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Chinese patterns
Spleen Invaded by Cold-Damp
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
Spleen Invaded by Cold-Damp
» principle of treatment: resolve Dampness; disperse Cold; tonify the Spleen
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-20 (+ and/D): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation; augments digestion; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; warms the Middle Warmer (D); resolves Dampness and dispels Cold; Spleen Shu Associated point
St-8 (-): expels Wind; resolves Dampness from the head; esp. useful with headache or feeling of heaviness in head due to Shi (Excess) Dampness
LI-4 (=): clears Exterior conditions; tonifies Qi; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); stimulates dispersing function of Lung; activates Wei (Protective) Qi; tonifies Lung Qi; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
Lv-13 (=): harmonizes the Liver and restores smooth flow of Liver Qi in Middle Warmer; invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits Qi; moves Fluids and relieves distension; disperses Cold-Damp; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
CV-12 (= or D): tonifies the Spleen to resolve Dampness; increases peristalsis of the stomach and jejunum, esp. upper section; benefits and soothes the Qi; warms the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; regulates the Intestines; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
St-36 (+ and/or D): regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi; dispels and eliminates Dampness; dispels Cold and expels Wind; facilitates the Lung and regulates Wei (Protective) Qi so as to resist External invasion; removes Cold of Stomach and abdomen; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; 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; clears and calms the Shen; regulates Lung and relieves chest congestion; strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and opens up the Middle Warmer; circulates Qi of the Stomach and Spleen; transforms, dissolves and eliminates Phlegm and Dampness; regulates the Intestines; descends the Turbid; Stomach Luo Connecting point
Sp-9 (-): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); moves the Middle Warmer; regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; benefits the Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (=): strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; resolves Dampness; loosens congestion in the diaphragm; aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; benefits the Kidney; regulates the Bladder; facilitates diuresis; resolves Phlegm; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-3 (+): regulates the Qi dynamic; regulates and strengthens Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); harmonizes the Middle Warmer; promotes transporting function; transforms and expels Dampness; regulates the Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
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