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A 24-year-old male presents with sudden turmoil disorder (that is, simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea) after eating leftover sushi. What point would you use calm rebellious qi and stop diarrhea?

SP-1, the Jing-Well point
SP-5, the Jing-River point
SP-9, the He-Sea point
SP-3, the Shu-Stream point

He-Sea points are indicated for counterflow qi, diarrhea, and disorders resulting from irregular eating and drinking.

Source: "Point Categories." A Manual of Acupuncture, by Peter Deadman et al., Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications, 2007, pp. 36 [Q835]