Spleen

Question 1

What are the functions of Spleen?

Answer 1

1. Govern transport and transform
2. Controls blood, ascending qi, saliva
3. Dominate muscles and four limbs
4. Open into the mouth and manifest on the lips

Question 2

What are the symptoms for Spleen Qi Deficiency?

Answer 2

1. Loose stools
2. Bloating
3. Physical/mental fatigue
4. Poor appetite
5. Food allergies/sensitivities
6. Nausea

Question 3

Describe the importance of SP 1.

Answer 3

JING WELL POINT
- restore consciousness - DU 21, HT 1
- unbinds the chest
> dyspnea, sighing, fullness
- heavy bleeding
> for uterine bleeding use LR 3, SP 8

Question 4

Describe Main Channel Pathway

Answer 4

• Connects to REN 3 & REN 4
• Connects to REN 10 (lower cavity point) to help descend ST Qi, eliminate stagnation, help with bowel functions
• Links with the Heart

Question 5

Describe Luo Channel Pathway

Answer 5

SP 4
- for upper/lower abdominal pain, intestine problems
- use PC 6 to regulate ST fx

Question 6

Describe Great Luo Channel Pathway

Answer 6

Spreads through the chest and lateral costal region

SP 21
- whole body pain from blood stasis
- flaccid joints caused by malnourishment
- chest and hypochondriac pain from stagnation

Question 7

Describe Muscle Channel Pathway

Answer 7

SP 3
- back pain related to spine issues

Question 8

What are important acupoints for the Lung?

Answer 8

Front Mu: LV 13
Back Shu: BL 20
Yuan: SP 3
Luo: SP 4
Great Luo: SP 21
5 Shu: SP 1, 2, 3, 5, 9
Mother: SP 2
Son: SP 5
Xi Cleft: SP 8

Others:
SP 6: 3 Yin Crossing
SP 10: Treat blood pathology
SP 15: Regulate bowel functions

Question 9

What are the SP Channel Points?

Answer 9

SP 11 - muscle issues
SP 12/13 - stimulate muscles
SP 15 - regulate bowel functions
SP 17 - food cavity point
SP 20 - pec muscles, rounded shoulders

Question 10

Describe the importance of SP 1.

Answer 10

Jing Well Point:
- restore consciousness / use DU 26, HT 1
- unbind chest
> sighing, dyspnea, fullness
- stop heavy bleeding
> uterine bleeding / use LV 1, SP 8

Question 11

Describe the importance of SP 2.

Answer 11

Ying Spring Point:
- clear heat

Distal
> regulate SP, resolve dampness and damp-heat

Local
> swelling, heaviness, joint pain

Question 12

Describe the importance of SP 3.

Answer 12

Yuan Source, Shu Stream Point:
- tonify the SP, jumpstart and restore the organ to transform damp and damp-heat

Harmonize the MJ
> pain and distention in the epigastrium

Resolve Dampness, Damp-Heat
> diarrhea, loose stools, pain and distention in abdomen, heaviness

Question 13

Describe the importance of SP 5.

Answer 13

Jing River Point:
- benefits sinews & bones
> stiffness, swelling, heaviness of joints

• fortify the SP, resolve damp
  > diarrhea, no appetite, heaviness

Question 14

Describe the importance of SP 9.

Answer 14

He-Sea Point:
Regulates the intestines / ST 25, BL 25, ST 36/37
> diarrhea, dysentery

Benefits LJ
- Genitals
> genital pain, leuccorhea / LR 5, GB 26

• Urinary System
  > UTI, urine retention / SP 6, BL 28, REN 3/4, ST 31/34
• Open and move water passage
  > edema, swelling of LL / REN 3/4, ST 28 & REN 9

Question 15

Describe the importance of SP 4.

Answer 15

Luo Point and considered as Sea of Blood Point:
Harmonize the MJ
> strengthen SP
> regulate qi and resolve damp

Benefit the HT and chest
> chest pain / REN 17
> calm the spirit / REN 14/15

Chong Mai (Uterus)
> gyne disorders / REN 3/4, SP 6

Question 16

Describe the importance of GB 20.

Answer 16

Back Shu Point of Spleen
Treat SP disorders
> harmonize and regulate the qi of MJ
> resolve dampness
> tonify SP Qi and Yang / SP 3/6, ST 36, REN 12
> raise SP Qi and control blood / DU 20

Question 17

Describe the importance of LV 13.

Answer 17

Front Mu Point of Spleen
- Fortify Spleen / SP3/4/6, ST 36, REN 12
- Spread the LV, regulate the Qi / LV 3, GB 34

Question 18

Describe the importance of SP 8.

Answer 18

Xi Cleft Point
- Harmonize SP, resolve dampness / SP 9
- Resolve blood stasis in uterus and lower abdomen / REN 3, ST 28/29
- Regulate menstruation, invigorate blood / SP 4/6/10

Question 19

Describe the importance of SP 21.

Answer 19

Great Luo Point
- Weak, flaccid joints
- Whole body pain / Sea of Blood or Chong Mai pts
- Chest/hypochondriac pain / LV 13

Question 20

Describe the importance of SP 6.

Answer 20

3 Yin Crossing SP/KD/LV
> gyne/postpartum disorders / REN 3/4

Tonify SP/ST - ST 36 & REN 12
> resolve dampness / SP 9

Tonify KD - KD 3

Harmonize LV
Harmonize LJ
> urinary/genital disorders, regulate menstruation

Nourish blood
> calm the mind

Question 21

Describe the importance of SP 10.

Answer 21

Sea of Blood Point to treat blood pathology

• Nourish blood
• Harmonize menstruation

Cool blood
> derma dx = eczema
> mens dx = uterine bleeding

Invigorate blood, dispel blood stasis
> skin = purple lesions
> mens = amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea

Question 22

Points that harmonizes the MJ.

Answer 22

Ascend the SP Qi - DU 20, SP 4
Descend the ST Qi - REN 11/12, REN 21 (relating to food retention)

Question 23

Points that resolve dampness.

Answer 23

Treat manifestations on the head - DU 20, ST 8
Treat manifestations on the MJ - SP 4
Treat the root for the SP/KD - SP 9, KD 3, BL 23, KD 7

Question 24

Points to raise the clear yang Qi.

Answer 24

If manifestations are showing, DU 20

Question 25

What prevents the ascending of clear yang qi?

Answer 25

Lack of qi and blockage ie. dampness in MJ

Question 26

Points to tonify the Yang.

Answer 26

SP root - BL 20, ST 36, REN 12 KD root - BL 23, DU 4

Question 27

What are the symptoms of SP Qi Deficiency?

Answer 27

Lack of qi & blood production: tiredness, weak limbs, pale complexion Impaired T&T: poor appetite, abdominal distention after meals Loose stool, diarrhea T: pale P: empty

Question 28

Point prescription for SP Qi Deficiency?

Answer 28

Tonify Spleen Qi REN 12, ST 36 - fortify SP SP 3 - yuan source SP 6 & ST 36 - yin yang pair BL 20, BL 21 - back shu of SP and back shu of KD

Question 29

What are the symptoms of SP Yang Deficiency?

Answer 29

Cold: cold limbs, lie down curling up Lack of qi & blood production: fatigue, weak limbs, pale face Accumulation of fluids: edema, loose stool, diarrhea T: pale, wet P: deep, weak

Question 30

Point prescription for SP Yang Deficiency.

Answer 30

Tonify and warm SP Yang REN 12, ST 36, SP 6 & ST 36 - yin yang pair SP 3 - yuan source pt BL 20, BL 21 - back shu of SP & ST REN 9, ST 28 - regulate water passage BL 22 - regulate water passage, back shu SJ SP 9 - swelling of limbs

Question 31

What are the symptoms for SP Qi Sinking?

Answer 31

Stand long hours: cannot stabilize Not able to hold: bearing down sensation Clear yang cannot go to head: depression, lightheaded Organ prolapse: > BL - REN 3/4 > ST - REN 10/11, ST 21 > Uterus - Tituo, Zigong, Daimai, GB 26/28 > Anus - DU 1 T: pale P: weak

Question 32

Point prescription for SP Qi Sinking.

Answer 32

Tonify Spleen Qi, raise Qi REN 12, ST 36, SP 3, SP 6, BL 20, BL 21, REN 6 = tonify Qi DU 20 = raise Qi or moxa for stimulation ST 21/DU 1