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acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) and Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Yang and/or Qi Xu (Deficiency)

» illustrative combinations:
• Kd-8 and UB-1: regulate female reproductive system and stimulate female hormones; regulate adrenals and Kidney Qi; regulate fluid balance (Finkelstein, p. 54)
• UB-1 and Kd-6: regulate the adrenal aspect of Kidney function (Finkelstein, p. 37)
• Kd-7, UB-47/52, CV-10, Sp-6, GV-6, CV-6, CV-16 and PC-7: influence adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20)
• 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)
• CV-9 and Sp-9 for edema (Shanghai, p. 286)
• CV-4 and CV-6 (D): overcome Yang Xu (Deficiency) and tonify the genuine vitality and Kidney Jing (Essence); (+ w/D) increase fundamental activity of the hypothalamus and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 85)
• Kd-6 linked to Kd-27, Kd-15 <-> Kd-16 region, and hua tuo jia ji at level of GV-3, as confirmed by palpation, treat adrenal imbalance (Matsumoto)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• GV-13 (+): readjusts Qi in and spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); purifies Yang of the whole body; stimulates the pituitary and adrenals
GV-6 (+): strengthens the Spleen; dissipates Dampness; reinforces the Kidney; reverses prolapse; influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); strengthens the lumbar spine
hua tuo jia ji at level of GV-3: treats adrenal imbalance (Matsumoto)
• 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; 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 the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; transforms Phlegm; treats adrenal gland, electrolyte and genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
• UB-17 (+): nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. with D); channels blood back to the vessels; enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; strengthens upper back (- then +) (Finkelstein, p. 40); Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
• yi shu (+): controls and regulates pancreatic function; tonifies Spleen; harmonizes digestion; regulates blood glucose; pancreas Associated point
UB-20 (+): tonifies Spleen and regulates Spleen Qi; augments digestion; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies, nourishes and contains the Xue (Blood); warms the Middle Warmer (D); resolves Dampness; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): prevents or relieves general stress fatigue (Finkelstein, p. 44); strengthens Qi Hai; tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; strengthens Yang; influences adrenals; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); resolves Dampness; regulates fluid system and promotes diuresis; strengthens the bones; 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 adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates and facilitates the Water Pathways; resolves Dampness; Kidney psychospiritual associated point
• Lu-7 (=): treats Shi (Excess) patterns; resolves Phlegm; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; stimulates Lung function of dominating Water Pathways and controlling edema, esp. in the lungs; promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
PC-7 (=): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); relaxes the chest; harmonizes the Stomach; influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); Pericardium Yuan Source, Shu Stream, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point (Maciocia, p. 436); one of the Nine Needles for Returning Yang
• Kd-27 (+): volatilizes the Lung; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; fortifies the Spleen; stimulates Kidney function of reception of Qi; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang); sedates dyspnea and asthma; resolves Phlegm
Kd-15<->16 region: palpate for tenderness and/or pain, then needle most reactive point to treat adrenal imbalance as part of Xu (Deficiency) of the Kidney and/or Spleen due to birth trauma induced by improper severing of the umbilical cord causing damage to the ligamentum teres hepatis (Matsumoto)
• CV-10 (+): strengthens the Spleen; dissolves Intestinal Stagnation; 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 adrenals, pituitary and lower duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 88)
CV-9: balances endocrine and lymphatic systems; stabilizes all secretions (Finkelstein, p. 87); warms the Middle Warmer; dispels Cold; moves Spleen and Earth; regulates the Spleen and Stomach; dissolves Damp; assists Small Intestine in its functions of separating liquid from matter, the Clear from the Turbid, and maintaining water balance (Finkelstein, p. 87); helps drainage of fluids (D); clears Damp-Heat; promotes diuresis
CV-6 (+ and D): strengthens and moves the Qi; regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); raises Middle Qi; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); influences pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reinforces Jing (Essence); benefits spine; regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; warms feet and hands; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
CV-4 (+ and D): nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; regulates the Qi; tonifies the Middle Warmer, strengthens Spleen and benefits the raising Qi; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and Turbid; regulates the Bladder; facilitates diuresis; dispels Cold-Damp; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and restraining the Xue (Blood); benefits Yuan (Original) Qi and strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; regulates sex hormones; warms the Kidney Yang and the Lower Warmer and eliminates Cold in the Lower Warmer (D); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
Sp-9 (=): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); eliminates Phlegm-Dampness; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; regulates the Water Pathways; dispels Damp-Heat; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (+): strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi; regulates and nourishes the Xue (Blood); transforms Dampness; aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; benefits the Kidney; facilitates diuresis; transforms Dampness; regulates the menses and reduces menstrual pain; stimulates uterus, adrenals, ovaries and pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 27); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
• Sp-1 (+): clears Dampness and Damp-Heat; strengthens and warms the Spleen; strengthens the Yang and benefits the Qi; manages the flow of Xue (Blood); strengthens Spleen's function of holding Xue (Blood) in vessels; dispels Cold from Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Jing Well and Wood point
Kd-8 (+): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); eliminates Damp; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menstruation; stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney; regulates adrenals and Kidney Qi; regulates fluid balance; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; facilitates and regulates Bladder, menses and Water Pathways; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); clears the Lung and tonifies Lung Yin; tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis; regulates the Lower Warmer; promotes bowel movement; strengthens lower back and loins; 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-60 (+): promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; influences pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); disperses masses; reinforces the Kidney; regulates the fluid system; descends the Turbid; relaxes the sinews, tendons and muscles of the neck, shoulder, waist, back, ankle and foot; frees the channels and collateral vessels; Bladder Fire point


footnotes

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