Ch. 5: Principles for Point Selection

Question 1

Name the 6 principles for point selection

Answer 1

1. Selection of nearby points
2. Selection of distal points
3. Selection of symptomatic points
4. Selection of points according to their specific property (application of specific points)
5. Selection of points according to western medicine
6. Selection of points according to modern research

Question 2

Selection of nearby points

Answer 2

Nearby refers to the local area of the disease or adjacent area of the disease. Application involves tender points and ashi points.

Question 3

Selection of distal points

Answer 3

Distal refers to a location far from the diseased area. Generally these points are located below the elbows and knees.

Question 4

Name 6 ways to apply distal point selection

Answer 4

1. Selection of points from the affected meridian
2. Selection from exteriorly-interiorly related meridians
3. Selection based on syndrome diagnosis (etiopathology)
4. Selection from meridian which shares same name
5. Selection of points on opposite side
   a) opposite to affected meridian
   b) opposite to tender points
6. Selection of balancing points

Question 5

Selection of symptomatic points

Answer 5

This refers to the selection of corresponding points according to some prominent symptoms.

Question 6

Symptom: Fever

Answer 6

Points: Du14, LI11, LI4

Question 7

Symptom: Coma

Answer 7

Points: Du26, Shixuan (tips of fingers)

Question 8

Symptom: Collapse

Answer 8

Points: RN4, RN8, ST36

Question 9

Symptom: Sweat

Answer 9

Points: LI4, KI7

Question 10

Symptom: Night sweat

Answer 10

Points: SI3, HT6

Question 11

Insomnia

Answer 11

HT7, SP6

Question 12

Loss of Voice

Answer 12

LI18, LI4, PC5

Question 13

Lockjaw

Answer 13

ST7, ST6, LI4

Question 14

Stiffness of tongue

Answer 14

DU15, RN23, HT5

Question 15

Sore throat

Answer 15

LI4, LU11, LV3, LV13

Question 16

Itching in the vulva

Answer 16

LV5

Question 17

Esophagism

Answer 17

RN22, PC6

Question 18

Chest tightness

Answer 18

RN12, PC6

Question 19

Chest pain

Answer 19

RN17, PC6

Question 20

Nausea, vomiting

Answer 20

PC6, ST36

Question 21

Hiccup

Answer 21

BL17, PC6, PC8

Question 22

Abdominal distention

Answer 22

ST25, RN6, PC6, ST36

Question 23

Hypochondriac pain

Answer 23

SJ6, GB34

Question 24

Indigestion

Answer 24

ST36, SP4

Question 25

Retention of urine

Answer 25

SP6, SP9

Question 26

Drooling

Answer 26

Du26, PC7, ST6, LI4

Question 27

Palpitation

Answer 27

PC6, PC4

Question 28

Cough

Answer 28

RN22, LU7

Question 29

Infantile malnutrition

Answer 29

Sifeng (4 seams PIPs)

Question 30

Insufficient lactation

Answer 30

SI11

Question 31

Hypertension

Answer 31

ST9

Question 32

Uterine bleeding

Answer 32

SP1

Question 33

Nocturnal emission, impotence

Answer 33

RN4, SP6

Question 34

Incontinence of urine

Answer 34

RN2, SP6

Question 35

Constipation

Answer 35

ST25, SJ6

Question 36

Prolapse of anus

Answer 36

DU1, BL57

Question 37

Calf pain

Answer 37

BL57, GB34

Question 38

Skin itching

Answer 38

LI11, SP10, SP6

Question 39

Fatigue

Answer 39

RN4, ST36

Question 40

Selection of points according to their specific property

Answer 40

Specific points are those on the fourteen meridians with specific treatment significance

Question 41

Name the 9 categories from which to choose specific points

Answer 41

1. Five Shu points 2. Lower He Sea points 3. Yuan Primary points 4. Luo Connecting 5. Xi Cleft points 6. Back shu points 7. Front mu points 8. Eight Influential points of eight tissues 9. Eight Confluent points of extra meridians

Question 42

Selection of points according to Western medicine

Answer 42

Selection based on anatomy, neural segment theory, nerve distribution