Yuan source points Flashcards
What are yuan-source points?
Yuan-Source points exist on each of the primary channels, this is where original qi (Yuan Qi) surfaces and lingers.
Where are yuan-source points located on yin channels?
Yuan-Source points are located on the third or third to last point and they overlap with the Shu-Stream points.
Where are Yuan-Source points located on the Yang channels?
On Yang channels Yuan-Source points are the fourth or fourth most distal point (except for GB)
What do Yuan Source points on the Yin channels do?
They tonify the Yin organs.
What do Yuan source points on the Yang Channels do?
On the Yang channels they treat excess conditions and expel pathogens.
The Yuan-Source point on the Lung channel is LU9 (Shu-Stream point of the Lung), what is the function of this point?
Tonifies the Lung
Transforms phlegm and descends rebellious qi
Regulates the 100 vessels
Treats pain along the channel
The Yuan-Source point for the Pericardium is PC7, what are the functions of this point?
o Yuan source points on yin channels tonify yin organs.
PC7 clears heat from the heart and calms the spirit, harmonises the stomach and intestines, unbinds the chest, clears nutritive level and cools blood.
The Yuan-Source point for the Heart channel is HT7, what is the function of this point?
Calms the spirit
Regulates and tonifies the Heart
The Yuan-Source point for the Large Intestine Channel is LI4, what is the function of this point?
o Releases the exterior, adjusts sweating o Treats disorders of the head and face o Stops pain o Induces labour o Rescues Yang collapse
The Yuan-Source point for the TE channel is TE4, what are the actions of this point?
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
Clears Heat
The Yuan-Source point for SI channel is SI4, what are the functions of this point?
o Clears heat and reduces swelling
o Clears damp-heat and treats jaundice
o Activates channel and alleviates pain
