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nervous system
muscular dystrophy
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Damp-Heat with Xue (Blood) and Qi Xu (Deficiency); Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency); Lung Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency); Qi Stagnation; Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Kidney Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Xu with Damp causing Liver Wind

» therapeutic notes:
• acupuncture can be very effective if treated early, within the first 3 years (Ambrose)
• supplemental tips: no Phlegm-producing foods; gentle exercise; qigong; work with emotional rigidity (Ambrose)

» illustrative combinations:
• Group 1: GV-11, GV-9, hua tuo jia ji of T5 to T8, UB-23, UB-25, GB-30, UB-54/40 and UB-57; Group 2: CV-12, St-21, St-25, CV-6, CV-3, St-36, Sp-9, Sp-6 and ba feng; daily rotate group 1 and 2 for multiple sclerosis due to Damp-Heat with Xue (Blood) and Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Jirui and Wang, p. 108)
• Sp-6, Sp-9 and St-36: build the Spleen and resolve Damp (Eisen)
• GB-37 and UB-1: if UB-1 alone is not effective in treating the eyes (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 322)
• LI-4, GB-20 and UB-12: open and brighten the eye, benefit the vision, and clear Wind from the eyes; prevent blindness (Eisen) • Kd-4 and Ht-5 for lazy speech and prostrate exhaustion (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 168)
• Kd-3, Sp-6, LI-4, GB-20 and Lv-2: reinforce Kidney and nourishes Yin (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Kd-3 and UB-23: nourish Kidney Yin and facilitate Jing (Essence) (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Kd-3, UB-23 and UB-15: adjust disharmony of Heart and Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Kd-3, UB-23 and GV-4: invigorate Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 53 )
• Kd-3, UB-23, GV-4 and CV-4 (all: D): support Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Kd-3, UB-23 and CV-4 (all: +:) strengthen Kidney Jing (Essence) (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Kd-3, UB-47/52 and GV-4: strengthen Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Sp-3, UB-20, Lv-13 and CV-12 (+ and D): invigorate Yang of Spleen (Finkelstein, p. 26)
• St-36 and CV-4: tonify Spleen and Kidney to strengthen vitality (Finkelstein, p. 20)
• UB-38/43, CV-4 and St-36 (D) for general weakness caused by prolonged illness (Shanghai, p. 201)
• GV-16 and GV-20: treat brain disorders (Finkelstein, p. 81)


» palpate and consider:
• GV-20 (+ and/or D): awakens the Brain, Mind and senses; pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); elevates the Clear Qi; spreads Liver Qi; extinguishes Liver Wind from upper body and pacifies Liver; stimulates the pineal; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• GV-17 (=): stimulates the Brain and regulates the Marrow; stimulates the pituitary; encourages optimistic attitude (Finkelstein, p. 81); builds strong Shen and psychic energy; controlling point of the Sea of Marrow; Sea of Marrow point; sends vessels directly into the brain
• GV-16 (-): calms the Shen and quiets the Soul; benefits and clears the Brain; subdues Internal Wind; eliminates Yang Shi (Excess) from upper body and cleanses Yang which has been obscured by Phlegm; stimulates the pituitary and central nervous system (Finkelstein, p. 80); restores speech; facilitates the joints; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Marrow point; sends a vessel directly into the brain
• GV-11 (-): pacifies the Heart and Shen; extinguishes Wind and settles tetany; sedates pain
• GV-9 (-): regulates the Qi functions; expands the chest and diaphragm; transforms Damp-Heat; clears Liver Fire and Heat; regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder
• GV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; restores collapsed Yang; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Kidney; tonifies and replenishes the Kidney Yang aspect of Jing (Essence) - note: use only when Yang Xu (Deficiency) underlying Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency) (Maciocia, p. 257); reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence)
• GB-20 (-): pacifies Liver Wind and dissipates Internal Wind, esp. Wind affecting the eyes; brightens the eyes, assists vision and prevents blindness; subdues Liver Yang and Fire to calm and regulate the Liver; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
• ashi (tender) points in back (=): facilitate flow of Qi and Xue (Blood) to resolve Stagnation
• UB-10 (=): clears the head; modulating effect on the medullary functions; special point for vago-sympathetic action; stimulates autonomic nervous system; tonifies motor function (Finkelstein, p. 38); brightens the eyes; calms the Heart; opens and clears channels of the neck; regulates the sinews and tendons; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Qi general point
• UB-12 (-): dissipates Wind; dispels Dampness; transforms Phlegm; opens and volatilizes the Lung; regulates and spreads Lung Qi; strengthens the dispersing function of Lung; Gate for entrance and departure of Feng Qi (Wind Qi); Shu point of Bones and Xue (Blood) (Banever, p. 59)
• UB-13 (+): eliminates Wind; clears and disperses Fire and Heat, esp. Xu (Deficiency) Heat, from the Lung and Upper Warmer; tonifies the Lung and promotes the circulation of the Lung Qi; transforms Phlegm; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Upper Warmer; warms the Lung (D); harmonizes the Ying and Xue (Blood); Lung Shu Associated point
• UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; clears Empty Heat; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; transforms Phlegm; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
• UB-17 (+ and/or D): tonifies, nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. with D); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; Diaphragm Shu Associated point; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
• UB-18 (+ or =): stimulates the Brain; benefits the eyes and improves vision; tonifies the Liver and extinguishes Liver Wind; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; facilitates generation of fluids; Liver Shu Associated point
• UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies the Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; nourishes and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); resolves Dampness and Phlegm; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
• UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the Brain and Marrow; prevents or relieves general stress fatigue or premature senility (Finkelstein, p. 44); benefits the ears and brightens the eyes; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; counterbalances Liver Fire; drains Heat from the Lower Warmer; resolves Dampness; regulates fluid system, volatilizes the Bladder, and promotes diuresis; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-47/52 (+): strengthens Will power; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; influences the pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates and facilitates the Water Pathways; resolves Dampness; esp. for tonification of Kidney in chronic problems; Kidney psychospiritual associated point
• UB-25 (-): regulates the Qi of the Fu (Yang organs); regulates the Intestines and Stomach; transforms Stagnation; resolves Damp-Heat and dries Damp-Cold; Large Intestine Shu Associated point
• UB-54/40 (-): clears Heat from the Xue (Blood) and transforms Damp-Heat; benefits Kidney Qi and regulates Bladder; strengthens the waist; benefits the lower back, hips, legs and knees; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
• UB-57 (-): clears Heat; regulates Qi in the Yang organs, esp. the Large Intestine; transforms Damp-Heat
• UB-1 (=): clears the vision and brightens the eyes; enriches Yin (esp. in relation to the eyes); controls the pituitary gland and its secretions via the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; opens the channels and invigorates circulation; Bladder Entry point; Polarization point of the Yin and Yang Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels); Master point for the eyes (Mann, p. 30)
• PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; awakens the Brain by improving intracranial circulation; regulates the Qi; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates and facilitates the Qi function of the Upper and Middle Warmers; opens Qi and Xue (Blood) flow into the hands, esp. to resolve tinging and numbness; 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; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• Ht-5 (- or =): pacifies the Shen; regulates and tonifies Heart Qi; regulates the tongue in relation to speech; clears Heart Fire and Xu (Deficiency) Heat; benefits the Bladder; Heart Luo Connecting point
• LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; tonifies Lung Qi; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; relaxes sinews and tendons; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; command point of the face and mouth
• Lu-9 (+): regulates all Yang Qi; tonifies Lung Qi and Lung Yin; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; increases oxygen absorption; transforms Dampness and Phlegm; Lung Yuan Source, Earth and Tonification point
• SI-16 (-): pacifies the Shen and Heart; dispels Wind; nourishes the Heart; invigorates the channels and collateral vessels; Window of the Sky point
• Kd-27 (+): regulates and volatilizes the Lung; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; expands and relaxes chest; fortifies the Spleen; stimulates Kidney function of reception of Qi; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang); resolves Phlegm
• Kd-24 (-): resurrects the Spirit (Worsley); revitalizes the sense of self; pacifies the Shen; opens and releases the chest; clears Heat; tonifies the Kidney
• St-21 (-): harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach; regulates Center Qi and promotes flow of Qi; strengthens the Spleen; promotes the transportation and transformation of Grain and Liquids by the Spleen and Stomach; dispels Middle Warmer Heat
• St-25 (+): regulates the Stomach and Spleen; regulates and facilitates the functioning of the Intestines; supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; transforms Dampness; ascends the Clear and descends the Turbid; 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)
• CV-14 (=): clears the Heart and stabilizes the Shen; regulates and invigorates the Qi; expands and clears the chest; acts on the nervous system and brain through the solar plexus and releases tension throughout whole body (Finkelstein, p. 90); Heart Mu Alarm point
• CV-12 (+): builds Heart Yang; regulates the Stomach Qi and harmonizes the Stomach; strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; benefits and soothes the Qi; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
• CV-9 (=): balances endocrine and lymphatic systems; stabilizes all secretions (Finkelstein, p. 87); warms the Middle Warmer; regulates the Spleen and Stomach; regulates Bladder Qi; dissolves Damp; assists Small Intestine in its functions of separating liquid from matter, the Clear from the Turbid, and maintaining water balance (Finkelstein, p. 87); clears Damp-Heat; promotes diuresis; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; palpation: water metabolism reflex; water regulation reflex; "no energy" indicates Xu (Deficiency) of Spleen and/or Stomach; pulsing indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (all: Matsumoto)
• CV-6 (+): strengthens and moves the Qi; regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies the Kidney; 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); regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; warms feet and hands; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
• CV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and the Turbid; nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney, esp. Kidney Yin and Jing (Essence); warms the Kidney Yang, the Lower Warmer and Uterus (D); resolves Damp-Heat; regulates the Bladder; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
• CV-3 (=): assists the transforming functions of Qi; alleviates Damp-Heat; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; regulates the Bladder, Lower Warmer and the Water Pathways; Bladder Mu Alarm point
• GB-26 (=): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) to relieve sensation of constriction around the waist; alleviates Damp-Heat; clears and invigorates the channels; Entry point of Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for paralysis
• St-30 (+): harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); sends Qi up; 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); relaxes the tendons; Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment; Jiao Hui Intersecting of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) on the Foot Yang Ming (Stomach) channel; indicator for weak immune system (Matsumoto)
• St-36 (+): calms the Shen; supports Lung Qi and tonifies the Spleen to transform Phlegm and eliminate Dampness; builds Heart Yang; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and deficient conditions; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi and tonifies Kidney Yin; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; 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-9 (=): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; eliminates Phlegm-Dampness; regulates the Water Pathways; benefits Lower Warmer; dispels Damp-Heat; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
• Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; influences pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); regulates and nourishes the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); spreads the Liver Qi and frees Qi Stagnation; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; tonifies the Kidney; regulates the Bladder; transforms Dampness and Heat; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
• Sp-3 (+): regulates the Qi dynamic; regulates and strengthens the Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); harmonizes the Middle Warmer; promotes transporting function; transforms and expels Dampness and Damp-Heat; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
• Kd-7 (+): tonifies the Kidney, which will tonify the Liver (mother/child); strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; facilitates and regulates the Bladder and Water Pathways; cools and clears Damp-Heat; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
• Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; regulates the Kidney; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); Kidney Luo Connecting point
• Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; strengthens the Brain; nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies Kidney Yang; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Water Pathways; strengthens lower back, waist and knees; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
• GB-30 (-): invigorates the Kidney; strengthens the lower back; regulates hip joint; strengthens thigh and facilitates movement of the legs; dissipates Wind-Damp in the channels and connecting vessels; frees the channels and removes Obstructions; regulates the muscles and tendons
• GB-31 (-): extinguishes Internal Wind; detoxifies the Liver and clears mind of toxic thoughts (Finkelstein, p. 68); clears Heat and transforms Damp; tonifies waist, strengthens thighs, and tonifies knees; strengthens bones; relaxes and strengthens sinews and tendons
• GB-37 (+): clears and brightens vision; dissipates Heat, esp. from the Liver; regulates the Liver; dispels Wind and Damp; transforms Damp-Heat; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the channels; Gall Bladder Luo Connecting point
• GB-41 (-): brightens the eyes; harmonizes and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; 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 the 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-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); clears and cools Damp-Heat; soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; benefits the Bladder; invigorates the collateral vessels; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
• Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous (Finkelstein, p. 73); clears head and thinking; suppresses dizziness; adjusts and pacifies the Liver; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; regulates the Vital Qi, strengthens Raising Qi, and removes irregularities in the body Qi; subdues Liver Yang; brightens and benefits eyes to improve vision; stimulates vision center of the central nervous system (Finkelstein, p. 73); calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); discharges Damp-Heat; opens the channels and suppresses convulsions and spasms, including muscle tics; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
• Lv-2 (-): calms the Shen and eases the Mind; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi, remove Qi Depression, and disperse Stagnant Liver Qi; eliminates Interior Wind; relaxes spasms and convulsions; Liver Fire and Dispersion point
• ba feng (-): dispel Wind; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorate the Xue (Blood); transform Damp-Heat


Point Analysis

footnotes

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