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cutaneous system
keloid/scar tissue
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Qi Stagnation; Xue Yu (Blood Stasis)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
ashi (tender) points: palpate at the ends of the scar(s) and along their course
needle under the skin - consider applying electricity; points tender or painful to palpation, particularly along affected channels or in related areas, will often become free of discomfort as the scar points are properly needled (Matsumoto)
• LI-4 (+): invigorates Qi and Xue (Blood) to disperse Stagnation; activates Wei (Protective) Qi and stimulates the immune system; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
• St-30 (-): releases scar tissue if lymph nodes removed as part of mastectomy (Matsumoto)
• Sp-10 (+): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness


footnotes