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cutaneous system
frostbite
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) with Qi Stagnation; Cold in the Channels
» illustrative combinations:
Initially needle around the perimeter of the affected area with shallow pricking insertions, then warm with moxa stick. Needle GV-14, GV-26 and Kd-1 (strong stimulation) if large surfaces of the body are affected (Shanghai, p. 666)
» notes:
avoid wine or marijuana: aggravates chilblains affecting Liver Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation (Ambrose)
point analysis
» general points for palpation and consideration:
local points: needle around perimeter of affected area with shallow pricking insertions, then warm with moxa stick
GV-14 (+): relieves Exterior conditions; dissipates Wind and Cold; stimulates immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation; clears and awakens the Brain and Mind; opens and restores the Yang by spreading Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and whole body; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-13
GV-26 (+): clears the Shen, Brain and senses and revives consciousness; dispels Wind; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); raises blood pressure (Finkelstein, p. 83); frees the channels and invigorates the Qi circulation
Kd-1 (+): pacifies the Shen; energizes the entire system (ind. D) (Finkelstein, p. 52); revives consciousness; reinforces the Kidney; Kidney Jing Well, Wood, Dispersion and Entry point
local points:
PC-6: esp. with hands affected: local; suppresses pain; spreads the Qi and facilitates the Qi function of the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates blood pressure and reestablishes the pulse; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
Lu-7 (=): esp. with face and ears affected; circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi to expel Wind, dispel Cold, and disperse the Exterior; promotes sweating; benefits the ears; treats Shi (Excess) patterns; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); command point of the head and neck
LI-4 (=): esp. with face and ears affected; releases the Exterior; dispels Exterior Wind, including Wind-Cold; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; activates Wei (Protective) Qi; induces or stabilizes sweating; tonifies Lung Qi; sedates pain; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; command point of the face and mouth
Kd-7 (+): esp. with feet affected: local; strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens the Kidney; stimulates adrenals and thyroid; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-8 (+): esp. with feet affected: local; tonifies the Kidney; removes obstructions from the channels; removes masses; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
ear: corresponding area, adrenal, lung, occiput, spleen, heat point
footnotes