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patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Xu (Deficiency), affecting the Marrow; Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency), affecting the Brain
» illustrative combinations:
GV-16 and GV-20: treat brain disorders (Finkelstein, p. 81)
TW-19, Kd-16 and Lv-7: neutralize the effect of biochemical toxicities and balance the pineal gland (Morrisey)
si hua: UB-17 and UB-19 (+): the "four flowers"; build the Xue (Blood)
Sea of Marrow points: GV-1, GV-15, GV-16, GV-17 and GV-28
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
GV-20 (+ and D): benefits and clears the Brain; warms the Yang; regulates and tonifies the Qi; direct moxa: seven times, green bean size (Eisen); Sea of Marrow point
GV-17 (+): stimulates the Brain and clarifies the consciousness; regulates the Marrow and the Brain; stimulates the pituitary; encourages optimistic attitude (Finkelstein, p. 81); builds strong Shen and psychic energy; controlling point of the Sea of Marrow; "Brain's Door"
GV-16 (+): calms the Shen and quiets the Soul; benefits and clears the Brain; eliminates Yang Shi (Excess) from upper body and cleanses Yang which has been obscured by Phlegm; stimulates pituitary and central nervous system (Finkelstein, p. 80); eliminates Liver Wind; facilitates the joints; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Marrow point
GV-15 (+): clears the Shen and consciousness; strengthens the Mind; benefits and clears the Brain; frees the channels; removes Obstruction from the collateral vessels; stops pain; Sea of Bone Marrow Exit point
GV-14 (+ and D): stimulates the Bone Marrow to reach the Brain (Maciocia, p. 257); spreads and facilitates Yang Qi; clears the Brain; regulates the Qi; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels
GV-4 (+ and D): clears the Brain; restores collapsed Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Kidney; astringes the Jing (Essence)
jing gong (+): tonifies Kidney Yang; warms the Jing (Essence)
UB-11 (+ and D): obstruction of Qi circulation of the Tai Yang of the upper back; facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; Hui Reunion point of the Bones; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point
UB-15 (+): calms the Heart and the Shen; quiets the Mind and the Soul; strengthens and clears the Brain; tonifies the Heart to house the Shen, hence tonifies the Brain (Maciocia, p. 257); regulates the tongue and speech; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi of the Heart; strengthens Heart Qi and nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); Heart Shu Associated point
UB-39/44 (+): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; regulates the Heart Qi; Heart psychospiritual associated point
UB-17 (+): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); nourishes Dry Xue (Blood); enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions; half of si hua (the "four flowers") to build Xue (Blood); Hui Reunion point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (=): benefits the Liver and Gall Bladder; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-19 (+): regulates the Qi and expands the Diaphragm; cools and drains Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder; half of si hua (the "four flowers") to build Xue (Blood); Gall Bladder Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and D): nourishes the Xue (Blood); tonifies the Kidney; nourishes Kidney Jing (Essence); regulates the Kidney Qi; strengthens the Brain and Marrow; prevents or relieves general stress fatigue or premature senility (Finkelstein, p. 44); Kidney Shu Associated point
TW-19 (=): calms the Shen; dissipates Wind; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
Kd-16 (=): benefits the Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies the Kidney
PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; awakens the Brain by improving intracranial circulation; tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; opens the chest; 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 Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
TW-7 (+): soothes the Liver; facilitates circulation of Qi; spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; treats geriatric senility (Finkelstein, p. 62); expels Toxins; Triple Warmer Xi Cleft Accumulation point
SI-3 (+): pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; strengthens the memory; 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; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
St-30 (+): harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); sends Qi up; 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
GB-39 (=): tonifies Bone Marrow; dispels Wind and transforms Damp-Heat; Hui Reunion point of the Marrow
Lv-7 (=): dispels Wind; relieves pain; frees the channels and collateral vessels
nao qing: clears the Brain; refreshes mental clarity; enhances memory
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; stimulates adrenals, thyroid and testes; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-4 (+): nourishes the Shen and Yin; regulates the Kidney; reinforces the Liver and Kidney, the latter through longitudinal Luo vessels; facilitates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); harmonizes the Xue (Blood); supplements the Jing (Essence); Kidney Luo Connecting 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; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; strengthens the Brain; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); strengthens lower back, waist and knees; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
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