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immune system
AIDS/HIV
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Xü Lao (Exhaustion/Deficiency Syndrome); Qi Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Yin Xu (Deficiency), esp. of Kidney, Spleen and/or Lung; Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), esp. combined with Heat in the Xue (Blood); Liver Qi Stagnation; Yang Xu (Deficiency); Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency); Xu (Deficiency) Heat; Toxic Heat; Shen Disturbance
» illustrative combinations:
LI-4, St-36, Sp-6 and Kd-3 for associated Yin and Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Eisen)
UB-13, UB-38/43, UB-20 and UB-23 for associated Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Eisen)
LI-4, Lv-14 and Lv-3 for associated Liver Qi Stagnation (Eisen)
Kd-7 and UB-23 (+): tonify Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 54)
UB-23, Sp-6 and Kd-12: strengthen the Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 44)
UB-47/52, Kd-3 and GV-4: strengthen the Kidney (Finkelstein, p. 48)
UB-23 and GV-4: tonify the Kidney; strengthen the Yang (Finkelstein, p. 44)
UB-23 and Sp-6: tonify the Kidney; nourish the Yang (Finkelstein, p. 44)
UB-23, Kd-3 and GV-4: invigorate Kidney Yang (Finkelstein, p. 44)
Kd-3, Sp-6, LI-4, GB-20 and Lv-2: reinforce the Kidney and nourish Yin (Finkelstein, p. 53)
UB-23, Kd-3 and CV-4 (D): strengthen Kidney Jing (Essence) (Finkelstein, p. 44)
Sp-6 and Kd-2: tonify the Kidney, consolidate or astringe the Jing (Essence) (Flaws, 1989, p. 70; Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6 and Sp-10: clear Heat in the Xue (Blood) and reduce fever (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6 and Lv-3: nourish Yin in Kidney and Liver to reduce Fire (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6 and Kd-3: regulate and strengthens Kidney, nourish Yin, and clear and subdue Heat (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6 and PC-6 (+): nourish Yin and clear Fire; tonify the Heart, nourish Xue (Blood) and facilitate Qi (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6, LI-4, LI-11 and TW-15: lower temperature (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6, Kd-7 and Kd-6 (+): nourish Yin and moisten dryness (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6 and St-36: regulate and reinforce Spleen and Stomach and combat Xu (Deficiency) and Cold; cultivate growing source of Qi and Xue (Blood); nourish Xue (Blood) and ease the mind; descend Rebellious Qi (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6, CV-12 and St-36: reinforce Spleen, help Qi circulation, and control Xue (Blood) (Finkelstein, p. 27)
Sp-6, CV-6 and CV-12 (+): reinforce Spleen, Qi and Xue (Blood) (Finkelstein, p. 27)
especially with Jing Xu (Deficiency), consider the Eight Extraordinary Vessel treatment: Lu-7, Kd-6, SI-3, UB-62, Sp-4, PC-6, GB-41 and TW-5. This treatment may have to be repeated many times to receive fullest benefits. (Fan and Dunbar, p. 57)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
GV-20 (-): benefits and clears the Brain; pacifies the Shen; revives consciousness; spreads Liver Qi; esp. appropriate for dementia; Sea of Marrow point
GV-14 (+): spreads and facilitates Yang; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood); opens the Lung and transforms Phlegm; clears Lung Heat; stimulates immune system; increases white blood cells; slows and prevents infection; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-4 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; restores collapsed Yang; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); stimulates testes, adrenals and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); "Gate of Life"
UB-13 (+): tonifies the Lung (especially Qi); stops coughing; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Upper Warmer; harmonizes the Ying and Xue (Blood); Lung Shu Associated point
UB-38/43 (+): strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions; tonifies Yin of the whole body; clears Empty Heat; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; stimulates hematopoesis; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-20 (+): regulates and tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes and contains the Xue (Blood); Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): nourishes the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney; nourishes Kidney Jing (Essence); regulates the Kidney Qi; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-54/40 (-): clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); transforms Damp-Heat; Bladder Earth point
LI-11 (-): regulates and harmonizes Xue (Blood) and Qi; drains Fire; clears Heat; Large Intestine Earth and Tonification point
LI-10 (=): lowers nervous excitement; promotes the circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies Qi and Xue (Blood) (Maciocia, p. 378); enhances action of the immune bodies (Finkelstein, p. 8); tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine) and the internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 8)
LI-4 (-): reduces fever; pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); induces or stabilizes sweating; tonifies Lung Qi; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; cools and drains Lung Heat; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; eliminates Damp-Heat; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source point
Lv-14 (=): promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; calms the Liver; transforms and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); dispels Heat from the Xue (Blood); Liver Mu Alarm point
Kd-27 (+): regulates Lung; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; fortifies the Spleen; stimulates Kidney function of reception of Qi; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang); associated point of all associated points
Kd-24 (=): revitalizes the sense of self; resurrects the Spirit (Worsley); pacifies the Shen; opens and releases the chest; tonifies the Kidney
Kd-16 (=): benefits the Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); "strengthens function of the Kidney, giving renewed strength to body and mind" (Finkelstein, p. 55); palpation: reflection of birth trauma (Matsumoto); Spleen reflex point (Nan Jing as per Matsumoto); adrenal cortex reflex point (Nasako as per Matsumoto); Kidney Mu Alarm point (Manaka as per Matsumoto)
CV-17 (+): calms emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; expands the chest and soothes the diaphragm; enhances breathing; transforms Phlegm; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi
CV-6 (+ and/or D): strengthens and moves the Qi; reduces Fire of Liver and Gall Bladder; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); 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); restores collapsed Yang or Yin; preserves sexual fluids (Finkelstein, p. 86); tonifies Kidney; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; warms Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) (esp. with D); reinforces Jing (Essence); Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5: important point for concentration of Qi in the body
CV-4 (+ and/or D): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; restores collapsed Yang or Yin; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; 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); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; roots the Ethereal Soul; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; warms the Kidney Yang (D); resolves Damp-Heat; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang
St-30 (= or + and D): warms the Lower Warmer to dissipate Cold; harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); treats pelvic and inguinal 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); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment; reflex indicator for weak immune system (Matsumoto); if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17)
knotty and/or tender abdominal points and areas (=): palpate to locate and needle to release Stagnation and facilitate flow of Qi and Xue (Blood) (Matsumoto and Birch; Seem; et al.)
St-30 (+): harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); 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); Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and the Sea of Nourishment; indicator for weak immune system (Matsumoto); if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17)
St-36 (+): facilitates the Lung and regulates Wei (Protective) Qi; builds immunity and red blood cells; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; treats chronic cases with Heat; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-10 (-): harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); cools Heat and eliminates Damp-Heat in the Xue (Blood)
Sp-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); regulates and moves the Xue (Blood); clears Xue (Blood) Heat and transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; spreads the Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; benefits the Kidney; transforms Dampness and Heat; stimulates uterus, adrenals, ovaries and pituitary (Finkelstein, p. 27); Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-2 (+): stimulates the flow of Qi; dispels Exterior symptom-complex; stimulates thymus (Finkelstein, p. 25); strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Spleen Yang; harmonizes the Stomach; returns Yang and stems counterflow; reduces Food Stagnation; eliminates Dampness and Phlegm caused by Spleen Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Fire and Tonification point
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; cools and clears Damp-Heat; regulates the pores and sweating; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-3 (+): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); pacifies Xu (Deficiency); cools and clears Heat; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; strengthens the Brain; clears Lung Heat; nourishes the Yin to moisten the Lung and sedate cough; nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies Kidney Yang; stabilizes Kidney Qi; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
Kd-2 (=): clears Fire and Heat; cools Heat in Xue (Blood); tonifies Kidney (especially Yang) and Jing (Essence); nourishes Yin; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); esp. appropriate for dementia; Kidney Fire point
Lv-8 (+): drains Liver Fire; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); clears and cools Damp-Heat; soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; Liver Water and Tonification point
Lv-3 (=): pacifies the Shen; clears head and thinking; suppresses dizziness; brightens and benefits eyes to improve vision; harmonizes the Liver; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); discharges Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
ear: shen men, lung, kidney
» technique: when treating Qi, Xue (Blood) and Yin Xu (Deficiency) use light stimulation, retaining needle no more than 10-12 minutes (Eisen)
Note: Moffett et al. (1994) report in an uncontrolled outcomes study that 3 month treatment courses of acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy in HIV+ patients statistically decreased symptom severity and improved quality of life. Goh (1991) in a study of 31 HIV+ patients with peripheral neuropathy, showed that acupuncture alleviated pain or tingling in 38% of the patients. Lu Weibo (1994) has treated 112 HIV/AIDS patients in Tanzania with a Chinese herbal formula called Glyke (60 mg twice daily, po) for 3-6 months. He reports improvements in CD4 counts and reduction in symptoms (Lu Weibo, 1994).
footnotes
Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.