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digestive system
rectal incontinence
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Large Intestine Qi Collapse; Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Qi Sinking; Kidney Qi not Firm; Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency)

» illustrative combinations:
• UB-25 and UB-32 for bowel and urinary incontinence (Shanghai, p. 212)
• GV-4 and UB-23 (D) for fecal and urinary incontinence in the elderly (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 373)
• UB-30 and GV-1: retract the ligaments supporting the anus (Finkelstein, p. 46)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
GV-20 (D): raises Yang Qi; adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); elevates the Clear Qi; warms the Yang (D); causes Yang to ascend (D); secures the lower Orifices (D); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-4 (+ and D): tonifies Kidney Yang; replenishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Yang; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence)
» GV-3 (+): reinforces the Kidney; regulates the Kidney Qi; distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the pelvis; stimulates testes; regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
GV-1 (=): opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel); regulates the intestines; secures the lower Orifices; Du Mai (Governing Vessel) Entry and Luo Connecting point; note: important that patient be advised to avoid sexual relations or cold drinks after this point has been treated (Finkelstein, p. 77)
jing gong (+): tonifies Kidney Yang; warms the Jing (Essence)
UB-20 (+ and D): tonifies Spleen Qi and Yang; facilitates digestive transportation and transformation; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; raises Middle Qi; Spleen Shu Associated point
• UB-21 (+ and D): regulates the Stomach, esp. the Stomach Qi; strengthens the Spleen; transforms Dampness; Stomach Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and D): strengthens Qi Hai and regulates Kidney Qi; strengthens Kidney function of reception of Qi; tonifies the Kidney and strengthens Yang; nourishes Jing (Essence); Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-25 (+ and D): regulates the Intestines and Stomach; tonifies Large Intestine; warms Large Intestine Yang Qi; resolves Damp-Heat; Large Intestine Shu Associated point
• UB-49/54 (+): resolves Damp-Heat; strengthens the lower back; specific for diseases of the anus; Large Intestine psychospiritual associated point
UB-30 (-): transforms Damp-Heat; consolidates Jing (Essence); regulates Qi of the anal sphincter; brings Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46); Extra Associated point of the anal sphincter (Mann, p. 36)
UB-32 (-): regulates the Lower Warmer and Intestines; transforms Damp-Heat; consolidates Jing (Essence); invigorates the Kidney Qi; redirects Qi upward; brings Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46)
• UB-57 (-): regulates Qi in the Yang organs; transforms Damp-Heat; regulates the Large Intestine; benefits hemorrhoids
TW-6 (+): facilitates Qi flow and spreads the Qi; regulates the Triple Warmer and the Zang-Fu organs; regulates and moistens the Large Intestine, esp. for fecal incontinence due to paralysis; Triple Warmer Fire and Horary point
• Lu-9 (+): regulates all Yang Qi; Lung Yuan Source, Earth and Tonification point
St-25 (+ and D): stops diarrhea; regulates and tonifies the Large Intestine; warms Large Intestine Yang Qi; regulates the Stomach and Spleen; supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; opens the Qi of the Yang (hollow) organs; regulates the channels and promotes Qi circulation; regulates Qi, esp. Ying (Constructive) Qi and Wei (Protective) Qi (Finkelstein, p. 15); ascends the Clear and descends the Turbid; moves and regulates pelvic Qi; Large Intestine Mu Alarm point; according to Sun Tzu Miao, this point contains a storehouse of Qi and should not be dispersed (Finkelstein, p. 15)
CV-12 (+): warms and moves Spleen and Stomach Yang; benefits and soothes the Qi; raises Middle Qi; warms the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; regulates the Intestines and stops excessive bowel movements; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
CV-8 (D): invigorates Qi to raise rectal prolapse; warms and stabilizes the Yang; warms the Lower and Middle Warmers; strengthens the transporting function of the Spleen and Stomach; dries Dampness and Damp-Cold; disperses masses and regulates Qi
CV-6 (+ and D): tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; raises Middle Qi; strengthens and regulates the Qi; regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies Kidney; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces Jing (Essence); moves Qi and Xue (Blood) in Lower Warmer; regulates Water Pathways and dispels Dampness; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5; "Sea of Qi"
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Kidney Yang and Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; cools and clears Damp-Heat; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); tonifies Kidney Yang; stabilizes Kidney Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates Water Pathways; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
Sp-3 (+ and D): strengthens Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); transforms and expels Dampness and Damp-Heat; reduces Food Stagnation; regulates Large Intestine, Middle and Lower Warmers; dispels hemorrhoids; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point


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