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endocrine system
premenstrual syndrome
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Liver Qi Stagnation in pelvis, chest, throat; Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Shen Disturbance with Heart Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); dysfunction of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and/or Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); emotional frustration from individual and cultural factors

» therapeutic note: see also conditions which may be aspects of premenstrual syndrome, such as "anger", "anxiety", "depression", "fear", "constipation", "fibrocystic breasts", "headache: nonvascular", "hypoglycemia" and "pituitary dysfunction", esp. if one seems especially predominant

» illustrative combinations:
• Lv-3 and LI-4: 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; provide sedative and analgesic effect to calm the nervous system; pacify Liver Yang (Finkelstein, p. 7; Flaws, 1989, p. 76);
• GV-4 and GV-20: strengthen the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and support the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) (Finkelstein, p. 78)
• yin tang and Ht-7 (-): calm Shen; allay dream-disturbed sleep
• Lu-7, St-36, LI-4 and LI-11: use Metal to restrain Wood and control the Liver by strengthening the Large Intestine and clearing and descending the Lung Qi; particularly useful "in patients who have a dark , dull complexion, a thick stolid body, a habitually negative, accusatory demeanor" (Flaws, 1991, p. 159)
• UB-18 and UB-19 (+): promote Qi flow
• Lv-14 and Lv-3 (-): disperse Liver Qi Stagnation specifically in the Lower Warmer; smooth and restore balance in the Liver; regulate the circulation of the Xue (Blood); descend Rebellious Qi; relieve (abdominal) distention; stop (abdominal) pain (Flaws, 1989, p. 70; Finkelstein, p. 75)
• Sp-6 assists Lv-3 in "harmonizing the Liver and harmonizing Wood and Earth" (Flaws, 1991, p. 157)
• Lv-14 and GB-25: pacify the Liver and relieve Liver Qi Depression (Flaws, 1989, p. 70)
• Lv-3 and UB-18: remove Liver Depression (Finkelstein, p. 73)
• Lv-2 and Lv-14: remove Obstruction of the Liver and Liver Qi Depression (Finkelstein, p. 72)
• Sp-10, Sp-6 and Lv-2: disperse Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) (Flaws, 1989, p. 88)
• UB-17 and UB-18: nourish Xue (Blood) and remove Obstructions of Liver and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) (Finkelstein, p. 41);
• UB-17 and Sp-6: activate Xue (Blood) circulation in Liver and remove blocks in Liver (Finkelstein, p. 41)
• CV-17, St-18 and St-34: relieve breast distension (Flaws, 1991, p. 157)
• SI-1 and tai yang for swollen breasts (Shanghai, p. 241)
• SI-3 and breast ashi (tender) point (-) disperse congestion in the breast; often can apply ion-pumping cords, usually with black clip at breast and red clip at SI-1 (Flaws, 1991, p. 158)
• St-30, GB-22 <-> Sp-21 area and SI-11 are "essential" points for treating breast problems; St-15 <-> St-16 area along with PC-6 and Sp-4, to effect the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), are secondary points; palpation, of course confirms the points' appropriateness (Matsumoto)
• UB-17 and UB-19: form si hua (the "four flowers") to build Xue (Blood) (Finkelstein, p. 41);
• Sp-10 and UB-17: replenish the Xue (Blood) (Finkelstein, p. 29);
• Sp-10, Sp-6 and LI-11: manufacture Xue (Blood) and nourish the Liver to strengthen Spleen (Finkelstein, p. 29);
• Lv-14 and GB-34: disperse Liver Qi Stagnation affecting the Middle Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 76)
• St-36 and Sp-6 (+): strengthen Spleen/Stomach; tonify digestion and Qi; nourish Xue (Blood); calms the Shen
• yi shu, GV-"5.5" or GV-6 (inferior to T11 or T12) or associated hua tuo jia ji (-), "lumbar eye", left Kd-15 <-> Kd-16, left St-21 <-> Sp-16 (needle or magnet south pole down), "kidney supporter point" (needle or magnet north pole down), Sp-6 or Sp-8, and St-2 (sinus focal infection point), as indicated by palpation, for blood sugar imbalance; may apply direct moxa or with Tiger Warmer at GV-"5.5" or GV-6 and "lumbar eye" until midthoracic or calf point reactivity resolves (Matsumoto)
• GB-41 and St-44: to rectify lower abdominal distention (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 324; Shanghai, p. 275)
• St-30, Sp-8 and Lv-8: harmonize Xue (Blood) and dispel effused blood, esp. with menstrual problems (Finkelstein, p. 17)
• Sp-8 and Sp-10: regulate menses (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 154)
• St-29 and UB-32: induce flow of blood in the uterus (Finkelstein, p. 17)
• St-25, Kd-5 for menstrual disorder (Finkelstein, p. 16);
• St-29 and St-25: clear Heat and regulate menses (Finkelstein, p. 17; Flaws, 1989, p. 83)
• Sp-10 and GB-34: clear Heat in the Xue (Blood), strengthen the Spleen and regulate the menses (Flaws, 1989, p. 76)
• St-25, Kd-10 and Sp-6: regulate menses; treat dysmenorrhea and irregularity (Finkelstein, p. 16)
• UB-23 and GV-4 (+ and D): strengthen Kidney Yang
• 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)
• UB-31, Sp-6 and GB-3: have strong hormonal action on women (Finkelstein, p. 46)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
SI-11 (=): stimulates flow of Qi; treats all breast problems, if tender or painful upon palpation (Matsumoto); diffuses Qi Stagnation in the chest and lateral costal region; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; reduces swelling; breast Shu point (Matsumoto)
• UB-15 (+): calms the Heart and the Shen; nourishes and strengthens the Heart; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Heart; relaxes the chest; Heart Shu Associated point
• UB-17 (+ and/or D): tonifies the Qi; nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. invigorates with D); enriches Yin; expands the chest and diaphragm; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; strengthens the upper back (- then +) (Finkelstein, p. 40); Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (+): pacifies the Shen; benefits the Liver; 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-19 (+): regulates the Qi and calms the emotions; drains Heat from the Liver; nourishes Xue (Blood); expands the diaphragm and opens the chest; reduces masses; Gall Bladder Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and/or D): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the Heart (Ross, 1985, p. 130); strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; influences adrenals; drains Heat from the Lower Warmer; regulates fluid system and promotes diuresis to resolve Dampness; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-26 (+): regulates the Qi of the Fu (Yang organs); regulates the Intestines and Stomach; transforms Stagnation; "initiates bowel movement for extruding the impurities" (Finkelstein, p. 45); benefits the lower back; Large Intestine Shu Associated point
• UB-31 to UB-34 (+ and D): regulate the Lower Warmer and menstruation; remove Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in Uterus; consolidate Jing (Essence); invigorate the Xue (Blood) and Kidney Qi; bring Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46)
GV-4 (+ and D): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; strengthens the back, esp. benefits the lumbar vertebrae; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); regulates the menses; distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and Yang to the pelvis to mobilize the Yin of the pelvis; stimulates adrenals and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; "Gate of Life Fire"
• tai yang (-): clears Heat (bleed); clears the head and relieves headache
yin tang (-): pacifies the Shen; clears the Mind; promotes relaxation; influences the pituitary and pineal; allays dream-disturbed sleep
LI-11 (+): clears the Shen; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; harmonizes the Xue (Blood); tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; harmonizes the Stomach and regulates the Intestines; esp. consider right side, verify through palpation (Flaws, 1991, p. 159); Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9)
LI-10 (+): lowers nervous excitement; promotes the circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies Qi and Xue (Blood) (Maciocia, p. 378); regulates the Stomach and Intestines; esp. consider right side, verify through palpation (Flaws, 19991, p. 159)
LI-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); relieves headaches; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; regulates Qi of Stomach channel and descends Rebellious Qi; resolves Stagnation; reduces masses; moves the bowels; descending motion to promote menses; relaxes sinews and tendons; treats edema above the waist; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. consider right side, verify through palpation (Flaws, 1991, p. 159); Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
• Lu-7 (+): opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; stimulates the Lung function of dominating Water Pathways and controlling edema; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); takes Yuan (Original) Qi back to the Lung that has not been absorbed by the Yang Ming and therefore ensures the Qi feedback into the Kidney (Metal to Water) (Finkelstein, p. 3)
PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); releases 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); 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)
PC-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the emotions; clears Fire of Heart and Pericardium; draws Xu (Deficiency) Fire back into the Mind; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); relaxes the chest; dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reported to be most effective for calming the Shen when treating Shi (Excess) (Maciocia, p. 436); Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point
Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen; allays dream-disturbed sleep; calms the Heart; relieves palpitations, insomnia and fear; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); clears Heart Fire; regulates and tonifies the Heart, esp. Heart Qi; opens the Orifices; frees the channels; reported to be most effective for calming the Shen when treating Xu (Deficiency) patterns. (Maciocia, p. 436); 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; strengthens the spine; relaxes the sinews and muscles; relieves muscle spasms; 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)
• SI-1 (-): clears Heart Fire; regulates the breasts; clears Obstruction from the channels, esp. of the breast; general sedating effect; Small Intestine Jing Well, Metal and Entry point
• left Kd-15<->16 region: needle according to reaction to palpation for blood sugar imbalance as part of Xu (Deficiency) of the Kidney and/or Spleen due to birth trauma induced by improper severing of the umbilical cord causing damage to the ligamentum teres hepatis (Matsumoto)
• left St-21 <-> Sp-16: needle according to reaction to palpation for blood sugar imbalance (Matsumoto)
Lv-14 (-): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; strengthens the Spleen and Stomach; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); dissolves Phlegm to reduce masses; Liver Mu Alarm point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Tai Yin (Spleen) channel and Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) on the Foot Jue Yin (Liver) channel
• GB-25 (=): tonifies Kidney; sedates and/or warms Kidney Yang; influences Kidney Yin; regulates Water Pathways and resolves Dampness; removes Qi Stagnation; relaxes muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the channels; Kidney Mu Alarm point
CV-14 (=): clears the Heart and stabilizes the Shen; regulates and invigorates the Qi; expands and releases oppressive sensation in the chest; benefits the diaphragm; harmonizes the Stomach and facilitates movement in the Middle Warmer; transforms Damp Stagnation in the Middle Warmer; acts on the nervous system and brain through the solar plexus and releases tension throughout whole body (Finkelstein, p. 90); Heart Mu Alarm point
• CV-12 (+): builds Heart Yang; strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; benefits and soothes the Qi; warms and tonifies 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; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
• CV-7 (- or + and/or D): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates (D) and clears Obstruction from (-) the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menses and the Xue (Blood); controls Xue (Blood) in the Uterus; stimulates 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); Lower Warmer Mu Alarm point; receives Qi from Kidney and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) via secondary channels
CV-6 (- or + and/or D): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reduces Liver Fire; regulates Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms and strengthens the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies the Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces the Jing (Essence); regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; regulates the menses and stops vaginal discharge; warms feet and hands; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
CV-4 (- or + and/or D): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; tonifies the Middle Warmer and strengthens Spleen; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and Turbid; regulates the Bladder and facilitates diuresis; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and restraining the Xue (Blood); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; stimulates sex hormones; warms the Kidney Yang, the Lower Warmer and Uterus (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)
GB-26 (-): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for treating gynecological conditions; regulates menses; relaxes muscles of the lumbar spine, esp. iliopsoas; clears and invigorates the channels; Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) Entry point
• St-25 (=): supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; regulates the Stomach and Spleen; regulates and facilitates the functioning of the Intestines; regulates the channels and promotes Qi circulation; tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi and thus neutralizes Shi (Excess) Heat; transforms Dampness; ascends the Clear and descends the Turbid; regulates the menses and promotes Xue (Blood) circulation; moves and regulates pelvic Qi; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point
• St-29 (=): promotes Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation of the Bladder and Triple Warmer; moves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) to "return" the period (Finkelstein, p. 17); treats Yin of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menstruation; warms Lower Warmer Cold, esp. the Uterus; special effect on reproductive organs
St-30 (=): 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); relaxes the tendons; Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment; palpation: gynecological reflex point (Matsumoto)
• St-36 (+): calms the Shen; builds Heart Yang; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and deficient conditions; dispels and eliminates Dampness; governs and directs all descending energies in the body; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; spreads Liver Qi; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; regulates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid (-), esp. by the Intestines; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
• St-40 (-): calms the Shen; strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and opens up the Middle Warmer; circulates Qi of the Stomach and Spleen; transforms and eliminates Dampness and Phlegm; regulates the Intestines; descends the Turbid; strengthens Kidney Yin and drains Liver Yang; invigorates the channels; esp. if Phlegm contributing to breast tenderness and masses; Stomach Luo Connecting point
St-44 (-): cools Heat and drains Dampness from the Stomach and Intestines; facilitates bowel movements; descends the Turbid; esp. if Stomach Heat contributing to breast tenderness; Stomach Water point
Sp-10 (-): harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; "Sea of Blood"
• Sp-9 (- and/or +): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Yang); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; benefits the Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-8 (-): 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, esp. moves hesitant menstrual flow; induces diuresis; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+): 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 Qi; nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi and frees Qi Stagnation; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; tonifies the Kidney; regulates the Bladder and facilitates diuresis; 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; 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; reduces Food Stagnation and harmonizes the Intestines; regulates the Xue (Blood), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and menstrual cycle; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Sea of Xue (Blood); regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); disperses Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), esp. in the Middle Warmer; transforms Dampness; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; descends the Turbid; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
• Sp-3 (+): regulates the Qi dynamic; regulates and strengthens the Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); harmonizes the Middle Warmer; transforms and expels Dampness; influences the pancreas (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates the Large Intestine, Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
• Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens the Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; stimulates the adrenals and thyroid; facilitates and regulates the Bladder, menses and Water Pathways; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the back, esp. lumbars; esp. when irritable, short-tempered and angry; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
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); tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis; promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; promotes bowel movement; strengthens lower back and loins; 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; strengthens function of the Kidney; regulates the Bladder; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Kd-4 (=): nourishes the Shen and Yin; regulates the Kidney; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); alleviates tendency to crying, depression, anxiety and nervousness shortly before menses (Mann, p. 45, listed as "Kd-5"); Kidney Luo Connecting point
Kd-3 (+): 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; cools and descends Heat; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; treats thyroid imbalance (Matsumoto); influences the pancreas (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); 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 and Water Pathways; strengthens the lower back, waist and knees; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
• GB-34 (-): facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; soothes Liver Yang; clears Dampness and cools Heat; extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies the Spleen; relieves pain in costal and hypochondriac regions; regulates the Large Intestine and increases peristaltic action; strengthens and relaxes sinews and tendons; relieves soreness from fatigued muscles; benefits joints, esp. knees and hips; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; esp. if masses are on the lateral aspect of the breast (Flaws, 1991, p. 158); Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
GB-41 (-): calms fright; removes Fire; dissolves Phlegm; harmonizes and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi, esp. spreads Liver Qi to reduce Stagnation of Phlegm and Xue (Blood) in the Liver channel; relieves distention and swelling in the breast; clears and regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); 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)
Lv-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; benefits the Bladder; invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. consider left side, verify through palpation (Flaws, 1991, p. 159); Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-5 (-): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; tonifies Liver and Yang; relieves Obstruction in Lower Warmer; secures Jing (Essence); tonifies and warms Fire of Life function as manifested in sexuality (Finkelstein, p. 74); regulates function of the Bladder; regulates menses; relaxes the sinews; frees the channels; esp. consider left side, verify through palpation (Flaws, 1991, p. 159); Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); relieves headache; influences the pancreas and ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); clears and harmonizes the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; subdues Liver Yang; calms the Stomach and expands the chest; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; opens the channels and relaxes cramps; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
• Lv-2 (-): calms the Shen and eases the Mind; sedates fright; disperses Qi and clears Fire of the Heart; clears the Pericardium; disperses Stagnant Liver Qi; clears and drains Liver Fire; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens the Liver to release Liver Qi and remove Qi Depression; influences the pancreas (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); clears the Lower Warmer; relaxes cramps; esp. with Liver Fire; Liver Fire and Dispersion point


footnotes

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

Reprinted from Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ross, Jeremy, 2nd ed, p. 75, 1985, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.