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reproductive system
prostatitis
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) with Empty Fire Blazing; Kidney Failing to Grasp the Qi; Bladder Damp-Heat; Liver Qi Stagnation; Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Liver and Gall Bladder Invaded by Damp-Heat; Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Shi (Excess) of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Shi (Excess) of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Shi (Excess) of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
» therapeutic note: the differentiation of acute vs. chronic prostatitis is essential to proper treatment and should be fairly obvious from the presentation
» illustrative combinations:
UB-23, UB-28, CV-4 and Sp-6 for prostatitis (Shanghai, p. 649; Lee and Cheung, p. 271)
St-29, zi gong, CV-4, Kd-9 and Sp-6 for prostatitis (Shanghai, p. 650; Lee and Cheung, p. 272)
CV-6, Sp-10, Sp-9, Sp-6, Kd-3 and Kd-6 (strong stimulation) for acute prostatitis (Shanghai, p. 650; Lee and Cheung, p. 272)
GV-2, CV-3, GV-20, Kd-12 and Sp-6 (mild stimulation and warm needle technique) for chronic prostatitis (Shanghai, p. 650; Lee and Cheung, p. 272)
SI-3 after UB-62: cause release of ACTH and sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 34)
UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which male genitourinary conditions are a Shi (Excess) symptom
Lu-7 and Kd-6: open the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) for which male genitourinary conditions are a Shi (Excess) symptom
Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which prostatitis is a symptom of Shi (Excess)
LI-11 and Sp-6: remove Obstruction of the channels and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and treat inflammation anywhere in body as this locus improves immune response (Finkelstein, p. 9)
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)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
GV-20 (+ with warm needle): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; cools the body (D) (Finkelstein, p. 81); 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; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-14 (-): cools and drains Heat; reduces fever; stimulates the immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation; clears the Shen, calms the Soul, and pacifies the Will; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood); primarily for treatment of acute prostatitis with fever; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; benefits the low back; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and Yang to the pelvis to mobilize the Yin of the pelvis; stimulates adrenals and testes (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; "Gate of Life Fire"
GV-2 (+): dissipates Wind and Dampness; strengthens and invigorates the function of the lumbar spine; clears the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
GV-1 (=): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel); cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); disperses swelling and stops pain; astringes the Jing (Essence); strengthens the lower back; Entry point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Luo Connecting point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) with the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
GB-20 (-): reduces and relieves Heat; awakens the Shen and clears the Brain; calms and regulates the Liver; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) channels on the Foot Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) channel
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen; 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); tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; treats genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-18 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears and drains the Liver and Gall Bladder; clears Liver Fire and Heat; cools and transforms Damp-Heat, esp. in the Lower Warmer; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); Liver Shu Associated point
UB-19 (-): regulates the Qi and calms the emotions; clears, cools and drains Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder; brightens the eyes; nourishes Xue (Blood); transforms Damp-Heat; expands the diaphragm and opens the chest; calms and harmonizes the Stomach; expels parasites; softens hard masses; Gall Bladder Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): tonifies the Spleen and benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); drains Heat Shi (Excess) from the Middle Warmer; resolves Dampness; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens Kidney function of reception of Qi; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; counterbalances Liver Fire; drains Heat from the Lower Warmer; resolves Dampness; regulates fluid system, volatilizes the Bladder, and promotes diuresis; strengthens the lower back; 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; spreads and clears Obstructed Kidney Qi; influences the pituitary, adrenals and testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); regulates and facilitates the Water Pathways; eases urination; affects the genitals; resolves Dampness; strengthens the lower back (-, then +); esp. used in treatment of urogenital problems (EAMSS, p. 245); Kidney psychospiritual associated point
UB-49/54 (-): resolves Damp-Heat; strengthens the lower back; Large Intestine psychospiritual associated point
UB-28 (=): regulates the Bladder; dispels Wind-Damp; promotes Diuresis; regulates the Water Pathways and tonifies the Bladder; promotes diuresis; "disperses Qi, clears blockages, and facilitates functioning of the Lower Warmer to help perspiration and drainage" (Finkelstein, p. 46); clears Heat from Lower Warmer; reinforces Yuan (Original) Qi; benefits the low back; Bladder Shu Associated point
UB-31 to UB-34 (-): brings Yang into the pelvic region, thereby mobilizing pelvic Yin; regulates the Lower Warmer; promotes urination; transforms Damp-Heat; consolidates the Jing (Essence); invigorates the Xue (Blood); opens the pelvis and disperses Lower Warmer Stagnation; strengthens the lower back
UB-54/40 (-): clears Heat from the Xue (Blood) to cool fever; transforms Damp-Heat; benefits Kidney Qi and regulates Bladder; treats genital pain; benefits the lower back; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; command point of the back
UB-57 (-): clears Heat; regulates Qi in the Yang organs; transforms Damp-Heat; moves Stagnancy in the Lower Warmer; strengthens the lower back
UB-1 (=): controls the pituitary gland and its secretions via the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system; opens the channels and invigorates circulation; Bladder Entry point; Polarization point of the Yin and Yang Qiao Mai (Motility Vessels); 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)
TW-5 (-): clears Heat, esp. alternating chills; regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); normalizes excess of gonadotropins (Finkelstein, p. 62); transforms Phlegm and disperses goiter; dissolves Toxins; tonifies Wei (Protective) Qi; frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; alleviates pain; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
PC-6 (=): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen and tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; harmonizes, regulates and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); enhances purification and dispersement of the Triple Warmer; relieves pain; palpation: major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto); Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
LI-11 (-): clears Heat; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; cools and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); improves immune function (Finkelstein, p. 9); tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; eliminates Dampness through the Intestines; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9)
LI-4 (-): reduces fever; pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); activates Wei (Protective) Qi and stimulates the immune system; induces or stabilizes sweating; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; eliminates Damp-Heat; sedates pain; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
Lu-7 (-): circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
SI-3 (-): consolidates the Surface and stops sweating (-); induces sweating (+); 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)
CV-7 (+): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates (D) and clears Obstruction from (-) the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); controls Xue (Blood) in the Lower Warmer; stimulates testes and all sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 87); palpation: acts as an abdominal reflection of Sp-6, which is also named "yin crossing"; also hardness to palpation indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto); Mu Alarm point of the Lower Warmer
CV-6 ( - or +; possible D): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reduces Fire of Liver and Gall Bladder; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); captures the Xue (Blood) and stops bleeding (+); regulates Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); 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); benefits the spine; regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; usually disperse with Shi (Excess), tonify with Xu (Deficiency), unless there is hematuria, then tonification will assist in stopping the bleeding; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
CV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; grounds the Shen when there is Empty-Heat (Maciocia, p. 207); regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; tonifies the Middle Warmer and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and the Turbid; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and restraining the Xue (Blood), e.g., hematuria; nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; influences testes (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); resolves Damp-Heat; regulates the Bladder; facilitates diuresis; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-3 (+): assists the transforming functions of Qi; alleviates Damp-Heat, esp. in the Bladder; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; stimulates testes and pancreas (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); tonifies sexual function; regulates the Bladder, Lower Warmer and the Water Pathways; promotes urination; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer; relieves pain; Bladder Mu Alarm point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Tai Yin (Spleen), Foot Jue Yin (Liver) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channels on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
CV-2 (+): stimulates internal secretions (Finkelstein, p. 84); warms the Yang and reinforces the Kidney; regulates the prostate and Lower Warmer; mobilizes the Bladder and regulates urination
CV-1 (=): pacifies the Shen; tonifies and regulates Qi; regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); clears Heat and transforms Dampness; strengthens the lumbus and boosts the Kidney (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 347); secures the Jing (Essence); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) with the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
zi gong (-): tonifies and warms Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates the Lower Warmer; clears Heat and transforms Damp-Heat
St-28 (-): regulates Heat Qi of the Triple Warmer, Kidney and Bladder; activates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); cools and clears Damp-Heat, esp. in Lower Warmer; benefits the Bladder; facilitates the Lower Warmer; seeps Water Dampness by opening Water Pathways to promote diuresis; important point for regulation of body fluids; in this region the Stomach supplies impure Qi to the Kidney via the internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 16)
St-29 (-): regulates the Lower Warmer; promotes Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation of the Bladder and Triple Warmer; moves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer; special effect on reproductive organs; stops pain
St-30 (=): harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); 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); palpation: if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment
St-36 (+): regulates Wei (Protective) Qi; disperses noxious Yang and brings down high fever; calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; strengthens the Spleen and replenishes the Middle Warmer; dispels and eliminates Dampness; spreads Liver Qi and benefits the Gall Bladder; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; clears Heat from the Yang organs and drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; Stomach Earth and Horary point
Sp-10 (=): clears Heat; harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); cools Heat and transforms Damp-Heat in the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer
Sp-9 (=): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Yang); regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; dispels Damp-Heat; benefits the Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); clears and moves the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; regulates the Gall Bladder; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; tonifies the Kidney; regulates the Bladder; transforms Dampness and Heat; facilitates diuresis; regulates the Palace of Jing (Essence) (Flaws, 1989, p. 46); mild stimulation for chronic and strong stimulation for acute prostatitis; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-4 (=): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat; adjusts and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); disperses Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); transforms Dampness and Damp-Heat; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; descends the Turbid; 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-12 (=): reinforces Kidney Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); helps regulate seminal emission; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
Kd-9 (= or +): pacifies the Shen; strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and effects the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); warms the Kidney; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yin and Jing (Essence); Entry point and Xi Cleft Accumulation point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Kd-8 (-): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); clears Heat; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); adjusts Qi and Xue (Blood) in the genitals; stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney; regulates adrenals and Kidney Qi; regulates fluid balance and eliminates Dampness; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; stimulates the adrenals, thyroid and testes; facilitates the Bladder and Water Pathways; cools and clears Damp-Heat; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the low back; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; cools and clears Heat; 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); dispels Dampness; eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis; regulates the Lower Warmer; strengthens the lower back and loins; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; sedates pain; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; cools and descends Heat; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); reinforces the Kidney to accept Qi (Finkelstein, p. 53); stabilizes Kidney Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Water Pathways; strengthens the lower back and waist; relieves pain in the bones; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
UB-62 (-): cools and clears Fire and Heat; clears the Shen and Heart; 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-65 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears Heat and drains Shi (Excess); detoxifies the whole body; effects the prostate gland; invigorates the collateral vessels; Bladder Wood and Dispersion point
Lv-8 (=): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; clears and cools Damp-Heat; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; benefits the Bladder; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-5 (= or +): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; 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); regulates the function of the Bladder; benefits urogenital area and resolves Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears and harmonizes the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Lower Warmer; discharges Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-2 (-): calms the Shen and eases the Mind; clears Fire; disperses Stagnant Liver Qi; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens the Liver to release Liver Qi and remove Qi Depression; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); clears the Lower Warmer; Liver Fire and Dispersion point
GB-34 (-): regulates Yang of the Liver and Gall Bladder; clears Dampness and cools Heat; facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; tonifies the Spleen; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
GB-41 (-): removes Fire; harmonizes and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; spreads Liver Qi to reduce Stagnation of Phlegm and Xue (Blood) in the Liver channel; clears and regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); dispels Damp-Heat; Gall Bladder Wood and Horary point; Master point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
ear: prostate, testicle, adrenal, shen men, kidney, endocrine, pelvic cavity, urethra, bladder
footnotes
Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.