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endocrine system
seasonal affective disorder
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Liver Qi Stagnation; Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Spleen Damp; Damp Phlegm; Spleen Qi Deficiency; Yang Deficiency; dysfunction of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and/or Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Xu (Deficiency) of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)

» therapeutic note: see also "depression" and/or "pituitary dysfunction"

» illustrative combinations:
• Sp-4 <-> PC-6 (+): nourish Sea of Xue (Blood); regulate Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• LI-4 and Lv-3 open the Four Gates; regulate Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation; remove Obstruction of the channels; release bodily tension; relax clenching of jaws; free constraint; calm the mind; relieve mental cloudiness (Finkelstein, p. 7; Flaws, 1989, p. 76)
• PC-6 and Ht-7: regulate and harmonize the Heart and Pericardium (Finkelstein, p. 59)
• 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)
• Ht-7, UB-15 and LI-1: for unclear mind
• UB-15, UB-23 and Kd-9: adjust disharmony of the Heart and Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 40)
• UB-15, UB-23 and PC-6: descend Heart Fire, and communicate Heart and Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 40)
• 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 and UB-15: remove Obstruction of Heart Qi circulation to reduce Fire ad ease the Mind (Finkelstein, p. 90)
• 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)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
GV-20 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; awakens the Brain, Mind and senses; 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; stimulates the pineal; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-4 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); stimulates adrenals, testes and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-15 (+): calms the Heart and the Shen; tonifies the Heart to house the Shen, hence tonifies the Brain (Maciocia, p. 257); regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi of the Heart; strengthens Heart Qi, nourishes Heart Xue (Blood), and tonifies Heart Yin; invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood) and tonifies Xu (Deficiency); influences the thyroid (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); benefits the Lung; relaxes and expands the chest, and benefits the Qi; Heart Shu Associated point
• UB-18 (+): pacifies the Shen and calms the emotions; stimulates the Brain; benefits the eyes and improves vision; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; relieves mid-back tension; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi; tonifies the Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; nourishes the Xue (Blood); resolves Dampness and Phlegm; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the Brain and Marrow; brightens the eyes and strengthens the Heart; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; influences adrenals; resolves Dampness; 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); resolves Dampness; Kidney psychospiritual associated point
• yin tang (=): pacifies the Shen; clears the Mind; promotes relaxation; allays dream-disturbed sleep; influences the pituitary and pineal
UB-1 (=): controls the pituitary gland and its secretions via the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; treats pituitary, hypothalamus and pineal gland problems; regulates the sleep cycle through the Yin and Yang Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels) by regulating the opening and closing of the eyes; opens the channels and invigorates circulation; Bladder Entry point; receives vessels from the Heart channel and numerous muscle and divergent channels; Polarization point of the Yin and Yang Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels); site where the Yin and Yang change into their opposite and where the Yin and Yang Qiao separate, according to chapter 17 of the the Nei Jing (Finkelstein, p. 37)
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; tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; opens 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; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and nourishes the Sea of Xue (Blood); Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• Lu-3 (+): 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
• Lu-7 (=): opens the Lung; 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 of the Hand Tai Yin (Lung) channel; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
• LI-4 (=): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; influences the thyroid (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
Ht-3 (+): pacifies the Shen and Soul; enhances stability with nervous exhaustion; regulates the Heart Qi; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the collateral vessels; Heart He Sea Uniting and Water point; "Joy of Life" point (Finkelstein, p. 32)
• Ht-7 (+ or -): pacifies the Shen and calms the Heart; relieves palpitations, insomnia and fear; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; regulates and tonifies the Heart, esp. Heart Qi; tonifies and nourishes Heart Yin and Xue (Blood); clears Heart Fire; Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
• SI-3 (=): pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and regulates the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); treats pituitary imbalance, using location reactive to palpation, often ca. SI-3.5 (Matsumoto); dispels Dampness and Internal Heat; invigorates the channels; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
• Kd-27 (+): tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; expands and relaxes the chest; fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang)
• Kd-24 (+): revitalizes the sense of self; resurrects the Spirit (Worsley); pacifies the Shen; opens and releases the chest; 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)
CV-17 (+): calms emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; dispels Qi Stagnation; expands the chest and soothes the diaphragm; enhances breathing; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Center Reunion point of the Breath
• St-36 (+ and D): calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); builds Heart Yang; strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; improves general health; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; dispels and eliminates Dampness; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi and benefits the Gall Bladder; nourishes the 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-9 (+): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; dispels Damp-Heat and eliminates Phlegm-Dampness; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
• Sp-6 (+ and D): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; influences the pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); disperses Heart Fire; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); loosens congestion in the diaphragm; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation and spreads Liver Qi; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; adjusts and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; harmonizes the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and circulation of Qi in the Middle Warmer; regulates the appetite; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and nourishes the Sea of Xue (Blood); regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); transforms Dampness and descends the Turbid; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
• Sp-3 (+): regulates and strengthens the Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); transforms and expels Dampness and Damp-Heat; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
• Lv-8 (+): drains Liver Fire; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification 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; regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
• GB-41 (-): brightens the eyes; harmonizes and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; clears Wetness (Damp Spleen) by draining into Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel), thereby increasing Spleen Qi and Xue (Blood) production, improving digestion, and warming the extremities; Gall Bladder Wood and Horary point; Master point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; nourishes the Heart; 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); brightens the eyes and sends Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the eyes via the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; 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)
• UB-62 (=): clears the Shen and Heart; opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); soothes the sinews, tendons and vessels; relaxes the Muscle channels; Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)


footnotes

Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.