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76 Cards in this Set
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Five shu points
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jing-well
ying-spring shu-stream jing-river he-sea |
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jing-well actions
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- clearing heat, restoring consciousness and rescuing from collapse
- treat upper most reaches of channels - treat fullness below heart - treat disorders of the spirit |
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ying-spring actions
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- clear heat
- treat changes in complexion - treat diseases of the yang channels and diseases of the zang (w/shu-stream) |
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shu-stream
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- also yuan source of LU, SP, HT, PC, KD, LV
- treat disorders of zang - treat disorders of the yang channels - treat heaviness of the body and pain of the joints - treat diseases manifesting intermittently |
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jing-river actions
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- treat cough and dyspnoea, chills, fever
- treat diseases manifesting in patient's voice - treat diseases of the sinew and bones |
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he-sea actions
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- treat counterflow qi and diarrhea, disease of the ST and disorders resulting from irregular eating and drinking
- treat diseases of the fu - treat diseases of the skin |
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jing-well locations
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except KD 1, all are located on the tips of the fingers or toes
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ying-spring locations
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all are located on the hands or feet and are the second or penultimate points of their respective channel
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shu-stream locations
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LU, HT, PC - at flexure of the wrist
LI, ST, SP, UB, SJ, SI, GB, LV - all located proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal or metatarso-phalangeal joints KD 3 - posterior to medial malleolus |
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jing-river locations
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situated at or proximal to wrist and ankle joints
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he-sea locations
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situated close to the elbow or knee joints
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jing-well qi
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emanates
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ying-spring qi
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glides
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shu-stream/yuan-source qi
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pours
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jing-river qi
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flows
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he-sea qi
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enters inwards
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LU jing well (wood)
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LU 11
- clears heat, cools blood, eliminates wind, drains damp and alleviates itching - regulates qi and blood - activates channel and alleviates pain |
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LU ying-spring (fire)
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LU 10
- regulates qi and blood, ACAP - harmonises intestines and stomach |
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LU shu-stream (earth)
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LU 9
- harmonises LI - ACAP |
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LU jing-river (metal)
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LU 8
- harmonises SI - expels wind and clears heat - clears yangming fire and calms the spirit |
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LU he-sea (water)
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LU 5
- clears heat and alleviates pain - clears yangming fire - calms the spirit - benefits wrist joint |
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SP jing-well (wood)
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SP 1
- stops bleeding - regulates SP - unbinds chest - calms HT and spirit and restores consciousness |
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SP ying-spring (fire)
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SP 2
- regulates SP - resolves dampness and damp-heat - harmonises MJ and clears heat |
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SP shu-stream (earth)
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SP 3
- tonifies SP and resolves dampness and damp-heat - harmonises SP and ST - regulates qi |
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SP jing-river (metal)
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SP 5
- fortifies SP and resolves dampness - benefits sinews and bones - calms spirit |
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SP he-sea (water)
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SP 9
- regulates SP and resolves dampness - opens and moves the water passages - benefits LJ |
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HT jing-well (wood)
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HT 9
- revives consciousness - clears heat and benefits the tongue, eyes, and throat - regulates HT qi and calms the spirit |
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HT ying-spring (fire)
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HT 8
- clears heat from HT and SI - calms the spirit - regulates HT qi - ACAP |
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HT shu-stream (earth)
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HT 7
- calms spirit - regulates and tonifies HT |
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HT jing-river (metal)
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HT 4
- calms spirit and benefits the voice - relaxes muscles and sinews |
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HT he-sea (water)
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HT 3
- calms spirit, transforms phlegm and clears heat - AC and benefits the arm |
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KD jing-well (wood)
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KD 1
- descends excess from the head - calms spirit - revives consciousness and rescues yang |
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KD ying-spring (fire)
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KD 2
- clears xu heat - regulates KD - regulates LJ |
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KD shu-stream (earth)
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KD 3
- nourishes KD yin and clears xu heat - tonifies KD yang - anchors qi and benefits LU - strengthens lumbar spine |
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KD jing-river (metal)
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KD 7
- benefits KD - regulates water passages and treats edema - regulates sweating - drains damp and clears damp heat - strengthens lumbar region |
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KD he-sea (water)
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KD 10
- clears damp heat from LJ - benefits KD - ACAP |
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PC jing-well (wood)
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PC 9
- clears heat from PC and revives consciousness - clears the HT and benefits tongue - clears summerheat |
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PC ying-spring (fire)
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PC 8
- clears heat from PC and revives consciousness - clears heat form HT and calms spirit - harmonises ST and clears heat from LJ - clears nutritive level and cools blood |
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PC shu-stream (earth)
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PC 7
- clears heat from HT and calms the spirit - harmonises ST and intestines - unbinds chest - clears nutritive level and cools blood |
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PC jing-river (metal)
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PC 5
- transforms phlegm - settles and calms spirit - descends rebellious qi and regulates ST - regulates menstruation |
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PC he-sea (water)
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PC 3
- clears heat from qi, nutritive, and blood levels - harmonises ST and intestines and stops vomiting - ACAP |
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LV jing-well (wood)
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LV 1
- regulates qi in LJ, treats shan disorder and alleviates pain - benefits the genitals and adjusts urination - regulates LV qi and stops menstrual bleeding - revives consciousness and calms the spirit |
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LV ying-spring (fire)
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LV 2
- clears LV fire - spreads LV qi - pacifies LV wind - clears heat and stops bleeding - benefits LJ |
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LV shu-stream (earth)
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LV 3
- spreads LV qi - subdues LV yang and extinguishes wind - nourishes LV blood and LV yin - clears the head and eyes - regulates menstruation - regulates LJ |
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LV jing-river (metal)
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LV 4
- spreads LV qi and regulates LJ - clears LV channel stagnant heat |
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LV he-sea (water)
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LV 8
- clears damp heat from the LJ - benefits genitals - invigorates blood and benefits uterus - nourishes blood and yin |
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LI jing-well (metal)
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LI 1
- clears heat, reduces swelling and alleviates pain - revives consciousness |
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LI ying-spring (water)
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LI 2
- expels wind, clears heat and reduces swelling - alleviates pain |
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LI shu-stream (wood)
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LI 3
- expels wind and heat - clears heat and benefits throat and teeth - dispels fullness and treats diarrhea |
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LI jing-river (fire)
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LI 5
- clears heat and alleviates pain - clears yangming fire - calms the spirit - benefits the wrist joint |
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LI he-sea (earth)
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LI 11
- clears heat - cools the blood, eliminates wind, drains damp and alleviates itching - regulates qi and blood - ACAP |
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ST jing-well (metal)
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ST 45
- clears heat from ST channel - clears heat, calms spirit, restores consciousness |
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ST ying-spring (water)
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ST 44
- clears heat from ST channel and alleviates pain - harmonises the intestines and clears damp heat - calms the spirit |
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ST shu-stream (wood)
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ST 43
- regulates SP and dispels edema - regulates and harmonises ST and intestines |
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ST jing-river (fire)
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ST 41
- clears heat from ST channel and fu - calms spirit - ACAP |
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ST he-sea (earth)
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ST 36
- harmonises ST - fortifies SP and resolves dampness - supports correct qi and fosters original qi - tonifies qi and nourishes blood and yin - clears fire and calms spirit - ACAP - revives yang and restores consciousness |
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SI jing-well (metal)
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SI 1
- clears heat and benefits the sensory orifices - revives consciousness - promotes lactation and benefits breasts |
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SI ying-spring (water)
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SI 2
- clears wind heat and reduces swelling - benefits eyes, ears, throat - ACAP |
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SI shu-stream (wood)
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SI 3
- benefits occiput, neck, back - ACAP - clears wind and heat and treats malaria - calms spirit and treats epilepsy - clears heat and benefits sensory orifices - regulates DU |
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SI jing-river (fire)
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SI 5
- clears heat and reduces swelling - calms spirit |
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SI he-sea (earth)
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SI 8
- clears heat and dissipates swelling - calms spirit - ACAP |
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UB jing-well (metal)
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UB 67
- expels wind and clears head and eyes - turns fetus and facilitates labor |
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UB ying-spring (water)
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UB 66
- clears head - descends LU and ST qi |
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UB shu-stream (wood)
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UB 65
- clears head and eyes - clears heat and dissipates swelling - ACAP |
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UB jing-river (fire)
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UB 60
- clears heat and lowers yang - pacifies wind and leads down excess - activates entire UB channel and alleviates pain - relaxes sinews and strengthens lumbar spine - promotes labour |
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UB he-sea (earth)
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UB 40
- benefits lumbar region and knees - ACAP - cools blood - clears summerheat and stops vomiting and diarrhea - benefits UB |
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SJ jing-well (metal)
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SJ 1
- clears upper jiao heat - benefits ears and tongue - ACAP |
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SJ ying-spring (water)
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SJ 2
- disperses UJ heat and benefits ears - calms spirit - ACAP |
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SJ shu-stream (wood)
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SJ 3
- clears heat - benefits ears - clears head and eyes - ACAP |
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SJ jing-river (fire)
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SJ 6
- regulates qi and clears heat in the three jiao - benefits chest and lateral costal region - moves the stool - benefits the voice - ACAP |
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SJ he-sea (earth)
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SJ 10
- transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules - regulates qi and descends rebellion - calms spirit - clears heat from SJ channel - ACAP |
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GB jing-well (metal)
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GB 44
- clears heat and benefits head - benefits chest and lateral costal region - calms spirit |
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GB ying-spring (water)
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GB 43
- clears heat and benefits head, ears, eyes - clears damp heat from the channel and reduces swelling |
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GB shu-stream (wood)
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GB 41
- spreads LV qi - benefits chest, lateral costal region and breasts - clears head and benefits eyes - transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules |
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GB jing-river (fire)
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GB 38
- clears GB channel heat - harmonises shaoyang - benefits sinews and bones - ACAP |
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GB he-sea (earth)
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GB 34
- benefits sinews and joints - ACAP - spreads LV qi and benefits lateral costal region - clears LV and GB damp-heat - harmonises shaoyang |
