AC 101 Class 5: Acupuncture Points

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to acupuncture points and their functionalities as discussed in AC 101 Class 5.

Yuan-Source Points

Specific acupoints located on the twelve main channels, primarily near the wrist and ankle, where the body's primary energy flows and accumulates.

Yuan-Qi

The primary energy of the body, originating from the area below the umbilicus between the kidneys.

Shu-Stream Points

Acupoints that in the yin channels are the same as Yuan-Source points and are useful for diagnosing and treating chronic conditions.

Back-Shu Points

Acupoints located on the back that correspond to the zang organs and are used for diagnosis and treatment.

Luo-Connecting Points

Acupoints where collaterals branch off from the primary channels, connecting paired interior-exterior channels.

Qi Transformation

The process in which qi moves and flows through the body, essential for maintaining health.

Yin Channels

Channels linked to the zang-organs, including lungs, heart, and kidneys, where Yuan-Source points also serve as Shu-Stream points.

Yang Channels

Channels linked to the fu-organs, including stomach and bladder, where Yuan-Source points differ from Shu-Stream points.

Tonification

A therapeutic method aimed at augmenting qi and strengthening the body's energy.

Qi Deficiency

A condition where there is a lack of sufficient energy flow in the body's channels.

Luo-Connecting Point LU-7 (Lieque)

An acupoint on the Lung channel that treats lung conditions like cough and asthma, and issues in the Large Intestine channel.

Yuan-Luo Pairing

A technique combining Yuan-Source points with Luo-Connecting points to enhance the regulation of qi flow between two channels.

Homeostasis

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions amidst external changes, supported by the function of Yuan-Source points.

Collaterals

Microcirculatory pathways that connect the deeper running channels of the body.

Acupoint Measurement

The process of identifying specific points on the body for acupuncture treatment.