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38 Cards in this Set
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Name the 6 Extraordinary Organs.
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Brain
Bone Marrow Blood vessels Gall Bladder Uterus |
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What are 6 general functions of the Extraordinary Vessels?
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Serve as reservoirs of Qi.
Store & circulate Jing Qi. Circulate the Wei Qi. Regulate the body's life cycles. Integrates the 6 Extraordinary organs with 6 primary Yang organs. Integrates the 4 Seas with body's internal energy flow. |
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Name the 4 Seas, and list their access point(s).
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SEA of MARROW (Brain & SC)
GV 16 & GV 20 SEA of QI CV 17 SEA of NOURISHMENT ST 36 SEA of BLOOD SP 10, ST 37, ST 39, BL 11 |
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Give 8 indications for the use of an Extraordinary Vessel.
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When continued use of the primary channels isn't working.
Against an especially strong EPF (or weak Wei Qi). For multiple patterns of a similar nature. When pulses are balanced but the patient isn't doing well. In chronic metabolic/endocrine disorders. In depleted patients where Qi levels are low in the primary channels. In patients where a minimum number of needles is desirable. When signs point to Excess or Deficient, but you cannot determine the cause. To correct structural imbalances. |
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Name the 8 Extraordinary Vessels.
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Du Mai (GB)
Ren Mai (CV) Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) Dai Mai (Girdling Vessel) Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel) Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel) Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) |
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Which Extraordinary Vessels are Yin and which are Yang?
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YIN
Ren Mai Chong Mai Yin Qiao Mei Yin Wei Mei YANG Du Mai Dai Mai Yang Qiao Mei Yang Wei Mei |
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Which Extraordinary Vessels are centrally distributed and which are peripherally distributed?
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CENTRAL
Du Mai Ren Mai Chong Mai Dai Mai PERIPHERAL Yin & Yang Qiao Mei Yin & Yang Wei Mei |
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Where on the body are all Master (opening) & Confluent (coupled) points for the Extraordinary Vessels?
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The extremities.
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Which side of the body should the Master point (for Extraordinary Vessels) be needled on for FEMALES.
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The right.
("The female is always right.") |
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What is the functional relationship for each of the following:
DU & REN CHONG & DAI YIN & YANG QIAO MEI YIN & YANG WEI MEI |
DU & REN - store Yang & Yin
CHONG & DAI - circulate Qi & Blood between Yin & Yang aspects of the body YIN & YANG QIAO MEI - distribute Yin & Yang over the body YIN & YANG WEI MEI - link Yin & Yang |
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List 5 functions of the Du Mai.
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Tonifies & controls all Yang channels.
Tonifies the Kidney Yang & strengthens the spine & back. Tonifies & Nourishes the brain & marrow. Treates depression. Purges Internal & External Wind from the body. |
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List 4 each of pathologies of the Du Mai due to:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY |
EXCESS in the Du Mai
-diseases of the head -diseases of the spine & back -diseases of the Kidneys -Jing Shen disorders DEFICIENCY of Du mai -head shaking, heaviness -instability, inability to concentrate -lack of physical/mental stamina -rectal prolapse/hemorrhoids -premature ejaculation, sterility, impotence |
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List 8 functions of the REN MAI.
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Governs all Yin channels of the body.
Nourishes the Yuan Qi of all 5 Yin organs. Controls: resp, digestion, GU function. Tonifies & regulates the repro organ system. Promotes Blood supply to the Uterus. Purges Qi in the Lower Burner & treats abd lumps. Stimulates the Lung channel's function of descending Qi. Tonifies Kidney Yin. |
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List 3 each of pathologies of the Ren Mai due to:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY |
EXCESS of Ren Mai
-diseases of the GU/GI system -Excess-type abd pain or lumps -menstrual disorders DEFICIENCY of Ren Mai -abd pain (hernia) -pruritus -heavy feeling of hips, lower ribs, lumbar areas |
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List 10 functions of the CHONG MAI.
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Sea of Blood
Sea of the Twelve Primary channels Blends the energetic influences of Heaven & Earth and Yin & Yang Develops the adrenal glands/cortex Tonifies, nourishes & regulates weak constitutions with digestive symptoms Moves the Blood of the Heart Purges abd & chest Qi & Blood Stagnations Treats anxiety Treats Gyne problems Treats rebellious Qi |
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List each of pathologies of the Chong Mai due to:
STAGNATION (1) EXCESS (2) DEFICIENCY (3) |
STAGNATION of Chong Mai
-dysmenorrhea EXCESS of Chong Mai -inhibited brain development -amenorrhea, scanty/late periods DEFICIENCY of Chong Mai -heart diseases -fullness in chest & abd -GI system diseases |
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List 8 functions of the Dai Mai.
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Controls Yin & Yang vessels.
Connects/envelops all of the leg Yin & Yang channels. Influences the energetic actions of the genitals, waist & hips. Tonifies & regulates the circulation of Liver & Gall Bladder Qi. Regulates the lower abd. Purges Damp Heat from the Genitals. Treats numbness, weakness, atrophy or motor impairment of the leg muscles. Treats impaired circulation of Qi in the Leg channels. Treats hip pain caused by deficient Liver Blood. |
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List 3 each of pathologies of the Dai Mai due to:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY |
EXCESS Dai Mai
-pain in the back (lumbar) -pain in the sides of the lower abd -weakness in shoulders, upper extremities, lower limbs DEFICIENCY of Dai Mai -pain, weakness, and a cold/heavy sensation in the lumbar/sacral regions -abd fullness/distention -abN white vaginal d/c & prolapsed uterus |
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List 5 functions of the Yang Qiao Mei.
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Controls the Yang of both sides of the body.
Controls the motion of the foot & ankle. Treats acute Excess conditions of the lower back. Purges internal/external Wind from the head. Purges Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold. |
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LiList 4 each of pathologies of the Yang Qiao Mai due to:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY |
EXCESS YANG QIAO MEI
-stiffness of back & waist -tremors of the thighs -spasms on outer sides of legs -nocturnal epileptic seizures -foot/ankles rotate outwards -insomnia -dry/itchy eyes DEFICIENT YANG QIAO MAI -fatigue -lassitude/weakness during the day -aggravations of stress related symptoms -feet/ankles rotate inwardly |
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List 8 functions of the YIN QIAO MAI.
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Controls the Yin of both sides of the body.
Nourishes the eyes. Controls the opening/closing of the eyelids. Controls the motion of the lower limbs. Influence the repro tract. Influences the lower abd in women. Treats disturbances of sleep. Treats certain cases of atrophy. |
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List 4 each of pathologies of the Yin Qiao Mai due to:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY |
EXCESS YIN QIAO MAI
-pain in lower abd -vomiting -difficult BM's -spasms on medial legs -feet/ankles rotate inward DEFICIENT YIN QIAO MAI -nocturnal h/a's -insomnia -cramps/convulsions -feet/ankles rotate outwardly |
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List 8 functions of the Yang Wei Mai.
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*Treats sciatic pain in lateral legs.
Moves the Yang energy. Controls & regulates Wei Qi. Regulates the external parts of the body. Maintains connections with all primary Yang channels. Treats ear problems due to rising Liver Fire. Treats ear problems due to Gall Bladder disharmony. Treats hypochondriac pain. |
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List 4 pathologies of the Yang Wei Mai channel due to:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY |
EXCESS Yang Wei Mai
-alternating chills/fever -pain in lateral head, neck, trunk, legs -pain & skin problems during weather changes -diarrhea -night sweats -arthritic syndromes ("Bi syndrome") DEFICIENT Yang Wei Mai -lack of body heat -loss of energy/physical strength -cold knees -stiffness -fatigue |
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List 6 functions of the Yin Wei Mai.
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Moves the Yin energy.
Regulates the Blood Regulates the internal parts of the body. Maintains connections with all the body's primary Yin channels. Tonifies the Heart. Treats deficient Yin & Blood conditions. Treats h/a's located in the back of the neck. |
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List 5 pathologies related to the Yin Wei Mai due to:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY |
EXCESS Yin Wei Mai
-HTN -delirium, nightmares -convulsive diseases -diarrhea, rectal prolapse -dysphagia DEFICIENT Yin Wei Mai -timidity or fear -apprehension -mental depression -hypotension -weak respiration |
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Describe the order in which one would treat Extraordinary Vessels?
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1. Needle Master point.
2. Needles points on the Master channel. 3. Needle the Couple point. 4. Needle other points. Remove needles in reverse. Only use one channel per session. The "Master channel" is the one Extraordinary channel you wish to treat. |
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For each of the following Extraordinary Vessels, list the vessel it is paired with, and list the Master & Couple points:
REN MAI DU MAI CHONG MAI DAI MAI |
REN MAI - LU 7 & KID 6
-Yin Qiao Mai - KID 6 & LU 7 DU MAI - SI 3 & BL 62 -Yang Qiao Mai - BL 62 & SI 3 CHONG MAI - SP 4 & PC 6 -Yin Wei Mai - PC 6 & SP 4 DAI MAI - GB 41 & TH 5 -Yang Wei Mai - TH 5 & GB 41 |
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List 4 contraindications for use of the Extraordinary channels.
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In the very weak/sick.
In the very young. In Jing deficient patients. During estrus. |
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Name the 5 Fundamental Substances, listing which are Yin and which are Yang.
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YIN - Blood, Fluids, Jing
YANG - Qi and Shen |
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What caused pain in TCM?
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Obstruction of Blood or Qi.
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What causes seizures in TCM?
What organ is affected? List 4 patterns associated with this pathology. |
Wind in the Liver.
1. Wind due to Exogenous Liver Heat 2. Wind due to Liver Fire 3. Wind due to Liver Yang 4. Wind due to Liver Blood |
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For each of the following skin lesions, list the TCM pattern associated with it:
PUSTULES DRY SCALES GREASY SCALES HYPERPIGMENTATION STRONG, FOUL ODOR PRURITUS |
PUSTULES - Dampness & Heat toxin
DRY SCALES - Blood deficiency (causing Wind Dryness) GREASY SCALES - Damp-Heat HYPERPIGMENTATION - Blood deficiency STRONG, FOUL ODOR - Heat PRURITUS - Wind |
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