wk10 & 11 - SP combinations

Question 1

What is a Host Guest combo involving the Yuan Source point on the SP channel? What does this treat?

Answer 1

SP 3 + ST 40 = helps SP transform phlegm damp when phlegm accumulation is caused by SP Qi Deficiency

(bc SP 3 is the Yuan Source point of the SP channel)

Question 2

What point can you add to the combination of SP 3 + ST 40 to help phlegm accumulation in the Lung?

Answer 2

SP 3 + ST 40 + LU 9 = good for phlegm accumulation in Lung caused by SP Qi Deficiency

(bc LU 9 is the Yuan Source point of the LU channel; Spleen creates phlegm & Lung is the receptacle of phlegm)

Question 3

Which two points on the SP channel together help to regulate & rectify the Qi Dynamic? How can a point on the SP channel affect the Stomach?

Answer 3

• together SP 3 & SP 4 organize the up & down movement between the Stomach & Spleen (aka the Qi Dynamic)
• SP 4 is the Luo Connecting point, and the SP Luo goes into the Stomach

Question 4

How is the horizon line a helpful metaphor for remembering the relationship between SP 3 & SP 4?

Answer 4

• the relation between SP 3 & SP 4 on the 1st metatarsal is like the horizon line (one point is at the head, and the other point is at the base of the 1st metatarsal bone)
• SP 3 & SP 4 together handle the Qi Dynamic, which is the up & down movement between the Spleen & Stomach

Question 5

What point would you use in combination with SP 8 to move uterine blood and start a period?

Answer 5

LI 4 + SP 8 = moves uterine blood to start a period (an acute situation)

Question 6

SP 10 + ____ is used for skin issues / urticaria.

Answer 6

LI 11 – bc it is the master point of fever, and is used to clear any kind of heat