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digestive system
ulcerative colitis
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Spleen Yang Xu (Deficiency) with Spleen Unable to Govern the Blood; Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency) with Spleen Distressed by Dampness; Liver Invading Spleen; Liver Qi Stagnation; Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); Large Intestine Damp-Heat; dysfunction of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
» illustrative combinations:
Kd-4 (listed as "Kd-5") and UB-23; Lv-11, Lv-2 and Lv-8; St-25, St-27, CV-12 and CV-4; Sp-9, Kd-2 and UB-65; Lu-9, UB-54/40, LI-11 and St-36; Sp-1, Sp-3 and St-44; Sp-4, GB-41, Sp-14 and Kd-14; Kd-7, CV-9 and UB-35 for colitis (Mann, p. 99)
UB-20, UB-23 and UB-26 for chronic enteritis (Shanghai, p. 213)
UB-25, CV-8 (D) and St-25 for chronic enteritis (Shanghai, p. 182)
CV-13, CV-8, St-25, PC-6 and St-36 for acute gastritis or enteritis (Shanghai, p. 182)
UB-20, Lv-13, St-25 and St-36 for chronic enteritis (Shanghai, p. 181)
St-25, Sp-9 and Sp-5 for chronic enteritis (Shanghai, p. 288)
St-25 and St-37 for enteritis, dysentery or diarrhea due to indigestion (Shanghai, p. 273)
Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which gastrointestinal disorders are a symptom of dysfunction; treat abdominal pain (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 151)
navel treatment a la Matsumoto for weak connective tissue and/or 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)
Sp-5 and St-36: strengthen the Spleen and Stomach and dissolve Water and Damp (Finkelstein, p. 27)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-38/43 (+ and/or D): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; fortifies the Spleen and strengthens the Xue (Blood); releases unresolved emotions; stimulates hematopoesis; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-17 (+): tonifies the Qi; regulates and nourishes the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); nourishes Dry Xue (Blood); channels blood back to the vessels; enriches Yin; generates Fluids; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; Diaphragm Shu Associated point; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (=): pacifies the Shen; drains and tonifies the Liver and Gall Bladder; cools Damp-Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); increases gall bladder secretions; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+ and/or D): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies the Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; harmonizes, nourishes and contains the Xue (Blood); warms the Middle Warmer (D); drains Heat Shi (Excess) from the Middle Warmer; resolves Dampness; dispels Cold and relieves pain; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and/or D): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; counterbalances Liver Fire; drains Heat from the Lower Warmer; resolves Dampness; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-25 (+ and/or D): regulates the Qi of the Fu (Yang organs), esp. the Intestines and Stomach; transforms Stagnation; "initiates bowel movement for extruding the impurities" (Finkelstein, p. 45); resolves Damp-Heat; warms Cold and dries Damp-Cold; Large Intestine Shu Associated point
UB-26 (=): regulates the Lower Warmer; regulates and moistens the Intestines; transforms Damp-Stagnation; resolves Dampness and Damp-Heat; warms Cold and dries Damp-Cold; "relates to Kidney Yin" (Finkelstein, p. 45)
GV-4 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Kidney; replenishes the Kidney Yang and nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
LI-11 (-): clears Heat; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; cools and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; harmonizes the Stomach and regulates the Intestines; eliminates Dampness through the Intestines; frees the channels; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9)
LI-4 (=): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; regulates Qi and disperses Heat of the Intestines; moves the bowels; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; sedates pain; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
PC-6 (+): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen and tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; opens the chest; harmonizes, regulates and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; releases and expands the diaphragm; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; relieves pain; palpation: major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto); Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
Lv-14 (= and/or +): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; helps transformation and transportation function of the Spleen; strengthens the Spleen and Stomach; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Liver Mu Alarm point
Lv-13 (= and/or +): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits the Qi; harmonizes Liver and Spleen; moves Fluids and relieves distension; transforms Damp-Heat; disperses Cold-Damp; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood) and disperses Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
Kd-16 (+): regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); improves excretory function of the Large Intestine; "strengthens function of the Kidney, giving renewed strength to body and mind" (Finkelstein, p. 55); relieves pain; palpation: reflection of birth trauma (Matsumoto); Spleen reflex point (Nan Jing as per Matsumoto); adrenal cortex reflex point (Nasako as per Matsumoto); Kidney Mu Alarm point (Manaka as per Matsumoto); Independent Associated point of the Intestines (Mann, p. 48)
Kd-14 (+): regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); reinforces Kidney Qi; clears the Water Pathways
CV-13 (+): calms the Heart and Shen; invigorates the Qi; harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach; strengthens the Spleen and dissipates Dampness
CV-12 (= or + and/or D): strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; benefits and soothes the Qi; warms and tonifies the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; regulates the Intestines and stops excessive bowel movements; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
CV-9 (= and/or D): balances endocrine and lymphatic systems; warms the Middle Warmer; dispels Cold; moves Spleen and Earth; regulates the Spleen and Stomach; regulates Intestines and stops diarrhea; 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); helps drainage of fluids via urination to harden stools (D); lifts rectal prolapse (D); clears Damp-Heat; promotes diuresis; palpation: water regulation and metabolism reflex; "no energy" indicates Xu (Deficiency) of Spleen and/or Stomach; pulsing indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (all: Matsumoto); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point (Hukaya as per Matsumoto)
CV-8 (ind. D): warms and stabilizes the Yang; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers; strengthens the transporting function of the Spleen and Stomach; dries Dampness and Damp-Cold; palpation: pulsing around CV-8 indicates Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency), while a puffy navel indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto)
CV-6 (+ and/or D): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; captures the Xue (Blood) and stops bleeding (+); regulates Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms and strengthens the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies the Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces the Jing (Essence); regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5: important point for concentration of Qi in the body
CV-5 (+ and/or D): evaluates and controls the Three Warmers (Finkelstein, p. 86); tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms and reinforces Kidney Yang to dispel Cold; dries Dampness and Damp-Cold; Triple Warmer Mu Alarm point; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-6: important point for concentration of Qi in the body; Yuan (Original) Qi rises from CV-5
CV-4 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; tonifies the Middle Warmer, strengthens the Spleen and benefits the Raising Qi; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and the Turbid; dispels Cold-Damp; nourishes the Kidney and strengthens the Kidney Qi; warms the Kidney Yang and the Lower Warmer (D); resolves Damp-Heat and facilitates diuresis; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; at CV-4 the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) separates from the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
St-25 (= and/or D): moves and regulates the Large Intestine; transforms Dampness; regulates the Stomach and Spleen; supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; regulates the channels and promotes Qi circulation; regulates Qi, esp. Ying (Constructive) Qi and Wei (Protective) Qi (Finkelstein, p. 15); tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi and thus neutralizes Shi (Excess) Heat; eliminates Qi Stagnation and/or Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in Large Intestine; clears Heat from Large Intestine; transforms Dampness; ascends the Clear and descends the Turbid; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point; according to Sun Tzu Miao, this point contains a storehouse of Qi and should not be dispersed (Finkelstein, p. 15)
St-27 (=): reinforces Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang
St-36 (+ and/or D): calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; strengthens the Spleen and replenishes the Middle Warmer; dispels and eliminates Dampness; descends Rebellious Qi; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi and spreads Liver Qi; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; clears Heat from the Yang organs and drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; treats chronic cases with Heat (Finkelstein, p. 21); regulates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid (-), esp. by the Intestines; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Command point of the abdomen; Sea of Nourishment point
St-37 (=): rectifies the Spleen and harmonizes the Stomach; regulates, drains and frees the Intestines, esp. the Large Intestine; cools Heat and resolves Dampness to clear Damp-Heat; treats acute cases with Heat (Finkelstein, p. 21); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; He Sea Lower Uniting point of the Da Chang (Large Intestine); Exit point of Sea of Xue (Blood)
St-44 (-): cools Heat and drains Dampness from the Stomach and Intestines; regulates Rebellious Qi; stops pain, esp. abdominal pain with fever; facilitates bowel movements; descends the Turbid; Stomach Water point
Sp-9 (+): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; regulates the Water Pathways and dispels Damp-Heat, esp. through promotion of diuresis; benefits the Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; regulates, nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; tonifies the Kidney; transforms Dampness and Heat; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-5 (-): regulates and strengthens Spleen and Stomach: transforms Damp Stagnation and Damp-Heat; relaxes muscles, sinews and tendons; stimulates the channels; Spleen Metal and Dispersion point; Hui Reunion point of the Veins
Sp-4 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; moves and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; harmonizes the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and circulation of Qi in the Middle Warmer; regulates the appetite; harmonizes the Intestines; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Sea of Xue (Blood); regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); disperses Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), esp. in the Middle Warmer; transforms Dampness and Damp-Heat; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; descends the Turbid; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Sp-3 (+): regulates the Qi dynamic; clears Heat; regulates and strengthens the Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); harmonizes the Middle Warmer; promotes transporting function; transforms and expels Dampness and Damp-Heat; regulates the Large Intestine, Middle and Lower Warmers; dispels hemorrhoids; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
Sp-1 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen; dispels Heat; clears Dampness and Damp-Heat; regulates, strengthens and warms the Spleen (esp. with D); strengthens the Yang and elevates Yang Qi; benefits the Qi; controls Rebellious Qi; manages and stimulates the flow of Xue (Blood); strengthens Spleen's function of holding Xue (Blood) in vessels to stop bleeding; dispels Cold from Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Jing Well and Wood point
Lv-8 (+): drains Liver Fire; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; clears and cools Damp-Heat; soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; esp. with rectal discharge of thick blood; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); pacifies and harmonizes the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); discharges Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
Lv-2 (-): calms the Shen and eases the Mind; disperses Stagnant Liver Qi; clears and drains Fire of the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens the Liver to release Liver Qi and remove Qi Depression; clears the Lower Warmer; relaxes spasms; Liver Fire and Dispersion point
GB-34 (=): soothes Yang of the Liver and Gall Bladder; clears Dampness and cools Heat; facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; tonifies the Spleen and regulates the Large Intestine; relaxes the sinews and tendons; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
GB-41 (-): harmonizes the Liver and removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; clears Wetness (Damp Spleen) by draining into Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel), thereby increasing Spleen Qi and Xue (Blood) production, improving digestion, and warming the extremities; dispels Damp-Heat; Gall Bladder Wood and Horary point; Master point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens the Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; facilitates the Water Pathways; cools and clears Damp-Heat; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; regulates the Kidney; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); Kidney Luo Connecting point
ear: large intestine, small intestine, endocrine, sympathetic, lung
footnotes