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reproductive system
infertility: male
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency) with Qi Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency); Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency) with Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Damp-Heat; Kidney and Spleen Yang Xu (Deficiency); Kidney and Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency); Liver Qi Stagnation; Liver and Qi Stagnation; Liver Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Xu (Deficiency) of Du Mai (Governing Vessel); "Cold Sperm"

» illustrative combinations:
• CV-7 and Kd-18 for infertility (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 353)
• CV-4, CV-5 and CV-7 for infertility (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 349)
• CV-3, CV-4 and CV-6 (+): reinforces with Xu (Deficiency) and injury of the Lower Warmer, but be careful to avoid excess moxa with men as it may contribute to infertility (Finkelstein, p. 85)
• Kd-11, CV-3, CV-4, CV-5, UB-47/52, St-30, GV-3, GV-4 and UB-60: influence testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• 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 pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• UB-23, Kd-13 and Kd-2 (+ and D): regulate Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); tonify Kidney and reproductive function
• 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)
• TW-4, GV-1 and GV-2; Lv-8 and SI-5; CV-5, CV-6, St-28 and St-45 for lack of (sexual) desire (Mann, p. 134)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; clears Xu (Deficiency) Heat and reduces resulting fever; tonifies Heart Qi and fortifies the Spleen; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-23 (+ and D): tonifies Kidney and regulates Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang and reproductive function; strengthens Qi Hai and regulates Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); resolves Dampness; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); counterbalances Liver Fire; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-47/52 (+): tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; stabilizes Kidney Qi; influences pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); esp. used in treatment of urogenital problems (EAMSS, p. 245); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
• UB-31 (-): invigorates the Xue (Blood); consolidates the Jing (Essence); regulates the Lower Warmer and transforms Damp-Heat; opens the pelvis and disperses Lower Warmer Stagnation; brings Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46)
• UB-32 (-): brings Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46); regulates the Lower Warmer; opens the pelvis and disperses Lower Warmer Stagnation; transforms Damp-Heat; consolidates the Jing (Essence); invigorates the Xue (Blood) and Kidney Qi; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer
• UB-33 (-): brings Yang into the pelvic region; regulates the Lower Warmer; opens the pelvis and disperses Lower Warmer Stagnation; transforms Damp-Heat; consolidates the Jing (Essence); invigorates the Xue (Blood)
• UB-34 (-): brings Yang into the pelvic region, thereby mobilizing pelvic Yin; regulates the Lower Warmer; opens the pelvis and disperses Lower Warmer Stagnation; transforms Damp-Heat; consolidates the Jing (Essence); invigorates the Xue (Blood)
GV-4 (+ and D): warms and strengthens Kidney Yang, but use no moxa with Xu (Deficiency) Heat; replenishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; reinforces the Kidney; reinforces and astringes the the Jing (Essence); distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and Yang to the pelvis to mobilize the Yin of the pelvis; stimulates adrenals and testes (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
GV-3 (+ and D): reinforces the Kidney and regulates the Kidney Qi; warms the Palace of Jing (Essence); dispels Cold-Damp, esp. in the Lower Warmer; distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the pelvis; influences testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• Kd-19 (+): strengthens the Spleen; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); facilitates Qi flow, esp. in the abdomen; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
• Kd-18 (+): strengthens the Middle Warmer; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
Kd-13 (+ and D): tonifies the Kidney and reinforces Kidney Qi; influences the pituitary gland (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies the Jing (Essence) and reproductive function; clears the Lower Warmer; Confluence of Vital Qi (Mann, p. 47)
• Kd-11 (+): influences the pituitary and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); dissipates Dampness; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
• Kd-10 (+): tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin and Qi); stimulates testosterone (Finkelstein, p. 55); regulates and soothes the Lower Warmer; Kidney Water and Horary point
CV-7 (+ and/or D): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates and clears Obstruction from the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Xue (Blood); stimulates testes and all sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 87); Lower Warmer Mu Alarm point; receives Qi from Kidney and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) via secondary channels
CV-6 (+ and/or D): strengthens and moves the Qi; reduces Liver Fire; regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi and the Kidney; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); influences pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reinforces Jing (Essence); preserves sexual fluids (Finkelstein, p. 86); moves Qi and Xue (Blood) in Lower Warmer; regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; warms feet and hands; avoid excess moxa for men to prevent Imperial Fire resulting in infertility (Finkelstein, p. 86); Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5; "Sea of Qi"
CV-5 (+ and/or D): evaluates and controls the Three Warmers (Finkelstein, p. 86); tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; stimulates testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); warms and reinforces Kidney Yang to dispel Cold; dries Dampness and Damp-Cold; regulates the Lower Warmer; Triple Warmer Mu Alarm point; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-6; Yuan (Original) Qi rises from CV-5
CV-4 (+ then d. D): replenishes Qi; tonifies Kidney Yang and replenishes the Jing (Essence); nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; tonifies the Middle Warmer and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); dispels Cold-Damp; resolves Damp-Heat; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; stimulates testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); warms the Kidney Yang to eliminate Cold in the genitals and Lower Warmer (D); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-3 (+): assists the transforming functions of Qi; alleviates Damp-Heat, esp. in the Lower Warmer; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; influences the testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); tonifies sexual function; regulates the Lower Warmer; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer; Bladder Mu Alarm point
• CV-2 (+ and D): warms Yang and reinforces the Kidney; dispels Cold in the Lower Warmer
St-29 (+): moves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer; warms Lower Warmer Cold; master point for genital afflictions (Finkelstein, p. 17)
St-30 (+): warms the Lower Warmer to dissipate Cold; harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); treats genital problems; 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 the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment
• nang di: local point on penis; use with discretion and permission
• Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and rids Dampness; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; cools and clears Damp-Heat; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
• Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); Kidney Luo Connecting point
• Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); warms Cold; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire; stabilizes Kidney Qi; strengthens control of ejaculation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Kidney Yuan Source, Shu Stream and Earth point
Kd-2 (+ and D): nourishes Yin; 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); relieves exhaustion and pain in testicles; Kidney Fire point
• Kd-1 (+): pacifies the Shen; energizes the entire system (ind. D) (Finkelstein, p. 52); regulates Yin and Yang; reinforces the Kidney; nourishes Kidney Yin (and thereby suppresses Liver Fire); nourishes the Yin and benefits the Jing (Essence); Kidney Jing Well, Wood, Dispersion and Entry point
UB-60 (+): promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; influences the pituitary and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reinforces the Kidney; Bladder Fire point
Sp-8 (+ and D): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); promotes circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); resolves Stagnation; stabilizes Kidney Qi; halts spontaneous seminal emission; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
• Sp-6 (+): tonifies Kidney Yang and replenishes the Jing (Essence); transforms Dampness; aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); regulates Xue (Blood) circulation and transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); frees Qi Stagnation and spreads the Liver Qi; benefits the Kidney; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; regulates the Palace of Jing (Essence) (Flaws, 1989, p. 46); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels


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