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29 Cards in this Set
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Confluent point of the Ren Mai?
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Lung 7
Lie Que |
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Confluent Point of the Du Mai?
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Small Intestine 3
Hou Xi |
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Confluent Point of the Chong Mai?
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Spleen 4
Gong Sun |
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List the 4 command points and what they do.
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Stomach 36: Abdomen
Lung 7: Head and Posterior Neck Urinary Bladder 40: Upper and Lower Back Large Intestine 4: Mouth and Face |
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Yuan Source Points are in what position on Yin Channels?
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3rd most distal point.
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Yuan Source Points are in what position on Yang Channels?
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4th most distal point except the Gall Bladder channel which is 5 @ GB 40
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Describe the location of Lu 7
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Lung 7 is found between two tiny tendons on the proximal and lateral edge of the styloid process, 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease.
Command point for the neck & throat Confluent point for Ren Mai Luo Connecting point Exit point to LI 1 |
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Describe the location of LI 4
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Large Intestine 4 is located at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side, on the dorsum of the hand.
He Gu Yuan Source Point Command Point for the head and face. |
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What is the #1 point for anterior shoulder pain?
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LI 15
Located in the depression formed just anterior to the acromion process when abducted. |
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Which Stomach points are 4 cun lateral to the center line?
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ST-12 through ST-18
ST-18 is the Great Luo of Stomach (usually left side) |
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Which Stomach points are 2 cun lateral to the center line?
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ST-19 through ST-30.
ST-25 is level with the navel. |
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Describe the location of ST-36
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Level with the inferior border of the tibial tuberosity, 1 finger-breadth lateral to the apex of the tibia.
#1 point to Tonify Qi Command point for the abdomen He Sea Point (Earth) |
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What is the name of SP-6?
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Spleen 6 is San Yin Jiao or 3 Yin Junction.
It is the meeting point of the SP, Li & Ki channels |
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Describe the location of SP-6
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Spleen-6 is located 3 cun proximal to the apex of the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the tibia.
Treats lower jiao issues, tonifies blood & yin, harmonizes spleen. |
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What point is named Xue Hai?
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Sp-10
The Sea of Blood Located 2 cun superior to the medial-superior border of the patella. Treats Blood problems: Deficiency, Stagnation, Heat. |
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Describe the location of SP-10
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Spleen-10, named Xue Hai, is located 2 cun superior to the medial-superior border of the patella.
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What is the #1 point for treating dampness?
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Sp-9 is the #1 point for treating dampness. It is often combined with St-40 to treat phlegm.
It is the He Sea point (Water) It is located at the lower border of the medial epicondyle of the tibia, just inferior and posterior to it. |
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Where is Sp-9 located?
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Sp-9 is located at the lower border of the medial epicondyle of the tibia, just inferior and posterior to it.
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Describe where is Sp-21 located
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Spleen-21 is located on the lateral side of the chest on the middle axillary line in the 7th intercostal space.
It is the Great Luo connecting point. Exit point to Ht-1 deep in the chest through the heart.Treats torso pain (excess) |
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What is the Luo connecting point of the Spleen channel?
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Sp-4 ➝ St-42
Sp-4 is located in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone. |
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What is the Luo connecting point of the Stomach channel?
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St-40 ➝ Sp-3
St-40 is located 8 cun superior to the apex of the lateral malleolus, 1 cun and a finger-breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia. (1 cun lateral to St-38) |
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What is the Luo connecting point of the Lung channel?
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Lu-7 ➝ LI-4
Lu-7 is located proximal to the styloid process, between two tiny tendons, 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease. |
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What is the Luo connecting point of the Large Intestine channel?
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LI-6 ➝ Lu-9
LI-6 is located 3 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease in line from LI5 to LI11 |
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What point is named He Gu?
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LI-4 is named He Gu.
Large Intestine 4 is located at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side, on the dorsum of the hand. It is the command point for the head and face. It is the #1 point on the body for clearing heat. It is the Yuan Source point. |
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What is the #1 point on the body for clearing heat?
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LI-4
It is named He Gu. Large Intestine 4 is located at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side, on the dorsum of the hand. It is the command point for the head and face. It is the #1 point on the body for clearing heat. It is the Yuan Source point. |
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What is the #1 point for Scapular pain?
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SI-3
Small Intestine 3 is located on the proximal edge of the 5th metacarpal-phalangeal joint on the ulnar side. It is the Shu Stream Point (Wood) It is the confluent point of the Du Mai. It is the tonification point (Wood generates Fire) |
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What is the #1 point for insomnia & emotional issues?
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Ht-7
Heart 7 is located on the transverse wrist crease on the radial side of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. It is the Shu Stream Point (Earth) It is called the Spirit Gate or Shen Men. |
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What is the #1 point for Sweating issues?
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Ht-6
Heart 6 is located .5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease on the radial side of the tendon Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. It is the Xi Cleft Point |
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What is the #1 point for Sudden Loss of Voice?
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Ht-5
Heart 5 is located 1 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease on the radial side of the tendon Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. It is the Luo connecting point (to SI-4) |
