Quiz 3 CV&GV Flashcards
What points open the CV/Ren ?
Lung 7 (master, opening point) & kidney 6 (paired or confluent point)
CV 1 location
Location: between the anus and the posterior labia males-between the anus and root of the scrotum
CV 4 location
3 cun below the umbilicus ( midline of lower abdomen)
CV4 function & indications
Function: tonifies original Qi, to tonifies and nourishes the kidneys
Indication: fatigue, weakness, lumbar pain, kidney deficiency
CV6 aka & location
Aka “Sea of Qi”
Location: midline of lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus
CV6 function and indication
Function: tonifies original Qi and regulates Qi
Indications: any Qi deficiency, weak muscle, local pain and fatigue
CV8 location
Center of the umbilicus
CV12 location
4 cun above the umbilicus, midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle
CV12 function and indication
Function: harmonizes the middle jiao and descends rebellious Qi, tonifies the stomach and fortifies the spleen
Indication:indigestion, nausea, reflux, all st/sp issues, injuries from overthinking/worrying
CV17 location
4th intercostal space between the nipples
CV17 indication and function
Function: regulate Qi, descends rebellious Lu/St Qi, unbinds the chest, calm Shen
Indication: cough, asthma, nausea
CV24 location
Above chin, in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove
The governing vessel primary pathway
Originates in the lower abdomen and emerges at the perineum
Governing vessel aka
“Sea of Yang”
Pair of points that open GV/DU
Small intestine 3(master or opening point) and the urinary bladder 62 (paired or confluent point)
GV 1 location
The tip of the coccyx and the anus
GV 4 location
Below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae
GV 4 function and indication.
Function: tonifies kidneys and benefits the lumbar spine
Indications: kidney deficiency and low back pain
GV 14 location
In the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra
GV 14 function and indications
Function: expels wind and clears heat
Indications: cold/flu symptoms, stiff neck, sore throat, fever
GV 20 location
5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. On the midline at the vertex of the head
GV 20 function
Benefits the head and sense organs, nourishes the brain, calms the Shen
GV 20 indications
Headache, dizziness, hypertension, nasal congestion, poor memory, anxiety, mind racing, stress
GV 26 location
On the midline Above the upper lip under the nose
GV 26 function and indication
Function: benefits the spine for acute lumbar sprain, restores consciousness, calm Shen
Indication: acute lumbar sprain, loss of consciousness
GV 28 location.
Last point on the channel, inside the mouth in the superior frenulum, the junction of the upper lip and the gum
The conception vessel aka
“Sea of Yin”
- Ren or Ren Mai
