lou from HT-5)

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SI-4 point location

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End of the hand on medial side before wrist (dorsal-palmar skin junction)

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SI-6 energy moving point

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Use for acute pain o Tai Yang channel
Use for eye problems, occipital HA, and upper extremity pain
Xi point
Wrist barrier point

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Tai Yang: SI flash symptoms

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Imposing, impatient
Authoritative, competitive
Nervous, touchy, insomniac
Migrating pains, occasional HA
Low back spasm
Intestinal and urinary problems

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Tai Yang water: Bladder flash symptoms

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Indecisive, excessively analytical, self-doubting
Diffuse lumbar pain
Cystitis, urethritis, prostatic
Digestive problems

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Bladder Classical functions

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Receives impure liquid, stores and excretes urine

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34
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Bladder energy moving points

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BL-40
BL-59
BL-60
BL-62’

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BL-40 energy moving point

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Special command point for lower back
Access point to KI-BL distinct meridian for these organs and region of influence (anterior vertebral column, descending colon, rectum, pelvis)
He point
Earth point on water meridian

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BL-40 location

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Popliteal fossa, midpoint

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37
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BL-59 energy moving point

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Use to pull down energy on Tai Yang or Yang Qiao Mo (in combo w/ BL-60 or BL-62’)
Xi point on Yang Qiao Mo
Use for local pain

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BL-59 location

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3 cuns superior to most prominent point of lateral malleolus

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39
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BL-60 energy moving point

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Yang exceptional +1 point
Use to pull energy down for Tai Yang or to remove obstruction on this channel
Use for nosebleed, HA, stif neck, back pain or ankle pain
Jing point

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BL-60 location

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B/w most prominent point on lateral malleolus and Achilles’ tendon

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BL-62’ energy moving point

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master point of Yang Qiao Mo
Coupled point of Du Mo
Use for energy movement through Yang Qiao Mo, which overlaps w/ Tai Yang and Du Mo

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Location of BL-62’

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Lateral side of the foot, in line w/ tip of lateral malleolus, distal to heel

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Shao Yin Water

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Kidney

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44
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Shao Yin Fire

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Heart

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45
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Tai yang Fire

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SI

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46
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Tai Yang Water

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Bladder

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47
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Jue Yin Wood

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Liver

48
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Liver (Jue Yin) flash symptoms

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Anxious, timid, conceals self
Reluctant to face challenges
Tension in neck and upper back
Tension and migraine in HA
Sensitive eyes, myopia
GI problems
Sensitive to caffeine
Sour and citrus flavors, dark chocolate
Blue and turquoise colors

49
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Liver Classical functions

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Supervises smooth flow of Qi and blood in psyche and soma
Stores and regulates the amount of blood and body fluids
Rules muscles, tendons and ligaments
Opens to the eyes, governs vision, and manifests in the nails

50
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Liver energy moving points

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LR-3
LR-8

51
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LR-3 energy moving point

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***One of the most important points on the body
Use w/ LI-4 for 4 gates
Use for general tonification, foot problems, anxiety, insomnia, Fire HA, liver and GB dx, abd pain, N/V, eye problems, nasal congestion from allergies

52
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LR-3 location

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B/w big and 2nd toe up the web until divert

53
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LR-8 energy moving point

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Tonification point
Use for LR organ organ or channel problems, knee pain, and GI and GU problems

54
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LR-8 point location

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Flex knee, medial aspect, at joint line move medial until depression found

55
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Master of the heart (Jue Yin) flash symptoms

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Anxious, irrititable
Resentful, then angry
Muscle cramps
HA
Sympathetic NS on HIGH
Insomnia, palpitations
GI problems

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Master of the Heart Classical Functions

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Protects the heart from invasion by external and internal pathogens
Carries out functions of Shen
Disorders are assoc w/ heat excess and ever

57
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MH energy moving points

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MH-6
MH-7

58
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MH-6 energy moving points

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Master point of Yin Wei Mo, coupled point of Chong Mo
Lou point (to TH-4 Yuan)

Influences the 3 body heaters
Use for emotion symptoms manifesting as excess giver, and fire symptoms: dysrhythmias, resp dysfuxn, upper GI problems, hiccups, vomiting
Command point for the upper heater
Cardiac or respiratory problem

59
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MH-6 location

A

2 Cuns proximal crease of wrist, b/w 2 tendons

60
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MH-7 energy moving point

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Sedation point
Used to sedate excess fire and yang symptoms of mania, anxiety, fear, palpitations, red tongue, and heat in palms

61
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MH-7 location

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Middle of anterior crease of the wrist (thread into hand)

62
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Triple Heater (Shao Yang) flash symptoms

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Clear thinking, decisive
Imaginative, self-confident, active
Muscles aches and cramps
Agitated, insomniac
Tight jaw, grinds teeth

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Triple Heater Classical Functions

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Supervises respiration, digestion, and elimination
Regulates metabolism, energy production, and body fluids
Upper heater (thoracic cavity) = LU, MH, HT (CV-17)
Middle heater (abd cavity) = SP, ST, GB (CV-12)
Lower heater (lower and lateral abd, pelvis) = LR, SI, LI, KI, BL (CV-7)

64
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Triple Heater Energy Moving Points

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TH-5
TH-8

65
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TH-5 energy moving point

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Master point of Yang Wei Mo, coupled point of Dai Mo
Lou point

Use for upper extremity stiffness, torticollis, occipital HA migrating to forehead and eyes, tinnitus, and deafness
-Use w/ MH-6 for balancing and internal-external equilibration

66
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TH-5 location

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Posterior forearm, 2 cuns proximal to dorsal crease of wrist

67
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TH-8 energy moving point

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Intersection point for the three Yang channels of the arm
Use for upper extremity pain, shoulder pain, deafness, laryngitis, and gum pain

68
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TH-8 point location

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Posterior forearm, 4 cuns proximal to wrist, b/w radius and ulna

69
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Gallbladder (Shao Yang) flash symptoms

A

Indecisive, lacks self-confidence, sensitive to criticism
Fatigue, insomnia
Neck and shoulder tension, HA
Biliary and digestive symptoms
Sour and citrus flavors
Green and green-turquoise colors

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Gall bladder classical functions

A

Stores and secretes bile for digestion, Nourishes muscles and tendons with Qi for movement.
Aids in decision making
Gives courage to act on decisions

71
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GB moving energy points

A

GB-34
GB-39
GB-41

72
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GB-34

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Hui point for muscles and tendons
Yang exceptional +1 point
Use for lower extremity problems, myalgias, contusions, sprains, atrophy, hepatobiliary problems, pelvic problems, induction of labor

73
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GB-34 location

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Lateral side of leg, depression anterior and inferior to head of the fibula

74
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GB-39 energy moving point

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Intersection point for three Yang channels of the leg
Hui point for marrow and brain
Use for muscle pain, difficulty with movement, muscular and vascular spasm, sciatica, lower extremity pain and edema
Use w/ SP-6 for balancing

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GB-39 point location

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Lateral side of the leg, 3 cuns superior to most prominent part of lateral malleolus, depression b/w posterior border of fibula and tendon of peroneus longs and peroneus breves

76
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GB-41 energy moving point

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Shu point
Master point on Dai Mo, coupled point on Yang Wei Mo
Use for vision problems, occipital HA, mastoid pain, cervical and sacral pain, local foot pain

77
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GB-41 point location

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Depression b/w 4th and 5th toes

78
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Jue Yin Wood

A

Liver

79
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Jue Yin Fire

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Master of the Heart

80
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Shao Yang Fire

A

TH

81
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Shao Yang Wood

A

Gallbladder

82
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Spleen (Tai Yin) Flash symptoms

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Caregiver, can worry
Likes touch, sweets, yellow or hearth tones
Round body, full lips
Obsessive for self or others
Abd pain, diarrhea impaired glucose metabolism
Anemia, menstrual and fertility problems
Heaviness in thighs and calves, edema
Varicosities, cold feet

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Spleen Classical Functions

A

Principal organ of digestion, moves useful energy from stomach to lung
Transports nourishment and fluid
Governs blood to stay in vessels
Supports and suspends organs w/i body
Warms the limbs, influences conc and learning
Opens to the mouth
Manifests in lips

84
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Spleen Energy Moving Points

A

SP-4
SP-6
SP-9

85
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SP-4 energy moving point

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Lou point
Master point of Chong Mo, coupled point of Yin Wei Mo
Use for menstrual and endocrine d/o through Chong Mo
Infertility, Sexual Dysfunction, and pelvic problems

86
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SP-4 location

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Medial surface of foot, depression distal to base of 1st metatarsal bone, at dorsal-plantar junction

87
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SP-6 energy moving point

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Meeting point of 3 Yin meridians of leg
***Most important Yin point
Yin exceptional +1 point
Use for general tonification, GYN and GU problems, diarrhea or abd distention

88
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SP-6 location

A

3 cuns proximal to medial malleolus prominence

89
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SP-9 energy moving point

A

He point
Use to tonification Tai Yin and SP energy, for abd problems, edema of the extremities, and knee problems

90
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SP-9 location

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Medial side of leg, depression posterior and inferior to medial tibial condyle

91
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Lung (Tai Yin) flash symptoms

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Right action, higher duty
Organized, methodical, honest, meticulous, frugal
Melancholy, depressed esp in winter
Long, thin features
Resp d/o, dyspnea, sighing
Skin d/o, allergies
Constipation alternating w/ diarrhea

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Lung classical functions

A

Creates and moves Rong Qi
Assists in distribution of Wei Qi
Governs respiration and olfaction
Rules the exterior of the body
Manifests in body hair and skin
Opens to the nose
Skin is the 3rd lung

93
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Lung Energy Moving Points

A

LU-6
LU-7
LU-9

94
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LU-6 energy moving point

A

Xi point
Use for lung meridian and organ problems, acute respiratory problems, sore throat, pleuritic pain

95
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LU-6 point location

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Mid forearm, lateral aspect

96
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LU-7 energy moving point

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Lou point
Master point of Ren Mo, coupled point of Yin Qiao Mo
Special command point for head and posterior neck
Use to tonification Lung energy, and organ and Lung sphere of influence
Use for respiratory problems, sore throat, tonsillitis, sensation of food stuck in throat, and cold feeling in chest and back

97
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LU-7 point location

A

Proximal radial pulse

98
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LU-9 energy moving point

A

Shu/Yuan point (Lou from LI-6)
Tonification point
Hui point for pulse and vascular system
Use to tonification LU energy, for cough, sputum, systolic HTN, depression, energy rising to the top of the body, jumpy radial pulse

99
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LU-9 point location

A

Distal radial pulse at wrist crease

100
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Large Intestine (yang Ming) flash symptoms

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Honor, duty, responsibility, respect for the law
Cyclothymic or depressed
Sensitive to noise
Gaunt, thin
Coasted tongue, bad breath, gum disease
Sinusitis
GI disturbances, constipation w/ occasional diarrhea
Prefers spicy, flavorful food
Likes white or all colors

101
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Large Intestine Classical Functions

A

Governs GI function of filtration and excretion, influences the nose and throat

102
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LI energy moving points

A

LI-4
LI-11

103
Q

LI-4 energy moving point

A

Yuan point
Special command point for the face and mouth
***One of the most important points on the body
Strengthens Wei Qi w/ LU-7 and ST-36
Stimulates all yang levels
Use for sinus, mouth, throat and tooth problems, HA, skin d/o, insomnia, emotional agitation, or to initiate labor

104
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LI-11 energy moving point

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He point
Use for general yang Ming problems and to tx tonsillitis, pharyngitis, constipation, diarrhea, skin problems

105
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Stomach (Yang Ming) flash symptoms

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Charismatic, generous, caring
Pleasure seeker, gourmand
Risk of overindulgence
Prefers rich or sweet foods
Gains weight easily
Stomach and intestinal problems

106
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Stomach classical functions

A

Receives and ripens food and fluids
Thrives in dampness

107
Q

Stomach energy moving points

A

ST-36
ST-40
ST-43

108
Q

ST-36 energy moving points

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He point
Lower He point for the stomach
Special command point fo r abd
***Strongest point on the body
Use w/ LI-10 or LI-11 for any GI problem
Use for fatigue, dizziness, respiratory and hepatobiliary problems

109
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ST-36 location

A

3 cuns distal to inferior border of patella, move laterally to groove

110
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ST-40 energy moving point

A

Luo point
Use for GI problems, esp w/ fluid retention or swelling
Also for CP, asthma, vertigo, pain, and swelling of legs

111
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ST-40 location

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Lateral anterior aspect of leg, b/w tibia and fibula, 1/2 way down leg

112
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ST-43 energy moving point

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Use for agitation, insomnia, nightmares, night sweats, redness in face, nausea, and abd heat
*use w/ ST-44 for powerful sedation

113
Q

ST-43 point location

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B/w 2nd and 3rd toes, depression distal to intermetatarsal joints

114
Q

Tai Yin Metal

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Lung

115
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Tai Yin Earth

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Spleen

116
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Yang Ming Metal

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LI

117
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Yang Ming Earth

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Stomach

Acupuncture Class 3 (4 decks)

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