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Points quiz 3

Pts Categories Functions and 5 Transporting

QuestionAnswer
Front Mu Alarm Point collect qi associated w/ zangfu tender to palpation when diagnostic used w/acute conditions & excess Shows disharmony or pathogen of organ
Back Shu back transporting points, used diagnostically related to zangfu and located similar to that zangfu level it is associated with Used with chronic deficient conditions
Yuan Source where original qi (yuan qi) surfaces & lingers Balance qi in channels Distributed by San Jiao Yin channels-3pts from extremity Yang channels-4pt from extremity (except GB=GB40 5th point)
Xi Cleft (Accumulation Points) where qi and blood of the channel gathers. Where qi gets stuck the quickest All located below the elbow or knee (except stomach is above knee) Used for pain & acute conditions Yin channels treat blood conditions
Well (Jing) Energetic Action -Superficial -changes polarity (yin & yang) -Flows outward/centrifugal -quickly moving
Well (Jing) Function 1. Eliminate pathogenic factors 2. Restores consciousness 3. Treat fullness below the heart 4. clear/control Heat
Spring (ying) Energetic Action Glides and flows full of potential
Spring (Ying) Functions 1. Clear int/ext pathogenic heat 2. Clear febrile disease externally
Stream (Shu) Energetic Action Pours wei qi gathers
Stream (Shu) Functions 1. Treats heaviness in the body and pain in the joints (bi syndrome) 2. Harmonizes yin organs
River (Jing) Energetic Action Qi Flows Bigger & Wider and starts to flow Deeper
River (Jing) Functions Treats pathogenic factors diverted to the joints, tendons, bones, coughs, and Asthma. Diseases that manifest in the joints
He Sea Energetic Action Deep and stable Flows inward/centripetal Least changeable
He Sea Functions Chronic Conditions Digestive Disorders (Stomach & Intestines) Diseases of the skin
Most Sane Families Are Definitely Against Insects Most Superficial Febrile Arthritis Diverted to joints, Asthma Intestinal, Skin
What is the order of the 5 transporting points well (jing) spring (ying) stream (shu) river (jing) sea (he)
Elemental order for the yin channels wood fire earth metal water
Elemental order for the yang channels metal water wood fire earth
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