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URINARY BLADDER CHANNEL Flashcards

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Which organs does the UB channel cross through? Is there another important body part the UB crosses through?

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Kidneys & Bladder; Yes, the Brain

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Is the UB more so associated with interior or exterior wind?

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Exterior wind

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Where does the primary channel start? What other channels begin here (different zangfu)?

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Begins at the inner canthus of the eye; SI primary & Heart Divergent

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Which pathway winds around the anus on the UB channel, thus helping with hemorrhoids?

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Divergent pathway

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The sinew pathway can assist with these pathologies:

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Knee pain, strain of little toe, local shoulder (middle trap) support

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Which points on the UB channel are parallel to DU-24?

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UB-3 & UB-4

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This point is the meeting point of the S.I. and DU.

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UB-1 (JINGMING) “Bright Eyes”

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This point benefits the eyes, clears head and supports frontal H/As.

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UB-2 (ZANZHU) “Gathered Bamboo”

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This UB point is located 1.5 cun lateral to DU-23.

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UB-5 (WUCHU) “Fifth Place”

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Malaria, chills and fever, headaches, and retention of urine are all pathologies of which pathway of the UB channel?

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Primary Pathway

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Which pathway of the UB channel eventually disperses over the cardiac region?

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Divergent pathway - it does this before emerging at the neck region to meet up with the primary UB channel

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Which specific pathway has a pathology of strained little toe?

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Sinew Channel

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What are some major crossing points of the UB channel (that we have learned up to 5/9/25)?

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DU-14, DU-20, DU-24

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This point is useful for redness of the eyes, swelling of the eyes, lacrimation, and various other eye-related conditions.

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UB-1 (JINGMING) “Bright Eyes”

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UB-7 (TONGTIAN) “Penetrating Heaven” is great for:

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Disorders of the nose (i.e., nasal congestion and discharge)

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Which point can assist with disseminating/descending Lung qi & overall immunity?

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UB-12 (FENGMEN) “Wind Gate”

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This point pacifies wind and helps with the brain-body connection - also useful for headaches and nasal obstructions.

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UB-10 (TIANZHU) “Celestial Pillar”

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What is the influential/Hui-meeting point of Bones?

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UB-11 (DAZHU) “Great Shuttle”

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What functions does UB-11 have and where can it be found?

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Regulates Lung Qi, firms exterior, and helps with pain in the neck and back; In the depression below T-1 (1.5 cun lateral)

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Which point is found 1.5 cun lateral to the depression below T-2?

What other DU point is this lateral to?

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UB-12 (FENGMEN) “Wind Gate”

Trick question! There is no DU point lateral to UB-12.

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Connecting UB-40 to this point can create connection between the upper and lower back.

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UB-10 (TIANZHU) “Celestial Pillar”

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How many cun is UB-9 located away from DU-17?

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1.3 cun - it’s lateral to DU-17

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Combine UB-12 with ( ) using moxa to help with immunity (Hint: not a UB point!).

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ST-36

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What is a supportive point category that can be combined with UB-11 to help treat Bi-Syndrome symptoms locally?

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Shu Stream

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This point is largely important for the Lung - tonifies the Lung qi, Lung Yin, clears Lung heat, etc.
UB-13 (FEISHU) "Lung Shu"
26
What are the main functions of UB-14 (Jueyinshu)?
Spreads Liver-Qi, unbinds the chest, calms Shen, & is used for heart pain, PTSD/anxiety presentation & palpitations
27
Which UB point assists with heart pain, poor memory, night sweating, panic, palpitations, and mania? What is a Heart point that can be combined with this?
UB-15 (XINSHU) "Heart Shu" HT-6 (YINXI) "Yin Cleft"
28
Which point is 1.5 cun lateral to DU-11? Which vertebra is this below?
UB-15 (XINSHU) "Heart Shu" This is below T-5.
29
Below and 1.5 cun lateral to T6, this point is supportive for psoriasis and alopecia. Which DU point is this lateral to?
UB-16 (DUSHU) "Governor Shu" This point is lateral to DU-10.
30
What is the Hui-meeting point of Blood?
UB-17 (GESHU) "Diaphragm Shu"
31
What is a symptom associated with rebellious qi that UB-17 can help with?
Hiccups
32
Which UB point can be found 1.5 cun lateral to DU-9? What is a bony landmark we can refer to for finding points in this region?
UB-17 (GESHU) "Diaphragm Shu" The inferior border of the scapula.
33
This point benefits the eyes and sinews, and helps with blurred vision and jaundice.
UB-18 (GANSHU) "Liver Shu"
34
Which DU point is UB-18 lateral to - which vertebra is this below?
DU-8 - In the depression below T-9
35
If a patient is experiencing vivid dreams and cannot fall back asleep between 3-5AM, what is a specific UB point that can be used?
UB-18 (GANSHU) "Liver Shu"
36
This is the most significant Baliao point.
UB-32 (CILIAO) "Second Crevice"
37
Which Baliao point is known to be a good gynecology point?
UB-32 (CILIAO) "Second Crevice"
38
What are all of the Baliao points?
UB-31, UB-32, UB-33, UB-34
39
This point is one of the foramen - affects the Lower Jiao (uterus, prostate, and/or bladder) and low back pain.
UB-31 (SHANGLIAO) "Upper Crevice"
40
UB-28 (PANGGUANGSHU) is found level with the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. What are some functions of this point?
Regulates the Bladder, clears Damp-Heat from LJ, B/M: difficult urination, inability to sit for long
41
While not commonly used in clinic, this point is 1.5 cun lateral + level with 1st posterior sacral foramen.
UB-27 (XIAOCHANGSHU) "Small Intestine Shu"
42
What fu is UB-25 (DACHANGSHU) useful for? What is a local function this can be supportive for?
Large Intestine - strengthens the lumbar region and legs (local)
43
Found level with the depression below T-12, this point helps with anorexia (TCM), rebellious qi, belching, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal distention, etc.
UB-21 (WEISHU) "Stomach Shu"
44
Which UB point is level with REN-12 and ST-21?
UB-21 (WEISHU) "Stomach Shu"
45
Which UB point is level with and 1.5 cun lateral to DU-4?
UB-23 (SHENSHU) "Kidney Shu"
46
What lumbar vertebra is UB-23 lateral to?
L-2
47
This UB point will help strengthen the lumbar region, tonify the Kidneys/fortifies yang, benefits essence, nourishes Kidney yin, etc.
UB-23
48
Which UB point (range: UB-20-UB-25) is useful for water metabolism-related issues?
UB-22 (SANJIAOSHU) "San Jiao Shu"
49
If a patient's primary concern is general edema/bloating and inability to urinate successfully - what is the best UB point to use? (Range: UB-19-UB-22)
UB-22 (SANJIAOSHU) "San Jiao Shu"
50
Found 1.5 cun lateral to the depression of T-11(level with DU-6), Pishu is helpful for:
Spleen Qi Xu symptoms, dampness, raising Spleen qi & holding the Blood, and so much more
51
What is UB-20's Pinyin and translation?
PISHU - "Spleen Shu"
52
This point could be most useful (UB) for a patient experiencing alternating chills and fever, who is timid / fearful / indecisive.
UB-19 (DANSHU) "Gall Bladder Shu"
53
What is the primary point we could use if someone is diagnosed with jaundice, cholecystitis, and is experiencing a bitter taste in their mouth?
UB-19 (DANSHU) "Gall Bladder Shu"
54
Which UB point is level (0.5 cun lateral) with the tip of the coccyx?
UB-35 (HUI YANG) "Meeting of Yang"
55
What is a more local point on the UB channel that treats bleeding and chronic hemorrhoids?
UB-36 (CHENGFU) "Hold & Support"
56
What UB point is 7 cun inferior to UB-36?
UB-37 (YINMEN) "Gate of Abundance"
57
What is the location of UB-38 (FUXI) "Floating Cleft?"
1 cun superior to UB-39, medial side of biceps femoris
58
What is the Lower He-Sea point of San Jiao?
UB-39 (WEIYANG) "Outside of the Crook"
59
This UB point harmonizes the SJ & regulates urination + helps with edema & cramps on the foot or leg:
UB-39 (WEIYANG) "Outside of the Crook"
60
Where can UB-39 (WEIYANG) be located?
In the popliteal crease, towards the lateral end and is in the depression medial to the biceps femoris tendon
61
What is the following point prescription most helpful for - UB-39, LI-4, LU-7, LI-6, SP-9
Yang Edema
62
What is the he-sea /Earth point of the UB channel? What are some primary functions of this point?
UB-40 (WEIZHONG) "Middle of the Crook" cools the Blood, clears summer Heat, dermatology point
63
What is the command point of the Back / Gao Wu Command point?
UB-40 (WEIZHONG) "Middle of the Crook"
64
What is a UB point on the popliteal crease that treats hemorrhoids?
UB-40 (WEIZHONG) "Middle of the Crook"
65
Which UB point is 3 cun lateral to T2?
UB-41 (FUFEN) "Attached Branch"
66
What is the UB point called the "Door of the Corporeal Soul?"
UB-42 (POHU)
67
UB-43 (GAOHUANGSHU) "Vital Region Shu" is helpful for: A) lung atrophy B) Chronic disease C) diarrhea
Chronic diseases
68
What inner shu point is UB-43 lateral to?
UB-14 (Jueyinshu)
69
Which UB point is level with UB-15?
UB-44 (SHENTANG) "Hall of the Spirit"
70
Which UB point can root the Hun, spread Liver Qi, & relaxes the sinews?
UB-47 (HUNMEN) "Gate of the Ethereal Soul"
71
This UB point can treat Jaundice due to Damp-Cold in the Spleen.
UB-48 (YANGGANG) "Yang's Key Link"
72
What UB point can be found level with T11?
UB-49 (YISHE) "Abode of Thought"
73
Also level with L2, this outer shu point of the UB channel strengthens the lumbar region & reinforces the zhi, and benefits the essence.
UB-52 (ZHISHI) "Residence of the Will"
74
What is a good point, along the UB channel, for sciatica that is combined with UB-54 & GB-30?
UB-53 (BAOHUANG) "Bladder's Vitals"
75
Which UB point is 5 cun inferior to UB-40?
UB-56 (CHENGJIN) "Support the Sinews"
76
This UB point is helpful for plantar fasciitis and leg cramps:
UB-56 (CHENGJIN) "Support the Sinews"
77
This calf point (UB) can treat hemorrhoids & is 8 cun distal to UB-40.
UB-57 (CHENGSHAN) "Support the Mountain"
78
What is the Luo-connecting point of the UB channel?
UB-58 (FEIYANG) "Soaring Upwards"
79
What is a primary function of UB-58?
harmonize the upper & lower - helps with weak lower legs and headaches or blurry vision
80
This point is found 7 cun superior to UB-60 & 1 cun inferior & lateral to UB-57:
UB-58 (FEIYANG) "Soaring Upward"
81
What is the Xi Cleft of Yang motility/Qiao vessel?
UB-59 (FUYANG) "Instep Yang"
82
True or False: UB-60 (Kunlun - "Kunlun Mountains") is helpful for early pregnancy.
FALSE! This is not a good point in pregnancy unless it is to truly promote labor.
83
What is a primary Shu point for clearing heat, helping the lumbar spine and promoting labor?
UB-60 (KUNLUN) "Kunlun Mountains" aka the Jing River / fire point of the UB channel
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What is the confluent point of the Yang motility vessel? Is there another category for this point?
UB-62 (SHENMAI) "Extending Vessel" Ghost Point
85
Which point can be found in a depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone?
UB-63 (JINMEN) "Golden Gate"
86
This point moderates acute conditions in the zangfu and can be clinically useful for UTI.
UB-63 (JINMEN) "Golden Gate"
87
This UB point (found on the foot) clears the head and eyes, & eliminates wind.
UB-64 (JINGGU) "Capital Bone"
88
What is the Yuan Source of the UB channel?
UB-64 (JINGGU) "Capital Bone"
89
What is the Shu-Stream / wood point of the UB channel?
UB-65 (SHUGU) "Restraining Bone"
90
Which Shu point is UB-66 (ZUTONGGU) "Foot connecting valley?"
Ying-Spring / Water point
91
Which point can be helpful for breaching the fetus in pregnancy?
UB-67 (ZHIYIN) "Reaching Yin"
92
What back-shu point is known as the sea of qi?
UB-24 (QIHAISHU) "Sea of Qi Shu"

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