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nervous system
withdrawal from addiction
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yin and/or Yang Xu (Deficiency); Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Yang Xu (Deficiency); Shen Disturbance; Heart Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) and Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Heart Fire Blazing causing Shen Disturbance; Shi (Excess) of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

» therapeutic note: The effective treatment of withdrawal as a generic condition can be surprisingly effective with a minimal protocol. However, the therapeutic process will be greatly enhanced through the individualization of treatment. Just as no single type of individual is the addictive type so must such treatment be directed toward addressing the uniquity and depth of the individual once the more physiologically determined experience of withdrawal itself has been passed.

» point combinations to consider for detoxification/withdrawal involving alcohol :
• GV-20, an mian, PC-6, St-3 and Sp-6 for associated nausea and vomiting (Eisen)


point analysis

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key general points to consider for all withdrawal cases:
ear: shen men, sympathetic, kidney, liver, lungs, heart

» points to consider for detoxification/withdrawal involving alcohol :
• GV-20 (- and/or bleed): awakens the Brain, Mind and senses, promotes resuscitation and mental clarity; pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; stimulates the pineal; regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); elevates the Clear Qi; spreads Liver Qi; extinguishes Liver Wind from upper body and pacifies Liver; clears Heat and stops spasms from convulsions (bleeding); stabilizes the body against shock; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• an mian (-): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain
• LI-11 (-): clears Heat; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); cools Xue (Blood); eliminates Dampness; clears Toxins; Large Intestine Earth and Tonification point
• LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); reduces fever; brightens the eyes; relaxes Stomach spasms; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; eliminates Damp-Heat; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; command point of the face and mouth
PC-6 (-): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; awakens the Brain by improving intracranial circulation; opens the Orifices of the unconscious; treats petit mal seizures; tranquilizes the Heart; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates, and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates blood pressure and reestablishes the pulse; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; harmonizes the Stomach; descends Rebellious Qi to resolve nausea, reduce eructations, and stop vomiting; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; enhances purification and dispersement of the Triple Warmer; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; relieves pain; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
St-36 (+): calms the Shen; disperses noxious Yang and brings down high fever; dispels and eliminates Dampness; builds Heart Yang; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and deficient conditions; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; descends Rebellious Qi; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi and benefits the Gall Bladder; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; clears Heat from the Yang organs and drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; treats chronic cases with Heat; regulates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid (-), esp. by the Intestines; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
• Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; disperses Heart Fire; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); loosens congestion in the diaphragm; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; clears, nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); clears Xue (Blood) Heat; raises blood pressure; frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; regulates the Gall Bladder; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; tonifies the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Lv-2 (-): eases the Mind; removes Depression; sedates fright; drains and clears Fire of Liver and Gall Bladder; disperses Stagnant Qi of Liver and Gall Bladder; soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); eliminates Interior Wind; disperses Qi and clears Fire of the Heart; clears the Pericardium; cools the Xue (Blood); relaxes cramps, spasms and convulsions; Liver Fire and Dispersion point

» points to consider for detoxification/withdrawal involving cocaine:
• GV-20 (=): benefits and clears the Brain; pacifies the Shen; spreads Liver Qi; subdues Liver Yang; extinguishes Liver Wind; Sea of Marrow point

» points to consider for detoxification/withdrawal involving opiates:
• Ht-7 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); removes Qi Stagnation in the Heart; regulates and tonifies the Heart; Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
• Sp-6 (+): strengthens the Spleen; transforms Dampness; nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); spreads the Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat
• Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); strengthens the Brain; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies Kidney Yang; warms Cold; strengthens lower back, waist and knees; relieves pain in teeth and bones; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point

» points to consider for detoxification/withdrawal involving tobacco:
• GB-20 (-): pacifies Liver Wind and dissipates Internal Wind; awakens the Shen and clears the Brain; brightens the eyes; subdues Liver Yang and Fire to calm and regulate the Liver, esp. disperses and descends Liver Yang from the head; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) channels on the Foot Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) channel
• yin tang (-): pacifies the Shen; awakens and clears the Mind; promotes relaxation; allays dream-disturbed sleep; eliminates Interior Wind; clears the nose
• LI-11 (-): clears the Shen; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; regulates Qi circulation of Lung; frees the channels; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point
• LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; descends Stagnant Qi from sinuses; clears the nose; tonifies Lung Qi and stimulates dispersing function of the Lung; cools the Lung; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; Command point of the face and mouth
• Lu-7 (-): opens the nose and benefits the throat; opens the Lung; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; resolves Phlegm and clarifies Mucus; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); communicates with the Large Intestine; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Luo Connecting point and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Command point of the head and back of the neck
• sweet breath (-): specific for tobacco withdrawal; midway between LI-5 and Lu-7
• PC-6 (-): pacifies the Shen; tranquilizes the Heart; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; releases and expands the diaphragm; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; relieves pain; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen; calms the Heart; relieves palpitations, insomnia and fear; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; regulates and tonifies the Heart, esp. Heart Qi; tonifies and nourishes Heart Yin and Xue (Blood); clears Heart Fire and Heat; frees the channels; Liver Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
• CV-15 (=): pacifies the Shen; promotes flow of Qi; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; relaxes the chest; transforms Phlegm and sedates cough; special point for tobacco withdrawal (Worsley, p. B-5); Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Source point of the five Zang (Yin) viscera)
• GB-34 (-): soothes and subdues Yang of the Liver and Gall Bladder; facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; tonifies the Spleen; dissolves Phlegm; strengthens and relaxes the sinews and tendons; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
• Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); clears head and thinking; relieves headache; suppresses dizziness; clears and harmonizes the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; cools, clears and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; calms the Stomach and expands the chest; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); opens the channels and relaxes muscle tension; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
• Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; disperses Heart Fire; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); loosens congestion in the diaphragm; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; clears and nourishes the Xue (Blood); frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; tonifies the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels


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