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LU & LI

Points Review

QuestionAnswer
How many cun from the wrist crease is Lei Que, Broken Sequence? 1.5
Which point is the Front Mu of the LU? LU 1, Zhong Fu, Central Treasury
Which window of the sky point on the LU channel decends LU qi, stops bleeding and calms the corporeal soul? LU 3, Tain Fu, Palace of Heaven
Name 2 functions and matching indications for the He Sea point on the LU channel. LU 5, Chi Ze, Cubit Marsh - Discharge Lung Fire:Coughing blood, sore throat. Downbears counterflow qi: Cough, asthma. Regulates water passages: Enuresis
This point on the LU channel moistens the LU and stops bleeding ~ because of it's category, this point is where the qi in the channel accumulates. LU 6 - Xi Cleft
What is the Horary Point of the LU channel? LU 8
What 3 categories does Lei Que, LU 7 belong to? Luo-connecting, Command point of Head/Neck & Confluent point of Ren
Name 2 functions and matching indications for Lei Que, LU 7. Dispel exterior wind cold:(most imp pt for this)HA, migraine, cough, asthma, sore throat, chills. Frees the connecting vessels: Neck rigidity (even alone), facial paralysis, pain/weakness of wrist
What 3 categories does Tai Yuan, LU 9 belong to? Yuan Source, Shu-stream & Influential point of vessels
Name 2 functions and matching indications for Tai Yuan, LU 9. Tonifys Lu and Transforms Phlegm:cough with watery phlegm. Dispel wind, rectify lung: Asthma,sore throat, expectoration of blood,SOB. Regulates and harmonizes the vessels: Palpitations, regulate the pulse
Which point on the LU channel powerfully disinhibits the throat and can also serve to harmonize the HT and ST? LU 10, Yu Ji, Fish border
Lu 5 is on the (radial/ulnar) side of the the tendon of biceps brachii? Radial
What is the ghoast point on the LU channel? LU 11
Which point on the LU channel can be bled to clear heat and benefit the throat for acute sore throat? LU 11, Shao Shang, Lesser Shang
Where does the LU channel originate and where does it emerge? Originates in the middle jiao near Ren 12, and emerges at LU 1 (Laterosuperior to the sternum at the lateral side of the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to Ren)
What is the lower he sea point of the LI? ST 37
Where do the the three yang sinew channels of the hand all knot? ST 8
Which part of the body can manifest with problems when the LI Lou Connecting vessel is both vacuous or replete? Teeth
These two points are known as the Outer 4 Gates. They harmonize the qi and blood of the whole body. LI 4 & LV 3
Which LI point is contraindicated in pregnancy? LI 4, He Gu, Union Valley
These two points are known as the Inner 4 Gates. They stimulate the immune system. LI 10 & ST 36
Name 2 functions and matching indications for the Yuan Source point of the LI channel. LI 4-Resolve the Exterior: Colds,opens or closes the pores to regulate sweating. Frees Gastrointestinal: Constipation. Upper Arm Issues: orthopedic. Discharge Lung Heat: Nasal, sore throat. Command point: HA, dental, Bell's palsy. PROMOTE LABOR
What two categories does LI 4, He Gu, Union Valley belong to? Yuan-Source Point & Command point of Face and Mouth
What is the location of LI 3? When loose fist is made, on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.
Name 2 functions and matching indications for the Lou Connecting point of the LI channel. LI 6, Pian LI, Veering Passage - Regulate the Waterways: Edema. Expel wind and Clear Heat: External wind disrupting LU
Which point on the LI channel can detoxify fire poison and rectify the ST and intestines? LI 7 - Xi Cleft
This point is located with the elbow flexed and the radial side of the arm upward, on the LI line, 5 cun proximal to LI5 LI 7
Which point on the LI channel is good to treat tendinomuscular pain and helps to harmonize the 3 burners? LI 10, Shou San Li, Three Arm LI
This is a famous point to treat excess heat in the body. LI 11
What two categories does LI 11, Qu Qi, Pool at the Bend belong to? He Sea & Ghoast Point
Name 2 functions and matching indications for LI 11, Qu Qi. Courses Pathogenic Heat: ALL heat, fever, sore throat. Disinhibits joints: Local elbow pain, motor impairment. Courses Wind & Resolves the Exterior: All skin diseases caused by heat. Harmonize Qi and Blood: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, whole body harmony
This point is located on the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI 11. LI 13
What is the principle point to treat shoulder disorders? LI 15, Jian Yu, Shoulder Bone
Which point is located in depression anterior & inferior to acromion, at origin of deltoid? LI 15
Which point is located in depression posterior & inferior to acromion, at origin of deltoid? SJ 14
What is the LU phone number? 976-11.10.9.8.5
What is the LI phone number? 467-1.2.3.5.11
What caution must be taken when needling LI 16? Deep insertion may cause pneumothorax
Which point on the LI channel can benefit the voice for loss of voice and what is it's location? LI 18 - On the lateral side of the neck, level with tip of the adams apple, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM
What category does LI 18 belong to? Window of the Sky
While LI 19 is good to open the nasal passages, which point on the LI channel is the principle point for this function? LI 20, Jing Xiang, Welcome Fragrance
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