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reproductive system
impotence
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) with Kidney Failing to Grasp Qi; Kidney Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Kidney and Heart Not Communicating; Heart Yin Xu (Deficiency); Liver Qi Stagnation; Liver Yang Xu (Deficiency); Heart and Spleen entangled due to excess thought; Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; Xu (Deficiency) of Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Xu (Deficiency) of Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Shi (Excess) of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
» illustrative combinations:
CV-4, Sp-6 and Lv-5 for impotence; also consider: Ht-7 for injured and suppressed Spleen and/or GV-4 for Liver Yang Xu (Deficiency) (Shanghai, p. 651-652)
CV-4, St-36 and Kd-3 for impotence; also consider UB-23, UB-25 and Sp-6 (Liu, p. 330)
CV-4, UB-23, Sp-6 and St-36 for impotence (Shanghai, p. 652)
GV-4, UB-23, UB-47/52, CV-4, CV-6 and UB-26: treat "flaccid Yang (impotence), nocturnal emission and seminal incontinence" (Flaws, 1989, p. 97)
GV-4, UB-23, CV-6 and Kd-2 (D) for inability to have an erection (Shanghai, p. 652)
GV-4, UB-23, CV-6, Kd-2 and SI-5 (D) for impotence (Shanghai, p. 652)
CV-3, Kd-11 and Sp-9 for spermatorrhea, impotence and premature ejaculation; (Shanghai, p. 188)
Kd-10, Kd-2, Lv-4 and Lv-1; St-30, Sp-6 and CV-6; GV-4, Kd-3 and Lu-7; Kd-12 and CV-2 for impotence (Mann, p. 134)
TW-4, GV-1 and GV-2; Lv-8 and SI-5; CV-5, CV-6, St-28 and St-45 for lack of (sexual) desire (Mann, p. 134)
CV-4, Sp-6 and Lv-5 for impotence; also consider Ht-7 and GV-4 (Lee and Cheung, p. 267)
CV-4, Sp-6, UB-23 and St-36 for impotence (Lee and Cheung, p. 268)
PC-6, then Sp-4: open the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) for which impotence is a Xu (Deficiency) symptom; Sp-4, then PC-6 opens the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which deficient impotence is a symptom of Shi (Excess)
SI-3 and UB-62: open the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) for which impotence is a symptom of Xu (Deficiency)
GV-4, UB-23 and Kd-3: to invigorate the Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4, UB-47/52 and Kd-3: strengthen the Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 78)
GV-4 and CV-4: warm the Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
Lv-4 and Lv-3: open stuck Qi in genitals (Finkelstein)
GV-4 and Sp-1: replenish and benefit the Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 78)
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)
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-11, CV-3, CV-4, CV-5, UB-47/52, St-30, GV-3, GV-4 and UB-60: influence testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-15 (+): calms the Heart and the Shen; strengthens Heart Qi, nourishes Heart Xue, (Blood), and tonifies Heart Yin; clears Heart Fire and disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Heart (-); Heart Shu Associated point
UB-18 (+): pacifies the Shen; cools Damp-Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-19 (+): relieves Stagnant Liver Qi; transforms Damp-Heat; Gall Bladder Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and D): strengthens sexual function; strengthens Qi Hai and Kidney's function of reception of Qi; tonifies the Kidney and strengthens Yang; resolves Dampness; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-47/52 (+): strengthens Will power; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang, Kidney Yin, Jing (Essence) and Yuan (Original) Qi; stabilizes Kidney Qi; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; influences pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); affects genitals; resolves Dampness; Kidney psychospiritual associated point
UB-31 to UB-34 (+): treat sexual dysfunction; consolidate the Jing (Essence); regulate the Lower Warmer; transform Damp-Heat; invigorate the Xue (Blood) and Kidney Qi; dispel pelvic congestion; bring Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46)
GV-4 (+ and D): pacifies the Shen; replenishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; reinforces the Kidney; strengthens the Yang; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); stimulates testes and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 77); esp. with Liver Yang Xu (Deficiency) (Shanghai, p. 651-652)
GV-3 (+): reinforces the Kidney; regulates the Kidney Qi; dispels Cold-Damp, esp. in the Lower Warmer; distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the pelvis; influences testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
GV-1 (+): pacifies the Shen; opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel); astringes the Jing (Essence); note: important that patient be advised to avoid sexual relations or cold drinks after this point has been treated (Finkelstein, p. 77); Du Mai (Governing Vessel) Entry and Luo Connecting point; Sea of Marrow point
jing gong (+): tonifies Kidney Yang; warms the Jing (Essence)
GV-20 (=): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; warms the Yang and causes 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; Sea of Marrow point
PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; regulates, and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen for injured and suppressed Spleen with excessive thinking (Shanghai, p. 652); calms and tonifies the Heart, esp. Heart Qi; Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
Ht-8 (=): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Heart and regulates Heart Qi; treats Heart Shi (Excess) patterns; pulls Qi upward; regulates flow of Qi; dissipates Dampness; Heart Fire and Horary point
CV-6 (+ and D): tonifies Kidney Qi; strengthens and moves the Qi; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; (D) warms the Lower and Middle Warmers; preserves sexual fluids (Finkelstein, p. 86); reinforces Yang and Jing (Essence); tonifies Kidney; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates and moves Qi in Lower Warmer; dispels Dampness; warms feet and hands; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5: important point for concentration of Qi in the body;"Sea of Qi"
CV-4 (+ and D): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Kidney Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; tonifies Yang and nourishes Yin; nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; roots the Ethereal Soul; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); resolves Damp-Heat; stimulates testes and sex hormones; warms the Kidney Yang and Lower Warmer; eliminates Cold in the genitals and Lower Warmer (D); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; can thread needle to CV-2
CV-3 (+): alleviates Damp-Heat; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; stimulates testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); tonifies sexual function; regulates the Lower Warmer; Bladder Bladder Mu Alarm point
CV-1 (+): communicates Yin with Yang; pacifies the Shen; tonifies and regulates Qi; clears Heat and transforms Dampness; reinforces the Kidney and secures the Jing (Essence); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) Luo Connecting point
nang di (d. D): relieves Cold in the scrotum; seven cones of direct moxa, one-half rice grain size, remove when patient feels pain (So, 1984, p. 63)
St-29 (+): regulates Lower Warmer; warms Lower Warmer Cold; moves Stagnant Qi; master point for male and female genital afflictions (Finkelstein, p. 17)
St-30 (-): warms the Lower Warmer to dissipate Cold; harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); sends Qi up; treats genital problems; 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; tonifies Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and deficient conditions; regulates and strengthens the Spleen; spreads Liver Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; Stomach Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-9 (+): tonifies Spleen Yang to dispel Damp-Heat; benefits Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (+ and D): regulates and tonifies Qi; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; transforms Dampness; aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); frees Qi Stagnation and spreads the Liver Qi; benefits the Kidney; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; regulates the Palace of Jing (Essence); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; moves and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; rectifies the Qi mechanism (Flaws, 1989, p. 46); invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Sea of Xue (Blood); transforms Dampness and Damp-Heat; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; effects impotence through strengthening of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); relieves trauma to testicles and treats genital organs; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Kd-13 (+): increases activity of pituitary gland; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies the Kidney and Jing (Essence); reinforces Kidney Qi; beneficial to female reproductive organs; clears the Lower Warmer; Confluence of Vital Qi (Mann, p. 47)
Kd-11 (+): influences pituitary and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); dissipates Dampness; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
Kd-10 (+): tonifies Kidney (especially Yin and Qi); stimulates testosterone (Finkelstein, p. 55); regulates and soothes the Lower Warmer; Kidney Water and Horary point
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; cools and clears Damp-Heat; 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 (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; regulates the Lower Warmer; 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); strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; moves the Lower Warmer; strengthens function of Kidney; revives circulation of Qi in the Kidney organs and channels; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Kd-3 (+ and D): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); warms Cold; nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire; reinforces Kidney to accept Qi (Finkelstein, p. 53); stabilizes Kidney Qi; strengthens control of ejaculation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
Kd-2 (+): tonifies Kidney (especially Yang) and Jing (Essence); nourishes Yin; warms Cold; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); relieves exhaustion and pain in testicles (first aid); Kidney Fire point
UB-60 (+): promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; influences pituitary and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reinforces the Kidney; Bladder Fire point
Lv-8 (+): tonifies the Liver and nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); clears and cools Damp-Heat; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; Liver Water and Tonification point
Lv-5 (+): spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; tonifies Liver and Yang; relieves Obstruction in Lower Warmer; secures Jing (Essence); tonifies and warms Fire of Life function as manifested in sexuality (Finkelstein, p. 74); benefits urogenital area and resolves Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-4 (+): dispels Dampness; spreads Liver Qi; Liver Metal point
ear: external genitalia, testicle, kidney, uterus, endocrine, dermis/subcortex, seminal vesicle
footnotes