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What are two alternative translations for Ren?
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"Controlling" or "Compassion"
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What point treats drowning?
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Ren 1: it forces water from the lung
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What is an alternate name for Ren 1?
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Gate of Life
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What are the Mu points for the Taiyang organs?
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Ren 4 (SI) and Ren 3 (UB)
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Between Ren 3 & 4, which treats excess v. deficiency?
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Ren 3 for excess, 4 for deficiency
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Where is Zigong, the Extra point for uterus?
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3 cun lateral to Ren 3
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Where is TiTuo, the point for ovaries?
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4 cun lateral to Ren 4
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What point treats ‘profound deficiency’?
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Ren 4: fortifies yuan qi
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Which point is indicated with moxa for Diabetes?
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Possibly Ren 12, but I couldn't find it in the notes!
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What are the Mu points for all 3 Jiaos, and the San Jiao as a whole?
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San Jiao: Ren 5
Upper Jiao: Ren 17 (PC) Middle Jiao: Ren 12 (ST) Lower Jiao: Ren 7 |
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How do we compare Ren 4 & 6?
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Ren 6 is the top of the mound that is the Sea of Qi, Ren 4 is at the base
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Which two points treat Damp?
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Ren 9 is number 1 for damp!
Also Ren 3 |
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Is Ren 12 OK for pregnant patients?
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It is safe for pregancy, it is often used for morning sickness.
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What 3 things might Ren 12 treat?
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Treats all ST and SP issues, xu or shi. Also treats phlem. Also treats LR/GB, SP as the Middle Jiao MU.
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When will Ren 13 or 10 be more active than Ren 12?
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Ren 13 is more active with Yang conditions (like ST fire). Ren 10 will be more active for lower ST (such as Cold and Damp)
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Does Ren 14, the HT Mu point, treat both HT phlegm excess and also yin deficiency?
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Yes
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Which Sea is at the center of the sternum?
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Ren 17 Sea of Qi
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When might Ren 18 be more active than 17?
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With Yang Conditions
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What does the manubrium correspond to in the Sternal Microsystem?
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Head
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And the 2nd rib on the right side in that same system?
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Arms
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What are some possible symptoms of ‘food accumulation’ that Ren 21 treats?
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Indigestion, heartburn, GERD
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What point category is Ren 22?
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Sky Window, end of Yin Wei (Linking Extraordinary Vessel)
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What is the angle at Ren 23?
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up toward DU 20
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What part of the body does Ren 24 treat?
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Wind and face
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If the deeper half of the left cun (HT) is Xu, then the superficial aspect will be:
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Excess
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Do the SI sinew and primary channels enter the ear?
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Yes
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What is the best channel point on the limbs to treat SI?
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Possibly ST39 (couldn't find it in the notes!)
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For acute diarrhea, which main SI point is recommended?
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Possibly Ren 4 (couldn't find it in the notes!)
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How might SI 1 treat insufficient lactation?
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It benefits the breasts
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What are 3 point categories for Hou Xi/Back Stream?
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Shu, Du confluent point, and Wood
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How do SI 3 & 4 treat tinnitus?
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SI3 clears sensory organ heat
SI 4 is the Yuan source Points on opposite ends of the channel from the ears |
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Why does SI 5 Calm Shen and treat mania?
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It is the Jing/Fire point
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What are two special symptoms that SI 6/Yang Lao/Support Aged treats?
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Shoulder pain and deficient eye symptoms
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How many cun above SI 5 is SI 7, the Luo point?
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5 cun above SI5
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What is one thing that all Luo points and channels treat, as shown by SI 7?
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Mania-depression, fear and fright, sadness and anxiety
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What is the Pinyin name for SI 8/Lesser Sea?
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Xiao Hai
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What are SI 9 & 10 found useful for in Tong Family acupuncture?
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detoxification
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What is the translated name and meaning of SI 11/Tian Zhong?
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Heavenly Gathering
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Describe the location for SI 12 & 13, relative to the scapular spine:
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SI12: directly above SI11 in center of suprascapular fossa in the depression formed by a raised arm.
SI13: superior to medial end of scapular spine |
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Describe the location of SI 14 & 15 relative to the spinal vertebrae:
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SI14: 3 cun lateral to T-1
SI15: 2 cun lateral to C-7 |
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Describe the location of the Sky Windows SI 16 & 17 at the neck:
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SI16: level with laryngeal prominence on posterior border of SCM
SI17: between the angle of mandible and SCM muscle |
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What SI 18 is which organ in the classical acupuncture Face diagnosis?
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Kidney (good for stones and UTI)
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Does SI 19 as the last, highest point on this channel treat depression or mania?
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Mania
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Where is the Shen said to reside?
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In the Blood
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Which other primary channels does the Heart connect with?
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None
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What is the number of the HT Mu point?
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Ren 14
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What is the number of the HT back-shu point, and at which vertebrae?
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T5, BL15
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Where is Face-Heart?
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Just above the nose, below yin tang
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What are two actions of HT 3
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Calms shen, nourish HT yang
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As Metal point, what part of the body does HT 4 target?
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Relax muscles and sinews
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Which is the only HT point indicated for the Uterus?
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HT5
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What is the name and point category of HT 6?
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YinXi, Xi cleft
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What points treat night sweats?
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HT6 and HT3
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What are the two angles for needling the HT channel, and what do they do?
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With the channel to tonify
Against the channel to reduce |
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Which palm line is HT 8 on?
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Sky/Heart line
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Which point treats massive heart attack?
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HT9, Jingwell
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The Chinese-Pinyin term for the Spleen channel is:
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Zu Tai Yin
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What Extraordinary channel is the Spleen associated with, and why?
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Chong Mai, because it is central like the Spleen
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Where is thought said to originate in the Nei Jing?
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thought originates in Ying, and SP holds the Ying
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What is the direction of the Spleen Qi in the body?
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Up
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What are 4 epidemics that the Spleen is involved in?
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Diabetes, Obesity, Anxiety, AIDS
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What other organ does the SP primary channel go through?
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Heart
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Where is the Ear point for the Spleen?
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Center of the Ear, opposite ST (posterior Earth)
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Which part of the abdomen and face are classically associated with SP?
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The Navel (and lower abdomen) and the Nose
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How does SP 1 restrain worries?
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Wood point (restrains via ke)
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How many cun apart are SP 3 & 4?
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1 cun
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Where do the 3 branches of the Chong mai travel, and which direction?
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Up on the abdomen
Down the leg Up the spine |
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How might SP 5 treat incessant diarrhea?
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It's the metal point so it's drying
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How is it that insomnia and skin disorders are linked with the Blood?
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Skin nourished by blood, spirit is held in the blood
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How many cun below SP 9 is SP 8 (the Xi-Cleft point)?
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3 cun
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What is the main use of SP 9, and what is it paired with?
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It's the number one point for damp and is paired with Ren9
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What is the action of the 3 Emperors, and what is their risk?
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To tonify the Kidney
SP6 Earth, SP7 Human, SP9 Sky |
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Where is Shen Guan, what is its name and meaning, and what important condition does it treat?
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1.5 cun below SP9 for eating disorders (with SP9) it's a microsystem for the heart
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What is the difference between needles and moxa on SP 10?
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Moxa builds blood, needle tonifies
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What is the relationship between SP 15 and ST 25: their locations and differences of action?
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SP15 next to ST 25 (MU of LI) it regulates the intestine, moves qi
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What is the location of SP 17 relative to ST 18 (PMI/Great Luo of ST)—and why might this point help treat HIV and some cancers?
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1 intercostal space lower, and it is good for any Spleen condition
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Are SP 15 and 16 useful for Jing-Shen/Mental-Emotional issues?
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Yes
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What are the intercostal spaces for SP 20 and LU 1?
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SP20 in intercostal space 2, LU1 in intercostal space 1
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What is the Great Luo of the Spleen, and what are two uses for it?
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SP21: embraces blood of all Luo, major release point for LV, SP, and middle jiao. Chest pain and cough. Pain of the whole body, weariness of limbs, flaccidity of joints.
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