test 1: Ren, Du Flashcards
front mu and back shu points do what?
- direct path from the point to the organ; access point
-they can treat any condition of its organ/channel/sensory organ - they can tonify, harmonize, and/or sedate
transporting points do what?
-qi flows from toes/fingertips to the knees/elbows (deep) and represent a connection to the outside environment
-said to have the most “dynamic qi” because this is where the qi from one organ changes to its yin yang partner
what are the names of the 5 types of transporting points?
Jing Well
Ying Spring
Shu Stream
Jing River
He-Sea
Function of Jing Well points (and location)
-1st most distal point
-releases to exterior
- any organ condition
-any heat (febrile) condition
-used for resucitation
Fx of Ying Spring points (+ location)
-2nd most distal
- heat
- complexion change
(in the Spring, you lay out in the sun to get a complexion change)
Fx of Shu Stream points (+ location)
-3rd most distal point
- clears channel obstructions , therefore treats PAIN! (bi)
-dampness (heavy sensation)
- wind - change in seasons, days, body parts (itchy, not fixed, changing)
Fx of Jing River points (+ location)
-anywhere on shin or forearm
-Lungs/Metal
-cough
-asthma
-changes in voice
Fx of He Sea points (+ location)
-elbow/knee creases
- gate to the organ
-diet
-blood stagnation (pain)
- internal organs
which transporting points affect the organs?
-jing well
- he- sea
which transporting points help with pain?
-shu stream
-he - sea
which points clear heat?
- distal points
Fx of Yuan Source Points
-where the source qi of the organ and channel reside
-it reminds the organ what it is to be healthy
-3rd most distal point on yin channels (aka shu stream pt)
-4th most distal point on yang channels
-located on the wrists/ankles
Luo points
-treat BLOOD and EMOTIONS
- treat toxins or intense emotions held in the blood
- connect yin/yang paired organ channels and can influence both channels
-use Luo point on the problem channel directly OR
- use Luo on paired channel and Yuan Source Point on the problem channel (guest/host)
-often off of the channel pathway (ex: LU 7)
Fx of Xi Cleft Points
-acute PAIN
- blood STAGNATION
- organ BLEEDING
-regulate qi and blood flow
-treat Pain
Fx of Command Points of the 8 EV
-these points open or access the 8 extraordinary vessels that are involved in our prenatal development
-assoc. w/ Jing and our constitution
Fx of 8 Influential Points
-“where the qi of the tissue resides”
-regulates the function of the tissue or substance
Ex:
-Ren 17 is the influential point of Qi
-Ren 12 is the influential point of Fu organs
which point is used for resuscitation from drowning, and LJ stagnation
Ren 1
which point is the UB front mu, has pathway to the bladder, used for urinary issues?
Ren 3
**which point is the SI front mu?
-also used to tonify yang and the kidneys?
also regulates the uterus
Ren 4
which point is the front mu of the San Jiao, regulating fluids and masses?
Ren 5
**which point tonifies qi on the ren channel?
Ren 6
which point is used for tonifying yin on the ren channel? can treat entire LJ
Ren 7
which point is only moxa’d, good for cocks crow diarrhea, kd/sp yang, warming abd?
Ren 8
which point on ren channel is good for fluids/dampness?
ren 9
**which ren point can treat any MJ problem?
ren 12
what is the heart front mu point?
ren 14
what is the luo point on the ren channel?
-master pt of yin
-affects emotions/blood?
ren 15
**what is the influential point of qi for the UJ?
also the PC front mu
-helps the breathing mechanism
ren 17
which point helps for plum pit?
ren 22
**which Du point tonifies MM fire, Kd yang + jing?
Du 4
which point would you use for spinal deviation/ scoliosis?
Du 6
which point is used for int wind and sinews, and is on the same line as the wood back shu pt?
du 8
which point treats the lv/gb, jaundice, and the diaphragm
du 9
emphasis on jaundice
which point on the du channel treats the heart?
du 11
**which point treats heat, regulates yang, wind, and shen?
Du 14
(putting cold compress on back of neck when someone has high fever)
which point treats WIND, calms shen, and enters the brain?
du 16
which point treats wind, shen, and benefits the neck?
du 17
**which point raises clear yang + raises sp qi and calms shen?
du 20
which point helps for nasal problems/opens the nose
du 23
**which point calms the shen (intense emotions)
du 24
drawing a line in the sand (hairline) between you and your emotions
which point is used for fainting/resuscitation, acute back pain and to calm shen?
Du 26
best point for fatigue, low back pain, impotence?
du 2
du 4
du 9
du 14
du 20
du 4
best point for hemorrhoids due to Sp qi sinking?
du 3
du 4
du 20
du 14
du 20
best point for resuscitation for any reason?
du 1
du 4
du 14
du 24
du 26
du 26
what point treats jaundice?
du 4
du 8
du 9
du 14
du 20
du 9
best point for treating interior or ext wind?
du 4
du 9
du 14
du 16
du 24
du 16
best point for emotional disharmonies?
du 4
du 14
du 23
du 24
du 26
du 24
best point for acute back pain
du 2
du 12
du 24
du 26
all of above
du 26
which point tonifies the lungs
du 4
du 12
du 16
du 20
du 26
du 12
which point best treats epilepsy?
du 7
du 9
du 8
du 23
du 8
which point treats chronic nasal problems?
du 1
du 4
du 6
du 23
du 23
what is the front mu of the bladder?
ren 2
ren 3
ren 4
ren 5
ren 6
ren 3
front mu of the heart?
ren 12
ren 14
ren 17
ren 22
ren 24
ren 14
best point to regulate qi in the LJ?
ren 3
ren 4
ren 6
ren 9
ren 14
ren 6
which point doesn’t tonify qi?
ren 4
ren 6
ren 12
ren 17
ren 22
ren 22
which point regulates the uterus
ren 4
ren 5
ren 6
ren 12
ren 17
ren 4
which point tonifies post heaven qi, blood, and body fluids?
ren 8
ren 12
ren 17
ren 22
ren 12
which point is for resuscitation from drowning?
ren 1
ren 4
ren 12
ren 17
ren 22
ren 1
which point best influences qi, blood, yin, yang?
ren 4
ren 9
ren 14
ren 15
ren 4
point for pre heaven qi/yuan source qi?
ren 6
