Acupuncture Points and Their Functions
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What is the function of the He Sea point?

Qi plunges

Which point is best for tonifying Yang organs?

Lower He-Sea

Where is the Xi-Cleft located?

On Yang channels of the leg.

What does the Yuan-Source point tonify?

<p>Yin organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Luo-Connecting point?

<p>Treat disorders reached by the luo-connecting channel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Luo-Connecting point is used to treat psycho-emotional disorders.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Luo-Connecting points are there in total?

<p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Back-Shu point?

<p>Treat disorders for both excess and deficiency, acute and chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Back-Shu point loacted?

<p>1.5 cun from midline on BL channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Back-Shu points can be used to treat channel problems other than those of the BL channel.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of the Front-Mu point?

<p>Both diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Front-Mu points can be used to treat the problems of their Zang-Fu except for the 3 points on their own channel.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 8 Confluent Points?

<p>Eight points where the primary channels communicate with the eight extraordinary vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confluent points are used for a deeper level of treatment.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Command point?

<p>Treat an area over the body that they have “command” over.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Hui-Meeting/8 Influential Points?

<p>Where Qi gathers and concentrates, have an influence over specific tissues, organs or Qi &amp; Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Empirical point?

<p>Points with a specialized purpose that is very unique</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Lung channel?

<p>Connects with Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine Zang Fu | Hand Tai Yin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Large Intestine channel?

<p>Connects w/ Large Intestine, Lung Zang-Fu | Meets ST, SI, GV, CV | Hand Yang Ming</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Stomach channel?

<p>Connects w/ Stomach, Spleen Zang-Fu | Foot Yang Ming</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Urinary Bladder channel?

<p>Connects w/ Bladder, Kidneys|Meets GV, GB | Foot Tai Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Pericardium channel?

<p>Connects w/ Pericardium, San-Jiao Zang Fu | Hand Jue Yin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the San-Jiao channel?

<p>Connects w/ San-Jiao, Pericardium Zang-Fu | Meets SI, UB, GV, GB, ST, CV | Hand Shao Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Gall Bladder channel?

<p>Connects w/ Gall Bladder, Liver Zang-Fu | Meets ST, SI, UB, PC, TE, LR, GV|Foot Shao Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Ren/Conception Vessel?

<p>Links all yin channels “sea of yin” and helps regulate Qi of all yin channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Du/Governing Vessel?

<p>Links all yang channels at DU14, “sea of the yang channels” and regulates Qi of all Yang channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Dai Mai?

<p>Binds the vertical paths of the 12 primary and the penetrating and conception vessels, and the KD/LR/SP channels in particular</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Yin Qiao?

<p>Connects the KD/BL and is said to dominate quietness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jing Well, Ying Spring, Shu Stream, Jing River, He Sea

  • Qi emerges, glides, pours, flows, plunges
  • Revival/heat, heat/fire complexion disorders/yang channels, fullness below heart
  • Expels pathogens, body pain/dampness, asthama/cough, disease of fu/skin, chills/fever, disease of sinews and bones
  • Qi rebellion
  • Associated organs: fire, earth, metal, water, wood

Lower He-Sea

  • Helps three Yang channels of the foot communicate with the three Yang channels of the hand
  • Best for tonifying Yang organs.
  • Associated disorders of the six Fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, san-jiao, urinary bladder)
  • Contains specific points (GB34, ST36, ST37, ST39, BL39, BL40)

Xi-Cleft

  • Treats blood disorders on Yin channels, used diagnostically or for treatment
  • Qi and Blood of channel gather here

Treat Pain + Acute Conditions

  • ST Xi-cleft (34) is only point between elbow/wrist or knee/ankle
  • 1 point of each of the 12 regular channels & 4 of the extra channels (Yinqiao Mai, Yangqiao Mai, Yinwei Mai, Yangwei Mai)
  • Specific points for Lung, Liver, etc. given

Yuan-Source

  • Each of the twelve primary channels has a Yuan-Primary point
  • On Yin channels: best for tonifying Yin organs, overlap with the Shu-stream points, always the third point from the start/end, treat disorders of their respective Zang organs
  • On yang channels: between Shu-stream and Jing-River, usually the fourth point on the channel from the start/end, except for GB (5th pt), usually for excess and expelling pathogens; but can treat Yang organs, though not the ideal choice (Lower He-Sea points are best for this purpose)
  • Can be used for diagnosis of the respective organs

Luo-Connecting

  • One point for each of the twelve Primary channels, Ren Mai, Du Mai, and the great luo of the SP (SP has 2: SP4 & SP21)
  • Treat disorders reached by the luo-connecting channel
  • Treat psycho-emotional disorders
  • Clinically used with the Yuan-Source points: for a LU channel affect, use the Yuan of LU and the Luo of LI since it is its internally-externally related channel; to treat disorders involving their externally-internally related channels or Zang Fu organs

Back-Shu

  • 1.5 cun from midline on BL channel
  • Qi of the respective Zang-Fu organs is transported directly to the channels.
  • Treat disorders of both excess and deficiency, acute and chronic conditions; mostly deficiency and chronic conditions
  • Used for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Does Not treat channel problems other than those of BL channel.
  • Specific points for Lung, Pericardium, Heart, Liver, Gallbladder, Spleen given.

Back-Shu vs Front-Mu

  • Type of disease - Organs - Heat/Cold - Duration of Disease (Chronic/Acute)
  • Detailed information on this topic given

8 Confluent Points

  • Eight points where the primary channels communicate with the eight extraordinary vessels
  • Order of depth from most superficial to deepest: (C.MS.S.L.P.D.E.Deep) Cutaneous regions, Minute and superficial collaterals, Sinew Channels, Luo-connecting channels, Primary channels, Divergent channels, Extraordinary channels, Deep pathways of the primary and divergent channels

Command Points

  • Treat an area over the body that they have “command” over;
  • Detailed points given for areas like the Face, Chest, Head/nape, Res., Abdomen, Lumbar

Hui-Meeting/8 Influential Points

  • Where Qi gathers and concentrates
  • Have an influence over specific tissues, organs, or Qi & Blood

Empirical Points

  • Points with a specialized purpose that is very unique (Lactation, Jaundice, Headaches, antipyretic, Rabies, Shoulder pain, one-sided headaches, Hemorrhoids, Insomnia)

Channel Theory Summaries

  • Concise summaries of Lung, Large Intestine, Lung Zang-Fu, Hand Tai Yin, Large Intestine, Lung Zang-Fu, Meets ST, SI, GV, CV, Hand Yang Ming, Heart, Lung, Small Intestine Zang-Fu, Hand Shao Yin

Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, Urinary Bladder, Kidney, Pericardium

  • Detailed information on the connections and functions

Extraordinary Vessels

  • Differentiate Yang Qiao and Yang Wei
  • Act as reservoirs of Qi and Blood; absorb excess qi and circulate jing
  • Deeper level of treatment, drawing on extra when primary are depleted
  • Protect the body from external pathogens, access and circulation of Wei Qi

Ren/Conception Vessel, Du/Governing Vessel (Posterior Mid-Line)

  • Links all yang channels at DU14 (sea of yang channels)
  • Regulates Qi of all Yang channels; function and description for each channel is given
  • Strong relationship with Kidneys, Heart, and the brain; treats diseases; disorders of exterior or interior Wind; interior and exterior disorders of sense organs; disorder of Heart Zang; (pain and palpitations); disorders of brain and spirit.
  • Provides specific points, functions, and detailed information given

Dai Mai/Girdling

  • Runs horizontally around the body
  • Binds vertical paths of 12 primary and penetrating and conception vessels; and KD/LR/SP channels in particular
  • Points given; detail of the function are provided

Yin Wei

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Explore the vital acupuncture points including Jing Well, Ying Spring, Shu Stream, and more. This quiz covers the functions, associated organs, and conditions treated by these key acupuncture points. Test your knowledge on the applications of these points in healing and pain relief.

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