Special Point Categories Flashcards
1
Q
Front Mu/Back Shu Points
A
direct path from point to organ
can treat any condition (can tonify, sedate, or harmonize)
2
Q
Antique Points
A
- qi flow from toe/fingers –> knees/elbows
- represent a connection to outside
- has “dynamic qi”: qi from 1 organ changes to it’s yin yang partner
Jing Well
Ying Spring
Shu Stream
Jing River
He-Sea
3
Q
Jing Well
A
1st most distal - RELEASES EXTERIOR
- any heat condition
- any organ condition
- resuscitation
4
Q
Ying Spring
A
2nd pt from extremity - HEAT
- complexion change
- febrile
5
Q
Shu-Stream
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3rd pt from extremity - CLEARS CH OBSTRUCTIONS (Bi Pain)
- damp = heavy sensation
- wind = change in seasons, days, body parts
6
Q
Jing-River
A
anywhere on shin/forearm - LU/Metal
- cough
- asthma
- changes in voice
7
Q
He-Sea
A
elbow/knee creases - GATE TO ORGAN
- diet
- blood stagnation
- internal organs
8
Q
Yuan Source Points
A
- source qi of organ and ch resides
- reminds organ what it is to be healthy
- 3rd point = YIN / SHU STREAM
- 4th point = YANG
- Located on wrist/ankle
9
Q
Luo Points
A
- treats BLOOD and EMOTIONS
- treats toxins and intense emotions held in blood
- use this on problem CH directly OR
- use this on the paired CH and YSP on problem CH
- often off the ch pathway (ie LU7)
10
Q
Xi Cleft Points
A
- ACUTE PAIN, BLOOD STAGNATION, ORGAN BLEEDING
- regulate qi and blood flow; treat pain
11
Q
Command Point of 8 EV
A
- open or access 8 extraordinary vessels involved in our prenatal development
- associated w/ our Jing & Constitution
12
Q
8 Influential Points
A
- where the “qi of the tissue resides”; it regulates the function of the tissue or substance
- R17 = influential pt of QI
- R12 = influential pt of FU
*also influential pts for vessels, tendons, marrow, blood, bones, zang organs
13
Q
3 Jiao Points
A
- influence their corresponding jiao
- R17 = UJ
- R12 = MJ
- R7 = LJ
