digestive conditions Flashcards
(17 cards)
what points can be used if there is a bowel problem (front mu of LI and lower he sea of LI)
ST 25 x ST 37
for SP dampness (yang or qi deficiency), what are the key points to strengthen the SP and transform damp?
ST 36, ST 40, SP 9, SP 6, SP 3
if you are using ST 40, in what part of the body is the phlegm most likely located?
phlegm in the upper jiao (chest and abdomen)
for LV qi stagnation creating digestive problems, what are the key acupoints?
LV 14 x LV 3
why might you use LV 14? for what condition is it a local point?
used to ease the LV and relieve hypochondriac pain;
wood overacting on earth, or excess earth leading to LV qi stagnation
which jue yin channel point can be used for LV qi stagnation creating digestive problems because it can calm the mind and because it connects to the ST?
PC 6
which extraordinary channel can be used in treating the abdomen and for weight control? which acupoints open the channel?
chong mai;
SP 4
which acupoints open the CHONG and can stem counterflow (nausea and vomiting)?
PC 6 x SP 4
which acupoint on a yang ming channel can be used for acid reflux?
ST 34
what points can be used for constipation?
UB 25 x ST 25, SJ 6, KD 6
what can inner nei ting (under ST 44) be used to treat?
food retention
for stabbing stomach pain, which acupoint on the ST channel can be used since it is the xi cleft?
ST 34
what are DU 20, RN 6, and ST 36 good for?
prolapse
for retention of head in the yang ming, what are the key points to clear yang ming heat?
LI 4 x LI 11
why might you use SJ 6 and GB 34 together?
hypochondriac pain
what acupoints can be used for constipation due to excess? deficiency?
excess
LI 4 x LI 11 (heat accumulation)
RN 12, LV 3 (qi stagnation)
deficiency
UB 20, UB 21 x ST 36 (qi and blood deficiency)
RN 8 x RN 6 (cold accumulation)
which luo points on the earth channels can be used for abdominal distention and bloating? what other points can be used?
SP 4 x ST 40 (luo points on earth channels);
RN 12, ST 25, ST 36, ST 37
