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immune system
lymphoma: non-Hodgkin's
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood); Liver Qi Stagnation; Lung, Spleen, and/or Kidney Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency); Damp-Stagnation

» therapeutic notes:
• difficult to treat, long term treatment frequently necessary
• Lymphoma may be a part of a general pattern of glandular/lymphatic exhaustion that is often 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) See also "sinusitis".

» illustrative combinations:
• CV-9, CV-12, St-36, LI-4, Lu-7 and Sp-9 (Lower Warmer) or St-40 (Upper Warmer): resolve and transform Damp Stagnation Obstructing (Ambrose)
• LI-4 and Lu-7 (+): reinforce with Wei Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Ambrose)
• CV-6 and UB-38/43: strengthen the Qi (Ambrose)
• GV-4 and pi gen (D): restore vital force and stop cancer (Ambrose)
• St-36, GV-14 and LI-4: return the white blood cell count to normal (leukopenia after chemotherapy) (Finkelstein, p. 20)
• "yu yao", "St-2.5", "east wind", "LI-10.5", Lu-7, and "St-43", with other points sensitive to palpation, for sinusitis and glandular/lymphatic exhaustion, esp. with a primary focal infection in the sinuses and oropharyngeal mucous membranes (Matsumoto)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen; strengthens Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; clears Empty Heat; regulates the Lung Qi; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); stimulates hematopoesis; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; transforms Phlegm; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-17 (+): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); nourishes Dry Xue (Blood); enriches Yin; generates Fluids; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions; Diaphragm Shu Associated point; Hui Reunion point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi and benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; tonifies the Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); warms the Middle Warmer (D); raises Middle Qi; drains Heat Shi (Excess) from the Middle Warmer; resolves Dampness and Phlegm; dispels Cold and relieves pain; softens hard masses; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): strengthens the Brain and Marrow; regulates Kidney Qi and tonifies the Kidney; strengthens strengthens Qi Hai and Yang; resolves Dampness; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); counterbalances Liver Fire; benefits bones; Kidney Shu Associated point
GV-14 (- or =): cools and disperses Heat; stimulates immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation; clears the Shen, calms the Soul, and pacifies the Will; 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; relaxes the sinews and muscles; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of all Yang channels; Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-13
• GV-4 (+ and d. D): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); stimulates adrenals, testes and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
pi gen (d. D): fourteen cones direct moxa to affected side or bilaterally; restores vitality; disperses Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood); resolves masses to treat tumors
ca. yu yao (=): clears Heat; dispels focal infection in the sinus cavities and irritation in the oropharyngeal mucous membranes; removes Obstructions from the channel; treats glandular/lymphatic exhaustion (Matsumoto); locate tender abdominal point (s), palpate most tender or painful point over each eye and needle, usually superiorly, so that tenderness at abdominal reflex point decreases upon palpation (Matsumoto)
ca. St-2 (=): dissipates Heat and expels Wind; resolves focal infection in the sinus cavities and irritation in the oropharyngeal mucous membranes; treats glandular/lymphatic exhaustion (Matsumoto); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; locate tender abdominal point (s), palpate most tender or painful point over each eye and needle, usually inferiorly, so that tenderness at abdominal reflex point decreases upon palpation (Matsumoto)
TW-16 and/or "east wind" (=): treats glandular/lymphatic exhaustion, esp. with focus in the sinuses and oropharyngeal mucous membranes (Matsumoto); palpate lateral aspects of neck for ashi (tender) points (Matsumoto)
• PC-6 (+): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; suppresses pain; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes and spreads the Qi of the Middle and Upper Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; harmonizes the Stomach; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• Lu-7 (+): circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi; benefits the throat and ears; treats Shi (Excess) patterns; opens the Lung; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; stimulates Lung function of dominating Water Pathways and resolves Damp Stagnation and Obstruction; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); communicates with the Large Intestine; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); invigorates the collateral vessels; 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 back of the 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)
"LI-10.5" (=): moves Stagnation in sinuses and cervical lymphatics; resolves focal infection in the sinus cavities; treats glandular/lymphatic exhaustion (Matsumoto); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; locate tender most tender point on each side of the neck, usually "east wind", posterior to LI-18, then palpate for the most tender or painful point, distal to the elbow crease, between the Large Intestine and Triple Warmer channels; needle each arm; verify location and angle of needle by diminishing of cervical tenderness (Matsumoto)
LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; reduces fever; stimulates dispersing function of Lung; induces or stabilizes sweating; tonifies Lung Qi; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; regulates Qi and disperses Heat of the Intestines; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; resolves Damp Stagnation and Obstruction; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
Kd-24 (+): resurrects the Spirit (Worsley); revitalizes the sense of self; pacifies the Shen; opens the chest; clears Heat; reverses Rebellious Qi; disperses swelling; tonifies the Kidney; esp. if emotionally holding grudges, fear, etc.
• Lv-14 (=): restores smooth flow of Liver Qi; promotes function of the Liver; strengthens Spleen and Stomach; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); dissolves Phlegm to reduce masses; Liver Mu Alarm point
• Lv-13 (=): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; clears Obstructions of the Liver channel and its Luo channels, including in the inguinal area; invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits Qi; harmonizes Liver and Spleen; moves Fluids and relieves distension; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood); softens and dispels hard masses; Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
• CV-17 (=): calms emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; expands the chest and soothes the diaphragm; transforms Phlegm; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Upper Sea of Qi
• CV-12 (+): strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness and resolves Damp Stagnation and Obstruction; benefits and soothes the Qi; raises Middle Qi; warms the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; 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)
CV-9 (-): balances endocrine and lymphatic systems; warms the Middle Warmer; moves Spleen and Earth; regulates the Spleen and Stomach; resolves Damp Stagnation and Obstruction; assists Small Intestine in its functions of separating liquid from matter, the Clear from the Turbid, and maintaining water balance (Finkelstein, p. 87); clears Damp-Heat; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point (Hukaya as per Matsumoto); palpation: water regulation and metabolism reflex; "no energy" indicates Xu (Deficiency) of Spleen and/or Stomach; pulsing indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto)
CV-6 (+ and/or D): strengthens and moves the Qi; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); reinforces Yang and Jing (Essence); tonifies Kidney; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire); cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); dispels Dampness and resolves Stagnation; warms feet and hands; "Sea of Qi"
knotty and/or tender abdominal points and areas (=): palpate to locate and needle to release Stagnation and facilitate flow of Qi and Xue (Blood) (Matsumoto and Birch; Seem; et al.)
St-30 (= or + and D): warms the Lower Warmer to dissipate Cold; harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); treats pelvic and inguinal problems; distributes Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi to the genitals, Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the five curious organs (Brain, Spine, Bones and Marrow, Gall Bladder and Uterus); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment; reflex indicator for weak immune system (Matsumoto); if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17)
St-36 (+): facilitates the Lung and regulates Wei (Protective) Qi; disperses noxious Yang and brings down high fever; calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses Stagnation in the Upper Warmer, esp. cracks Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the chest; builds Heart Yang; strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; strengthens the Spleen and replenishes the Middle Warmer; resolves Damp Stagnation and Obstruction; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi and nourishes 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, St-37 treats acute cases (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; Sea of Nourishment point
St-40 (-): clears and calms the Shen; regulates the Lung and relieves chest congestion; strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and opens up the Middle Warmer; transforms, transforms Phlegm and resolves Damp Stagnation and Obstruction, esp. from the Upper Warmer; regulates the Intestines to descend the Turbid; strengthens Kidney Yin and drains Liver Yang; invigorates the channels; Stomach Luo Connecting point
ca. St-43 (-): palpate for tender or painful point, on the Stomach channel or between the third and fourth metatarsals; needle to resolve focal infection in the sinuses and oropharyngeal mucous membranes, and relieve glandular/lymphatic exhaustion (Matsumoto)
• Sp-9 (-): resolves Damp Stagnation and Obstruction, esp. from the Lower Warmer, through promotion of diuresis; regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; regulates the Water Pathways; dispels Damp-Heat and eliminates Phlegm-Dampness; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; influences the pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); loosens congestion in the diaphragm; strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and frees Qi Stagnation; nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; spreads the Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; tonifies the Kidney; transforms Dampness and Heat; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin (Kidney) channels
Sp-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; disperses perverse Wind in Spleen Xu (Deficiency) conditions; 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; 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)
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi and Yuan (Original) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; clears and cools Damp-Heat; regulates the pores and sweating; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
• UB-67 (+): clears and disperses the vicious Yang; calms the Shen; clears the Brain; regulates and promotes flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); clears the nose; eliminates Dampness; transforms Damp-Heat; seeps Dampness downward; effects ovaries, all hormones and lymphatic system (Finkelstein, p. 51); Bladder Jing Well, Metal, Tonification and Exit point; activates opposite side of distinct channel; "root of Yang" according to Nei Jing (Finkelstein, p. 51)
• Lv-8 (+): drains Liver Fire; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); clears and cools Damp-Heat; soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; invigorates the collateral vessels; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-5 (-): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; tonifies Liver and Yang; relieves Obstruction in Lower Warmer, esp. inguinal area; secures Jing (Essence); tonifies and warms Fire of Life function; regulates function of the Bladder; benefits urogenital area and resolves Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; relaxes the sinews; frees the channels; Liver Luo Connecting point
• Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; subdues Liver Yang; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); opens the channels; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point


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