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Chinese patterns
Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency)
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency)
» principle of treatment: tonify Spleen Qi
» therapeutic note: moxa is applicable at all points
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-20 (+): tonifies the Spleen and regulates Spleen Qi; augments digestion; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; warms the Middle Warmer (D); resolves Dampness and Phlegm; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-21 (+): harmonizes the Stomach; strengthens the Spleen and reinforces the Middle Warmer (D); benefits the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and cultivates Yuan (Original) Qi; transforms Dampness; Stomach Shu Associated point
LI-4 (-): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); moves the bowels; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; treats edema above the waist; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
Lv-13 (+): harmonizes Liver and restores smooth flow of Liver Qi in Middle Warmer; spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits Qi; moves Fluids and relieves distension; Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
CV-12 (+ and/or D): tonifies Spleen Qi; strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; benefits and soothes the Qi; raises Middle Qi; warms the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; regulates the Intestines and stops excessive bowel movements; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
St-25 (+): regulates the Stomach and Spleen; regulates and facilitates the functioning of the Intestines; supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; regulates Qi, esp. Ying (Constructive) Qi and Wei (Protective) Qi (Finkelstein, p. 15); tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi and promotes Qi circulation; transforms Dampness; ascends the Clear and descends the Turbid; regulates the menses and promotes Xue (Blood) circulation; moves and regulates pelvic Qi; esp. appropriate with thin stools or diarrhea; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point
St-36 (+ and/or D): regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Spleen Qi; strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; improves general health; dispels and eliminates Dampness; increases the raising Qi to raise prolapsed organs; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-6 (+): strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; nourishes Yin; regulates, clears, nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; benefits the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-3 (+): strengthens the Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); regulates the Qi dynamic; harmonizes the Middle Warmer; promotes transporting function; dispels hemorrhoids; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
Sp-2 (+): strengthens the Spleen, esp. tonifies Spleen Yang; stimulates the flow of Qi; eliminates Dampness and Phlegm caused by Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Fire and Tonification point
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