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Is combining local and distal points recommended in TCM treatment for acute injuries? If so, why?
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Yes, combining local and distal points is recommended to enhance the treatment effect
What approach is taken in TCM to address blood stasis?
Move blood
Why might a practitioner choose to use distal points over local points in TCM treatment of acute injuries?
To avoid causing additional pain in the injured area
Why does TCM generally advise against using ice for acute injuries?
Ice blocks circulation; TCM focuses on promoting circulation
Name the influential point for sinews that is used for tendon, ligament, and joint issues in TCM.
Gallbladder 34
What factors might influence the recovery time when treatment of an acute injury is delayed?
Age, deficiency, and weakness
Which TCM term is associated with swelling in an injured area?
Dampness
What TCM term corresponds with stabbing, acute pain localized to the injured area?
Blood stasis
What point is used to address heat (inflammation) in TCM?
LI11
Name one acupuncture point that moves Qi and blood to address blood stasis.
Liver 3
What is the TCM term for an inflamed area that is hot to the touch?
Excess heat
What is one advantage of treating acute injuries immediately in TCM?
Faster recovery
How does TCM differ from conventional medicine in the treatment of inflammation?
Conventional medicine uses ice to reduce inflammation; TCM promotes circulation and avoids ice
Which acupuncture point is used to relieve pain in TCM?
LI4
What is the purpose of using Stomach 36 in treating acute injuries?
To promote faster healing
Which point is utilized to reduce swelling (remove dampness) in TCM treatments?
Spleen 9
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