Acupuncture Channels and Pathologies Flashcards

Flashcards covering the primary, divergent, luo-connecting, and sinew channels, including their specific pathologies and pathways based on the lecture transcript.

Heart (HT) channel Luo-connecting point

HT-5

Aphasia

The pathology associated with the Heart (HT) channel Luo-connecting system.

Small Intestine (SI) channel Luo-connecting point

SI-7

Warts

The pathology associated with the Small Intestine (SI) channel Luo-connecting system.

Urinary Bladder (UB) channel Luo-connecting point

UB-58

Nasal discharge

The pathology associated with the Urinary Bladder (UB) channel Luo-connecting system.

Kidney (KD) channel Luo-connecting point

KD-4

KD channel Luo pathology

Retention of urine and low backache.

Du Mai (DU) channel Luo-connecting point

DU-1

Heaviness of head

The pathology associated with the Du Mai (DU) channel Luo-connecting system.

Ren Mai (REN) channel Luo-connecting point

Ren-15

Opisthotonos

A pathology of the Du channel characterized by stiffness and pain in the spinal column.

Ren channel pathologies

Leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, and infertility.

Supraclavicular fossa

The location where all Yang channels go, except for the Urinary Bladder (UB) channel.

Du Mai termination

Junction of the upper lip and gum.

Ren Mai termination

Below the eye at ST-1.

UB Divergent path entry

Popliteal fossa at UB-40, then enters the anus, UB, KD, and HT.

Inner Canthus

The convergence point for both Heart (HT) and Small Intestine (SI) Divergent channels.

Kidney Sinew termination

Genitals.

UB Sinew pathology symptom

Need to close eyes for a long period before being able to see clearly.

Small Intestine (SI) Sinew termination

Umbilicus.

Small Intestine (SI) channel actions

Clears heat from pathway, transforms phlegm, clears heat from HT, and cools.