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Chinese patterns
Liver Invaded by Cold-Damp
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
Liver Invaded by Cold-Damp
» principle of treatment: resolve the Damp; disperse Cold
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-18 (+ and/or D): tonifies the Liver; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Stomach and benefits the Qi; Liver Shu Associated point
St-36 (+ and/or D): regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); dispels and eliminates Dampness; strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; removes Cold of the abdomen; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
St-40 (-): strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and opens up the Middle Warmer; circulates Qi of the Stomach and Spleen; transforms and eliminates Dampness; descends the Turbid; Spleen Luo Connecting point
Sp-9 (-): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; benefits Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Lv-8 (+): tonifies the Liver; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); special point for Liver disease; Liver Water and Tonification point
Lv-3 (=): balances the Liver; moves the Liver channel; brightens and benefits eyes to improve vision; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
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