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Stomach Channel Flashcards

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What is the pinyin name for the ST channel?

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Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming

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What is the int/ext pair with ST?

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Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin

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What is the 6 channel pair with ST?

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Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

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Describe the points + locations of the ST channel.

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  • 45 points form S1 under eye - down mamallary line - lateral 2nd toes
  1. in line w pupil and infeaorbital ridge
  2. 1 cun below pupil
  3. with eyes fwd, directly below pupil + 1 cun lateral to nose
  4. .4cun lateral to corner of mouth
  5. anterior to angle of jaw at anterior border of massater
  6. 1 fingerbreath anterior & superior to angle of jaw at prominence of massater
  7. lower border if zygomatic arch below condyloid process
  8. corner of forehead. 4.5 lateral to midline + .5 cun into hairline - huge headache point
  9. level to laryngeal prominence. 1.5 lateral anterior border of SCM - lowers rebellion, hypertension
  10. ½ way between ST9 and ST11
  11. root of neck in depression between heads of SCM
  12. supraclavicular area - superior border of clavicle, 4 cun lateral to midline on mamilary line - descends rebellion - contra pregnancy 1st on mamilary line
  13. inferior border of clavicle, 4 cun lateral to midline on mamilary line
  14. 1st intercostal space
  15. 2nd incercostal space
  16. 3rd intercostal space
  17. 4th intercostal space - on nipple
  18. 5th intercostal space - below nipple
  19. 2 cun lateral to midline. 6 cun superior to umbilicus.
  20. 2 cun lateral to midline. 5 cun superior to umbilicus.
  21. 2 cun lateral to midline. 4 cun superior to umbilicus.
  22. 2 cun lateral to midline. 3 cun superior to umbilicus.
  23. 2 cun lateral to midline. 2 cun superior to umbilicus. - transform phlegm, calm spirit
  24. 2 cun lateral to midline. 1 cun superior to umbilicus.
  25. on the abdomen. 2 cun lateral to umbilicus - Front Mu of LI - all abdominal issues
  26. 2 cun lateral to midline. 1 cun inferior to umbilicus.
  27. 2 cun lateral to midline. 2 cun inferior to umbilicus.
  28. 2 cun lateral to midline. 3 cun inferior to umbilicus.
  29. 2 cun lateral to midline. 4 cun inferior to umbilicus.
  30. 2 cun lateral to midine, level with superior border of pubic symphysis - Sea of Water and Grain - running piglet
  31. Upper thigh. Lateral to sartorious. In line with ASIS. horizontal from pubic symphysis.
  32. Draw line from lateral patella to ASIS. 6 cun proximal to superior lateral border of patella.
  33. 3 cun proximal to superior lateral border of Patella (½ way between)
  34. 2 cun proximal to lateral border. 1 cun down. Xi Cleft for ST = acute - local knee issues
  35. Lateral hollow when knee is flexed. Lateral to patella ligament & immediately below patella. - Major Pt all Knee Issues
  36. 3 cun inferior to ST35. 1 finger breath lateral to crest of tibia - 3 Leg Miles - Command Pt. Abdomen - Sea of Water & Grain - He Sea Earth - Horary point - mother all Tonification points
  37. 3 cun inferior to ST36. Lateral to tibia. - lower He Sea of LI
  38. Midway between knee - lower border and ankle. Lateral to tibia. - distal shoulder pt
  39. 3 cun inferior to ST37. 1 cun below ST38 - 1 finger breath lateral to anterior crest of tibia - lower He Sea of SI
  40. In line with 38. 1 finger breath lateral. Luo Connecting - transforms phlegm, dampness anywhere
  41. On ankle. Level w lateral maleolus bt tendons of extensor hallucis and digitorum Longus - Jing River Fire
  42. Junction of 2nd and 3rd metatarsal. 1.5 cun distal to ST41. - Yuan Source Point
  43. 1 cun proximal to ST44 - Shu Stream Wood
  44. Bt 2nd and 3rd toes. .5 cun proximal to web. - Ying Spring Water
  45. Lateral border of 2nd toe. - Jing Well Metal
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What is the ST luo connecting pathway?

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  • lateral side of lower leg at ST 40
  • travels medial aspect of lower leg to connect with SP
  • ascends to nape of neck and head
  • terminates at throat
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What is the ST divergent pathway?

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  • branches mid thigh
  • enter abdomen
  • travels to ST, SP, and HT
  • ascends along espohagus to mouth, nose, eye
  • eventually meets with ST primary
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What are the 5 ST Shu Stream Points?

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  • Jing Well Metal = ST45
  • Ying Spring Water = ST44
  • Shu Stream Wood = ST43
  • Jing River Fire = ST41
  • He Sea Earth = ST36

HORARY POINT = ST36

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What are the principal function of the ST Channel?

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  • treat all disorders of yangming channel in head (eyes, face, nose, lips, gums, teeth)
  • treat disorders of ear
  • treat disorders of throat
  • regulate functions of intestines
  • treat disorders of upper, middle & lower jiao
  • tonify qi, blood, yin & yang
  • acute and chronic disorders of breast
  • treat disturbance of spirit - espically mania depression

MAIN ACTIONS:

  • eliminates wind
  • clears heat
  • descends qi (stagnant or rebellion)
  • transforms phlegm & calms spirit
  • harmonizes ST
  • expells wind-damp = arthritis
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ST1

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  • Meeting Point of ST with Yang Motility & Conception Vessels

LOCATION: directly below pupil between eyebal and infraorbital ridge

NEEDLING: inferior then perpendicular .5-1 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • benefits eyes & stops lacrimation = *fullest range of eye diseases*
  • eliminiates wind & clears heat = deviation of mouth & eye
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ST4

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  • Meeting Point of ST & LI with Yang Motility & Conception Vessels

LOCATION:.4 cun lateral to corner of mouth

NEEDLING: transverse insertion

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • eliminates wind from face = deviation of mouth, trigeminal neuralgia
  • activates channel & alleviates pain
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ST6

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  • Meeting Point of ST & LI with Yang Motility & Conception Vessels

LOCATION: 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to angle of the jaw at the prominance of the masseter muscle

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion .5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • eliminates wind and benefits jaw and teeth = TMJ
  • activates channel and alleviates pain
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ST7

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  • Meeting Point of ST & GB Channels

LOCATION: at lower border of zygomatic arch, in depression anterior to condyloid process of mandible

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion slightly inferiorly .5-1 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • benefits the ears, jaw & teeth
  • activates the channel & alleviates pain
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ST8

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  • Meeting Point of ST & GB Channels w/ Yang Linking Vessel

LOCATION: at corner of forehead 4.5 cun lateral to Du24 & .5 cun into harline

NEEDLING: transverse insertion .5-1 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • eliminates wind & alleviates pain = MAJOR HEADACHE POINT FOR SPLITTING HEADACHE
  • benefits the eyes = vision issues, pain, tearing
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ST9

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  • Meeting Point of ST & GB Channels
  • Point of WIndow of Heaven
  • Point of Sea of Qi

LOCATION: level with tip of & 1.5 cun lateral to laryngeal prominence, in depression between anterior border of SCM & lateral border of thyroid cartilage

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion .5-1 cun, caution carotid artery

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • regulates qi & blood
  • lowers rebellion = hyper & hypotension
  • benefits throat & neck
  • alleviates pain
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ST12

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LOCATION: posterior to superior border of clavicle at it’s midpoint, 4 cun lateral to midline on mamilary line

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion .3-.5 cun along posterior border of clavicle

CONTRAINDICATED: pregnancy

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • descends LU qi = cough
  • clears heat from chest
  • activate channel & alleviate pain
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ST18

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​LOCATION: directly below nipple in 5th intercoastal space

NEEDLING: transverse oblique insertion .5-1 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • benefits the breasts and reduces swelling
  • unbinds the chest & alleviates cough & wheezing
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ST21

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​LOCATION: on abdomen 2 cun lateral to midline, 4 cun superior to umbilicus

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • regulates qi and alleviates pain
  • harmonizes middle jio and transforms stagnation = distention and pain in abdomen - stuck food
  • raises qi & stops diarrhea
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ST25

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  • Front Mu of Large Intestine (Alarm Point)

LOCATION: on abdomen, 2 cun lateral to umbilicus

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • regulates the intestines, ST & SP
  • regulates qi & blood + eliminates stagnation = benign tumors
  • resolves dampness & damp heat = edema, swelling
  • GOOD FOR ALL ABDOMINAL ISSUES
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ST30

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  • Meeting Point of ST w/ Penetrating Vessel
  • Point of Sea of Water and Grain

LOCATION: on lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline level with superior border of pubic symphysis

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion .5-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • regulates qi in lower jiao = KD, UB, elimination issues
  • regulates Penetrating vessuel = gyn issues
  • subdues running piglet qi = butterflies in stomach with anxiety
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ST35

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​LOCATION: on the knee, in hollow formed when knee is flexed, immediately below patella and lateral to patellar ligament

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion towards BL40 1-2 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • dispells wind damp & reduces swelling
  • activates channel & alleviates pain = MAJOR POINT FOR ALL KNEE ISSUES
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ST36

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  • Three Leg Miles
  • He Sea Earth Point
  • Command Point for Abdomen
  • Point of Sea of Water and Grain
  • Horary Point

LOCATION: below knee, 3 cun inferior to ST35, 1 fingerbredth lateral to anterior crest of tibia

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion .5-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • harmonizes ST = all abdominal disorders
  • fortifies SP & resolves dampness = T&T
  • tonifies qi and nourishes blood and yin
  • clears fire & calms spirit
  • activates channel & alleviates pain
  • revives yang and restores consciousness
  • MOTHER OF ALL TONIFICATION POINTS
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ST37

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  • Lower He Sea of LI
  • Point of Sea of Blood

LOCATION: below knee, 3 cun inferior to ST36

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • regultes intenstines and transforms stagnaation
  • clears damp heat & alleviates diarrhea
  • regualtes ST & SP
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ST38

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LOCATION: on lower leg, midway between the tibio-femoral joint line and the prominence of the lateral maleolus, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia

NEEDLING: perpendicular or oblique insertion 1-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • expells wind damp & aleviates pain = painful obstrution, swelling
  • benefits the shoulder = distal point
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ST39

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  • Lower He Sea point of SI
  • Point of Sea of Blood

LOCATION: on lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 37 (1 cun inferior to ST38)

NEEDLING: perpendicular or oblique insertion 1-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • moves SI qi and transforms stagnation = pain
  • regulates and harmonizes the intestines & clears damp heat = diarrohea, dysentery
  • activates channel & alleviates pain
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ST40

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  • Luo Connecting Point of ST

LOCATION: on lower leg, midway between the tibio-femoral joint line and the prominence of the lateral maleolus, 2 fingerbreadths lateral to anterior crest of tibia

NEEDLING: perpendicular or oblique insertion 1-1.5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • transforms phlegm and dampness = ANYWHERE IN BODY
  • benefits the chest
  • clears phlegm from LU and alleviates cough and wheezing
  • clears phlegm form HT & calms spirit
  • activates channel & alleviates pain
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ST41

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  • Jing River Fire Point

LOCATION: on ankle, level with prominence of lateral maleolus,in depression between tendons of extensor hallicus longus and digitorum longus

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion .5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • clears heat from ST channel & fu = more towards head, redness & swelling
  • calms the spirit
  • activates the channel & alleviates pain
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ST44

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  • Ying Spring Water Point

LOCATION: on dorsum of foot b/w 2nd & 3rd toes, .5 cun proximal to margin of web

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion .5 cun

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • clears heat from ST channel & alleviates pain = toothache
  • calms the spirit
  • harmonizes intestines and cears damp-heat = borborygmus & diarrohea
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ST45

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  • Jing Well Metal Point

LOCATION: on dorsal aspect of 2nd toe, lateral border of bases of nail

NEEDLING: perpendicular insertion directed proximally .1-.2 cun or prick to bleed

ACTIONS & INDICATIONS:

  • clears heat from ST channel = face swelling
  • calms spirit
  • restores consciousness

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