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Effects of acupressure.
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Release endorphins to reduce pain; relieve muscle spasms; resolve injuries by removing toxins & increasing blood supply; enhance mental clarity; release cortisone to reduce swelling; builds immune system.
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Chi energy.
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Life force energy infused in everything. Can be thought of as a wavelength that exists in different densities.
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Yin/yang.
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Representation of opposite but complementary qualities that're interdependent and in constant state of dynamic balance. Can transform into one another in extreme conditions.
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Meridian system.
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A one-network system through which Chi is carried to all parts of body. Links internal organs with exterior of body.
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Acupoints.
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Are analogous to pools of energy located along meridians which are used to balance energy. 350 along meridians; 250 non-meridians. Many located in valleys of body between muscles, tendons, and bones. Accessible to manipulation.
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Five phases of transformation or Five-element theory.
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Complex conceptual framework that describes 5 phases of transformation. Identifies Creation & Control cycles. Used to indicate how to balance energy and maintain or restore health and well-being.
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Balancing energy.
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Manipulation of energy which restores and balance within the system and allows healing to occur.
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5 vital substances.
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Chi; shen; jing; xue; jingye.
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Source chi (yuan chi).
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Hereditary and the foundation of all yin/yang energies in body. Basis of kidney chi and accessible at Source points of each meridian.
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Chest chi (zong chi).
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Is nutrient chi from stomach & spleen digestion and transformation of food & water combined with lung chi, extracted from breathed air.
Enhances & promotes proper functioning of respiration & blood circulation. |
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Nutrient chi (ying chi).
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Derived from food & drink. Stomach & spleen transforms & transports nutrients & chi to other body parts through the blood, vessels, body fluids. Supplements types of chi that are not inborn.
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Protective chi (wei chi).
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Defends body against harmful external pathogens. Greatest yang manifestation of body. Formed within chest area, courses between skin and muscle to protect surface of body. Governs sweat glands & pores, protects skin, skin hair and keeps organs warm.
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Chi performs 6 major functions.
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Transforms food, fluids, essence, & chi; transports nutrients & chi; generates body warmth; promotes voluntary & involuntary movement; protects body from external harmful forces; checking & controlling bodily substances & metabolic processes.
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Shen.
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Housed in the heart; revealed in the eyes. Thought, spirit, consciousness.
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Jing.
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Body essence; kidney essence. Genetic capability; determines growth, reproduction, development. Produces marrow. Determines physical & constitutional strength; impacts memory & concentration.
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Xue.
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Blood.
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Jingye.
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Body fluid.
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Yin.
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Associated with transformation of substances. IE: cold, slow, dark, female, wet, lower, solid, negative, front, interior, medial, chronic, weak sounds, etc.
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Yang.
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Associated with movement, transportation, function. IE: hot, light, dry, male, exterior, upper, hollow, positive, back, loud sounds, lateral, acute, etc.
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Zang-Fu Organs.
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The 12 major organ system meridians.
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Yin/Zang organs.
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Lung, kidney, liver, heart, pericardium, spleen. More dense & solid in structure. Associated meridians located on darker, ventral, or medial portion of horse.
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Yang/Fu organs.
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Large intestine, bladder, gall bladder, small intestine, triple heater, stomach. More tubular & hollow in form. Associated meridians run along the back, dorsal, or lateral surfaces of horse.
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8 Extraordinary Vessels.
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Connects with major meridians but not directly linked with organs. Supplement interactions between and acts as reservoirs for meridians by absorbing or transferring energy to meridians as needed.
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Governing Vessel.
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"Sea of Yang Channels". Influences all yang meridians and tonifies body's yang energy. Nourishes brain & spine. Pathways run from anus to top of lip on the dorsal midline.
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Conception Vessel.
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"Sea of Yin Channels". Influences all yin meridians. Very important for reproductive system.
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3 different systems of discerning patterns of disharmony.
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8 guiding principles; 6 layers; 5 element theory.
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4 examinations.
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Collecting info. Looking, listening, smelling, touching.
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8 guiding principles (ba-gang).
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Provides further understanding of Yin & Yang.
Yin/yang; interior/exterior; deficiency/excess; cold/hot. |
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6 layers.
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There are 6 energetic layers through which an external influence can pass.
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5 elements.
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Metal; water; wood; fire; earth.
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Creation Cycle.
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Moves clockwise. Building or growth cycle; represents a continuous flow of nourishing energy.
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Control Cycle.
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Counteracts Creation Cycle, constantly interacting to restore balance.
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Metal - transition.
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Harvest.
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Metal - season.
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Fall.
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Metal - climate.
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Dry/wind.
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Metal - direction.
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West.
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Metal - color.
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White.
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Metal - emotion.
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Grief.
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Metal - sensory orifice.
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Nose.
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Metal - smell.
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Putrid.
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Metal - governed part of body.
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Skin & body hair.
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Metal - meridians.
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Lung & large intestine.
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Water - transition.
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Storage.
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Water - season.
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Winter.
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Water - climate.
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Cold.
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Water - direction.
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North.
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Water - color.
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Blue.
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Water - emotion.
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Fear.
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Water - sensory orifice.
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Genitals/ears.
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Water - smell.
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Rotten.
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Water - governed part of body.
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Bones & marrow.
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Water - meridians.
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Kidney & bladder.
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Wood - transition.
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Birth.
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Wood - season.
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Spring.
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Wood - climate.
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Windy.
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Wood - direction.
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East.
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Wood - color.
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Green.
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Wood - emotion.
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Anger.
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Wood - sensory orifice.
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Eyes.
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Wood - smell.
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Rank.
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Wood - governed part of body.
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Tendons & ligaments.
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Wood - meridians.
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Liver & gall bladder.
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Fire - transition.
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Growth/creation.
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Fire - season.
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Summer.
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Fire - climate.
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Hot.
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Fire - direction.
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South.
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Fire - color.
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Red.
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Fire - emotion.
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Joy.
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Fire - sensory orifice.
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Tongue.
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Fire - smell.
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Burning.
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Fire - governed part of body.
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Vascular system.
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Fire - meridians.
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Heart, small intestine, pericardium, triple heater.
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Earth - transition.
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Maturity.
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Earth - season.
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Late summer.
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Earth - climate.
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Wet/humid.
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Earth - direction.
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Center.
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Earth - color.
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Yellow.
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Earth - emotion.
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Sympathy/worry.
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Earth - sensory orifice.
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Mouth.
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Earth - smell.
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Fragrant/sweet.
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Earth - governed part of body.
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Muscles & lymph.
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Earth - meridians.
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Spleen & stomach.
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Gathering Chi.
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Combination of air chi with chi from digestive system. Maintains the animal and its physiological activities.
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Lung meridian; Controller of Receiving Chi.
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SM: large intestine; time: 3-5 am.
Has 11 acupoints. Takes chi from air. Regulates body hair & skin. Eliminates noxious gases thru exhalation. Rules chi because it regulates by governing how much is taken in. |
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Lung meridian indicators.
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Respiratory conditions including asthma, heaves, and coughing; chest pain; knee problems; dry skin or dull coat.
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Lu1 - Central Palace.
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Alarm point for lung. Relieves fatigue and strengthens lungs. Use for loud coughs, chest pains, or asthma. Eliminates heat & edema of cranial thorax.
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Lu5 - Foot Marsh.
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Sedation point. Main point for muscular disorders and conditions of excitement. Relieves elbow pain. Clears lung heat, benefits cough & fever. Relaxes the sinews.
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Lu7 - Broken Sequence.
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Connecting point. Master point for head & neck. Use to tonify the front limb.
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Lu9 - Great Abyss.
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Tonification & source point for lungs. Influential point for arteries & veins. Relieves breathing difficulties & coughs, clears lungs & phlegm, relieves laminitis pain. Promotes circulation of blood, strengthens chi.
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Lu11 - Lesser Metal.
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Ting point. Use for acute emergencies such as respiratory failure.
Strengthens immune system, relieves inflammation. Use to aid laminitis and nose bleeding. |
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Large intestine meridian; The Great Eliminator.
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SM: lung; time: 5-7 am. 20 acupoints. Receives food & water from small intestine, absorbs some, excretes remainder and helps remove stagnant chi. Supports lung functions of respiratory & immune system activities.
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Li1 - Metal Yang.
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Ting point. Benefits laminitis, ringbone, navicular - all hoof problems. Emergency point.
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Li4 - Joining Valley.
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Source point for large intestine; master point for face & mouth.
Relieves head, neck, foreleg, and shoulder pain. Important pain-reducing point for anywhere in body. Balances GI system. Relieve coughs & congestion. Reduces fever. Stimulates immune system. |
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Li10 - Arm Three Miles / Hand Three Miles.
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Use to relieve pain or paralysis of arm or shoulder. Helps arthritic conditions of elbow.
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Li11 - Crooked Pond / Pond on the Curve.
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Tonification point for large intestine. Relieves diarrhea & benefits immune. Use for arthritic elbow. Often used in treatment of allergic & infectious disorders.
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Li14 - Upper Arm.
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Relieves shoulder tension and relaxes shoulder muscles. Use for relief of stiff neck.
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Li15 - Shoulder Bone.
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Use to relieve arthritis of elbow & shoulder.
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Stomach meridian; Sea of Nourishment.
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SM: spleen; time: 7-9 am. 45 acupoints. Receives & transforms all food thru body, assists appetite mechanism. Stomach & spleen transport food essences & chi to all parts of body; nourishes muscles.
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St1-4.
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Use for disorders of face including eye problems, toochaches, jaw tension, face paralysis.
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St2 - Four Whites.
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Relaxes muscles, tendons, body in general. Excellent pain relief point. Use in conjunction with St 36 for colic situations.
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St25 - Heavenly Pillar.
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Alarm point for large intestine. Use for abdominal disorders and to increase circulation in legs. Relieves leg pain. Regulates chi & relieves retention of food. Reduces GI pain, promotes intestinal functioning.
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St35 - Calf's Nose.
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Relieves hind leg joint pain. Use to relieve pain or arthritis of the stifle.
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St36 - Leg Three Miles / Foot Three Miles.
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Master & tonification point for abdomen & GI tract. Relieves fatigue.
Benefits stomach, spleen, digestion & helps restore immune system. Use with St2 in colic situations. Can be used to increase contractions during labor. |
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St41 - Dispersing Stream.
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Tonification point for stomach. Use for lameness of hind legs, hind limb, & joint soreness.
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St45 - Evil's Dissipation / Sick Mouth.
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Sedation point for stomach. Ting point. Relieves indigestion & abdominal pain. Benefits hoof problems, colic, or convulsions.
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Spleen meridian; Controller of Distribution.
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SM: St; time: 9-11am. Sp & St assist digestion by transport & transforming food, absorbs nourishment, separating useable from unusable food. Prime organ in production of prenatal chi. Ingested stuff provide food chi, basis for postnatal chi creation.
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Spleen meridian; Controller of Distribution.
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Governs blood, muscles, connective tissue, four limbs. Originates & carries chi to these areas. Meridian supplies essential body energy for horse. Needs proper movement for balance. 21 acupoints.
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Sp1 - Hidden White.
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Ting point. Regulates circulation of chi & blood. Helps balance energy of entire meridian. Benefits laminitis & arthritis.
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Sp2 - Big Capital.
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Tonification point for spleen. Supports spleen. Helps relieve constipation, benefits laminitis & edema of ankle.
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Sp3 - Greater White.
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Source point for spleen. Regulates chi, benefits spleen. Use for ankle arthritis & ringbone.
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Sp5 - Gold Mound.
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Sedation point for spleen. Use for connective tissue weakness & stomach pain.
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Sp6 - Three Yin Meeting. Master point for urogenital systems.
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Junction of 3 yin channels: sp, liv, ki. Relieves fatigue, weakness, GI disorders & pain, chronic diarrhea, pelvic limb probs. For allergic or immune related disorders. Strengthens mare's repro system. NOT during pregnancy!
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Sp9 - Yin Mound Spring.
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Supports spleen. Reduces stifle & pelvic pain, helps regulate estrous cycle & urinary disorder.
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Sp10 - Sea of Blood.
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Relieves stifle pain. Builds immune system & helps regulate estrous cycle.
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Sp21 - General Control.
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Master connecting point. Controls all yin meridians. Use for laminitis, liver disorders, back pain. Relieves general body soreness & weakness, moves blood.
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Heart meridian; Home of the Spirit.
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SM: si; time: 11am - 1pm. Governs entire vascular system, controls direction & strength. Encourages good circulation.. brings nourishment to tissues, removes toxins, influences all organs. Rules shen. Helps absorb emo & physical affronts. 9 acupts.
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Ht1 - Supreme Spring.
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Clears energy flow of meridian. Relieves arthritis of shoulder and is useful for relaxation.
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Ht5 - Inner Communication.
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Connecting point. Use to relieve vision disorders. Benefits rheumatism of the forelimb.
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Ht6 - Yin Accumulation.
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Accumulation point. Use for behavioral problems, helps to calm horse. Also benefits rheumatism of the forelimb.
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Ht7 - Mind Door.
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Sedation & source point for heart. Calms horse, clears the heart & mind. Benefits carpal joint arthritis.
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Ht9 - Lesser Yin Rushing.
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Ting & tonification point for heart. Helps to balance energy of entire meridian. Use to reduce fever. Use for cardiovascular emergencies.
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Small intestine meridian; Controller of Assimilation.
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SM: ht; time: 1-3pm. Vital nourishment of body. Receives & transforms nourishment by absorbing food & drink, separating pure substances from waste. Assimilates nutrients. Emotionally rules discernment. 19 acupoints.
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Si1 - Lesser March.
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Ting point. Use to balance energy & removes blockages of entire meridian. Benefits laminitis, sidebone & helps reduce fever & heat. Can improve milk production.
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Si3 - Back Stream.
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Tonification point for small intestine. Use for arthritis in fetlock, knee or shoulder pain.
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Si5 - Yang Valley.
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Use for colic & muscle spasms of the neck, carpal joint problems, navicular or bowed tendons.
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Si6 - Supporting the Old.
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Accumulation point. Use to relieve stiff neck, foreleg & shoulder pain.
Benefits the tendons. |
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Si8 - Small Intestine Sea.
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Sedation point for small intestine. Relieves shoulder, foreleg & elbow pain.
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Si9 - Upright Shoulder.
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Important forelimb point. Use to relieve rheumatism or arthritis of the forelimb, twisted shoulder or strained elbow or biceps muscle.
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Si17 - Heaven Appearance.
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Softens hard muscles & balances the glands.
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Bladder meridian; The Great Mediator.
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SM: ki; time: 3-5pm. Transforms fluids thru storage & excretion. Helps balance entire meridian system. Association points correspond directly to each of 12 meridians. Emotionally addresses fear, depression, worry, & agitation. 67 acupoints.
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Bl10.
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Use for cervical, shoulder, or back pain, can benefit wobblers.
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Bl11 - Big Reed.
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Influential point for bone. Use for any type of bone or joint disorder. Helps relieve rheumatoid arthritis. Enhances bone healing.
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Bl13 - Lung Transporting.
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Lung association point. Use for lung problems including bronchitis or asthma. Dispels heat.
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Bl14.
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Pericardium association point. Calming effect, benefits lung congestion.
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Bl15.
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Heart association point. Calming effect, helps regulate flow of chi.
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Bl17 - Back Transporting Point / Diaphragm Transporting.
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Meeting point of blood. Use for all blood disorders. Benefits weariness of four limbs, lethargy, & back pain. Builds the immune system. Blood & diaphragm area of influence. Regulates chi & pacifies stomach.
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Bl18 - Liver Transporting.
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Liver association point. Use for liver disorders, benefits liver, back pain & tendonitis. Moves stagnant chi.
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Bl19.
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Gall bladder association point. Use for tendon & ligament issues.
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Bl20 - Spleen Transporting.
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Spleen association point. Calms digestive disorders. Use for medial stifle problems, hind leg edema & back pain. Tonifies spleen & stomach chi, increasing their transformation & transportation functions.
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Bl21 - Stomach Transporting.
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Stomach association point. Use for GI disorders, retention of food, & lateral stifle problems. Benefits constipation & abdominal pain. Supports functions of stomach.
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Bl22.
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Triple heater association point. Relieves abdominal pain, hormone problems of the thyroid & adrenals & lower back pain.
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Bl23 - Kidney Transporting.
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Kidney association point. General arthritis point. Helps relieve chronic lower back pain & lumbosacral pain. Strengthens immune system. Benefits bone & marrow, use for any bone pathology.
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Bl24.
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Relieves lumbosacral pain & moves stagnant chi.
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Bl25 - Large Intestine Transporting.
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Large intestine association point. Regulates organ. Helps relieve constipation & diarrhea & gas. Relieves pain in the neck, shoulder, & lower back. Use for hock & stifle arthritis.
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Bl27 - Small Intestine Transporting / Origin Gate Back.
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Small intestine association point. Relieves indigestion. Use for sciatica & lower back pain. Promotes function of small intestine.
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Bl28.
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Bladder association point. Helps relieve urinary bladder problems. Use for neck & back pain. Colic point.
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Bl40 - Supporting Middle.
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Master point for lower back & hips. Use for arthritis in stifle, hip, & lower back.
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Bl60.
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Aspirin point. Use for arthritis of the hock & soft tissue injury.
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Bl67 - Reaching Yin.
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Ting & tonification point for bladder. Balances energy of entire meridian. Benefits navicular & any hoof problems. Benefits back & hock.
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Kidney meridian; Residence of Resolution.
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SM: bl; time: 5-7pm. Houses jing essence. Governs bones & marrow; controls growth & healing of bones. Ears depend on kidney function. Responsible for harmonized sexual functions. Tonifying improves memory & concentration.
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Ki1 - Bubbling Spring.
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Sedation & ting point for kidney. Use for shock; restores consciousness. Helps to relieve laminitis.
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Ki2 - Blazing Valley.
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Use for sexual dysfunction. Benefits the pastern & tendonitis.
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Kidney meridian - Residence of Reolution.
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Emotionally deals with survival & instinctual fear. 27 acupoints.
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Ki3 - Greater Stream.
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Source point for kidney. Use to help restore immune system. Estrous cycle irregularity. Use for arthritic hocks.
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Ki6 - Shining Sea.
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Regulates hormones. Relieves hoof pain. Promotes moisture to the intestines & feces.
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Ki7 - Returning Current.
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Tonification point for kidney. Stimulate if fatigued. Aids in relief of hock & back pain.
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Ki27 - Transporting Point Mansion.
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Association point for all association points. Use for respiratory ailments or chest pain.
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Pericardium meridian; Heart Protector.
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SM: triple heater; time: 7-9pm. Protects heart from external stresses.
Protects on a physical & emotional level. Supports heart in circulatory functions. 9 acupoints. |
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Pe1 - Heavenly Pond.
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Use to calm heart palpations & heart murmurs. Helps with respiratory problems.
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Pe6 - Inner Gate.
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Connecting point. Master point for chest & cranial abdomen (front of abdomen). Powerful point for all chest conditions including pneumonia. Improves circulation. Releases poll tension or pain. Anxiety reducer. Balances internal organs.
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Pe7 - Great Hill.
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Sedation & source point for pericardium. Local point for knee. Calms the spirit & regulates the heart.
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Pe9 - Center Rush.
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Ting & tonification point for pericardium. Clears heat, balances energy, and removes blockages of entire meridian. Helpful in easing navicular pain. Use for foreleg arthritis, fetlock & knee problems. Benefits laminitis.
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Triple heater meridian; Commander of all Energies. "Official of Balance & Harmony".
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SM: pe; time: 9-11pm. Function rather than physical organ. Functional relationship between energy-transforming organs. Transforms, transports, & directs chi & nourishment thru body. Excretes waste. Enhances lymphatic system functions. 23 acupoints.
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Th4 - Yang's Pond.
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Source point for triple heater. Relieves pastern discomfort such as tendonitis, rheumatism, foreleg edema, arthritis. Relaxes tendons. Removes obstructions from meridian. Use in chronic disease conditions when kidney energy is deficient.
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Th5 - Outer Gate.
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Connecting point. Use for rheumatic conditions. Helps ease tendonitis. Use for navicular pain.
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Th6 - Branching Ditch.
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Use in colic situations. Use for navicular pain & neck soreness or pain.
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Th8 - Connecting 3 Yang.
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Connecting point of 3 yang meridians. Shoulder, neck 7 forelimb release point.
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Th10 - Heavenly Well.
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Sedation point for triple heater. Use for elbow & forelimb soreness, sprains, & rheumatic pain. Relaxes tendons.
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Th14 - Shoulder Crevice.
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Use for shoulder lameness or soreness.
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Th17 - Wind Screen.
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Use for ear problems. Use for estrous cycle irregularities.
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Th23 - Silk Bamboo Hole.
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Benefits the eyes, relieves pain.
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Gall bladder meridian; Official of Decision & Judgement.
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SM: li; time: 11pm - 1am. Impacts certain emo & energetic properties.
Excess chi may = anger; deficient chi may = depression or timidity. Regulates flow of chi thru body; governs decision-making process. Rules eyes, ligaments, tendons, joints. To a lesser degree, rules muscles. Horses don't have gall bladder but have biliary system to regulate bile flow. 44 acupoints. |
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Gb20 - Wind Pond.
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Alleviates head & neck tension & pain. Helps with eye problems.
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Gb21 - Shoulder Well.
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Relieves shoulder pain & arthritis. Use for hock pain. Softens tense muscles.
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Gb24 - Sun & Moon.
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Alarm point for gall bladder. Use to relieve stomach indigestion disorders. Benefits liver.
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Gb25 - Capital Door.
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Alarm point for kidney. Use for kidney disorders or problems with water metabolism & lower back pain.
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Gb29 - Squatting Crevice.
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Use for joint disorders, especially hip joints.
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Gb30 - Jumping Circle.
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Use for sciatica problems & hip soreness. Relaxes tendons & restores joint mobility.
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Gb34 - Yang Mound Hill / Yang Hill Spring.
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Influential point for muscles & tendons. Relieves stifle pain.
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Gb38 - Yang Aid.
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Sedation point for gall bladder. Use for hock problems. Reduces eye pain.
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Gb39 - Hanging Bell.
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Influential point for building bone marrow. Use to strengthen immune system.
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Gb44 - Orifice Yin.
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Ting point for gall bladder. Use to help relieve laminitis, arthritis & hock problems.
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Liver meridian; Controller of Strategic Planning.
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SM: gb; time: 1-3am. Plans & controls. Maintains even & harmonious flow of chi thru body. Principal center of metabolism. Conducts functions such as synthesizing proteins, neutralizing poisons, assisting in regulation of blood sugar levels, secreting bile. Governs free flow of chi in 3 ways: coordinating estrous & digestion cycles, regulating bile secretions, harmonizing emotions. 14 acupoints.
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Liv1 - Big Thick.
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Ting point for liver. Use for laminitis or sidebone.
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Liv2 - Temporary In-Between.
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Sedation point for liver. Relieves diarrhea. Can help in colic situations.
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Liv3 - Bigger Rushing.
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Source point for liver. Invigorates & clears meridian system. Helps eye problems. Calming point. Calms spasms, relieves nervous tension & stress.
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Liv4 - Middle Seal.
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Relieves pain in lower abdomen. Use for colic, stomach upset & hoof problems.
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Liv5 - Gourd Ditch.
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Connecting point. Helps resolve irregular estrous cycles. Can benefit rheumatism of hind leg.
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Liv8 - Spring & Bend.
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Tonification point for liver. Relieves medial stifle problems.
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Liv14 - Cyclic Gate.
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Alarm point for liver. Helps with liver problems. Use for muscle soreness. Cools blood.
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Conception vessel meridian; Vessel Gathering the Yin.
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Influences: abs, thorax, lungs, throat, face. Absorbs overflow energy from one meridian, redirects to deficient meridians. Impacts all reproductive functions, esp in mares. 24 acupoints.
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Cv3 - Middle Extremity.
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Alarm point for bladder. Meeting of 3 yin meridians: spleen, kidney, liver. Use to relieve incontinence, regulates uterus.
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Cv4 - Gate to Original Chi.
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Alarm point for small intestine. Benefits yin & kidneys. Helps urogenital problems. Relieves lower ab pain, diarrhea & bladder infections. Powerful calming point, benefits chronic disorders. Strengthens body, mind, energy.
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Cv6 - Sea of Chi.
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Benefits chi as a general tonifying effect. Use for tired or lethargic horses. Moves chi thru lower ab, relieves pain & distention.
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Cv12 - Middle of Epigastrium.
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Influential point for all yang organs. Harmonizing stomach, relieves GI problems, relieves stress. Colic point. Use for any digestive system condition.
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Cv14 - Great Palace.
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Alarm point for heart. Reduces heart irregularity & stomach stress. Helpful in dealing with behavioral problems.
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Cv17 - Middle of Chest.
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Influential point for chi & respiratory system. Improves overall energy.
Use for all lung conditions, esp chronic problems. Increases or disperses energy, depending on horse's needs. Use for chronic coughs, resolves phlegm. |
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Cv22 - Heaven's Chest.
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Strengthens brain & regulates lungs & throat. Effective for respiratory problems.
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Governing vessel meridian; Vessel Gathering the Yang.
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Influences: head, back, spine, back of neck. Strengthens back & spine. Controls bladder & assists in coordinating & harmonizing all organs & regions of body. Closely related to central nervous system. Redistributes & balances body's chi, esp yang. 28 acupoints.
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Gv1 - Long Strength.
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Use for constipation & diarrhea. Can stimulate first defecation in newborn foals.
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Gv4 - Gate of Life.
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Intestinal problems & urogenital strengthening. Strengthens lower back.
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Gv12 - Body Pillar.
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Strengthens body, use after chronic illness.
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Gv14 - Big Vertebra.
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Meeting point of all yang meridians. Immuno-stimulation point. Use for heatstroke.
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Gv26 - Middle of Person.
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Use for specific emergencies including shock, collapse, heatstroke, seizures, or respiratory stimulation in newborn foals.
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Gv Yin Tang - Dragon Meeting.
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Use for calming. Benefits cough & colds.
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Gv Bai Hui - 100 Meetings.
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Use for any hindquarter problem, heatstroke or over exertion. Point at which all yang meridians merge.
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Lu6 - Biggest Hole.
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Accumulation point. Acute respiratory conditions.
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Li7 - Warm Flow.
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Accumulation point. Relieves pain of rheumatism & tendonitis of forelimb.
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Accumulation points.
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Where chi energy accumulates. Spiritually & physically significant to health & balance of body. Used primarily in acute conditions, esp if pain is present. Most pts need to be sedated. Treating removes obstructions by dispersing.
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Lung indicators.
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Respiratory conditions including asthma, heaves, & coughing; chest pain, knee problems; dry skin or dull coat.
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Large intestine indicators.
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Constipation or diarrhea; respiratory conditions; restricted or tight muscles of neck; skin problems; weak immune system.
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Stomach indicators.
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Digestive tract disorders including colic; eye problems; stifle problems including inflammation, pain, & arthritis; TMJ tension & pain; lethargy & weakness.
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Spleen indicators.
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Colic, both chronic & acute; stocking up; weak immune system; muscle problems including atrophy, lack of tone, or strength; digestive disorders including diarrhea & weight problems.
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Heart indicators.
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Cardiovascular problems including heart irregularities, shortness of breath, & poor circulation; restlessness; shoulder problems.
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Small intestine indicators.
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Shoulder problems including muscle atrophy, lameness, or stiffness; foreleg problems; neck stiffness; TMJ tension or pain; depression, lack of energy or sadness.
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Bladder indicators.
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Urinary tract problems; lower back problems; hock problems; general body pain, muscle spasms or hindquarter cramping; arthritis, bone or joint problems; sensitivity in any of the association points.
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Kidney indicators.
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Bone problems including fractures; dull & lifeless hair, mane or tail; irregular estrous cycles, fertility problems; low sperm production; periodontal diseases; fear, timidity & poor concentration.
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Pericardium indicators.
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Irregular heart rhythm including abnormally rapid heartbeat, heart murmurs; chest conditions including pneumonia; chronic nervous behavior including pacing or weaving.
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Triple heater indicators.
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Ear problems; neck stiffness, tension or pain; navicular problems; forequarter lameness, especially of the shoulder.
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Gall bladder indicators.
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Arthritis; hock problems; neck stiffness; joint problems; muscle stiffness; indecision & timidity.
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Liver indicators.
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Stiff or cramped muscles; eye/vision problems; estrous cycle problems; digestive problems; tendon & ligament problems; hoof problems; joint problems; aggressiveness or anger.
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Conception vessel indicators.
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Vaginitis; problems of the lungs & chest; reproductive system ailments; abdominal pain.
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Governing vessel indicators.
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Spinal problems, backache; hindquarter lameness; nervous disorders; immune stimulation.
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St34 - Beam Mound.
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Accumulation point. Acute arthritis of the stifle.
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Sp8 - Earth Pivot.
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Accumulation point. Regulates estrous cycle.
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Bl63 - Golden Door.
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Accumulation point. Acute urinary problems. Relieves frequent or burning urination & arthritis of the tarsal region.
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Ki5 - Water Spring.
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Use to relieve hock pain.
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Pe4 - Cleft Door.
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Calms the heart and regulates its rhythm. Excellent pain relief point.
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Th7 - Converging Channels.
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Relieves neck, shoulder, or elbow pain. Use for rheumatism of the forelimb.
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Gb36 - Outer Mound.
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Relieves stiffness, cramps or weakness of hind limbs. Relieves stifle pain.
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Liv6 - Middle Capital.
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Relieves pain of rheumatism of the hind leg & relieves acute cystitis.
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Alarm points.
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Organ involvement or energy imbalance when tender to touch. One for each organ.
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Liv13 - Chapter Gate.
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Alarm point for spleen. Yin organs area of influence.
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Cv5 - Stone Door.
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Alarm point for triple heater.
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Association points.
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Points relate to organs. Offers "indicator" data. Help balance & regulate chi flow thru body. Mostly used to tonify. Sensitive to light pressure = acute. Painful to deep pressure = chronic. Can help balance emo energy. Use w/ alarm pts.
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Command points.
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Correspond to points of each of 5 elements. Each of 12 meridians have 5 command pts, one for each element. 60 pts: 30 yin & 30 yang. Primary pts in treatment.
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Connecting points.
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Connect yin/yang energies of sister meridians. Stimulation allows chi transfer from one to sister. Mostly used in connection of source point of affected meridian. Located on limbs.
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Li6 - Slanting Passage.
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Lung meridian of connection.
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St40 - Abundant Bulge.
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Spleen meridian of connection. Phlegm area of influence. Transforms phlegm & damp, benefits coughs.
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Sp4 - Connecting Channels.
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Stomach meridian of connection.
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Si7 - Branch to Heart.
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Heart meridian of connection.
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Bl58 - Flying Up.
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Kidney meridian of connection.
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Ki4 - Big Bell.
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Bladder meridian of connection.
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Gb37 - Brightness.
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Liver meridian of connection.
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Influential points.
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Powerful affect on particular functional systems. Used in problem associated with each points sphere of influence or benefit.
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Bl12 - Wind Door.
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Wind & trachea area of influence. Relieves cervical pain. Disperses chi.
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Master points.
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Powerfully affect specific anatomical region of body. Located on limbs.
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Sedation points.
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Each meridian has own sedation pt. Subdues/disperses excess energy within meridian. Warm, protrude slightly. Located on limbs.
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Li2 - Second Interval.
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Sedation point for large intestine. Benefits edema & arthritis of ankle.
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Bl65 - Binding Bone.
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Sedation point for bladder.
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Source points.
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Each meridian has source pt. Directly connected to organ's meridian. Most commonly used to influence yin organs. Located around knees & hocks.
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St42 - Rushing Yang.
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Source point for stomach.
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Si4 - Wrist Bone.
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Source point for small intestine.
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Bl64 - Capital Bone.
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Source point for bladder.
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Gb40 - Mound Ruins.
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Source point for gall bladder.
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Ting points.
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For each meridian. Beginning/end point. Provide info for general health. Located on coronary band; equal distance on circumference.
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Th1 - Gate Rush.
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Ting point for triple heater. Benefits laminitis & ringbone. Colic point. Relieves inflammation, strengthens immune system.
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Tonification points.
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Each meridian has its own. Stimulation increases chi in meridian. Feel cool to the touch. Located on limbs.
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Th3 - Middle Islet.
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Tonification point for triple heater.
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Gb43 - Stream Insertion.
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Tonification point for gall bladder.
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St44 - Inner Courtyard.
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Use for arthritic conditions.
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St30 - Penetrating Chi.
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Regulates stomach chi & promotes essence. Relieves pain & swelling of abdomen.
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St39 - Lower Great Emptiness.
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Regulates the function of stomach & intestines. Stops abdominal pain. Eliminates wind. Moves chi of small intestine.
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Li20 - Welcome Fragrance.
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Meeting point of the large intestine & stomach meridians. Benefits colds & lung congestion.
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St9 - Person's Welcome.
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Regulates stomach chi, relieves gas, supports stomach function.
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St12 - Empty Basin.
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Subdues rebellious stomach chi. Use for anxiety & nervousness due to stomach disharmony.
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Li5 - Yang Stream.
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Relieves edema of forelimb.
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