Primary Channel

Primary channel function standouts

Miraculous Pivot reports:

- Pathogenic qi lingers in these locations:

LU and HT - both elbows

LV - axillae

SP - groin

KD - popliteal fossae

Pathogens for the Lung and Heart Linger in

Both Elbows

Pathogens for the Liver Linger in

Axillae

Pathogens in the Spleen Linger in

Groin

Pathogens in the Kidney Linger in

Popliteal fossae

Primary channel standouts: LU

Originates in MJ

Primary channel standouts: HT

Branch - HT up to esophagus, up to transverse cheek & face, up to tissues surrounding eye (eye system)

Primary channel standouts: which channels surround the eye

HT & LV

Primary channel standouts: which channels go to the eye

5 yang organs except LI (ST, UB, SI, SJ, GB)

+ HT, LV

Primary channel standouts: PC

Connects with all *3 jiaos*

Primary channel standouts: LI

A branch -

-supraclavicular fossa up to neck ->

-up to *transverse the cheek to ST 4* ->

-*enters the LOWER teeth & gums*->

-*curves around the UPPER lip* to ->

-Du 26, *crosses opposite side*

- to LI 20 where it *meets the ST channel*

(don't need to know the pts)

Primary channel standouts: SI

A branch:

- Supraclavicular fossa up to neck, cheek ->

- *OUTER canthus up to GB 1, SJ22 where it enters the ear at SI 19*

- another branch goes to the *INNER canthus* (only mai that goes to inner and outer canthus and enters ear)

*know the bolded pts*

Which channels enter the ear?

SI, GB, SJ

Primary channel standouts: SJ

- *Connects all 3 jiaos*

- Branch - *retro-auricular region ENTERS the ear*

Bonus herb question: What herb goes to all 3 jiaos?

Zhi zi

Primary channel standouts: SP

- *Is in charge of post natal qi*

- Goes to the *root of the tongue (spreads over lower surface)*

- Its crossing points are allot of MU pts for other channels

- Does not have a MU pt of it's own channel

Primary channel standouts: KD

- A branch goes to the *root of the tongue*

Primary channel standouts: LV

Goes to the:

-*eye system (tissues around the eye)*

- *vertex* or some say *brain*

- a branch goes to *inner surface of the lips* aka

*LV LIPS*

Primary channel standouts: ST

- Goes to *UPPER gums*

- branch: *ST 36* (tibial branch) down to *lat middle toe*

- branch: *ST 42* to *SP 1* (med side of big toe)

Channels that go to the brain

LV & UB

Primary channel standouts: UB

branch: *Vertex to GB 7* through GB 12

branch: *Vertex to brain* down to *DU 17* then down to UB 10

Primary channel standouts: GB

branch: ST 12 *behind the auricle (RETROauricular) and enters the ear SJ 17* and *re-emerges anterior (PREauricular)*

Primary channels:

Brain

*UB*

Spleen Crossing Points

REN3, REN4, REN 10, GB24, LIV14, LU1

(5 front mu points)

Small Intestine Crossing Points

UB41, UB11, DU14, REN17, REN13, REN12, GB1, SJ22, UB1, ST39

Crossing points on ST

LI20, UB1, DU26, REN24, GB3, GB6, GB5, GB4, DU24, DU14, REN12, REN13, ST36, ST42, SP1

Primary channels:

EYE

Surround the Eye: *HT, LV*

Go to the Eye: *HT, LV, ST, UB, SI, SJ, GB*

(5 yang mai - LI, + HT, LV)

Primary channels:

Inner & Outer Canthus

Both: *SI*

Inner: *UB*

Outer: *GB, SJ*

Primary channels:

Tongue

Terminates at the root: *KD*

Root & lower surface: *SP*

*HT Luo* travels to root

Primary channels:

Ear

Enters the Ear: *SI, GB, SJ*

Retroauricular (enters ear from behind & emerges in front): *GB, SJ*

Which channel originates in the MJ?

Lung

What organs go to the Diaphragm?

(ALL EXCEPT UB) LU, LI, SP, ST, HT, SI, KD, PC, SJ, LV GB

Which channel has most branches?

Stomach

Tissue of the Lung

Throat

Which Channel Transverses cheek?

HT, LI, SI, SJ

Transverses cheek and face, tissues surrounding eye (eye system)?

Heart

Which (3) channels have no crossing points?

LU, HT, PC

Which (2) channels surround the eye?

Heart + Liver

Which (7) channels go to the eye?

ST, UB, HT, LIV, SI, SJ, GB

Which (2) channels connect with all 3 jiaos?

Pericardium, San Jiao

Transverse the cheek, enters the lower teeth and gums, curves around the upper lip, crosses DU26 opposite side to LI20

Large Intestine

Goes to the Upper teeth?

Stomach

Goes to the Lower teeth?

Large Intestine

Goes to the outer and inner canthus?

Small intestine

Goes Only in the Outer Canthus

GB & SJ

Goes Only in the Inner Canthus

UB

Goes to the Infraorbital region

SI

Which channel enters the ear?

Small intestine

Retroauricular: Which (2) channels enter behind the ear, comes out in front of ear?

SJ, GB

Goes to root of tongue and spreads over lower surface

Spleen

Terminates at the root of tongue

Kidney

Tissue: Diaphragm

SP, ST, PC & KD

Goes to vertex?

Liver or Urinary bladder

Goes around mouth to inner surface lips?

Liver

Upper gums, curves around the lips

Stomach

Enters the Brain & Vertex

Urinary bladder

Lateral Middle Toe

ST

Where does ST36 tibial branch of ST channel end?

Lateral middle toe

Medial Big Toe

ST

Originates under the little toe

Kidney

Where does ST42 dorsum branch of ST channel end?

Sp1, medial side of big toe

Tibial Branch

ST36

Which (5) organs are associated with the Stomach channel?

SP, ST, HT, LI SI

Upper Gums, Diaphragm, Lateral Side of Big Toe

ST

Urinary bladder

Associated with jealousy

Organs the ST mai goes to

SP, ST, HT, LI, SI

Lower gums

LI

Outer canthus

GB

Genitals

LV & GB

Three jiaos

PC & SJ

Genitalia

LV, GB, KD (pubic bone)

supraclavicular fossa

LI, ST, SI, SJ, GB (all yang channels except UB)

Yellow Sclera in Eyes

Small Intestines

Swelling feeling in Axilla

PC

Tinnitus

Liver & SJ

Changes in color of Urine

Lung

Hypochondriac Pain

Heart

Deafness

SJ

Pain at root of tongue

Spleen

Malaria & Tearing when exposed to wind

UB

Pathological manifestations: LU

Cough, asthma, stuffy nose, SOB, dry throat, changes in the color of urine, hemoptysis, congested and sore throat, fever, aversion to cold, sensation of fullness in the chest , pain in supraclavicular fossa, back and ant border of med aspect of arm.

Pathological manifestations: LI

Epistaxis, diarrhea, dysentery, watery nasal discharge, toothache, swollen and painful guns, congested and sore throat, fever, borborygmus, red, swollen and painful eyes, nosebleed, abdominal pain, pain in the neck, ant part of the shoulders and ant border of extensors of upper limbs.

Pathological manifestations: ST

Borborygmus, abdominal distention, edema, epigastric pain, vomiting, hunger, epistaxis, deviation of mouth and eyes, pain in the eyes, facial paralysis, congested and sore throat, fever, mental disturbances, chest pain, coldness in the lower limbs, sensitivity to cold, swelling of the neck, pain in the abdomen and lat aspect of lower limbs.

Pathological manifestations: HT

Palpitations, fever, pain in the eyes, HA, cardiac pain, hypochondriac pain, thirst, night sweats, insomnia, dry throat, pain in the med aspect of upper arm an heat sensation in the palms, pain along the scapula or med forearm.

Pathological manifestations: SI

Yellow sclera of eyes, deafness, frequent urination, distension and pain lower abdomen, sore throat, swollen cheek/neck, stiff neck, pain in the elbow, pain along post border of lat shoulder & arm.

Pathological manifestations: UB

Enuresis, retention of urine, epistaxis, nasal obstruction, occipital h/a, mental disturbance, rhinitis, tearing when exposed to wind, fever & eversion to cold, pain nape of neck, upper & lower back, post aspect of lower limbs, malaria, pain in the eyes.

Pathological manifestations: KD

Frequent urination, impotence, enuresis, irregular menses, asthma, hemoptysis, dry tongue, congested and sore throat, edema, pain along spine, low back pain, weakness in lower limbs, especially in the knees and hot sensation in soles of the feet, coldness in the feet, pain in the sole of the foot.

Pathological manifestations: SJ

Dysuria, tinnitus, deafness, congested and sore throat, alternating chills and fever, pain in the outer canthus, redness in the eyes, abdominal distension, edema, enuresis, swelling of the cheeks, pain and discharge in the ear, pain in the retroauricular area, shoulder and lat aspect of arm & elbow.

Pathological manifestations: PC

Palpitations, cardiac pain, irritability, impaired speech, mental restlessness, flushed face, mental disorders, pain in the eyes, stifling feeling in the chest, swelling feeling in the axilla, stiff neck, spasms in the upper limbs and a sensation of heat in the palms of the hands.

Pathological manifestations: GB

Blurry vision, bitter taste in mouth, H/a, pain outer canthus, scrofula, alternating fever and chills, inability to turn the eyes right or left, pain in the jaw, supraclavicular fossa, axilla, along lat aspect of chest, hypochondriac region, thigh & lower limbs. pain and distention of breast, pain along the channel in the hip area.

Pathological manifestations: LV

Hiccup, hernia, vertex H/a, dry throat, tinnitus, vertigo, blurred vision, pain and swelling in the eye, fever, pruritic, spasms in extremities, cramps in legs, enuresis, dysuria, mental disturbances, pain low back, fullness in chest & pain in low abdomen region.

Standout Pathologies:

Primary Channels - *Sore Throat*

LU

LI

ST

KD

SJ

SI

Standout Pathologies:

Primary Channels - *Epistaxis/nosebleed*

LI

ST

UB

Standout Pathologies:

Primary Channels - *Mental restlessness/disturbances*

PC

LV

ST

UB

Standout Pathologies:

Primary Channels - *Enuresis*

UB

KD

SJ

LV