Yang Wei Mai Flashcards
0
Q
What body areas are influenced by yang wei mai?
A
- lateral side of body
- lateral side of neck
- lateral side of head
- GB, UB, SJ meridians
1
Q
Which meridian is in charge of the exterior and the wei Qi?
A
Yang wei mai
2
Q
What are the general functions of yang wei mai?
A
- expel EPF wind (shivering)
- alternating chills and fever (shaoyang pattern)
- chronic headaches
- unilateral back pain at lateral aspect of back
- bi syndrome
- ear problems
3
Q
What is the yang wei mai trajectory?
A
- starts at UB63
- ascends along lateral aspect to GB35 and over thigh to GB29
- rises to LI14, SJ13, SJ15
- flows to GB21 then to back of shoulder at SI10
- ascends to GB20 flowing through GB19 to 13
4
Q
Point prescription: EPF wind with shivering
A
SJ5, GB41, LI4, GB20, UB12
5
Q
Point prescription: shaoyang pattern with alternating chills and fever
A
SJ5, GB41, DU20, LI11
6
Q
Point prescription: chronic headaches
A
SJ5, GB41, LI4, GB20, LIV3
