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| What are the 6 command points, and what are their functions? |
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Definition
Zusanli ST 36 - For disorders of the abdomen
Weizhong - BL 40 - For disorders of the lumbar regions and back
Lieque LU 7 for disorders of the head and nape
Hegu LI 4 - FOr disorders of the face and mouth
Neiguan P 6 - For disorders of the chest and lateral costal region
Renzhong Du 26 - For resuscitation |
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Term
1. What are the jing-well points used for?
2. Where are they located?
3. What element do the yin channel jing-well points correspond to?
4. What element do the yang channel jing-well points correspond to? |
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Definition
1. Jing-well points are for fullness below the Heart, and they are the points at which the qi rises
2. They are located on the fingers and toes
3. Wood
4. Metal |
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What are the ying-spring points used for?
Where are they located?
What element do the yin channel ying-spring points correspond to?
What element do the yang channel ying-spring points correspond to? |
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Definition
1. The ying-spring points are used for heat in the body, and they are the points at which the qi glides
2. They are the 2nd point up (proximal) from the fingers or toes
3. Fire
4. Water |
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Term
What are the shu-stream points used for?
Where are they located?
What element do the yin channel shu-stream points correspond to?
What element do the yang channel shu-stream points correspond to? |
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Definition
1. The shu-stream points are for heaviness of the body and pain of the joints. They are the points at which the qi pours through.
2. They are the 3rd point up from the fingers or toes. Exception: that damn gallbladder! The Shu-Stream of the GB is GB 41, the 4th point up!
3. Earth
4. Wood |
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Term
What are the jing-river points used for?
Where are they located?
What element do the yin channel jing-river points correspond to?
What element do the yang channel jing-river points correspond to? |
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Definition
1. The jing-river points are for cough and dyspnea, chills and fever. The jing-river points are the points at which the qi flows.
2. Often but not always around the ankles and wrists.
3. Metal
4. Fire |
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Term
What are the he-sea points used for?
Where are they located?
What element do the yin channel he-sea points correspond to?
What element do the yang channel he-sea points correspond to? |
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Definition
1. The he-sea points are used for counterflow qi and diarrhea. They are the points at which the qi enters inward
2. They are located at the elbows and knees
3. Water
4. Earth |
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Term
What are the front mu points?
What are they used for? |
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Definition
Front Mu Points include:
LUNG: Zhongfu - LU 1 Large Int: Tianshi - ST 25
STOMACH:Zhongwan- REN 12 SPLEEN:Zhangmen- LV13
HEART: Juque-REN 14 SMALL Int: Guanyuan-REN 4
BLADDER: Zhongji-REN 3 KIDNEY: Jingmen-GB 25
PERICARD: Shanzhong-REN 17 SANJIAO: Shimen-REN 5
GB: Riyue-GB 24 LIVER: Qimen- LV 14
Front mu points are located on the chest and abdomen in close proximity to their respective organ. Front mu means to gather or collect, and they are where the qi of the zangfu gathers and concentrates on the anterior surface of the body. Used more for acute organ conditions |
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