NCCAOM Terminologies 4

Question 1

In the Five-Shu point classification, 'He-Sea' points are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Qi flowing deeply, entering the organs — used for organ disorders and counterflow Qi

Answer

He-Sea points are where Qi flows in and dives deep like a river entering the sea, making them effective for treating related Zang-Fu organ disorders.

Question 2

What are 'Yuan-Source' points used for clinically?

Accepted Answer

Treating disorders of the corresponding Zang-Fu organ by accessing its Yuan Qi

Answer

Yuan-Source points are where the original Qi (Yuan Qi) of the organ surfaces, making them key points for diagnosing and treating the corresponding organ.

Question 3

Front-Mu (Alarm) points are located:

Accepted Answer

On the chest and abdomen, reflecting disorders of the corresponding organ

Answer

Front-Mu points on the chest and abdomen become spontaneously tender when their corresponding organ is diseased, serving as both diagnostic and treatment points.

Question 4

The term 'Ah Shi' points refers to:

Accepted Answer

Tender or reactive points with no fixed location used wherever pain is found

Answer

Ah Shi ('Oh yes!') points are identified by the patient's pain response upon palpation and have no fixed anatomical location.

Question 5

In herbal formula composition, the 'Jun' herb refers to:

Accepted Answer

The chief or emperor herb that directly addresses the primary pattern or disease

Answer

Jun (Emperor/Chief) is the principal herb targeting the primary pattern — it is indispensable and typically present in the highest dose.

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NCCAOM Terminologies 4