Treatment Protocols Flashcards

In the Five Element 'mother-child' tonification principle, which point on the Lung channel is used to tonify a deficient Lung?

Answer: LU-9 (Earth point)

LU-9 is the Earth (mother) point on the Metal channel, so it tonifies the Lung.

Using the mother-child principle, which point sedates an excess Liver?

Answer: LR-2

LR-2 is the Fire (child) point of the Wood channel and is used to sedate the Liver.

Which needle technique is generally considered tonifying (reinforcing)?

Answer: Gentle insertion following channel flow and closing the hole on withdrawal

Classical reinforcing technique uses gentle stimulation, needling with the channel flow, and closing the hole after withdrawal.

In a treatment plan for an acute condition, how is treatment frequency typically arranged compared to chronic conditions?

Answer: More frequent, such as daily or every other day

Acute conditions generally require more frequent treatments over a shorter course.

The principle 'In acute conditions treat the Manifestation (Biao); in chronic conditions treat the Root (Ben)' guides which aspect of treatment?

Answer: Prioritizing symptoms versus underlying patterns

Biao-Ben theory guides whether to address symptoms or the underlying cause first.

Which pair of Extraordinary Vessel opening points is used for the Chong Mai and Yin Wei Mai?

Answer: SP-4 and PC-6

SP-4 opens the Chong Mai and is paired with PC-6, which opens the Yin Wei Mai.

When treating a unilateral channel problem using the contralateral (opposite side) needling method, this technique is known as:

Answer: Miu ci (crossing needling)

Miu ci is crossed needling where points on the opposite side treat the affected side.