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endocrine system
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acupuncture
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
» 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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