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mental/emotional
post-traumatic stress disorder
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Heart Qi Xu (Deficiency); Shen Disturbance; Heart Misted by Cold Phlegm; Heart and Kidney not Communicating; Liver Wind Arising From Liver Yang Rising; Jing (Essence) Deficiency; Shi (Excess) of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Shi (Excess) of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
» therapeutic note: see also conditions which may be manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder, such as "anger", "anxiety", "depression", "fear", "grief", "mania","manic depression", "nightmares" and the myriad of potential illnesses that might also appear
» illustrative combinations:
Lv-3 and LI-4: open the Four Gates; regulate Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation; remove Obstruction of the channels; open the Orifices; release bodily tension; relax clenching of jaws; free constraint; calm the mind; relieve mental cloudiness; provide sedative and analgesic effect; pacify Liver Yang (Finkelstein, p. 7; Flaws, 1989, p. 76)
CV-11 and PC-6: open the chest and diaphragm, harmonize the Stomach, and stop vomiting (-); reduce Heart Fire to ease the Mind (Finkelstein, p. 88); "sweep away bitterness in the chest" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 356)
Kd-27 with tender sacral point for depression (Matsumoto)
Kd-3, UB-23 and UB-15: adjust disharmony of Heart and Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 53)
UB-15, UB-23 and PC-6: descend Heart Fire, communicate Heart and Kidney, and treat spermatorrhea with dreams (Finkelstein, p. 40)
Lu-11, GV-26 and Sp-1: clear the Brain, regain mental clarity; release Heat and stabilize nerves (Finkelstein, p. 5)
CV-14, TW-10 and UB-15: treat mental instability (Shanghai, p. 178)
GV-24 and GB-13 (-): relieve "severe anxiety and fears" (Maciocia, p. 472)
GV-23, GV-16 and UB-62: tranquilize the mind and calm the emotions (Finkelstein, p. 82)
UB-15 and Ht-7: calm the Heart Spirit, remove Obstruction from the Orifices of the Heart, calm the emotions, and treat insomnia due to Xu (Deficiency) of the Heart and Spleen (Flaws, 1989, p. 78; Finkelstein, p. 40)
Ht-7, PC-6, UB-15, Sp-6 and Kd-3: treat loss of sleep, forgetfulness, palpitations and dream-disturbed sleep (Flaws, 1989, p. 98)
Sp-1 and St-45 (D): drain perverse Heat and cure excess of dreams and light sleep (Finkelstein, p. 25)
PC-6, St-45, St-44, CV-15 and CV-14 for nightmares , esp. in association with neurasthenia (McWilliams, et al., Lesson 31, p. 160)
UB-58, St-23 and St-24 for psychosis (madness and insanity) (Shanghai, p. 630)
GV-26, Lu-11, Sp-1, PC-7, UB-62 (hot needle), GV-16, St-6 (warming needle), CV-24, PC-8, GV-23, CV-1 (for males; for females, use a point at the opening of the vagina), LI-11 (hot needle) and hai quan (prick) known as the thirteen Ghost points, these are needled in the order presented for psychosis (madness and insanity) (Shanghai, p. 630)
CV-4, CV-12, CV-22 and GV-9 are the Reunion Points of the Yin and Yang, they are needled when there is conflict between Yin and Yang, according to Su Wen (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-15, PC-8, Sp-6, Kd-1, Kd-3, CV-12, GB-30, St-36 and LI-4 are the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang (Li, p. 627-628; Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 66)
UB-15, UB-11, UB-13, UB-17, UB-18, UB-20 and UB-23: disperse Yang Shi (Excess) in the organs (Finkelstein, p. 40)
GV-26, Lu-11, Sp-1, PC-7, UB-62, GV-16, St-6, CV-24, PC-8, GV-23, CV-1 and LI-11 for mania and melancholia (Lee and Cheung, p. 325)
UB-58, St-23 and St-24 for melancholia and mania with protrusion of the tongue (Lee and Cheung, p. 325)
GV-15, GV-20, CV-11, PC-6, Ht-5 and Sp-6 (also consider Kd-4, GB-34, Lv-5 and Ht-7) for melancholia (Lee and Cheung, p. 324)
CV-13 and Ht-7: treat "manic running amok" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 357)
Ht-7 and PC-5: awaken the Soul (Finkelstein, p. 33)
Ht-7 and GV-24: quiet the Soul and clear the Brain (Finkelstein, p. 33)
Ht-7, CV-14 and Sp-6: nourish the Xue (Blood); ease the Mind and calm the nerves (Finkelstein, p. 33)
Ht-7, PC-6 and Sp-6: calm the Heart and ease the Mind (Finkelstein, p. 33)
Ht-7 and UB-15: clear the Heart Shen and remove Obstruction to calm the nerves and emotions (Finkelstein, p. 33)
UB-15 and PC-8: suppress Heart Fire to calm the Spirit and ease the Mind (Flaws, 1989, p. 78; Finkelstein, p. 40)
CV-14, TW-10 and UB-15: treat mental instability (Shanghai, p. 178)
CV-14, Ht-7 and PC-6: nourish Xue (Blood), calm the nerves, and ease the Mind (Finkelstein, p. 90)
Ht-7, UB-15 and LI-1 for unclear mind
consider treatment for "Internal Dragons" or "External Dragons"; External Dragons: GV-20, UB-11, UB-23, UB-61; Internal Dragons: Master point 1/4" below CV-15, St-25, St-32, St-41; In both treatments, sedate first. If the person and the pulses change, fine. If no change with sedation, then tonify. (Worsley)
SI-3 and UB-62: open the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) for which Shen disorders are a symptom of Shi (Excess)
PC-6 and Sp-4: open the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) for which nightmares are a symptom of Shi (Excess)
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:
si shen cong (=): pacify the Shen; subdue Internal Wind
GV-20 (= and/or D): promotes mental clarity; stabilizes the body against shock; 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); elevates the Clear Qi; spreads Liver Qi; extinguishes Liver Wind from upper body and pacifies Liver; stimulates the pineal; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-16 (= or -): calms the Shen and quiets the Soul; benefits and clears the Brain; drains Fire; eliminates Yang Shi (Excess) from upper body and cleanses Yang which has been obscured by Phlegm; stimulates the pituitary and central nervous system (Finkelstein, p. 80); clears Heart of pathogenic Heat; eliminates Liver Wind; treats diverse mental/emotional disturbances such as mania, delirium, depression, suicidal behavior, fear and fright; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Marrow point; sixth of the thirteen Ghost points
GV-9 (-): regulates the Qi functions; expands the chest and diaphragm; clears Liver Fire and Heat; regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; treats a wide variety of mental disorders; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang; directly linked to CV-22
GV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; strengthens the Kidney and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); "Gate of Life Fire"
an mian (-): calms the Shen; clears the Brain; assists sleep
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; clears Empty Heat; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; descends Rebellious Qi; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-15 (= or +): strengthens and clears the Brain; calms the Heart and the Shen; nourishes, strengthens and opens the Heart; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi; reinforces the Heart Qi; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Heart; clears Heart Fire; transforms Heart Phlegm; relaxes the chest; Heart Shu Associated point
UB-16 (-): calms the Heart and Shen; clears the Mind; benefits the breath and the Diaphragm; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Heart; disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); assists recovery from nervous breakdown (Mann, p. 33); Du Mai (Governing Vessel) Shu Associated point
UB-39/44 (+): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; regulates the Heart Qi; expands and relaxes the chest; clears Heat; Heart psychospiritual associated point
UB-18 (-): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the Brain; benefits the Liver and Gall Bladder; extinguishes Liver Wind; clears Liver Fire and Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver 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); strengthens the Heart (Ross, 1985, p. 130); strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; influences adrenals; counterbalances Liver Fire; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (=): strengthens the Will power; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; influences the pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
yin tang (-): pacifies the Shen; clears the Mind; promotes relaxation; eliminates Interior Wind
GV-23 (=): clears the Mind; brightens the eyes; tenth of the thirteen Ghost points; in Vietnamese, this point is called "Than Duung, MihnCuong, Qui Duong": "Route of the Gods, Clear Spirit, Route of the Devil" (Finkelstein, p. 82)
GV-26 (-): clears the Shen, Brain and senses; pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; regulates Rebellious Qi of Yin and Yang to harmonize Yin and Yang; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); expels Internal Wind; transforms Heart Phlegm
Lu-1 (+ or -): regulates Qi of the Upper Warmer and Lung; enhances oxygenation; increases Qi and stamina; nourishes Lung Yin; aids release of old emotions (-); cools and disperses Heat and Yang from the Upper Warmer, chest and lungs; disperses Qi or Phlegm Stagnation; disperses fullness from the chest and stops pain; Lung Mu Alarm and Entry point
Lu-3 (+ or -): removes Obstructions of the rising Qi flow (opens a large "Window of the Sky") and reestablishes the circulation between the Liver and the Lung to treat Liver/Lung disharmonies (Finkelstein, p. 1), hence reestablishes connection between soul and personality; regulates Lung Qi; increases oxygen to brain; supervises the Qi; Window of the Sky point
LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; activates Wei (Protective) Qi and stimulates the immune system; tonifies Lung Qi; tonifies Metal to restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang
TW-10 (-): pacifies the Shen and Heart; clears the Brain; regulates Qi circulation of the Triple Warmer; expands and relaxes the chest; descends Rebellious Qi; Triple Warmer He Sea Upper Uniting, Dispersion and Earth point
PC-6 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates the balance between External and Internal to regulate the Qi of Yin and Yang (Finkelstein, p. 58); awakens the Brain by improving intracranial circulation; treats petit mal seizures; tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); releases and expands the diaphragm; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; harmonizes the Stomach; descends Rebellious Qi to resolve nausea, reduce eructations, and stop vomiting; 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); ninth of the thirteen Ghost points
PC-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the emotions, e.g., if easily saddened or crying and always frightened; clears Fire of Heart and Pericardium; draws Xu (Deficiency) Fire back into the Mind; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); opens Heart Orifices; relaxes the chest; harmonizes the Stomach; influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); treats insanity, emotional upsets from breaking off relationships (Maciocia, p. 436), severe anxiety and mania, fear, panic, fright, etc.; reported to be most effective for calming the Shen when treating women and Shi (Excess) (Maciocia, p. 436); Pericardium Yuan Source, Shu Stream, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point; fourth of the thirteen Ghost points
Ht-3 (=): pacifies the Shen and Soul; regulates the Heart Qi; enhances stability with nervous exhaustion; Heart He Sea Uniting and Water point; "Joy of Life" point (Finkelstein, p. 32)
Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen; soothes and calms the Heart; relieves palpitations, insomnia and fear; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); removes Qi Stagnation in the Heart; clears Heat of Heart; regulates and tonifies the Heart, esp. Heart Qi; opens the chest; stabilizes sweating, esp. night sweats; reported to be most effective for calming the Shen when treating men and Xu (Deficiency) patterns. (Maciocia, p. 436); Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; Ghost point (Finkelstein, p. 32)
SI-3 (-): consolidates the Surface and stops sweating (-); pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); treats pituitary imbalance, using location reactive to palpation, often ca. SI-3.5 (Matsumoto); transforms Heart Phlegm; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
CV-22 (=): facilitates and regulates movement of Lung Qi; opens the Lung; transforms Phlegm; descends Rebellious Qi; Window of the Sky point; directly linked to GV-9; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
CV-17 (= or +): calms the emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; clears the Lung; enhances breathing; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi of the chest; expands the chest and soothes the diaphragm; transforms Phlegm; suppresses nausea; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Upper Sea of Qi; Center Reunion point of the Breath
CV-14 (-): clears the Heart and stabilizes the Shen; regulates and invigorates the Qi, esp. moves Heart Qi; expands and clears the chest; disperses congested Phlegm in the chest and diaphragm, esp. when contributing to emotional motor seizures; benefits the diaphragm; harmonizes the Stomach and facilitates movement in the Middle Warmer; acts on the nervous system and brain through the solar plexus and releases tension throughout whole body (Finkelstein, p. 90); Heart Mu Alarm point
CV-13 (-): calms the Heart and Shen; invigorates the Qi; clears Heat of Heart and Stomach and relieves fullness in the chest and epigastric region; harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
CV-12 (+ or =): builds Heart Yang; regulates the Stomach Qi and harmonizes the Stomach; benefits and soothes the Qi; warms and tonifies the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs); Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang; one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang
CV-11 (-): moves and strengthens the Spleen; harmonizes the Stomach; loosens the Center; aids digestion
CV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; grounds the Shen when there is Empty-Heat (Maciocia, p. 207); moves Heart Qi; 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); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; roots the Ethereal Soul; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
Kd-27 (+): regulates and volatilizes the Lung; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; expands and relaxes chest; harmonizes the Stomach; fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang); resolves Phlegm
Kd-25 (-): pacifies the Shen; ventilates the Lung; opens the chest; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang)
Kd-24 (=): resurrects the Spirit (Worsley); revitalizes the sense of self; pacifies the Shen; opens and releases the chest; reverses Rebellious Qi; tonifies the Kidney
Kd-16 (=): benefits the Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); "strengthens function of the Kidney, giving renewed strength to body and mind" (Finkelstein, p. 55); palpation: reflection of birth trauma (Matsumoto); Spleen reflex point (Nan Jing as per Matsumoto); adrenal cortex reflex point (Nasako as per Matsumoto); Kidney Mu Alarm point (Manaka as per Matsumoto)
St-15 (-): treats physical and mental sequelae of a trauma or shock (Mann, p. 12); regulates circulation of Qi; expedites and facilitates flow of Qi and Xue (Blood) in the chest; treats Spleen Xu (Deficiency), Liver Shi (Excess) (Finkelstein, p. 14)
Sp-21 (=): facilitates Qi and Xue (Blood) flow; removes gaps in Qi flow throughout the body (Finkelstein, p. 31); expands and relaxes the chest; relaxes diaphragm and motivates breathing; Spleen Exit point; Great Luo Connecting point
Lv-14 (-): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; relaxes lower rib cage, encourages breathing and relieves pain in hypochondrium; strengthens the Spleen and Stomach; relieves Food Stagnation; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood); Liver Mu Alarm point
Lv-13 (-): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits the 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)
St-36 (- and/or +): facilitates the Lung and regulates Wei (Protective) Qi so as to resist External invasion; calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses Stagnation in the Upper Warmer; builds Heart Yang; strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; eliminates Dampness; relieves nausea and vomiting; spreads Liver Qi and benefits the Gall Bladder; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point; one of the Nine Needles for Returning Yang
St-40 (-): clears and calms the Shen; regulates Lung and relieves chest congestion; strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and opens up the Middle Warmer; transforms Phlegm and descends the Turbid; strengthens Kidney Yin and drains Liver Yang; Stomach Luo Connecting point
St-45 (- and/or D): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the Mind; facilitates flow of Qi; regulates Yin-Yang, clears and disperses Heat from the upper body and Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine) channels, esp. Stomach Heat; brightens the eyes; sedates pain; relieves mania, hysteria, insomnia, excessive dreaming, and dream-disturbed sleep; Stomach Jing Well, Metal and Dispersion point
nao qing (=): clears the Brain; refreshes mental clarity; enhances memory
Sp-6 (+): nourishes Yin and Xue (Blood); transforms Dampness; nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); frees Qi Stagnation; spreads the Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; benefits the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-4 (=): pacifies the Shen; moves and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; harmonizes the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and circulation of Qi in the Middle Warmer; regulates and stabilizes the Stomach; reestablishes harmony between Stomach and Spleen (Matsumoto); regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); 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)
Sp-1 ( = and/or D): pacifies the Shen; clears the Heart and Brain; brings thoughts down (D); regulates Yin-Yang; strengthens the Yang and elevates Yang Qi; Spleen Jing Well and Wood point; first of the thirteen Ghost points
Kd-9 (-): pacifies the Shen; opens the chest; sedates fright; relieves anxiety and emotional tension of Kidney origin (Maciocia, p. 253); dissipates Heat from the Heart; strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; dissolves Phlegm; regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); warms the Kidney; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yin and Jing (Essence); Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) Entry point and Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; stimulates the adrenals, thyroid and testes; regulates the pores and sweating; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; regulates the Kidney; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); Kidney Luo Connecting 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; 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
Kd-1 (+): pacifies the Shen; tranquilizes the Mind; energizes the entire system (ind. D) (Finkelstein, p. 52); regulates Yin and Yang; clears Fire and Heat (especially in the head); pacifies and calms the Heart; transforms Heart Heat; nourishes Yin, esp. Kidney Yin (and thereby suppresses Liver Fire); reinforces the Kidney and benefits the Jing (Essence); Kidney Jing Well, Wood, Dispersion and Entry point; one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang
UB-62 (=): cools and clears Fire and Heat; clears the Shen and Heart; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders; Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); fifth of the thirteen Ghost points
Lv-5 (-): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; tonifies Liver and Yang; secures Jing (Essence); tonifies and warms Fire of Life function as manifested in sexuality (Finkelstein, p. 74); Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); clears head and thinking; relieves headache; regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); opens the channels and relaxes convulsions, spasms and cramps; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
GB-40 (= or +): promotes decisiveness, courage and initiative (Maciocia, p. 451); clears and drains Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; spreads the Liver Qi; frees the channels; Gall Bladder Yuan Source point
ear: shen men, sympathetic
footnotes
Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.
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.