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List the 4 FUNCTIONS of acupuncture points.
- Transport Qi and Blood
- Reflect dysfunction of the body
- Assist in diagnosis
- Prevention and treatment of disease
What are the 3 GENERAL CLASSIFICATIONS (The Three Types) of acupuncture points?
- Jing or "channel" points
- Extra points
- Ashi points
Differences between Extra Points vs Ashi Points
CHARACTERISTICS:
Extra points - have a name, specific location, but no pertaining channel. Classified as either situated on the course of channels or NOT situated on the course of channels
Ashi points - no name, no specific location, and no pertaining channel

NUMBER
Extra points: 45 Extra points (WHO); or historically, varies btwn 20-200.
Ashi points: Countless
List the GENERAL CATEGORIES OF NOMENCLATURE for acupuncture points
- Naturalistic Imagery
- Analogy to Animals
- Architectural Structures
- Astronomical and Meteorological Phenomena
- Anatomical Terms
- Their Therapeutic Properties
List the 3 great summarizations of acupuncture and moxibustion
- The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing) 770-221 BC
- The Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zen Jiu Jia Yi Jing) by Huang Fumi 282 CE
- Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhen Jiu Da Cheng) by Yang Jizhou 1439 CE
Describe Jing or "channel" points.
- Characteristics: have a pertaining channel, name, and specific location (specific to one of the 14 channels)
- Number: 361 total. Additional 4 to reach 365: Yintang and Shiqizhui added to the Du channel; Taiyang added to the Gallbladder channel; Yishu added to the Bladder channel.
Three statements about the traditional Chinese understanding of acupuncture points:
- The ancient Chinese believed that pathogens such as Wind, Dampness, Dryness, Heat, Cold, or Summer Heat could enter the body through acupuncture points.
- The ancient Chinese believed that stimulating acupuncture points could strengthen the body's resistance to disease.
- The word for acupuncture is "xue", which denotes a cave or hole, the place where the ancient Chinese believed that Qi could enter or exit the body.
LU 7 Lieque (Heavenly Star Point)

Indications
one sided headache, painful obstruction due to wind and numbness of the whole body, phlegm obstruction in the upper body, and lockjaw.
LI 4 Hegu (Heavenly Star Point

Indications
headache, swelling of the face, malaria - chills and fever, tooth decay, nosebleed, lockjaw, inability to speak.
LI 11 Quchi (Heavenly Star Point)

Indications
aching elbow, hemiplegia (one sided paralysis) - inability to make a fist, inability to draw a bow, flaccidity of the sinews such that simple tasks are impossible, painful obstruction in the throat, recurring fevers, skin disorders.
Correct statements about the Specific points?
- There are a total of 60 Five-Shu points
- There are a total of 15 Luo-connecting points
- There are a total of 6 Lower He-Sea points (if one includes the He-Sea ponts of the three Foot Yang channels)
One of the main indications of Jing-Well points is?
Loss of consciousness
A patient suffers from "acute, severe and painful"stomachache. Applying the theory of Specific Points, which group would be considered the most effective for this disorder?
Xi-Cleft points
Regarding the Five-Shu points, three correct statements are:
- located distal to the knee and elbow joints
- first recorded in the Ling Shu ("Miraculous Pivot" or "Spiritual Axis") of the Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic
- The flow of Qi travels distally to proximally (i.e. centripetally)
Three descriptions of the Eight Master/Confluent points:
- These 8 points are where the Qi of the Eight Extraordinary Channels communicates with the Twelve Regular Channels; therefore they are capable of "opening" or "turning on" the Extraordinary Channels.
- These eight points can treat disorders of their corresponding Regular and Extraordinary Channels.
- These eight points are divided into four pairs of points; the two points in the pair are often used together.
What is the classical indication for the Shu-Stream points?
Pain and heaviness of the body
What is the classical indication for the Jing-Well points?
Fullness below the heart
What is the classical indication of the He-Sea points?
Vomiting and diarrhea
Regarding the Five-Shu points and their correspondence to the Five Elements (1 statement)......
For the yin channels the Jing-Well points belong to Wood, while for the yang channels the Jing-Well points belong to Metal.
Regarding the Yuan-Source points (3 statements).......
- They are located aroundthe wrist and ankle joints
- These are points where the Source Qi or "Yuan Qi" of the Zang-fu organs manifests
- On the yin channels, the Yuan-Source points and the Shu-Stream points are the same point
Regarding the Luo-Connecting points (3 statements).....
-Points where the Luo-Collaterals branch off their pertaining channels
- Often used in combination with the Yuan-Source points
- Effective for disorders involving two interiorly-exteriorly related channels
Regarding the Back-Shu points (3 statements).....
- Especially effective for disorders of the Zang-fu organs
- Twelve points on the back where the Zi of the "Zang fu is infused
- Located on the back, along the medial line of the Bladder channel (1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline)
Regarding the Front-Mu points (3 statements)........
- Located on the anterior portion of the body close to their corresponding organs
- Effective for treating disorders of the five Zang-organs and the six Fu-organs.
- Often combined in treatment with Back-Shu points and He-Sea points
Regarding the Xi-Cleft points (1 statement).....
There are a total of sixteen points corresponding to the Twelve Regular channels, the Yin-Linking Vessel, the Yang-Linking Vessel, the Yin-Heel Vessel and the Yang-Heel Vessel.
The Eight Hui-Influential points are where the Qi of the internal organs and tissues manifest. What are these organs and tissues?
Zang-organs, Fu-organs, Qi, Blood, sinews, vessels, bones, and marrow
Distance from anterior midline to the lateral clavicular extremity
8 cun
Distance between the end of the axillary fold and the transverse cubital crease
9 cun
Distance between the transverse cubital crease and the transverse wrist crease
12 cun
Distance from the tibia-femur joint line (popliteal crease) to the tip of the lateral malleolus
16 cun
Distance from the sternocostal angle to the center of the umbilicus
8 cun
Distance from the anterior hairline to the posterior hairline
12 cun
Distance from the anterior hairline to the glabella
3 cun
Distance from the lateral grooves of the hairline
9 cun
Distance from the posterior hairline to the inferior border of C7
3 cun
Distance between the medial borders of the scapulas
6 cun
What is the Luo-Connecting Point of the Ren Mai?
Ren 15
Describe the location of RN 2.
located on the midpoint of the pubic symphysis on the anterior midline
Describe the location of RN 17.
On the midline of the sternum midway between the nipples level with the 4th intercostal space
RN 3 Functions
Benefits the Bladder, drains Damp Heat
RN 1 Functions
Regulates the Lower Jiao, calms the Spirit, resuscitates
RN 6 Functions
Tonifies Source Qi, strengthens Kidneys, regulates Qi
RN 22 Functions
Disperses and descends Lung Qi, benefits the throat
RN 17 Functions
Regulates Qi and unbinds the chest
Two TCM functions and (at least) two corresponding indications for each function of RN 4.
Generally, useful for deficiencies of Yin, Yang, Qi & Blood.
- Main point for tonifying Prenatal Qi - exhaustion, weakness, chronic fatigue/diseases.
- Main point for Kidney deficiencies of Qi, Jing a/or Yang - low back pain, bone disorders, early morning (5 a.m., "cock-crow") diarrhea.
- Genito-urinary issues with Deficient a/or Cold Patterns - incontinence, clear copious urine, nocturia.
- Main point for all menstrual disorders with Deficient, Cold a/or Stagnation Patterns - scanty menstruation, pale blood.
- Yang collapse - chills, profuse sweating, SOB, unconsciousness.
- useful for deficiency conditions - weakness, shortness of breath, sexual issues.
Two TCM functions and at least two corresponding indications for each function of RN 12
- ST patterns arising from an excess or a deficiency, tonify deficient SP patterns (moxa useful).
- Stress related digestive disorders (nervous Stomach, heartburn, diarrhea).
- CV 12 is useful for middle warmer issues, whereas CV 10 is useful for lower warmer issues and CV 13 is useful for upper warmer issues.
- Disperses Dampness -- appetite, edema
Du Mai point located below C-7 spinous process
DU 14
Du point located below L-2 spinous process
Du 4
Du point located below the L-4 spinous process
DU-3
Du point located within the sacral hiatus
Du-2
List 2 of the TCM functions of DU 14 along with at least two corresponding indications for each function.
Meeting point of all yang meridians, GV 14 is indicated for exterior conditions as it expels pathogens and firms the yang; clearing heat and fevers whether mild or severe; and for tonifying the yang and strengthening the neck and spine.
- Main point for acute wind cold or wind heat, colds and flu, especially with fever and chills, opens the pores to cause sweating.
- Main point for reducing high fevers, combine with LU 11, UB 40 (can bleed these points). Main point for summer heat.
-Main point for spontaneous sweating from qi deficiency or night sweats from yin deficiency.
- Main point for neck and upper back pain and stiffness
- Strengthens the wei qi
DU 20 Functions and Indications
- Main point for headache, dizziness, eye pain and redness, irritability, hypertension from excess yang in the upper body, often occuring with patterns of excess Liver yang or Liver fire.
- Main point for internal wind e.g. headaches, dizziness, visual dizziness, tinnitus, vertex pain, windstroke, seizures.
- Main point for prolapse, anal, uterine, vaginal; main point for hemorrhoids.
DU 20 Location
on the midline of the head 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, at the approximate midpoint of the line connecting the apex of both ears
DU 4 Functions and Indications
- Clears heat from the whole body, for heat disorders of the five zang, malarial disorders, steaming bone disease (similar to Tubercolosis, a feeling of heat very deep in the body (KI Yin Deficiency)).
- Main point for tonifying Kidney qi and yang, for low back pain, weak knees, copious nocturnal urination, impotence, seminal emissions, deficient cold menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, cold-type vaginal discharge, daybreak diarrhea (5 a.m.).
- Adrenal exhaustion from stress or overwork, fatigue, lack of sexual vitality or sexual exhaustion.
DU 16 Indications
Chills and fever, occipital stiffness or pain, headache
DU 14 Indications
Exterior patterns with fever and chills, sore throat, sweating, headache, thirst, thick, yellow phlegm
DU 20 Indications
Prolapse of the anus, uterus, chronic diarrhea
Lung Channel

Source Point
LU 9
Lung Channel

Luo-Connecting point
LU-7
Lung Channel

Xi-Cleft point
LU-6
Lung Channel

Jing-Well point
LU-11
Lung Channel

Ying-Spring point
LU 10
Lung Channel

Shu-Stream point *(Yuan Source Point)
LU-9
Lung Channel

Jing-River point
LU-6
Lung Channel

He-Sea point
LU-5
Lung Channel

Mother/tonification point
LU-9
Lung Channel

Child/reduction point
LU-5
Location of LU-3
On the lateral aspect of the biceps brachii tendon in the depression between the muscle and the humerus 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold
Location of LU 7
1.5 cun above the wrist crease, superior to the styloid process of the radius (not on the LU 5 - LU 9 line in TCM). (Hint: It's name "LieQue" means "broken sequence")
LU 5 Functions and Indications
- He Sea Point - useful for counterflow Qi/diarrhea, hot skin conditions, phlegm-heat excess.
- Acute/Chronic or Exterior/Interior Conditions.
- Upper body edema, enuresis. (b/c water point)
- Local point for the elbow - tendinitis, tennis elbow.
LU 9 Functions
Tonifies Lung Qi, Nourishes Lung Yin
LU 10 Functions
Benefits the throat
LU 6 Functions
Clears Lung Heat; Stops bleeding
LU 7 Functions and Indications
- Exterior Wind - body aches, chills/fever, runny nose, scratchy throat, sneezing.
- Internal Wind - bell's palsy, twitching, spasms, lockjaw.
- As Master Point of the RN, paired with KD 6 of the Yin Qiao Mai - treats genitourinary and gynecological issues also Yin deficient sore throat.
- Command Point of the Head and Posterior Neck - useful for any conditions involving these areas.
- Pain of the thumb - Luo Connecting Point spreads over the thenar eminence.
Large Intestine Channel

Yuan Source point
LI-4
Large Intestine Channel

Luo-Connecting point
LI-6
Large Intestine Channel

Xi-Cleft
LI-7
Large Intestine Channel

Jing-Well point
LI-1 (metal)
Large Intestine Channel

Ying-Spring
LI-2 (water)
Large Intestine

Shu-Stream
LI-3 (wood)
Large Intestine

Jing-River
LI-5 (fire)
Large Intestine

He-Sea
LI 11 (earth)
Large Intestine

Mother/tonification
LI 11
Large Intestine

Child/reduction
LI 2
Large Intestine

Master/confluent
NONE
Large Intestine

Influential points
NONE
Large Intestine

Other points/natures
LI-11 -- Ghost Point
LI 18 - Window of the Sky point
LI 4 - Command point for disorders of the face and mouth
Large Intestine Channel

Key Points
LI 1
LI 3
LI 4
LI 5
LI 6
LI 10
LI 11
LI 15
LI 20
LI 1 Functions and Indications
F: Clears Heat
F: Promotes resuscitation

I: Febrile disease, sore throat (w/LU 11), toothache involving lower teeth, deafness and tinnitis
I: Loss of consciousness
LI 3 Functions and Indications
F: Activates the chanel and collaterals and alleviates pain
F: Benefits the throat
F: Expels Wind and clears Heat (same as LI 4)

I: Pain, numbness of the fingers and hand; toothach, especially of the lower teeth; joints, arthritis, paralysis, stroke
I: Sore throat
I: Fever and chills, dry mouth and lips
LI 4 Functions and indications
F: Expels Wind and releases the exterior
F: Regulates Defensive Qi and adjusts sweating
F: Regulates the throat, neck, face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears
F: Activates the channel (LI 3 & 4) and collaterals and alleviates pain; nourishes the sinews
F: Regulates the Uterus and induces labor (contraindicated during pregnancy)

I: Pain, atrophy or paralysis of the hands, arm or shoulder (esp. arms)
I: Gynecological disorders: amenorrhea, delayed labor, retention of placenta, difficult labor (generally qi and blood disorders)
I: Mental disorders: insomnia, mania, depression
I: All types of headaches
LI 6 Functions and Indications
F: Helps LU regulate water passageways - induces urination
F: Clears Wind and Heat
F: Benefits the eyes and ears

I: Dysuria, edema (particularly of the upper body)
I: Red eyes, tinnitus, deafness, epstaxis
LI 7 Xi-Cleft point - Functions and Indications
F: Clears Heat
F: Regulates stomach and intestines

I: Headache, sore throat, facial edema, facial paralysis, epistaxis, carbuncles (w/ LI 11)
LI 10 Functions and Indications
F: Activates the channel and collaterals and relieves pain
F: Regulates the stomach and intestines
F: Tonification (w/ ST 36)

I: Paralysis, pain, atrophy, numbness and weakness of the arm
I: Tennis elbow
I: Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, dyspepsia
I: Chronic fatigue
LI 11 Functions and Indications

(He-Sea point, Earth point, Ghost point, Mother/tonification point)
F: Activates the channel and collaterals to relieve pain
F: Clears Heat
F: Cools Blood, expels Wind, drains Dampness
F: Subdues Rebellious Qi to relieve vomiting and diarrhea (classical use)
F: Tranquilization

I: Paralysis, pain, numbness and weakness of the elbow and arm
I: Fever, thirst, sweating (esp. profuse sweating, and use with LU 5 to clear Heat from Lung)
I: Skin disorders: Eczema, urticaria, erysipelas, skin itching
I: Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, dyspepsia
I: Psychological and emotional disorders
I: Hypertension, tranquilization
LU 15 Functions and Indications
F: Removes obstruction from channel and collaterals to relieve pain
F: Expels Wind, clears Heat, regulates Qi and Blood
Regulates Qi and transforms Phlegm

I: Pain or paralysis and numbness of the arm, pain and stiffness of the neck, e.g. "frozen shoulder" or shoulder disorder
I: Urticaria
I: Scrofula, goiter
LI 20 Functions and Indications
F: Opens the nasal passages
F: Expels Wind and Heat

I: Nasal or sinus congestion, rhinorrea, epistaxis
I: Swelling, pain or itching of the face or lips, facial paralysis
I: Interior phlegm, interior heat, chronic sinusitis, one-sided facial paralysis
LI 18 (Window of the Sky point)

LOCATION
On the lateral aspect of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
LI 3 (Shu-Steam/wood point)

LOCATION
Making a loose fist, the point is on the radial aspect of the index finger, in the depression just proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone
LI 4 (Yuan-Source point, Command point for disorders of the face and mouth, Four Gates point, Heavenly Star point)

LOCATION
On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, close to its radial border.