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nervous system
paresthesia
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
numbness: Heat in the Spleen and Stomach; Liver Qi Stagnation; Liver Wind Stirring; Kidney and Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency); Liver Wind arising from Liver Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Bi Syndrome
» therapeutic note:
see also the various musculoskeletal conditions and cancers which might be causative
many of the points and combinations from "paralysis" may be relevant to the treatment of paresthesia in the same location
» illustrative combinations:
PC-8 and Ht-3 for numbness (Mann, p. 124)
SI-3 and UB-62: open the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to increase Qi flow through, relax and strengthen the spine
UB-65 and UB-59 (-): drain Shi (Excess) and relieve Stagnation in the lumbar spine (Finkelstein)
UB-23, GV-4 and UB-58: relax the soft tissues and invigorate blood circulation in the back (Finkelstein, p. 44)
LI-11, GV-26, GB-20 and GB-39 for alignment problems of the spine (Finkelstein, p. 10)
LI-11 and GV-26: facilitate spinal adjustments (Finkelstein, p. 9)
PC-6 and LI-11 (-): treat numbness in the extremities (EAMSS, p. 240)
LI-4 and Lu-7 with strong stimulation: for paresthesia in the thumb (Ambrose; Eisen)
ashi (tender) points on arms plus neck area corresponding dermatomes, GV-14, bai lao etc., for paresthesia in the arms (Ambrose; Eisen)
Ht-3 and LI-10 for numbness in the arm (Shanghai, p. 252)
ba xie and TW-5 for numbness in the fingers (Shanghai, p. 254)
ba feng, ling hou and St-36 for numbness of the lower limb or toe (Shanghai, p. 299)
needle ashi (tender) points in low back and buttocks for paresthesia in the legs (Ambrose)
UB-54/40 and Kd-7 with strong stimulation: for paresthesia in the feet (Ambrose; Eisen)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
radial needling in area of local numbness: insert one needle in center of affected area, insert four needles obliquely around it; to counter invasion of pathogenic influences, clear channels, and move Qi and Xue (Blood) (Jirui and Wang, p. 236)
GV-20 (-): calms the Liver and extinguishes Wind; regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); spreads Liver Qi; extinguishes Liver Wind from upper body and pacifies Liver; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-16 (-): dispels Wind and Heat; eliminates Liver Wind; facilitates the joints; treats numbness of the limbs and "diseases of the feet and legs" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 380)
GV-14 (-): dissipates Wind; pacifies the Shen; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; relaxes the sinews and muscles; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-13
GV-13 (=): readjusts Qi in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); tonifies Wei (Protective) Qi; relieves Exterior conditions; cools Heat; spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); relaxes the sinews and muscles; sedates spasms; treats numbness, esp. in children (Mann, p. 80)
GV-3 (+): reinforces the Kidney and regulates the Kidney Qi; dispels Cold-Damp, esp. in the Lower Warmer; benefits the lumbar spine and knees; regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); esp. with paresthesia and/or loss of sensation in lower limbs
SI-11 (-): resolves Tai Yang channel pathogens; stimulates flow of Qi; diffuses Qi Stagnation in the chest and lateral costal region; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; increases strength in arms; sedates pain; treats neuralgia and numbness in the scapular region
bai lao: clears Heat and disperses Stagnation; facilitates flow of Qi and Xue (Blood)
GB-20 (-): expels External Wind and dissipates Internal Wind; pacifies Liver Wind; reduces and relieves Heat; 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-31 (-): disperses Wind and Cold; detoxifies the Liver and extinguishes Internal Wind; clears Heat and transforms Damp; strengthens the waist, thighs and knees; relaxes and strengthens sinews and tendons; treats numbness and stiffness of the lower leg and foot
UB-11 (+): dispels Wind and resolves Shi (Excess) Heat; connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; removes Obstruction of Qi circulation of the Tai Yang channels (Bladder and Small Intestine) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel) of the upper back; facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; treats numbness in the limbs; Hui Reunion point of the Bones
UB-36/41 (+): disperses Wind and dissipates Cold; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the collateral vessels; treats numbness in the elbow and arm
UB-18 (+): regulates Liver Qi and benefits the Liver and Gall Bladder; clears Liver Fire and extinguishes Liver Wind; moves Stagnant Qi; nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (-): regulates Spleen Qi and tonifies the Spleen; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-21 (-): regulates the Stomach Qi and strengthens the Spleen; dissolves and eliminates Stagnation and Obstructions; Stomach Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): strengthens the Kidney (Water) and moistens Wood (Liver); nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); counterbalances Liver Fire; strengthens Qi Hai; strengthens the spine, esp. the lower back; benefits the knees; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-54/40 (-): strengthens the waist; relaxes the sinews and muscles; benefits the lower back and knees; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; command point of the back
LI-15 (-): expels Wind; harmonizes the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; stops pain; facilitates the joints; benefits skin Qi; treats numbness of the upper limbs
LI-11 (-): clears Heat; eliminates Wind and dispels Exterior conditions; regulates and harmonizes Qi, Ying and Xue (Blood); tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; harmonizes the Stomach; benefits sinews, tendons and joints; frees the channels; treats numbness in the extremities (EAMSS, p. 240); Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point; budding point of Hand Yang Ming (Large Intestine) Muscle channel; Master point of Heat in the body (Finkelstein, p. 9)
LI-10 (-): promotes the circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); benefits Qi of the arms and shoulders; removes Obstruction from and invigorates the channels; regulates the Stomach and Intestines; treats numbness in the arm
LI-4 (-): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; dispels Exterior Wind; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; relaxes sinews and tendons; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point; command point of the face and mouth
Lu-7 (+ or =): treats Shi (Excess) patterns; circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi to expel Wind, dispel Cold, and disperse the Exterior; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach, Large Intestine); 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); command point of the head and neck
Lu-9 (+): regulates all Yang Qi and moves the Xue (Blood); regulates and balances Lung channel; tonifies Lung Qi and Lung Yin; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; cools and clears Heat in the Lung, Liver and throat; clears and descends the Upper Warmer and Lung Qi; treats numbness of the chest; Lung Yuan Source, Shu Stream, Earth and Tonification point of the Hand Tai Yin (Lung) channel; Hui Reunion point of Xue (Blood) vessels
Ht-3 (=): clears Heat; regulates the Heart Qi; removes Obstructions from the channels; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the collateral vessels; treats numbness in the arms; Heart He Sea Uniting and Water point
Ht-8 (-): pacifies the Shen; strengthens the Heart and regulates Heart Qi; regulates flow of Qi; facilitates the flow of Xue (Blood) through the vessels; treats neuralgia and numbness of arm and shoulder; Heart Fire and Horary point
SI-3 (-): regulates the spine through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), esp. to release neck tension; benefits the joints and strengthens the spine; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the channels; Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) on the Hand Tai Yang (Small Intestine) channel
PC-6 (+ or =): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi; suppresses pain; spreads the Qi and facilitates the Qi function of the Upper and Middle Warmers; clears and spreads Qi in Pericardium channel; opens the chest; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; harmonizes the Stomach; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; treats numbness in the extremities; strong stimulation; if in hand; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
PC-8 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; regulates the Heart (esp. Qi and Yang); clears Fire and relieves heat sensation of chest, palms and soles; harmonizes the Stomach; Pericardium Fire, Horary and Exit point
TW-5 (-): dissipates Wind and clears Heat, esp. from Triple Warmer channel; opens and moves the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) and regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); clears Xiao Yang (Gall Bladder) in the head and disperses Liver Yang Shi (Excess); tonifies Wei (Protective) Qi; disperses Qi in the intercostal region; frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; invigorates the collateral vessels; strengthens and relaxes the sinews and tendons; alleviates pain; treats forearm, wrist or finger numbness, contracture or pain; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
bi zhong: treats spasms, numbness or paralysis of the upper extremity
ba xie: alleviate Exterior conditions; dispel Wind; expel Wind-Damp; clear Heat; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorate the Xue (Blood)
shi xuan: subdue Internal Wind; clear Heat; treat numbness of the fingers
Lv-14 (-): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; strengthens the Spleen and Stomach; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Liver Mu Alarm point
CV-4 (+): builds up the Kidney and 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; dispels Cold-Damp; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
xi yan: benefit the knees; relax the sinews and tendons; treat numbness, pain or swelling of the knee
St-36 (+): dispels Cold and expels Wind; facilitates the Lung and regulates Wei (Protective) Qi so as to resist External invasion; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; strengthens all striated muscle; spreads Liver Qi and benefits the Gall Bladder; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; treats chronic cases with Heat; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary 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, nourishes, and moves the Xue (Blood); clears Xue (Blood) Heat; transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; tonifies the Kidney; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
GB-34 (- or +): benefits the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang and extinguishes Liver Wind; alleviates pain; tonifies Spleen; strengthens and relaxes sinews and tendons; benefits joints, esp. knees and hips; invigorates the collateral vessels; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
GB-37 (=): clears Liver Fire and dissipates Heat, esp. from the Liver; regulates the Liver; dispels Wind and Damp; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the channels; treats blockage and numbness of the leg, soreness of leg and knee, and flaccid paralysis of the lower extremities; Gall Bladder Luo Connecting point
GB-39 (-): pacifies the Liver and extinguishes Liver Wind; relieves hypochondriac pain; clears Heat and communicates the superficial with the internal of the three Foot Yang channels; relaxes the muscles and sinews; expels Wind-Damp and otherwise frees the channels and connecting vessels; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three primary Yang channels of leg
Lv-7 (-): dispels Wind; relieves pain; frees the channels and collateral vessels; facilitates the joints; treats Wind Bi and numbness of the knee
Lv-3 (-): expels Wind; clears and pacifies the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; calms the Stomach and expands the chest; opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-2 (-): clears Heat; soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi; disperses Stagnant Qi of the Liver and Gall Bladder; eliminates Interior Wind; drains Liver Fire; relaxes spasms; treats numbness in the extremities (EAMSS, p. 240); Liver Fire and Dispersion point
Kd-7 (+): strengthens Wei (Protective) Qi; clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; disperses Stagnation; strengthens the low back; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
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; strengthens lower back, waist and knees; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
ba feng: release Exterior conditions; dispel Wind; expel Wind-Damp; clear Heat; relax the sinews and tendons; invigorate the Xue (Blood); treat numbness of the lower limb or toe
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