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13 Cards in this Set
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Group Luo Points
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SP 6
GB 35/39 PC 5/6 SJ 8 |
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Connects yin channels of foot
- point - functions |
SP 6
Any problem of LV, SP and KD: Important in LJ patterns Gyne symptoms Hernias Symptoms of the genitalia |
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Connects yin channels of hand
- point - functions |
PC 5 (or PC 6)
Lung problems Heart pain Any discomfort of chest. PC 6 – master point of the yin wei mai - has similar properties and most therapists substitute it to obtain these effects. Also, has a major function of regulating phlegm in upper chest. |
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Connects yang channels of foot
- point - functions |
GB 35 (GB39)
All sciatica on any side of the limb Pain or dysfunction of the neck. |
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Connects yang channels of hand
- point - functions |
SJ 8
Ancient text forbade needling; usually substitute SJ 5 – master point of the yang wei mai. |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of zang
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LV 13
Also mu of SP so important point to tonify SP. |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of fu
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R 12
Also mu of ST |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of qi
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R 17
Strong effect on zong qi which dominates both Lung functions of dominating qi, controlling respiration and speech AND Heart governing blood and vessels. |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of blood
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UB 17
Single most important point to treat any disorder from blood heat, blood stasis or blood deficiency. |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of sinews
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GB 34
Contraction of sinews, neck & shoulder stiffness, stiff tight muscles and joints. Especially dz of leg - knee pain, hemiplegia, atrophy, painful obstruction. |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of pulse and vessels
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LU 9
Harmonizes zong qi and blood flowing in vessels. Deficient zong qi doesn't circulate blood -> stasis. Also, vomiting, spitting or coughing blood and pulseless syndrome. |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of bone
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UB 11
Various bone diseases, rigidity and pain of neck, spine and lumbar. Deformity. |
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Influential (Hui-meeting) point of marrow
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GB 39
Benefit sinews & bones - weakness, flaccidity, contraction and pain of limbs. |