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Chinese patterns
Lung Invaded by Wind-Water
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

Lung Invaded by Wind-Water

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principle of treatment: release Exterior; scatter Cold; resolve Dampness; restore the Lung's descending function; open Water Pathways

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illustrative combination:
UB-12 and UB-13 (-): release the Exterior and stimulate Lung descending of Lung Qi


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
GB-20 (-): expels External Wind; disperses Wind-Cold; reduces fever; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) channels on the Foot Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) channel
GV-14 (-): dissipates Wind and Cold; reduces fever; induces sweating; stimulates immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation; spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and whole body; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; opens the Lung and transforms Phlegm; relaxes the muscles and sinews; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-13
UB-12 (- and/or cupping): disperses and eliminates Wind; resolves the Exterior; stimulates preventive response after to exposure to a chill; stimulates sweating; dispels Dampness; opens and volatilizes the Lung; regulates and spreads Lung Qi; strengthens the dispersing function of the Lung; stimulates Lung descending of Lung Qi; expands and relaxes the chest; moxa after pulling Wind out with needling often helpful; Gate for entrance and departure of Feng Qi (Wind Qi); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) on the Foot Tai Yang (Bladder) channel
UB-13 (- and/or D): eliminates Wind; releases Exterior conditions; stimulates sweating; reduces fever; strengthens and promotes the circulation of the Lung Qi; stimulates Lung descending of Lung Qi; stops coughing; activates dispersing function of the Lung to spread Lung Qi and calm wheezing; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Upper Warmer; tonifies the Lung; warms the Lung (D); Lung Shu Associated point
LI-7 (-): regulates the Spleen and dispels Dampness from the Spleen; harmonizes the Stomach and Large Intestine; activates Yang Qi and Xue (Blood) to stimulate Yin and Yang; stops pain; esp. useful in clearing acute Shi (Excess); Large Intestine Xi Cleft Accumulation point
LI-6 (-): opens Lung Water Pathways; tonifies Kidney Yin by directing the Yang Qi of the Exterior toward the internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 8); eliminates Damp and treats lower body edema; Lung Luo Connecting point
LI-4 (-): releases the Exterior; dispels Wind-Cold; reduces fever; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); clears the nose; stimulates dispersing function of Lung; activates Wei (Protective) Qi; induces or stabilizes sweating; tonifies Lung Qi; regulates Qi of the Intestines; moves the bowels; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; treats edema above the waist; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; command point of the face and mouth
Lu-7 (-): circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi to expel Wind, dispel Cold, and disperse the Exterior; promotes sweating; opens the nose; treats Shi (Excess) patterns; opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); opens the Lung; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; calms wheezing; resolves Phlegm and clarifies Mucus; stimulates Lung function of dominating Water Pathways and controlling edema, esp. in the lungs; communicates with the Large Intestine; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; 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)
CV-9 (-): opens Water Pathways and resolves edema; balances the lymphatic system; stabilizes all secretions (Finkelstein, p. 87); warms the Middle Warmer; dispels Cold; moves Spleen and Earth; regulates the Spleen and Stomach; regulates Intestines and stops diarrhea; regulates Bladder Qi; dissolves Damp; assists Small Intestine in its functions of separating liquid from matter, the Clear from the Turbid, and maintaining water balance (Finkelstein, p. 87); promotes diuresis
Sp-9 (-): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Yang); moves the Middle Warmer; regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; eliminates Phlegm-Dampness; benefits the Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point


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