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| Association Points - name, definition, purpose, location, list them |
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N: Back-Shu
D: The 12 points that are associated with the organ system of the meridian and transport Qi to it
P: Assess - Shows an imbalance in meridian, use with Alarm pt to determine if organ involved
Treat - good for chronic, tonify deficient Yang organs, treats associated sensory orifice too
Loc: Along the Bladder meridian on the back from scapula to rump.
L: Bl13(Lu), Bl14(Pe), Bl15(Ht), Bl18(Liv), Bl19(GB), Bl20(Sp), Bl21(St), Bl22(TH), Bl23(Ki), Bl 25(SI), Bl27(LI), Bl28(Bl), Ki27(All Assoc Pts.) |
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| Ki27 - Conveying or Elegant Mansion |
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| Alarm Points - name, definition, purpose, location, list them |
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N: Front-Mu/Collecting
D: The 12 points where Qi of the organ accumulates when organ is diseased
P: Assess - if sensitive on Assoc & Alarm - organ & meridian imbalanced
Treat - useful for acute conditions, regulate the energy balance of internal organs, combining w/Assoc Pt enhances their effect
Loc: Mainly on main body torso, ventral to organ
L: Lu1 (Lu), St25 (LI), CV12 (St), Liv13 (Sp), CV14 (Ht), CV4 (SI), CV3 (Bl), GB25 (Ki), CV17 (Pe), CV5 (TH), GB24(GB), Liv14 (Liv) |
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CV12 - Middle of Epigastrium, Sea of Power
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Alarm (St), Influential (Yang Organs/disease)
E: Regulates, strengthens and tonifies the Spleen, regulates the Stomach and middle Heater, tonifies Nutritive Qi, reduces digestive stagnation, regulates Qi and Blood, warms Cold and calms the fetus. Benefits all Yang diseases. Dispels Damp.
F: Use for vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, undigested food, gastric problems, edema (stagnant & deficient Qi) |
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| Liv13 - Chapter Gate, Order Gate, Systems Door |
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| Alarm (Sp), Master point of the viscera, Influential (Yin organs) |
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| CV4 - Gate to Original Qi, Hinge at the Source |
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| CV3 - Middle Extremity, Central Pole |
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CV17 - Middle of Chest, Sea of Tranquility, Central Altar
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Alarm (Pe), Influential (Respiratory system and Qi), KAPOW5 (w/ GV14 - calming), Tg Key
E:Regulates Lungs, upper Heater, and Qi. Warms Yang & redirects rebellious Qi downward & transforms Phlegm
F:Use to regulate energy/Qi, any respiratory issues, acute mastitis, reduce anxiety & support Shen/build trust, increase focus |
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| Liv14 - Cyclic Gate, Gate of Hope |
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| Ting or Jing Well Points - name, definition, purpose, location, list them |
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N: Ting, Jing-Well
D: The 12 points where the Qi bubbles up to surface and switches Ying/Yang-ness. They are the beginning/ending of meridians.
P: Assess-detect imbalance along meridian
Treat -Eliminate pathogenic factors while harmonizing excess, resolve acute conditions, balance the meridian
Loc: Distally on paws. Forelimb: 1st Yang/Last Yin, Hindlimb: 1st Yin/Last Yang
L:Lu11, LI1, St45, Sp1, Ht9, SI1, Bl67, Ki1, Pe9, TH1, GB44, Liv1 |
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| Lu11 - Lesser Metal's Note |
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Ting, Jing-Well (Lu)
Forepaw, medial first digit |
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Ting, Jing-Well (LI)
Forepaw, medial second digit |
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| St45 - Evil's Dissipation |
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Ting, Jing-Well (St)
Hindpaw, lateral 3rd digit |
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Hindpaw, medial 2nd digit |
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Ting, Jing-Well (Ht)
Forepaw, medial 5th digit |
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Forepaw, lateral 5th digit |
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Hindpaw, lateral 5th digit |
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Ting, Jing-Well (Ki)
Hindpaw, plantar surface, caudal to footpad |
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Ting, Jing-Well (Pe)
Forepaw, lateral 3rd digit, underside |
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Ting, Jing-Well (TH)
Forepaw, lateral 4th digit |
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| GB44 - Foot Yin's Aperture |
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Ting, Jing-Well (GB)
HIndpaw, lateral 4th digit |
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Ting, Jing-Well (Liv)
Hindpaw, lateral 2nd digit |
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| Source Points - name, definition, purpose, location, list them |
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N: Yuan Points
D: The 12 points on each meridian where the Original/Source Qi (provided by TH) of that meridian can be accessed. They are self regulating and tonify/sedate themselves.
P: Assess - reflect the state of Original Qi in each organ (more for yin than yang)
Treat - tonify deficiency, balance Yin/Yang, disperse excess energy (esp. on Yang meridians), stabilize emotions - USUALLY done with sister source point too OR Host-Guest which combines with Connecting
Loc: Near carpals, and at hock & below on the meridian it controls
L: Lu9, LI4, St42, Sp3, Ht7, SI4, Bl64, Ki3, Pe7, TH4, GB40, Liv3 |
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Lu9 - Greater Abyss
DISCUSS Functions and Energetics |
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Source (Lu), Influential (Arteries)
E: Regulates and tonifies the Lungs, enriches Yin, clears Heat, moistens Dryness, and promotes the redirection of rebellious Qi.
F: Respiratory issues. For weakness of the pulse and deficiency of vital energy. This point benefits pain in the chest, asthma, or cough. Benefits shoulder, back, and elbow pain and metacarpal arthritis. |
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LI4 - Adjoining Valley
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Master - Face and mouth, LI Source, KAPOW4 (w Liv3), Tg Key
E: Alleviates exterior conditions, promotes or restrains sweating, reduces fever, facilitates Qi flow, dispels Wind and clears Fire and Heat. It also generates fluids, regulates and tonifies Qi, tonifies Protective Qi and alleviates pain.
F: Use this point for pain in the neck, forelimb, shoulder or mouth. Good immune system stimulator - use with LI11 or Liv3. It also regulates and moistens the Large Intestine, softens hard masses and relaxes the sinews. Benefits dermatological disorders. Contraindicated in pregnancy. |
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Ht7 - Mind Door, Spirit’s Gate
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Source (Ht), KAPOW2 (w/ Pe7)
E: Regulates and tonifies the Heart (especially Chi, Blood, Yin and Yang), clears Heart Fire, Heat, deficiency Heat and cools Heat in the Blood. Calms the Spirit, strengthens and clears the brain. Balances Source (Yuan) Qi.
F: Calms heart and mind (grief, anxiety) & builds trust/relieves fear. Repetitive behaviors - Benefits mania, seizures, depression, hyperactivity, anxiety or other behavior problems. Cardiovascular issues and overheating. Benefits arthritis of the carpal joint, reflex point for the shoulder. |
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| Bl64 - Capital Bone, Central Bone |
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Ki3 - Great Stream
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Source (Ki), KAPOW1 (w/ Bl60)
E: Tonifies the Kidneys (especially Chi, Yang and Yin), source (Yuan) Chi, Blood and Essence. Stabilizes Kidney Chi, warms Cold, restores collapsed Yin, calms the fetus, strengthens the brain, and regulates estrous cycles, and water metabolism.
F: Arthritis: Benefits arthritis and local swelling of the hock, lower back pain (strengthens spine), paralysis of the pelvic limb. Low energy - benefits Essence. Reproductive issues:parturition, estrous cycle irregularity. Kidney issues: cystitis, kidney dysfunction, urinary incontinence or retention and chronic renal disease. |
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| Source (Pe), KAPOW2 (w/ Ht7) |
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Liv3 - Bigger Rushing, Great Thoroughfare
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Source (Liv), KAPOW4 (w/ LI4), Tg Key
E: Regulates, tonifies, and strengthens the Liver & Liver Source Qi, invigorates the Blood, transforms Damp-Heat and drains Liver Heat, promotes smooth flow of Qi
F:Strengthen tendon/ligament. Clear toxins. Calms spasms, distal point for eye issues, relieves pain in the hock. Endocrine and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes mellitus may benefit from use of this acupoint. |
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| Connecting Points - name, definition, purpose, location, list them |
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N: Lou
D: The 15 points that connect the Yin & Yang energies of sister meridians.
P: Assess - NO
Treat - homeostatic effect on the 2 meridians, treating an imbalance between them. Host -Guest with Source points to strengthen the effect
Loc: Many are on limbs, but not all
L: Lu7 (LI), LI6 (Lu), St40 (Sp), Sp4 (St), Ht5 (SI), SI7 (Ht), Bl58 (Ki), Ki4 (Bl), Pe6 (TH), TH5 (Pe), GB37(Liv), Liv5 (GB), Sp21(All Conn Pts), CV15 (Yin), GV1 (Yang) |
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Lu7 - Broken Sequence
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Master - Head and neck, Connecting (LI)
E: This point regulates the Lungs, stimulates sweating and the circulation of Protective Chi and it helps to regulate the Conception Vessel. Can treat problems caused by worry, grief or sadness. Has a local effect on the carpus. Relieves coldness in the Lungs.
F: Grief. Skin/Coat. Respiratory - Use for asthma, cough with nasal discharge, facial paralysis, deviation of the mouth and eyes, stiff neck, cervical spondylosis, toothache or swelling and pain along the sternum. |
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| LI6 - Slanting Passage, Deviated Passage |
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St40 - Abundant Flourishing
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Connecting (Sp), Influential (Phlegm)
E: Regulates the Stomach and Intestines, clears Stomach Fire and Heat, drains pathogenic influences from the Lungs and transforms Dampness. Calms the spirit and transforms Heart Phlegm.
F: Repetitive/Obsessive - Use for depression, mania, anxiety and restlessness. Use for any condition of excessive mucous and thick saliva. Locally, benefits lower limb pain, paralysis, or swelling - including tumors, cysts |
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| Sp4 - Ancestor & Descendant |
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| Ht5 - Communication’s Route |
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Pe6 - Inner Gate
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Master - Chest and front abdomen, Connecting (TH), KAPOW3 (w/ TH5)
E: Regulates and tonifies the Heart (especially the Chi, Yang, Blood and Yin), facilitates Chi flow, regulates the Yin-linking vessel and clears Heart Fire. Calms the Spirit and clears the brain. Expedites and facilitates lactation and redirects rebellious Chi downward. Helps open the orifices of the Heart when they have been blocked by Phlegm.
F: Cardiovascular - powerful point for all chest conditions incl. pneumonia and improves circulation and by clearing Heart Fire helps with simple overheating. Fear/Depression/Trust Builder - calms spirit. Benefits seizures, epilepsy, hyperthyroidism, or hysteria/severe agitation. Helps with asthma. Locally, benefits contracture or pain in the elbow and foreleg. |
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TH5 - Outer Gate
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Connecting (Pe), KAPOW3 (w/ Pe6)
E: Regulates the Triple Heater, alleviates exterior conditions, tonifies Protective Qi, and strengthens and relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain. Clears Heat, tonifies Protective (Wei) Qi.
F: Strengthens tendons/ligaments and immune system. Use for febrile conditions, hypertension, vomiting, shoulder pain and stiffness, abdominal pain, and urinary incontinence. |
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| Liv5 - Gourd Ditch, Draining Shells |
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| Sp21 - Great Embracement, Great Envelope |
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| Connecting (Connecting Point for all Connecting Points), Tg Key |
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| Connecting (CV) Source Point(Yin Organs) |
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| Connecting (GV), Source Point (Yang organs)? |
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| Master Points - name, definition, purpose, location, list them |
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N: Master
D: The 6 points that affect an anatomical region of the body. The increase the effect of a treatment located in that area.
P: Assess - NONE
Treat - Add point based on need
Loc: near carpals on foreleg, and stifles on hind legs
L: LI4 (Face & Mouth), LU7 (Head & Neck), St36 (Abdomen & GI), Sp6 (Urogenital tract), Bl40 (Back & Hips), Pe6 (Chest & Front of Abdomen) |
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St36 - Leg Three Miles
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Master - Abdomen and GI tract, Tg Key
E: One of the most Qi tonifying points - restores collapsed Qi and builds Wei Qi. Regulates, strengthens and tonifies the Spleen, regulates the Stomach, middle and lower Heaters, tonifies Nutritive Chi, reduces digestive stagnation, redirects rebellious Chi downward, warms Cold and drains pathogenic influences from the Stomach. Regulates and tonifies the Lungs and drains pathogenic influences from the Lungs. Tonifies the Kidneys and Source Chi, regulates and tonifies Chi and Blood and facilitates the flow of Chi and Blood. Transforms Dampness, regulates and moistens the Intestines. Alleviates exterior conditions, dispels Wind and Cold, clears Heat and restores collapsed Yang, tonifies protective Chi and generates Fluids.
F:Immune System builder, Any GI issue, Lethargy/weakness, Promotes centering, edema -transforms dampness, increase contractions in labor = don't use in pregnancy |
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Sp6 - 3 Yin Meeting
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Master- UroG and rear abdomen, KAPOW8 (w/ GB39 for Qi), Tg Key
E: Meeting of Ki-Sp-Liv. Regulates, strengthens and tonifies the Spleen, regulates the Stomach, middle and lower Heaters, reduces digestive stagnation, tonifies Chi and Blood and facilitates Blood flow. Tonifies the Kidneys and Essence, enriches Yin and promotes urination. Regulates estrous, invigorates the Blood, cools Heat in the Blood and expedites labor. Regulates the Liver, subdues Liver Yang and regulates Chi. Softens hard masses. Dispels and disperses dampness.
F: General digestive disorders - esp. diarrhea/gas; Reproductive - stimulates labor, infertility,impotence; Dry skin - immune or allergy; Pelvic limb issues - paralysis, impairment, pain; General fatigue and weakness - enhance immune system. |
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Bl40 - Supporting Middle, Entrusting Middle
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Master - Lower back and hips
E: Dispels Wind, clears Heat, eliminates Blood stasis. Strengthens the lower back, benefits the hips, strengthens the stifles and relaxes the sinews and muscles.
F: Strengthen ligaments, Hip problems & pain, lower back pain, or stifle pain. Benefits acute abdominal pain, urinary incontinence or diarrhea. Reduces convulsions. |
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| Influential Points - name, definition, purpose, location, list them |
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Name: Hui
D: The 10 points that gather qi and influence particular tissues or functional systems.
P: Assess - none
Treat - choose a point related to problem noted
Loc: various
L: Lu9 (Arteries), Bl11 (Bones), Bl12 (Wind & trachea), Bl17 (Blood and diaphragm), GB34 (Tendons and muscles), GB39 (marrow), Liv13 (Yin Organs), St40 (Phlegm), CV17 (Respiratory & Qi), CV12 (Yang organs) |
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Bl11 - Big Reed, Great Shuttle
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Influential (Bones)
E: Strengthens the bones, relaxes the sinews and benefits the joints. Regulates the Lungs, diffuses Lung Chi, expands and relaxes the chest, dispels Wind, nourishes and facilitates Blood flow. Sea of Blood point.
F: Use to benefit any bone issue. Use to relieve arthritis, various joint problems or deformities, cervical spondylosis, neck and spinal pain and stiffness, and is a tonic for internal conditions. Enhances bone healing. |
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| Influential (Wind and trachea) |
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Bl17 - Back Transporting, Diaphragm’s Hollow
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Influential (Blood and diaphragm, builds immune system)
E:Regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Chi), regulates and tonifies the Blood, nourishes Dry Blood, clears Heat, cools Heat in the Blood, invigorates the Blood, generates Fluids, facilitates Blood flow, and enriches Yin. Benefits the diaphragm.
F:Immune,lethargy,clear toxins - Benefits low hemoglobin, White Blood Count, and blood pressure and prolonged clotting time. Use for fatigue, nonresponsive skin conditions, immunostimulation in viral diseases, and lung, heart and stomach conditions. Use this point when Blood needs to be tonified directly rather than through support of the Spleen. Benefits any condition of the Blood. |
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GB34 - Yang Hill Mound (or Spring)
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Influential (Tendons), Tg Key
E: Regulates and tonifies the Liver (especially Chi, Yang and Blood), regulates the Gallbladder, spreads Liver Chi, subdues Liver Yang, extinguishes Liver Wind, clear Heat and drains Liver pathogens. Alleviates exterior conditions, dispels Wind, benefits the pelvic limb, strengthens or relaxes the sinews, facilitates Chi flow, regulates Chi, and alleviates pain.
F: Use to regulate the smooth flow of Chi throughout the body. Improves the flow of Blood and Chi in the legs and benefits atrophy. Use to relax tendons whenever there are contractions of the muscles, cramps or spasms. Relieves joint stiffness. |
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LI11 - Crooked Pond, Pond in the Curve
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Tg Key
E: Dispels Wind and Heat, clears Damp Heat, stops itching and builds Wei Chi. Regulates the lungs and drains pathogenic influences from them.
F: Local point for any elbow or forelimb issues, skin disorders, endocrine disorders, enhances immune system and good for allergic and infectious diseases. Is a cooling point and thus good for any febrile illnesses. |
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GB20 - Wind Pond/Pool/Door
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Tg Key
E: Dispels Wind, diminishes Liver stagnation, extinguishes internal winds.
F:Use to help clear the brain & improve memory, remedy cervical problems, epilepsy and eye disorders. Aleviates head and neck pain and tension. Good for sinus infections. |
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Liv2 - Temporary In-Between, Going into Fire
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Tg Key
E: Relieves Liver Fire and dispels Wind. Spreads Liver Qi.
F: Calms the heart, reduces aggression, seizures, urogenital disorders. Benefits low back and hind limb pain arising from Chi stagnation. Relieves diarrhea. |
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Sp9 - Yin Mound Spring
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Tg Key
E: He Sea Point of the knee. Drains damp heat. Deep and pure source of Qi.
F: Edema, pelvis/stifle problems, Benefits any urogenital problem. |
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GV14 - Big Vertebra
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KAPOW5 (w/ CV17 - calming), Tg Key
E: Calms the Spirit and clears the brain. Dispels Wind Heat. Tonifies Protective Chi, facilitates Chi flow and regulates Chi. Restores collapsed Yin and relaxes the sinews.
F: Benefits cervical issues, thoracic spine and forelimb disorders. Cervical spondylosis, epilepsy and immunodeficient conditions benefit from use of this point. Asthma, fever, heatstroke and cold also indicate use of this point. Important for any febrile conditions and to stimulate immune system. |
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Bai Hui - Point of 100 Meetings
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Tg Key
E: Point at which all Yang meridians merge. Distributes Liver Qi, regulates emotions, and warms and restores Yang energy.
F: Benefits any lameness, rheumatism or paralysis of the hindquarters. Benefits arthritis of the hip joint and hip dysplasia. Benefits the brain for sorrow. |
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GV26 - Middle of Person
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Tg Key
E: Crossing point of the GV, LI, ST Channels
F: Use for specific emergencies including shock, heatstroke, seizures or respiratory stimulation in newborns. |
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SI3 - Back Stream
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Tg Key
E: Clears mind and expells wind, good for any obstruction on the meridian. Wood - mother tonification point for deficiency disease patterns, confluent point of GV Channel.
F: Cardinal point for all shoulder and neck problems. Use for arthritis of the ankle, wrist, or shoulder pain. Strengthens the spine. Clears the mind. Relieve worry and anxiety. |
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