Quiz 3 - Window to Sky, Doorways to Earth and Alchemical Acupuncture Flashcards
According to Ling Shu what points are designated as Windows to the Sky points?
Ren 22 SJ 16 ST 9 UB 10 LI 18 DU 16 SI 16 LU 3 SI 17 PC 1
What does Tian mean?
Sky or Heaven
Where are the Windows of the Sky points located?
All but 2 Windows of the Sky are located around the neck
Generally what are the Windows of the Sky points used for?
They are used when disharmony in the lower part of the body causes blockages of the upper orifices and/alteration of consciousness, as well as head and neck problems
What could cause blockages of the upper orifices, and head and neck issue?
Rebellious Qi Disharmony of Yin and Yang in the body Disturbance in the flow of Qi and Blood Phlegm obstructing the free flow of Qi Food stagnation and obstruction
Occlusion of the senses usually arises suddenly, when a disease changes its course… This can cause:
Mental disturbance
Fainting
Coldness of the 4 limbs
Besides disorders of the sense organs, the Windows of the Sky points are generally indicated for:
Goiter and neck nodules
Rebellious Lung-Qi causing coughing, wheezing or chest oppression
Rebellious Stomach Qi causing nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Heat, redness and swelling of the face or eyes
Mental and emotional disorders
In what circumstance would you choose to use Windows to the Sky points in practice?
For sensory, head, neck and chest issues
How to choose which Windows to the Sky to use?
Indication
Elemental and channel correspondence
Tenderness
**Needling unilaterally – the most painful point has the best clinical outcome
Which channels have ties with the throat?
Both HT and KD have ties with the throat. KD is the Will and HT gives it the expression to the world
Qi stagnation of which Windows to the Sky point would hamper the function of the brain?
DU 16 – It is the lower point of the Sea of Marrow and beginning of brain stem. It is also a Ghost Point where the Ghost gains access to the brain. In this capacity it also influences the ability to get outside of your routine and be flexible.
Which 2 windows to the sky points are associated with the arm pit?
LU 3 is said to be located “on the artery under the armpit”
PC 1 is located 3 inches under the armpit
What is the +Blood Mansion?
3 point combo used to create Blood in the body
HT 1 + GB 22 + LV 13
(HT 1 is the point where Pre- and Post-natal Qi combine to form Blood
Fx of ST 9 according to Ling Shu
for rebellious ST channel Qi causing headache with dyspnea and fullness of the chest
Fx of LI 18 according to Ling Shu
for loss of voice, needle this poitn and bleed the root of the tongue
Fx of SJ 16 according to Ling Shu
for deafness and dimness of vision
Fx of UB 10 according to Ling Shu
for spasms, dizziness and convulsions, and when legs are too weak to hold up the body
Fx of LU 3 according to Ling Shu
- for sudden thirst and fever due to fire toxins
- for Rebellious Qi at the abdomen
- for LV Insulting the LU – bleeding at mouth and/or nose
What are the Doorways to the Earth?
A group of ad hoc points associated with the pelvis which may have been derived from the teachings of Jeffrey Yuen.
In general, Doorways to the Earth have an effect on Blood, Jing and the Yin and Yang energies of the body
Doorways to the Earth: Points used for Tai Yang and Water (UB and KD)
UB 40: Descends Excess Yin from Pelvis
- -Moves Yin to hips and legs, so the lower limbs must be “opened” after needling (ST 36, GB 30, SP 6)
- -Cools Blood and eliminates Blood Stasis
KD 11: For shriveling of genitals
- -Connects with Chong Mai
- -Affects gynecological issues
- -Tonifies Jing
Doorways to the Earth: Points used for Shao Yang and Wood (GB and LV)
GB 30: Descends Yin to the pelvis
- -Used in cases such as vaginal dryness
- -For sciatica
- -Tonifies Qi and Blood
LV 12: For hernia
–Cold in the genitals
Doorways to the Earth: Points used for Yang Ming and Earth (ST and SP)
ST 30: Ascends Yin to pelvis from lower limbs
- -For swelling and pain in the genitals
- -Crossing points of Chong, Du, and Ren Mai
- -Regulates Qi and Blood
- -Tonifies Jing
SP 12: Regulates Blood flow into Chong Mai
- -For inability to urinate
- -Crossing point of Chong Mai
Doorways to the Earth: Pelvis (Ren/Du)
Du 1: Collapse of Yang
- -Hemorrhoids
- -Connects w/KD and GB meridians
- -Calms Shen
- -Luo point; influences Blood
Du 4: Yang Deficiency
- -Tonifies Jing and KD-Yang
- -Intestinal prolapse
Doorways to the Earth: Pelvis (Ren/Du)
UB 35: Empty Cold
–All Yang energies of the body converge here
Crossing point of Du Mai
Raises Yang-Qi
–Leukorrhea and leakage in the lower jiao
Ren 1: Empty Heat’
- -Anal swelling and genital itch
- -Tonifies Yin, Jing and the KD
- -Opens the orifices; used in drowning
- -Calms Shen
Doorways to the Earth: Pelvis (Ren/Du)
Ren 2: Collapse of Yin
- -Leukorrhea and leakage in lower jiao
- -Moves Jing into spine
Ren 4: Yin Deficiency
- -Tonifies Blood, Yin and KD
- -Strengthens Yang
- -Tonifies Yuan-Qi
T/F: Windows to Sky points are commonly used with Doorways to Earth
True – They are often combined to balance Above-Below/Mind-Body relationship
What is the purpose of Alchemical acupuncture?
It’s used to detoxify one’s soul. If you are not happy with yourself, if you are troubled, if you cannot endorse your life to others… It is used to clear these emotional and spiritual hang-ups.
It is also about having the capacity to think for yourself
Alchemy is about thinking for your own, and then doing something about it. This is the path of the mystic. The active pursuit of knowledge and employment of knowledge gained.
