足太阳膀胱经 Urinary Bladder Channel First Half

Question 1

Pathway part 1

Answer 1

1. The UB Meridian starts at the inner side of the eye and ascends across the forehead to the vertex of the head. (6DU24, 6 GB15, 6 DU20} 2. From this point, a small branch splits off and enters into the brain, (6 GB7,8,10,11,12} 3. while the main Meridian continues to descend along the back of the head (6 DU17) 4. and bifurcates at the back of the neck. 5. The inner of these two branches descends a short distance to the center of the base of the neck, (6 DU14,13} 6. then descends parallel to the spine.

Question 2

Pathway part 2

Answer 2

7. A branch splits off, entering the body in the lumbar region and connecting to the KD 8. and its pertaining organ, the UB. 9. The outer branch traverses the back of the shoulder, 10. descends adjacent to the inner branch and the spinal cord, and crosses the buttocks. (6 GB30} 11. The two branches continue downward, descend the posterior aspect of the thigh, and join behind the knee. 12. The single Meridian now continues down the back of the lower leg, circles behind the outer ankle, 13. runs along the outside of the foot, and terminates on the lateral side of the tip of the small toe, where it connects with the KD Meridian.

Question 3

UB 1 Name

Answer 3

睛明

Question 4

UB 1 Location

Answer 4

CAM: in the depression slightly above the inner canthus
Deadman: 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of
the orbit

Question 5

UB 1 Functions

Answer 5

Functions: benefits the eyes, expels Wind and clears Heat.
RX Function: treats insomnia and somnolence,
crossing point for Yang Qiao, Yang Wei, Small
Intestine and Stomach channels.

Question 6

UB 10 Name

Answer 6

天柱

Question 7

UB 10 location

Answer 7

CAM: 1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of m. trapezius
Deadman: on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU-15

Question 8

UB 10 Functions

Answer 8

Functions: regulates Qi and pacifies Wind, benefits the head and sensory orifices, calms the spirit,
activates the channel and alleviates pain.
RX Function: occipital headaches

Question 9

UB 11 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 9

大杼 Influential point of bone

Question 10

UB 11 Location

Answer 10

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the Taodao (GV13) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (TI)

Question 11

UB 11 Functions

Answer 11

Functions: benefits the bones and joints, expels pathogenic factors and firms the Exterior, regulates
the LU Qi and alleviates cough.
RX Function: strengthens the bones, treats Bone Bi,
late closing of fontanels, osteoporosis and chronic
arthritis.
Combine with: +GB39 for bone issues

Question 12

UB 12 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 12

风门

Question 13

UB 12 Location

Answer 13

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the GV Meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of
the 2nd thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra
(T2)

Question 14

UB 12 Function

Answer 14

Functions: expels Wind and releases the Exterior, strengthens the Defensive Qi and firms the
Exterior, disseminates and descends LU Qi, benefits the nose.
RX Function: crossing point for the Du channel,
releases Wind, builds immunity.
Combine with: +LI4 for External Wind;

Question 15

UB 13 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 15

肺俞 Fei Shu back shu of the lungs

Question 16

UB 13 Location

Answer 16

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Shenzhu (GV12) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
3rd thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra
(T3)

Question 17

UB 13 Function

Answer 17

Functions: tonifies LU Qi and nourishes Lung Yin, descends and disseminates LU Qi, clears Heat from
the Lung, releases the exterior.
RX Function: tonifies the Lungs; treats cough and
asthma; treats chronic diseases.

Question 18

UB 14 Name / Big Picture

Answer 18

厥陰俞 Jue Yin Shu back shu of pericardium

Question 19

UB 14 location

Answer 19

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process
of the 4th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra
(T4)

Question 20

UB 14 function

Answer 20

Functions: spreads LV Qi and unbinds the chest, regulates the Heart, regulates and descends Qi.
RX Function: treats PC Blood Deficiency. Combine with: +PC6

Question 21

UB 15 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 21

心俞 Xin shu back shu point of HT

Question 22

UB 15 Location

Answer 22

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Shendao (GV11), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of
the 5th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra
(‘r5)

Question 23

UB 15 Function

Answer 23

Functions: spreads LV Qi and unbinds the chest, regulates the Heart, regulates and descends Qi.
RX Function: regulates the Heart, stops palpations,
and helps insomnia.

Question 24

UB 17 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 24

膈俞 Ge Shu

Question 25

UB 17 Location

Answer 25

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Zhiyang (GV9), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
7th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic
vertebra T7

Question 26

UB 17 Functions

Answer 26

Functions: invigorates Blood and dispels stasis, cools Blood Heat and stops bleeding, nourishes and
harmonizes the Blood, harmonizes the diaphragm and descends Rebellious Qi.
RX Function: cools and regulates the Blood; regulates
the diaphragm.

Question 27

UB 18 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 27

肝俞 Gan Shu back shu point of liver

Question 28

UB 18 Location

Answer 28

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Jinsuo (GV8), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th
thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra
(T9)

Question 29

UB 18 Functions

Answer 29

Functions: spreads LV Qi, regulates and nourishes LV Blood, pacifies Wind, cools Fire and clears
Damp Heat, benefits the eyes and sinews.
RX Function: tonifies LV Blood and treats jaundice.

Question 30

UB 19 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 30

胆俞 Dan Shu gallbladder back shu point

Question 31

UB 19 Location

Answer 31

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Zhongshu (GV7) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
10th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra
(T10)

Question 32

UB 19 Functions

Answer 32

Functions: clears Damp Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder, clears pathogenic factors from the
Shaoyang, tonifies and regulates GB Qi, tonifies deficiency.
RX Function: treats Gall Bladder Excess conditions like
Damp or Damp Heat.

Question 33

UB 20Name/ Big Picture

Answer 33

脾俞 Pi Shu back shu of SP

Question 34

UB 20 Location

Answer 34

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Jizhong (GV6), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
11th thoracic vertebra
Deadman:1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic
vertebra (T11)

Question 35

UB 20 Functions

Answer 35

Functions: tonifies SP Qi and Yang, resolves Dampness, raises SP Qi and holds the Blood, regulates
and harmonizes the Qi of the Middle Jiao.
RX Function: tonifies the Spleen, builds Qi and Blood.

Question 36

UB 21 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 36

胃俞 wei shu back shu of ST

Question 37

UB 21 Location

Answer 37

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process
of the 12th thoracic vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra
(T12)

Question 38

UB 21 Function

Answer 38

Functions: regulates the Stomach and descends rebellion, harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
RX Function: tonifies ST Qi and Yang

Question 39

UB 22 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 39

三焦俞 San Jiao Shu back shu of the triple burner

Question 40

UB 22 Location

Answer 40

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Xuanshu (GV5), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
1st lumbar vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (Ll)

Question 41

UB 22 Functions

Answer 41

Functions: moves and regulates the San Jiao, regulates the Spleen and Stomach and resolves
Dampness, regulates the Water Passages and promotes urination, resolves masses.
RX Function: regulates Water Passages, promotes
water metabolism.

Question 42

UB 23 Name/ Big Picture

Answer 42

肾俞 Shen Shu back shu of K

Question 43

UB 23 Location

Answer 43

CAM: 1.5 cun lateral to Mingmen (GV4) at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the
2nd lumbar vertebra
Deadman: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar
vertebra(L2)

Question 44

UB 23 Functions

Answer 44

Functions: tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies Yang, benefits Essence, nourishes Kidney Yin, firms Kidney Qi, regulates the Water Passages and benefits urination, benefits and warms the uterus, benefits the ears and eyes, strengthens the lumbar region.
RX Function: tonifies KD Yang, Qi, Essence and Blood,
treats low back pain.