Point Etiology Flashcards
(338 cards)
1
Q
Which point subdues running piglet Qi?
A
ST30
2
Q
Which points regulate Chong Mai?
A
SP4, KD5, KD8, KD12 (other KD points?)
3
Q
Which ST channel point benefits the breasts?
A
ST18
4
Q
Which ST points are for diarrhea?
A
ST21, ST25, ST37
5
Q
Which point supports correct Qi and fosters original Qi?
A
ST36
6
Q
Which ST points decrease rebellion?
A
ST19
7
Q
Which ST points alleviate vomiting?
A
ST24
8
Q
Which point treats dysentery?
A
ST37
9
Q
Which ST point treats either XS or XU intestinal problems?
A
ST37
10
Q
Which ST points benefit the uterus?
A
ST28, ST29, ST30
11
Q
Which ST point is for sweat disorders?
A
ST43
12
Q
Which ST point is for facial edema?
A
ST43
13
Q
Which point is for cold hands and feet?
A
ST44
14
Q
Which ST point is for upper jaw tooth pain?
A
ST42
15
Q
Which ST point is for lower jaw tooth pain?
A
ST44 (ST44+LI4 combo for tooth pain)
16
Q
Which ST points are for cough/wheezing?
A
ST18, ST19,
17
Q
Which ST point warms the LJ?
A
ST29
18
Q
Which ST point is for shoulder pain?
A
ST38
19
Q
Which stomach point is for facial paralysis?
A
ST42
20
Q
Which ST point is for foot muscle atrophy/impairment?
A
ST42
21
Q
Which ST points benefit eyes?
A
ST1, ST2, ST8
22
Q
Which ST points are for pain?
A
ST9 (acute lumbar pain), ST31 (lower limb pain), ST34, ST36, ST41, ST43 (foot pain), ST42 & ST44 (tooth pain)
23
Q
Which ST point moves SI Qi and transforms stagnation?
A
ST39
24
Q
Which ST points revive consciousness?
A
ST36, ST45
25
Which SP point stops bleeding?
SP1 (for XU bleeding)
26
Which SP point treats XS?
SP2, SP9
27
Which SP point treats XU?
SP3 (but also treats XS a little)
28
Which SP points promote urination?
SP7, SP6
29
Which SP point is for atrophy?
SP7
30
Which SP point regulates Chong Mai?
SP4
31
Which SP point regulates menstruation?
SP6, SP8, SP10 (harmonizes)
32
Which point invigorates blood flow for cramps?
SP8
33
Which SP point cools Xue and benefits skin?
SP10
34
Which SP point warms the LJ?
SP14
35
Which SP point descends rebellion for LJ?
SP14
36
Which point is for constipation (heat type)?
SP15
37
Which SP point regulates intestines?
SP15
38
Which SP point dissipates food/fluid accumulation?
SP17
39
All SP points resolve Damp except for which point?
SP1
40
Which point is for pain in the whole body?
SP21
41
What CV point treats edema?
CV9 for abdominal edema
42
Which CV point is for food stagnation?
CV10
43
Which CV point is for both XS and XU?
CV12
44
Which CV point benefits the breast?
CV17
45
Which CV point regulates gathering Qi?
CV17
46
Which CV point is for the tongue?
CV23
47
Which CV point is for leucorrhea?
CV3 (drains Damp)
48
Which CV point is very tonifying (for KD, SP, uterus)?
CV4
49
Which CV point revives from drowning?
CV1
50
Which CV point is for the uterus?
CV5
51
Which GV point treats hemorrhoids?
DU1
52
Which GV point is for Liver wind and spasm/muscle contraction?
DU8
53
Which GV point is for jaundice?
DU9 (resolves D-H in LV/GB)
54
Which GV point treats malaria?
DU13
55
Which GV point treats muteness?
DU15 (also tongue problems)
56
Which GV point counters prolapse?
DU20
57
Which GV point is a rescue point for collapse?
DU26
58
Which LU point relaxes sinews?
LU5
59
Which LU points are for XS and Heat conditions?
LU1, LU2, LU3
60
Which LU points are for both XS and XU?
LU5, LU6, LU7
61
Which LU point is for HAs and neck pain?
LU7
62
Which LU point benefits the throat?
LU10
63
Which LU point stops bleeding?
LU6
64
Which LI point treats diarrhea?
LI3
65
Which LI point regulates water passages?
LI6
66
Which LI point detoxes poison?
LI7
67
Which LI point alleviates itching?
LI11
68
Which LI points dissipate phlegm nodules?
LI14, LI15, LI16
69
Which LI points are for shoulder pain?
LI14, LI15, LI16
70
Which LI point adjusts sweating?
LI4
71
Which LI point is for the face/eyes/mouth/nose/ears?
LI4
72
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Heat anywhere?
LI11
73
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Wind-Heat?
DU14
74
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Xue-Heat?
SP10
75
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Damp-Heat?
SP9
76
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Phlegm-Heat?
ST40
77
Clearing Heat points: Which one for Organ Heat?
Ying-spring points
78
Clearing Heat points: Which one for SP D-H?
ST36
79
Clearing Heat points: Which one for LV/GB D-H?
GB34
80
Clearing Heat points: Which one for LI D-H?
ST37
81
Clearing Heat points: Which one for UB D-H?
CV3
82
Which HT point treats sudden loss of voice?
HT4
83
Which point treats deep frozen/cold sensation in bones?
HT4
84
Which HT point treats emotional disturbance?
HT5
85
Which point treats heart rhythm
HT5
86
Which is the only HT channel point for gynecological disorders?
HT5
87
Which HT point alleviates night sweats?
HT6
88
Which point treats steaming bones sensation?
HT6
89
Which HT point is for insomnia and memory loss?
HT7
90
Which HT point is for swollen/stiff tongue?
HT8
91
Which HT point benefits the eyes?
HT9
92
Which HT points benefit the tongue and throat?
HT7, HT8
93
Which SI point benefits the occiput, neck and back?
SI3
94
Which SI points treat epilepsy?
SI3, SI8
95
Which SI point expels both interior and exterior wind?
SI3
96
Which point eliminates internal wind from Du Mai?
SI3
97
Which SI point treats jaundice?
SI4
98
Which SI point is for XU?
SI6
99
Which SI point promotes lactation?
SI1 (+CV17), also SI11 for breasts
100
Which SI point is for numbness in fingers and for pain/stiffness?
SI2, SI7
101
Which SI point is for blurry eyes?
SI6
102
Which SI points expel Wind?
SI3, SI9, SI12, SI18
103
Which SI point descends rebellious Qi?
SI17
104
Which SI point for frozen shoulder?
SI12 but also SI10 and SI13 for shoulder
105
Which SI point benefits ears?
SI19
106
Which SI point s for tinnitus and reddish urine?
SI2
107
Which point is for anosmia?
UB7
108
Which UB point invigorates Xue and dispels UJ and MJ stasis?
UB17 (also UB15 for Xue stasis)
109
Which UB point stops bleeding?
UB17 (also UB20 (SP Back Shu) holds Xue)
110
Which UB point treats jaundice?
UB19
111
Which UB point regulates water passages?
UB22 & UB23
112
Which UB point warms the uterus?
UB23
113
Which UB point separates clear from turbid?
UB27 (SI Back Shu)
114
Which UB point drains turbid Damp?
UB27
115
Which UB point is for head and sensory orifices?
UB10
116
Which UB point stops leucorrhea and seminal emission?
UB30, also UB34
117
Which UB points regulate menstruation?
UB31 and UB34* (mostly UB34)
118
Which UB points are for menstrual cramps (for Xue and Qi flow)?
UB32, UB33
119
Which UB points are for sciatica?
UB36, UB37
120
Which UB points are for hemorrhoids?
UB36, UB40, (UB53), UB54, UB57, UB58, UB65
121
Which points are for axillary pain and sweating?
UB39 (lower He Sea of SJ), UB56, UB62
122
Which UB point stops vomiting and diarrhea?
UB40
123
Which point is for 5 Wind Syndrome?
UB39 (lower He Sea of SJ)
124
Which UB point nourishes yin and fosters original Qi?
UB43
125
Which UB point resolves phlegm?
UB43
126
Which UB point treats heel & foot pain?
UB56
127
Which UB point is for one sided HA?
UB62
128
Which UB point is for daytime epilepsy?
UB62
129
Which UB points pacify both internal and external wind?
UB62
130
Which point is for sudden onset Shan disorder?
UB63
131
Which point is for sudden onset thyroid disorder?
UB63
132
Which UB point treats stiffness and relaxes sinews (contractors, etc.)?
UB64
133
Which KD point descends XS from the head?
KD1
134
Which KD point helps with hypertension?
KD1
135
Which KD point clears XU heat?
KD2 and KD3
136
Which KD point treats XU below?
KD3
137
Which KD point treats XS above?
KD4 (and KD1); both anchor
138
Which point strengthens the will & dispels fear?
KD4
139
Which KD points regulate both Chong Mai and Red Mai?
KD5, KD8, KD13
140
Which KD point helps with sore throat?
KD6
141
Which KD point treats edema and regulates sweating?
KD7
142
Which KD point stops uterine bleeding (XU) and adjusts mensturation?
KD8
143
Which KD point transforms phlegm and treats psychoemotional problems?
KD9
144
Which KD point clears D-H from the LJ?
KD10
145
Which KD point astringes the essence?
KD12
146
Which KD point is for seminal emission and leucorrhea?
KD12
147
Which point treats the 4 Fullnesses (Qi, Water, Food, Xue)?
KD14
148
Which point is for constipation (cold type)?
KD16 (has warming action on intestines)
149
Which point treats severe post-partum abdominal or lateral costal pain?
KD18
150
Which KD point treats gynecological problems (including infertility)?
KD18
151
True or False? All points in the PC channel clear Heat
True
152
Which LV point treats Shan disorder?
LV1
153
Which point stops menstrual bleeding?
LV1
154
Which LV points stop bleeding?
LV1 (menstrual), LV2
155
Which LV point is for both XS and XU?
LV3
156
Which LV point treats plum stone Qi?
LV5
157
Which LV point disperses masses, invigorates Xue & helps with HT (stabbing, Xue stasis-type) pain?
LV14
158
Which point helps night crying in children?
PC9
159
Which point helps childhood nutritional impairment?
PC9
160
Which two channels reduce fevers?
PC and SJ/TW
161
What types of fevers can SJ channel treat?
mostly Wei and Qi levels (some distal points can TX Ying and Xue levels)
162
Which SJ point helps the tongue?
SJ1
163
Which SJ point helps the eyes?
SJ3
164
Which SJ point helps with blocked ears when flying?
SJ3
165
Which SJ point relaxes sinews and helps with wrist stiffness?
SJ4
166
Which SJ point helps with all kinds of HAs?
SJ5
167
Which SJ point is most important for moving Qi and clearing Heat in ALL 3 Jiaos?
SJ6
168
Which SJ point helps move stool?
SJ6
169
Which SJ points transform phlegm?
SJ10 (also dissipates nodules) and SJ13
170
Which SJ point is for sudden deafness or dim vision?
SJ16
171
Which SJ point eliminates Wind?
SJ17 (helps w/Bell's Palsy, Tigeminal Neuralgia, Lock Jaw...), SJ23
172
Which SJ point is for toothaches and cavities/tooth decay?
SJ21
173
Which point treats alcohol intoxication?
GB8
174
Which is the preeminent point for all diseases of the head, brain, sense organs and eyes?
GB20
175
Which GB point stops vomiting?
GB8
176
Which GB point helps with eyelid droop?
GB14
177
Which GB points help treat HA?
GB8 (for one-sided), GB20, GB38 (one-sided), GB41
178
Which GB point lowers phlegm and dissipates nodules?
GB21, GB41
179
Which GB point benefits breasts?
GB21
180
Which PC point clears Heat from 3 of the 4 levels?
PC3 (clears Qi, Ying and Xue levels)
181
Which PC point stops vomiting?
PC3, PC6
182
Which is the most important point for chest disorders?
PC6
183
Which PC points cool the Xue?
PC3, PC4, PC7, PC8
184
Which PC points clear Heat from the Ying level?
PC3, PC7, PC8
185
Which PC point transforms phlegm?
PC5
186
Which PC point treats jaundice?
PC6
187
Which PC point can help with coma and heat collapse?
PC8
188
Which point is the best for severe heat conditions?
PC9
189
Which GB point expedites delivery?
GB21 (placenta delivery)
190
Which GB point regulates Qi in the 3 Jiao?
GB23
191
Which point helps coldness below the waist (Yang Xu)?
GB26
192
Which GB point stops leucorrhea?
GB26
193
Which GB point alleviates itching?
GB31
194
Which GB point is for sinking disorders like uterine prolapse?
GB26
195
Which is the most important point for sciatica?
GB30
196
Which GB point expels Wind, Damp and Cold?
GB32
197
Which GB point benefits the sinews and clears LV/GB Damp-Heat?
GB34
198
Which point harmonizes Shao Yang? (Simultaneous fever/chills, bitter taste, nausea/vomiting, jaundice)
GB34 (for D-H in LV/GB), GB38, GB40
199
Which GB point detoxes poison?
GB36
200
Which GB points benefit the eyes?
GB1, GB37 (also SI6)
201
Which point is for heaviness from the waist down?
GB38
202
Which point benefits the Bone Marrow and bone weakness?
GB39
203
Which point is for muscle flaccidity/contraction?
GB39
204
All points on the LU meridian clear heat except?
LU9
205
All points on the LI meridian clear heat except?
LI4
206
In general Back Shu points __________
tonify
207
In general Front Mu points ___________
sedate
208
CV3 does what?
sedates excess
209
CV4 does what?
tonifies deficiency
210
CV6 vs CV17 (which moves Qi in UJ/MJ/LJ?)
CV6 moves Qi in MJ, LJ
| CV17 moves Qi in UJ
211
Which points are for Yin edema?
CV9, ST28
212
Which points are for Yang edema? (facial?)
UB39, LU7 (+LI6)
| (Du26) for facial edema: Yang edema
213
What's the only point needled obliquely between the abdomen (perp) and chest (trans)?
CV15 (downward)
214
Which point regulates Zong Qi?
CV17
215
Which points treat aphasia?
RN23, DU15, HT5
216
What does DU4 do?
tonifies KD Yang only; and warms the Ming Men
| unlike RN4 which tonifies both Yin & Yang
217
Which point is for malaria?
PC5
218
Which point is for Boils?
DU10
219
Which points are for External Wind?
GB20, DU16, UB12, LI4, SJ5, (UB62)
220
Which points are for Wind-Heat?
DU14, SJ5, LU10, LU11, LI11, LI4
221
Which points are for Internal Wind?
GB20, DU12, DU16, UB10, UB62, DU20...
222
What's the only point called "Wind" in the LJ?
GB31 (Wind Market, for skin problems)
223
To open the nose, needle which points?
LU7, LI4, LI20, DU23
224
Which direction do you needle DU23?
For a stuffy nose, needle posteriorly (down)
| For a runny nose, needle anteriorly (up)
225
Which points are for facial paralysis?
RN24, Jia cheng jian, ST4
226
Which point is for rectal prolapse?
DU1
227
Which Du mai point is a good pediatric point?
DU12
228
What types of Heat does DU14 clear?
Exterior W-H, Shao Yang Heat, Yang Ming (channel only; 4 bigs)
229
Which point is for visible phlegm in the Lungs?
LU5
230
Which point is for phlegm anywhere in the body?
| P-H, P-C, visible or invisible
ST40
231
Which point combination to stop hemoptysis (lung bleeding)?
LU6 + UB17
232
Moxa at LU6 treats what?
hemorrhoid
233
What's the only point that's for W-C only?
LU7
234
Which LU point is for ext or interior, XS or XU, water?
LU7
235
Which LU point is for interior, XU, Phlegm?
LU9
236
What do the 4 gates treat? (LI4 + LV3)
Internal LV Wind and dysmenorrhea
237
Which point opens the LU water passage?
LI6
238
Which point combination is a powerful Qi and Xue tonic (and immune system tonic)?
LI10 + ST36
239
Can you thread ST4?
yes, ST4-ST6 1-1.5 cun
240
Which point helps for dizziness d/t D-P and Yangming HA?
ST8
241
What are the points to regulate lactation?
ST18 + CV17 + SI1 (+SP18)
242
Which point is for ST prolapse?
ST21
243
What's the basic point for diarrhea?
ST36
244
Which point is for either acute or chronic constipation?
ST25
245
Which point is for acute diarrhea?
ST25 (+ST36)
246
which point is for chronic diarrhea?
UB20
247
What are points for constipation?
ST25, SJ6, KD6, UB25
248
What are water metabolism points?
ST28, CV9, SJ4, UB22, UB39
249
Which ST point is for Xue stasis and amenorrhea?
ST29
250
Which ST point is for Water (metabolism)?
ST28
251
What is the basic point of amenorrhea?
SP6
252
What point combination is for the abdomen?
ST36 + CV12
253
What point combination is for the epigastrium?
ST36 + CV12 + PC6
254
What point combination tonifies the MJ?
ST36 + SP3
255
What point combination boosts the immune system?
ST36 + LI10
256
What point combination prevents stroke? (internal W)
ST36 + GB39
257
What point combination prevents Cold? (external W)
ST36 + UB12
258
Which point increases ST acid?
ST36
259
Which point is for SI Qi pain and SI Qi tied?
ST39
260
Which point is the empirical distal point for shoulder pain?
ST38
261
What is the distal point for facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, Yangming HA?
ST44 (+LI4)
262
What point is for ST heat?
ST44 (+LI11)
263
Which point is good for either XU or XS type uterine bleeding?
SP1
264
Which point removes stagnations of Xue, Cold & Food?
SP4
265
What are some points for Food stagnation?
SP4, ST36, CV12, PC6
266
Which point is for medial foot edema?
SP5
267
Which point is for lateral foot edema?
GB41
268
Which point is for facial edema?
DU26
269
KD6 vs SP6
KD6 is for KD Yin
| SP6 is for all body Yin
270
What are some points for insomnia?
SP6, HT7, An Mian
271
What are some basic points for Lin syndrome?
CV3, UB28, SP9
272
SP9 vs ST40
SP9 for Damp, ST40 for Phlegm
273
Which point can both cool and move Xue?
SP10
274
What is a point combo for moving Xue?
SP10 + UB17
275
What is a point combo for cooling Xue?
SP10 + LI11 + UB40
276
Which point is for moving muscular pain?
SP21
277
Which point tonifies HT Qi?
HT5
278
Which point nourishes HT Yin?
HT6
279
What point combination stops night sweats?
HT6 + KD7
280
What point combination stops spontaneous sweating?
LI4 + KD7
281
What point nourishes HT Xue?
HT7
282
What is the basic point to calm Shen?
HT7 (+SP6, Anmian)
283
Which point clears HT Heat/Fire?
HT8 (+LI11)
284
Which point opens the HT Orifices?
HT9 (for Phlegm misting HT & P-F harassing mind)
285
What point helps for when you're tired but can't fall asleep?
HT7
286
What is the empirical point to promote lactation?
SI1
287
What points do you bleed for indigestion?
SP1 & LV1
288
Which points are for vertex (Jue Yin) HA?
SI3, LV3, UB67
289
Which point brightens the eyes?
SI6
290
Which points are for difficulty rotating neck (torticollis / stiff neck)?
SI7 + Luo Zhen
291
Which SI point benefits the ears?
SI19
292
Which point is for problem with neck flexion/extension?
UB60
293
Which point is clinically used for anti-aging?
SI6
294
Which Jing-well points can you moxa?
SP1 (for bleeding), LV1 (for cold), KD1 (for Yang Rising)
295
Which Jing-well points can you bleed?
LU11 (for sore throat)
296
Which points treat insomnia?
+KD6, -UB62, UB1
297
Which points treat somnolence?
+UB62, -KD6, UB1
298
What is the local point for occipital HAs?
UB10 (clears the brain)
299
What does UB12 do?
releases Exterior Wind (W-H and W-C)
300
What is the basic point for cough/asthma?
UB13
301
What is the basic point for palpitation?
UB15
302
What is the basic point for jaundice?
UB18
303
What is the basic point for chronic diarrhea?
UB20
304
What is the basic point for lower back pain?
UB23
305
Which point is for Po?
UB42
306
Which point is for Shen?
UB44
307
Which point is for Hun?
UB47
308
Which point is for Yi?
UB49
309
Which point is for Zhi?
UB52
310
What is the basic point for hiccups?
UB17
311
What point combination moves Xue?
SP10 + UB17
312
What point combination is for the diaphragm?
PC6 + UB17
313
What point treats very chronic diseases with great debility?
UB43
314
What does UB32 do?
moves blood stasis & regulates menstruation
315
What are the most important gynecological points on the front of the abdomen?
RN3, ST29, KD12 (Zi Gong xue)
316
What point on SJ is for ear infection, tinnitus, deafness?
SJ5
317
What point calms Shen (for schizophrenia & split personality combined)?
GB13
318
What point is for retention of placenta after birth?
GB21
319
At what point is the liver apex?
KD21
320
What point on the GB channel is for eye infection, clears Heat (from eyes), internal AND external Wind?
GB20
321
Which point has good descending action along midaxillary/nipple line?
GB21
322
Which GB point is for leucorrhea?
GB26
323
Which GB point is for skin diseases?
GB31
324
Which GB point improves eyesight and eliminates floaters?
GB37
325
Moxa to which GB point increases the T-cell count and prevents stroke?
GB39
326
Which GB point is for Bone Bi syndrome?
GB39 (+UB11)
327
Which point combination prevents Wind-stroke?
GB39 + moxa to ST36
328
Which GB point strengthens the GB mental aspect?
GB40
329
Which GB point is used for phantom pain?
GB40
330
Which GB point is for Shaoyang HA?
GB41
331
Which GB point inhibits lactation?
GB41
332
Which point is for Cold in the LV channel?
LV1
333
Which point for priapism, itching, vaginal discharge?
LV5
334
Which LV point is more commonly sedated than tonified and vice versa?
LV3 (sedate more often) (vs LV 2 sedate only)
| LV8 (tonify more often)
335
Which LV point is for LV overacting SP?
LV13
336
Which LV point is for LV overacting ST?
LV14
337
Which LV point is to relieve Food retention and soothe LV Qi
LV13
338
Which LV point is for any kind of hypochondriac pain? (XS or XU)
LV14
