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endocrine system
hypoadrenalism
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency); Kidney and/or Spleen Yang Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency), esp. with Spleen Qi Sinking or Spleen Distressed by Dampness; Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency)
» illustrative combinations:
CV-4 and CV-6 (D): overcome Yang Xu (Deficiency) and tonify the genuine vitality and Kidney Jing (Essence); (+ w/D) increase fundamental activity of the hypothalamus and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 85)
Kd-6 linked to Kd-27, Kd-15 <-> Kd-16 region, and hua tuo jia ji at level of GV-3, as confirmed by palpation: treat adrenal imbalance (Matsumoto)
Kd-7, UB-38/43 and "a point directly below the tip of the spinous process of the 3rd cervical vertebra" (+) for "adrenal insufficiency" (McWilliams, et al, lesson 31, p. 258)
UB-62 then SI-3 (=): open Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and regulate Du Mai (Governing Vessel); causes release of ACTH and sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 34)
Kd-7, UB-47/52, CV-10, Sp-6, GV-6, CV-6, CV-16 and PC-7: influence adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20)
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 pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
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; treats adrenal gland, electrolyte and genital organ diseases; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation and resolve Dampness; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); warms the Middle Warmer (D); resolves Dampness and Phlegm; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-22 (+): regulates the transforming function of Qi; tonifies the Kidney; eliminates Dampness; Triple Warmer Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): strengthens Qi Hai; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); tonifies the Kidney; strengthens Yang; influences adrenals; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (+): tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; influences pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
GV-13 (+): stimulates pituitary and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 79); readjusts Qi in and spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); regulates Yang channels; purifies Yang of the whole body; Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-14
GV-11 (+): quiets the Heart and Shen; stimulates posterior pituitary and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-6 (+): strengthens the Spleen; dissipates Dampness; reinforces the Kidney; influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); strengthens the lumbar spine
GV-4 (d. D): stimulates adrenals by strengthening Kidney and invigorating Kidney Yang; pacifies the Shen; replenishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; benefits the lumbar vertebrae; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
hua tuo jia ji at level of GV-3: treats adrenal imbalance (Matsumoto)
UB-1 (=): nourishes Water; discharges Heat; enriches Yin (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; opens the channels; Bladder Entry point
TW-15 (+): facilitates flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 63)
TW-4 (+): treats thyroid imbalance (Matsumoto); left TW-4 is tonic to Yang of the whole body (Finkelstein, p. 61); promotes function of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Triple warmer Yuan Source point
PC-7 (=): pacifies the Shen; clears Fire of Heart and Pericardium; draws Xu (Deficiency) Fire back into the Mind; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); opens Heart Orifices; relaxes the chest; harmonizes the Stomach; dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
SI-3 (=): consolidates the Surface and stops sweating (-); induces sweating (+); 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; tonifies the Small Intestine; 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)
Kd-27 (+): tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; fortifies the Spleen; stimulates Kidney function of reception of Qi; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang)
Kd-15<->16 region: palpate for tenderness and/or pain, then needle most reactive point to treat adrenal imbalance as part of Xu (Deficiency) of the Kidney and/or Spleen due to birth trauma induced by improper severing of the umbilical cord causing damage to the ligamentum teres hepatis (Matsumoto)
CV-16 (=): relaxes the chest and facilitates flow of Qi; regulates the Middle Warmer; influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20)
CV-10 (+): strengthens the Spleen and regulates the Stomach; special point of the Lower Warmer which directs Qi, distilled by the Spleen and Stomach, to the Kidney for further purification as Ying and Wei Qi (Finkelstein, p. 88); stimulates adrenals, pituitary and lower duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 88)
CV-9 (-): moves Spleen and Earth; balances endocrine and lymphatic systems; stabilizes all secretions (Finkelstein, p. 87); warms the Middle Warmer; dissolves Damp; esp. useful for water retention or edema; assists Small Intestine in its functions of separating liquid from matter, the Clear from the Turbid, and maintaining water balance (Finkelstein, p. 87)
CV-6 (+): strengthens and moves the Qi; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies Kidney; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); influences thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reinforces Jing (Essence); warms feet and hands; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5; "Sea of Qi"
CV-4 (+ and D): 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; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; stimulates testes and sex hormones; warms the Kidney Yang; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
Kd-8 (+): regulates adrenals and Kidney Qi; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); eliminates Damp; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menstruation; tonifies the Kidney; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; moistens dryness; regulates the pores and sweating; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the back, esp. lumbars; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion (Finkelstein, p. 53); opens Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies Kidney (Yin); regulates Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); cools Heat; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
UB-60 (+): promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; reinforces the Kidney; regulates the fluid system; descends the Turbid; Bladder Fire point
UB-62 (=): dispels Wind; cools and clears Fire and Heat; clears the Shen and Heart; opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
St-36 (+): calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; regulates Wei (Protective) Qi so as to resist External invasion; strengthens the Spleen and eliminates Dampness; replenishes Middle Warmer and regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; Stomach Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-9 (=): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; regulates the Water Pathways; benefits Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation and spreads the Liver Qi; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; benefits the Kidney; regulates the Bladder; transforms Dampness and Heat; stimulates activity of the Uterus and regulates the menses; influences uterus, adrenals, ovaries and pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-3 (+): regulates and strengthens Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); harmonizes the Middle Warmer; promotes transporting function; transforms and expels Dampness; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
Sp-2 (+): stimulates the flow of Qi; stimulates thymus (Finkelstein, p. 25); strengthens the Spleen, esp. tonifies Spleen Yang; returns Yang and stems counterflow; eliminates Dampness and Phlegm caused by Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Fire and Tonification point
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