Principles for POINT SELECTION Flashcards
what is the application of nearby points?
1) tender points on meridian
2) ashi points
What are the 6 methods for point selection?
1) nearby points
2) distal points
3) symptomatic points
4) specific property (hats)
5) western medicine
6) modern research
What is the application of distal points? (6)
1) affected meridian
2) related meridian (husband/wife)
3) syndrome diagnosis
4) same name (taiyang, shaoyang..)
5) opposite side (affected meridian/tender points)
6) balancing points
points for fever?
Du-14
Li-11
LI-4
points for itching vulva?
LIV-5
points for coma?
shixuan
DU-26
points for collapse?
RN-4
RN-8
ST-36
points for esophagism?
PC-6
RN-22
points for chest tightness?
RN-12
PC-6
points for sweat?
LI-4
KI-7
points for chest pain?
PC-6
RN-17
points for nausea/vomiting?
PC-6
ST-36
points for night sweat?
HT-6
SI-3
points for Hiccup?
PC-6
UB-17
PC-8
points for insomnia?
HT-7
SP-6