Term
|
Definition
| where the qi and blood of the meridians are deeply converged |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
16 12 main meridians 4 extra meridans |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Ren 8 KD 16 0.5 cun from mid St 25 2 cun from mid SP 15 4 cun from midline GB 26 under 11th rib |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Ren 12 level w/ St 21 Also level w/ K 19 |
|
|
Term
| CAM: 4th intercostal space |
|
Definition
Mid axillary line GB 22 GB 23 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Sp 18: 4th intercosta--> 6 cun lateral
St 17: nipple--> 3 cun lateral PC 1--> 1 cun lateral to nipple K 23--> 2 cun lateral Ren 17--> midline |
|
|
Term
| When you feel uneasy and you dont know why |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Irregular Menstration: strengthen congenital essence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Dysmenorrhea: invig blood flow and menstration |
|
|
Term
UB 32 Sp 10 Sp 8 Lv 3 LI 4 UB 32 KD 14 St 27 St 28 St 29 |
|
Definition
| Dysmenorrhea: together they promote the flow of qi, remove blood stasis, warm up meridians and dissipate cold |
|
|
Term
| What can cause a stuck needle |
|
Definition
1) excessive force when inserting the needle 2) uneven manipulation 3) swirling the needle in one direction only or w/ too great of minipulation causing muscle fibers to bind around needle. |
|
|
Term
| How to remove a stuck needle (4) |
|
Definition
1) stroking or massage near point 2) apply a warm wet rag 3) insert another needle in inch or so from stuck needle 4) twirl in opposite direction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Needle protrudes from skin: use forcepts or tweezers Needle just below surface: apply pressure w/ thumb and index finger against the skin surrounding the needle. remove w/ tweezers when needle protrudes Needle in deep tissue: remove surgically
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1) remove all needles
2) press hard on Du 26, LI 4,or KD 1--> use smelling salt to revive
3) allow for proper ventilation to avoid fainting |
|
|
Term
| Chacteristics of moxa (8) |
|
Definition
- nature is pure yang
- restors weakend yang
- opens primary channels
- courses through the 3 yin
- regulates the qi and yang
- expels cold and dampness
- warms the uterus
- penetrates all the channels
|
|
|
