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Meridians and Acupunture Points Flashcards

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The 5 Shu Points

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Jing-well
Ying-spring
Shu-stream
Jing-river
He-sea

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The 5 Shu Points Overview

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The transporting points
One of the most important group of acupuncture points since the qi flowing through this portion of the channels moves through a dynamic change in quality

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The 5 Shu Points Locations

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All located at or distal to the elbow and knee joints

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Jing-Well Points Location

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The first or last points of their respective channels

All located on the tips of the fingers or toes at the corner of the nail bed (Exception KD 1, bottom of foot)

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Jing meaning

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Well

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Jing Well Point Overview

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The point at which the qi eminates or rises

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Jing Well Indications

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Fullness below the heart
Diseases of the Zang
Clearing heat, restoring consciousness, and rescuing collapse.
Acute conditions
Eliminate pathogenic factors quickly- pulls out excess energy quickly.
Treats opposite end of the channel- pulls from the end
Quickly changes mood

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Ying-Spring Point Locations

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All on the hands and feet.
Second or second to last points of respective channel.

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Ying Meaning

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Spring

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Ying-Spring Overview

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Point at which the qi glides

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Ying Spring Indications

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Heat in the body
Treat problems all along the channel, especially at the other end

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Jing-Well Element on Yin Channel

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Wood

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Jing-Well element on yang channel

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Metal

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Ying-Spring element on yin channel

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Fire

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Ying Spring element on yang channel

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Water

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Shu Stream Point Location

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Three arm yin- all located of flexure of the wrist
Other 9 channels - located proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal or metatarso-phalangeal joints
3rd point on all channels (exception GB is on the 4th)

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Shu Stream overview

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the point at which the qi pours through
Shu stream points of the yin channels are the yuan source points

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Shu

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to transport

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Shu Stream point indications

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Heaviness of the body
Pain of the joints

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Jing-River Points location

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Proximal to the wrist and ankle joints

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Jing

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to pass through

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Jing-River Points overview

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The point at which the qi flows

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Jing-River Indications

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cough and wheeze (dyspnea)
Chills and fever

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He-Sea Point overview

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The point at which the qi enters inward

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He Sea point location
situated close to the elbow or knee joints
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He
to unite
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He-Sea point indications
Counterflow qi ( rebelious qi) and diarrhea Diseases of the stomach and disorders resulting from irregular eating and drinking Dampness or damp heat
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He-Sea Element on yin channel
Water
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He Sea element of yang channel
Earth
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The 5 Phase Points on yin channel
Jing well- wood Ying Spring- fire He-Sea - water
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The 5 Phase Points on yang channel
Jing well- metal Ying spring- water He Sea- earth
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Law of Mother Child (5 phase points)
tonify or sedate a channel or zangfu according to the generating sequence of the 5 phases Deficiency: reinforce mother Excess: reduce the child
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Horary Points
Element within same element i.e. metal within metal
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Yuan Source Points Overview
Points where yuan primary qi, original qi, surfaces and lingers Also called yuan-primary points
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Yuan Source Points Location
Around the ankles and wrists 3rd point on yin channels 4th point on yang channels (exception GB on 5th)
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Yuan Source Points Indications
Good for tonifying qi and treating zang and fu organ disorders Source point for yuan qi on each meridian "Master instructions" Teaches organ how to be a good organ Brings organ back to normal function and strengthens active cells of organ
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Luo-Connecting Points Overview
Each Luo-connecting channel has a Luo-connecting point located on limbs increases connection between paired channels and organs Strengthens connection between the internally-externally paired channels and zangfu
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Luo-Connecting indications
Disorders of their paired channel or zang-fu organs Disorders in regions reached by luo-connecting channels Psycho-emotional disorders
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Great Luo
Spleen 21 Pathology: Excess - whole body in pain Deficiency - all the extremities, joint weakness
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Xi-Cleft Points overview
Points of accumulation Points where the channels qi gathers/collects and plunges deeper
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Xi-Cleft Point location
all four extremeties
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Xi-Cleft Indications
Acute pain and conditions Sudden onset of problems, severe, emergency, or acute episode of chronic condition Useful for intractable problems that haven't responded well to other treatment
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Xi-Cleft Yin channels point indication
Treat blood disorders
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Front Mu point Function
Indicating and treating Zang fu organ's problem (internal medicine)
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Front Mu Point Overview
Zang-fu organ's qi is infused onto the front of the body Point where energy of the respective organ gathers or collects
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Front Mu Point Location
On chest or abdomen over associated organ
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Front Mu point Application
Used in combination with back shu points to treat zang-fu disorders Used to treat problems of that specific organ
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Back Shu Point Locations
On the back, lateral to the spine
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Back Shu Point Functions
Diagnosing and treating corresponding organs' disorder Affecting organ function
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Back Shu Point Overview
Specific points located on back where the organs' qi is infused Transporting qi to respective organs
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Hui Meeting Points overview
Special set of points which have broad effect on their related area of the body Also called "the eight influential points" or "the gathering points"
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The Confluent Points of the 8 Extraordinary Vessels Overview
Activate their respective extraordinary channel "one point wonder" to access the associated vessel
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The Four and Six Command Points overview
4 points that command a particular area or region of the body 2 more points added in later generations (PC-6 Du-26)
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The Four and Six Command Points Function
treat any kind of disorder in these regions: deficient, excess, hot, cold, chronic, acute.
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The Four Seas Points Overview
Strong effect on their related systems within the body: Sea of Qi Sea of Blood Sea of Water and Grain Sea of Marrow
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Sea of Qi
Effects the amount and flow of qi within the body
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Sea of Blood
Effects the amount and flow of blood in the body
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Sea of Water and Grain
Effects digestion and appetite
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Sea of Marrow
Effects mental functioning and energy levels (bones, spine, brain, mental function)
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The Lower He Sea Points Overview
In addition to the twelve He-sea points, each of the six fu organs has another he-sea point on the three yang meridians of the foot (all located below knee) Six points designated for fu organ disorders
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Window of the Heavens Points overview
"Windows of the Sky" 10 points designated for disharmony between the qi of the body and the head, with qi. or blood rebelling upwards (most have tian in the name)
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Window of the Heavens Indications
Facilitate smooth flow of blood and qi to and from the brain Can influence the sense orifices
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Window of the Heavens Location
All but 2 of 10 located around the neck Neck= Junction of the head and body Other two= Upper torso (PC 1 and LU 3)
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Thirteen Ghost Points Indications
Designated to treat mania or epilepsy
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What group of points of the yin channels are yuan source points?
Shu stream points of the yin channels are the yuan source points

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