Stomach/Zu Yangming Channel Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

Chinese term for ST

A

Leg (Jiao) Yangming

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2
Q

Why is ST the most powerful primary channel in the Nei Jing?

A

Compared to a sea (plenty of Qi and Xue); all others are rivers, streams

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3
Q

Which epidemic contemporary disease may be ass’d with ST?

A

Cancer

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4
Q

The ST Mu point is how many cun above the navel?

A

4 cun

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5
Q

The number of the ST Mu and Shu?

A

Mu: Ren 12
Shu: UB 21

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6
Q

Which toes does ST end at?

A

2nd and 3rd on the lateral nailbed

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7
Q

Direction of flow in the ST Luo, Divergent/Zheng, and Sinew channels?

A

UP

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8
Q

ST 2 treats which two areas/conditions?

A

Sinuses and parasites

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9
Q

Best local point for oral sores?

A

ST 4

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10
Q

Best local points for tooth and gum disease?

A

ST 6, 7

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11
Q

ST 8 can do two things:

A

Release - Yang/wind/heat

Treat - damp/phlegm

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12
Q

Which channels meet at ST 12?

A

All Yang except UB

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13
Q

What does ST 13 treat?

A

Psychic trauma

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14
Q

Which point is the great Luo of the ST? What does it treat?

A

ST 18 on the L side

Tx of pseudo-MI

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15
Q

ST 21 is level with:

A

Ren 12, 4 cun superior to navel

the ST Mu point

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16
Q

How may ST 24 calm Shen and treat Phlegm?

A

Name: Hua Rou Men – Slippery Flesh Gate – works to create a slide for Phlegm to be released
Works with ST 23

Both correlate with Ren 9, 10 (primary damp point)

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17
Q

Name and meaning of ST 25?

A

Tian Shu – Heavenly Pivot

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18
Q

ST 25 is Mu point for which organ?

A

LI

Remember: LI Mu - ST 25; LI Shu - UB 25

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19
Q

ST 30 is associated with which Sea? Associated with which point on the leg? Which Extraordinary Channel?

A

Sea of Nourishment
ST 36
Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel – most central of all Extraordinary)

20
Q

Best needle angle for ST 35?

A

Medially under patella

21
Q

ST 36 treats _____ and therefore does not treat _____.

Is it CI in pregnancy?

A

EVERYTHING… nothing

ST 36 is safe in pregnancy

22
Q

Point category, associated Organ, associated Phase: ST 36

A

He-Sea; Lower He-Sea (ST)

Earth

23
Q

Point category and associated organ: ST 37

A

Lower He-Sea (LI)

24
Q

Point category and associated organ: ST 39

A

Lower He-Sea (SI)

25
Q

Point category and phase: ST 41

A

Jing-River - Fire

26
Q

Point category and phase: ST 43

A

Shu-Stream - Wood

27
Q

Point category and phase: ST 44

A

Ying-Spring - Water

28
Q

Point category and phase: ST 45

A

Jing-Well - Metal

29
Q

ST 36, 37, 39 are all spaced _____ cun from one another

A

3 cun

30
Q

Location of Lan Wei? What does it treat? What would be a confirmatory sign?

A

R leg, 1 cun proximal to ST 37

Appendicitis – referral of pain to appendix ear point

31
Q

What does ST 38 treat?

A

Contralateral shoulder pain

32
Q

3 essential points for treatment of Phlegm?

A

ST 40
Pc 5
Ren 12

33
Q

ST 41: phase, what does it treat?

A

Fire
Treats heat, tonifies Earth
Calms shen: mania, palpitations

34
Q

ST 44: phase, what does it treat?

A

Water

  • *Clears damp heat**; therefore, treats toothache (and face/eye/throat pain)
  • *Calms shen: depression**
35
Q

ST 43: phase, how does it tonify Spleen?

A

Wood

Restrains ST via the Ke cycle; if ST is overpowered, Sp is deficient

36
Q

Points/category for nightmares?

A

ST 45, Sp 1 – Jing-Well

37
Q

Name: ST 9

A

Ren Ying - Human Welcome (Sky Window!)

38
Q

Name: ST 18

A

Ru Gen - Breast Root

39
Q

Name: ST 25

A

Tian Shu - Heavenly Pivot

40
Q

Name: ST 28

A

Shui Dao - Water Dao-Path

41
Q

Name: ST 30

A

Qi Chong - Qi Surging

42
Q

Name: ST 36

A

Zu San Li - Leg 3 Mile/Principle

ST HS/LHS

43
Q

Name: ST 37

A

Shang Ju Xu - Upper Great Void

LI LHS

44
Q

Extra Point: Appendix

A

Lan Wei (Xue)

45
Q

Name: ST 39

A

Xia Ju Xu - Lower Clear Void

SI LHS

46
Q

Extra Point: Brain

A

Nao Hu - Brain Door

3 cun proximal to ST 41

47
Q

Name: ST 40

A

Feng Long - Abundant Bulge

ST Luo