NCCAOM Special Acupuncture Point Categories 3

Question 1

Which point is the Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine meridian?

Accepted Answer

LI-4 (Hegu)

Answer

LI-4 (Hegu) is the Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine meridian and one of the most clinically important points in acupuncture.

Question 2

Xi-Cleft points are primarily indicated for which type of clinical condition?

Accepted Answer

Acute and painful conditions of the corresponding organ or channel

Answer

Xi-Cleft points are where qi and blood accumulate deeply and are most effective for acute, painful, or excess conditions of their meridian or organ.

Question 3

The Luo-Connecting point of the Lung meridian is:

Accepted Answer

LU-7 (Lieque)

Answer

LU-7 (Lieque) is the Luo-Connecting point of the Lung, connecting it to the Large Intestine meridian.

Question 4

On Yin meridians, the Yuan-Source point coincides with which Five Shu point?

Accepted Answer

Shu-Stream

Answer

On all Yin meridians, the Yuan-Source point is the same point as the Shu-Stream, reflecting the special importance of the Yuan qi at this location.

Question 5

The Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) is:

Accepted Answer

KD-9 (Zhubin)

Answer

KD-9 (Zhubin) is the Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Wei Mai and is used for acute disorders related to this extraordinary vessel.

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