Starting at LV-1, the LV primary pathway runs along the foot to LV-4 and intersects the SP channel at which SP point?
SP-6
After linking with tissues surrounding the eye, the primary pathway of the Liver goes to the (location of the body) and intersects with which point on the Governing mai?
- vertex of the head
- DU-20
Vertigo, blurred vision, tinnitus, HAs, and spasms in the extremities are signs associated with which pathway of the LV channel?
Primary Pathway
In the Luo pathway, the LV channel begins at LV-5, connects with the GB channel, and ascends to the (body part).
What kind of pathology will you see with the Luo in the LV channel?
Genitals
Swelling of the testicles, hernia disorders, abnormal erections, itching of the pubic region
This Liver pathway separates from the dorsum of the foot and ascends to the pubic region, and converges with the GB channel.
Divergent pathway
What is the Yin/Yang pairing for the Liver channel?
Gallbladder
What is the 6 levels pairing of the LV?
Jueyin: PC
Your patient is expressing medial knee pain and has dysfunction of the genitalia, along with intermittent spasming of the medial aspect of the thigh on the same leg as the medial knee pain is occurring.
What is the pathway we should primarily consider for this patient?
Sinew pathway of the LV channel
This point treats Shan disorders, benefits the genitals (typically acute pain), adjusts urination, regulates LV Qi, and stops menstrual bleeding. It also revives consciousness and calms the Spirit.
LV-1 (DADUN) “Big Mound”
A patient has been experiencing heat symptoms that have finally led to LV Qi Constraint. This patient has been experiencing extreme menorrhagia for months along with a recent sports injury, thus giving her a hernia. What is a great singular point to use for this case?
LV-1 (DADUN) “Big mound”
Sun Si Miao claimed this point was great for nosebleeds, and this is generally claimed as good for continuous, darker heavy periods.
LV-1 (DADUN) “Big Mound”
This point can clear LV Fire, pacify LV Wind, and generally helps with either excess or deficient.
LV-2 (XINGJIAN) “Moving Between”
What is the Ying Spring point of the LV channel?
LV-2 (XINGJIAN) “Moving Between”
A patient presents with headaches, trouble sleeping (insomnia), and has sensitive breasts around the time of her period. What is a good LV point that can support all of these symptoms?
LV-3 (TAICHONG) “Great Rushing”
This LV point can be useful for combination of LV Qi Stagnation and LV Blood deficiency. Symptoms an acupuncturist would see would include sports injuries/overworking athletes, PMS headaches and breast distention, blurry vision, or general joint issues.
LV-3 (TAICHONG) “Great Rushing”
What is the Yuan Source point of the LV channel? Is there another category this is listed under?
LV-3 - also the Shu-Stream/Earth point
What is the Jing River point of the LV channel?
LV-4 (ZHONGFENG) “Middle Seal”
This point spreads LV Qi, regulates the LJ, and is helpful for retention of urine & painful urination.
LV-4 (ZHONGFENG) “Middle Seal”
This point is great for yeast infections, swelling, pain, and itching in genitals, but this would not be a great point for STIs or other similar infections.
LV-5 (LIGOU) “Woodworm Canal”
What is the category/point name for the point that clears dampness and heat from the LJ, spreads the LV, benefits genitals, treats plum stone qi, and depression.
LV-5 (LIGOU) “Woodworm Canal” = LUO-CONNECTING POINT
A younger female patient comes in with a CC of a yeast infection. What is a singular, proper point to use from the LV channel?
LV-5 (LIGOU) “Woodworm Canal”
What is the xi cleft point of the Liver?
LV-6 (ZHONGDU) “Central Capital”
This Liver point is located 7 cun above the medial mallelous.
LV-6 (ZHONGDU) “Central Capital”
LV-8 (QUQUAN) “Spring at the Crook” is which Shu point?
He-sea, Water point
