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The Special PointsTHE FIVE SHU POINTS
Five points of the 12 Primary Meridians - answer Imaged as flowing water, representing
volume of Qi in the meridian (increasing Qi from well to sea)
Jing-Well: Qi springs up
Ying-Spring: Qi flows copiously
Shu-Stream: Qi flows like a stream
Jing-River: Qi flows/passing through
He-Sea: Qi gathers
JING WELL
(Yin/Wood & Yang/Metal)
Qi is shallow and small - answerIndicated in fullness of the chest/under the heart
Restores consciousness
Regulates mental disturbances
Treats diseases of the Viscera/Zang (Yin) organs
Represents change in polarity
Needled in Winter
YING SPRING
(Yin/Fire & Yang/Water)
Qi is most powerful - answerMostly located in web margins of hand/feet
Indicated for changes in complexion
Clears febrile diseases & excess heat (internal heat)
Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body)
Needled in Spring
, SHU STREAM
(Yin/Earth & Yang/Wood)
Qi gets deeper - answerUsually located at wrists and ankles
Represents gathering of Wei Qi
Indicated for heavy sensation of body & painful joints
Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body)
Applied when diseases get worse, better, then worse again
Needle in Summer
JING RIVER
(Yin/Metal & Yang/Fire)
Qi gets bigger, wider and deeper - answerMostly between wrist/elbow & ankle/knee
Indicated for cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold and heat
Addresses changes in sound of voice
Treats diseases of sinews and bones (yin channels)
Needle in Late summer
HE SEA
(Yin/Water & Yang/Earth)
Qi flows slower, inward, and deep - answerMostly located on or around elbows or knees
Indicated in problems of digestion
Resolves diarrhea due to rebellious qi
Addresses diseases resulting from dietary irregularities
Treats diseases of the bowels (i.e.interior of the body)
Needle in Autumn
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