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14 Cards in this Set
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LV1 大惇 (大敦)
Dàdūn = Great Pile |
Functions: (1)Regulates Qi in Lower Jiao, treats Shan disorders, & alleviates pain (2)Benefits genitals & adjusts urination (3)Regulates Liver Qi & stops menstrual bleeding (4)Revives consciousness & calms spirit (5)Add: Regulates menstruation (helps regulate Chong and Ren Mai), Regulates Lower Jiao, Returns Yang
Indications: Hernia, enuresis, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, epilepsy |
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LV2 行間 (行间)
Xíngjiān = Moving Between |
Functions: (1)Clears Liver Fire (2)Spreads Liver Qi (3)Pacifies Liver Wind (4)Benefits Lower Jiao (5)Clears Heat & stops bleeding (6)Add: Cools Blood Heat
Indications: pain in hypochondrium, abdominal distension, headache, dizziness/vertigo, congestion, swelling/pain of eye, deviation of mouth, hernia, painful urination, retention of urine, irregular menstruation, epilepsy, insomnia, convulsion |
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LV3 太沖 (太冲)
Tàichōng = Great Rushing |
Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi (2)Subdues Liver Yang & extinguishes Wind (3)Regulates menstruation (4)Nourishes Liver Blood and Liver Yin (5)Regulates Lower Jiao (6)Clears head and eyes
Indications: headache, dizziness/vertigo, insomnia, congestion, swelling/pain of eye, depression, infantile convulsion, deviation of mouth, pain in hypochondriac region, uterine bleeding, hernia, enuresis, retention of urine, epilepsy, pain in anterior aspect of medial malleolus |
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LV4 中封
Zhōngfēng = Middle Mound |
Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi & regulates Lower Jiao (2)Clears Liver Channel Stagnant Heat
Indications: hernia, pain in external genitals, nocturnal emission, retention of urine, distending pain in hypochondrium |
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LV5 蠡溝 (蠡沟)
Lĭgōu = Woodworm Canal |
Functions: (1)Spreads Liver, regulates Qi, & benefits genitals (2)Clears Dampness and Heat from Lower Jiao (3)Regulates Menstruation (4)Treats Plum-pit Qi
Indications: retention of urine, enuresis, hernia, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, weakness/atrophy of legs |
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LV6 中都
Zhōngdū = Central Metropolis |
Functions: (1)Spreads Liver Qi & regulates Lower Jiao (2)Regulates Blood (3)Drains Damp
Indications: abdominal pain, hypochondriac pain, diarrhea, hernia, uterine bleeding, prolonged lochia |
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LV7 膝關 (膝关)
Xīguān = Knee Joint |
Functions: (1)Dispels Wind-Damp (2)Benefits knee & relaxes sinews
Indications: pain of knee |
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LV8 曲泉
Qūquán = Spring at Crook |
Functions: (1)Clears Damp-Heat from Lower Jiao (2)Benefits genitals (3)Invigorates Blood & benefits Uterus (4)Nourishes (LV) Blood and (LV) Yin (5)Add: Benefits urinary bladder, Relaxes sinews & invigorates Channels
Indications: prolapse of uterus, lower abdominal pain, retention of urine, nocturnal emission, pain in external genitals, pruritus vulvae, pain in medial aspect of knee/thigh |
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LV9 陰包 (阴包)
Yīnbāo = Yin Bladder |
Functions: (1)Adjusts menstruation & regulates Lower Jiao
Indications: pain in lumbosacral region, lower abdominal pain, enuresis, retention of urine, irregular menstruation |
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LV10 足五里
Zúwŭlĭ = Foot Five Miles |
Functions: (1)Clears Damp-Heat & benefits Lower Jiao
Indications: lower abdominal distension/fullness, retention of urine |
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LV11 陰廉 (阴廉)
Yīnlián = Yin Corner |
Functions: (1)Benefits Uterus
Indications: irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, lower abdominal pain, pain in thigh/leg |
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LV12 急脈 (急脉)
Jímài = Urgent Pulse |
Functions: (1)Eliminates Cold from Liver Channel & benefits Lower Jiao
Indications: lower abdominal pain, hernia, pain in external genitals |
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LV13 章門 (章门)
Zhāngmén = Screen Gate |
Functions: (1)Harmonizes Liver and Spleen (2)Regulates Middle and Lower Jiao (3)Fortifies Spleen (4)Spreads Liver & regulates Qi (5)Promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi, Quickens Blood & transforms Stasis, Relieves Food Stagnation; Use Moxa to warm Spleen, good for Wood invading Earth; Mal-absorption problems, moves Stag./Damp; Is also called “Chapter Gate” helps thru Life transitions
Indications: abdominal distension, borborygmus, pain in hypochondriac region, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion |
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LV14 期門 (期门)
Qīmén = Cycle Gate |
Functions: (1)Spreads Liver & regulates Qi (2)Invigorates Blood & disperses masses (3)Harmonizes Liver and Stomach (4)Add: Upper/Middle Jiao, not Lower
Indications: hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension, hiccup, acid regurgitation, mastitis, depression, febrile diseases |
