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Any kind of KI deficiency?
Including: impotence, low sperm motility, urinary problems (eg. enlarge prostate causing dribbling urination, not due to damp heat) |
Ren 4 (moxa cone is common), can also have pt do moxa roll, moxa stick or heating pad
It's Guan Yuan=Gate of Origin (Dantian) |
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Which point would you use for urinary problems due to damp heat?
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Ren 3 F-Mu of BL
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When pt has acu-shock what do you do?
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Take out needles, remove pillow, not necessary to use points like Ren 3 and Ren 4 to raise consciousness.
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Prolapse of internal organs, mostly prolapse of uterus or bladder (Sx may include lightheadedness and dizziness)?
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Ren 4
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Indicated for digestive problems (deficiency type of weight gain) may have diarrhea?
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Ren 4 (FMu of SI), some pt can massage for themselves; study in China some pt it does help for weight control.
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Any kind of KI deficiency?
Including: impotence, low sperm motility, urinary problems (eg. enlarge prostate causing dribbling urination, not due to damp heat) |
Ren 4 (moxa cone is common), can also have pt do moxa roll, moxa stick or heating pad
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Which point would you use for urinary problems due to damp heat?
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Ren 3 F-Mu of BL
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When pt has acu-shock what do you do?
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Take out needles, remove pillow, not necessary to use points like Ren 3 and Ren 4 to raise consciousness.
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Prolapse of internal organs, mostly prolapse of uterus or bladder (Sx may include lightheadedness and dizziness)?
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Ren 4
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Indicated for digestive problems (deficiency type of weight gain) may have diarrhea?
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Ren 4 (FMu of SI), some pt can massage for themselves; study in China some pt it does help for weight control.
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According to ancient texts, which Ren point is forbidden to puncture as it is supposed to make women infertile?
BOARD EXAM (will be on our final exam) |
Ren5 it is also contraindicated in pregnancy; but there are articles that say this is used for infertility
Dr. Zeng guesses that this indication would have been accurate in ancient times b/c they are using bigger and non-sterile needles, perhaps causing a pelvic infection. |
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Which is the Front Mu of SJ?
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Ren 5
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Where is the supposed location of Dan Tian?
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RN4-RN7
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Heating pad or heat lamp is good to promote circulation on which group of points to tx reproductive problems, diarrhea, constipation or local problems?
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RN5-RN7
Damp heat without an acute infection, you can use [damp heat like scar tissue is good to promote circulation to help them heal] If pelvic infection and they have tenderness in that area but no pelvic infection Dx. Maybe only 10 minutes using heating pad. NOT if they are taking antibiotics. |
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Which is better for urinary problems Ren 3 or Ren 5?
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Ren 3, Front Mu of Bladder
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Which point can be used for Qi Def, especially yuan source qi AND for Qi Stagnation manifesting as gas and bloating (NOT hypochondriac pain)?
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Ren6 (Qi Hai, Sea of Qi)
Qi Stagnation indications for this point: (gas and bloating) |
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According to Classic of Difficulties which Ren points can be used for UJ, MJ and LJ problems?
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UJ: RN17 (VERY GOOD point)
MJ: RN12 LJ: RN7 (not often used), RN4 used more but not specified in the Classic of Difficulties in that section |
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Which SP points are good to regulate the 3 jiaos?
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UJ: SP21
MJ: ST25 (gas & bloating) LJ: SP8 (Xi-cl treat menstrual problems) In general, not as good as RN points |
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Point to use for digestive problems (especially watery diarrhea due to Yang Def but NO BURNING sensation around anus and BM does not have a strong smell; pt may also feel cold in the abdominal area)?
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Ren 8
DO NOT use if heat signs (ex. thick yellow coating) |
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Which is contraindicated for needling, due to difficulty to clean the area?
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Ren 8 (umbilicus), so moxa and sometimes flash cupping is used [can also used salt and cones]
This point is commonly used |
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When can you use moxa on the abdomen when the pt has heat signs?
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If it's a light, thin yellow coating or if they have mild yellow vaginal discharge and you suspect infertility is due to abdominal adhesions.
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Which group of points are used for digestive problems?
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RN9-RN12 good for those who experience difficulties after eating
Most common is RN10 and RN12 Superficial puncture helps move the qi |
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Point for abdominal edema or whole body edema?
ON FINAL |
RN9 including acites, moxa is preferred tx method [NOT MOXA]
Facial edema ??? [listen to notes] Lower edema: SP9 |
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Point good for LOWER portion of the ST issues and includes food stagnation (more excess)?
BOARD EXAM QUESTION ON FINAL |
Ren 10:Lower part of the ST
Ren12: Front Mu Point (Zhong Wan, middle cavity) Ren13: Upr part |
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Which 3 points are good for any type of ST problems (nausea, phlegm heat retention, ST Yin Def, stress related issues, feel blockage in chest area)?
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ST36, PC6 and Ren 12
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Classic formula to treat mania attacks often have what condition?
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Phlegm retention; lots of herbal remedies use dispel phlegm herbs to tx mania; phlegm disturbs the mind
threading [listen to tape] |
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Front Mu of ST?
ON FINAL |
Ren 12 and also can be used to resolve phlegm
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