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reproductive system
uterine fibroids
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), possibly with Cold, with Qi Stagnation, or with Blood Dryness; Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); dysfunction of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and/or Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Xu (Deficiency) of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and/or Shi (Excess) of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
» therapeutic note:
indirect moxa applied to needles to resolve Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and dispel mass
see also "menorrhagia" and/or "metrorrhagia" if appropriate
» illustrative and related combinations:
Lu-7 and Kd-6: open the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) which nourishes the Uterus and regulates menstruation; usually indicated by head and neck pain, abdominal distension, vaginal discharge and other symptoms of congestion; menstrual disorders are usually a part of Shi (Excess) effecting the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which menstrual disorders are a general symptom of Shi (Excess), and reproductive disorders are a general symptom of dysfunction
UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which gynecological problems are a Xu (Deficiency) symptom
Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) which transports Yin and for which gynecological problems are a Shi (Excess) symptom
UB-31, Sp-6 and GB-3: have strong hormonal action on women (Finkelstein, p. 46)
CV-15, CV-16, CV-19, Kd-13, Sp-6, Kd-11, UB-47/52, GB-37, GB-5, UB-60 and CV-10: influence the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
Kd-13, UB-67, Kd-7, GB-37, Sp-6, Kd-2, GV-4 and Lv-3: influence the ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
CV-3, CV-6, Lv-1, Kd-10, CV-4, Lv-3, Kd-2, Sp-6, Sp-2, St-12, St-10, Ht-1, PC-3 and UB-54/40 for irregular menstruation (Shanghai, p. 669) and/or abnormal uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 673)
Kd-8 and UB-55: treat uterine bleeding due to Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 252)
Sp-1, CV-6, Sp-10 and Sp-6 for abnormal uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 290)
zi gong, CV-5, CV-3 and UB-23: treat persistent uterine bleeding (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 404)
Lu-6, St-36, Sp-6, CV-4, CV-3 and Kd-3 for abnormal uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 673)
CV-4 and Sp-1 stop uterine bleeding (Finkelstein, p. 86)
Lv-1 and Sp-1 (D both): treat hypermenorrhea (Finkelstein, p. 72)
Ht-5, Lv-2 and Sp-6 for excess uterine bleeding
CV-4, CV-6 and Sp-6 (-): promote Qi circulation and remove Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); (+) reinforce Qi, nourish Xue (Blood, and overcome Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) (Finkelstein, p. 85)
St-28, St-29 and/or St-30 (- and/or D): regulate Qi, move Xue (Blood)
St-36 and Sp-6 (- and/or D): build and move Xue (Blood) and Qi
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)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; fortifies the Spleen and 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-17 (+ and/or D): tonifies the Qi; nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. invigorates with D); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; nourishes Dry Xue (Blood); enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (+): tonifies the Liver; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+ and/or D): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies the Spleen and benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); nourishes and contains the Xue (Blood); dispels Cold and relieves pain; softens hard masses; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and/or D): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; benefits the knees; benefits the bones; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-31, UB-32, UB-33 and/or UB-34: bring Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46); regulate the Lower Warmer, Uterus and menstruation; consolidate the Jing (Essence); invigorate the Xue (Blood) and Kidney Qi; remove Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; open the pelvis and disperse Lower Warmer Stagnation
UB-55 (+): reinforces the Kidney; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Qi in the Uterus; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; relieves pain; palpation: major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto); Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
SI-3 (+): regulates the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); treats pituitary imbalance, using location reactive to palpation, often ca. SI-3.5 (Matsumoto); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
LI-11 (=): regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; harmonizes the Xue (Blood); improves immune function (Finkelstein, p. 9); Large Intestine Earth and Tonification point
Lu-7 (+): opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-13 (+ and/or D): 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, esp. female; influences development of the Uterus (D); regulates and warms the Uterus, esp. with D; clears the Lower Warmer; palpation: uterus reflex point (Matsumoto)
CV-7 (+ and/or D): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) (D); regulates menses and the Xue (Blood); controls Xue (Blood) in the Uterus; influences all sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 87); palpation: acts as an abdominal reflection of Sp-6, which is also named "yin crossing"; also hardness to palpation indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto); Mu Alarm point of the Lower Warmer; receives Qi from Kidney and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) via secondary channels
CV-6 (- or + 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) (esp. with D); influences pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); captures the Blood and stops bleeding (+); regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); moves Qi and Xue (Blood) in Lower Warmer; regulates the menses
CV-4 (+ and/or D): regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; strengthens the Spleen; 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) and restraining the Xue (Blood); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; warms the Kidney Yang, the Lower Warmer and Uterus (D); eliminates Cold in the genitals and Lower Warmer (D); regulates the Uterus and menses; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; at CV-4 the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) separates from the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) (Finkelstein, p. 85)
CV-3 (- and/or D): alleviates Damp-Heat, esp. in the Uterus; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; regulates the Lower Warmer, Uterus and menses; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; relieves pain; Bladder Mu Alarm point
CV-2 (-): stimulates internal secretions (Finkelstein, p. 84); warms the Yang and reinforces the Kidney; regulates menses; regulates and tonifies the Uterus
zi gong (=): tonifies and warms Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates the Uterus
St-25 (- and D): supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; regulates the Stomach and Spleen; regulates Qi, esp. Ying (Constructive) Qi and Wei (Protective) Qi (Finkelstein, p. 15); eliminates Qi Stagnation and/or Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the abdomen; regulates the menses and promotes Xue (Blood) circulation; moves and regulates pelvic Qi; relieves uterine pain; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point
St-28 (- and D): regulates Qi; activates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
St-29 (- and D): promotes Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation to move Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); treats Yin of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menstruation; warms Lower Warmer Cold, esp. the Uterus; special effect on reproductive organs; stops pain
St-30 (- and D): warms the Lower Warmer and Uterus to dissipate Cold; harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); treats genital problems; regulates menstruation; effects round and broad ligaments of the uterus; 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); palpation: gynecological reflex point (Matsumoto); indicator for weak immune system (Matsumoto); if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17); Entry point of Sea of Nourishment; Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Jiao Hui Intersecting of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) on the Foot Yang Ming (Stomach) channel
St-36 (+ and/or D): regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens the Spleen and replenishes the Middle Warmer; removes Cold of the abdomen; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi and spreads Liver Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-13 (- and D): resolves abdominal masses; regulates Qi flow; relieves pain; soothes the Liver; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Jue Yin (Liver) and Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) channel on the Foot Tai Yin (Spleen) channel
Sp-10 (+): tonifies and invigorates Xue (Blood); harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses
Sp-9 (+): regulates and tonifies Spleen (esp. Yang); regulates the Lower Warmer; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-8 (- and D): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); promotes circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); harmonizes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and reduce pain; regulates and adjusts the Uterus; regulates menstruation; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+ and D): 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); strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; regulates and nourishes the Xue (Blood); dispels Cold from the Xue (Blood); moves the Xue (Blood) and transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); frees Qi Stagnation and spreads Liver Qi; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; tonifies the Kidney; stimulates activity of the Uterus, regulates the menses, and reduces menstrual pain; 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; dispels Cold from the abdomen and relieves pain (D) - note: better than Sp-3 for pain (Finkelstein, p. 26); moves and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; harmonizes the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and circulation of Qi in the Middle Warmer; regulates the Xue (Blood), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and menstrual cycle; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Sea of Xue (Blood); disperses Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; descends the Turbid; treats genital organs; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
Sp-1 (- and/or D): strengthens and warms the Spleen (esp. with D); strengthens the Yang and elevates Yang Qi; benefits the Qi; manages and stimulates the flow of Xue (Blood); strengthens Spleen's function of holding Xue (Blood) in vessels and stops bleeding (esp. with D); regulates menstruation; dispels Cold from Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Jing Well and Wood point
Lv-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; treats uterine fibroids; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-3 (=): regulates the Liver and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; influences the ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-1 (- and/or D): regulates and tonifies the Liver, esp. Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); harmonizes the Ying (Constructive) Qi; contains the Xue (Blood), i.e., stops bleeding, by cooling and clearing Heat in the Xue (Blood); regulates menses; relieves Obstruction in the Lower Warmer (-); Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point
Kd-8 (=): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); stops abdominal pain; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menstruation; adjusts Qi and Xue (Blood) in the Uterus and genitals; regulates female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney; removes masses; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-6 (+): 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 (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin); promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; sedates pain; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Kd-5 (+): reinforces the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; moves the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Kd-3 (+ and/or D): 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; warms Cold; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); promotes function of the Uterus; regulates menses; Kidney Yuan Source, Shu Stream and Earth point
UB-60 (-): promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; influences the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reinforces the Kidney; rectifies Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; relieves pain; Bladder Fire point
UB-62 (+): opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
footnotes