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| Which extraordinary channel controls all aspects of the menses? |
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Definition
Chong Mai - penetrating
(sea of blood and sea of 12 channels) |
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| Which extraordinary channel is the sea of Yin channels? |
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Definition
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| During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the Chong Mai (penetrating) fill? |
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Definition
| Follicular phase (Day 1-14 of cycle, beginning with the menses and ending with ovulation) |
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Term
During which phase of the menstrual cycle is the Ren Mai active?
(and is therefore important for treating pregnancy and menopause) |
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Definition
during the luteal phase
(days 14 - 28 of cycle, starting the day after ovulation and ending at the onset of the next menses) |
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Term
Which extraordinary channel controls all aspects of rebellious qi?
( Including morning sickness? ) |
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Definition
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Term
What do these points have in common?
UB 11
ST 37
St 39 |
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Definition
| Sea of Blood points - relate to Chong Mai / penetrating v |
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Term
| Which extraordinary vessel controls fertility, pregnancy, puberty, and menopause? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the key symptom of the Chong Mai penetrating v? |
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Definition
| distention / fullness in low abdomen |
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Term
| For problems of the cervix, vagina, and vulva, treat which extraordinary channel? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which extraordinary channel is related to the internal and external genitalia? |
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Definition
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Term
| What extraordinary channel relates to the Adrenal function? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which extraordinary channel is most connected with the Yin, Essence, and Fluids? |
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Definition
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Term
| What two points open the Ren Mai? |
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Definition
Lu 7 (right for women)
Kd 6 (left for women) |
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Term
| What two points open the Chong Mai / penetrating vessel? |
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Definition
Sp 4 (right for women)
Pc 6 (left for women) |
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Term
| Which extraordinary channel relates to the ovaries and the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian axis? |
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Definition
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Term
| PCOS patients have more male-patterned body hair. Which extraordinary channel would you treat them with? |
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Definition
Chong- penetrating
(its the sea of blood, and the surplus of blood is hair) |
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Term
| On what type of patient would you avoid needling Lu 7 and Kd 6? |
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Definition
| A pregnant woman who has a history of miscarriage. The Ren mai "holds." Don't open it up by needling it's opening points. |
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Term
| What are the two main differences between the Ren Mai and the Chong mai? |
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Definition
REN: use to treat Yin
use to treat luteal phase
Chong: Use to treat blood
Use to treat follicular phase |
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Term
| What single herb is known to strengthen the Chong Mai? |
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Definition
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Term
| What formula is known to treat the Ren Mai? |
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Definition
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