SP - Channel Flashcards
How is Shen affected by SP?
Connection with BRANCH from DIAPHRAGM to HT
SP - Phlegm (T&T)
Attacks HT through branch
Where does SP Luo Pathway travel?
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
Where is SP Great Luo Connecting channel?
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
What is SP Divergent Channel?
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
What is Physiological Functions of the SP
T&T (Production of Qi/Blo, Digestion, Discharge fluids-dampness)
HOLDS BLOOD
Ascend Qi (Rise of clear Qi)
Opens to Mouth - Controls MUSCLES
What can SP be used to treat?
GI
Retention of Damp
Qi/Blo disorders
Mental disorders
What are actions of SP 1
STOPS BLEEDING Reg. SP CALMS HT & SP (Sun Simiao) Unbinds chest (JING WELL, WOOD point)
What are indications of SP 1
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
What are actions of SP 2
Reg. SP
Resolves Damp & DAMP-HEAT
Harmonizes the middle burner & CLEARS HT
YS, Fire, MOTHER point (BIAS TOWARDS EXCESS - not Xu)
What are indications of SP 2?
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)
What are actions of SP 3 ***
TONIFIES SP, resolves dampness/damp-heat Harmonizes SP & St Regulates Qi SS = Yuan Source Earth point on EARTH channel ---- SP Qi Xu
What are indications of SP 3
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
What are actions of SP 4 **
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
What point on SP and ST channels control Chong Mai?
ST 30 - Chong Mai SP 4 - Counterflow Qi (running piglet qi) - Abd & Chest Pain - Dyspnea
What are indications of SP 4?
Disorders of SP, ST & INT (epigas pain, abd disten. + PC 6)
Disorders of HT & Spirit (+ PC 6)
Disorders of Chong Mai (+ PC 6)