NCCAOM Special Acupuncture Point Categories 2

Question 1

According to classical texts, which Five Shu point category is indicated for 'counterflow qi and diarrhea'?

Accepted Answer

He-Sea points

Answer

He-Sea points are classically indicated for counterflow qi and diarrhea, as well as diseases of the fu organs.

Question 2

On Yang meridians, the Jing-River (Jing) points correspond to which Five Element?

Accepted Answer

Fire

Answer

On Yang meridians the Five Shu sequence is Metal-Water-Wood-Fire-Earth, making Jing-River (4th) correspond to Fire.

Question 3

Which Five Shu point on Yin meridians corresponds to the Earth element?

Accepted Answer

Shu-Stream

Answer

On Yin meridians the sequence is Wood-Fire-Earth-Metal-Water, placing Earth at the Shu-Stream position.

Question 4

The Ying-Spring points are classically indicated for treating which condition?

Accepted Answer

Fever and heat diseases

Answer

The Nan Jing states Ying-Spring points are indicated for febrile and heat diseases affecting the body.

Question 5

Shu-Stream points are classically indicated for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Heaviness and painful joints with intermittent diseases

Answer

According to the Nan Jing, Shu-Stream points treat heaviness and pain in the joints and intermittent or recurring diseases.

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