Governing Vessel Flashcards by Michelle Callihan

Primary Pathway of GV

Lower abdomen—> perineum —> GV1

midline of sacrum—> interior of spinal column

nape of neck (GV16)—> BRAIN —>vertex (GV20)

forehead—>NOSE—>philtrum (GV26)

the junction of upper lip & gum (GV28)

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Branches of GV?

1.) LOWER ABD to GENITALS (around anus) ascends to KIDNEYs

#2.) LOWER ABD winds @ external genitals ascends to middle Umbilicus passes thru **HEARTwinds @ mouth ascends to _ST1 _**

#3.) BL1 converges at GV20 enters BRAIN emerges GV16 descends thru BL12 enters the KIDNEYS

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Luo Connecting vessel of GV?

GV1—> bilaterally along side of spine

nape of neck—> spreads over OCCIPUT

at scapular region connects w/ BL channel—> spreads thru spine

**In excess: stiffness of spine

**in deficiency: heaviness of head & shaking of head

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Where does GV path originate?

BAO (uterus & sperm)

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Actions of GV points?

Tx disorders of spine

GV14: Tx anus, rectum & intestines, urinary system, genitals & uterus

GV4, 6, 8, 11, 12: Tx Zang-Fu Organs

GV20, 24, 11: Tx brain & spirit (HT)

GV15-28: Tx tongue, eyes, nose

GV10, 13, 14: Tx febrile dz & reduce heat

GV16: Tx exterior & interior wind

**Strong action for clearing heat & wind

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Luo connecting pt of GV?

GV1

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Meating pt of GV w/ 6 Yang channels?

GV14 - Sea of Qi pt

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Sea of Qi Point?

GV15

**and GV14

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Sea of Marrow point on GV?

GV16 - Window of Heaven Pt

**and GV20

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Sea of Marrow Pt on GV?

GV20

**and GV16

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6 command points - Point of recessitation?

GV26

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GV1 Indications?

Local disorders of anus

Genito-urinary disorders

Spine problems

Mental/neurological disorders

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GV1 actions (Luo Connecting pt)?

Tx hemorrhoids

Benefits 2 lower yin

Activates the channel & alleviates pain (spine)

Calms the spirit (spreads over occiput)

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Middle & lower back points?

GV1

GV3

GV4

GV8

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GV3 actions?

Lumbar Yang gate

Main point for lower back & leg pain (benefits lumbar region)

Dispels cold-damp (regulates LW)

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GV3 indiscations?

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Cold-damp in LW (Excess patterns)

**pain/numbness & motor impairment of both lumbar region & legs

**Seminal emissions, impotence, white turbidity

GV4 actions?

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Builds Fire of Gate of Life (Tonifies KD Yang)

Regulates GV

Benefits lumbar spine

Clear heat - 5 internal Organs

***Strongest Point For Tonifying KD-Yang*

GV4 Indications?

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KD-Yang deficiency

GV: Opisthotonos, splitting H/A, epilepsy

GV3 vs GV4

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GV3 is more DISPERSIVE vs GV4 is more BUILDING

Local point for back ache vs Tonify KD Yang

(supports “Fire of the Gate of Life”

GV8?

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Sinew contraction (wind related to muscle & tendons)

LV-Wind

Anger injuring the LV

Upper back points?

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GV9

GV10

GV11

GV12

GV13

GV14

GV9?

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Treat jaundice (MW)

Expands the chest & diaphram (UW)

Alleviates cough

Local pain/stiffness of spine

**Level w/ Diaphram Shu - BL17

(Bottom of the Lung GV9 & GV10)

Jaundice types?

Yin vs Yang?

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Yin type: Dull yellow, cold limbs, clear urine, loose stools, pale tongue w/ wht TC

Damp-Cold

Yang type: Bright yellow, constipation, dark urine, red tongue w/ yellow TC

Damp-Heat

GV10?

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Clears heat & detoxifies Poison

**Blood-heat toxicity

Empiricle point for furuncles

Lung disorders (cough, asthma, wheezing)

Local back pain/stiffness

GV11 - Actions?

Tonifies the HT & LU \* Calms the Spirit "Spirit Pathway" \*\*Level w/ BL15 (Back-shu of HT)

GV11 Indications?

Deficiency of Gathering Qi \*\*HT: fright palpitations, HT pain, insomnia, amnesia, muddled thinking, anxiety, stress \*\*LU: SOB, sadness, cough, dyspnea Internal Wind Local pain of Upper back

GV12 Actions?

Clears Heat fro LU & HT Calms the Spirit Pacifies Wind \*\*Good at clearing heat from chest

GV12 Indications?

Heat in the chest Internal wind (childhood fright epilepsy, rigidity, arched back)

GV11 vs GV12

Tx HT, spirit, LU **mostly tonify** _vs_ **mostly clear heat ** **Deficiency** patterns of HT & LU _vs_ **Excess** patterns of HT & LU (d/t heat in chest) **Sadness, anxiety** _vs_ **Mania** Level w/ **HT back-shu** _vs_ level w/ **LU back-shu**

GV13 Actions?

Clear heat & treat malaria Regulates the channel & clears wind *\*\*Fever & Malaria*

GV13 indications?

Febrile dz internal wind

GV14 actions?

Clear heat & treat Malaria ***Meeting pt of GV & 6 Yang channels*** Expels exterior wind Pacifies interior wind Tonifies Qi & Yang deficiency ***\*\*Also named "Hundred Taxations"***

GV14 Indications?

Acute febrile dz ***(can clear pathogens from all 3 stages)*** Malaria Summer-heat stroke Wind-heat skin condition Sweating disorders Deficiency & exhaustion Local pain & stiffness Interior Wind Nosebleed that does not stop

GV15?

Benefit the **_tongue_** & tx muteness (inability to speak, loss of voice) **Voice issues d/t "Stiff Tongue"** Interior/exterior wind Stiffness/pain of neck or spine ***\*\*Point of Sea of Qi*** ***"Muteness Door"***

GV16 (Palace of Wind)?

Eliminates Wind (Interior or Exterior) _**\*\*All types of WIND dz**_ - "the hundred diseases of the head" **Sea of Marrow Point** (Nourish Sea of Marrow) \*\*Stiffness/pain in neck **Window of Heaven Point** (Meeting of GV & Yang-Linking) **Ghost Point** (Calm Spirit) \*\*Mental disorders

GV20?

Regulates Yang & pacifies Wind **_(interior wind, uprising of excess Yang)_** \*\*Subdues Yang, raises Yang **_(sinking of deficient Yang, prolapse)_** ***Meeting of GV w/ BL. GB, TW & LV (3 Yang 5 Meetings)*** **Point of Sea Marrow** (Calms the Spirit) Nasal congestion/discharge/bleeding

GV23?

Main point for **_NOSE issues_** Eye disorders ("Hall of Brightness") Calm the spirit (Ghost point) Eliminates wind, benefits head/face, dispels swelling

GV24 ("Courtyard of Spirit")?

**_Benefits:_** brain & calms spirit **_(Spirit issues)_** head & eliminates Wind (Wind syndromes) nose/eyes (Nasal/eye disorders)

GV26? Ghost point 6 command point "Mans Middle"

**_Restore consciousness_** & calm spirit (spirit issues) ***Meeting pt of GV w/ LI, ST*** **_Acute midline lumbar sprain_** Face/nose disorders

Governing Vessel Flashcards

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