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cutaneous system
lice/scabies
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Wind-Damp and/or Wind-Heat

» therapeutic note: while acupuncture and moxibustion may provide significant benefits in prevention and in treating the symptoms of lice, scabies and other cutaneous parasites, the highest effectiveness in their eradication is best achieved through the external application of medicinal substances

» illustrative combinations:
• LI-11 and Sp-10 (d. D) for scabies; if long-standing or if pus present, apply five cones of direct moxa, red bean size (So, 1987, p. 326)
• LI-11, LI-5, UB-13, UB-17, Sp-10 and UB-54/40 for scabies; if chronic or if pus exudes from the lesions, apply moxa to LI-11 and Sp-10 ("only once!") (McWilliams, et al., Lesson 31, p. 194)
• LI-11 (ginger moxa); UB-67, GB-31, Kd-3, UB-54/40, LI-15 and LI-10 for scabies (McWilliams, et al., Lesson 31, p. 194)
• for ringworm apply indirect moxa with instrument to affected area; apply finely crushed garlic to area to alleviate possible temporary aggravation of itching and/or pain (So, 1987, p. 326)
• LI-5 and LI-15 (-): disperse extreme heat related to skin rashes (Ellis, et al, 1988, 1988, p. 96)
• UB-67 and St-15: treat itching diseases that are accompanied by pain (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 122)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
UB-13 (-): clears Wind-Heat from the skin; calms itching; promotes the circulation of Qi of the Lung; harmonizes the Ying and Xue (Blood); Lung Shu Associated point
• UB-17 (-): regulates Xue (Blood); clears Heat in the Xue (Blood)
• UB-54/40 (-): clears Heat in the Xue (Blood); transforms Damp-Heat; treats genital pain; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
LI-15 (-): expels Wind; harmonizes the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; benefits skin Qi; limits excessive sweating
LI-11 (-): eliminates Wind; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; cools and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); improves immune function (Finkelstein, p. 9); eliminates Dampness through the Intestines; reduces inflammation; frees the channels; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point
LI-5 (-): expels Wind and Heat; dissipates Yang Ming (Large Intestine and Stomach) Heat; "an exceptionally effective point" for scabies (McWilliams, et al., Lesson 31, p. 194); Large Intestine Fire point
• Ht-6 (-): pacifies the Shen; eliminates itching; Heart Xi Cleft Accumulation point
• Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and calms the Heart to relieve itching; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; frees the channels; Lung Yuan Source, Shu Stream, Earth and Dispersion point
• SI-5 (-): dispels Wind-Heat; pacifies the Shen; spreads Lung Qi; regulates Qi of the Small Intestine; Small Intestine Jing River, Fire and Horary point
• SI-3 (+): pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; dispels Dampness and Internal Heat; tonifies the Small Intestine; assists in the treatment of scabies; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
PC-7 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat and Wind-Heat; dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); assists in the treatment of scabies; Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
• St-15 (-): regulates circulation of Qi; clears and discharges Lung Heat
• CV-7 (-): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates and clears Obstruction from the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Xue (Blood), esp. in the Lower Warmer; esp. for genital sweating and itching; Mu Alarm point of the Lower Warmer
Sp-10 (-): harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); cools Heat, dissipates Wind, and transforms Damp-Heat in the Xue (Blood); reduces inflammation
• Kd-10 (=): tonifies Kidney (especially Yin and Qi); dispels Heat (especially Lower Warmer); expels Dampness from Lower Warmer; clears Heat in the Xue (Blood); regulates and soothes the Lower Warmer; relieves genital pain and itching; Kidney He Sea Uniting, Water and Horary point
• Lv-5 (-): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; benefits urogenital area and resolves Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer to stop itching; Liver Luo Connecting point
• Kd-6 (=): pacifies the Shen; cools and clears Heat; opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); dispels Dampness; relieve itching in the genitals; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
• Kd-2 (-): nourishes Yin; eliminates Heat and clears Fire to cool the Xue (Blood); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); relieves genital pain and itching; Kidney Ying Spring and Fire point
• UB-67 (-): dispels Wind and clears Heat; calms the Shen; regulates and promotes flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); eliminates Dampness; transforms Damp-Heat; effects lymphatic system (Finkelstein, p. 51); Bladder Jing Well, Metal, Tonification and Exit point


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