SP - Channel Flashcards

1
Q

How is Shen affected by SP?

A

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

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2
Q

Where does SP Luo Pathway travel?

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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

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3
Q

Where is SP Great Luo Connecting channel?

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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

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4
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What is SP Divergent Channel?

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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

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5
Q

What is Physiological Functions of the SP

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

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6
Q

What can SP be used to treat?

A

GI
Retention of Damp
Qi/Blo disorders
Mental disorders

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7
Q

What are actions of SP 1

A
STOPS BLEEDING
Reg. SP
CALMS HT & SP (Sun Simiao)
Unbinds chest
(JING WELL, WOOD point)
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8
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What are indications of SP 1

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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

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9
Q

What are actions of SP 2

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

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

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10
Q

What are indications of SP 2?

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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)
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11
Q

What are actions of SP 3 ***

A
TONIFIES SP, resolves dampness/damp-heat
Harmonizes SP & St
Regulates Qi
SS = Yuan Source
Earth point on EARTH channel ----   SP Qi Xu
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12
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What are indications of SP 3

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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

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13
Q

What are actions of SP 4 **

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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

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14
Q

What point on SP and ST channels control Chong Mai?

A
ST 30 - Chong Mai
SP 4
- Counterflow Qi (running piglet qi)
- Abd & Chest Pain
- Dyspnea
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15
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What are indications of SP 4?

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

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16
Q

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

A

SP 4 + PC 6

17
Q

What are actions of SP 5 **

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

18
Q

What are Indications of SP 5

A

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

19
Q

What are actions of SP 6 **

A

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

20
Q

What are indications of SP 6?

A
SP disorders of any kind
T&T
Blo Xu
Qi Sink
Qi not holding Blo, Dampness, GYN/OB, Sexual/genital, Urinary
21
Q

What other point can be used to HARMONIZE Blood?

A

SP 6 and CV 6

22
Q

What can SP 6 be paired?

A
Insomnia (+ HT 7)
Skin dis (+SP 10, BL 17)
23
Q
What is difference between 
SP1
SP3
SP4
SP6
A

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

24
Q

What are actions of SP 8? ***

A

Xi Cleft
Reg. MENSES
Acute Conditions

25
Q

What are indications of SP 8?

A

GYN Disorders
Acute (Dysmenn)
DAMPNESS

26
Q

What are Actions of SP 9?

A
HS and Water Point
TRANSFORMS dampness (Middle/Lower Burner)
27
Q

What are indications of SP 9

A

DAMPNESS (DAMP-HEAT, DAMP-COLD)

Local Knee pain

28
Q

What are Differences btw
SP9
CV 3
CV 9

A

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

29
Q

What are actions of SP 10 **

A
INVIGORATES BLOOD and dispels stasis
COOLS BLOOD
Harmonizes mnses
Benefits skin
"Sea of BLood)  (More COOLING & MOVING nature)
30
Q

What are indications of SP 10

A

GYN disorders
SKIN disorders - urticaria, eczema, psoriasis

CAN TREAT ALL BLOOD DISEASES
Local Knee/Leg

31
Q

What are actions of SP 15

A

MOVES Qi & regulates intestines

CONSTIPATION

32
Q

What are indications of SP 15?

A

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

  • CONSTIPATION
  • DIARRHEA (esp. Cold or Damp_
  • Lower abdominal pain
33
Q

What are Actions of SP 21?

A

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

—Pain in whole body, Chest-Cough/Wheezing

34
Q

What is “Floating the Boat” combination?

A

SP 6 + KD 6 + TW 6

Build blood/yin, then Move

35
Q

Where is SP Primary Pathway?

A

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