Triple Burner Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the TRIPLE BURNER Divergent Channel Begin?
A
Du 20
- located at the apex of the head
2
Q
How is the TRIPLE BURNER Divergent Channel Different from all other Divergent Channels?
A
All other Divergent channels begin on an extremity (an arm or a leg) whereas the TRIPLE BURNER channel begins at the top of the head. (“少阳指天 - Shao Yang points to heaven”)
3
Q
The TRIPLE BURNER Channel dominates pathologies of the:
A
Qi
4
Q
What prominent western pathology is commonly associated with TRIPLE BURNER Channel pathology?
A
Type II Diabetes
- 消渴:xiaoke - any pathology that is associated with frequent drinking and urination, often linked with Type II Diabetes
5
Q
What point Yuan Source point combination is often used for HYPOthyroidism?
A
KD3, TB4
6
Q
What point on the TRIPLE BURNER channel is indicated to treat goiters, or thyroid issues?
A
TB13
- where the line drawn from TB10 to TB14 meets the inferior border of the posterior deltoid
- this is also the point where the TRIPLE BURNER Channel meets the YANG WEI