Week 1

Question 1

Which type of points to use for Zang organ disorders?

Answer 1

Front Mu, Back Shu, Yuan Source points

Question 2

Which type of points to use for Fu organ disorders?

Answer 2

Front Mu, Back Shu, Lower He Sea points

Question 3

Which type of points to use for Pathogens?

Answer 3

Ying Spring or Water points

Question 4

Describe the function of LI 4.

Answer 4

• Command point for face
• Induces labor (BL 67, BL 60, GB 21, SP 6)
• Activate channel and alleviate pain (use LI 4 w local points for ch)
• Movement of qi and blood, also known as 4 Gates
• Regulates face, eyes, nose (LI 20), mouth (ST 4), ears
• Expel wind (GB 20 + DU 16) and releases exterior (LU 7)
• Regulates Wei Qi (LU 7) and adjusts sweating (KD 7)

Question 5

What are symptomatic points and give 2 examples.

Answer 5

Acu points that relate to symptoms

GB 34 = benefits muscles and sinews
DU 14 = treat neck issues and febrile diseases

Question 6

What are empirical points and give 3 examples?

Answer 6

An Acu point that focuses on one function or symptom

ST 38 = shoulder pain
BL 32 = dysmenorrhea
DU 10 = clear heat