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24 Cards in this Set
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REN1 會陰 (会阴)
Huìyīn = Meeting of Yin |
Functions: (1)Regulates anterior and posterior Yin; reg.Chong&Ren Mai (2)Promotes resuscitation & revives from drowning (Empirical pt for drowning, helps expel water from lungs) (3)Drains Damp-Heat (4)Calms Spirit
Indications: vaginitis, retention of urine, hemorrhoids, nocturnal emission, enuresis, irregular menstruation, mental disorders |
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REN2 曲骨
Qūgŭ = Crooked Bone |
Functions: (1)Benefits urination (2)Regulates Lower Jiao (3)Warms and invigorates Kidneys
Indications: retention/dribbling of urine, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, hernia |
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REN3 中極 (中极)
Zhōngjí = Central Pole |
Functions: (1)Benefits Bladder, regulates Qi transformation, & drains Damp-Heat (2)Drains Dampness & treats leukorrhea (3)Fortifies Kidneys (4)Benefits Uterus & regulates menstruation (5)Dispels Stagnation & benefits Lower Jiao (6)Add: Warms Blood Chamber/Palace of Jing; Opens up, drains Excess
Indications: enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, frequent urination, retention of urine, pain in lower abdomen, prolapse of uterus, vaginitis |
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REN4 關元 (关元)
Guānyuán = Origin Gate |
Functions: (1)Fortifies Yuanqi & benefits Jing (2)Tonifies and nourishes Kidneys (3)Warms and fortifies Spleen (4)Regulates Small Intestine (5)Restores Collapse (6)Benefits Uterus and assists conception (7)Regulates Lower Jiao & benefits Bladder (8)Add: Supplements Qi & restores Yang, Warms Blood Chamber/Palace of Jing
Indications: enuresis, nocturnal emission, frequent urination, retention of urine, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, lower abdomen pain, indigestion, diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, flaccid type apoplexy |
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REN5 石門 (石门)
Shímén = Stone Gate |
Functions: (1)Moves and benefits Water Passages (treats vaginal discharge) (2)Regulates Qi & alleviates pain (3)Regulates Uterus (4)Add: More for Excess, moves, for Stasis not Deficiency
Indications: abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, hernia, anuria, enuresis, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage |
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REN6 氣海 (气海)
Qìhăi = Sea of Qì |
Functions: (1)Fosters Yuanqi (2)Tonifies Qi (3)Tonifies Kidneys & fortifies Yang (4)Rescues collapse of Yang (5)Regulates Qi & harmonizes Blood (6)Add: Treats menstrual diseases & vaginal discharge; Activates Pre-Heaven Qi lodged in Kidneys, tonifies and moves
Indications: abdominal pain, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, edema, diarrhea, dysentery, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, constipation, flaccid type apoplexy, asthma |
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REN7 陰交 (阴交)
Yīnjiāo = Yin Intersection |
Functions: (1)Regulates menstruation (2)Benefits lower abdomen and genital region
Indications: abdominal distension, edema, hernia, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, morbid leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain around umbilicus |
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REN8 神闕 (神阙)
Shénquè = Spirit Tower Gate |
Functions: (1)Warms Yang & rescues Collapse (2)Warms and harmonizes Intestines (3)Add: Strengthens the transforming/transporting function of Spleen
Indications: abdominal pain, borborygmus, flaccid type apoplexy, prolapse of rectum, unchecked diarrhea |
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REN9 水分
Shuĭfēn = Water Divide |
Functions: (1)Regulates Water Passages & treats edema (2)Harmonizes Intestines & dispels accumulation (3)Add: Moves fluids, a little bit tonifying, separating/processing fluids
Indications: abdominal pain, borborygmus, edema, retention of urine, diarrhea |
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REN10 下脘
Xiàwăn = Lower Venter |
Functions: (1)Harmonizes Stomach & regulates Qi (2)Dispels food stagnation (3)Add: Assists movement and transformation in Stomach and Intestines; more for Excess type
Indications: epigastric pain, abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea |
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REN11 建里
Jiànlĭ = Strengthen Interior |
Functions: (1)Harmonizes Middle Jiao & regulates Qi
Indications: stomachache, vomiting, abdominal distension, borborygmus, edema, anorexia |
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REN12 中脘
Zhōngwăn = Central Venter |
Functions: (1)Harmonizes Middle Jiao & descends Rebellion (2)Tonifies Stomach & fortifies Spleen (3)Regulates Qi & alleviates pain (4)Add: Harmonizes Stomach, fortifies SP and transforms Damp, is more for Deficiency
Indications: stomachache, abdominal distension, borborygmus, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, indigestion, insomnia |
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REN13 上脘
Shàngwăn = Upper Venter |
Functions: (1)Harmonizes Stomach & regulates Qi (2)Descends Rebellion & alleviates vomiting (3)Regulates Heart (4)Add: Transforms Phlegm Turbidity, Calms Heart and Spirit, More for Excess than Deficiency
Indications: stomachache, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, epilepsy, insomnia |
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REN14 巨闕 (巨阙)
Jùquè = Great Tower Gate |
Functions: (1)Regulates Heart & alleviates pain (2)Descends Lung Qi & unbinds chest (3)Transforms Phlegm & calms Spirit (4)Harmonizes Stomach & descends Rebellion (5)Add: Clears Heart & calms Spirit, benefits diaphragm, helps bring back sense of fulfillment/abundance
Indications: pain in cardiac region/chest, nausea, acid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, palpitations |
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REN15 鳩尾 (鸠尾)
Jiūwéi = Turtledove Tail |
Functions: (1)Regulates Heart & calms Spirit (2)Descends Lung Qi & unbinds chest
Indications: pain in cardiac region/chest, nausea, mental disorders, epilepsy |
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REN16 中庭
Zhōngtíng = Central Courtyard |
Functions: (1)Unbinds chest (2)Regulates Stomach & descends Rebellion
Indications: distension/fullness in chest/intercostal region, hiccup, nausea, anorexia |
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REN17 膻中
Shānzhōng = Chest Center |
Functions: (1)Regulates Qi & unbinds chest (2)Benefits Zong Qi (3)Descends Rebellion of Lung and Stomach (4)Benefits breasts & promotes lactation (5)Add: Expands chest & relaxes diaphragm, Tonifies Zong Qi, Local point for breast issues; sadness, depression, anxiety
Indications: asthma, pain/fullness in chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing |
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REN18 玉堂
Yùtáng = Jade Hall |
Functions: (1)Unbinds chest (2)Regulates and descends Qi
Indications: pain in chest, cough, asthma, vomiting |
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REN19 紫宮 (紫宫)
Zĭgōng = Purple Palace |
Functions: (1)Unbinds chest (2)Regulates and descends Qi
Indications: pain in chest, asthma, cough |
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REN20 華蓋 (华盖)
Huágài = Florid Panoply |
Functions: (1)Unbinds chest (2)Regulates and descends Qi
Indications: pain/fullness in chest/intercostal region, asthma, cough |
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REN21 璇璣 (璇玑)
Xuánjī = Jade Pivot |
Functions: (1)Descends Stomach Qi & dispels food stagnation (2)Unbinds chest & descends Lung Qi (3)Benefits throat
Indications: pain in chest, cough, asthma |
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REN22 天突
Tiāntú = Heavenly Chimney |
Functions: (1)Descends Rebellious Qi & alleviates cough and wheezing (2)Benefits throat and voice (3)Add: Diffuses Lungs & transforms Phlegm, Helps increase capacity to express self; opens throat
Indications: asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccup, sudden hoarseness of voice, difficulty swallowing, goiter |
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REN23 廉泉
Liánquán = Ridge Spring |
Functions: (1)Benefits tongue (2)Descends Qi & alleviates cough
Indications: swelling/pain of subglossal region, salivation with glossoplegia, aphasia with stiffness of tongue by apoplexy, sudden hoarseness of voice, difficulty swallowing |
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REN24 承漿 (承浆)
Chéngjiāng = Fluid Container |
Functions: (1)Extinguishes Wind & benefits face (2)Regulates Ren Mai (3)Add: Dispels Wind, invigorates collaterals & disperses swelling; Master Teng’s Points – point is used for neck pain
Indications: facial puffiness, swelling of gums, toothache, salivation, mental disorders, deviation of eyes/mouth |
