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patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Yin Xu (Deficiency); Heart Xu (Deficiency) affecting Kidney; dysfunction of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and/or Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)

» therapeutic consideration:
• suggest to patient that they massage Ht-8 and/or PC-8, during the hours of the daily cycle associated with the respective organ, so as to assist the Sovereign in reestablishing order in the bodily realm (Cleaver)

» illustrative combinations:
• LI-4 and Lv-3 (-): open "four gates"; regulate biorhythm (Finkelstein, p. 73)
• Sp-6, Lv-3 and St-36: will harmonize and help clean Turbid Qi and Toxins which will make one less adaptable with travel (Ambrose)
• CV-12 and CV-6: regulate and tonify the Middle and Lower Warmers (Ambrose)
• LI-4 and LI-11: move Turbid Qi and Toxins which can make one less adaptable with travel (Ambrose)
• UB-38/43, Lu-7, CV-4, St-36, Sp-6 and Kd-3: assist recovery in people with with underlying Xu (Deficiency) of Qi, Yin and/or Xue (Blood) (Ambrose)
• UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which controls the opening and closing of the eyes
• Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) which controls the opening and closing of the eyes
• 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-7, UB-47/52, CV-10, Sp-6, GV-6, CV-6, CV-16 and PC-7: influence the adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• UB-60 and UB-62: remove Qi Obstructions of the Tai Yang channel to treat stiffness of the neck and back (Finkelstein, p. 50)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
tonify Horary point on channel of organ associated with time of day of the treatment so as to resynchronize the body's clock with the daily cycle (Cleaver)
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; clears Empty Heat; regulates the Lung Qi; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; strengthens the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; esp. with underlying Xu (Deficiency) of Qi, Yin and/or Xue (Blood); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
• UB-15 (+): calms the Heart and the Shen; quiets the Mind and the Soul; strengthens and clears the Brain; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi of the Heart; strengthens Heart Qi, nourishes Heart Xue (Blood), and tonifies Heart Yin; invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood) and tonifies Xu (Deficiency); Heart Shu Associated point
• UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies the Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); warms the Middle Warmer (D); resolves Dampness; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
• UB-23 (+): strengthens the Brain and Marrow; prevents or relieves general stress fatigue (Finkelstein, p. 44); brightens the eyes; tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; influences adrenals; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; benefits the knees; Bladder Shu Associated point
yin tang (=): pacifies the Shen; clears the Mind; influences the pituitary and pineal; promotes relaxation
UB-1 (=): enriches Yin (esp. in relation to the eyes); controls the pituitary gland and its secretions via the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; triggers alarm reaction which releases reserve Jing Qi from the Kidney; regulates the sleep cycle through the Yin and Yang Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels) by regulating the opening and closing of the eyes; 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)
• LI-11 (+): regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; regulates Qi circulation of Lung; regulates and harmonizes Xue (Blood); improves immune function (Finkelstein, p. 9); harmonizes the Stomach and regulates the Intestines; clears Toxins and Turbid Qi; eliminates Dampness through the Intestines; benefits sinews, tendons and joints; frees the channels; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point
• LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; opens the "four gates"; regulates biorhythm (Finkelstein, p. 73); regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; tonifies Lung Qi; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
Lu-7 (=): supports Yin; opens the Lung; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Exit and Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
SI-3 (=): pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; facilitates recovery from shock or stress; 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; tonifies the Small Intestine; strengthens the spine; relaxes the sinews and muscles; benefits the joints; releases muscle spasms; invigorates the channels; Small Intestine Wood, Shu Stream and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
• GB-24 (=): regulates Liver, Gall Bladder and Stomach; spreads Liver Qi; Gall Bladder Mu Alarm point
• CV-12 (+): builds Heart Yang; strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; benefits and soothes the Qi; raises Middle Qi; warms the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; regulates the Intestines and stops excessive bowel movements; Mu Alarm point of the Stomach and Middle Warmer; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs); Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
CV-6 (+): strengthens and moves the Qi; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; (D) warms the Lower and Middle Warmers; tonifies 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); regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); moves Qi and Xue (Blood) in the Lower Warmer; "Sea of Qi"
• CV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; regulates the Qi; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and Turbid; nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; esp. with underlying Xu (Deficiency) of Qi, Yin and/or Xue (Blood); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
St-25 (+): regulates the Stomach and Spleen; supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; regulates Qi, esp. Ying (Constructive) Qi and Wei (Protective) Qi (Finkelstein, p. 15); ascends the Clear and descends the Turbid; clears Toxins; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point
St-36 (+): calms the Shen; facilitates the Lung and regulates Wei (Protective) Qi so as to resist External invasion; builds Heart Yang; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and deficient conditions; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; regulates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid (-), esp. by the Intestines; esp. with underlying Xu (Deficiency) of Qi, Yin and/or Xue (Blood); Stomach Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-6 (+): nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); spreads the Liver Qi and frees Qi Stagnation; assists clearing of Toxins and Turbid Qi; benefits the Kidney; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; esp. with underlying Xu (Deficiency) of Qi, Yin and/or Xue (Blood); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; nourishes the Heart; opens the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); brightens the eyes and sends Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the eyes via the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; strengthens lower back and loins; 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; tonifies Kidney Yang; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens lower back, waist and knees; esp. with underlying Xu (Deficiency) of Qi, Yin and/or Xue (Blood); Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
UB-62 (=): clears the Shen and Heart; opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) to regulate sleep cycle; soothes sinews, tendons and vessels; relaxes the Muscle channels; Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• GB-37 (=): stimulates anterior lobe of the pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 70); regulates the Liver; clears and brightens vision; relaxes the sinews and muscles; Gall Bladder Luo Connecting point
• GB-39 (-): pacifies the Liver; relaxes the neck; relaxes the muscles and sinews; frees the channels and connecting vessels
Lv-3 (-): opens the "four gates"; regulates biorhythm (Finkelstein, p. 73); pacifies the Shen; clears head and thinking; adjusts and harmonizes the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; brightens and benefits the eyes; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); assists in clearing Toxins and Turbid Qi; opens the channels and suppresses cramps; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point


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