Ren Channel Flashcards
What is the master point of the Ren Channel;
LU 7
What is the couple point of REN Channel
KI 7 - master point of the yin qiao mai
what is the luo connecting point of the Ren channel
CV 15
What are the first and last point of the of the Ren channel
CV1, CV45
Does the ren channel have a entry exit
no, just a first and last
What are the functions of the ren channel
controls all yin channels in the body - sea of yin, directs yin energy, regulates life cycles
nourishes the uterus
regulates blood
regulates menstruation
governs the fetus
spreads wei qi to the abdomen and chest
controls body fluids in the abdomen
moves qi in the lower jiao
What are the symptoms of the ren Mai
congested qi - asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis (tieing to the lung)
gynecological conditions- menstrual irregularities, miscarriage, infertility, leukorrhea, menopause (hot flashes, excessive bleeding, irregular bleeding) (chronic issues)
GI disorders - those involving mucous membranes (SP/ST/LI - yin component)
eczema, acne (derm issues on the face) - heat, damp, blood xu
what is the pinyin name for CV1
hiuyin (yin convergence)
What are the actions and indications of CV1
regulates the lower jiao, regulates the anterior and posterior yin and drains damp heat- irregular menstruation, seminal emission, dysuria, enuresis, prostatitis, hemorrhoids, pain, swelling or itching of the vulva, anus, scrotum
Calms the shen - mania, epolepsy, hysteria
Resuscitates - coma
What is the measurment from CV2 to CV 8
5 cun
What is the pinyin name for CV3
zhongji
What are the categories for CV3
front mu of the. bladder
crossing point of CV, LR, KI, SP
What are the actions and indications of CV 3
benefits the bladder, regulates qi, transformation and drains damp heat - dysuria, enuresis, retention of urine, edema, frequent, urination
drains dampness from and regulates the lower jiao - lower abdominal pain, hernia, leukorrhea, itching, swelling and pain of the genital region
benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation - irregular menstruation, infertility, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, metrostaxis, prolapse of the uterus, abdominal passes
strengthens the kidney - impotence, seminal emission, premature ejaculation
typically used in cases of excess
What is the pinyin name for CV4
guanyuan - origin pass
what are the point categories of CV4
front-mu point of the small intestine
crossing point of the CV, LR, KI, SP
What are the actions and indications of CV4
Tonifies source qi and benefits essence - lumbar weakness, leg pain and weakness, fear, frequent urination, impotence
fortifies kidney yang - lumbar pain, frequent urination, cold lumbar, incontinence, lassitude
Nourishes kidney yin - lumbar pain, dizziness, vertigo, night sweating, fatigue, nocturnal emission
Regulates menstruation, benefits the uterus and alleviates leukorrhea, - leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, hemorrhage
regulates qi in the lower jiao - lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, rectal prolapse
** Lumbar pain, premature aging, arthritic conditions at a young age, essence issues qi xu, (false yang rising)
what is the pinyin name of CV5
shimen (stone gate)
What are the point categories of CV5
front mu of the san jiao
What is the pinyin name of CV6
Qihai (sea of qi)
What are the actions and indications of CV6
tonifies source qi - weak constitution, fatigue, exhaustion
Strengthens the kidney and fortifies yang - lumbar pain, diarrhea, hernia, fatigue, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea
regulates qi in the lower jiao - abdominal pain, abdominal distention hernia, edema
(typically part of the diamond tx)
What is the pinyin name for CV8
Shenque ( spirit tower gate)
what is something special about CV8
it is contraindicated to needle
What are the actions and indications of CV8
strengthens the SP and KI - abdominal pain, borborygmus, chronic diarrhea, cold abdomen or body,
Warms and rescues yang- coma, fainting
What is the measurement from CV8 - CV16
8 cun
(CV16 is typically at bra line or where the pecs join together)
What are the actions and indications for CV9
regulates the water passages and drains dampness - edema, dysuria
harmonizes the stomach and regulates the intestines- abdominal pain, borborygmus, diarrhea, vomiting
what are the actions and indications of CV10
harmonizes the ST- abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
Disperses food stagnation - indigestion, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, bad breath, hiccup
Strengthens the SP - diarrhea, poor appetite, nausea
what are the actions and indications of CV11
harmonizes the middle jiao - regulates qi
- abdominal pain, diarrhea, poor appetite, borborygmus,
-stomachache, vomiting, hiccups
What is the pinyin name of CV12
zhongwan
What are the point categories of CV12
front mu of the ST, hui meeting point of the fu (yang) organs
what are the actions and indications of ST 12
harmonizes the SDT and subdues rebellious qi- epigastric pain or distention, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation
tonifies the SP and eliminates dampness- abdominal pain and distention, poor appetite, loose stool or diarrhea
calms the shen - worry, anxiety, pensiveness, depression, palpitations, insomnia, mania, gysteria, epilepsy
What are the actions and indications for CV13
regulate the ST and subdues rebellious qi - stomachache, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, abdominal pain and distention
eliminates phlegm and calms the spirit - nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, mania, depression, hysteria, epilepsy
(patient might have depression/ anxiety)
What is the pinyin name of CV14
juque (great tower gate)
What are the point categories of CV14
front-mu of the heart
What are the actions and indications of CV14
Regulates the heart and alleviates pain - pain of the chest and heart, palpitations (think atherosclerosis)
Transforms phlegm and calms the shen - anxiety, insomnia, mania, depression, epilepsy, nausea, vomiting
Harmonizes the ST and subdues rebellious qi - epigastric pain or distention, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, hiccup
What are the point categories of CV15
luo-connecting pain of the ren mai
what are the actions and indications of CV15
unbinds the chest - chest pain and oppression, heart pain, palpitations, asthma
Calms the shen - mania, depression, epilepsy, hysteria
What is the pinyin name of CV17
shanzhong
danzhong
tanzhong
(center chest)
What are the categories for CV17
front-mu of the pericardium, hui-meeting point for qi
sea of qi
What are the actions and indications for CV17
Regulates qi and unbinds the chest - chest pain and oppression, heart pain, palpitations,
Subdues rebellious lung qi - cough, asthma, dyspnea, shortness of breath
subdues rebellios ST qi - nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, hiccup
Benefits the breasts and promotes lactation - breast swelling, pain or distention, oligalactia
What is the pinyin name of CV22
Tiantu (celestial chimney)
What is the categories of CV22
window of heaven
What are the actions and indications of CV22
Disperses and descends lung qi - cough, asthma, hemopysis, chest pain and oppression,
benefits the throat,, loss of voice, goiter
(plum pit qi, chronic sore throat)
What is the Pinyin name of CV23
lianquan (ridge spring)
What are the actions and indications CV23
benefits the throat and tongue- swelling, stiffness of the tongue, loss of voice, sore throat, dry mouth and throat
descends qi and alleviates cough - cough, asthma, shortness of breath
What is the pinyin name of CV24
chengjiang (fluid container)
What are the actions and indications of CV24
eliminates wind, removes obstruction from the channel - facial paralysis affecting the mouth, pain, numbness or swelling of the face or gums, ulcerative stomatitis
