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Chinese patterns
Lung and Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency)
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

Lung and Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency)

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principle of treatment: tonify Lung and Spleen Qi


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
GV-12 (+): tonifies the Lung, esp. Lung Qi; sedates cough; esp. suited for chronic Xu (Deficiency)
UB-13 (+): tonifies the Lung, esp. Lung Qi; strengthens and promotes the circulation of the Lung Qi; stops coughing; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Upper Warmer; warms the Lung (D); harmonizes the Ying and Xue (Blood); Lung Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): regulates and tonifies 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 and transform Dampness; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-21 (+): strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Spleen Qi; harmonizes the Stomach; reinforces the Middle Warmer (D); benefits the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and cultivates Yuan (Original) Qi; transforms Dampness; esp. important in treatment of chronic diseases affecting Spleen and Stomach; Stomach Shu Associated point
Lu-9 (+): tonifies Lung Qi; regulates all Yang Qi; moves Xue (Blood) and restores pulses; ventilates the Lung; facilitates circulation of Lung Qi; increases oxygen absorption; transforms Dampness and Phlegm; stops coughing and calms wheezing; Lung Yuan Source, Earth and Tonification point
Lv-13 (+): harmonizes Liver and restores smooth flow of Liver Qi in Middle Warmer; invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits Qi; harmonizes Liver and Spleen; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
CV-12 (+ and/or D): tonifies Spleen Qi; strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; benefits and soothes the Qi; 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)
St-36 (+): tonifies Spleen Qi; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); supports Lung Qi and transforms Phlegm; strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; improves general health; dispels and eliminates Dampness; strengthens all striated muscle; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-6 (+): strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi, esp. Spleen Qi; nourishes Yin; aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; benefits the Kidney; transforms Dampness; stimulates the uterus, adrenals, ovaries and pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 27); 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 Dampness; stimulates the pancreas; regulates Large Intestine, Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
Sp-2 (+): strengthens the Spleen, esp. tonifies Spleen Yang; stimulates the flow of Qi; stimulates the thymus (Finkelstein, p. 25); eliminates Dampness and Phlegm caused by Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Fire and Tonification point


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