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KD (Miscellaneous) Flashcards

1
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Channel Indications

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-Diseases affecting the waist, Uro-genital system, throat
-Mental disorders

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Channel Pathway (Lower Portion)

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-Starts from the inferior aspect
of the small toe
-Runs obliquely towards the
sole (KI 1)
-Emerging from the lower
aspect of the tuberosity of the
navicular bone and running
behind the medial malleolus, it
enters the heel.
-Then it ascends along the
medial side of the leg to the
medial side of the popliteal
fossa
-Goes further upward along the
postero-medial aspect of the
thigh towards the vertebral
column (Du1)

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Channel Pathway (Upper Portions)

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-Enters the KI, its pertaining
organ, and connects with the
UB
-Reemerges from the KI
-Ascending and passing
through the LV and diaphragm,
it enters the LU
-Runs along the throat
-Terminates at the root of the
tongue

A branch
-Springs from the Lu
-Joins the HT
-Runs into the chest to link with
the PC channel

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Divergent Channel Pathway

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-Separates from the KD regular primary channel in the popliteal fossa
-Intersects the UB divergent channel on the thigh
-Ascends to connect with the Kidneys
-Crosses the Dai channel in the region of the second lumbar vertebrae (14th vertebra)
-Ascends to the root of the tongue
-Continues upward to emerge at the nape of the neck and converges with the UB primary channel

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KD Luo-Connecting Channel
Excess and deficiency

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Excess: irritability, depression, enuresis
Deficiency: lower back pain

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KD Luo-Connecting Channel Pathway

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-Begins at KI 4 on the posterior aspect
of the medial malleolus
-Encircles the heel
-Enters internally to connect with UB
channel
-Ascends along with the KI regular from KI 4 to the point below PC where it travels posteriorly to and
spreads into the lumbar vertebrae

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Image of KD Primary Pathway

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KD Muscle Channel Pathway

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-Begins beneath the little toe
-Together with the muscle region of
Foot Taiyin (SP), it runs obliquely
below the internal malleolus
-Knots at the heel, converging with the
muscle region of Foot Taiyang (UB)
-Knotting at the lower, medial aspect of the knee, it joins with the muscle
region of Foot Taiyin (SP)
-Ascends along the medial aspect of
the thigh to knot at the genital region

A branch
-Proceeds upward along the side of the spine to the nape
-Knots with the occipital bone,
converging with the muscle region of
Foot Taiyang (UB)

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KD Muscle Channel Pathological Symptoms

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Pathological symptoms
-Cramping of the bottom of the foot
-Cramping and pain along the course of the channel
-Convulsion and spasm associated with
epilepsy
-If the disease is on the exterior (a yang disorder), the patient cannot bend
forward.
-If the disease is on the interior (a yin
disorder), the patient cannot bend
backwards

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10
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Crossing Points with Chong Channel

A

KD 11-21

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 1

A

Jing-Well
Wood
Sedation Point (Child)
Strong reducing effect on body’s Qi
Used for excess patterns

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 2

A

Ying-Spring
Fire
Beginning of Yin Qiao Channel
Main pt. to clear deficient heat from KD

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 3

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Shu-Stream
Earth
Yuan Source Point
Main pt. to treat KD Organ disharmony
For any pattern of KD def. (Source pt.)

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 4

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Luo-Connecting Point
Regulates relationship b/t KD+LU
Strong effect on stabilizing emotions

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 5

A

Xi-Cleft Point

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 6

A

Confluent (opening) pt. of Yin Qiao
3 major fxns:
1-Regulates Yin Qiao and KD channels
2-Nourish Yin, clear heat from throat, HT, intestines, uterus and genitals
3-Regulates the lower jiao

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17
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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 7

A

Jing-River
Metal
Tonification Point (Parent)

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 8

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Xi-Cleft pt of Yin Qiao

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 9

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Xi-Cleft pt of Yin Wei

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(Important Points, Notable Qualities)
KD 10

A

He-Sea
Water (HORARY)

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KD Channel
Front-Mu
Back-Shu

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Front-Mu: GB 25
Back-Shu: UB 23

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KD 1 (Location+Needling)

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-On the sole in the depression with the foot in the planter flexion
-Approximately at the junction of the anterior third and posterior two thirds
of the sole
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch

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KD 2 (Location+Needling)

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-Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch

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KD 3 (Location+Needling)

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-In the depression between the medial malleolus and tendo calcaneus
at the level with the tip of the medial malleolus
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch

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KD 4 (Location+Needling)

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-Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression medial to the attachment of tendo calcaneus
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch

26
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KD 5 (Location+Needling)

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-1 cun directly below KI 3 in the depression anterior and superior to the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch

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KD 6 (Location+Needling)

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-In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus 1 cun below the medial malleolus
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch

28
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KD 7 (Location+Needling)

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-2 cun directly above KI 3 on the anterior border of tendo calcaneus
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch

29
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KD 8 (Location+Needling)

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-0.5 cun anterior to KI 7 2 cun above KI 3 posterior to the medial border of tibia
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch

30
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KD 9 (Location+Needling)

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-5 cun directly above KI 3 at the lower end of the belly of m. gastrocnemius on the line drawn from KI 3 to KI 10
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch

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KD 10 (Location+Needling)

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-when the knee is flexed, on the medial side of the popliteal fossa between the tendons of; m. semitendinosus and m. semimenbranosus at the level of UB 40
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.8-1 inch

32
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KD 11 (Location+Needling)

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-On the superior border of the symphysis pubis 5 cun below the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 2
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment.

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KD 12 (Location+Needling)

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-4 cun below the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 3
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment.

34
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KD 13 (Location+Needling)

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-3 cun below the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 4
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment.

35
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KD 14 (Location+Needling)

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-2 cun below the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 5
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

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KD 15 (Location+Needling)

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-1 cun below the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 7
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

37
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KD 16 (Location+Needling)

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-0.5 cun lateral to the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 8
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

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KD 17 (Location+Needling)

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-2 cun above the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 10
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

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KD 18 (Location+Needling)

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-3 cun above the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 12
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

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KD 19 (Location+Needling)

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-4 cun above the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 12
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

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KD 20 (Location+Needling)

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-5 cun above the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 13
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch
-Caution: deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

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KD 21 (Location+Needling)

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-6 cun above the umbilicus 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 14
-Needling method: perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch
-Caution: deep needling, especially in thin subjects, will puncture the liver on the right side and peritoneum on the left

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KD 22 (Location+Needling)

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-In the 5th intercostal space 2 cun lateral to Ren 16
-Needling method: obliquely, 0.3-0.5 inch, directed laterally along the intercostal space
-Caution: deep insertion is not applicable to avoid injuring the HT. Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion may puncture the LU and/or LV

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KD 23 (Location+Needling)

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-In the 4th intercostal space 2 sun lateral to Ren 17
-Needling method: obliquely, 0.3-0.5 inch, directed laterally along the intercostal space
-Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion may puncture the LU

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KD 24 (Location+Needling)

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-In the 3rd intercostal space 2 sun lateral to Ren 18
-Needling method: obliquely, 0.3-0.5 inch, directed laterally along the intercostal space
-Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion may puncture the LU

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KD 25 (Location+Needling)

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-In the 2nd intercostal space 2 sun lateral to Ren 19
-Needling method: obliquely, 0.3-0.5 inch, directed laterally along the intercostal space
-Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion may puncture the LU

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KD 26 (Location+Needling)

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-In the 1st intercostal space 2 sun lateral to Ren 20
-Needling method: obliquely, 0.3-0.5 inch, directed laterally along the intercostal space
-Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion may puncture the LU

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KD 27 (Location+Needling)

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-In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 sun lateral to Ren Channel
-Needling method: obliquely, 0.3-0.5 inch, directed laterally along the intercostal space
-Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion may puncture the LU

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Physiology of KD

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  1. Located in the lower back, Ming men is attached to the KI
  2. Stores original Yin and original Yang, prenatal qi and essence
  3. Conserve and controls the mingmen fire
  4. Houses the will
  5. Opens into the ears
  6. Internally/externally related with the UB
  7. Source of the reproduction and development
  8. Are the foundation of the Ren and Chong channels
50
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Functions of KD Organ

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  1. Storing essence and dominating development and reproduction
  2. Dominating water metabolism
  3. Receiving Qi
  4. Dominating bone, manufacturing marrow to fill up the brain and manifesting in hair
  5. Dominating anterior and posterior orifices
51
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(Pathology of KD Organ)
1) KD QI Deficiency:
i) KD Qi Not Firm

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Soreness and weakness of the lumbar region and knee, frequent urination with clear urine, weak-stream urination, dribbling of urine after urination or enuresis, incontinence of urine in severe cases, spermatorrhea and premature ejaculation in people with testicles, clear, cold leucorrhea in folks with uteri
T – pale with white coating
P – thin and weak

52
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(Pathology of KD Organ)
1) KD QI Deficiency:
ii) KD Failing to Receive Qi

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SOB on exertion, rapid and weak breathing, difficulty in inhaling, cough,
asthma, sweating, cold limbs, cold limbs after sweating, swelling of the
face, thin body, mental listlessness, clear urination during asthma attack,
soreness of the back
T – pale
P – weak, tight and deep

53
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(Pathology of KD Organ)
3) KD Yang Deficiency

A

Dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, poor memory, soreness and weakness of
the lumbar region and knee, bone ache, nocturnal emission, dry mouth,
afternoon fever, malar flush, night sweating, yellow urine, constipation
T – red with little coating
P – thin and rapid

54
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(Pathology of KD Organ)
4) KD Essence Deficiency

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In children: poor bone development, late closure of frontanelle, mental
dullness or retardation
In adults: softening of bones, weakness of knees and legs, poor memory,
Loose teeth, falling hair, premature graying of hair, weakness of
sexual activity, sore back
T – red and peeled
P – floating and empty

55
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What is the Pinyin name of

KD 1

A

YǑNGQUǍN

56
Q

What is the Pinyin name of

KD 3

A

TÀIXĪ

57
Q

What is the Pinyin name of

KD 6

A

ZHÀOHǍI

58
Q

What is the Pinyin name of

KD 7

A

FÙLIŪ

59
Q

What is the Pinyin name of

KD 10

A

YĪNGǓ

60
Q

What is the Pinyin name of

KD 13

A

QÌXUÉ

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