Quiz 3 - Window to Sky, Doorways to Earth and Alchemical Acupuncture

Question 1

According to Ling Shu what points are designated as Windows to the Sky points?

Answer 1

Ren 22          SJ 16
ST 9              UB 10
LI 18              DU 16
SI 16              LU 3
SI 17              PC 1

Question 2

What does Tian mean?

Answer 2

Sky or Heaven

Question 3

Where are the Windows of the Sky points located?

Answer 3

All but 2 Windows of the Sky are located around the neck

Question 4

Generally what are the Windows of the Sky points used for?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What could cause blockages of the upper orifices, and head and neck issue?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Occlusion of the senses usually arises suddenly, when a disease changes its course… This can cause:

Answer 6

Mental disturbance
Fainting
Coldness of the 4 limbs

Question 7

Besides disorders of the sense organs, the Windows of the Sky points are generally indicated for:

Answer 7

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

Question 8

In what circumstance would you choose to use Windows to the Sky points in practice?

Answer 8

For sensory, head, neck and chest issues

Question 9

How to choose which Windows to the Sky to use?

Answer 9

Indication
Elemental and channel correspondence
Tenderness

**Needling unilaterally – the most painful point has the best clinical outcome

Question 10

Which channels have ties with the throat?

Answer 10

Both HT and KD have ties with the throat. KD is the Will and HT gives it the expression to the world

Question 11

Qi stagnation of which Windows to the Sky point would hamper the function of the brain?

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

Which 2 windows to the sky points are associated with the arm pit?

Answer 12

LU 3 is said to be located “on the artery under the armpit”

PC 1 is located 3 inches under the armpit

Question 13

What is the +Blood Mansion?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Fx of ST 9 according to Ling Shu

Answer 14

for rebellious ST channel Qi causing headache with dyspnea and fullness of the chest

Question 15

Fx of LI 18 according to Ling Shu

Answer 15

for loss of voice, needle this poitn and bleed the root of the tongue

Question 16

Fx of SJ 16 according to Ling Shu

Answer 16

for deafness and dimness of vision

Question 17

Fx of UB 10 according to Ling Shu

Answer 17

for spasms, dizziness and convulsions, and when legs are too weak to hold up the body

Question 18

Fx of LU 3 according to Ling Shu

Answer 18

• 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

Question 19

What are the Doorways to the Earth?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Doorways to the Earth: Points used for Tai Yang and Water (UB and KD)

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Doorways to the Earth: Points used for Shao Yang and Wood (GB and LV)

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Doorways to the Earth: Points used for Yang Ming and Earth (ST and SP)

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Doorways to the Earth: Pelvis (Ren/Du)

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Doorways to the Earth: Pelvis (Ren/Du)

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Doorways to the Earth: Pelvis (Ren/Du)

Answer 25

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

Question 26

T/F: Windows to Sky points are commonly used with Doorways to Earth

Answer 26

True – They are often combined to balance Above-Below/Mind-Body relationship

Question 27

What is the purpose of Alchemical acupuncture?

Answer 27

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.