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endocrine system
pituitary dysfunction
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Shi (Excess); Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Xu (Deficiency); dysfunction of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and/or Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

» therapeutic note: see also conditions which may derive from pituitary dysfunction, such as "lactation: excess/deficiency", "infertility: female", "impotence","hypotension" and "hypoglycemia"

» illustrative combinations:
• 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 the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• UB-62 then SI-3: causes release of ACTH and sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 34)
• UB-1, SI-3, UB-60 and UB-62: regulate overall hormonal balance (Finkelstein, p. 37)
• UB-1, Kd-18, CV-9, Lu-7, Kd-8 and Kd-6: reduce bloating during menopause caused by excess gonadotrophic hormones and deficient sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 54)
• GV-4 and GV-20: strengthen the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and support the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) (Finkelstein, p. 78)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• GV-20 (+): clarifies the Brain, Mind and senses; pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; warms the Yang and causes the Yang to ascend (D); regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); elevates the Clear Qi; spreads Liver Qi; stimulates the pineal; influences the parathyroids (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-16 (+): calms the Shen and quiets the Soul; benefits and clears the Brain; stimulates the pituitary and central nervous system (Finkelstein, p. 80); Window of the Sky point; Sea of Marrow point
• GV-13 (+): readjusts Qi in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); harmonizes Yin and Yang; pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); purifies Yang of the whole body; stimulates the pituitary and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 79); Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-14
• GV-11 (+): stimulates the posterior pituitary and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 78); strengthens the Spleen and dissipates Dampness; aids digestion
GV-6 (+): strengthens the Spleen; dissipates Dampness; reinforces the Kidney; stimulates all endocrine glands (Finkelstein, p. 78), esp. influences the adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20)
• GV-4 (= or +): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; 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 adrenals, testes and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; "Gate of Life Fire"
• UB-11 (=): connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points (Finkelstein, p. 38); removes Obstruction of Qi circulation of the Tai Yang channels (Bladder and Small Intestine) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel) of the upper back; influences the parathyroids (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates the Lung; expands and relaxes the chest; strengthens all bones and joints; facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; invigorates the collateral vessels; Hui Reunion point of the Bones; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point
• UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; clears Empty Heat; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); stimulates hematopoesis; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; treats adrenal gland, electrolyte and genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
• UB-16 (-): calms the Heart and Shen; clears Heat; invigorates Xue (Blood); regulates the Heart; disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Du Mai (Governing Vessel) Shu Associated point
• UB-23 (+ or =): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the Brain and Marrow; prevents or relieves general stress fatigue or premature senility (Finkelstein, p. 44); benefits the ears and brightens the eyes; strengthens the Heart (Ross, 1985, p. 130); strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; influences adrenals; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; controls the bones and teeth; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (+): strengthens the Will power; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; stabilizes Kidney Qi; influences the pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates and facilitates the Water Pathways; affects the genitals; resolves Dampness; Kidney psychospiritual associated point
SI-13 (=): treats pituitary imbalance (Matsumoto); stimulates the flow of Xue (Blood)
yin tang (=): pacifies the Shen; clears the Mind; promotes relaxation; influences the pituitary and pineal
• GV-25: regulates the pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 80); revives Yang; ventilates the Lung and opens the sensory organs; resolves Stagnation
• GB-5: influences the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); dissipates Wind; invigorates the channels
medial extremity of the eyebrow (=): needle with 45° insertion toward the medial canthus to treat pituitary imbalance (Matsumoto)
UB-2 (=): spreads Heat and Qi in the head; clears cerebral congestion; benefits and brightens the eyes; removes obstruction to lacrimation; reinforces Kidney Water and nourishes Liver Wood (both in relation to the eyes); palpation: sensitivity to pressure indicates pituitary imbalance (Matsumoto); "just tap in" with 90° insertion to treat pituitary imbalance (Matsumoto)
UB-1 (=): clears the vision and brightens the eyes; enriches Yin (esp. in relation to the eyes); controls the pituitary gland and its secretions via the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; opens the channels and invigorates circulation; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Hand Tai Yang (Small Intestine), Foot Yang Ming (Stomach), Hand Xiao Yang (Triple Warmer) channels and the Yang and Yin Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels) at the Foot Tai Yang (Bladder) channel; receives vessels from the Heart channel and numerous muscle and divergent channels; Polarization point of the Yin and Yang Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels); Entry point of the Foot Tai Yang (Bladder) channel; site where the Yin and Yang change into their opposite and where the Yin and Yang Qiao separate, according to chapter 17 of the the Nei Jing (Finkelstein, p. 37); Master point for the eyes (Mann, p. 30)
• Lu-7 (=): opens the Lung; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Command point of the head and back of the neck
PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; improves intracranial circulation; tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates 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)
SI-3 (=): pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; opens the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and regulates the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); treats pituitary imbalance, using location reactive to palpation, often ca. SI-3.5 (Matsumoto); dispels Dampness and Internal Heat; strengthens the spine; 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)
• SI-2 (=): balances inner secretions, i.e., hormones; Small Intestine Water point
Lv-13 (-): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; influences liver's ability to neutralize unemployed sex hormones to help headaches, migraines, and menopausal syndromes (Finkelstein, p. 75); invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood) and disperses Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); softens and dispels hard masses; Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
• CV-16 (+): influences the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); relaxes the chest and facilitates the flow of Qi; regulates the Middle Warmer
CV-15 (+): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 91; Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); nourishes Heart Yin; promotes flow of Qi; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes all Yin organs; relaxes the chest; Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) with the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Source point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
CV-10 (+): influences the pituitary and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); strengthens the Spleen and regulates the Stomach; special point of the Lower Warmer which directs Qi, distilled by the Spleen and Stomach, to the Kidney for further purification as Ying and Wei Qi (Finkelstein, p. 88); stimulates the lower duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 88)
• CV-7 (+): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates (D) and 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; palpation: acts as an abdominal reflection of Sp-6, which is also named "yin crossing"; also hardness to palpation indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto)
CV-6 (+): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms and strengthens the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies the Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces the Jing (Essence); preserves sexual fluids (Finkelstein, p. 86); Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
• Kd-13 (+): increases pituitary function (Finkelstein, p. 55); reinforces Kidney Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
• Kd-11 (+): influences the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); promotes function of the Stomach; dissipates Dampness
• Kd-8 (-): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood), esp. in Uterus and genitals; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menstruation; regulates female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney; regulates adrenals and Kidney Qi; removes masses; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
• Kd-7 (-): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; stimulates the adrenals, thyroid and testes; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
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 and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); brightens the eyes and sends Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the eyes via the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); clears the Lung and tonifies Lung Yin; tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin); eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis; promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
• UB-60 (+): promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; influences the pituitary and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20), specifically effects anterior lobe (Finkelstein, p. 50); reinforces the Kidney; rectifies Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; frees the channels and collateral vessels; Bladder Fire point
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; Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• UB-67 (-): regulates Yin-Yang; calms the Shen; clears the Brain; regulates and promotes flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes and improves vision; effects ovaries, all hormones and lymphatic system (Finkelstein, p. 51); Bladder Jing Well, Metal, Tonification and Exit point; "root of Yang" according to Nei Jing (Finkelstein, p. 51)
• GB-34 (+): stimulates anterior pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 70); soothes and regulates Yang of the Liver and Gall Bladder; facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; tonifies the Spleen; benefits joints, esp. knees and hips; alleviates pain; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
• GB-37 (=): stimulates anterior lobe of the pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 70); clears and reduces Fire of Liver and Gall Bladder; regulates the Liver; clears and brightens vision; invigorates the channels; Gall Bladder Luo Connecting point
GB-39 (+): pacifies the Liver; tonifies the Bone Marrow and promotes leukocytosis; clears Marrow Heat; clears Heat and communicates the superficial with the internal of the three Foot Yang channels; strengthens the Bones; Hui Reunion point of the Marrow
Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; influences the pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); disperses Heart Fire; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); regulates and nourishes the Xue (Blood); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; tonifies the Kidney; stimulates activity of the Uterus, regulates the menses, and reduces menstrual pain; 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-5 (+): stimulates posterior lobe of the pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 27); strengthens the Spleen and Stomach; stimulates the channels; Spleen Metal and Dispersion point


footnotes

Reprinted from Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ross, Jeremy, 2nd ed, p. 75, 1985, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.