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patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency); Qi Xu (Deficiency) with Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Shi (Excess) of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and/or Xu (Deficiency) of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Shi (Excess) of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
» illustrative combinations:
Lv-5, Lv-6, Lv-8, Lv-9 and Lv-10: palpate for tenderness and needle as appropriate to open congested Liver channel through pelvis
UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which male genitourinary conditions are a Shi (Excess) symptom
SI-3 after UB-62: cause release of ACTH and sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 34)
Lu-7 and Kd-6: open the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) for which male genitourinary conditions are a Shi (Excess) symptom
Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) for which male genitourinary conditions are a Shi (Excess) symptom
St-36, GV-14 and LI-4: return the white blood cell count to normal (leukopenia after chemotherapy) (Finkelstein, p. 20)
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)
Kd-8 and UB-1: adjust Qi and Xue (Blood) in the genitals; regulate reproductive system and stimulate female hormones; regulate adrenals and Kidney Qi; regulate fluid balance (Finkelstein, p. 54); speculative note: conventional therapy often involves administration of estrogen; use of points that parallel such an approach
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 in women (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258); speculative note: conventional therapy often involves administration of estrogen; use of points that parallel such an approach
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
GV-20 (+ with warm needle and/or D): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; cools the body (D) (Finkelstein, p. 81); warms the Yang and causes the Yang to ascend (D); regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); elevates the Clear Qi; spreads Liver Qi; stimulates the pineal; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-14 (=): cools Heat; stimulates the immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation; clears and awakens the Brain and Mind; clears the Shen, calms the Soul, and pacifies the Will; stimulates the Bone Marrow to reach the Brain (Maciocia, p. 257); opens and restores the Yang by spreading Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and whole body; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; strengthens the back, esp. benefits the lumbar vertebrae; reinforces and astringes 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; Gate of Life Fire"
GV-2 (+): dissipates Dampness; strengthens and invigorates the function of the lumbar spine; clears the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
GV-1 (=): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel); disperses swelling and stops pain; astringes the Jing (Essence); tonifies the spine; strengthens the lower back; Entry point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Luo Connecting point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) with the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen; 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; treats genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-18 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears and drains the Liver and Gall Bladder; cools Damp-Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-19 (-): regulates the Qi and calms the emotions; cools and drains Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder; nourishes Xue (Blood); transforms Damp-Heat; softens hard masses; Gall Bladder Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): tonifies the Spleen and benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); resolves Dampness and Phlegm; softens hard masses; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the Brain and Marrow; 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; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; controls the bones; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (+): strengthens the Will power; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; stabilizes Kidney Qi; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; influences the pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates and facilitates the Water Pathways; eases urination; affects the genitals; resolves Dampness; strengthens the lower back (-, then +); esp. used in treatment of urogenital problems (EAMSS, p. 245); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
UB-49/54 (-): resolves Damp-Heat; strengthens the lower back; Large Intestine psychospiritual associated point
UB-28 (=): regulates and tonifies the Bladder; regulates the Water Pathways; promotes diuresis; "disperses Qi, clears blockages, and facilitates functioning of the Lower Warmer to help perspiration and drainage" (Finkelstein, p. 46); clears Heat and Dampness from Lower Warmer; reinforces Yuan (Original) Qi; benefits the low back; Bladder Shu Associated point
UB-31 to UB-34 (-): bring Yang into the pelvic region, thereby mobilizing pelvic Yin; regulate the Lower Warmer; promote urination; transform Damp-Heat; consolidate the Jing (Essence); invigorate the Xue (Blood); open the pelvis and disperse Lower Warmer Stagnation; strengthen the lower back and legs
UB-1 (=): 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); site where the Yin and Yang change into their opposite and where the Yin and Yang Qiao separate, according to chapter 17 of the the Nei Jing (Finkelstein, p. 37)
Lu-7 (-): opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
TW-5 (-): clears Heat; regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); normalizes excess of gonadotropins (Finkelstein, p. 62); transforms Phlegm and dissolves Toxins; frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; invigorates the collateral vessels; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
SI-3 (-): pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; 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; strengthens the spine; invigorates the channels; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
pi gen (d. D): fourteen cones direct moxa to affected side or bilaterally; restores vitality; disperses Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood); resolves masses to treat tumors
Lv-14 (+): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; strengthens the Spleen and helps the transformation and transportation function; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); dissolves Phlegm to reduce masses; Liver Mu Alarm point
Lv-13 (+): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; invigorates the Spleen; benefits the Qi; harmonizes Liver and Spleen; moves Fluids and relieves distension; transforms Damp-Heat; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood) and disperses Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); softens and dispels hard masses; Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
CV-7 (+): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates (D) and clears Obstruction from (-) the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); controls Xue (Blood) in the Lower Warmer; stimulates testes and all sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 87); palpation: acts as an abdominal reflection of Sp-6, which is also named "yin crossing"; also hardness to palpation indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto); Mu Alarm point of the Lower Warmer
CV-6 (+): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates Qi of the 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; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces the Jing (Essence); preserves sexual fluids (Finkelstein, p. 86); benefits the spine; regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
CV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; grounds the Shen when there is Empty-Heat (Maciocia, p. 207); 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; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; influences testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); warms the Kidney Yang, the Lower Warmer and Uterus (D); resolves Damp-Heat; regulates the Bladder; facilitates diuresis; 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 Bladder, Lower Warmer and the Water Pathways; promotes urination; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer; relieves pain; Bladder Mu Alarm point
CV-2 (+): stimulates internal secretions (Finkelstein, p. 84); warms the Yang and reinforces the Kidney; regulates the prostate and Lower Warmer; mobilizes the Bladder and regulates urination
CV-1 (=): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; tonifies and regulates Qi; clears Heat and transforms Dampness; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens the lumbus and boosts the Kidney (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 347); secures the Jing (Essence); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) with the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
zi gong (-): tonifies and warms Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates the Lower Warmer; clears Heat and transforms Damp-Heat
St-28 (-): regulates Heat Qi of the Triple Warmer, Kidney and Bladder; activates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); cools and clears Damp-Heat, esp. in Lower Warmer; regulates body fluids; benefits the Bladder; facilitates the Lower Warmer; seeps Water Dampness by opening Water Pathways to promote diuresis; important point for regulation of body fluids; in this region the Stomach supplies impure Qi to the Kidney via the internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 16)
St-29 (-): regulates the Lower Warmer; moves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer; special effect on the reproductive organs; stops pain
St-30 (=): 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); palpation: if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment
Sp-10 (=): clears Heat; harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer
Sp-9 (=): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Yang); regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; dispels Damp-Heat; benefits the Lower Warmer; esp. with urinary obstruction; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-8 (=): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); promotes circulation of Qi, esp. in Spleen channel, and Xue (Blood); harmonizes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and reduce pain; stabilizes Kidney Qi; induces diuresis; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; influences the pituitary and adrenals; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and nourishes the Xue (Blood); clears and moves the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; tonifies the Kidney; regulates the Bladder; transforms Dampness and Heat; facilitates diuresis; regulates 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 and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); transforms Dampness and Damp-Heat; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; descends the Turbid; relieves trauma to testicles and treats genital organs; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Kd-12 (=): reinforces Kidney Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
Kd-9 (= or +): pacifies the Shen; strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; dissolves Phlegm; regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and effects the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); warms the Kidney; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yin and Jing (Essence); Entry point and Xi Cleft Accumulation point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Kd-8 (-): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); clears Heat; eliminates Damp; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); adjusts Qi and Xue (Blood) in the genitals; stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney; regulates adrenals and Kidney Qi; removes Obstructions from the channels; removes masses; regulates fluid balance; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; stimulates the adrenals, thyroid and testes; facilitates the Bladder and Water Pathways; cools and clears Damp-Heat; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the back, esp. lumbars; 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 the Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis; regulates the Lower Warmer; strengthens lower back and loins; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; cools and descends Heat; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); reinforces the Kidney to accept Qi (Finkelstein, p. 53); stabilizes Kidney Qi; strengthens control of ejaculation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Water Pathways; strengthens the lower back; relieves pain in the bones; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
UB-62 (-): cools and clears Fire and Heat; clears the Shen and Heart; opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders; soothes sinews, tendons and vessels; Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
UB-65 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; drains Shi (Excess); detoxifies the whole body; effects prostate gland; invigorates the collateral vessels; Bladder Wood and Dispersion point
St-28 (-): resolves Damp-Heat; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; local point - palpate for pain/tenderness
Kd-12 (-): supplements Kidney Qi; regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); local point - palpate for pain/tenderness
Lv-14 (=): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; strengthens the Spleen and invigorates flow of Xue (Blood); Liver Mu Alarm point
Lv-13 (=): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; clears Obstructions of the Liver channel and its Luo channels; influences liver's ability to neutralize unemployed sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 75); invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits the Qi; harmonizes the Liver and Spleen; transforms Damp-Heat; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) to soften masses; Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
Lv-12 (-): clears Obstructions of the Liver channel and its Luo channels; local point - palpate for pain/tenderness
Lv-9 (-): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; adjusts the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer
Lv-8 (-): tonifies and invigorates Liver; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; clears and cools Damp-Heat; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; benefits the Bladder; invigorates the collateral vessels; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-6 (-): removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; dispels Damp-Heat; Liver Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Lv-5 (-): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; tonifies Liver and Yang; relieves Obstruction in Lower Warmer; secures Jing (Essence); tonifies and warms Fire of Life function as manifested in sexuality (Finkelstein, p. 74); regulates function of the Bladder; benefits urogenital area and resolves Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; frees the channels; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; cools, clears and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), esp. in the Lower Warmer; discharges Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
Lv-1 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates and tonifies the Liver, esp. Qi and Xue (Blood); promotes and stimulates the Qi of the Liver channel; relieves Obstruction of Liver to disperse the Depressive Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); harmonizes the Ying (Constructive) Qi; resolves Damp-Heat, esp. in Lower Warmer; relieves Obstruction in the Lower Warmer (-); Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point
ear: testes, uterus, bladder, pelvis, sympathetic
footnotes
Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.