TCM150-PointActions

Question 1

↑/ builds
Used for conditions far away from optimal levels

Answer 1

Tonifies

Question 2

Strengthen/ builds
Used for conditions far away from optimal levels

Answer 2

Nourishes

Question 3

Bring into balance/ return to “normal” levels
Used for conditions that are close to optimal levels

Answer 3

Harmonizes

Question 4

Bring movements into balance (ex. Qi circulation)
Used for conditions that are close to optimal levels

Answer 4

Regulates

Question 5

Forces down
- sometimes uses the natural activity of the organ, lungs & stomach naturally descend

Answer 5

Descends

Question 6

Prevents ascending by holding down
- used for rebellious Qi + yang, which tend to ascend

Answer 6

Subdues

Question 7

Removes from the body through appropriate areas
- many heat
- uses emunctories of perspiration, defecation, urination, respiration
- choice of emunctory is based on function of the organ/ channel

Answer 7

clears

Question 8

↑ movement in an area
- causes of obstruction can be anything → stagnation, dampness/phlegm, cold etc

Answer 8

opens

Question 9

Directs Qi + blood to a certain area
- does not specify action once it arrives there

Answer 9

Benefits

Question 10

Back shu points?

Answer 10

mainly for physical concerns & less emotional/ spiritual

Question 11

Outer Back shu

Answer 11

• more for emotional/ spiritual & less physical concerns

Question 12

Front Mu

Answer 12

work for both physical + emotional concerns