Principal Meridians Flashcards
What are the thee principal meridians?
Shao Yin - Tai Yang
Jue Yin - Shao Yang
Tai Yin- Yang Ming
What are the organs on Shao Yin - Tai Yang?
Kidney
Heart
Small Intestine Bladder
What are the organs on Jue Yin - Shao Yang?
Liver
Small Intestine
Master of the Heart
Gallbladder
Organs on Tai Yin - Yang Ming?
Spleen
Lung
Large Intestine
Stomach
Kidney flash symptoms
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
Kidney meridian functions
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
Kidney energy moving points
KI-3
KI-6’
KI-7
KI-10
KI-3 Energy moving point
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
KI-3 location
posterior to medial malleolus
KI-6’ energy moving point
Master point of Yin Qiao Mo, coupled point of Ren Mo
Activates kidney energy for GUI problems, lower abd pain, internal cold, fatigue
KI-6’ location
mid-medial malleolus down to divet
KI-7 energy moving point
Jing point
Tonification point for Kidney energy and organ**
Use for GU lumbar pain, diarrhea, edema, depression, dry throat
Jing Point
KI-7 location
2 cuns above medical malleolus (posterior)
KI-10 energy moving point
KI-BL distinct meridian access point
Use for renal and urinary problems, deep lumbar pain, and stiffness, lower GI prob
He point
KI-10 point location
between gastroc and semitendenosis
Heart meridian flash symptoms
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
Heart meridian classical functions
movement of blood and Qi
Supervises facial complexion and sweating
Stores Shen (creativity, spirit, expression of thought)
Heart energy moving points
HT-3
HT-7
HT-3 hear energy moving point
strongest HT point
influences psyche and meotions -> use for insomnia w/ agitation, anxiety, depression, mnetal fatigue
He point
water on fire meridian
HT-3 location
medial aspect of antecubital fossa
HT-7 energy moving point
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
HT-7 location
medial aspect of wrist, all medial, against hand bone
Small intestine meridian flash symptoms
imposing, impatient
authoritative, competitive
nervous, touchy, insomnia
migrating pains, occ headaches
low back spasms
intestinal/urinary problems
Small intestine classical functions
Digestion, separates pure from impure
filters information and makes decisions
Small intestine energy moving points
SI-3
SI04
SI-6
SI-3 energy moving point
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
SI-3 location
Depression at end of pinky finger joining hand
SI-4 energy moving point
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)
SI-4 point location
End of the hand on medial side before wrist (dorsal-palmar skin junction)
SI-6 energy moving point
Use for acute pain o Tai Yang channel
Use for eye problems, occipital HA, and upper extremity pain
Xi point
Wrist barrier point
Tai Yang: SI flash symptoms
Imposing, impatient
Authoritative, competitive
Nervous, touchy, insomniac
Migrating pains, occasional HA
Low back spasm
Intestinal and urinary problems
Tai Yang water: Bladder flash symptoms
Indecisive, excessively analytical, self-doubting
Diffuse lumbar pain
Cystitis, urethritis, prostatic
Digestive problems
Bladder Classical functions
Receives impure liquid, stores and excretes urine
Bladder energy moving points
BL-40
BL-59
BL-60
BL-62’
BL-40 energy moving point
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
BL-40 location
Popliteal fossa, midpoint
BL-59 energy moving point
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
BL-59 location
3 cuns superior to most prominent point of lateral malleolus
BL-60 energy moving point
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
BL-60 location
B/w most prominent point on lateral malleolus and Achilles’ tendon
BL-62’ energy moving point
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
Location of BL-62’
Lateral side of the foot, in line w/ tip of lateral malleolus, distal to heel
Shao Yin Water
Kidney
Shao Yin Fire
Heart
Tai yang Fire
SI
Tai Yang Water
Bladder
Jue Yin Wood
Liver
Liver (Jue Yin) flash symptoms
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
Liver Classical functions
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
Liver energy moving points
LR-3
LR-8
LR-3 energy moving point
***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
LR-3 location
B/w big and 2nd toe up the web until divert
LR-8 energy moving point
Tonification point
Use for LR organ organ or channel problems, knee pain, and GI and GU problems
LR-8 point location
Flex knee, medial aspect, at joint line move medial until depression found
Master of the heart (Jue Yin) flash symptoms
Anxious, irrititable
Resentful, then angry
Muscle cramps
HA
Sympathetic NS on HIGH
Insomnia, palpitations
GI problems
Master of the Heart Classical Functions
Protects the heart from invasion by external and internal pathogens
Carries out functions of Shen
Disorders are assoc w/ heat excess and ever
MH energy moving points
MH-6
MH-7
MH-6 energy moving points
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
MH-6 location
2 Cuns proximal crease of wrist, b/w 2 tendons
MH-7 energy moving point
Sedation point
Used to sedate excess fire and yang symptoms of mania, anxiety, fear, palpitations, red tongue, and heat in palms
MH-7 location
Middle of anterior crease of the wrist (thread into hand)
Triple Heater (Shao Yang) flash symptoms
Clear thinking, decisive
Imaginative, self-confident, active
Muscles aches and cramps
Agitated, insomniac
Tight jaw, grinds teeth
Triple Heater Classical Functions
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)
Triple Heater Energy Moving Points
TH-5
TH-8
TH-5 energy moving point
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
TH-5 location
Posterior forearm, 2 cuns proximal to dorsal crease of wrist
TH-8 energy moving point
Intersection point for the three Yang channels of the arm
Use for upper extremity pain, shoulder pain, deafness, laryngitis, and gum pain
TH-8 point location
Posterior forearm, 4 cuns proximal to wrist, b/w radius and ulna
Gallbladder (Shao Yang) flash symptoms
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
Gall bladder classical functions
Stores and secretes bile for digestion, Nourishes muscles and tendons with Qi for movement.
Aids in decision making
Gives courage to act on decisions
GB moving energy points
GB-34
GB-39
GB-41
GB-34
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
GB-34 location
Lateral side of leg, depression anterior and inferior to head of the fibula
GB-39 energy moving point
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
GB-39 point location
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
GB-41 energy moving point
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
GB-41 point location
Depression b/w 4th and 5th toes
Jue Yin Wood
Liver
Jue Yin Fire
Master of the Heart
Shao Yang Fire
TH
Shao Yang Wood
Gallbladder
Spleen (Tai Yin) Flash symptoms
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
Spleen Classical Functions
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
Spleen Energy Moving Points
SP-4
SP-6
SP-9
SP-4 energy moving point
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
SP-4 location
Medial surface of foot, depression distal to base of 1st metatarsal bone, at dorsal-plantar junction
SP-6 energy moving point
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
SP-6 location
3 cuns proximal to medial malleolus prominence
SP-9 energy moving point
He point
Use to tonification Tai Yin and SP energy, for abd problems, edema of the extremities, and knee problems
SP-9 location
Medial side of leg, depression posterior and inferior to medial tibial condyle
Lung (Tai Yin) flash symptoms
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
Lung classical functions
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
Lung Energy Moving Points
LU-6
LU-7
LU-9
LU-6 energy moving point
Xi point
Use for lung meridian and organ problems, acute respiratory problems, sore throat, pleuritic pain
LU-6 point location
Mid forearm, lateral aspect
LU-7 energy moving point
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
LU-7 point location
Proximal radial pulse
LU-9 energy moving point
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
LU-9 point location
Distal radial pulse at wrist crease
Large Intestine (yang Ming) flash symptoms
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
Large Intestine Classical Functions
Governs GI function of filtration and excretion, influences the nose and throat
LI energy moving points
LI-4
LI-11
LI-4 energy moving point
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
LI-11 energy moving point
He point
Use for general yang Ming problems and to tx tonsillitis, pharyngitis, constipation, diarrhea, skin problems
Stomach (Yang Ming) flash symptoms
Charismatic, generous, caring
Pleasure seeker, gourmand
Risk of overindulgence
Prefers rich or sweet foods
Gains weight easily
Stomach and intestinal problems
Stomach classical functions
Receives and ripens food and fluids
Thrives in dampness
Stomach energy moving points
ST-36
ST-40
ST-43
ST-36 energy moving points
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
ST-36 location
3 cuns distal to inferior border of patella, move laterally to groove
ST-40 energy moving point
Luo point
Use for GI problems, esp w/ fluid retention or swelling
Also for CP, asthma, vertigo, pain, and swelling of legs
ST-40 location
Lateral anterior aspect of leg, b/w tibia and fibula, 1/2 way down leg
ST-43 energy moving point
Use for agitation, insomnia, nightmares, night sweats, redness in face, nausea, and abd heat
*use w/ ST-44 for powerful sedation
ST-43 point location
B/w 2nd and 3rd toes, depression distal to intermetatarsal joints
Tai Yin Metal
Lung
Tai Yin Earth
Spleen
Yang Ming Metal
LI
Yang Ming Earth
Stomach
