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Which acupuncture point is primarily associated with disorders of the head and back of the neck?
Which acupuncture point is primarily associated with disorders of the head and back of the neck?
What is the main function of the Shu-stream points in acupuncture?
What is the main function of the Shu-stream points in acupuncture?
Which one of the following points serves as the front Mu point of the Lung?
Which one of the following points serves as the front Mu point of the Lung?
What are the Twelve Heavenly Star Points primarily used for?
What are the Twelve Heavenly Star Points primarily used for?
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Which Large Intestine point is located on the dorsum of the hand at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone?
Which Large Intestine point is located on the dorsum of the hand at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone?
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Which point is described as the Water point and the Son Point of the Large Intestine channel?
Which point is described as the Water point and the Son Point of the Large Intestine channel?
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Which point on the Conception Vessel is recognized for its ability to rescue collapsed Yang?
Which point on the Conception Vessel is recognized for its ability to rescue collapsed Yang?
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What is a primary action of the Conception Vessel meridian?
What is a primary action of the Conception Vessel meridian?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the functions of CV 8?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the functions of CV 8?
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LI 4 - HeGu is classified as which type of point?
LI 4 - HeGu is classified as which type of point?
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What specific region is considered the Dantian region within the Conception Vessel pathway?
What specific region is considered the Dantian region within the Conception Vessel pathway?
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Which point is located at the perineum and serves as a meeting point for multiple vessels?
Which point is located at the perineum and serves as a meeting point for multiple vessels?
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What is the primary function of LI 3 - San Jian within the context of the Large Intestine channel?
What is the primary function of LI 3 - San Jian within the context of the Large Intestine channel?
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What is the location of the CV 3 ZhongJi point in relation to the umbilicus?
What is the location of the CV 3 ZhongJi point in relation to the umbilicus?
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Which of the following points is the Front Mu point of the Bladder?
Which of the following points is the Front Mu point of the Bladder?
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CV 4 Guan Yuan is located how many cun superior to the pubic symphysis?
CV 4 Guan Yuan is located how many cun superior to the pubic symphysis?
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What is the primary action of the Conception Vessel as it relates to specific organ channels?
What is the primary action of the Conception Vessel as it relates to specific organ channels?
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Where is the CV 8 ShenQue point located?
Where is the CV 8 ShenQue point located?
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Which of the following points serves as the Front Mu point of the Small Intestine?
Which of the following points serves as the Front Mu point of the Small Intestine?
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Which of the following points is NOT listed for the Conception Vessel?
Which of the following points is NOT listed for the Conception Vessel?
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Which point is located 4 cun above the umbilicus?
Which point is located 4 cun above the umbilicus?
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CV 10 XiaWan is positioned how many cun below the sternocostal angle?
CV 10 XiaWan is positioned how many cun below the sternocostal angle?
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Which action is specifically associated with the Lung Meridian?
Which action is specifically associated with the Lung Meridian?
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What is a common function of the horary points mentioned in relation to the meridians?
What is a common function of the horary points mentioned in relation to the meridians?
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What is a common indication for the use of Large Intestine point LI 20?
What is a common indication for the use of Large Intestine point LI 20?
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Which statement accurately reflects a method of insertion for acupuncture points in the Lung Meridian?
Which statement accurately reflects a method of insertion for acupuncture points in the Lung Meridian?
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Which of the following indications would warrant the treatment of the Lung Meridian?
Which of the following indications would warrant the treatment of the Lung Meridian?
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What does the Conception Vessel primarily regulate?
What does the Conception Vessel primarily regulate?
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Which action is considered a primary function of the Large Intestine Meridian?
Which action is considered a primary function of the Large Intestine Meridian?
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Which symptom could be treated by the Lung Meridian?
Which symptom could be treated by the Lung Meridian?
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Which of the following points helps in clearing excess or deficiency heat of the Lung?
Which of the following points helps in clearing excess or deficiency heat of the Lung?
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What is one of the methods of insertion recommended for alleviating a painful throat?
What is one of the methods of insertion recommended for alleviating a painful throat?
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Which of the following actions pertains to the Conception Vessel?
Which of the following actions pertains to the Conception Vessel?
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What is the indicated condition for utilizing a point that benefits urination and regulates the lower jiao?
What is the indicated condition for utilizing a point that benefits urination and regulates the lower jiao?
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Which method of insertion is appropriate for deep needling that may puncture a full bladder?
Which method of insertion is appropriate for deep needling that may puncture a full bladder?
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Which action is associated with the warming of Yang to rescue loss of consciousness?
Which action is associated with the warming of Yang to rescue loss of consciousness?
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What must be done before needling to prevent complications with a full bladder?
What must be done before needling to prevent complications with a full bladder?
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What is contraindicated for the point that treats loss of consciousness from cold?
What is contraindicated for the point that treats loss of consciousness from cold?
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Which of the following indicates a treatment for difficult urination and retention of urine?
Which of the following indicates a treatment for difficult urination and retention of urine?
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What condition is treated with a method that harmonizes the stomach and regulates Qi?
What condition is treated with a method that harmonizes the stomach and regulates Qi?
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Which insertion method is recommended for managing abdominal fullness and hardness?
Which insertion method is recommended for managing abdominal fullness and hardness?
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Which condition corresponds to the action of fortifying original Qi and benefiting essence?
Which condition corresponds to the action of fortifying original Qi and benefiting essence?
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What is the risk associated with deep insertion needling in thin patients?
What is the risk associated with deep insertion needling in thin patients?
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Study Notes
Conception Vessel Primary Meridian
- The Conception Vessel (CV) treats disorders of urination, defecation, genital diseases, uterine and menstrual diseases.
- CV 8 and CV 9 treat disorders of the intestines and abdomen.
- CV 1- CV 21 treat stagnation and rebellion of ST Qi.
- The lower abdomen is the Dantian region, residence of the deepest energies of the body.
- CV 4, CV 6 and CV 8 are the most tonifying points of the body and are able to rescue collapsed Yang and restore consciousness in cases of Yang collapse.
Conception Vessel Points
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CV 1 HuiYin - Meeting of Yin
- Meeting point of Conception, Penetrating (Chong Mai) and Governing Vessels
- Located at the perineum, midway between the anus and the scrotum in men and the posterior labial commissure in women.
- Element: Wood, Well, Fire, Spring, Metal, Water
- Shu Point: Well, Spring
- Horary point: Sedate
- Yin/Zhang: LU
- Yang/Fu: LI
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CV 2 QuGu - Curved Bone
- Meeting point of the Conception Vessel with the Liver channel
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis.
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CV 3 ZhongJi – Middle Pole
- Meeting point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver and Kidney channels
- Front Mu Point of the Bladder
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CV 4 Guan Yuan - Gate of Origin
- Meeting point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Liver and Kidney Channels
- Front Mu point of the Small Intestine
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to Pubic symphysis.
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CV 5
- Front Mu Point of SanJiao
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3 cun superior to Pubic Symphysis.
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CV 7
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to Pubic Symphysis.
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CV 8 ShenQue - Spirit Gateway
- Located in the center of the umbilicus.
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CV 9 ShuiFen - Water Separation
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus and 7 cun below the sternocostal angle.
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CV 11
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus and 5 cun below the sternocostal angle.
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CV 12
- Front Mu Point of the Stomach
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus and midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle.
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CV 13
- Located on the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle.
The Conception and Governing vessels are included with the 12 primary meridians.
- They make a total of 14 meridians.
LU1
- Actions:
- Clears heat
- Clears LU heat and disperses & descends LU QI
- Clears excess or deficiency heat of LU
- All kinds of bleed in lung (excess or deficiency)
- Benefits head and nape of neck
- Opens and regulates Conception Vessel
- Regulates and harmonizes 100 vessels
- Clears LU heat
- Indications:
- Does not recede
- Supression in the chest
- Pain in chest, shoulder
- Headache and stiffness at nape of neck; One sided headache
- Dry throat
- Loss of voice
- Method of Insertion:
- Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1. 5 cun
- Perpendicular or oblique proximal insertion 0.3 to 0.5 Cun
- Avoid hitting the radial artery
- Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.3 to 0.5 Cun
- Avoid hitting the Radial Artery
LU 2
- Actions:
- Clears heat
- Benefits throat
- Indications:
- Mania
- Painful throat
- Toothache of lower jaw
- Heaviness of the body and pain of joints
- Difficulty in flexing and extending the fingers
- Method of Insertion:
- Puncture perpendicular 0.1 – 0.2 cun
- Prick to bleed
LU 7
- Disorders of Head and back of neck
LI 4
- Disorders of Face and mouth
LI 11
- Recede
LU 8
- At the wrist joint on the radial end of the transverse crease between the radial artery and the tendon of the Abductor Pollicis Longus Tendon, level with HT 7.
LU 9
- Shu stream point
- Earth Point (Mother Point) of the LU
- Hui Meeting Point of the Vessels
LU 10
- Fire point of LU channel
LU 11
- Wood Point of LU Channel
- Ghost Point
- Locations: On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of the lines drawn along the radial boarder and base of the finger nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
LI 1
- Metal Yang Channel
- Located: On the dorsum of the hand at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, close to the radial border.
LI 2
- Metal Point (Horary Point) of LI Channel
LI 3
- Water point; Son Point of LI
LI 4
- Wood point of LI
- Command Point, Heavenly Star Point
5 Elements on LU and LI
- Horary points are command points, and are the point on the meridian that is the same element as the original point.
- Arises below CV 3 (ZhongJi) in the uterus in females and the lower abdomen in males and emerges at CV 1 (HuiYin).
CV 2
- Actions:
- Benefits Urination
- Regulates the lower jiao
- Indications:
- Dribbling or hesitant flow of urine
- Retention of urine
- Method of Insertion:
- Puncture perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 cun
- Contraindicated in pregnancy
CV 3
- Actions:
- Benefits Bladder
- Indications:
- Dribbling or hesitant flow of urine
- Retention of urine
- Method of Insertion:
- Puncture perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 cun
- Deep needling will puncture a full bladder, therefore empty bladder before needling.
CV 4
- Actions:
- Fortifies original QI (Yuan QI)
- Benefits Essence
- Indications:
- Kidney Deficiency
- Method of Insertion:
- Puncture perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 cun or Obliquely directly inferiorly 1.0 to 1.5 cun
- Deep needling will puncture a full bladder, therefore empty bladder before needling.
CV 5
- Actions:
- Moves and benefits water passages
- Indications:
- Difficult urination
- Retention of urine
CV 6
- Actions:
- Fortifies original QI (Yuan QI)
- Benefits Essence
- Rescues collapse of Yang
- Indications:
- Kidney Deficiency
- Method of Insertion:
- Puncture perpendicular 0.8 to 1.5 cun
- Caution: Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity
CV 7
- Actions:
- Warms the Yang
- Rescues loss of consciousness from collapse due to extreme cold
- Indications:
- loss of consciousness from wind stroke
- collapse of Yang Qi
- Method of Insertion:
- Needling this point is contra -indicated.This point is normally treated indirect moxa (moxa stick) or mediated by substances such as salt or sliced ginger, or crushed garlic.
CV 8
- Actions:
- Regulates water passages
- Treats edema
- Indications:
- Water diseases, edema
- Method of Insertion:
- Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun
- Warning: deep insertion can penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients.
CV 9
- Actions:
- Harmonizes stomach and regulate QI
- Indications:
- Abdominal fullness, hardness
- Method of Insertion:
- Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun
- Warning: deep insertion can penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients.
CV 10
- Actions:
- Harmonizes the middle jiao and descends rebellion
- Indications:
- All diseases of the stomach and spleen
- Method of Insertion:
- Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun
- Warning: deep insertion can penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients.
CV 11
- Actions:
- Harmonizes the Stomach and regulates QI
- Indications:
- Nausea, vomiting, difficult ingestion
- Method of Insertion:
- Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun
- Warning: deep insertion can penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients.
Acupuncture Points
- Item | DEFINITION | Note on Definition - Muscular Pathways) | external pathogenic factors | and skin - Lou Connecting the Meridians.| scondime (stiffness, weakness) at the hand.| chest to begin a new circuit. - 12 Divergent Channels | (Foot Yin: SP, KD, LV) > Chest superficial layers of the body | Treats fullness below the Heart - Jing-well Points | trunk of the body | channel (less than Jing-well) - Ying-spring Points | Jing-well points | Heaviness a/or pain of the joints - Shu-stream Points | located on the forearm (and wrists) | Diseases manifesting in the voice - Jing-river Points | located on the forearm and lower leg | diseases mainly hot - He-sea Points | located on the meridian pertaining organ | - FOR LU AND LI | - Applications | the accumulation points | for acute conditions - Applications | Effect Point | also treat disorders of the blood - Applications | Alarm Points | problems of the organs.Meridians | located on the meridian of the wrist and the ankle | related regular channels - Twelve Heavenly Star Points | - LU 7 | Disorders of Head and back of neck - LI 4 | Disorders of Face and mouth - LI 11 | recede
Points of the Four Seas
- Food, and Marrow
- The 4 command points are:
Primary Meridian of the Lung
- Based on the pathway of the LU meridian, actions and indications can include:
- Rebellion of LU QI – coughing, dyspnea, wheezing, asthma, shortness of breath
- Restoring the LU dispersion function & Treating nasal disorders including nose bleed and obstruction
- Treating edema
Lung Points
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LU 1 - Zhong Fu - Middle Palace
- Front Mu Point of the LU
- Located 6 cun lateral to midline, I cun inferior to LU 2, at the level of the 1st intercostal space.
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LU 2-YunMen - Cloud Gate
- Located Below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle
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LU 5
- Water Point (Son point) of the LU
- LU 6 - KongZui - Maximum Opening
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LU 7 - Lieque
- Heavenly Star Point
- Located 1 cun proximal to LU 9 on a line connecting LU 9 with LU 6
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LU 8 - JingQu
- Metal Point (Horary Point) of the LU
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LU 9 - Taiyuan
- Shu stream point
- Earth Point (Mother Point) of the LU
- Hui Meeting Point of the Vessels
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LU 10 – YuJi Lu
- Fire point of LU channel
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LU 11 - Lesser Shang - Shaoshang
- Wood Point of LU Channel
- Ghost Point
- Located On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of the lines drawn along the radial boarder and base of the finger nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Large Intestine Points
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LI 1 – Shangyang - Metal Yang Channel
- Located: On the dorsum of the hand at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, close to the radial border.
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Test your knowledge on the Conception Vessel primary meridian, including its functions and specific points. This quiz covers the various disorders treated, key points, and their significance in traditional medicine. Enhance your understanding of this vital aspect of energetic healing!
