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reproductive system
premature ejaculation
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Heart and Kidney not Communicating; Yang Shi (Excess); Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) with Empty Fire Blazing; Kidney Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency); Kidney Qi Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Failing to Grasp the Qi; Spleen Qi Sinking; Liver Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Shi (Excess) of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
» therapeutic note: see also "prostatitis" if involved
» illustrative combinations:
UB-23, Sp-6 and Kd-12 (+): strengthen Kidney to retain Jing (Essence) (Finkelstein, p. 55)
CV-3, Kd-11 and Sp-9 for spermatorrhea, impotence and premature ejaculation; (Shanghai, p. 188)
UB-23 and UB-47/52 (n+d. D): five cones of direct moxa, green bean size, alternating days (So, 1987, p. 242): tonify Kidney Yang
Lv-5 and CV-4: strengthen Yang "at the base", i.e., Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 74);
CV-4, Lv-5 and Sp-6: strengthen sexual response (Finkelstein, p. 74);
UB-47/52, GV-4, UB-23, CV-4, CV-6 and UB-26: treat "flaccid Yang (impotence), nocturnal emission and seminal incontinence" (Flaws, 1989, p. 97)
Sp-6; CV-4 and CV-3; St-36 and St-25; UB-31, UB-32, UB-33 and UB-34; Kd-23, UB-47/52 and Sp-9; UB-67 and Kd-12 for spermatorrhea (Mann, p. 133)
Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which seminal emission is a symptom of Shi (Excess)
CV-3 and Sp-6: regulate the Qi function of the Lower Warmer and the function of the genital organs - Sp-6 sends Qi up; CV-3 sends it deep (Finkelstein, p. 84)
GV-4 and UB-23: reinforce the Vital Qi of the Kidney and strengthen Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4, UB-23, Kd-3 and CV-4 (D): support the Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4, UB-23 and Kd-3: invigorate the Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4, UB-47/52 and Kd-3: strengthen the Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4 and CV-4: warm the Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4 and Sp-1: replenish and benefit the Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4 and GV-20: strengthen the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and support the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) (Finkelstein, p. 78)
Lu-7 and Kd-6 (+): together open Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthen Kidney function of grasping the Qi; stimulate Lung's descending function and benefit throat
Kd-2 and Sp-6: tonify the Kidney; consolidate or astringe the Jing (Essence) (Flaws, 1989, p. 70; Finkelstein, p. 27)
GV-4 and GV-20: strengthen the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and support the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) (Finkelstein, p. 78)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
GV-20 (D): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; cools the body (D) (Finkelstein, p. 81); warms the Yang and causes the Yang to ascend (D); regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); stimulates the pineal; secures the lower Orifices (D); Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-4 (+ and/or d. D): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Kidney and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and Yang to the pelvis to mobilize the Yin of the pelvis; stimulates adrenals and testes (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; "Gate of Life Fire"
GV-3 (+): reinforces the Kidney and regulates the Kidney Qi; warms the Xue (Blood) Chamber and the Palace of Jing (Essence); distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the pelvis; influences testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
jing gong (+): tonifies Kidney Yang; warms the Jing (Essence)
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; clears Empty Heat; fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; treats genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-15 (=): calms the Heart and the Shen; nourishes and strengthens the Heart; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi; reinforces the Heart Qi; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); clears Heart Fire; relaxes the chest; Heart Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the Brain and Marrow; prevents or relieves general stress fatigue or premature senility (Finkelstein, p. 44); benefits the ears and brightens the eyes; strengthens the Heart (Ross, 1985, p. 130); strengthens Kidney function of reception of Qi; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; influences adrenals; expels stones; counterbalances Liver Fire; drains Heat from the Lower Warmer; resolves Dampness; regulates fluid system, volatilizes the Bladder, and promotes diuresis; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; benefits the knees; controls the bones and teeth; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (+): strengthens the Will power; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; stabilizes Kidney Qi; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; influences the pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates and facilitates the Water Pathways; eases urination; affects the genitals; resolves Dampness; strengthens the lower back (-, then +); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
UB-26 (+): regulates the Lower Warmer; resolves Dampness and dries Damp-Cold; "relates to Kidney Yin" (Finkelstein, p. 45)
GV-1 (+): strengthens perineal muscle tone; opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel); harmonizes Yin and Yang; secures the lower Orifices; Du Mai (Governing Vessel) Entry and Luo Connecting point
CV-6 (+ and/or d. D): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; regulates Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms and strengthens the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies the Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces the Jing (Essence); preserves sexual fluids (Finkelstein, p. 86); Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5: important point for concentration of Qi in the body
CV-4 (+ and/or d. D): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; roots the Ethereal Soul; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; stimulates testes and sex hormones; warms the Kidney Yang and the Lower Warmer (D); eliminates Cold in the genitals and Lower Warmer (D); ten cones of direct moxa, green bean size; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-3 (+): assists the transforming functions of Qi; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; influences the testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); tonifies sexual function; regulates the Lower Warmer; Bladder Mu Alarm point
CV-2 (+): stimulates internal secretions (Finkelstein, p. 84); warms the Yang and reinforces the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) and Foot Jue Yin (Liver) channel on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
nang di (d. D): treats weak force of ejaculation; seven cones of direct moxa, one-half rice grain size, with resultant sensation radiating to the perineum (So, 1984, p. 63)
Kd-13 (+): influences the pituitary gland (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies the Kidney and Jing (Essence); reinforces Kidney Qi; beneficial to the reproductive organs; clears the Lower Warmer; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel; Confluence of Vital Qi (Mann, p. 47)
Kd-12 (+): reinforces Kidney Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); helps regulate seminal emission; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
Kd-11 (+): dissipates Dampness
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; regulates the pores and sweating
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; nourishes the Heart; cools and clears Heat; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin); regulates the Lower Warmer; 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)
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; cools and descends Heat; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); reinforces the Kidney to accept Qi (Finkelstein, p. 53); strengthens control of ejaculation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
Kd-2 (+): nourishes Yin; warms Cold; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang) and Jing (Essence); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); clears Obstruction from Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and Bladder channels in lower back (bleed); Kidney Fire point
Sp-9 (+): regulates and tonifies Spleen (esp. Yang); regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; benefits and regulates the Lower Warmer; dispels Damp-Heat; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-8 (=): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); promotes circulation of Qi, esp. in Spleen channel, and Xue (Blood); stabilizes Kidney Qi; halts spontaneous seminal emission; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+): nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); regulates Xue (Blood) circulation; frees Qi Stagnation; spreads the Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; benefits the Kidney; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; regulates the Xue (Blood) Chamber and the Palace of Jing (Essence) (Flaws, 1989, p. 46); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; harmonizes the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and circulation of Qi in the Middle Warmer; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); transforms Dampness and Damp-Heat; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves trauma to testicles and treats genital organs; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Lv-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-5 (+): spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; tonifies Liver and Yang; relieves Obstruction in Lower Warmer; secures Jing (Essence); tonifies and warms Fire of Life function as manifested in sexuality (Finkelstein, p. 74); relaxes the sinews; frees the channels; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (- or =): pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and drains Liver Fire; subdues Liver Yang; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source, Shu Stream and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
ear: testicle, shen men, uterus, endocrine, external genitalia
footnotes
Reprinted from Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ross, Jeremy, 2nd ed, p. 75, 1985, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.