Point Functions: Shu, Mu, Xi Cleft, Luo, He Sea Flashcards by L von Miller

these are functions for which point? what is the category?

regulates lung qi*
supplements taxation & detriment
clears vacuity heat
harmonizes construction & blood

indications: cough, asthma, chest pain, spitting of blood, afternoon fever, night sweating

UB 13

Fei Shu - Back Shu of LU

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frees the channels & quickens the connecting vessels
soothes the liver & rectifies the qi*

indications: cardiac pain, palpitation, stuffy chest, cough, vomiting

UB 14

Jue Yin Shu - Back Shu of PC

(regulates the up & down movement of diaphragm, to soothe the liver)

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nourishes the heart & quiets the spirit*
clears heat & stabilizes the disposition
loosens the chest & regulates qi

indications: cardiac pain, palpitation, loss of memory, mania, panic, epilepsy, nocturnal emission, cough, spitting of blood, night sweating

UB 15

Xin Shu - Back Shu of HT

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supplements construction blood*
disperses stasis & dispels hemocystic damp heat
stabilizes the spirit & brightens the eyes*

indications: jaundice, hypochondriac pain, redness of the eye, blurring vision, night blindness, mental disorders, epilepsy, spitting of blood, epistaxis, backache

UB 18

Gan Shu - Back Shu of LV

(both UB 18 & UB 19, the LV Shu and GB Shu, brighten the eyes. but UB 18 has more to do with blood.)

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clears gall bladder fire, dispels damp heat*
harmonizes the stomach
loosens the diaphragm
brightens the eyes*

indications: jaundice, bitter taste, hypochondriac & chest pain, pulmonary tuberculosis

UB 19

Dan Shu - Back Shu of GB

(both UB 18 & UB 19, the LV Shu and GB Shu, brighten the eyes. but UB 19 deals with damp heat bc the GB’s main pathology is heat, fire, damp heat.)

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supports earth to dispel water-damp
rectifies the spleen to improve movement & transformation*

indications: epigastric pain, abdominal distention, diarrhea, dysentery, bloody stool, vomiting, anorexia, jaundice, edema, profus menstruation, backache

UB 20

Pi Shu - Back Shu of SP

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regulates the center & harmonizes the stomach*
transforms damp & disperses stagnation*
supports center qi to eliminate vacuity

indications: epigastric pain, hypochondriac & chest pain, abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia

UB 21

Wei Shu - Back Shu of ST

(stagnation refers to hollow organs/fu)

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regulates qi & disinhibits water
indications: pain & stiffness of the lower back, borborygmus, abdominal distention, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, edema

UB 22

San Jiao Shu - Back Shu of SJ

(this point regulates qi & circulates fluids among the 3 jiaos)

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supplements the kidney & strengthens transformative action of qi*
dispels water-damp
strengthens the lumbus & spine
boosts water & invigorates fire*
benefits the ears & eyes

indications: nocturnal emission, impotence, enuresis, leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, low back pain, weak knees, tinnitus, deafness, dizziness, blurring vision, edema, asthma, diarrhea

UB 23

Shen Shu - Back Shu of KD

(“boosts water & invigorates fire” refers to Ming Men)

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courses & regulates the large & small intestine*
rectifies qi & transforms stagnation*

indications: abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, constipation, low back pain, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities, sciatica

UB 25

Da Chang Shu - Back Shu of LI

(stagnation refers to hollow organs/fu)

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rectifies the small intestine
transforms stagnation & accumulation*
promotes the separation of the clear & the turbid*
regulates the urinary bladder

UB 27

Xiao Chang Shu - Back Shu of SI

(SI functions to separate the clear & turbid. stagnation refers to hollow organs/fu.)

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regulates the urinary bladder*
perfuses the lower jiao
disinhibits the lumbus, dispels wind damp*
supplements the lower origin

indications: retention of urine, enuresis, frequent urination, diarrhea, constipation, stiffness & pain of the lower back

UB 28

Pang Guang Shu - Back Shu of Urinary Bladder

(between UB 28 & UB 40, which both disinhibit the lumbus & dispel wind damp, only UB 40 clears blood & discharges heat.)

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clears & diffuses upper burner
courses lung qi*

LU 1

Front Mu of LU

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restores upward & downward bearing of qi dynamic
courses & regulates the large intestine*
supports earth & transforms dampness

ST 25

Front Mu of LI

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regulates the blood chamber
warms the palace of essence
disinhibits the bladder*
rectifies the lower burner

Ren 3

Front Mu of UB

(functions for the uterus & womb, since it is located in low abdomen)

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banks the kidney and secures the root
supplements qi & returns yang
warms & regulates the blood chamber and the palace of the essence
dispels cold-dampness & eliminates cold in the genitals
regulates original qi & dissipates pathogens*
safeguards health & prevents disease*
separates the clear & the turbid*

Ren 4

Front Mu of SI

(major tonification point! tonifies qi & blood.)

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warms the kidney & invigorates yang*
regulates the menses & checks vaginal discharge

Ren 5

Front Mu of SJ

(KD Yang is kind of like SJ - it sends warmth & moves qi)

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harmonizes the stomach & downbears counterflow*
fortifies the spleen & disinhibits dampness

Ren 12

Front Mu of ST (and Influential of Fu)

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disperses congealed phlegm in the chest & diaphragm*
transforms damp stagnating in the central burner
clears the heart & stabilizes the mind*
rectifies qi & frees the center

Ren 14

Front Mu of HT

(located right over diaphragm, so functions are more relevant to location than to category)

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regulates qi & downbears counterflow*
clears the lung & transforms phlegm
loosens the chest & disinhibits the diaphragm*

Ren 17

Front Mu of PC (and Influential of Qi)

(functions more as an Influential of Qi - e.g. Ren 17 + PC 6 = rectify qi)

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courses gall bladder qi*
transforms damp heat
harmonizes the central burner

GB 24

Front Mu of GB

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warms kidney cold*
abducts water damp
downbears stomach counterflow
soothes the sinews & quickens the connecting vessels
promotes free flow through the waterways (regulates the waterways)

GB 25

Front Mu of KD

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courses the liver & rectifies qi*
quickens the blood & transforms stasis

LV 13

Front Mu of SP

(used when LV is invading SP, to regulate relationship between LV & SP)

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dispels evils & heat from the blood chamber (uterus)*
harmonizes mid-stage patterns
transforms phlegm & disperses stasis
calms the liver & disinhibits qi*

LV 14

Front Mu of LV

(refers to uterine blood)

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these are functions for which point? what is the category? - regulates lung qi & causes lung qi to descend - clears heat - stops bleeding indications: cough, pain in the chest, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, spasmodic pain of the elbow & arm

LU 6 Xi Cleft of LU

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears heat - stops pain - expels wind - benefits the throat indications: headache, swelling of the face, sore throat, borborygmus, abdominal pain, aching of shoulder & arm

LI 7 Xi Cleft of LI

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - removes obstructions from the channel - stops pain - quiets the heart & spirit / calms the heart - clears construction & cools the blood - loosens the chest & rectifies qi - strengthens the mind indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, epistaxis, hematemesis, hemoptysis, chest pain, faruncle, epilepsy

PC 4 Xi Cleft of PC

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears & drains pathogenic heat in the triple burner - soothes the liver & rectifies qi - remove obstructions from the channel - benefits the eyes & ears* - stops pain indications: deafness, pain in the ear, epilepsy, pain in the arm

SJ 7 Xi Cleft of SJ (used for acute allergic reactions in eyes & ears)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - nourishes heart yin - clears heat - stops sweating - clears heart fire - subdues vacuous Yang - quiets the spirit disposition / calms the mind - secures the exterior indications: cardiac pain, hysteria, night sweating, hemoptysis, epistaxis, sudden loss of voice

HT 6 Xi Cleft of HT

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - frees the channels & quickens the connecting vessels / removes obstructions from the channel - brightens the eyes - benefits sinews (Marianne) indications: blurring of vision, pain in the shoulder, elbow, and arm

SI 6 Xi Cleft of SI aka "Nourishing the Elderly"

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - removes obstructions form the channel - regulates qi & blood - regulates the uterus - stops pain indications: abdominal pain & distention, diarrhea, edema, dysuria, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea

SP 8 Xi Cleft of SP

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - subdues rebellious qi* - removes obstructions from the channel - expels dampness & wind indications: pain & numbness of the knee, gastric pain, mastitis, motor impairment of the lower extremities

ST 34 Xi Cleft of ST (used for acute nausea, vomiting, hiccups - rebellious ST qi)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - regulates the menses - courses the lower jiao indications: irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, prolapse of the uterus, dysuria, blurring vision

KD 5 Xi Cleft of KD

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears heat - stops pain - soothes the sinews & quickens the connecting vessels - opens the portals & quiets the spirit indications: pain in the external malleolus, motor impairment & pain of the lower limbs, backache, mania, epilepsy, infantile convulsions

UB 63 Xi Cleft of UB

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - frees the channels & connecting vessels / removes obstructions from the channel - regulates qi & blood - promotes smooth flow of liver qi - stops pain indications: abdominal pain, hypochondriac pain, diarrhea, hernia, uterine bleeding, prolonged lochia

LV 6 Xi Cleft of LV

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - disinhibits the liver & gall bladder - dispels wind - resolves toxins & clears heat indications: pain in the neck, chest, thigh and hypochondriac region, rabies, gall stone attacks

GB 36 Xi Cleft of GB

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - diffuses the lung an dispels cold - courses channels and frees the connecting vessels indications: cough, asthma, sore throat, pain & weakness

LU 7 Luo of LU (Influential of Ren, Command of Head & Neck)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - regulates the waterways - frees the connecting vessels indications: redness of the eye, tinnitus, deafness, epistaxis, aching of the hand & arm, sore throat, edema

LI 6 Luo of LI LI 6 + LU 9 = host guest combo for wind cold due to LU Qi Xu

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears heat & eliminates vexation - loosens the chest & rectifies qi* - downbears counterflow & checks vomiting indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, stuffy chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, stomachache, nausea, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, insomnia, febrile disease, irritability, malaria, contractive pain of the elbow

PC 6 Luo of PC (Confluent Yin Wei)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - dissipates wind & resolves the exterior - clears heat & resolves toxins - frees the channels & quickens the connecting vessels indications: febrile disease, headache, pain in the cheek, strained neck, deafness, tinnitus, pain in hypochondriac region, motor impairment of the elbow and arm, pain of the fingers, hand tremor

SJ 5 Luo of SJ (Confluent of Yang Wei)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - quiets the spirit & regulates heart qi indications: palpitation, dizziness, blurring of vision, aphasia, sore throat, sudden loss of voice, pain in wrist & elbow

HT 5 Luo of HT

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears the spirit-mind - resolves exterior heat - courses channel evils indications: neck rigidity, headache, dizziness, spasmodic pain int he elbow & fingers, febrile disease, mania

SI 7 Luo of SI SI 7 + HT 7 = host guest combo for psycho-emotional issues

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - supports the spleen & stomach* - rectifies qi - regulates the Chong meridian* indications: gastric pain, abdominal pain& distention, dysentery, vomiting, diarrhea, borborygmus

SP 4 Luo of SP (and Confluent of Chong) (SP Luo goes into intestines & stomach)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - harmonizes the stomach* - transforms phlegm-damp* - clears the spirit disposition indications: muscular atrophy, motor impairment, swelling or impairment of the lower limbs, cough, asthma, excessive sputum, chest pain, headache, dizziness, vertigo, mania, epilepsy, constipation

ST 40 Luo of ST ST 40 + SP 3 = host guest combo for phlegm damp due to SP Qi Xu

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - courses liver - disinhibits damp heat indications: retention of urine, enuresis, hernia, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, pruritis vulvae, weakness of the legs

LV 5 Luo of LV

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - regulates the liver & brightens the eyes - dispels wind & disinhibits damp pain in the knee, muscular atrophy, motor impairment & pain of the lower extremities, blurring of vision, opthalmalgia, night blindness, distending pain of the breast

GB 37 Luo of GB GB 37 + LV 3 = host guest combo for eye problems due to LV Blood Xu

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - regulates the kidney & harmonizes the blood - supplements essence-spirit heel pain, stiffness & pain in the lower back, spitting of blood, asthma, dysuria, blurring vision

KD 4 Luo of KD

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - dispels Tai Yang pathogens - dissipates wind damp in the channels & connecting vessels indications: headache, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, blurring vision, back pain, weakness of the leg, hemorrhoids

UB 58 Luo of UB UB 58 + KD 3 = host guest combo for back pain due to KD Xu

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - discharges lung fire* - downbears counterflow - clears upper burner heat* indications: hemoptysis, sore throat, cough, asthma, afternoon fever, mastitis

LU 5 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - courses pathogenic heat* - disinhibits joints - eliminates water damp (weakest function) - courses wind & resolves the exterior* - harmonizes qi & blood indications: pain in the elbow & arm, paralysis of the upper limbs, scrofula, wind papules, abdominal pain, vomiting, dysentery, fever, sore throat

LI 11 He Sea (also Master Point of Heat & Fever)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears construction & cools the blood* - downbears counterflow & stops vomiting* - eliminates vexation & settles tetany indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, distention of the hypochondriac region, cough, pain in the chest, back, and medial aspect of the arm

PC 3 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - transforms phlegm damp in the channels & connecting vessels - courses fire qi in the triple burner* indications: pain in the neck, shoulder, and arm, epilepsy, scrofula, goiter, migraine, headache, one sided headache

SJ 10 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - courses heart qi* - clears the pericardium - stabilizes spirit disposition - transforms phlegm drool indications: heart pain, numbness of the arm, tremor of the hand, hypertonicity of the elbow, armpit & ribside pain, scrofula

HT 3 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - dissipates Tai Yang channel pathogens* - frees small intestine heat bind* - dispels wind qi - clears spirit disposition indications: swelling of the cheek, pain in the nape and latero-posterior aspect of the shoulder & arm, epilepsy

SI 8 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - warms & moves the middle jiao - regulates the spleen* - transforms damp* - regulates the waterways - dispels wind cold indications: abdominal distention, water swelling, jaundice, diarrhea, inhibited urination (or incontinence, genital pain, seminal emission, knee pain)

SP 9 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - rectifies the spleen & stomach - regulates central qi - harmonizes the intestines & disperses stagnation - breaks thoracic blood stasis - courses wind & transforms damp - frees & regulates qi & blood of the channels - supports the correct & banks the origin - dispels the pathogens & prevents disease* indications: stomach / gastric pain, abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, mastitis, beriberi, edema, hemiplegia, emaciation, general vacuity

ST 36 He Sea (also Command of Abdomen)

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears damp heat* - disinhibits the bladder - drains liver fire* - soothes sinews & quickens the connecting vessels - disinhibits lower burner indications: genital itch/pain, urinary stoppage, seminal emission, fright mania, pain in the knee & medial aspect of upper legs, amenorrhea, infertility

LV 8 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - soothes sinews & vessels - clears gall bladder heat - expels wind from the knee & legs* - courses damp & stagnation in the channels & connecting vessels indications: hemiplegia weakness, numbness & pain in the lower extremities, beriberi, bitters taste in the mouth, vomiting, jaundice, infantile convulsion, lateral costal pain, swelling & pain of the knee

GB 34 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - dispels damp & frees urine* - enriches the kidney & clears heat* - courses inversion qi - disinhibits lower jiao - regulates anterior yin indications: dysuria, hernia, impotence, uterine bleeding, mental disorders, mania & withdrawal, frigidity of the limbs, pain in the knees

KD 10 He Sea

these are functions for which point? what is the category? - clears the blood & discharges heat - soothes sinews & frees connecting vessels - dispels wind damp* - disinhibits the lumbus & knees* indications: lower back pain, motor impairment of the hip & joint, contracture of the tendons in the popliteal fossa, muscular atrophy, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities, hemiplegia, abdominal pain, erysipelas

UB 40 He Sea (also Command of Back)

what would you use to treat chronic deficiencies -- a Back Shu or Front Mu?

Back Shus often used more on yin organs. between the the zang and the fu, the zang tend to become deficient. need to use Back Shus over a course of treatment, over time.

what supplements the function of its respective organ -- a Back Shu or Front Mu?

Back Shu