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endocrine system
hyperparathyroidism
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Xu (Deficiency); Heart Xu (Deficiency); Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency)
» combinations:
UB-11, UB-58, GB-30, St-36, GV-2, Lv-3, GV-15, UB-3 and PC-7: exert influence on the parathyroids (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20)
UB-11, GB-39 and GB-34: strengthen the tendons and bones (Finkelstein, p. 38)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
GV-15 (+): influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); facilitates the joints; frees the channels; Sea of Bone Marrow Exit point
GV-13 (=): readjusts Qi in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); regulates Yang channels; purifies Yang of the whole body; stimulates the pituitary and adrenals; sedates spasms
GV-4 (+): nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; strengthens the back, esp. benefits the lumbar vertebrae; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); stimulates testes, adrenals and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
GV-2 (=): expels Wind and dissipates Dampness; influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); warms the Lower Warmer; strengthens lumbar spine and knees; frees the channels and invigorates the collaterals
UB-11 (+): influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points; strengthens all bones and joints; Hui Reunion point of the Bones; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point
UB-20 (+): tonifies Spleen and Stomach to facilitate digestive transportation and transformation; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): strengthens the Brain and Marrow; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; expels stones; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); regulates fluid system, volatilizes the Bladder, and promotes diuresis; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; benefits the knees; controls the bones and teeth; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (+): tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates the Water Pathways; Kidney psychospiritual associated point
UB-1 (=): controls the pituitary gland and its secretions via the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; Bladder Entry point
UB-3 (=): dispels Wind and clears Heat; influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20)
PC-7 (=): pacifies the Shen; draws Xu (Deficiency) Fire back into the Mind; dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); Pericardium Yuan Source, Shu Stream, Earth and Dispersion point
SI-3 (+): opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; invigorates the channels; tonifies the Small Intestine; strengthens the spine and benefits the joints; releases 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)
St-30 (+): harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); regulates menstruation; 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 the Sea of Nourishment
St-36 (+): calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); disperses Stagnation in the Upper Warmer; builds Heart Yang; strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; strengthens all striated muscle; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; regulates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid (-), esp. by the Intestines; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
GB-30 (=): influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); invigorates the Kidney; strengthens the lower back; facilitates movement of leg and encourages femur growth in children (Finkelstein, p. 68); frees the channels and removes Obstructions
GB-34 (+): facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Spleen; dissolves Phlegm; strengthens and relaxes sinews and tendons; relieves soreness from fatigued muscles; tonifies tendons, ligaments and bones; benefits joints, esp. knees and hips; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
GB-39 (+): relaxes the sinews and ligaments; strengthens the Bones; frees the channels and connecting vessels; Hui Reunion point of the Marrow
GB-44 (=): replaces trace elements (Finkelstein, p. 71); Gall Bladder Jing Well and Metal point
Lv-3 (=): influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Spleen and nourishes Yin; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; regulates the pores and sweating; strengthens the back, esp. lumbars; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; 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 and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); regulates the 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)
UB-58 (-): influences the parathyroids (Worsley, p. B-20); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; promotes flow of Qi; Bladder Luo Connecting point
UB-60 (+): promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; reinforces the Kidney; strengthens the lower back; descends the Turbid; Bladder Fire point
UB-61 (+): calms the Shen; reinforces the Kidney; strengthens the bones; Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) Entry point
UB-62 (+): clears the Shen and Heart; clears Fire and Heat; opens the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Master point and Entry point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
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