Point Combinations Quiz 2

1. In the highway/traffic metaphor used by Wang Ju Ying, a Yuan Source point is best represented by:

A gas station

An offramp

A tollbooth

A speed limit sign

2. In the highway/traffic metaphor used by Wang Ju Ying, a Xi Cleft point is best represented by:

An offramp

A gas station

A toll booth

A speed limit sign

3. In the highway/traffic metaphor used by Wang Ju Ying, a Luo Connecting or Luo Collateral point is best represented by:

A toll booth

An offramp

A speed limit sign

A gas station

4. Which of the following is the most viable combination of Jing Well-Ying Spring on a single channel?

Lu 11-Lu 10

SJ 1-SJ 2

St 45-St 44

Ht 9-Ht 8

SI 1-SI 2

5. In the highway/traffic metaphor used by Wang Ju Ying, a Jing Well point is best represented by:

A speed limit sign of 55 mph

A speed limit sign of 25 mph

A speed limit sign of 110 mph

A speed limit sign of 10 mph

6. Which of the following Ying Spring-Jing River combinations on a single channel are most viable?

GB 43-GB 38

Pc 8-Pc 5

Kid 2-Kid 7

LI 2-LI 5

Ht 8-Ht 4

Ying Spring points clear deficiency heat. Jing River points move qi and fluids, and in some cases, are believed to nourish yin through this movement. A combination that works here is Kid 2-Kid 7. Kid 2 Rangu is for Yin deficiency heat, particularly as it affects the lower jiao in women, with dryness and inflammation. Kid 7 Fuliu moves qi and fluids, and indirectly nourishes yin. Its name means "Return Flow", which could be interpreted as returning flow to yin. The combo "makes sense".

Explanation

Ying Spring points clear deficiency heat. Jing River points move qi and fluids, and in some cases, are believed to nourish yin through this movement. A combination that works here is Kid 2-Kid 7. Kid 2 Rangu is for Yin deficiency heat, particularly as it affects the lower jiao in women, with dryness and inflammation. Kid 7 Fuliu moves qi and fluids, and indirectly nourishes yin. Its name means "Return Flow", which could be interpreted as returning flow to yin. The combo "makes sense".

7. In the highway/traffic metaphor used by Wang Ju Ying, a He Sea point is best represented by:

A gas station.

A speed limit sign of 65 mph.

A speed limit sign of 25 mph.

An offramp.

8. Which of the following Shu Stream-He Sea combinations are LEAST viable (are not commonly used together)?

Lu 9-Lu 5

Sp 3-Sp 9

St 43-St 36

Liv 3-Liv 8

The Shu Stream-He Sea combinations work best on the Yin channels, where the Shu Stream point is also the Yuan Source point. The lesser used Shu Stream points on the Yang channels (here, St 43) are not coincident with Yuan Source points, and typically are not commonly used.

Explanation

The Shu Stream-He Sea combinations work best on the Yin channels, where the Shu Stream point is also the Yuan Source point. The lesser used Shu Stream points on the Yang channels (here, St 43) are not coincident with Yuan Source points, and typically are not commonly used.

9. Which of the following kinds of Jing Well combinations are most viable (i.e. make the most sense)?

Jing Well-Yuan Source

Jing Well-Xi Cleft

Jing Well-Shu Stream

Jing Well-Ying Spring

Both Jing Wells and Xi Clefts can be viewed as releasing excessive pressure in a channel. They are the most viable option.

Explanation

Both Jing Wells and Xi Clefts can be viewed as releasing excessive pressure in a channel. They are the most viable option.

10. Which of the following kinds of Shu Stream combinations makes the LEAST sense?

Shu Stream-He Sea

Shu Stream-Xi Cleft

Shu Stream-Jing River

Shu Stream-Yuan Source

Shu Streams and Xi Clefts do not go well together, in the sense that one (Shu Streams) are building energy and flow in a channel, while the other (Xi Clefts) are releasing pressure in a channel. It is like filling a tub while the drain is out.

Explanation

Shu Streams and Xi Clefts do not go well together, in the sense that one (Shu Streams) are building energy and flow in a channel, while the other (Xi Clefts) are releasing pressure in a channel. It is like filling a tub while the drain is out.

11. We would treat points on a single affected channel in the following conditions: (Check all that apply)

Where onset of disease is relatively recent and condition has not yet begun to affect other channels.

A condition is widespread in a robust patient.

The other organs and channels are generally healthy.

The disorder is primarily located in muscles or tendons, such as acute injuries and pain.

There is severe deficiency of a single organ/channel.

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12. Which of the following kinds of Yin Spring combinations makes the LEAST sense?

Ying Spring-Jing River

Ying Spring-Yuan Source

Ying Spring-He Sea

Ying Spring-Jing Well

Ying Springs and Yuan Sources probably make the least sense, at least from a strict theoretical perspective. Ying Springs are for Yin Deficiency Heat, while Yuan Source points are best for Yang Deficiency Cold. It is highly unlikely that you will see both of these ON ONE CHANNEL.

Explanation

Ying Springs and Yuan Sources probably make the least sense, at least from a strict theoretical perspective. Ying Springs are for Yin Deficiency Heat, while Yuan Source points are best for Yang Deficiency Cold. It is highly unlikely that you will see both of these ON ONE CHANNEL.