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reproductive system
ovarian cyst
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Liver Xu (Deficiency); dysfunction of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
» therapeutic note: see also "menorrhagia", "hirsutism", "infertility", etc.
» illustrative combinations:
GB-41 and TW-5: open the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) for which unilateral problems of the ovaries, in general, and ovarian cysts, in particular, are a symptom of dysfunction
Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which reproductive problems are a symptom of dysfunction
UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which gynecological problems are a Xu (Deficiency) symptom
Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) which transports Yin and for which gynecological problems are a Shi (Excess) symptom
(1) needle LI-4; (2) needle Sp-9, Sp-6, Lv-1 and Sp-10; (3) three cones of direct moxa, sesame seed size, to Lv-1, and seven cones of direct moxa, one-half rice grain size, to tu yin; (4) needle St-25 and St-29; (5) indirect moxa to St-29 and painful area - for inflammation of the ovaries (So, 1987, p. 214)
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)
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)
CV-3 and Sp-6: regulate the Qi function of the Lower Warmer and the function of the genital organs - Sp-6 sends Qi up; CV-3 sends it deep (Finkelstein, p. 84)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); treats all chronic disease; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); treats genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-15 (=): invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood) and tonifies Xu (Deficiency); Heart Shu Associated point
UB-17 (- and/or +): regulates, nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. invigorates with D); tonifies the Qi; transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (+): benefits the Liver; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi and tonifies the Spleen; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and nourishes the Xue (Blood); softens hard masses; 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 Yang and Qi Hai; counterbalances Liver Fire; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-31 to 34 (+): invigorate the Xue (Blood); consolidate the Jing (Essence); bring Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46); regulate the Lower Warmer and menstruation; open the pelvis and disperse Lower Warmer Stagnation; relieve ovarian pain and inflammation
yao yan: regulates menstruation; relieves ovarian pain and resolves irregular menstruation
pi gen (d. D): direct non-scarring moxa, fourteen cones, usually to affected side, possibly also bilaterally; restores vitality; disperses Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood); resolves masses to treat tumors
yin tang (=): pacifies the Shen; promotes relaxation; influences the pituitary and pineal
UB-1 (=): enriches Yin; controls the pituitary gland and its secretions via the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; opens the channels and invigorates circulation; Bladder Entry point; 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 Qi; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); stabilizes Qi in the Uterus; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); diagnostic uses: major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto)
TW-5 (=): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); normalizes excess of gonadotropins and stimulates thyroid (Finkelstein, p. 62); frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; alleviates pain; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
Lu-7 (=): opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; 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)
SI-3 (+): pacifies the Shen; 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); 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)
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
Lv-13 (+): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; influences liver's ability to neutralize unemployed sex hormone (Finkelstein, p. 75); invigorates the Spleen and benefits the Qi; harmonizes Liver and Spleen; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood) and disperses Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); softens and dispels hard masses; Spleen Mu Alarm point
CV-6 (+): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi and Xue (Blood), esp. in Lower Warmer; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; reinforces Yang and Jing (Essence); tonifies Kidney; influences pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); captures the Xue (Blood) and stops bleeding (+); regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the menses
CV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and restraining the Xue (Blood); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; stimulates sex hormones; regulates the Uterus and menses; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-3 (+): assists the transforming functions of Qi; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; regulates the Lower Warmer, Uterus and menses; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; Bladder Mu Alarm point
CV-2 (= or +): warms the Yang and reinforces the Kidney; regulates menses; regulates and tonifies the Uterus
St-27 (+): reinforces Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang; moves Stagnant Qi in Uterus; dissipates abdominal distension
St-28 (+): activates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); facilitates Lower Warmer; seeps Water Dampness by opening Water Pathways to promote diuresis; important point for regulation of body fluids; palpation: ovary reflex point (Matsumoto)
St-29 (+): promotes Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation; 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; stops pain; master point for female genital afflictions
St-30 (+): harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); warms the Lower Warmer and Uterus; treats genital problems; 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); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Sea of Nourishment; palpation: gynecological reflex point (Matsumoto); if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17)
GB-26 (+): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for treating gynecological conditions; promotes Kidney Qi circulation; regulates menses; clears and invigorates the channels; Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) Entry point
GB-27 (=): removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; invigorates the Kidney; regulates the menses
GB-28 (=): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
Sp-10 (= and/or +): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; "Sea of Blood"
Sp-8 (=): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); promotes circulation of Qi; invigorates the Xue (Blood) to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); regulates and adjusts the Uterus; regulates menstruation; 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); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); clears and moves the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and frees Qi Stagnation; transforms Dampness and Heat; 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 (+): moves, adjusts and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; 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); transforms Dampness; 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)
Lv-8 (+): tonifies and invigorates Liver; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point; important point to check (Matsumoto)
Lv-5 (=): 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); benefits urogenital area; regulates menses; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (=): pacifies the Shen; influences the ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); clears, and regulates the Liver; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-1 (-): regulates and tonifies the Liver, esp. Qi and Xue (Blood); stimulates the Qi of the Liver; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); contains the Xue (Blood), i.e., stops bleeding; regulates menses; relieves Obstruction in the Lower Warmer (-); Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point
GB-41 (= and/or +): regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; spreads Liver Qi to reduce Stagnation of Phlegm and Xue (Blood); clears and regulates Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); 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-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; facilitates and regulates the menses; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; 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 Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; 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)
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; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; 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); 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; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the menses; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
UB-62 (+): clears the Shen and Heart; opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
ear: uterus, endocrine, triple warmer
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