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mental/emotional
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/ADD
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Shen Disturbance; Heart Fire Blazing, causing Shen Disturbance; Heart Agitated by Phlegm Fire; Heart Misted by Cold Phlegm; Liver Fire Blazing Upward; Liver Wind Arising From Liver Yang Rising; Heat Shi (Excess); Heat and Phlegm Shi (Excess); Heart and Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Middle Jiao Xu (Deficiency), including Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Xu (Deficiency) with Liver Shi (Excess); Kidney Qi Xu (Deficiency); Yin Xu (Deficiency) with Yang Shi (Excess); Shi (Excess) of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Shi (Excess) symptom of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Xu (Deficiency) of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)

» pattern discrimination:
more on differential in Diagnoses sections

» illustrative combinations:
• Ht-7, Lv-2 and St-44, with strong reducing technique, to clear Heat and calm the Shen, in cases of Heat Shi (Excess); needles not usually retained; can also add LI-4 and Lv-3; substitute Ht-8 for Ht-7 when more Heat is present; note: children will scream with treatment, mainly from anger, not from fear or pain; treatment course usually 10-15 sessions with one, or preferably two, treatments each week (Scott)
• Ht-7, Ht-8, Lv-2, St-40, GB-34 and PC-5, with strong reducing technique, to clear Heat, resolve Phlegm, and calm the Shen, in cases of Heat and Phlegm Shi (Excess); may also moxa CV-12 if Cold has developed in the abdomen; note: child will usually discharge of Phlegm and often can go berserk temporarily in reaction to effective treatment; such discharges are a beneficial sign and the child will usually become more childlike and well-behaved afterward; course of treatment anywhere from 10-30 sessions with observable change after 8-10 treatments (Scott)
• Sp-6, St-36 and Ht-7, and, on most occasions, Lv-3 also, with tonifying technique, to strengthen the Middle Warmer and tonify the Spleen, in cases of Middle Warmer Xu (Deficiency) and Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency): these children will scream and try to manipulate the parents to abort the treatment, keeping parents out of the room during the treatment may preclude this situation; course of treatment anywhere from 10-30 and the prognosis is variable; key factor as are dietary and parents setting up boundaries (Scott)
• Bl-23 (ind. D) and Kd-1 (ind. D), with indirect moxa, and NO needles, to tonify the Kidney and calm the Shen, in cases of Kidney Qi Xu (Deficiency); the moxa treatment will bring down false Fire and restore balance between the Upper and Lower Warmers; always use indirect moxa in children below the age of 6 or 7 or with any child who wont stay still; needles will frighten these children overexcite them, and further weaken the Kidney Qi; these children usually have constitutional Kidney Xu (Deficiency) and/or a history of long-term illness or a very severe illness; they respond slowly to treatment and need to be treated for several months (Scott)
• GV-20, si shen cong, PC-6, Ht-7, Lv-8, Lv-3 and Sp-6 for childhood hyperactivity due to Internal Liver Wind and Heart Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Jirui and Wang, p. 282)
• Kd-4 (listed as "Kd-5") and Lu-9 for screaming fits of children (Mann, p. 154)
consider treatment for "Internal Dragons" or "External Dragons" External Dragons: GV-20, • UB-11, UB-23, UB-61; Internal Dragons: Master point 1/4" below CV-15, St-25, St-32, St-41; In both treatments, sedate first. If the person and the pulses change, fine. If no change with sedation, then tonify. (Worsley)
• UB-15 and CV-14 for neurasthenia; remove Obstruction of Heart Qi circulation in Chest Bi (Fullness) to reduce Fire and ease the mind (Shanghai, p. 202; Finkelstein, p. 40; Flaws, 1989, p. 78)
• UB-15 and Ht-7: calm the Heart Spirit, remove Obstruction from the Orifices of the Heart, calm the emotions, and treat insomnia due to Xu (Deficiency) of the Heart and Spleen (Flaws, 1989, p. 78; Finkelstein, p. 40)
• UB-15 and PC-8: suppress Heart Fire to calm the Spirit and ease the Mind (Flaws, 1989, p. 78; Finkelstein, p. 40)
• Ht-3, PC-5, Ht-7, LI-4, SI-3, Kd-7 and TW-3 for mania (Lee and Cheung, p. 325)
• GV-26, Lu-11, Sp-1, PC-7, UB-62, GV-16, St-6, CV-24, PC-8, GV-23, CV-1 and LI-11 for mania and melancholia (Lee and Cheung, p. 325)
• UB-58, St-23 and St-24 for melancholia and mania with protrusion of the tongue (Lee and Cheung, p. 325)
• CV-13 and Ht-7: treat "manic running amok" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 357)
• PC-6, Ht-7, GV-26 and SI-3 (also consider LI-4, Lv-3, Lu-11, PC-7, Kd-1, Kd-4, Sp-6, LI-11, GB-34, GB-30, yi long, TW-21, TW-17, CV-22, UB-1, TW-23, GV-20 and Kd-6) for hysteria (Lee and Cheung, p. 322)
• UB-15, UB-11, UB-13, UB-17, UB-18, UB-20 and UB-23: disperse Yang Shi (Excess) in the organs (Finkelstein, p. 40)
• GV-23, GV-16 and UB-62: tranquilize the mind and calm the emotions (Finkelstein, p. 82)
• CV-11 and PC-6: reduce Heart Fire to ease the Mind (Finkelstein, p. 88); "sweep away bitterness in the chest" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 356)
• CV-14, TW-10 and UB-15: treat mental instability (Shanghai, p. 178)
• Lv-5 and CV-3: reduce Fire of the Liver (Finkelstein, p. 74)
• GV-20 and Kd-3: subdue Yang (Finkelstein, p. 81)
• Lu-11, GV-26 and Sp-1: clear the Brain, regain mental clarity; release Heat and stabilize nerves (Finkelstein, p. 5)
• Kd-3, UB-23 and UB-15: adjust disharmony of Heart and Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Kd-3, Sp-6, LI-4, GB-20 and Lv-2: reinforce Kidney and nourishes Yin (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• Kd-3 and UB-23: nourish Kidney Yin and facilitates Jing (Essence) (Finkelstein, p. 53)
• SI-3 and UB-62: open the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) for which Shen disorders are a symptom of Shi (Excess)
• UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which restlessness is a Shi (Excess) symptom
• Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) which transports Yin and for which restlessness is a Xu (Deficiency) symptom


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• GV-16 (-): calms the Shen and quiets the Soul; opens and clears the Brain; drains Fire; eliminates Yang Shi (Excess) from upper body and cleanses Yang which has been obscured by Phlegm; stimulates pituitary and central nervous system (Finkelstein, p. 80); clears Heart of pathogenic Heat; eliminates Liver Wind; esp. with person who walks around in a aimless and crazed manner with rapidly moving eyes (Mann, p. 81); Window of the Sky point; Sea of Marrow point; Ghost point
• GV-15 (=): clears the Shen and consciousness; strengthens the Mind; benefits and clears the Brain; balances mental state (Maciocia, p. 210); Sea of Bone Marrow Exit point; Sea of Marrow point
• GV-9 (=): treats mental disorders; regulates the Qi functions; expands the chest and diaphragm; clears Liver Fire and Heat; regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
• GB-12 (-): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the Brain; clears Heat; reduces upward disturbance of Fire of Liver/Gall Bladder
• GB-20 (-): dissipates Internal Wind; pacifies Liver Wind; awakens the Shen and clears the Brain; subdues Liver Yang and Fire to calm and regulate the Liver; disperses and descends Liver Yang from the head; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); "Wind Pond"
an mian (-): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain
• UB-13 (=): clears and disperses Fire and Heat, esp. Xu (Deficiency) Heat, from the Upper Warmer; strengthens and promotes the circulation of the Lung Qi; transforms Phlegm; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Upper Warmer; harmonizes the Ying and Xue (Blood); Lung Shu Associated point
• UB-14 (=): disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Jue Yin (Pericardium and Liver); regulates and tonifies the Heart (especially Qi and Yang); expands and relaxes the chest; spreads Liver Qi; Pericardium Shu Associated point
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); restores Yuan (Original) Qi; transforms Phlegm; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-15 (- or +): calms the Heart and the Shen; quiets the Mind and the Soul; strengthens and clears the Brain; regulates the tongue and speech; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi of the Heart; strengthens Heart Qi, nourishes Heart Xue (Blood), and tonifies Heart Yin; clears Heart Fire and disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Heart (-); calms sexual dreaming; transforms Heart Phlegm; invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood); relaxes and expands the chest, and benefits the Qi; Heart Shu Associated point
UB-39/44 (=): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; regulates the Heart Qi; expands and relaxes the chest; clears Heat; Heart psychospiritual associated point
UB-16 (=): calms the Heart and Shen; clears the Mind; invigorates Xue (Blood); regulates the tongue and speech; benefits the breath and the Diaphragm; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Heart; disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Shu Associated point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
UB-18 (-): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the Brain; benefits the eyes and improves vision; drains the Liver and clears Liver Fire; extinguishes Liver Wind and stops convulsions; moves Stagnant Qi; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-23 (
D): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the Brain; benefits the eyes and improves vision; drains the Liver and clears Liver Fire; extinguishes Liver Wind and stops convulsions; moves Stagnant Qi; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Kidney Yin; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-54/40 (-): clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); relaxes the sinews and muscles; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
• UB-58 (-): promotes flow of Qi; Bladder Luo Connecting point
si shen cong (-): pacify the Shen; subdue Internal Wind; enhances movement of the limbs; frees the channels and collateral vessels
GV-20 (=): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; benefits and clears the Brain; spreads Liver Qi; subdues ascending Liver Yang; clears Heat and stops spasms from convulsions (bleed); adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); elevates the Clear Qi; extinguishes Liver Wind from upper body and pacifies Liver; stimulates the pineal; indications include hyperactivity, delirium, extreme nervousness, hysteria, inability to articulate thoughts and feelings, and confused speech; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
yin tang (=): pacifies the Shen; clears the Mind; influences the pituitary and pineal; stops convulsions (
D); eliminates Interior Wind; promotes relaxation
• GV-23 (=): clears the Mind; brightens the eyes; Ghost point; in Vietnamese, this point is called "Than Duung, MihnCuong, Qui Duong": "Route of the Gods, Clear Spirit, Route of the Devil" (Finkelstein, p. 82); "upper star"
GV-26 (-): opens Obstruction of Yang Qi; pacifies the Shen; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); transforms Heart Phlegm; Ghost point
• ding shen (=): calms the Shen
• CV-23 (=): clears Fire and Heat; opens and moistens the throat; meeting point of the Kidney and Heart (Finkelstein, p. 93)
• yi long (-): calms the Shen
SI-16 (=): pacifies the Shen and Heart; dispels Wind; nourishes the Heart; Window of the Sky point
PC-5 (-): calms the Mind and quiets the Shen; nourishes the Heart; drains Shi (Excess) Fire from the Heart; clears Phlegm surrounding the Heart; regulates Heart Qi; opens and dispels fullness from the chest; drains the Triple Warmer; Pericardium Metal point; Meeting of the three Hand Yin channels; Ghost point
PC-6 (-): pacifies the Shen and soothes the Heart; regulates the balance between External and Internal to regulate the Qi of Yin and Yang (Finkelstein, p. 58); awakens the Brain by improving intracranial circulation; treats petit mal seizures; harmonizes and regulates Middle and Upper Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); improves circulation of Xue (Blood) Yin of the Heart thus countering Yang of the Heart (Finkelstein, p. 58); opens the chest; releases and expands 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; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; 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 calms the mind; clears Fire of Heart and Pericardium; draws Xu (Deficiency) Fire back into the Mind; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); relaxes the chest; Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point (Maciocia, p. 436); Ghost point
• PC-8 (-): cools and clears Heat from the Heart and Shen; drains and disperses Fire from the Pericardium; Pericardium Fire and Horary point; Ghost point
• TW-10 (-): pacifies the Shen and Heart; clears the Brain; regulates Qi circulation of the Triple Warmer; dissolves Phlegm and transforms Phlegm-Damp in the channels and collateral vessels; expands and relaxes the chest; Triple Warmer He Sea Upper Uniting, Dispersion and Earth point
TW-6 (=): clears Fire and Heat; transforms Phlegm; facilitates Qi flow and spreads the Qi; regulates the Triple Warmer and the Zang-Fu organs; expands and relaxes the chest; Triple Warmer Fire and Horary point
• Ht-3 (=): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Heart and Mind; relaxes the muscles and tendons; invigorates and removes Obstructions from the channel; useful for psychosis, hysteria, and fits of babies; Heart Metal point
• Ht-5 (=): pacifies the Shen; regulates and tonifies Heart Qi; opens Heart Orifices to calm palpitations and relieve nervous condition (Finkelstein, p. 32); brings Fire down from the head and relieves stiffness of the tongue; clears Heart Fire and Xu (Deficiency) Heat; Heart • Luo Connecting point
Ht-6 (-): pacifies the Shen; transforms Heart Phlegm; nourishes Heart Yin; clears Xu (Deficiency) Heat, esp. from Heart; clears Fire from the Heart; reduces excessive perspiration, esp. night sweats; eliminates itching; esp. with sudden irritability and rage; Heart Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and soothes the Heart; relieves palpitations, insomnia and fear; lowers blood pressure and reduces irritability of cortex (Finkelstein, p. 33); general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); regulates and tonifies the Heart, esp. Heart Qi; stabilizes the Exterior and stops sweating, esp. night sweats; Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; Ghost point (Finkelstein, p. 32)
Ht-8 (=): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Heart; treats Heart Shi (Excess) patterns; clears Heart Fire and Empty Heat, clears Heart Phlegm Fire; Heart Fire point
• Ht-9 (-): sedates the Shen; subdues Internal Wind; pulls Qi down; strengthens Heart Yin and Yang; regulates the Heart; tonifies Heart Qi; can have dreams with fire and smoke; treats Shi (Excess) pattern with Heat in the Heart (Maciocia, p. 402); Heart Jing Well, Wood, Tonification and Exit point
• SI-7 (=): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen and sedates the Heart; clears the Brain; tonifies Kidney Yin by directing the Yang Qi of the Exterior toward the Internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 35); Small Intestine Luo Connecting point
• SI-5 (=): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; calms fright; "very effective in helping the person to gain clarity and a sense of direction in life" (Maciocia, p. 274); transforms Phlegm; regulates Qi of the Small Intestine; Small Intestine Fire and Horary point
SI-3 (-): "pins down Earth and Heaven" (Flaws, 1988, p. 190); opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; opens the Orifices; invigorates the channels; transforms Heart Phlegm and dispels Wind Phlegm; relaxes the sinews and muscles; relieves muscle spasms; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Ghost point
• LI-11 (=): clears the Shen and brings down high blood pressure; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; cools and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); tonifies Metal to restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; eliminates Dampness through the Intestines; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9); Ghost point
• hu bian (-): pacifies the Shen; clears the Mind; stops convulsions; eliminates Interior Wind
LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies Metal to restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; 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; 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)
• Lu-9 (=): regulates all Yang Qi; moves the Xue (Blood); tonifies Lung and tonifies Metal to restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; clears and descends the Upper Warmer and Lung Qi; increases oxygen absorption; transforms Phlegm; Lung Yuan Source, Earth and Tonification point
• Lu-11 (-): dispels all inner organs' Heat; dispels Wind as in convulsions; pacifies the Shen and suppresses madness; Lung Jing Well and Wood point; Ghost point
shi xuan (- or bleed): clear Heat and subdue Internal Wind; clear the Heart Orifices; treats madness and/or mania and withdrawal
• CV-22 (=): facilitates and regulates movement of Lung Qi; clears the voice; transforms and eliminates Phlegm; Window of the Sky point; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
CV-15 (=): clears Heat and extinguishes Wind; pacifies the Shen; stimulates pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 91); nourishes Heart Yin; promotes flow of Qi; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes all Yin organs; relaxes the chest and transforms Phlegm; patient wanders and struts wildly, raving and unable to articulate thoughts and feelings; suitable with "severe anxiety, worry, emotional upsets, fears or obsessions" (Maciocia, p. 465); Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) with the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Source point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
• CV-14 (=): stabilizes the Shen; adjusts and clears the Heart; regulates and invigorates the Qi; expands and clears the chest; disperses congested Phlegm in the chest and diaphragm, esp. when contributing to emotional motor seizures; acts on the nervous system and brain through the solar plexus and releases tension throughout whole body (Finkelstein, p. 90); Heart Mu Alarm point; Heart Qi enters the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) here (Finkelstein, p. 90)
• CV-13 (=): calms the Heart and Shen; invigorates the Qi; clears Heart Fire and relieves fullness in the chest
CV-12 (
D): regulates the Stomach Qi and harmonizes the Stomach; strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; eliminates Food Stagnation; benefits and soothes the Qi; warms and tonifies the Middle Warmer; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs); Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
• CV-11 (-): moves and strengthens the Spleen; loosens the Center
CV-4 (= or +): pacifies the Shen; grounds the Shen when there is Empty Heat (Maciocia, p. 207); 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); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; roots the Ethereal Soul; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
• St-23 (=): clears the Heart and sedates the Shen; invigorates the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Warmer
St-36 (+): calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); disperses Stagnation in the Upper Warmer, esp. cracks Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the chest; strengthens the Spleen and replenishes the Middle Warmer; dispels and eliminates Dampness; removes Cold of Stomach and abdomen; removes Food Stagnation; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi and benefits the Gall Bladder; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; clears Heat from the Yang organs and drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Command point of the abdomen; Sea of Nourishment point
St-40 (-): clears and calms the Shen; dispels Wind; invigorates the channels; transforms and eliminates Phlegm; descends the Turbid; strengthens Kidney Yin and drains Liver Yang; Stomach Luo Connecting point
• St-42 (-): pacifies the Shen and calms the Mind; reduces Fire Shi (Excess) in Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); supports Earth and transforms Dampness; useful with patient who engages in bizarre behavior such as undressing in public, wandering aimlessly, climbing on tables to dance and sing; also for episodic madness, usually monthly; Stomach • Yuan Source point
St-44 (-): harmonizes the Stomach; cools Heat and drains Dampness from the Stomach and Intestines; Stomach Ying Spring and Water point
Sp-6 (+): nourishes Yin of Spleen, Liver and Kidney to build Heart Yin; transforms Dampness; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); regulates Xue (Blood) circulation and transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); frees Qi Stagnation; spreads the Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; benefits the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-5 (-): strengthens the Spleen and Stomach; relaxes muscles, sinews and tendons; esp. for hyperactivity in children; Spleen Metal and Dispersion point
Sp-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; disperses perverse Wind in Spleen Xu (Deficiency) conditions; adjusts and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; 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); 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)
• Sp-1 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Yin-Yang; clears the Heart and Brain; strengthens the Spleen; benefits the Qi; relieves restless insomnia (
D to bring thoughts down); esp. for hyperactivity and uncooperative behavior in young children; manages and stimulates the flow of Xue (Blood); Spleen Jing Well and Wood point; Ghost point
GB-34 (=): soothes, regulates and subdues Yang of the Liver and Gall Bladder; facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Spleen; dissolves Phlegm; relaxes the sinews, i.e., ligaments and tendons; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
Lv-5 (-): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; secures Jing (Essence); regulates menses; relaxes the sinews; frees the channels; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); clears head and thinking; relieves headache; suppresses dizziness; brightens and benefits the eyes; clears and harmonizes the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood) and subdues Liver Yang; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; opens the channels and relaxes convulsions and spasms; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
Lv-2 (-): extinguishes Liver Wind; clears Liver Fire and subdues Yang Shi (Excess); spreads Stagnant Qi; eases the Mind; sedates fright; soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi; disperses Qi and clears Fire of the Heart; clears the Pericardium; relaxes spasms and convulsions; Liver Fire and Dispersion point
• Kd-9 (=): pacifies the Shen; opens the chest; sedates fright; dissipates Heat from the Heart; strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; dissolves Phlegm; regulates Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); tonifies Kidney Qi and Kidney Yin; esp. with person whose tongue is swollen and may stick it out suddenly and vomit mucus (Mann, p. 46); Entry point and Xi Cleft Accumulation point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; nourishes the Heart; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; opens the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion (Finkelstein, p. 53); brightens the eyes and sends Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the eyes via the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Kd-3 (+): nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; strengthens the Brain; Kidney Yuan Source, Shu Stream and Earth point
Kd-1 (-): pacifies the Shen and tranquilizes the Mind; regulates Yin and Yang; clears Fire and Heat (especially in the head); guides Rebellious Qi and Fire downward; calms the Heart; transforms Heart Heat; nourishes Yin, esp. Kidney Yin (and thereby suppresses Liver Fire); reinforces the Kidney and benefits Jing (Essence); Kidney Jing Well, Wood, Dispersion and Entry point
• UB-61 (-): calms the Shen; reinforces the Kidney; esp. if patient claims to see ghosts and spirits; Entry point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
• UB-62 (-): cools and clears Fire and Heat; clears the Shen and Heart; "drains and disperses Fire from region of eyes by dispersing qing-qi of eyes" (Finkelstein, p. 50); opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders; soothes sinews, tendons and vessels; relaxes the Muscle channels; Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• UB-64 (-): pacifies the Shen; cools and clears the Brain; "stabilizes the nervous system and calms fright" (Finkelstein, p. 51); sedates the Heart; Bladder Yuan Source point


footnotes

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

Flaws, Bob. A Handbook of TCM Pediatrics: A Practitioners Guide to the Care and Treatment of Common Childhood Diseases. Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO, 1997.
Scott, Julian. The Acupuncture Treatment of Hyperactivity ands Attention Deficit Disorder. Northwest Regional Acupuncture Conference, November 1996.