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eyes/ears/nose/throat
rhinitis/common cold
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
External influence: Lung Invaded by Wind-Heat; Lung Invaded by Wind-Cold; Wind-Cold-Damp; Wind-Cold with Phlegm
Internal influence: Lung Qi Xu (Deficiency); Lung Yin Xu (Deficiency)

» therapeutic notes:
• with recalcitrant, chronic or recurring condition, see also: "hayfever syndrome", food sensitivities", "sinusitis" and/or "bronchitis"
• Rhinitis may be a part of a general pattern of glandular/lymphatic exhaustion that is often often rooted in or at least exacerbated by a chronic, often subclinical, infection in the sinuses and irritation in the oropharyngeal mucous membranes. This area is a common site of primary focal infection from which secondary infections derive. Palpation at reflex sites in proximity of TW-16 ("East Wind") and LI-10.5 and above and below the eyes will confirm this hypothesis. If tender and/or painful points are found, consider needling Lu-7 and the reactive points in the areas of "LI-10.5", "St-2.5", yu yao, east wind/TW-16, and "St-43". Sinus irrigation with saline solution is usually also helpful - see "patient handout: sinus wash". (Matsumoto)

» illustrative combinations:
• Lu-7, LI-4, GB-20 and TW-5: disperse External Cold; to release the Exterior and abort common cold, influenza or other initial stages of acute illness, esp. if characterized by sneezing, headache, shoulder and neck tension, aversion to cold, and a floating pulse
• GB-20, LI-4, Lu-7 and GV-14 for the common cold; also add LI-20 for nasal obstruction; add GB-20 and tai yang for headache; add LI-11 for high fever; add CV-22 and UB-13 for cough; bleed Lu-11 for sore throat (Liu, p. 246)
• GB-20, UB-11, UB-12 and UB-13 for the common cold (Shanghai, p. 168)
• GB-20, GV-16, GV-14, GB-1, LI-11, St-36, TW-6, St-44, UB-36/41 and UB-37/42 for the common cold (Shanghai, p. 575)
• GB-20, tai yang, yin tang and LI-4 for the common cold or headache
• UB-13 and GV-13 for the common cold (Shanghai, p. 575)
• UB-7, GV-23, yin tang and LI-4 for rhinitis (Shanghai, p. 143)
• LI-20 joined to bi tong with GV-23, LI-11 and LI-4 for nasosinusitis (Shanghai, p. 154)
• LI-4 and Lu-7; GB-1, UB-2 and LI-20; GB-20, GV-14, GV-16, GV-20 and GV-28; PC-8 and SI-2; St-3 and St-45; TW-17, GB-15 and GB-19 for nasal catarrh (Mann, p. 141-142)
• Lu-5; GB-4, St-8 and UB-12 for sneezing (Mann, p. 142)
• Lu-7 and LI-20 for sneezing, nasal obstruction, runny nose and loss of smell
• LI-20 and GV-23: treat "nasal congestion impeding the sense of smell" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 106)
• Sp-4 and Lu-9; UB-3, UB-4 and UB-1; UB-56 and UB-60; UB-17 and St-12; LI-20, LI-19, GV-25, GV-16 and UB-10 for anosmia (Mann, p. 142)
• PC-6 and PC-7; GV-16, GV-12 and GV-24A; TW-5 and Kd-10 for rhinorrhea associated with tension (Mann, p. 142)
• GB-20, GV-23 and LI-20 (can also add: LI-4 and GB-40) for purulent rhinorrhea due to Wind and Heat (Mann, p. 141)
• UB-13, Lu-9, LI-20 and LI-4 for allergic rhinitis with nasal discharge due to Lung Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Jirui and Wang, p. 214)
• UB-12, GB-20 and GV-16: reduce Wind (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• UB-13 and UB-12: dispel External Evils from the Surface to liberate the Exterior, broaden the chest, and regulate Lung function, esp. Lung Qi (Finkelstein, p. 39; Flaws, 1989, p. 86); for productive cough (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 201)
• UB-13 and Lu-1: adjust Qi in the Lung, regulate respiratory tract, and liberate the Exterior (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• Lu-7 and TW-5: disperse the Exterior (Finkelstein, p. 3)
• GB-20 and GV-14 (-): expel Wind with or without Heat; clear headache
• UB-12 (+) and UB-13 (+ and D): tonify Lung; expel Wind; relieve the Exterior
• GB-20, Lu-7 and TW-5 for Wind-Cold; GB-20, GV-14, LI-11 and LI-4 for Wind-Heat invasion (can also add: LI-20, bi tong, yin tang, tai yang, CV-22, St-40, UB-12, UB-13 and hua tuo jia ji of C5 to T4) (Shanghai, p. 574)
• GV-14 and Lu-7 for Wind-Cold invasion (Shanghai, p. 575)
• TW-5, Lu-7 and GB-20: disperse Exterior Cold (Finkelstein, p. 62)
• GV-14 and Lu-11 for Wind-Heat invasion (Shanghai, p. 575)
• Lu-7 and UB-13: clear Heat from the Lung (Finkelstein, p. 3)
• UB-13 and LI-4: clear Heat of the Upper Warmer and moisten the Lung (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• Lu-7 and Kd-6: nourish Yin; induce Xu (Deficiency) Fire downward; clear Lung; ease throat; stop cough (Finkelstein, p. 3)
• TW-5, LI-4 and GB-20: remove Wind and Heat (Finkelstein, p. 62)
• UB-13, Lu-9 and St-40: regulate the Lung (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• UB-13 and CV-17: regulate function of Lung and smooth Qi circulation (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• UB-13 and Lu-5: reduce Heat, clear the Lung, and stop coughing (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• UB-13 and St-40: treat productive cough (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• UB-13, GV-12, Lu-9 and St-40: regulate the Lung, extrude Damp, and dissolve Phlegm (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• St-40 and CV-12: regulate the Qi of the Spleen and Stomach so the Spleen can distribute the essential substances and the Water will not be coagulated to Phlegm (Finkelstein, p. 22);
• St-40 and PC-6: dissolve Phlegm, expand chest, harmonize the Center, and relieve congestion (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• PC-6, St-40 and Lv-3: expand the chest (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• UB-20, PC-6, CV-12, CV-14 and St-40: to treat chest, epigastric distention, plentiful, suffocating Phlegm (Flaws, 1989, p. 97)
• UB-13, GV-12, Lu-9 and St-40: regulate the Lung (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• St-40 and CV-22: dissolve Phlegm, smooth Qi circulation, and pacify breathing (Finkelstein, p. 22);
• St-40 and CV-14: dissolve Phlegm (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• UB-20, St-40 and CV-12: regulate the Qi, dissolve Dampness, and reduce Phlegm (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• GV-12, St-40 and Lu-9: restore order to the Lung and still cough (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• Sp-9 and GB-20 with St-40: will enhance effects of St-40 (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• UB-13 and UB-38/43 (D): strengthen the Lung (Finkelstein, p. 39)
• UB-20 and/or UB-23 (+): tonify Spleen and/or Kidney Yin


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
GB-20 (-): expels External Wind; disperses Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold; reduces and relieves Heat; clears headache; 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 Hand Xiao Yang (Triple Warmer) channels on the Foot Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) channel
GB-21 (-): clears Heat; dispels Wind-Cold; revives sensory organs from unconsciousness; spreads Liver Qi; extinguishes Liver Wind; redirects Rebellious Qi downward; dissolves Phlegm; disperses Stagnation and stops pain; promotes lactation; sends Qi downward to relieve breast pain and expel retained placenta; benefits tendons and muscles; relieves shoulder tension; clears and invigorates the channels
GV-16 (-): dispels Wind, Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat; dissipates Cold; facilitates the joints; esp. for common cold due to Wind-Cold; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Marrow point; Wei (Protective) Qi concentrates at this point; "Wind Palace"
GV-14 (-): relieves Exterior conditions; expels Wind with or without Heat; clears and cools Heat; reduces fever; key point for common cold due to Wind-Heat; dissipates Cold; clears headache; induces sweating; stimulates the immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation; opens and restores the Yang by spreading Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and whole body; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood); clears the throat and clears Lung Heat; opens the Lung and transforms Phlegm; relaxes the sinews and muscles; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-13
• GV-13 (-): relieves Exterior conditions; cools Heat; eliminates Wind-Cold; tonifies Wei (Protective) Qi; readjusts Qi in and spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); regulates Yang channels; diffuses Lung Qi; relaxes the sinews and muscles; sedates spasms; Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-14
• GV-12 (-): dissipates Heat and Wind; dispels pathogens and relieves fever; cools Heat of the chest; tonifies the Lung; sedates cough; reverses Rebellious Qi; readjusts Qi of all Yang channels
• SI-14 (-): dissipates Wind; dispels Cold; warms the channels; invigorates the collateral vessels
• SI-15 (-): dissipates Heat; ventilates the Lung; dissolves Phlegm
• TW-15 (-): dissipates Wind and Dampness; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); clears the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
UB-11 (+): dispels Wind, Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat and Cold; resolves Shi (Excess) Heat, esp. External Heat; connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points, thus cooling them (Finkelstein, p. 38); removes Obstruction of Qi circulation of the Tai Yang channels (Bladder and Small Intestine) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel) of the upper back; regulates the Lung; diffuses Lung Qi; sedates cough; expands and relaxes the chest; facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. with aching in the bones, headache accompanied by chills, and/or high fever and chills with no sweating; Hui Reunion point of the Bones; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point; collateral point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
UB-12 (+): disperses and eliminates Wind; resolves the Exterior; stimulates preventive response after to exposure to a chill; stimulates sweating; ventilates and dispels pathogenic Heat from the Yin channels; disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in all Yang channels without draining body fluids; dispels Dampness; transforms Phlegm; opens and volatilizes the Lung; regulates and spreads Lung Qi; strengthens the dispersing function of Lung; clears the nose; disperses perverse Heat from the chest; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates Qi circulation; Gate for entrance and departure of Feng Qi (Wind Qi)
• UB-36/41 (-): disperses Wind; dissipates Cold; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. with soreness, pain and/or spasm of the neck, shoulder and upper back
UB-13 (+ and/or D): eliminates Wind; releases Exterior conditions; stimulates sweating; reduces fever; clears and disperses Fire and Heat, esp. Xu (Deficiency) Heat, from the Lung and Upper Warmer; descends Rebellious Qi; regulates and strengthens the Lung Qi; transforms Phlegm; 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
• UB-37/42 (-): regulates the Lung; diffuses Lung Qi; redirects Rebellious Qi downward; facilitates lactation; resolves cough with profuse sputum; relieves stiff neck, shoulder and back pain; Lung psychospiritual associated point
• UB-38/43 (+ and/or D): regulates the Lung Qi; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; clears Empty Heat; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; descends Rebellious Qi; transforms Phlegm; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
• UB-18 (=): benefits and drains the Liver and Gall Bladder; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); Liver Shu Associated point
• UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies the Spleen, incl. tonifies Spleen Yin; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); resolves Dampness and Phlegm; Spleen Shu Associated point
• UB-23 (+): tonifies the Kidney; nourishes Yin, esp. Kidney Yin; prevents or relieves general stress fatigue (Finkelstein, p. 44); strengthens Kidney function of reception of Qi; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; resolves Dampness; esp. for chronic or recalcitrant acute conditions; Kidney Shu Associated point
• GV-23 (-): disperses Wind-Heat; clears Heat; clears the nasal cavity
• GB-14 (-): eliminates Wind; dispels Cold; clears Heat; clears the vision; brightens the eyes; invigorates Qi circulation; stops pain, esp. with frontal headache
tai yang (-): dispels Wind and Wind-Heat; clears Heat (bleed); clears the head and relieves headache; cools and brightens the eyes
UB-2 (-): dispels Wind and Cold; clears Heat; spreads Heat and Qi in the head; benefits and brightens the eyes; drains the sinuses and decongests the nose; alleviates sinus headache; invigorates the channels and stops pain
yu yao (-): clears Heat; brightens the eyes; clears nasal obstruction and drains the sinuses; dispels infection in the sinus cavities and alleviates sinus headache
yin tang (-): eliminates Wind-Heat; clears Heat; clears nasal obstruction and drains the sinuses; alleviate sinus headache; promotes relaxation
St-2 (-): clears nasal obstruction and drains the sinuses; alleviates sinus headache
bi yan (-): clears nasal obstruction and drains the sinuses; disperses Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood); alleviates sinus headache
• bi tong (-): clears the nose
LI-20 (-): dispels Exterior Wind; dispels Wind-Heat of Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine) and Lung; clears Qi Fire; benefits the nose and opens nasal passages; Large Intestine Exit point
Lu-5 (- and/or bleed): expels Wind; cools fever (bleed); opens and clears the Lung; discharges Lung Fire; cools and clears Upper Warmer Heat; sedates Lung Shi (Excess); stimulates descending of Lung Qi; expels Phlegm from the Lung; regulates the digestive system and the Water Pathways; Lung He Sea Uniting, Water and Dispersion point
Lu-7 (= or +): circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi to expel Wind, dispel Cold, and disperse the Exterior; promotes sweating; opens the nose and benefits the throat; treats Shi (Excess) patterns, esp. acute; opens the Lung; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; resolves Phlegm and clarifies Mucus; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point of the Hand Tai Yin (Lung) channel; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Command point of the head and back of the neck
• Lu-9 (+): regulates Lung Qi; disperses Cold; regulates all Yang Qi; ventilates and moistens the Lung; facilitates circulation of Lung Qi; tonifies Lung Qi and Lung Yin; cools and clears Heat in the Lung, Liver and throat; clears and descends the Upper Warmer and Lung Qi; increases oxygen absorption; transforms Dampness and Phlegm; stops coughing; Lung Yuan Source, Earth and Tonification point
• Lu-10 (-): dispels Wind-Heat; regulates and moistens the Lung; cools and clears Heat in the Lung; clears Fire and Heat; abates fever; stimulates sweating to disperse superficial conditions; cools Heat in Xue (Blood); benefits and moistens the throat; Lung Fire point
Lu-11 (bleed): lowers fever; eliminates Wind-Heat of Lung; clears Heat and Fire from the Lung (bleed); cools, clears and regulates the Lung; brings Liver Qi to surface to bolster Wei Qi (Finkelstein, p. 5); cools and moistens the throat; relieves pain and swelling of the throat; expels Wind from the throat; Lung Jing Well and Wood point; note: bleed LI-1 instead if patient displays Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) signs (Stephens)
• LI-11 (-): clears Heat, esp. Lung Heat; eliminates Wind and dispels Exterior conditions; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; regulates Qi circulation of Lung; regulates and cools the Xue (Blood); improves immune function (Finkelstein, p. 9); eliminates Dampness through the Intestines; frees the channels; esp. for Wind-Heat type common cold; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; budding point of Large Intestine Muscle channel; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9)
LI-"10-1/2" (-): moves Stagnation in sinuses and cervical lymphatics to clear sinuses and resolve infection (Matsumoto)
LI-4 (+): releases the Exterior; dispels Exterior Wind, including Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat; relieves Heat and reduces fever; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); descends Stagnant Qi from sinuses and clears the nose; tonifies Lung Qi and stimulates dispersing function of the Lung; activates Wei (Protective) Qi and stimulates the immune system; induces or stabilizes sweating; cools and drains Lung Heat; regulates Qi and disperses Heat of the Intestines; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. for fever without sweating; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
LI-1 (- and/or bleed): resolves the Exterior; cools, moves and discharges pathogenic Heat from Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); tonifies Wei (Protective) Qi via the internal duct of the Triple Warmer; clears and moistens the throat; cools the Lung; sedates pain; preferred point to bleed when patient displays Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) signs (Stephens); Lung Jing Well, Metal and Horary point
• SI-3 (+ and/or -): induces sweating (+); consolidates the Surface and stops sweating (-); relieves fever due to common cold; opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); dispels Dampness and Internal Heat; tonifies the Small Intestine; invigorates the channels; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• PC-6 (+): clears Heat; regulates the Qi; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in 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; drains the Triple Warmer; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
TW-6 (-): dispels Wind, Wind-Heat and Wind-Dryness; dissipates Cold; clears Fire and Heat; transforms Phlegm; facilitates Qi flow and spreads the Qi; regulates the Triple Warmer and the Zang-Fu organs; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates and moistens the Large Intestine; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; relieves pain; esp. with fever and chills due to common cold; Triple Warmer Fire and Horary point
TW-5 (-): relieves Exterior and Hot conditions; induces perspiration; dissipates Wind; clears Heat, esp. from Triple Warmer channel; opens and moves the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); dissolves Toxins; clears Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) in the head; tonifies Wei (Protective) Qi; frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; esp. with alternating fever and chills; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
• TW-4 (-): dispels Wind; clears Fire and Heat; promotes function of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); frees the channels and collateral vessels; Triple Warmer Yuan Source point
Lu-1 (+): regulates Qi of the Upper Warmer and Lung; clears, opens, and draws Qi into the Lung channel; stimulates descending of Lung Qi; enhances oxygenation; increases Qi and stamina; nourishes Lung Yin; cools and disperses Heat and Yang from the Upper Warmer, chest and lungs; stops cough; disperses Qi or Phlegm Stagnation; disperses fullness from the chest and stops pain; Lung Mu Alarm and Entry point
CV-22 (=): facilitates and regulates movement of Lung Qi; benefits and cools the throat; clears the voice; opens the Lung and promotes dispersing function of Lung; transforms and eliminates Phlegm; descends Rebellious Qi; stops coughing; treats common cold with sore, swollen throat and hoarseness; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Window of the Sky point
• CV-17 (+): regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; clears the Lung; enhances breathing; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi of the chest; reverses adverse flow of Qi in the chest, esp. descends Rebellious Lung Qi; expands the chest and soothes the diaphragm; sedates cough; transforms Phlegm; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Upper Sea of Qi; Center Reunion point of the Breath
• CV-14 (=): regulates and invigorates the Qi; expands and clears the chest; disperses congested Phlegm in the chest and diaphragm; sedates cough; benefits the diaphragm; Heart Mu Alarm point
• CV-12 (+): benefits and soothes the Qi; strengthens the Spleen; transforms Dampness; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
St-36 (+): dispels Cold and expels Wind; facilitates the Lung and regulates Wei (Protective) Qi so as to resist External invasion; supports Lung Qi and transforms Phlegm; dispels and eliminates Dampness; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens the Spleen and increases appetite; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
St-40 (-): dispels Wind; regulates the Lung and relieves chest congestion; circulates Qi of the Stomach and Spleen; transforms and eliminates Phlegm and Dampness; descends the Turbid; invigorates the channels; Stomach Luo Connecting point
• St-44 (-): dispels Heat from the nasal passages; dispels Wind from face; descends the Turbid; Stomach Water point
• GB-34 (=): regulates the Gall Bladder, facilitates the Liver, and tonifies the Spleen; dissolves Phlegm; relieves pain in costal and hypochondriac regions; relaxes sinews and tendons; relieves soreness from achy muscles; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; esp. with sensation that whole body aches; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
• GB-38 (-): dispels Wind and Dampness; reduces Liver and Gall Bladder; frees the channels; relieves persistent high fever due to common cold; Gall Bladder Fire and Dispersion point
• GB-39 (-): regulates the Gall Bladder and pacifies the Liver; relaxes the neck; tonifies the Bone Marrow and promotes leukocytosis; clears Heat and communicates the superficial with the internal of the three Foot Yang channels; relaxes the muscles and sinews; expels Wind-Damp and otherwise frees the channels and connecting vessels; relieves persistent high fever due to common cold; Hui Reunion point of the Marrow; Group Luo point of the three Lower Yang
GB-41 (-): dissipates Wind; removes Fire; dissolves Phlegm; relieves headache in occiput and/or temples; brightens the eyes; regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; Gall Bladder Wood and Horary point; Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
• Lv-3 (-): expels Wind; relieves headache; regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Kd-6 (+): cools and clears Heat; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); clears the Lung and tonifies Lung Yin; benefits the throat; sedates cough, esp. chronic; tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin); moistens dryness; dispels Dampness; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

ear: inner nose, endocrine, forehead, occiput, dermis/subcortex, adrenal, throat, lung


footnotes