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reproductive system
delayed parturition
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Qi Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Xue Yu (Blood Stasis)
» therapeutic note: "Initiation of labor should not be performed out of convenience since this traumatizes the Triple Heater by forcing it to operate before it is ready" (Flaws, 1983, p. 45)
» illustrative combinations:
see also: labor pains
St-30 (+), GB-34 (+), CV-3 (+) and then Sp-6 (-) to treat atony of the uterus (Flaws, 1983, p. 45)
LI-4 and Sp-6, with GB-21 and UB-67 or GV-1 and Sp-9 to initiate labor past due date, esp. in a "fat and atonic woman" (Flaws, 1983, p. 45)
CV-4, UB-32, LI-4, St-36 and Sp-6 prior to labor to induce labor (Shanghai, p. 677)
GB-21, LI-4, St-36, LV-3, UB-60 and UB-67 during labor to induce labor (Shanghai, p. 677)
Sp-6, Lv-3, UB-31 and LI-4 (+), but first try finger pressure on Sp-6 and LI-4, "to speed the first stage of labor if it is slow getting started or has slowed down" (Flaws, 1983, p. 45)
UB-67 and St-36: will hasten delivery (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 236)
Sp-6, LI-4, Lv-3, UB-60 and UB-67 with strong stimulation for inducing labor (Shanghai, p. 677)
UB-31, UB-32, UB-33, UB-34, LI-4 and Sp-6 for inducing labor (Shanghai, p. 217)
GV-1, LI-4, Sp-9 and Sp-6 for inducing labor (Shanghai, p. 216)
St-36, Sp-6, Kd-7 and UB-67 for delayed parturition due to Xu (Deficiency) of Qi and Xue (Blood); can also add: CV-4 (D) and GV-4 (D) for lassitude; PC-6 and Kd-3 for palpitations and shortness of breath (Qiu and Su, p. 20-21)
LI-4, PC-6, PC-6, GB-21, Lv-3 and UB-67 for delayed parturition due to Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) (Qiu and Su, p. 20-21)
LI-4, St-30 and Sp-15; Sp-6, UB-67 and GV-2; UB-23 and UB-33 for prolonged labor (Mann, p. 151)
LI-4 and Sp-6 (can also add: GB-21 and UB-67) for prolonged labor after "liking for leisure, no physical work, (and) excessive sleeping and resting cause Qi and blood to become obstructed" (Mann, p. 151)
LI-4 with St-36 or Sp-6 (one minute strong stimulation to each point after obtaining the Qi) to induce labor when the cervix dilates slowly and/or contractions are weak (Shanghai, p. 677)
(1) three cones, green bean size, of moxa directly to GV-20; (2) LI-4; (3) Sp-6, Lv-1 and UB-60; (4) St-25 and CV-4; seven cones, one-half rice grain size, of moxa directly to tu yin and UB-67 (d. D) to facilitate difficult labor (So, 1987, p. 267)
PC-6 and Kd-3 (+): "resolve palpitations and dyspnea" (Qiu and Su, p. 21)
PC-6 and GB-21 (-): "relieve distention and fullness of chest and hypochondrium" (Qiu and Su, p. 21)
LI-4 (++) and Sp-6 (+): promote smooth Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation
point analysis
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Qi Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Xue Yu (Blood Stasis)
» palpate and consider:
GV-20 (d. D): three cones of direct moxa, green bean size (So, 1984, p. 267); regulates and tonifies Qi; adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); stimulates the pineal; increases Yang Qi to prevent excessive bleeding; secures the lower Orifices (D); calms the fetus (D); spreads Liver Qi
UB-31 and UB-32 (+): expedites labor; brings Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46); invigorates the Xue (Blood) and Kidney Qi; stimulates uterus and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in Uterus; consolidates Jing (Essence)
GB-21 (-): sends Qi downward to expel retained placenta; benefits tendons and muscles; spreads Liver Qi; disperses Stagnation and stops pain; clears and invigorates the channels
PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; releases and expands the diaphragm; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; descends Rebellious Qi; 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)
LI-4 (++): descending motion to facilitate parturition; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); relaxes sinews and tendons; Large Intestine Yuan Source point
St-25 (+): moves and regulates pelvic Qi; strengthens power of the abdominal walls; promotes Xue (Blood) circulation, esp. in relation to Uterus; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-8 (D on salt): warms and stabilizes the Yang; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers; raises placenta and fetus that has slipped or dropped prematurely (Flaws, 1983, p. 45)
CV-6 (D): regulates the Qi functions and moves Qi and Xue (blood) in Lower Warmer; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers; strengthens lower abdominal wall; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi
CV-4 (D): regulates the uterus; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms the Lower Warmer and uterus; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
St-36 (+): regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and deficient conditions; governs and directs all descending energies in the body; spreads Liver Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; Stomach Earth and Horary point
Sp-6 (+): stimulates activity of the Uterus; spreads the Liver Qi; transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); benefits the Kidney; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; regulates the Xue (Blood) Chamber and the Palace of Jing (Essence); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Lv-3 (-): relieves severe abdominal pain; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate Uterus; opens the channels and eases spasms and cramps; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Kd-7 (+): strengthens force of delivery; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi and Kidney; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi; facilitates and regulates menses; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the back, esp. lumbars; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-3 (+): regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); promotes function of uterus; calms the fetus; regulates menses and Water Pathways; strengthens lower back, waist and knees; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
UB-60 (-): effects ovaries and hormones; reinforces the Kidney; expedites labor and expels placenta after birth; strengthens the lower back; relaxes sinews and tendons, esp. the lower back; relieves pain; Bladder Fire point
UB-67 (- with retention): regulates pregnancy; causes uterine contractions; (+ and D) for 30 min.; indirect D can correct malposition of fetus; regulates and promotes flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); effects ovaries, all hormones and lymphatic system (Finkelstein, p. 51); Bladder Metal and Tonification point
tu yin (d. D): facilitates labor
ear: uterus; endocrine
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