Basic Techniques of Xie & Bu

Question 1

“Xie”

Reduce / Sedate / Disperse

Answer 1

Tx (Shi) Excess conditions

Question 2

Functions of Xie are:

Answer 2

Eliminate pathogen or Harmonize hyperactive physiological functions

Question 3

Xie resonates with the following acu-points for expelling pathogens:

Answer 3

SJ-5

LI-11

Question 4

“Bu”

Tonify / Reinforce

Answer 4

Tx (Xu) Deficient/vacuity syndromes

Question 5

Functions of Bu are:

Answer 5

Strengthen resistance (body’s defense) and condition

Question 6

Bu resonates with the following points for tonification:

Answer 6

Ren-4

ST-36

Question 7

The function of needle techniques are to:

Answer 7

Harmonize Yin & Yang

“Qi moves with the needle”

Question 8

Mild stimulation is more _________.

Answer 8

tonifying

Question 9

Strong stimulation is more _________.

Answer 9

sedating.

Question 10

Needle range is the _________.

Answer 10

degrees turned in any direction

Question 11

Slow insertion to required depth is:

Answer 11

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 12

Insertion on the exhale.

Answer 12

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 13

Hand may be held away from the body (not anchored).

Answer 13

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 14

Against the flow of the meridian:

Answer 14

Sedate / Reduce

Question 15

Insertion is swift/rapid/quick pushed to required depth in one movement.

Answer 15

Sedate / Reduce

Question 16

Insert on exhale:

Answer 16

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 17

Hand may rest on the body:

Answer 17

Sedate / Reduce

Question 18

Focus on thrust

Answer 18

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 19

Remove by lifting forcefully / quickly from interior to surface:

Answer 19

Sedate / Reduce

~ to draw perverse energy from interior to exterior

Question 20

Focus on Lift on insertion:

Answer 20

Sedate / Reduce

Question 21

Insert on inhale:

Answer 21

Sedate / Reduce

Question 22

Remove gently / slowly:

Answer 22

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 23

Thrust heavily / forefully / quickly:

Answer 23

Tonify / Reinforce

~ to use strength of thrust to make Yang qi penetrate

Question 24

Stimulation is infrequent/occasional with small range/amplitude:

Answer 24

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 25

Lift forcefully / quickly from interior to surface:

Answer 25

Sedate / Reduce | ~ to draw perverse energy from interior to exterior

Question 26

Hand may rest on body:

Answer 26

Sedate / Reduce | ~ to help disperse ~

Question 27

Against the flow of meridian:

Answer 27

Sedate / Reduce

Question 28

Combine ________ with rotation/twirling to avoid binding.

Answer 28

Lift & Thrust

Question 29

On needle insertion ________ moves qi and blood.

Answer 29

Breath

Question 30

Which needle stimulation technique promotes the flow of qi?

Answer 30

Rotation / Twirling

Question 31

Why should the needle never be rotated in one direction only?

Answer 31

it may cause binding

Question 32

Rotate clockwise:

Answer 32

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 33

Rotate toward midline of body:

Answer 33

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 34

Rotate for longer time:

Answer 34

Sedate / Reduce

Question 35

Rotate counter-clockwise:

Answer 35

Sedate / Reduce

Question 36

Rotate away from center of body:

Answer 36

Sedate / Reduce

Question 37

Rotate for short time:

Answer 37

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 38

Rotation range is lower (45–90º)

Answer 38

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 39

Rotate quickly w/ large amplitude:

Answer 39

Sedate / Reduce

Question 40

Rotation range is greater (180–360º)

Answer 40

Sedate / Reduce

Question 41

Rotate slowly w/ a small amplitude.

Answer 41

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 42

Qick withdrawl to just below the skin waiting for a second before taking needle out:

Answer 42

Tonify / Reinforce | ~ makes Yang qi penetrate into interior ~

Question 43

Close hole for 3-4 sec

Answer 43

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 44

Withdraw on exhale

Answer 44

Sedate / Reduce

Question 45

Withdraw on inhale

Answer 45

Tonify / Reinforce

Question 46

Leave hole open

Answer 46

Sedate / Reduce

Question 47

Shake needle on withdraw to enlarge hole

Answer 47

Sedate / Reduce

Question 48

Withdraw on exhale

Answer 48

Sedate / Reduce

Question 49

Slow withdraw, little-by-little

Answer 49

Sedate / Reduce | ~ to bring perverse qi from interior to the surface

Question 50

Leave hole open after withdraw

Answer 50

Sedate / Reduce