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| What are the Luo/Collaterals |
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Definition
1. Collaterals are distributed over the body surface
2. Collateral channels branch out from the Primary channels
3. Connect externally and internally related meridians and move local Qi and Blood, therefore giving free flow of Qi and Blood to the meridians
4. The Collaterals have many smaller branches which are called minute collaterals ad superficial collaterals. They possess the function of transporting Qi and Blood to the body surface
5. There are fifteen collaterals (Shanghai says 16--stomach) |
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Term
| Clinically what do Luo-Collaterals do? |
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Definition
1. Tonifies Yin Organs
2. Removes pathogenic factors of the excess type from Yang organs
3. For superficial channel problems, but could be used for interal problems
4. Balances energy between left and right halves of the meridian |
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Term
| Host & Guest Como of Source and Luo-Connecting Points |
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Definition
The Luo connecting channels run from the Luo meridian to the Yuan source point of its coupled meridian. This relationship is regarded as a safty valve between two paired meridians. They are able to drain off excess energy or fill a deficiency from one to other
EXP: Use source points of the primary meridian affected (tonify if empty, sedate if full), then add the Luo connecting point of the associated primary channel.
EXP> A disease affecting the Heart channel you would needle HT 7 (source) with SI 7 (Luo) |
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Term
| Lung LUO Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
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Term
| Lung Luo Collateral Deficiency pathology |
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Definition
Shortness of breath, frequent urination, enuresis |
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Term
| Heart Luo Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
Fullness and pressure in the chest, rapid heartbeat |
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Term
| Heart Luo Collateral deficient pathology |
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Definition
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Term
| PC Luo Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
Chest pains, inappropriate laughter, nausea, palpitations, mental restlessness |
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Term
| PC Luo Collateral Deficient pathology |
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Definition
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Term
| LI Luo Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
Toothache, deafness, lymph node inflammation, mumps, nosebleed |
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Term
| LI Luo Collateral Deficiency Pathology |
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Definition
Sensation of coldness in the teeth, fullness and congestion in the chest |
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Term
| SI Luo Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
Looseness in the joints, atrophy of the muscles in the elbow and arm |
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Term
| SI LUO Collateral deficient Pathology |
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Definition
Long finger-shaped warts, scabies |
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Term
| SJ Luo Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
Spasms of the elbow, conjunctivitis, deafness, enuresis |
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Term
| SJ Luo/Collateral deficient pathology |
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Definition
Flaccid muscles in the arm and elbow |
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Term
| Spleen Luo Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
Vomiting, diarrhea, sharp intestinal pains (cholera) |
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Term
| SP luo/collateral deficient pathology |
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Definition
Abdominal swelling, weakness, heaviness, jaundice |
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Term
| KD Luo Collateral Excess pathology |
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Definition
Irritability, depression, enuresis, retention of urine, lumbago, mental restlessness, stifling sensation in chest |
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Term
| KD luo/collateral deficient pattern? |
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Definition
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Term
| LV Luo Collateral Excess pathology? |
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Definition
Colic, swelling and pain of the testicles, hernia |
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Term
| LV Luo/Collateral deficient pathology? |
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Definition
Itching in the pubic region (pruritus) |
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Term
| ST Luo Collateral Excess pathology? |
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Definition
Epilepsy, insanity, nosebleed, abdominal distention, congested and sore throat, facial numbness |
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Term
| ST Luo/collateral deficient pathology? |
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Definition
Flaccid or atrophied muscles in the legs or feet, pharyngitis, sudden aphasia |
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Term
| UB Luo Collateral Excess pathology? |
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Definition
Nasal congestion, headache, back pain |
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Term
| UB luo/collateral deficient pathology? |
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Definition
Clear nasal discharge, nosebleeds, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids |
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Term
| GB Luo Collateral Excess pathology? |
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Definition
Fainting, headache, eye pain, enlarged thyroid, swollen lymph nodes, coldness in the feet |
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Term
| GB luo/collateral deficient pathology? |
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Definition
Weak and flaccid muscles of the foot making it difficult to stand. |
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Term
| REN Luo Collateral Excess pathology? |
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Definition
Pain in the skin of the abdomen |
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Term
| REN luo/collateral deficient pathology? |
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Definition
Itching on the skin of the abdomen |
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Term
| Great SP Luo Collateral Excess pathology? |
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Definition
General aches and pains throughout the body |
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Term
| Great SP luo/collateral deficient pathology? |
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Definition
Weakness in the muscles, limbs and joints. Tremors |
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Term
| Great Stomach Luo Collateral Excess pathology? |
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Definition
Rapid breathing, irregular breathing, sensation of a knot-like obstruction in the chest |
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Term
| Great Stomach luo/collateral deficient pathology? |
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Definition
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