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nervous system
fainting
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Disruption in the flow of Qi through the channels, which temporarily prevents the Xue (Blood) and Qi from circulating to the head, and the Yang Qi from reaching the extremities. The Wei (Protective) and Ying (Constructive) Qi become rebellious in the channels.
Qi Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Liver Wind Stirring with Spleen Distressed by Dampness

» illustrative combinations:
• LI-10 and GV-26; Lu-9, TW-2 and Lv-1; Ht-9 and PC-9 for syncope (Mann, p. 121)
• GV-15, PC-8, Sp-6, Kd-1, Kd-3, CV-12, GB-30, St-36 and LI-4 are the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang (Li, p. 627-628; Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 66)
• SI-3 joined to PC-8 (-): revive consciousness; clear the Shen; transform Heart Phlegm and dispel Wind Phlegm


point analysis

»
emergency palpate and consider:
GV-26 (+): clears the Shen, Brain and senses and revives consciousness; cools Heat and opens the Orifices; restores collapsed Yang; regulates Rebellious Qi of Yin and Yang to harmonize Yin and Yang; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); expels Internal Wind; transforms Heart Phlegm; raises blood pressure (Finkelstein, p. 83); frees the channels and invigorates the Qi circulation
then,
PC-9 (-): opens the Orifices to restore consciousness; expels Wind; eliminates Heat, esp. reduces Fire from the Heart; clears the Heart; restores Yang and stems counterflow; volatilizes Lung and opens the pulses; clears and disperses the vicious Yang (Finkelstein, p. 60); Pericardium Jing Well, Wood and Tonification point
St-36 (+ and D): calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; descends Rebellious Qi; stops vomiting; spreads Liver Qi and nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; clears Heat from the Yang organs and drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; Stomach Earth and Horary point; reunion point of Qi (Finkelstein, p. 18); one of the Nine Needles for Returning Yang

» 2° palpate and consider:
• LI-11 (-): clears Heat; harmonizes Xue (Blood); frees the channels; Large Intestine Earth and Tonification point
• LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; induces or stabilizes sweating; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
• SI-3 (+): opens the Orifices; consolidates the Surface and stops sweating (-); pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and regulates the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); dispels Dampness and Internal Heat; transforms Heart Phlegm and dispels Wind-Phlegm; 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)
• PC-8 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; revives consciousness; regulates the Heart (esp. Qi and Yang); cools and clears Heat from the Heart and Shen; drains and disperses Heat from the Pericardium; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); Pericardium Fire, Horary and Exit point
Kd-1 (-): pacifies the Shen; tranquilizes the Mind; restores collapsed Yang; energizes the entire system (ind. D) (Finkelstein, p. 52); regulates Yin and Yang; guides Rebellious Qi and Fire downward to awaken the Spirit, open the Orifices and resuscitate; revives consciousness, emergency resuscitation point (bleed); clears Fire and Heat (especially in the head); pacifies and calms the Heart; transforms Heart Heat; reinforces the Kidney; nourishes Kidney Yin (and thereby suppresses Liver Fire); nourishes Yin; Kidney Jing Well and Wood point


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