SPLEEN Flashcards
Test yourself on the Spleen channel - it can vary from "easy" to truly complex!
Which pathways go to the tongue in the Spleen channel?
Primary (#1) & Divergent
The following symptoms can be associated with which pathway of the Spleen channel? Sx: belching, jaundice, loose stools, stiffness & pain of tongue.
Primary pathway!
Jing Well of the Spleen channel
SP-1 (YINBAI) “Hidden White”
This is considered as the meeting point of the Spleen, Liver, & Kidney channel and is contraindicated for pregnancy.
SP-6 (SANYINJIAO) “Three-Yin Intersection”
What is the Luo-connecting point of the Spleen?
SP-4 (GONGSUN) “Grandfather Grandson”
Along the Spleen channel, this is a great local point for edema on the foot. What shu point is this?
SP-5 (SHANGQIU) “Shang Mound” aka JING RIVER
This point is helpful in tonifying the Spleen, Qi & Blood - AKA Yuan Source point.
SP-3 (TAIBAI) “Supreme White”
The entry point of the Spleen channel is known to: (think gynecological & mental health)
stop irregular menstrual bleeding, calm the Heart & assist with anxiety. SP-6 & SP-4 can help with anxiety, too.
AKA the Exit point of the Spleen, this unbinds the chest/benefits the lateral costal region & can help with Fibromyalgia.
SP-21 (DABAO) “Great Wrapping”
What is the Ying Spring point of the Spleen channel?
SP-2 (DADU) “Great Metropolis”
This point helps with acute pain and benefits blood stasis and regulates the uterus. Which category does this point belong to?
SP-8 (DIJI) “Earth Pivot” Xi-Cleft point
Which points tonify/nourish & invigorate blood?
SP-6 & SP-10
What is the front-mu point of the L.I. on the Spleen channel?
SP-15 (DAHENG) “Great Horizontal”
Along with helping the skin, this point is well known for invigorating + tonifying blood.
SP-10 (XUEHAI) “Sea of Blood”
1 point to resolve Damp & regulates the Spleen
SP-9 (YINLINGQUAN) “Yin Mound Spring”
What’s a powerful point pair that can assist with conception of a child (one point will be learned in a later class!)?
PC-6 + SP-4
This pathway is associated with benefiting general aching and weakness of the 4 limbs.
Great-Luo Channel of the Spleen
Which point (Ren Mai) is found lateral to SP-12?
REN-2
1.3 cun below SP-15, 4 cun lateral to Ren Mai
SP-14
Which point can be found .5 cun lateral to SP-15 on the Spleen channel?
SP-13
Which point is 6 cun above SP-10?
SP-11
Which point is in the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to REN-17 & ST-17?
SP-18
