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reproductive system
menorrhagia
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Lack of Xue (Blood) retention in Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Shi (Excess) of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) Cold and Xu (Deficiency); Qi Stagnation with Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Heart and/or Liver Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Yin Xu (Deficiency) producing Xue (Blood) Heat

» note: see also "metrorrhagia" for "irregular menstruation"

» illustrative combinations:
• Lv-1 and Sp-1 (d. D both): treat hypermenorrhea (Finkelstein, p. 72)
• Lv-1 and Sp-6 (+): stop bleeding and capture blood back into the channels (Finkelstein, p. 72)
• CV-4 and Sp-1: stop uterine bleeding (Finkelstein, p. 86)
• CV-6, Lv-1, Kd-10, CV-4, Lv-3, Kd-2, Sp-6, CV-3, Sp-2, St-12, St-10, Ht-1, PC-3 and UB-54/40 for menorrhagia (Lee and Cheung, p. 333)
• Sp-1, Lv-3 and Ht-5; CV-6, UB-55 and St-18; Ht-1, UB-54/40 and Sp-2 for menorrhagia (Mann, p. 147)
• UB-17, UB-18, UB-23, GV-4, CV-6, CV-3, PC-5, Sp-10, Kd-7 and Lv-2 for menorrhagia with continuous hemorrhaging (Lee and Cheung, p. 333)
• Lv-3 and Sp-6 for continuous uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 293)
• CV-17, PC-6, GB-34, Lv-3, Sp-6, CV-4 and St-36 for menorrhagia due to Stagnant Liver Qi with Blood (Xue) Stagnancy, and Xue (Blood) and Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Jirui and Wang, p. 253)
• GB-26 and GB-27: capture and control Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and treat excessive leukorrhea and menses (Finkelstein, p. 67)
• zi gong, CV-5, CV-3 and UB-23: treat persistent uterine bleeding (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 404)
• Sp-1, Sp-6, St-36, Sp-10, CV-4 and CV-6 for uterine hemorrhage; also consider Sp-1 (D) and CV-4 (D) (Liu, p. 390)
• Sp-8 and Sp-10: regulate menses (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 154)
• CV-7, Sp-6, UB-20, UB-18 and Sp-1 for uterine bleeding; with Qi Xu (Deficiency), also consider GV-4 (D) and CV-4 (D); likewise also consider GV-20 (D) for excess bleeding; can also prick and bleed Sp-10 and Lv-1 for Heat in the Xue (Blood) (Lee and Cheung, p. 332)
• CV-6, Sp-6, Sp-1 for uterine bleeding of Shi (Excess) type; add Sp-10 and Kd-5 if due to Heat in the Xue (Blood); add Lv-3, Lv-1 and TW-6 if due to Accumulation of Heat; add CV-3 and Sp-9 if due to Damp-Heat (Qiu and Su, p. 10)
• CV-4, Sp-6, UB-23 and Kd-8 for uterine bleeding of Xu (Deficiency) type; add CV-6, UB-20, UB-17 and St-36 if due to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); add CV-6, GV-4 and Kd-7 if due to Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); add Kd-2 and Kd-10 if due to Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12)
• CV-4, CV-6, Lv-1, Kd-10, Lv-3, Kd-2, Sp-6, CV-3, Sp-2, St-12, St-10, Ht-1, PC-3 and UB-54/40 for abnormal uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 673)
• UB-62, shi qi zhui xia and Sp-6 for functional uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 210)
• UB-31, UB-32, UB-33, UB-34, St-36, Sp-6, Sp-10, zi gong, CV-6 and CV-4 for functional uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 217)
• CV-4, Sp-1, Sp-10, St-36 for functional uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 185);
• zi gong and CV-3 treat infertility, uterine bleeding, and vaginal discharge (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 404)
• Lv-3 (-) and Kd-2 (+): promote Liver function and eliminate Heat in Xue (Blood)
• St-28 and St-29 (+/-): regulate menstruation; facilitate the Lower Warmer
• GB-34 and Lv-3 (+/-:) soothe Liver; resolve Xue Yu (Blood Stasis ) and Qi Stagnation
• Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which menorrhagia is often a symptom of Shi (Excess), although it can also result from Cold and Xu (Deficiency) effecting the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); menstrual disorders are a general symptom of Shi (Excess) and reproductive disorders are a general symptom of dysfunction for the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• Lu-7 and Kd-6: open the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) which nourishes the Uterus and regulates menstruation; usually indicated by head and neck pain, abdominal distension, vaginal discharge and other symptoms of congestion; menstrual disorders are usually a part of Shi (Excess) effecting the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
• UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which gynecological problems are a Xu (Deficiency) symptom
• Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) which transports Yin and for which gynecological problems are a Shi (Excess) symptom
• CV-3 and Sp-6: regulate the Qi function of the Lower Warmer and the function of the genital organs - Sp-6 sends Qi up; CV-3 sends it deep (Finkelstein, p. 84)
• CV-15, CV-16, CV-19, Kd-13, Sp-6, Kd-11, UB-47/52, GB-37, GB-5, UB-60 and CV-10: influence the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• Kd-13, UB-67, Kd-7, GB-37, Sp-6, Kd-2, GV-4 and Lv-3: influence the ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• UB-31, Sp-6 and GB-3: has strong hormonal action on women (Finkelstein, p. 46)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; clears Empty Heat; fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); stimulates hematopoesis to alleviate anemia; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; treats genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); psychospiritual associated point of the Xin Bao (Pericardium); Specialized point for hematopoiesis (Mann, p. 37)
UB-17 (+): regulates flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies the Qi; regulates and nourishes the Xue (Blood) (esp. with D); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); channels blood back to the vessels; enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; esp. if due uterine bleeding to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Diaphragm Shu Associated point; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (+): cools Damp-Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): tonifies the Spleen and Stomach; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies, nourishes and contains the Xue (Blood); warms the Middle Warmer (D); esp. if uterine bleeding due to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-21 (+): strengthens the Spleen; warms and reinforces the Middle Warmer (D); benefits the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and cultivates Yuan (Original) Qi; dissolves and eliminates Stagnation; esp. important to combine with UB-20 in treatment of chronic diseases affecting the Spleen and Stomach; Stomach Shu Associated point
• UB-23 (+): tonifies the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens Qi Hai and Yang; strengthens the Heart (Ross, 1985, p. 130); drains Heat from the Lower Warmer; esp. for Xu (Deficiency) uterine bleeding; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-24 (=): balances Yin and Yang; regulates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood)
• UB-31 through UB-34 (-): regulate the Lower Warmer and menstruation; transform Damp-Heat; redirect Qi upward; invigorate the Xue (Blood); consolidate the Jing (Essence)
• UB-54/40 (-): clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); transforms Damp-Heat; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
• GV-4 (+ and/or D): benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); regulates the menses; stimulates adrenals and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); esp. if due uterine bleeding to Kidney Yang and/or Qi Xu (Deficiency); "Gate of Life Fire"
• shi qi zhui xia: regulates the Lower Warmer
GV-20 (+ and/or d. D): strengthens and elevates the Qi; stimulates the pineal; spreads Liver Qi; increases Yang Qi to prevent excessive bleeding; secures the lower Orifices (D); Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• GV-26 (-): cools Heat and clears the Shen; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); frees the channels and invigorates the Qi circulation
• TW-6 (-): clears Fire and Heat; facilitates Qi flow and spreads the Qi; regulates the Triple Warmer and the Zang-Fu organs; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat; Triple Warmer Fire and Horary point
• TW-4 (+): clears Fire and Heat; left TW-4 is tonic to Yang of the whole body (Finkelstein, p. 61); promotes function of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Triple Warmer Yuan Source point
• PC-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; tranquilizes the Heart; clears and cools Damp-Heat; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; drains and disperses Heat from the Xue (Blood) and Ying; Pericardium He Sea Uniting and Water point
• PC-5 (-): calms the Mind and quiets the Shen; clears Heat; drains Shi (Excess) Fire from the Heart; nourishes the Heart; helps stop continuous uterine hemorrhaging; drains the Triple Warmer; Pericardium Metal point; Meeting of the three Hand Yin channels
PC-6 (=): tranquilizes the Heart; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); drains the Triple Warmer; stabilizes Qi in the Uterus; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto)
• PC-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the emotions; clears Heat and Heart Fire; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); may be more effective than Ht-7 for calming the Shen when treating women and Shi (Excess) (Maciocia, p. 436); Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point (Maciocia, p. 436)
• Ht-1 (-): nourishes Heart Yin; clears Heart Empty Heat; facilitates Qi flow; Heart Entry point
• Ht-5 (+): clears Heart Fire and Xu (Deficiency) Heat; pacifies the Shen; regulates and tonifies Heart Qi; Heart Luo Connecting point
• Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen, esp. appropriate when hemorrhage leads to disquieting of the Shen; calms the Heart; relieves palpitations, insomnia and fear; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; tonifies and nourishes Heart Yin and Xue (Blood); clears Heart Fire and Heat; PC-7 may be more effective for treating women and Shi (Excess) patterns (Maciocia, p. 436); Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
SI-3 (+): opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and regulates the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); treats pituitary imbalance, using location reactive to palpation, often ca. SI-3.5 (Matsumoto); dispels Dampness and Internal Heat; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
Lu-7 (=): opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
• GB-21 (-): spreads Liver Qi and disperses Stagnation; clears and invigorates the channels
• CV-17 (+ or =): calms emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation, esp. in the Upper Warmer; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi; helps stop uterine bleeding, if needled, but moxa generally contraindicated; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Upper Sea of Qi
• CV-7 (- or D): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates (D) and clears Obstruction from (-) the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menses and the Xue (Blood); controls Xue (Blood) in the Uterus; stimulates all sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 87); Lower Warmer Mu Alarm point; acts as an abdominal reflection of Sp-6, which is also named "yin crossing"; also, hardness to palpation indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto)
CV-6 (+ and/or d. D): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); captures the (Blood) and stops bleeding (+); regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms and strengthens the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies the Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; reinforces Jing (Essence); regulates the menses; for Xu (Deficiency) or Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding, but no moxa with the latter; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
• CV-5 (= or +): regulates menstruation and the Lower Warmer; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms and reinforces Kidney Yang to dispel Cold; Triple Warmer Mu Alarm point; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-6; Yuan (Original) Qi rises from CV-5
CV-4 (+ and/or d. D): regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; tonifies the Stomach and Spleen; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); resolves Damp-Heat; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and restraining the Xue (Blood); nourishes the Kidney; warms the Kidney Yang, the Lower Warmer and Uterus; regulates the Uterus and menses; eliminates Cold in the genitals and Lower Warmer (D); esp. for Xu (Deficiency) uterine bleeding; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-3 (-): alleviates Damp-Heat, esp. in the Uterus; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; regulates the Uterus and menses; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Damp-Heat; relieves pain; Bladder Mu Alarm point
• CV-2 (D): dissipates Cold in Uterus; regulates the menses; warms Yang and tonifies the Kidney
• Lv-13 (=): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; influences liver's ability to neutralize unemployed sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 75); invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; transforms Damp-Heat; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Liver Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
• Kd-14 (=): regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); reinforces Kidney Qi; clears the Water Pathways; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
zi gong (=): tonifies and warms Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates menstruation; clears Heat; transforms Damp-Heat
GB-26 (= and/or D): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and menses alleviates Damp-Heat; clears and invigorates the channels, esp. the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for treating gynecological conditions; Entry point of Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
• St-18 (=): facilitates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood) in the Stomach channel; indicated with menstrual flow greater than nine days (Mann, p. 13); Great Luo of the Stomach
• St-25 (=): regulates the Stomach, supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; regulates the channels and promotes circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates the pelvic Qi and menses; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point; according to Sun Tzu Miao, this point contains a storehouse of Qi and should not be dispersed (Finkelstein, p. 15)
• St-28 (=): regulates Heat Qi of the Triple Warmer, Kidney and Bladder; activates Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); cools and clears Damp-Heat, esp. in Lower Warmer; facilitates Lower Warmer; regulates menses
• St-29 (= and/or d. D): treats Yin of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menstruation; warms Lower Warmer Cold, esp. the Uterus; also, moves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) to "return" the period (Finkelstein, p. 17); master point for genital afflictions (Finkelstein, p. 17)
St-30 (-): dissipates Cold; harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); warms the Lower Warmer and Uterus; treats genital problems; effects round and broad ligaments of the uterus; distributes Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi to the genitals, Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the five curious organs (Brain, Spine, Bones and Marrow, Gall Bladder and Uterus); Entry point of Sea of Nourishment; Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); palpation: gynecological reflex point (Matsumoto); if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17)
• St-36 (+): regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; replenishes, regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); governs and directs all descending energies in the body; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; esp. if uterine bleeding due to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Stomach Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
• Sp-12 (-): transforms Damp-Heat; facilitates Qi and Xue (Blood) flow
Sp-10 (+): cools Heat in the Xue (Blood) (can bleed); regulates menses and Xue (Blood); esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat in the Xue (Blood) and/or Xue (Blood) and Qi Xu (Deficiency); harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer; "Sea of Blood"
• Sp-9 (-): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); dispels Damp-Heat; benefits the Lower Warmer; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Damp-Heat (Qiu and Su, p. 12); Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
• Sp-8 (=): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); regulates, harmonizes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and reduce pain; regulates and adjusts the Uterus; regulates menstruation, esp. moves hesitant menstrual flow; stops leukorrhea; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+ or =): regulates Qi in Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates and tonifies the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; nourishes Yin, tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); regulates Xue (Blood) circulation and menses; for both Shi (Excess) and Xu (Deficiency) uterine bleeding; dispels Cold from the Xue (Blood); frees Qi Stagnation; transforms Dampness; benefits the Kidney; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; regulates the Xue (Blood) Chamber and the Palace of Jing (Essence) (Flaws, 1989, p. 46); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-4 (=): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; moves, adjusts and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; regulates the Xue (Blood), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and menstrual cycle; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Sea of Xue (Blood); regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); disperses Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), esp. in the Middle Warmer; transforms Dampness and Damp-Heat; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
• Sp-2 (+): stimulates the flow of Qi; strengthens the Spleen, esp. tonifies Spleen Yang; eliminates Dampness and Phlegm caused by Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Fire and Tonification point
Sp-1 (+ and/or d. D): contains Xue (Blood) with Spleen Xu (Deficiency); clears Dampness and Damp-Heat; regulates and strengthens the Spleen; strengthens the Yang; elevates Yang Qi; manages the flow of Xue (Blood); strengthens Spleen's function of holding Xue (Blood) in vessels; stops uterine bleeding; needle for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding; moxa only to stop bleeding due to Xu (Deficiency); regulates menstruation; dispels Cold from Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Jing Well and Wood point
• GB-34 (=): soothes the Liver; clears and cools Dampness and Heat; resolves Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and Qi Stagnation; tonifies Spleen; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
GB-41 (-): removes Fire; regulates the Liver and removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; relieves distention and swelling in the breast; clears and regulates Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); clears Wetness (Damp Spleen) by draining into Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel), thereby increasing Spleen Qi and Xue (Blood) production, improving digestion, and warming extremities; dispels Damp-Heat; Gall Bladder Wood and Horary point; Master point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
• Lv-5 (=): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; tonifies Liver and Yang; secures Jing (Essence); benefits urogenital area and resolves Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; regulates menses; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (= or -): soothes the Liver; promotes smooth flow and resolves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); promotes Liver function and eliminates Heat in the Xue (Blood); spreads, Liver Qi Stagnation; drains Heat and Fire from the Liver; influences the ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat; discharges Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-1 (d. D or bleed): contains the Xue (Blood) to stop bleeding; regulates and tonifies the Liver, esp. Qi and Xue (Blood); warms the Liver; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); harmonizes the Ying (Constructive) Qi; contains the Xue (Blood), i.e., stops bleeding; cools and clears Heat in the Xue (Blood) (bleed); regulates menses, esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat; resolves Damp-Heat, esp. in Lower Warmer; Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point
• Kd-10 (+): tonifies Kidney (especially Yin and Qi); dispels Heat (especially Lower Warmer); expels Dampness from Lower Warmer; clears Heat in the Xue (Blood); regulates and soothes the Lower Warmer; esp. if due uterine bleeding to Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12); Kidney He Sea Uniting, Water and Horary point
Kd-8 (+): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); clears Heat; eliminates Dampness; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menstruation, esp. for Xu (Deficiency) uterine bleeding (Qiu and Su, p. 12); adjusts Qi and Xue (Blood) in Uterus and genitals; regulates female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Kidney; cools and clears Damp-Heat; disperses Stagnation; esp. if due uterine bleeding to Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12); Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; nourishes the Heart; cools and clears Heat; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
• Kd-5 (=): reinforces the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; moves the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; strengthens function of Kidney; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat in the Xue (Blood) (Qiu and Su, p. 12); revives circulation of Qi in the Kidney organs and channels; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Kd-2 (+): promotes Liver function; nourishes Yin; eliminates Heat and clears Fire to cool the Xue (Blood); warms Cold; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang) and Jing (Essence); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); stimulates ovarian hormones; esp. if due uterine bleeding to Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12); Kidney Fire point

ear: uterus, endocrine, ovary, liver, kidney


footnotes

Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.

Reprinted from Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ross, Jeremy, 2nd ed, p. 75, 1985, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.