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reproductive system
amenorrhea
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) and Dryness; Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Cold Uterus; dysfunction of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Xu (Deficiency) of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and/or Shi (Excess) of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)

» illustrative combinations:
• CV-4, Sp-6 and LI-4 for amenorrhea; also consider St-36, Sp-10 and UB-23 with Xu (Deficiency) symptoms; Lv-3 and CV-3 with Shi (Excess) symptoms (Liu, p. 384)
• CV-7, UB-23 and Sp-6 (also consider: St-30, UB-17, Sp-10, Sp-8 and/or Lv-8) for amenorrhea (Shanghai, p. 670)
• CV-3, CV-6, UB-23, LI-4, long men and Sp-6 for amenorrhea (Shanghai, p. 670)
• LI-4 and Sp-6; UB-38/43, St-36 and St-25; Lv-8; CV-3, CV-2 and St-29; UB-60, CV-2 and GV-1 for amenorrhea (Mann, p. 147)
• GV-4, UB-26, UB-32, CV-4, GB-26, Sp-8, GV-3, UB-23, UB-33, CV-3, Kd-15 and Sp-6 for amenorrhea (Lee and Cheung, p. 331)
• UB-17, UB-18, UB-20, CV-12, CV-6, CV-4, St-36, Sp-10 and Sp-6 (+) for amenorrhea due to Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency)
• UB-20, UB-17, UB-18, CV-4, CV-6 and Sp-10 for amenorrhea due to Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 23)
• UB-23, CV-7, Sp-6, UB-17 and Sp-10 for amenorrhea with Drying of Blood (Lee and Cheung, p. 329)
• UB-20, UB-21, CV-12, CV-6, St-36, UB-43/48, UB-18, CV-4 and Sp-6 for amenorrhea due to Dryness of Xue (Blood) and Liver and Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency) (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 22)
• UB-25, CV-4, LI-11, LI-4, Sp-6, Sp-10 and LI-2 for amenorrhea due to Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood) (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 22)
• UB-23, UB-25, UB-32, LI-11, LI-4, Lv-13, CV-3, St-29, St-30, Sp-8, Sp-6, Lv-8 and Lv-2 for amenorrhea due to Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood)
• Sp-6, LI-8, LI-2, Sp-8, St-30 and LI-4 for amenorrhea due to Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 23)
• UB-23, CV-7, Sp-6, St-30, Sp-8 and Lv-8 for amenorrhea with Stagnation of Blood (Lee and Cheung, p. 329)
• Sp-6, LI-11, TW-6 and St-36 for delayed menstruation (Lee and Cheung, p. 330)
• GV-2 and Kd-6 (D) for cessation of periods (Shanghai, p. 670)
• GV-4, UB-26, UB-32, CV-4, GB-26, Sp-8, GV-3, UB-23, UB-33, CV-3, Kd-15 and Sp-6 for cessation of menstruation (Shanghai, p. 670)
• GV-4, UB-23, UB-25, GV-1, LI-4, Sp-6, Sp-8, Sp-10, Kd-14, Kd-12, CV-4, CV-3, CV-2, St-29 and UB-60 for cessation of menstruation (Shanghai, p. 670)
• GB-26 and GB-43 for pain and stiffness in lower abdomen; lack of menstruation (Shanghai, p. 187)
• 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 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 ovaries (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)
• PC-6 and Sp-4: activate Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) which connects all the Yin channels and tonifies Xue (Blood)
• Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which reproductive disorders are a general 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
• CV-6 and CV-4 (+): adjust Yuan (Original) Qi of whole body; "Sea of Qi" and Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
• LI-4 (+) and Sp-6 (-): move Xue (Blood), Qi and Uterus to bring menses
• UB-17, 18 and 20 (+): build Xue (Blood)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
UB-38/43 (+): 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-17 (+): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Dry Xue (Blood); enriches Yin; Hui Reunion point of the Xue (Blood)
• UB-18 (+): moves stagnant Qi; nourishes and regulates Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi; harmonizes the Xue (Blood); nourishes and contains the Xue (Blood); Spleen Liver Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); drains Heat from the Lower Warmer; strengthens the Marrow; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-25 (+): transforms Stagnation; warms Cold; Large Intestine Shu Associated point
• UB-32 (-): opens the pelvis and disperses Lower Warmer Stagnation, esp. Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menstruation; consolidates Jing (Essence); invigorates the Xue (Blood) and Kidney Qi; brings Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46)
• GV-4 (+): nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; 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 ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77)
• LI-11 (+): regulates and harmonizes Xue (Blood) and Qi; drains Fire; clears Heat; Large Intestine Earth and Tonification point
LI-4 (+): moves Xue (Blood), Qi and uterus to bring menses; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); promotes menses; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
PC-6 (+): builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto)
• Lv-13 (+): regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); benefits and moves Qi; spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; invigorates the Spleen; Spleen Mu Alarm point
• CV-12 (+): tonifies digestion and assimilation; builds Qi; strengthens the Spleen; Stomach Mu Alarm point
CV-7: warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) (D); 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 testes and all sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 87); Mu Alarm point of the Lower Warmer
• CV-6 (+): regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); moves Qi and Xue (Blood) in Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; "Sea of Qi"
CV-4 (+): 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); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; regulates the uterus and menses; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-3 (+): regulates the Lower Warmer, Uterus and menses; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; Bladder Mu Alarm point
St-25 (+): regulates Qi and promotes Qi circulation; regulates the menses and promotes Xue (Blood) circulation; supports Earth; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point
St-28 (+): regulates body fluids; facilitates Lower Warmer; activates Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
St-29 (-): 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 male and female genitalia (Mann, p. 15)
St-30 (- or +): comforts and dispels Qi going in wrong direction; adjusts Xue (Blood); 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); 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 (including the Uterus); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment; if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17)
GB-26: regulates Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for treating gynecological conditions; promotes Kidney Qi circulation; regulates menses; clears and invigorates the channels; Entry point of Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
St-36 (+ and/or D): regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; governs and directs all descending energies in the body; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-10 (+): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; "Sea of Blood"
Sp-8 (+): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); harmonizes and invigorates the Xue (Blood), esp. to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); regulates and adjusts the Uterus; regulates menstruation, esp. moves hesitant menstrual flow; stops leukorrhea; stabilizes Kidney Qi; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+ or -): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin; influences pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation and spreads the Liver Qi; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; benefits the Kidney; stimulates activity of the Uterus and regulates the menses; 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 (+): 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), esp. in the Middle Warmer; 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 (-): moves Stagnant Liver Qi; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; Liver Water and Tonification point
Lv-3 (-): promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); influences the ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
• Lv-2 (=): drains Fire from Liver and Gall Bladder; spreads stagnant Qi of Liver and Gall Bladder; cools the Xue (Blood); Liver Fire and Dispersion point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes the Heart; cools and clears Heat; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); moistens dryness; eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis; promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; 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); moves the Lower Warmer; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates the menses; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation point

ear: uterus, endocrine, shen men, kidney, liver, spleen, ovary, dermis/subcortex, sympathetic


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