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test 1: Ren, Du Flashcards

1
Q

front mu and back shu points do what?

A
  • 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
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transporting points do what?

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-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

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3
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what are the names of the 5 types of transporting points?

A

Jing Well
Ying Spring
Shu Stream
Jing River
He-Sea

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4
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Function of Jing Well points (and location)

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-1st most distal point
-releases to exterior
- any organ condition
-any heat (febrile) condition
-used for resucitation

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5
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Fx of Ying Spring points (+ location)

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-2nd most distal
- heat
- complexion change

(in the Spring, you lay out in the sun to get a complexion change)

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6
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Fx of Shu Stream points (+ location)

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-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)

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7
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Fx of Jing River points (+ location)

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-anywhere on shin or forearm
-Lungs/Metal
-cough
-asthma
-changes in voice

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Fx of He Sea points (+ location)

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-elbow/knee creases
- gate to the organ
-diet
-blood stagnation (pain)
- internal organs

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9
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which transporting points affect the organs?

A

-jing well
- he- sea

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10
Q

which transporting points help with pain?

A

-shu stream
-he - sea

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11
Q

which points clear heat?

A
  • distal points
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12
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Fx of Yuan Source Points

A

-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

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13
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Luo points

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-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)

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14
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Fx of Xi Cleft Points

A

-acute PAIN
- blood STAGNATION
- organ BLEEDING

-regulate qi and blood flow
-treat Pain

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15
Q

Fx of Command Points of the 8 EV

A

-these points open or access the 8 extraordinary vessels that are involved in our prenatal development
-assoc. w/ Jing and our constitution

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16
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Fx of 8 Influential Points

A

-“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

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17
Q

which point is used for resuscitation from drowning, and LJ stagnation

A

Ren 1

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18
Q

which point is the UB front mu, has pathway to the bladder, used for urinary issues?

A

Ren 3

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19
Q

**which point is the SI front mu?
-also used to tonify yang and the kidneys?
also regulates the uterus

A

Ren 4

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20
Q

which point is the front mu of the San Jiao, regulating fluids and masses?

A

Ren 5

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21
Q

**which point tonifies qi on the ren channel?

A

Ren 6

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22
Q

which point is used for tonifying yin on the ren channel? can treat entire LJ

A

Ren 7

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23
Q

which point is only moxa’d, good for cocks crow diarrhea, kd/sp yang, warming abd?

A

Ren 8

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24
Q

which point on ren channel is good for fluids/dampness?

A

ren 9

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25
Q

**which ren point can treat any MJ problem?

A

ren 12

26
Q

what is the heart front mu point?

A

ren 14

27
Q

what is the luo point on the ren channel?
-master pt of yin
-affects emotions/blood?

A

ren 15

28
Q

**what is the influential point of qi for the UJ?
also the PC front mu
-helps the breathing mechanism

A

ren 17

29
Q

which point helps for plum pit?

A

ren 22

30
Q

**which Du point tonifies MM fire, Kd yang + jing?

A

Du 4

31
Q

which point would you use for spinal deviation/ scoliosis?

A

Du 6

32
Q

which point is used for int wind and sinews, and is on the same line as the wood back shu pt?

A

du 8

33
Q

which point treats the lv/gb, jaundice, and the diaphragm

A

du 9

emphasis on jaundice

34
Q

which point on the du channel treats the heart?

A

du 11

35
Q

**which point treats heat, regulates yang, wind, and shen?

A

Du 14

(putting cold compress on back of neck when someone has high fever)

36
Q

which point treats WIND, calms shen, and enters the brain?

A

du 16

37
Q

which point treats wind, shen, and benefits the neck?

A

du 17

38
Q

**which point raises clear yang + raises sp qi and calms shen?

A

du 20

39
Q

which point helps for nasal problems/opens the nose

A

du 23

40
Q

**which point calms the shen (intense emotions)

A

du 24

drawing a line in the sand (hairline) between you and your emotions

41
Q

which point is used for fainting/resuscitation, acute back pain and to calm shen?

A

Du 26

42
Q

best point for fatigue, low back pain, impotence?

du 2
du 4
du 9
du 14
du 20

A

du 4

43
Q

best point for hemorrhoids due to Sp qi sinking?

du 3
du 4
du 20
du 14

A

du 20

43
Q

best point for resuscitation for any reason?

du 1
du 4
du 14
du 24
du 26

A

du 26

44
Q

what point treats jaundice?

du 4
du 8
du 9
du 14
du 20

A

du 9

45
Q

best point for treating interior or ext wind?

du 4
du 9
du 14
du 16
du 24

A

du 16

46
Q

best point for emotional disharmonies?

du 4
du 14
du 23
du 24
du 26

A

du 24

47
Q

best point for acute back pain

du 2
du 12
du 24
du 26
all of above

A

du 26

48
Q

which point tonifies the lungs

du 4
du 12
du 16
du 20
du 26

A

du 12

49
Q

which point best treats epilepsy?

du 7
du 9
du 8
du 23

A

du 8

50
Q

which point treats chronic nasal problems?

du 1
du 4
du 6
du 23

A

du 23

51
Q

what is the front mu of the bladder?
ren 2
ren 3
ren 4
ren 5
ren 6

A

ren 3

52
Q

front mu of the heart?

ren 12
ren 14
ren 17
ren 22
ren 24

A

ren 14

53
Q

best point to regulate qi in the LJ?

ren 3
ren 4
ren 6
ren 9
ren 14

A

ren 6

54
Q

which point doesn’t tonify qi?

ren 4
ren 6
ren 12
ren 17
ren 22

A

ren 22

55
Q

which point regulates the uterus

ren 4
ren 5
ren 6
ren 12
ren 17

A

ren 4

56
Q

which point tonifies post heaven qi, blood, and body fluids?

ren 8
ren 12
ren 17
ren 22

A

ren 12

57
Q

which point is for resuscitation from drowning?

ren 1
ren 4
ren 12
ren 17
ren 22

A

ren 1

58
Q

which point best influences qi, blood, yin, yang?

ren 4
ren 9
ren 14
ren 15

A

ren 4

59
Q

point for pre heaven qi/yuan source qi?

A

ren 6

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