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Chinese patterns
Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency)
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency)

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principle of treatment: tonify Liver and Kidney Yin


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
UB-18 (=): nourishes Liver Yin; subdues Liver Yang; pacifies the Shen; benefits the eyes and improves vision; clears Liver Fire and Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates Xue (Blood); Liver Shu Associated point
GB-25 (+): sedates Kidney Yang; influences Kidney Yin; removes Qi Stagnation; invigorates the channels; Kidney Mu Alarm point
Lv-13 (+): harmonizes Liver and restores smooth flow of Liver Qi in Middle Warmer; spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
Lv-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; soothes the sinews and tendons; Liver Water and Tonification point
Sp-6 (+): tonifies Spleen, Kidney and Liver Yin; pacifies the Shen; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; spreads the Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; benefits 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); stimulates the uterus, adrenals, ovaries and pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 27); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Kd-7 (+): strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens the Spleen; benefits, stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; moistens dryness; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
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; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-3 (=): balances the Liver; pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); clears head and thinking; suppresses dizziness; brightens and benefits eyes to improve vision; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; subdues Liver Yang; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; opens the channels and relaxes convulsions, spasms and cramps; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-2 (-): disperses Liver Fire; calms the Shen and eases the Mind; removes Depression; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi; disperses Stagnant Liver Qi; clears the Lower Warmer; Liver Fire and Dispersion point


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