SP - Channel

Question 1

How is Shen affected by SP?

Answer 1

Connection with BRANCH from DIAPHRAGM to HT
SP - Phlegm (T&T)
Attacks HT through branch

Question 2

Where does SP Luo Pathway travel?

Answer 2

SP 4 – links with ST channel
A branch enters the abdomen and connects with INT & ST

‘Inversion of Qi, sudden turmoil disorder; in Xs-severe abd pain, Xu - abdominal distention

Question 3

Where is SP Great Luo Connecting channel?

Answer 3

SP 21 – spread on lateral aspect of chest, spreads through the chest & lateral costal region

XS - pain in WHOLE BODY
Xu - hundred joints are FLACCID

Question 4

What is SP Divergent Channel?

Answer 4

Diverge - primary in middle of ANT THIGHT
Converge - ST divergen channel
Enters - abd to connect with ST, SP & HT
Emerges at the THROAT and penetrates the TONGUE

Question 5

What is Physiological Functions of the SP

Answer 5

T&T (Production of Qi/Blo, Digestion, Discharge fluids-dampness)
HOLDS BLOOD
Ascend Qi (Rise of clear Qi)
Opens to Mouth - Controls MUSCLES

Question 6

What can SP be used to treat?

Answer 6

GI
Retention of Damp
Qi/Blo disorders
Mental disorders

Question 7

What are actions of SP 1

Answer 7

STOPS BLEEDING
Reg. SP
CALMS HT & SP (Sun Simiao)
Unbinds chest
(JING WELL, WOOD point)

Question 8

What are indications of SP 1

Answer 8

HEMORRHAGE - CHRONIC SP QI Xu (Flooding&Trickling, mennorhagia-LV1)
MENTAL DISORDERS - Insomnia w excess dreams (ST 45)
-Dampness, swelling & fullness pertain to sP (Acute Abd Distention)
- Fullness below the HT

Question 9

What are actions of SP 2

Answer 9

Reg. SP
Resolves Damp & DAMP-HEAT
Harmonizes the middle burner & CLEARS HT

YS, Fire, MOTHER point (BIAS TOWARDS EXCESS - not Xu)

Question 10

What are indications of SP 2?

Answer 10

EXCESS DAMPNESS/DAMP-HEAT with underlying SP Qi Xu
Heat in the ST & INT (YS point) agitation when hungry, dizzy when full
Febrile Disease (absence of sweating - and with sweating!!)
Local disorders (Big toe - gout)

Question 11

What are actions of SP 3 ***

Answer 11

TONIFIES SP, resolves dampness/damp-heat
Harmonizes SP & St
Regulates Qi
SS = Yuan Source
Earth point on EARTH channel ----   SP Qi Xu

Question 12

What are indications of SP 3

Answer 12

SP DEFICIENCY with consequent dampness or obstruction of Qi
Digestive disorders
Heaviness of body & pain of JOINTS
SP3 + ST 40 — PHLEGM Disorders (Yuan + Luo)
Berryberri, polynephritis

Question 13

What are actions of SP 4 **

Answer 13

Fortifies SP & harmonizes middle burner; regulates Qi & resolves dampness
Benefits the HT & Spirit
REGULATES PENETRATING VESSEL (Chong Mai - Confluent point)
LUO Point, bias towards EXCESS conditions

Question 14

What point on SP and ST channels control Chong Mai?

Answer 14

ST 30 - Chong Mai
SP 4
- Counterflow Qi (running piglet qi)
- Abd & Chest Pain
- Dyspnea

Question 15

What are indications of SP 4?

Answer 15

Disorders of SP, ST & INT (epigas pain, abd disten. + PC 6)
Disorders of HT & Spirit (+ PC 6)
Disorders of Chong Mai (+ PC 6)

Question 16

What point can SP 4 be paired with to treat Stomach, HT and Chong Mai?

Answer 16

SP 4 + PC 6

Question 17

What are actions of SP 5 **

Answer 17

Fortifies SP & resolves damp
Benefits sinews & bones
Calms Spirit
JING-RIVER - sinews & bones

Question 18

What are Indications of SP 5

Answer 18

DAMPNESS (Ext/Int) - Excess
DAMP PAINFUL OBST involving ankle joint
Tongue - stiffness & pain root of tongue
Mental disorders

Question 19

What are actions of SP 6 **

Answer 19

Tonifies SP/ST, resolves Dampness
Harmonizes LOWER BURNER (SP, LV, KD) - MEETING POINT
-Reg. urination, benefits genitals, reg. menses & induces labor
Benefits HT & Calms Spirit
Harmonizes, invig. & cools BLOOD, activates channel

Question 20

What are indications of SP 6?

Answer 20

SP disorders of any kind
T&T
Blo Xu
Qi Sink
Qi not holding Blo, Dampness, GYN/OB, Sexual/genital, Urinary

Question 21

What other point can be used to HARMONIZE Blood?

Answer 21

SP 6 and CV 6

Question 22

What can SP 6 be paired?

Answer 22

Insomnia (+ HT 7)
Skin dis (+SP 10, BL 17)

Question 23

What is difference between 
SP1
SP3
SP4
SP6

Answer 23

SP 1 - wrapping blood
SP 3 - Tonifying
SP 4 - Moving (Chong/Xs)
SP 6 - Tonify&Move (Harmonize) - Xs or Xu

Question 24

What are actions of SP 8? ***

Answer 24

Xi Cleft
Reg. MENSES
Acute Conditions

Question 25

What are indications of SP 8?

Answer 25

GYN Disorders
Acute (Dysmenn)
DAMPNESS

Question 26

What are Actions of SP 9?

Answer 26

HS and Water Point
TRANSFORMS dampness (Middle/Lower Burner)

Question 27

What are indications of SP 9

Answer 27

DAMPNESS (DAMP-HEAT, DAMP-COLD)

Local Knee pain

Question 28

What are Differences btw
SP9
CV 3
CV 9

Answer 28

SP 9 - TRANSFORMS DAMPNESS (middle/lower)
CV 3 - DRAINS DAMP (middle/lower)
CV 9 - Separates CLEAR FROM TURBID (SI) - abdomen

Question 29

What are actions of SP 10 **

Answer 29

INVIGORATES BLOOD and dispels stasis
COOLS BLOOD
Harmonizes mnses
Benefits skin
"Sea of BLood)  (More COOLING & MOVING nature)

Question 30

What are indications of SP 10

Answer 30

GYN disorders
SKIN disorders - urticaria, eczema, psoriasis

CAN TREAT ALL BLOOD DISEASES
Local Knee/Leg

Question 31

What are actions of SP 15

Answer 31

MOVES Qi & regulates intestines

CONSTIPATION

Question 32

What are indications of SP 15?

Answer 32

Intestinal Disorders (level with Umilicus with CV 8, KD 16, ST 25)

• CONSTIPATION
• DIARRHEA (esp. Cold or Damp_
• Lower abdominal pain

Question 33

What are Actions of SP 21?

Answer 33

Great Luo
Reg. Qi & Blo, firms sinews & joints
Unbinds Chest & benefits lateral costal region

—Pain in whole body, Chest-Cough/Wheezing

Question 34

What is “Floating the Boat” combination?

Answer 34

SP 6 + KD 6 + TW 6

Build blood/yin, then Move

Question 35

Where is SP Primary Pathway?

Answer 35

Begins medial side of BIG TOE – medial side of foot – in FRONT of medial mall – post border of tibia – antero-med side of knee/thigh – abdomen (CV 3, 4, 10) – SP, ST (GB 24, LV14) – Diaphragm – LU1 – along ESOPHAGUS & THROAT – root and underneath of TONGUE
Branch – Diaphragm – HT