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Chong Mai Flashcards

1
Q

At what level is the Chong Mai?

A

Jing/Yuan level

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2
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What is the Chong Mai’s character?

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Heavy/ Moving - therefore moves, moves Yin, blood/stasis

Chong Mai often used for those suffering w/ blood xu or counterflow & rebellion

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3
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Chong Mai paired:

A

Open: SP 4
Close: PC 6
( generally-also dependent on Trajectory’s 1-5 )
Note: When closing the chong tx. in a patient with menstrual issues, close with LU 7

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4
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Nature/Temperament

A

Waiting for the “Heart to be Born”

Evolves into our behavior patterns, genetics & medical history.

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5
Q

The Heart is the _______ ruler. It resides in the _____ and its element is ________.

A

Sovereign, Chest, Fire

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6
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There is a Heart & Kidney connection to Chong Mai
Heart presents ________, _________, to be answered. Once answered, the quest is over. KD qi is the ___ seeking fulfillment of the ___.

A

Challenges, Questions

Self, Shen

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7
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Interpretation:
HT Fire =
KD Water =

A

=Interaction w/Earth

=Storehouse of the Self

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8
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When is Chong Mai influence completed in a developing individual? When is its most greatest influence (age)?

A
  • 6-8yrs ( Cycles of 7 & 8 )

- From first breath until 2-3 yrs. after birth/affecting one’s entire life going forward.

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9
Q

Influences:

Chong Mai can provide ________ in future interactions or relationships or ________ by setting up barriers.

A

-Provide confidence
Or
-Withdrawal personalities

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10
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Chong Mai is the sum of:

A

-emotional & physiological experiences

inutero + earliest months + post heaven years

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11
Q

Is it important to provide infant with touch & support therapy? (IE: holding, feeding & attending when crying)

A

YES!

-failure can result in “needs” not being met later in life, leading to an UNSATISFIED life.

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12
Q

If tension between SP & KD? Develop?

A

Allergies, Food intolerances, possible eating disorders

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13
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An always insecure, unsatisfied person can manifest a “Hidden Beam” abdomen? T/F

A

True:

-Hidden Beam ===> tension & palpable nodules up & down along the abdominal region (( Major Chong Mai pathology ))

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14
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Chong Tongue =====>

A

Pallor/dusky = Blood XU ( usually appears as two large swollen oval shaped areas on either side of MJ area )

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15
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Trajectories:

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5 Trajectories ( Jeremy said: need not concern yourself with all 5 for now. Know 1st Trajectory )

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16
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1st Trajectory

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*Begins @ lower abdomen - Ren 1 / Ren 2
goes to pubic bone - where the LV DM goes

*Horizontal axis on pubic bone major points for Chong
(Ren 2, KD 11, ST 30, & SP 12)

  • Moves to genitals from Lower abdomen ( connection to LV luo, last luo in the sequence )
  • Comes out @ KD 11 ( unfolding KD essence )
  • Travels along KD meridian to KD 21 ( Mysterious Pylorus Gate) .5cun from Ren 14 ===> Mu of the HT
  • Diffuses to chest ( HT disperses/scatters the QI )

** LJ/MJ Focus - relates to KD-SP-ST ( KD supporting post-natal Qi - ripening & rotting )

17
Q

1st Trajectory can help with:

A
  • STASIS
  • endometriosis
  • late periods
  • epigastric pain
18
Q

When Chong has illness, _______ moves contrary to normal flow.

A

QI

19
Q

Stagnating Qi in the Chong (LJ) is associated with:

A

Eating disorders, and trauma due to Sexual ID or Sexual abuse

20
Q

Relationship between KD, ST, SP -KD supporting post natal Qi?

A

Digestion, Sex, Reproduction

21
Q

Pain in genitals (during sex)

A

KD 11

22
Q

genital d/c

A

KD 12

23
Q

Point of qi- tonifies KD

A

KD 13 - for itching/genital herpes

24
Q

Does KD 13 also regulate the Chong & Ren for infertility?

A

Yes

25
Q

What KD point is often used for fullness in the Chong trajectory series?

A

KD 14 - for blood, qi, phlegm-fluid, food stag., mucus/blood/stool & pain during defection

26
Q

Damp-heat in LJ

A

KD 15

27
Q

Permeablility- “regulating something out of place”

A

KD 16 - endometriosis / fibroids

28
Q

Which KD point is good for tx. of Bi-obstruction and tonifying SP?

A

KD 17

29
Q

KD point for food stag. & harmonizing ST/SP?

A

KD 20 - sleepy after eating, poor digestion, loss of appetite

30
Q

Eliminating accumulations: abd. masses in MJ, also strengthening ST/SP - point?

A

KD 18

31
Q

Blood stag. due to blood xu – point?

A

KD 19 - bleeding ulcers

32
Q

For LV invading SP- when SP is weak? This point Regulates LV & EMOTIONAL DISTRESS!!!!!

A

KD 21 - Comfort food eating w/depression

33
Q

Can palpating along the Chong channel “clue you in” on areas of dysfunction and possible points to include?

A

Yes.. of course :)

- palpate for flaccidity or coldness, hardness, nodules.

34
Q

What is the opening point for needling Chong & which side for female & male?

A

SP 4
Female- R
Male- L
*reverse for inutero-prenatal

35
Q

When needling Chong trajectory needle ______,_______.

A

bottom, up

36
Q

Major landmark points for needling?

A

KD 11, ST 30, KD 16, KD 21, KD 27 *KD 27 is from Trajectiory #2

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