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Ren Channel Flashcards

1
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What is the master point of the Ren Channel;

A

LU 7

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2
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What is the couple point of REN Channel

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KI 7 - master point of the yin qiao mai

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3
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what is the luo connecting point of the Ren channel

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CV 15

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4
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What are the first and last point of the of the Ren channel

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CV1, CV45

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5
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Does the ren channel have a entry exit

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no, just a first and last

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6
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What are the functions of the ren channel

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controls all yin channels in the body - sea of yin, directs yin energy, regulates life cycles

nourishes the uterus

regulates blood

regulates menstruation

governs the fetus

spreads wei qi to the abdomen and chest

controls body fluids in the abdomen

moves qi in the lower jiao

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7
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What are the symptoms of the ren Mai

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congested qi - asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis (tieing to the lung)

gynecological conditions- menstrual irregularities, miscarriage, infertility, leukorrhea, menopause (hot flashes, excessive bleeding, irregular bleeding) (chronic issues)

GI disorders - those involving mucous membranes (SP/ST/LI - yin component)

eczema, acne (derm issues on the face) - heat, damp, blood xu

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8
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what is the pinyin name for CV1

A

hiuyin (yin convergence)

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9
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What are the actions and indications of CV1

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regulates the lower jiao, regulates the anterior and posterior yin and drains damp heat- irregular menstruation, seminal emission, dysuria, enuresis, prostatitis, hemorrhoids, pain, swelling or itching of the vulva, anus, scrotum

Calms the shen - mania, epolepsy, hysteria

Resuscitates - coma

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10
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What is the measurment from CV2 to CV 8

A

5 cun

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11
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What is the pinyin name for CV3

A

zhongji

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12
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What are the categories for CV3

A

front mu of the. bladder
crossing point of CV, LR, KI, SP

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13
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What are the actions and indications of CV 3

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benefits the bladder, regulates qi, transformation and drains damp heat - dysuria, enuresis, retention of urine, edema, frequent, urination

drains dampness from and regulates the lower jiao - lower abdominal pain, hernia, leukorrhea, itching, swelling and pain of the genital region

benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation - irregular menstruation, infertility, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, metrostaxis, prolapse of the uterus, abdominal passes

strengthens the kidney - impotence, seminal emission, premature ejaculation

typically used in cases of excess

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14
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What is the pinyin name for CV4

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guanyuan - origin pass

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15
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what are the point categories of CV4

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front-mu point of the small intestine

crossing point of the CV, LR, KI, SP

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16
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What are the actions and indications of CV4

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Tonifies source qi and benefits essence - lumbar weakness, leg pain and weakness, fear, frequent urination, impotence

fortifies kidney yang - lumbar pain, frequent urination, cold lumbar, incontinence, lassitude

Nourishes kidney yin - lumbar pain, dizziness, vertigo, night sweating, fatigue, nocturnal emission

Regulates menstruation, benefits the uterus and alleviates leukorrhea, - leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, hemorrhage

regulates qi in the lower jiao - lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, rectal prolapse

** Lumbar pain, premature aging, arthritic conditions at a young age, essence issues qi xu, (false yang rising)

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17
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what is the pinyin name of CV5

A

shimen (stone gate)

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18
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What are the point categories of CV5

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front mu of the san jiao

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19
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What is the pinyin name of CV6

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Qihai (sea of qi)

20
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What are the actions and indications of CV6

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tonifies source qi - weak constitution, fatigue, exhaustion

Strengthens the kidney and fortifies yang - lumbar pain, diarrhea, hernia, fatigue, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea

regulates qi in the lower jiao - abdominal pain, abdominal distention hernia, edema

(typically part of the diamond tx)

21
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What is the pinyin name for CV8

A

Shenque ( spirit tower gate)

22
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what is something special about CV8

A

it is contraindicated to needle

23
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What are the actions and indications of CV8

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strengthens the SP and KI - abdominal pain, borborygmus, chronic diarrhea, cold abdomen or body,

Warms and rescues yang- coma, fainting

24
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What is the measurement from CV8 - CV16

A

8 cun

(CV16 is typically at bra line or where the pecs join together)

25
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What are the actions and indications for CV9

A

regulates the water passages and drains dampness - edema, dysuria

harmonizes the stomach and regulates the intestines- abdominal pain, borborygmus, diarrhea, vomiting

26
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what are the actions and indications of CV10

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harmonizes the ST- abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,

Disperses food stagnation - indigestion, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, bad breath, hiccup

Strengthens the SP - diarrhea, poor appetite, nausea

27
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what are the actions and indications of CV11

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harmonizes the middle jiao - regulates qi

  • abdominal pain, diarrhea, poor appetite, borborygmus,
    -stomachache, vomiting, hiccups
28
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What is the pinyin name of CV12

A

zhongwan

29
Q

What are the point categories of CV12

A

front mu of the ST, hui meeting point of the fu (yang) organs

30
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what are the actions and indications of ST 12

A

harmonizes the SDT and subdues rebellious qi- epigastric pain or distention, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation

tonifies the SP and eliminates dampness- abdominal pain and distention, poor appetite, loose stool or diarrhea

calms the shen - worry, anxiety, pensiveness, depression, palpitations, insomnia, mania, gysteria, epilepsy

31
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What are the actions and indications for CV13

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regulate the ST and subdues rebellious qi - stomachache, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, abdominal pain and distention

eliminates phlegm and calms the spirit - nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, mania, depression, hysteria, epilepsy

(patient might have depression/ anxiety)

32
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What is the pinyin name of CV14

A

juque (great tower gate)

33
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What are the point categories of CV14

A

front-mu of the heart

34
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What are the actions and indications of CV14

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Regulates the heart and alleviates pain - pain of the chest and heart, palpitations (think atherosclerosis)

Transforms phlegm and calms the shen - anxiety, insomnia, mania, depression, epilepsy, nausea, vomiting

Harmonizes the ST and subdues rebellious qi - epigastric pain or distention, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, hiccup

35
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What are the point categories of CV15

A

luo-connecting pain of the ren mai

36
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what are the actions and indications of CV15

A

unbinds the chest - chest pain and oppression, heart pain, palpitations, asthma

Calms the shen - mania, depression, epilepsy, hysteria

37
Q

What is the pinyin name of CV17

A

shanzhong
danzhong
tanzhong
(center chest)

38
Q

What are the categories for CV17

A

front-mu of the pericardium, hui-meeting point for qi
sea of qi

39
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What are the actions and indications for CV17

A

Regulates qi and unbinds the chest - chest pain and oppression, heart pain, palpitations,

Subdues rebellious lung qi - cough, asthma, dyspnea, shortness of breath

subdues rebellios ST qi - nausea, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, hiccup

Benefits the breasts and promotes lactation - breast swelling, pain or distention, oligalactia

40
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What is the pinyin name of CV22

A

Tiantu (celestial chimney)

41
Q

What is the categories of CV22

A

window of heaven

42
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What are the actions and indications of CV22

A

Disperses and descends lung qi - cough, asthma, hemopysis, chest pain and oppression,

benefits the throat,, loss of voice, goiter

(plum pit qi, chronic sore throat)

43
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What is the Pinyin name of CV23

A

lianquan (ridge spring)

44
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What are the actions and indications CV23

A

benefits the throat and tongue- swelling, stiffness of the tongue, loss of voice, sore throat, dry mouth and throat

descends qi and alleviates cough - cough, asthma, shortness of breath

45
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What is the pinyin name of CV24

A

chengjiang (fluid container)

46
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What are the actions and indications of CV24

A

eliminates wind, removes obstruction from the channel - facial paralysis affecting the mouth, pain, numbness or swelling of the face or gums, ulcerative stomatitis

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