NCCAOM Point Categories 4

Question 1

According to Nan Jing Chapter 68, Jing-Well points are indicated for:

Accepted Answer

Fullness below the heart

Answer

Nan Jing Chapter 68 states that Jing-Well points treat fullness below the heart (jiu xin xia man).

Question 2

Ying-Spring points are indicated according to the Nan Jing for:

Accepted Answer

Heat in the body

Answer

Nan Jing Chapter 68 specifies that Ying-Spring points treat heat in the body.

Question 3

According to the Nan Jing, He-Sea points are primarily indicated for:

Accepted Answer

Counterflow Qi and diarrhea

Answer

Nan Jing Chapter 68 states He-Sea points treat counterflow Qi and diarrhea, reflecting their descending and regulating action.

Question 4

Which clinical indication is attributed to Shu-Stream points in Nan Jing Chapter 68?

Accepted Answer

Heaviness in the body and pain in the joints

Answer

Nan Jing Chapter 68 attributes heaviness of the body and pain in the joints to the Shu-Stream points.

Question 5

The Shu-Stream (Wood) point of the Large Intestine meridian is:

Accepted Answer

LI-3 (Sanjian)

Answer

LI-3 (Sanjian) is the Shu-Stream point of the Large Intestine, corresponding to the Wood element on this Yang Metal meridian.

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