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Chinese patterns
Lung Insulted by Liver Fire
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

Lung Insulted by Liver Fire

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principle of treatment: clear Liver Fire; harmonize the Liver; stimulate descending of Lung Qi


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
Lu-3 (=): removes Obstructions of the rising Qi flow (opens a large "Window of the Sky") and reestablishes the circulation between the Liver and the Lung to treat Liver/Lung disharmonies (Finkelstein, p. 1); Window of the Sky point
Lu-7 (-): opens the Lung; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; calms wheezing; resolves Phlegm and clarifies Mucus; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); communicates with the Large Intestine; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); command point of the head and neck; takes Yuan (Original) Qi back to the Lung that has not been absorbed by the Yang Ming and therefore ensures the Qi feedback into the Kidney (Metal to Water) (Finkelstein, p. 3)
LI-11 (-): clears Heat; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; regulates Qi circulation of Lung; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; harmonizes the Stomach and regulates the Intestines; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9)
PC-6 (-): harmonizes Liver Qi in chest; stimulates descending of Lung Qi; releases the diaphragm and hence unexpressed emotions; pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes and regulates Middle and Upper Warmers; spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
CV-22 (-): facilitates and regulates movement of Lung Qi; stimulates descending of Lung Qi; relieves cough; benefits and cools the throat; regulates the pharynx; clears the voice; opens the Lung and promotes dispersing function of Lung; descends Rebellious Qi; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Window of the Sky point
CV-17 (-): stimulates descending of Lung Qi; opens chest to release emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; clears the Lung; enhances breathing; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi of the chest; sedates cough; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Upper Sea of Qi; Center Reunion point of the Breath
CV-12 (+): benefits and soothes the Qi; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
Lv-14 (-): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; harmonizes Liver Qi in the chest; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; relaxes lower rib cage, encourages breathing and relieves pain in hypochondrium; Liver Mu Alarm point
Lv-2 (-): drains and clears Liver Fire; brings Heat down; disperses the Liver; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi; disperses Stagnant Liver Qi; Liver Fire and Dispersion point


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