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patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Xue (Blood) Heat with Blood (Xue) Stagnancy; Heart Fire Blazing; Heart Yin Xu (Deficiency); Liver Yang Rising; Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency); Stomach Fire; Stomach Yin Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency)

» illustrative combinations:
• Lv-5 and Ht-2 (+) for acne rosacea (McWilliams, et al., Lesson 31, p. 18)
• Kd-3, Lv-3 and Sp-6: if Kidney Xu (Deficiency) and Liver Yang Shi (Excess)
• CV-14 and UB-15 remove Obstruction of Heart Qi circulation to reduce Fire and ease the Mind (Shanghai, p. 202; Finkelstein, p. 40; Flaws, 1989, p. 78)
• UB-19, UB-18 and GB-12: reduce upward disturbance of Fire of the Liver and Gall Bladder Fire; eases the Mind (Finkelstein, p. 42)
• UB-15, UB-23 and Kd-9: adjust disharmony of the Heart and Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 40);
• UB-15, UB-23 and PC-6: descend Heart Fire and communicate Heart and Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 40)
• PC-8 and UB-15: suppress Heart Fire to calm the Spirit and ease the Mind (Flaws, 1989, p. 78; Finkelstein, p. 40)
• PC-8 and PC-6: clear Heat and disperse Heat from the Heart and Pericardium (Finkelstein, p. 60)
• CV-3 and Lv-5: reduce Heat of the Liver (Finkelstein, p. 84)
• CV-3 and Lv-2: clear Liver Fire and Heat (Finkelstein, p. 84)
• GB-41 and Lv-2: clear Fire of Liver and Gall Bladder (Finkelstein, p. 71)
• bleed LI-20 and combine with GB-15, LI-4 and Lv-3: "provide marvelous treatment for Heat and reddening of the eyes" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 106)
• LI-11 and LI-4 for disease of the head, face, ears, eyes, mouth and nose (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 100)
• St-41 and Ht-5 for headache with red face and eyes in hypertensive patient (Shanghai, p. 598)
• Sp-4, PC-6 and St-34: modulate secretion of gastric fluids (Finkelstein, p. 59 and p. 26)
• LI-4, St-36 and Sp-6: increase acidity of the stomach and increase enzyme activity (Finkelstein, p. 20)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
GB-20 (-): reduces and relieves Heat; brightens the eyes; subdues Liver Yang and Fire to calm and regulate the Liver, esp. disperses and descends Liver Yang from the head; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
• GB-12 (-): clears Heat; reduces upward disturbance of Fire of Liver/Gall Bladder
• GV-16 (-): drains Fire; eliminates Yang Shi (Excess) from upper body; clears Heart of pathogenic Heat; Window of the Sky point; Wei (Protective) Qi concentrates at this point
• GV-14 (-): cools and drains Heat; stimulates the immune system, increases white blood cell count, and prevents or slows inflammation; spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and whole body; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood); relaxes the sinews and muscles; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• UB-10 (-): clears the head; dispels Fire; tranquilizes and descends Rebellious Qi; brightens the eyes; calms the Heart; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Qi general point
• UB-11 (-): resolves Shi (Excess) Heat; connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points, thus cooling them (Finkelstein, p. 38); facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; invigorates the collateral vessels; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point
UB-15 (- and/or +): calms the Heart and the Shen; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi of the Heart; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood), and tonifies Heart Yin; clears Heart Fire and disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Heart (-); cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood) and tonifies Xu (Deficiency); Heart Shu Associated point
UB-17 (-): tonifies the Qi; regulates, nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (-): pacifies the Shen; benefits the eyes and improves vision; clears Liver Fire and Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Stomach and benefits the Qi; Liver Shu Associated point
• UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); prevents or relieves general stress fatigue (Finkelstein, p. 44); brightens the eyes; strengthens the Heart (Ross, 1985, p. 130); influences adrenals; counterbalances Liver Fire; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-54/40 (- and/or bleed): clears Heat from the Xue (Blood) (bleed); relaxes the sinews and muscles; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
• GB-14 (-): clears Heat; clears the vision; brightens the eyes; invigorates Qi circulation
• tai yang (- and/or bleed): clears Heat (bleed); clears the head; cools, clears and brightens the eyes
• yu yao (-): clears Heat; moves Qi in the eyes; brightens the eyes; removes Obstructions
• St-4 (-): frees the channels, esp. removes Obstructions in channels of face
LI-20 (-): clears Qi Fire; benefits the nose; regulates Large Intestine and promotes bowel movement; invigorates Xue (Blood) circulation; Large Intestine Exit point
Ht-2 (+): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood) and facilitates their flow; clears Heat; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
• Ht-5 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates and tonifies Heart Qi; clears Heart Fire and Xu (Deficiency) Heat; benefits a slow pulse; Heart Luo Connecting point
• SI-7 (-): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen and sedates the Heart; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; tonifies Kidney Yin by directing the Yang Qi of the Exterior toward the Internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 35); Small Intestine Luo Connecting point
• PC-5 (-): calms the Mind and quiets the Shen; clears Heat; drains Shi (Excess) Fire from the Heart; nourishes the Heart and regulates Heart Qi; harmonizes the Stomach; drains the Triple Warmer; Pericardium Metal point
• PC-6 (=): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen and tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates blood pressure; improves circulation of Xue (Blood) Yin of the Heart thus countering Yang of the Heart (Finkelstein, p. 58); regulates Liver Qi and harmonizes the Stomach; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); drains the Triple Warmer; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
PC-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the emotions; clears Heat; clears Fire of Heart and Pericardium; draws Xu (Deficiency) Fire back into the Mind; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Stomach; dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); influences adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point (Maciocia, p. 436)
• TW-5 (-): clears Heat, esp. from Triple Warmer channel; opens and moves the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); dissolves Toxins; clears Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) in the head and disperses Liver Yang Shi (Excess); tonifies Wei (Protective) Qi; frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; esp. for temporal/lateral (Gall Bladder) headaches; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
• TW-2 (-): clears and drains Heat, esp. pathogenic Heat in the San Jiao (Triple Warmer); facilitates flow of Qi; disperses Stagnation; relieves headache, esp. migraine; moistens Dryness; reduces swelling; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Triple Warmer Water point
LI-11 (=): clears Heat; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; regulates and cools the Xue (Blood); improves immune function (Finkelstein, p. 9); tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; harmonizes the Stomach and regulates the Intestines; frees the channels; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9)
LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; activates Wei (Protective) Qi and stimulates the immune system; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; regulates Qi and disperses Heat of the Intestines; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; sedates pain; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; command point of the face and mouth
• 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; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
• CV-22 (=): facilitates and regulates movement of Lung Qi; descends Rebellious Qi; relieves reddening of the face and sensation of heat rising in body; Window of the Sky point
CV-15 (=): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; stimulates the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; Finkelstein, p. 91); nourishes Heart Yin; promotes flow of Qi; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes all Yin organs; regulates the Stomach; brings down Rebellious Qi; Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) with the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Source point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
• CV-14 (=): clears the Heart and stabilizes the Shen; regulates and invigorates the Qi; harmonizes the Stomach and facilitates movement in the Middle Warmer; reverses adverse flow of Qi; acts on the nervous system and brain through the solar plexus and releases tension throughout whole body (Finkelstein, p. 90); Heart Mu Alarm point
• CV-6 (+): strengthens and moves the Qi; influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); reduces Fire of Liver and Gall Bladder; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); regulates Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies the Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life)
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; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and the Turbid; nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
• CV-3 (-): assists the transforming functions of Qi; tonifies the Kidney Qi; relieves pain; Bladder Mu Alarm point
Sp-10 (-): clears Heat; harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; "Sea of Blood"
• Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; influences the pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); disperses Heart Fire; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); clears Xue (Blood) Heat; transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; tonifies the Kidney; transforms Dampness and Heat; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
• St-36 (+): calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; descends Rebellious Qi; disperses Stomach Fire; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi and nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; clears Heat from the Yang organs and drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; regulates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid (-), esp. by the Intestines; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; reunion point of Qi (Finkelstein, p. 18); Sea of Nourishment point; one of the Nine Needles for Returning Yang
• St-41 (-): clears the Mind and pacifies the Shen; clears and descends Fire; brightens the eyes; harmonizes the Stomach; supports Spleen Qi; Stomach Fire and Tonification point
St-42 (-): pacifies the Shen and calms the Mind; reduces Fire Shi (Excess) in Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); regulates and treats various disorders of the face and neck; supports Earth and transforms Dampness; tonifies Stomach and Spleen; tonifies Stomach channel and the internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 22); harmonizes the Stomach; palpation: pulse at St-42 registers state of the Yin; Stomach Yuan Source point
St-43 (-): clears and drains Heat from Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine); relieves redness of the face and eyes; harmonizes the Stomach and regulates Stomach Qi; brings down Rebellious Qi; removes Obstructions from Stomach channel; Stomach Wood point
Lv-8 (+): drains Liver Fire; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-5 (+): drains the Liver; spreads Liver Qi and disperses Liver Qi Stagnation; benefits the Qi; tonifies Liver and Yang; Liver Luo Connecting point
• Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; relieves headache; suppresses dizziness; brightens and benefits the eyes; pacifies and regulates the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; cools, clears and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); Liver Yuan Source, Shu Stream and Earth point
Lv-2 (-): drains and clears Fire of Liver and Gall Bladder; disperses Stagnant Qi of Liver and Gall Bladder; soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); disperses Qi and clears Fire of the Heart; cools the Xue (Blood); Liver Fire and Dispersion point
• GB-34 (-): regulates and subdues Yang of the Liver and Gall Bladder; brings down high blood pressure; facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; tonifies the Spleen; frees the channels; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
• GB-37 (=): regulates the Liver; clears and brightens vision; dissipates Heat, esp. from the Liver; reduces and clears Fire of the Liver and Gall Bladder; relieves migraines; Gall Bladder Luo Connecting point
• GB-38 (-): reduces the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang and Liver Fire; esp. for chronic and stubborn migraine headaches (Maciocia, p. 226); frees the channels; invigorates the collateral vessels; Gall Bladder Fire and Dispersion point
• Kd-10 (+): tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin and Qi); dispels Heat and clears Heat in the Xue (Blood); Kidney He Sea Uniting, Water and Horary point
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; stimulates the adrenals, thyroid and testes; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): nourishes the Heart; cools and clears Heat; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; relieves migraines; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); brightens the eyes and sends Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the eyes via the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); moistens dryness; 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; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point

ear: lung, endocrine, adrenal, outer nose (bleed)


footnotes

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

Reprinted from Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ross, Jeremy, 2nd ed, p. 75, 1985, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.