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Quiz 2 - Antique Points and Shu and Mu Flashcards

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Why were there 6 Antique Points on the Yang Channels according to the Ling Shu?

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On the Yang channels the Yuan Source points were counted among the Antique Points

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Which 2 ways are the Antique Points classified?

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Ling Shu - as Waterways

Nan Jing - as 5 Elements

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T/F: The Antique Points can been seen as gateways blocking pathology from entering the body.

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True

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T/F: In the past there was only one point on the Heart Channel that was treated, HT 7.

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True - Heart channel pathology was dealt with exclusively through HT 7

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What is the quality of the flow of Qi at the Jing Well point?

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Qi rises

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What is the quality of the flow of Qi at the Ying Spring point?

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Qi glides past this point

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What is the quality of the flow of Qi at the Shu Stream point?

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Qi pours through this point

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What is the quality of the flow of Qi at the Jing River point

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Qi flows through this point

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What is the quality of the flow of Qi at the He Sea point?

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Qi gathers and enters inward at this point

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What is the 4 Needle Technique?

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The 4 Needle technique uses the Nan Jing understanding that each Antique point relates to the 4 elements.  
To Tonify an organ or channel: 
Tonify the Mother
Sedate the Controller
To Sedate an organ or channel:
Sedate the Son
Tonify the Controller
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What are the energetics of Jing Wells?

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The Qi “starts to bubble forth” – like a well

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What are the indications of Jing Well points?

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Restores consciousness/opens sensory orifices
Mental disorders (anxiety, irritability,etc.)
Clears Heat
Expels Wind
Courses Channel Qi
Chest fullness
Influences opposite end of the channel (GB 44 influences all the portals of the head)

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Famous Jing Well Points?

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LU 11 and LI 1: to clear sore throat
SP 1: Ghost Point, calms Shen
SI 1: promotes lactation and benefits the breast
UB 67: for breach babies; to facilitate labor

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What are the energetics of the Ying Springs?

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Where Qi starts to gush forth like a spring water coming from ground – The flow is shallow and fast, and not too big.
The powerful energy here is used to quickly change situations.
You tonify to increase qi flow and out EPF when you want the condition quickly resolved

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What are the indications of Ying Spring?

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Clears Heat; febrile disease
Clears EPFs
Courses channel qi
Abrupt emotional changes or mood swings
Recent acute changes in complexion
--Pale: LU 10 and LI 2
--Yellow: SP2 and ST 44
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Famous Ying Spring Points?

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LU 10 and PC 8: links up with LU Luo Vessel; used with LU 7 to clear heat in chest and throat
PC 8: Ghost Point with KD 2 and KD 10 helps give a person the resources to “handle” a situation
ST 44: clears excess heat in the Stomach
UB 66: clears Wind and Heat; calms Shen; indigestion with KD 20; STDs
KD 2: clears Heat, bled for sore throats; cools Blood; regulates KD; diabetes
SJ2: nourishes and regulates jin/ye (upper jiao fluids and brain/spinal fluids)
LV 2: clears Liver Fire

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What are the energetics of the Shu Stream points?

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Also the Yuan Source on Yin meridians; these tonify and harmonize the channel and the organ, unlike Yang Shu Streams
The point at which EPFs move from being at the Exterior to being at the Interior
Qi flow is strong here and can be affected by the angle of needle insertion
-To disperse: angle against the flow if Qi in the meridian
-To tonify: angle in the direction of Qi flow in the meridian

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What are the indications of the Shu Streams?

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When the EPF has lodged itself in the body and has become chronic
Bi-Syndrome: joint pain, esp. due to Dampness

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What are Famous Shu Stream Points?

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LU 9; tonifies Lung and Gathering Qi; promotes circulation and influences pulse; “Great Abyss” – used for depression
SP 3: tonifies Spleen and strengthens digestion; clears Dampness
SI 3: regulates Du-Mai; expels Wind trapped at Tai Yang; influences sinews with UB 62; clears heat
UB 65: “Bundle Bone” or Shu Gu; Wood point; helps with broken bones and fractures
KD 3; tonifies Kidneys and benefits Jing; helps Kidneys grasp Lung-Qi; low back and knee pain
GB 41: opens Dai-Mai; benefits the eyes; extinguishes Internal Wind; opens chest and diaphragm; promotes smooth flow of Liver-Qi
LV 3: promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; sedates Liver Yang;Clears interior Wind; clears Damp-Heat; relaxes sexual urges; stops spasms; tonifies Liver-Yin and Liver-Blood

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What are the energetics of Jing River Points?

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Qi pours abundantly here

The Qi is wider and deeper; and while not as turbulent, here Qi is more voluminous

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What are the indications of Jing River Points?

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cough and asthma
upper respiratory disorders with chills and fever
throat disorders and changes in a person’s voice
diseases of the joints and sinews and bones

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What are famous points for Jing River?

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LU 8: master point of Lungs; clears heat; rebellious qi

ST 41: Clears stomach fire; joint problems of the ankles and feet; brightens eyes and clears mind
SI 5: aids in digestion due to insufficient qi or Yang; IBS; clears Heat; clears chest obstruction causing Lung or Heart issues
UB 60: relaxes sinews; bi syndrome at back, neck, ankles and shoulders; clears Wind and Heat; invigorates Blood; promotes labor; facilitates dying process
KD 7: regulates sweating (tonified with HT 6 to stop; reduced with LI 4 to promote Wind-Cold expulsion); tonifies Kidneys; strengthens lower back; restores menses; Blood in stools or cough
SJ 6: for constipation (with ST 25 and ST 36 with fluid deficiency; with ST 41 for Excess conditions); expels Wind and heat

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What are the energetics of He Sea points?

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Here, qi gathers and moves inward, deeper into the body

Qi flow here is slow and voluminous, and not as easy to affect compared with the other Antique Points

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What are the indications for the He Sea points?

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GI problems: rebellious qi and diarrhea
Tonification of channel-related organ
Diseases of the Fu
Skin diseases (yang points only!)

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What are the famous He Sea Points?

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LU 5: Clears Lung heat; clears lung phlegm with ST 40; harmonizes ST and LI; benefits bladder with SP 9 and Ren 3; relaxes sinews
LI 11: clears heat and wind; resolves dampness; regulates qi and blood (for skin); benefits joints and sinews
ST 36: tonifies qi and blood; benefits ST and SP; regulates peristalsis; expels Wind and Damp; regulates Wei and Ying-Qi
ST 37: lower He Sea of the LI; eliminates food stagnation and Damp-Heat; opens chest and naval, for asthma
ST 39: lower He Sea of the SI: regulates ST, LI and SI; clears Damp Heat
SP 9: resolves Dampness; regulates SP and ST, blood production; benefits urination
UB 40: back pain; relaxes sinews; clears Heat, Dampness and Blood Stasis; cools the Blood (for skin)
UB 39: lower He-Sea of the San Jiao; promotes transformation and excretion of fluids in the lower jiao; benefits Bladder
GB 34: Influential point of the Sinews; promotes smooth flow of Liver-Qi; subdues rebellious ST QI; clears Heat and Dampness; with KD 2 for shyness
LV 8: tonify Liver-Yin and Blood; relaxes sinews; clears Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao

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How does Yuan Source Qi travel in relations to Back Shu points?

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Jing in the left KD is combusted by the Fire in the right KD at DU 4
Yuan-Qi travels up the spine and spreads out to each of the Back Shu points
From each of the Back Shus, Yuan -Qi travels to the related zang or fu
After nourishing the organ, Yuan-Qi travels along the organ’s Primary Channel and pools at its Yuan-Source point
The entire process is represented by the San Jiao

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What does the word Shu mean?

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The word ‘shu’ means ‘to transport’

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What do the Back Shu points do?

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The Back Shu points transfer Yuan Qi to the zang and fu

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Where are the Shu points located in relation to the Mu points?

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Mu points = Yin side = acute disorders - Wei Qi and Yang energies of body would be engaged in fighting off
Shu points = Yang side = chronic disorders - indicates damage to the Yin

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Which Back Shu points are used to treat sense organs?

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UB 13 = used for problems pertaining to nose
UB 15 = tongue and speech difficulties
UB 18 = used for eye disorders
UB 20 = good for symptoms arising in the mouth
UB 23 = used for ear disorders

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T/F: Because of their relationship with Yuan Qi, Back Shu points produce a stronger, more rapid effect than the Front Mu (aka Collection) points.

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True

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T/F: According to Jeffrey Yuen, the Inner Shus make you aware of an emotion while the outer Shus help in its expression

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True

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UB 13

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Fei Shu
Tonifies LU Qi and Lung-Yin; Descends and disseminates Lung-Qi; Releases the exterior and clears wind and heat from chest; treats depression

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UB 14

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Jue Yin Shu = Pericardium
Spreads Liver Qi and unbinds the chest; descends qi of the Lung and Stomach by ensuring the smooth flow of Liver qi; regulates the HT; treats moodiness and anxiety

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UB 15

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Xin Shu
Tonifies and nourishes the Heart; regulates Heart-Qi; unbinds the chest and invigorates the blood,removing stasis; clears heart fire; calms the shen

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UB 16

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Du Shu = Governor Vessel Shu
Supposedly a gateway transferring qi to and from the Du Mai; invigorates blood; used primarily for heart pain and skin conditions

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UB 17

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Gei Shu = Diaphragm Shu
Hui-meeting point of the Blood; Nourishes and invigorates the blood – used for whole body pain; cools the blood and stops bleeding
Removes obstruction in diaphragm and chest; subdues rebellious stomach qi; clears heat and calms Shen

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What are the Four Flowers?

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UB 17 and UB 19 are known as Four Flowers and are used to nourish blood – recommend moxibustion

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UB 18

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Gan Shu
spreads liver qi; regulates and nourishes liver blood; pacifies wind; cools fire and clears damp-heat; benefits the eyes and sinews; used with UB 17 to invigorate blood in the sinews for musculoskeletal pain… this combo is also good for insomnia; it tells body to direct blood to liver

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UB 19

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Dan Shu
Clears damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder - for overconsumption of greasy, rich, spicy food and alcohol and food poisoning
Relaxes the diaphragm and soothes the Stomach when due to stagnant liver qi; clears pathogenic factors trapped at the Shao Yang level; tonifies and nourishes gall bladder; used with UB 17 for Blood and Yin deficiency syndromes

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UB 20

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Pi Shu
Tonifies spleen qi and spleen yang; resolves dampness; raises spleen qi and holds the blood; regulates and harmonizes the middle jiao

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UB 21

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Wei Shu
Regulates and tonifies stomach qi; when reduced, subdues rebellious stomach qi; harmonizes middle jiao and resolves dampness; used with UB 12 to use Stomach fluids to release the exterior

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UB 22

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San Jiao Shu
Opens the water passages and promotes urination; resolves dampness; regulates the transformation of fluids in the lower jiao; harmonizes the middle and lower jiaos – constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distention and abdominal masses

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UB 23

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Shen Shu
Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies the Yang; nourishes Jing and Kidney-yin; Benefits the bone and marro; regulates the water passages and benefits urination; benefits and warms the uterus; benefits the ears and brightens the eyes; strengthens the lumbar region; often used with UB 52 when tonifying kidneys
CAUTION: overstimulating this point can damage Jing

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UB 24

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Qi Hai Shu
Regulates the Sea of Qi (opposite Ren 6 = Qi Hai); regulates qi and blood in the lower jiao; irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea);
Used primarily in the treatment of back pain

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UB 25

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Da Chang Shu
Promotes function of Large Intestine; Used with UB 20 in both constipation and diarrhea; used with UB 13 in constipation; strengthens lower back; removes local channel obstruction and pain

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UB 26

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Guan Yuan Shu = Origin Gate Shu
Regulates the origin gate (opposite Ren 4 = Guan Yuan); regulates the lower jiao
EVERYONE with back pain hurts at this point
Strengthens lower back and removes obstruction

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UB 27

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Xiao Chang Shu
Promotes SI function, separating the pure from the turbid; regulates SI QI and Lower Jiao
Clears damp-heat and drains turbid dampness – used for UTIs, especially when heat is transmitted from the heart, as well as diarrhea

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UB 28

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Pang Guang Shu
Regulates the bladder and opens water passages; clears damp heat as well as stagnation from the lower jiao; helps with excess urination; benefits the lumbar region and legs
used with UB 23 to strengthen back
used with UB 23 and SP 9 for kidney stones
used with UB 20 to transform fluids and promote urination

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UB 29

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Zhong Lu Shu = Mid Spine Shu

Transfer point of Yang energy to and from the sacrum; dispels cold; stops deficiency diarrhea

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UB 30

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Bai Huan Shu = White Ring Shu
Meeting point of the KD, GB and UB channels
Regulates and invigorates the qi in the lower jiao; clears cold damp in the lower jiao – vaginal discharge and excess urination; regulates menses; nourishes yin and jing (brings jing to yin organs); stops seminal leakage and nocturnal emissions; strengthens back and legs

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UB 43

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Gao Huang Shu = Vital Region Shu
Tonifies and nourishes LU, HT, KD, SP and ST
Clears Phlegm – good for cirrhosis, the phlegmy hardening of an organ
Good for poor memory or nocturnal emissions – use with UB 31, UB 32, UB 33, and UB 34
Invigorates the Shen, lifts the spirits and nourishes the brain
The classical doctors would burn moxa on this point tocure deep-seated, “incurable” illness

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What does the term ‘mu mean?

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The term ‘mu’ means to gather or collect

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T/F: The Front Mu Points are where the Qi of the ZangFu gathers on the anterior of the body

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True

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T/F: The Front Mu Points effect their related organ’s channel

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False. Front Mu Points do NOT effect their related organ’s channel

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LU 1

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Zhong Fu = Middle Palace
Disseminates and descends LU Qi – alleviates cough and wheezing
Transforms Phlegm and regulates the water passages
Descends Stomach Qi

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ST 25

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LI MU = Tian Shu = Heaven’s Pivot
Regulates the intestines, SP and ST
Moves and regulates the flow of qi and blood
Clears Dampness and Damp-Heat
Manages irritation and anxiety due to Stomach Phlegm-Fire
Clears Qi Level Heat with LI 11 and LI 4
To unblock the intestines, insert a 3” needle half way or more, and twirl until patient feels a churning sensation in their abdomen

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GB 25

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KD MU = Jing Men = Capital Gate
Warms KD Yang
Regulates the water passages – used for urination and defecation issues
Strengthens lumbar area
Used with UB 1 to put the patient in sync with the external environment
GB 25 + UB 1 regulates blood while the 4-Gates regulate qi

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Ren 3

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UB MU = Zhong Ji = Central Pole
DO NOT NEEDLES WHEN BLADDER FULL
Regulates the bladder and dispels stagnation in the lower jiao
Drains damp-heat – painful, burning urination, bloody urine
Benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation
any gynecological issue
tonifies the kidneys
brings out wei-qi and helps with self-expression

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GB 24

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GB MU = Ri Yue = Sun and Moon
Benefits the GB and spreads LV qi
Clears damp-heat affecting the Liver and the Gall Bladder with GB 34 and LI 11
Harmonizes the Middle Jiao and descends rebellious ST qi
Influences the sinew channels with UB 1 – Sinews begin at UB 1; regulates hormones
brings clarity for the indecisive

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LV 14

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LV MU = Qi Men = Cycle Gate
Spreads and regulates LV qi
Harmonizes the LV and ST
Invigorates and cools blood
helps in resynchronizing the rhythm of our biological clock
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Ren 17

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PC MU = Shan Zhong (Chest Center)
Tonifies Zong-Qi and benefits diaphragm
REgulates qi and clears stagnation in the chest
resolves phlegm in the upper jiao
descends lung qi
benefits the breasts and promotes lactation
The 3 Treasures: KD 1 + Ren 17 + Du 20 (Jing, Qi Shen)

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Ren 14

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HT MU = Ju Que = Great Palace Gate
Regulates the HT and clears HT Fire
Calms the Shen and transforms phlegm
Subdues rebellious ST qi, especially due to emotions
Descends LU qi and unbinds the chest
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Ren 5

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SJ MU = Shi Men = Stone Gate
Strengthens the SJ function of delivering Yuan Qi to the organs and the channels
promotes the transformation and excretion of fluids from the lower jiao
opens the water passages
regulates the uterus
classically said to induce infertility – said to make a woman infertile for life if needled

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Ren 4

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SI MU = Guan Yuan = Origin Gate
REgulates the SI and lower jiao
fortifies the yuan qi and nourishes Jing
Tonifies and nourishes the KD
Strengthens Yang (with Moxa)
Nourishes Blood and Yin
REgulates the uterus
Roots the Hun and calms the Shen
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Ren 12

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ST MU = Zhong Wan = Middle Cavity
Harmonizes the middle jiao and descends Stomach qi
Tonfies the SP and ST, clears dampness
First point in the Earth school tx
Approximate starting point of LU channel
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LV 13

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SP MU = Zhang Men = Completion Gate
Clears LV qi stagnation; promotes the smooth flow of qi and stops wood from invading earth
harmonizes the middle jiao – allows sp qi to ascend and st qi to descend
Relieves food stagnation
regulates thyroid function
eliminates mental blocks that hinder inner vision and growth

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