wks 5 & 6 - ST fxns & indications (1-34) Flashcards
ST 1 - functions
- dispels wind & dissipates fire
2. courses pathogens & brightens the eyes
ST 1 - indications
- facial paralysis
- redness, swelling, and pain of the eye
- lacrimation
- night blindness
- twitching of the eyelids
ST 2 - functions
- courses wind & quickens connecting vessels
2. soothes the sinews & relieves pain
ST 2 - indications *
- facial paralysis, facial pain
- redness, swelling, and pain of the eye (clears the eye)
- twitching of the eyelids
ST 3 - functions
- courses wind & quickens connecting vessels
- disperses swelling & relieves pain
ST 3 - indications
- deviated eye & mouth
- twitching of eyelids
- nosebleed
- toothache
- nasal congestion
ST 4 - functions
- dispels wind
- frees qi stagnation
ST 4 - indications
- deviation of mouth
- salivation
- twitching of the eyelids
ST 5 - functions
courses wind & quickens connecting vessels
ST 5 - indications
- clenched jaws
- deviated mouth
- swelling of the cheek
- toothache
ST 6 - functions
- opens the jaw & frees the connecting vessels
- dispels wind & regulates qi
ST 6 - indications
- facial paralysis
- swelling of the cheek & face
- toothache
- mumps
- trismus (reduced ability to open jaws)
ST 7 - functions
- courses wind & quickens connecting vessels
- opens portals & sharpens hearing
ST 7 - indications *
- facial paralysis & pain
- motor impairment of the jaw / TMJ syndrome
- toothache
- deafness
- tinnitus
- otorrhea (discharge from hear)
ST 8 - functions
- dispels wind & discharges fire
- relieves pain
- clears the head & brightens the eyes
ST 8 - indications *
- headache (from internal or external wind)
- blurring of vision
- opthalmalgia
- lacrimation
ST 9 - functions *
- frees the channels & connecting vessels
- regulates qi & blood (lowers blood pressure)
- clears heat & calms dyspnea (SOB)
ST 9 - indications *
- high blood pressure
- sore throat
- goiter
- asthma
- dizziness
- flushing of the face
ST 9 - contraindications *
contraindicated with low blood pressure
ST 10 - functions
rectifies lung qi & disinhibits the throat
ST 10 - indications
- sore, swollen throat
- dyspnea (SOB)
ST 11 - functions
courses qi & downbears counterflow
ST 11 - indications
- sore, swollen throat
- dyspnea (SOB)
ST 12 - functions
- diffuses & downbears lung qi
- frees the channels & quickens the network vessels
- regulates qi & blood
ST 12 - indications
- cough
- dyspnea (SOB)
- sore throat
- pain in the supraclavicular fossa
ST 13 – functions
clears heat & loosens the chest
ST 13 – indications
- dyspnea (SOB)
- cough
- distention & fullness in the chest
ST 14 – functions
rectifies qi & loosens the chest
ST 14 – indications
- pain & distention in the chest & rib-side
- cough
ST 15 – function
courses wind & relieves pain
ST 15 – indications
- cough
- dyspnea (SOB)
- pain & distention in the chest
ST 16 – functions
- clears heat & resolves depression
2. relieves pain & disperses swelling
ST 16 – indications
- fullness & pain in the chest & costal region
- cough
- asthma
- mastitis
ST 17 - contraindications *
contraindicated for needling & moxa
ST 18 – functions *
- diffuses the network vessels of the breast (promotes lactation)
- quickens the blood & transforms depression
ST 18 – indications *
- mammary abscess
- insufficient lactation
- cough
- dyspnea (SOB)
- pain in the chest
ST 19 – functions
regulates the center & harmonizes the stomach
ST 19 – indications
- abdominal distention
- vomiting
- pain in the stomach
- poor apetite
ST 20 – functions
harmonizes the stomach & rectifies the qi
ST 20 – indications
- stomach pain
- abdominal distention
- vomiting
- poor apetite
ST 21 – functions *
- regulates center qi
- harmonizes the stomach & intestines
- transforms accumulation & stagnation
- fortifies the spleen
(ST 21 + Ren 12 together clear stagnation from stomach. Ren 12 is the Front Mu of Stomach.)
ST 21 – indications *
- abdominal distention
- gastric pain
- vomiting
- anorexia
- diarrhea
ST 22 – functions
regulates the stomach & intestines
ST 22 - indications
- abdominal pain & distention
- borborygmous
- diarrhea
- anorexia
- water swelling
ST 23 & ST 24 – general functions *
clears heat from ST or ST fire that disturbs the mind
ST 23 – functions *
- clears the heart & quiets the spirit
2. fortifies the spleen & harmonizes the center
ST 23 – indications *
- mania & withdrawal
- vexation
- stomach pain
- indigestion
ST 24 – functions *
- quiets the spirit & stabilizes the mind
2. regulates & harmonizes the stomach & intestines
ST 24 – indications *
- mania & withdrawal
- stomach pain
- vomiting
ST 25 – functions *
(Front Mu of the Large Intestine)
- rectifies the lower jiao
- warms the womb
ST 25 – indications *
(Front Mu of the Large Intestine)
- abdominal pain & distention
- constipation, diarrhea
- borborygmous
- pain around the umbilicus
- dysentery
- edema
- irregular menstruation
ST 12 thru ST 18 – general purpose *
address the upper jiao, respiration, lactation
these points are located in the chest
ST 19 thru ST 25 – general purpose *
address the middle jiao, digestion
these points are located in the upper abdomen above the umbilicus
ST 26 thru ST 30 – general purpose *
address the lower jiao, elimination, reproduction
these points are located in the lower abdomen below the umbilicus
ST 31 thru ST 34 – general purpose *
address Bi Syndrome or Wei Syndrome
ST 26 – functions
- dissipates cold
- relieves pain
- rectifies qi
ST 26 – indications
- abdominal pain
- hernia
ST 27 – functions *
- supplements KD & boosts qi
2. invigorates yang & KD yang
ST 27 – indications
- lower abdominal distention & fullness
- inhibited urination
- hernia
- seminal emission
- premature ejaculation
ST 28 – pinyin & significance *
- pinyin is Shui Dao, which means “water way”
- this point helps with urinary distention, by disinhibiting the lower jiao so that water can move through
ST 28 – functions
clears damp heat & disinhibits lower jiao
ST 28 – indications
- urinary or lower abdominal distention
- retention of urine
- edema
- hernia
- dysmenorrhea
- sterility
ST 29 – nickname & significance *
“Return Arrival” – this point returns the menses to a stable, predictable cycle and is used for infertility when the cycle is irregular
ST 29 – functions
- rectifies the lower jiao
- warms the womb
ST 29 – indications
- leukorrhea
- prolapse of uterus
ST 30 – pinyin & significance *
- pinyin is Qichong, which refers to the Chong Mai (one of the 8 extraordinary vessels), which deals with the blood & uterus
- this point is used to regulate menstruation & promote fertility
ST 30 – functions
- soothes the LV & boosts the KD
2. regulates menstruation & promotes fertility
ST 30 – indications
- impotence
- menstrual irregularity
- infertility
- abdominal pain
- hernia
ST 31 – functions
- warms the channels & quickens the connecting vessels
2. courses wind & dissipates cold
ST 31 – indications
- Bi syndrome
- Wei syndrome, flaccid muscle, atrophy
- hip pain
- sciatica
ST 32 – functions
- warms the channels & dissipates cold
2. courses wind & quickens the connecting vessels
ST 32 – indications
- paralysis of lower limbs
- pain in the lumbar & iliac region
- knee pain
ST 33 – functions
- courses wind & dissipates cold
- frees the channels & quickens the connecting vessels
- disinhibits joint
ST 33 – indications
- paralysis
- Bi syndrome
- motor impairment of the lower extremities
ST 34 – functions
- subdues rebellious qi
- removes obstructions from the channel
- expels dampness & wind
ST 34 – indications
- pain & numbness of the knee
- motor impairment of the lower extremities
- gastric pain
- mastitis
- what is Bi syndrome? which points are used to treat it?
- Bi syndrome manifests as pain, soreness, aches, numbness or heaviness of muscles, sinews, and joints, and/or swelling and burning pain (rheumatological)
- aggravated by exterior pathogenic factors like wind, cold, damp, heat causing obstruction of qi & blood
- ST 31, 32, 33, 34 may be used to treat Bi syndrome
- what is Wei syndrome? which points are used to treat it?
- Wei syndrome manifests as muscular atrophy (loss of muscle tone), flaccidity, paralysis, or emaciation
- Wei syndrome is usually addressed using the Yang Ming channels (LI & ST) bc they are full of qi & blood
- ST 31, 32, 33, 34 may be used to treat Wei syndrome
