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145 important points - part 8 (RN, DU) Flashcards

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1
Q

this point stimulates speech

- for aphasia with HT5

A

DU15

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what is the extra point that is 3.5 cun lateral from DU3?

A

Yao Yan

- good for lumbar pain, frequent urination, irregular menstruation

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this point is good for Lin syndrome because it clears damp-heat
also used for local stagnation…like EXCESS cases of amenorrhea/dysmenorrhea due to blood stasis

A

RN3

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this point eliminates Internal Wind: spasm, convulsion, tremor, epilepsy
also tonifies LU

A

DU12

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this is the empirical point for jaundice

it resolves damp-heat in the LV/GB

A

DU9

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these 3 points line up with the anatomy of the stomach

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RN10, 12, 13

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this point benefits the essence, is used for impotence and is known as the “Baywatch Point” because it is used as first aid in drowning

A

RN1

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what is the location of DU12?

A

under T3

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RN6 vs RN17

A

RN6
moves qi - in MJ, LJ
tonifies qi - of whole body

RN17
influential point of qi
ONLY moves qi - in UJ

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empirical point for boils

A

DU10

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what 3 meridians start at Ming Men but emerge at RN1

A

Ren, Du, Chong

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yin/yang jaundice - which is from cold-damp and which is from damp-heat

A

yang jaundice = damp-heat

yin jaundice= cold-damp

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13
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6 yang channels cross here

A

DU14 - Great Hammer

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Q

the 4 basic points for palpitations are…

A

PC6 - command pt of chest
HT7 - HT yuan
RN14 - HT front-mu
UB15 - HT back-shu

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what is the front-mu of the UB

A

RN3

you SEDATE only because it’s used for EXCESS

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this point:

  • clears Heat (exterior + Shaoyang + yangming channel)
  • releases exterior wind-heat
  • warms the 4 limbs (w/ moxa)
A

DU14

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which point is the “boss of the head” but not a command point

A

DU20

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what are some points you could prescribe for plum pit syndrome? include 2 local RN points

A 
RN22
RN17
PC6 - open the chest
LV3 - 
ST40 - phlegm
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what points to add to RN3 for Lin syndrome

A

UB28 (UB back-shu to regulate UB)

SP9 (damp)

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what is the extra point associated with RN23

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EP = Shian Lian Qian

“Upper RN23” because RN23’s name is Lian Qian

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what part of the brain is under DU15

A

medulla oblongata

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what is the innervation of RN12

A

7th ICS nerve

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what is the ONLY point on the body that you needle obliquely downward

A

RN15

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this point clears the mind, lifts the spirit, ascends SP yang (deficiency above, excess below), promotes resuscitation, eliminates interior wind

A

DU20

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this is a local point that is used for the chest, breast
RN17
26
this RN point is used for damp, edema, Tan-yin (phlegm-fluids), ascites
RN9
27
this is the front-mu of the heart so is useful for palpitations, mental symptoms
RN14
28
what part of the brain is under DU16
medulla oblongata
29
4 point combo to open the nose
LU7 + LI4 + LI20 + DU23
30
this point tonifies qi and yang raises yang qi regulates the GI tract
RN6 - Sea of Qi
31
PL: what points are on the same line with RN17? (nipple line)
RN17-KD23-ST17-PC1-SP18
32
this is used as a local point for facial problems: paralysis
RN24
33
this is a local point for the tongue | so good for aphasia, slurred speech
RN23
34
point combo for epigastric problem
RN12 + ST36 + PC6
35
what are the 3 points that treat BOTH interior and exterior wind
GB20, DU16, LI4
36
used for facial edema (yang edema)
DU26 - bc it looks like a ditch
37
this point promotes the transformation of fluids and controls the water passages
RN9 - Water Divide
38
3 points on the back that tonify LU
DU12 UB13 - LU back-shu UB43 - Rich for the Vitals all at the same level except for UB43 (it's 1 down because UB42 is a shen point)
39
this is a basic point for lower backache (and name other 2 basic points as well)
DU3 also UB40, UB23 (command point of lumbar + back-shu of KD)
40
this point regulates the Du channel
DU1
41
this point is used to rescue yang when used with moxa on salt (for yang collapse)
RN8
42
what are the 3 points that are good for aphasia?
HT5 - HT luo point DU15 - Mute Gate RN23 - local point
43
what are the 2 extra points that treat uterus problems and their mnemonics are 3/3 and 4/4
Zi Gong = 3 cun from RN3 | Ti Tuo = 4 cun from RN4
44
DU14 clears what kinds of heat?
1. exterior wind-heat 2. Shaoyang heat 3. Yang ming channel heat (NOT organ heat)
45
this point is used for COLD with moxa only | also strengthens the Spleen
RN8
46
this is the front-mu of the PC, and the influential point of qi
RN17
47
this point is the crossing point of Ren/Du/Chong
RN1
48
what is the needling technique for RN17?
0.2 cun perpendicular, then .5-1.0 cun going down
49
supporting point for rectal prolapse (and the other points for prolapse)
DU1 | prolapse = ST36 + RN6 + DU20
50
this point tonifies yin | can also be used to tonify yang (if moxa is used)
RN4
51
this is the luo-connecting point of the Ren - so used for itching of the abdominal skin also calms the mind
RN15
52
this point tonifies KDYang and warms the Ming Men
DU4
53
luo-connecting points of Ren and Du
RN15, DU1 | both under tail/tailbone
54
what is the extra point associated with RN24, and what is it's location
Jia Cheng Jiang | 2 points that are each 1 fun lateral to RN24
55
dui-xue for abdominal problem
RN12 + ST36
56
these RN points can be used for food retention and to descend the qi
RN10, 13 | line up with sphincters so can only REGULATE/DESCEND qi...so for EXCESS only
57
what 3 points are contraindicated for needling
ST17, RN8, LV12
58
this point can be used for ANY abdominal problem
RN12
59
what is the crossing point for Yangming channel
DU26 | great for resuscitation because of their "abundant qi and blood"
60
benefits the throat, soothes asthma, stops cough
RN17
61
this point on the DU channel is for BOTH Interior and Exterior Wind
DU16
62
used for ACUTE lower backache (traumatic)
DU26
63
this RN point is for TONIFICATION only
RN4 | used only in deficiency cases
64
this point opens the nose
DU23
65
this point regulates song qi: circulation, respiration
RN17
66
this is the front-mu of the ST and the influential point of Fu
RN12

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