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patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Damp-Heat in Lower Warmer; Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) (Stagnation); Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Yin and/or Yang Xu (Deficiency); Heat in the Xue (Blood); Shi (Excess) of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and/or Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Xu (Deficiency) of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and/or Shi (Excess) of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Heat; Cold

» illustrative combinations:
• Sp-8 and Sp-10: regulate menses (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 154)
• CV-6, CV-3 and Kd-6 for irregular menstruation (Shanghai, p. 671)
• CV-3, zi gong and Sp-6 for irregular menstruation (Shanghai, p. 188)
• CV-4 and Sp-6 for irregular menstruation; also consider: St-36, Sp-10, Lv-2, Sp-4, Lv-3, GV-4 and/or PC-6 (Shanghai, p. 670)
• GB-26 and Sp-10 for irregular menses (Shanghai, p. 187)
• GB-34 and Lv-3 (+/-): soothe Liver, resolve Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis)
• CV-6, Lv-1, Kd-10, CV-4, Lv-3, Kd-2, Sp-6, CV-3, Sp-2, St-12, St-10, Ht-1, PC-3 and UB-54/40 for irregular menstruation (Shanghai, p. 669) and/or uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 673)
• Sp-4 (needle first); then CV-4, CV-6, St-25 and Sp-6 for irregular periods; can also add: GB-26 (D) and/or CV-3 (Shanghai, p. 669)
• Sp-6, Sp-10, St-25, CV-4 and CV-6; Sp-4 and PC-6; UB-23 for irregular menstruation (Mann, p. 145)
• CV-4 and Sp-6 for irregular menstruation; add Sp-10 and Lv-2 for shortened menstruation period; add St-36 and Sp-4 for lengthened menstruation period; add GV-4 for Kidney Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Lee and Cheung, p. 337)
• Kd-5 and St-25: treat menstrual disorders (Finkelstein, p. 53); "when the monthly tide fails to keep its time" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 250)
• Sp-10 and Lv-2 for early menstruation (Shanghai, p. 670)
• Lv-3, GV-4 and/or PC-6 for menstruation that is early one month and late the next due to Kidney Xu (Deficiency) and Depressed Liver Qi (Shanghai, p. 670)
• CV-4 and Sp-1: stop uterine bleeding (Finkelstein, p. 86)
• Lv-3 and Sp-6 for continuous uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 293)
• Lv-1 and Sp-6 (+): stop bleeding and capture blood back into the channels (Finkelstein, p. 72)
• Sp-1, Sp-6, St-36, Sp-10, CV-4 and CV-6 for uterine hemorrhage; also consider Sp-1 (D) and CV-4 (D) (Liu, p. 390)
• GV-20, CV-4, Sp-10, St-36 and Sp-6 for vaginal bleeding due to both Xue (Blood) and Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Jirui and Wang, p. 273)
• CV-4, Sp-6, UB-23 and Kd-8 for uterine bleeding of Xu (Deficiency) type; add CV-6, UB-20, UB-17 and St-36 if due to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); add CV-6, GV-4 and Kd-7 if due to Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency); add Kd-2 and Kd-10 if due to Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12)
• CV-6, Sp-6, Sp-1 for uterine bleeding of Shi (Excess) type; add Sp-10 and Kd-5 if due to Heat in the Xue (Blood); add Lv-3, Lv-1 and TW-6 if due to Accumulation of Heat; add CV-3 and Sp-9 if due to Damp-Heat (Qiu and Su, p. 10)
• CV-4, CV-6, Lv-1, Kd-10, Lv-3, Kd-2, Sp-6, CV-3, Sp-2, St-12, St-10, Ht-1, PC-3 and UB-54/40 for irregular menstruation (Shanghai, p. 669) and/or abnormal uterine bleeding (Shanghai, p. 673);
• Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which metrorrhagia is a specific symptom of Shi (Excess), menstrual disorders are a general symptom of Shi (Excess), and reproductive disorders are a general symptom of dysfunction
• Lu-7 and Kd-6: open the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) which nourishes the Uterus and regulates menstruation; usually indicated by head and neck pain, abdominal distension, vaginal discharge and other symptoms of congestion; menstrual disorders are usually a part of Shi (Excess) effecting the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
• UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which gynecological problems are a Xu (Deficiency) symptom
• Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) which transports Yin and for which gynecological problems are a Shi (Excess) symptom
• CV-3 and Sp-6: regulate the Qi function of the Lower Warmer and the function of the genital organs - Sp-6 sends Qi up; CV-3 sends it deep (Finkelstein, p. 84)
• St-28 and St-29 (=): regulate menstruation and facilitate the Lower Warmer
• UB-58 and Kd-8: for women with Qi Xu (Deficiency) and scant uterine bleeding (Ellis, et al, p. 230)
• Kd-10 and Kd-8 (+): cool Heat in the Xue (Blood); tonify Kidney Yin; regulate menses
• CV-15, CV-16, CV-19, Kd-13, Sp-6, Kd-11, UB-47/52, GB-37, GB-5, UB-60 and CV-10: influence the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• Kd-13, UB-67, Kd-7, GB-37, Sp-6, Kd-2, GV-4 and Lv-3: influence the ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 258)
• UB-31, Sp-6 and GB-3: has strong hormonal action on women (Finkelstein, p. 46)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen to alleviate distress; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; clears Empty Heat; fortifies the Spleen; tonifies Heart Qi; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); stimulates hematopoesis to alleviate anemia; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; psychospiritual associated point of the Xin Bao (Pericardium)
UB-17 (+): regulates flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies the Qi; regulates and nourishes the Xue (Blood) (esp. with D); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; clears Heat from the Xue (Blood); channels blood back to the vessels; enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; esp. if due uterine bleeding to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Diaphragm Shu Associated point; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (+): cools Damp-Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+ and/or D): tonifies the Spleen and Stomach; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies, nourishes and contains the Xue (Blood); warms the Middle Warmer (D); esp. if uterine bleeding due to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-21 (+): strengthens the Spleen; warms and reinforces the Middle Warmer (D); benefits the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and cultivates Yuan (Original) Qi; dissolves and eliminates Stagnation; esp. important to combine with UB-20 in treatment of chronic diseases affecting the Spleen and Stomach; Stomach Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): tonifies the Kidney; strengthens Qi Hai and Yang; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); esp. for Xu (Deficiency) uterine bleeding; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-24 (=): balances Yin and Yang; regulates the flow of Qi and Xue (Blood)
• UB-31 through UB-34 (-): regulate the Lower Warmer and menstruation; transform Damp-Heat; redirect Qi upward; invigorate the Xue (Blood); consolidate the Jing (Essence)
• yao yan: strengthens the lower back; regulates menstruation
• GV-4 (+ and/or D): benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); regulates the menses; stimulates adrenals and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); esp. if due uterine bleeding to Kidney Yang and/or Qi Xu (Deficiency); "Gate of Life Fire"
GV-3 (+): reinforces the Kidney and regulates the Kidney Qi; warms the Xue (Blood) Chamber and the Palace of Jing (Essence); dispels Cold-Damp, esp. in the Lower Warmer; distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the pelvis; regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
• GV-2 (=): treats thyroid imbalance (Matsumoto); warms the Lower Warmer; frees the channels and invigorates the collaterals; note: important that patient be advised to avoid sexual relations after this point has been treated (Finkelstein, p. 77)
• Ht-1 (-): nourishes Heart Yin; clears Heart Empty Heat; facilitates Qi flow; Heart Entry point
• Ht-5 (-): pacifies the Shen; clears Heart Fire and Xu (Deficiency) Heat; Heart Luo Connecting point
• Ht-7 (-): pacifies the Shen, esp. appropriate when hemorrhage leads to disquieting of the Shen; calms the Heart; relieves palpitations, insomnia and fear; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; tonifies and nourishes Heart Yin and Xue (Blood); clears Heart Fire and Heat; PC-7 may be more effective for treating women and Shi (Excess) patterns (Maciocia, p. 436); Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
SI-3 (+): 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)
• PC-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; tranquilizes the Heart; clears and cools Damp-Heat; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; drains and disperses Heat from the Xue (Blood) and Ying; Pericardium He Sea Uniting and Water point
• PC-5 (=): quiets the Shen; clears Heat; drains Shi (Excess) Fire from the Heart; nourishes the Heart; drains the Triple Warmer; Pericardium Metal point; Meeting of the three Hand Yin channels
PC-6 (=): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); stabilizes Qi in the Uterus; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto)
• PC-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the emotions; clears Heat and Heart Fire; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); may be more effective than Ht-7 for calming the Shen when treating women and Shi (Excess) (Maciocia, p. 436); Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point (Maciocia, p. 436)
• TW-6 (-): clears Fire and Heat; facilitates Qi flow and spreads the Qi; regulates the Triple Warmer and the Zang-Fu organs; disperses Obstruction; relieves pain; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat; Triple Warmer Fire and Horary point
Lu-7 (=): opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; Lung Luo and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
• CV-17 (=): calms emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation, esp. in the Upper Warmer; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi; elevates Spleen Qi; helps stop uterine bleeding, if needled, but moxa generally contraindicated; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Upper Sea of Qi
CV-7 (- or D): warms and supplements Kidney Yang; regulates (D) and clears Obstruction from (-) the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menses and the Xue (Blood); controls Xue (Blood) in the Uterus; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding; stimulates all sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 87); Lower Warmer Mu Alarm point; acts as an abdominal reflection of Sp-6, which is also named "yin crossing"; also, hardness to palpation indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto)
CV-6 (+ and/or d. D): strengthens, regulates and moves the Qi, esp. in the Lower Warmer; influences the pituitary, thyroid and adrenals (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); captures the (Blood) and stops bleeding (+); regulates Qi of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); warms and strengthens the Lower and Middle Warmers (D); tonifies the Kidney; regulates and tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes and invigorates Kidney Yang; reinforces Jing (Essence); regulates the menses; for Xu (Deficiency) or Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding, but no moxa with the latter; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-5
• CV-5 (= or +): regulates menstruation and the Lower Warmer; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; warms and reinforces Kidney Yang to dispel Cold; Triple Warmer Mu Alarm point; Dan Tien (Elixir of Long Life), with CV-6; Yuan (Original) Qi rises from CV-5
CV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; tonifies Stomach/Spleen; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); dispels Cold-Damp; resolves Damp-Heat; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and restraining the Xue (Blood); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; stimulates sex hormones; warms the Kidney Yang, the Lower Warmer and Uterus; regulates the Uterus and menses; eliminates Cold in the genitals and Lower Warmer (D); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
CV-3 (+): assists the transforming functions of Qi; alleviates Damp-Heat, esp. in the Uterus; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; regulates the Lower Warmer, Uterus and menses; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Damp-Heat; also with drawn-out menstrual periods with light flow (Mann, p. 73); removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; Bladder Mu Alarm point
• CV-2 (D): dissipates Cold in Uterus; regulates the menses; warms Yang and tonifies the Kidney
• Kd-14 (=): regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); reinforces Kidney Qi; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
zi gong (=): tonifies and warms Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates menstruation; clears Heat; transforms Damp-Heat
GB-26 (= and/or D): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and menses; alleviates Damp-Heat; clears and invigorates the channels, esp. the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for treating gynecological conditions; Entry point of Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
• St-25 (=): regulates the Stomach, supports Earth and harmonizes the Center; regulates the channels and promotes circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates the pelvic Qi and menses; 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)
St-28 (=): regulates Heat Qi of the Triple Warmer, Kidney and Bladder; activates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); cools and clears Damp-Heat, esp. in Lower Warmer; facilitates Lower Warmer and regulates menstruation
St-29 (= and/or D): facilitates the Lower Warmer and regulates menstruation; moves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) to "return" the period (Finkelstein, p. 17); treats Yin of the Uterus; warms Lower Warmer Cold, esp. the Uterus; master point for genital afflictions (Finkelstein, p. 17)
St-36 (+): regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and replenishes Xue (Blood) and Qi; strengthens weak and deficient conditions; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; spreads Liver Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; esp. for lengthened menstruation period (Lee and Cheung, p. 337) and/or if uterine bleeding due to Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency); Stomach Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
• Sp-12 (-): facilitates Qi and Xue (Blood) flow; transforms Damp-Heat; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Jue Yin (Liver) channel on the Foot Tai Yin (Spleen) channel
Sp-10 (-): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat in the Xue (Blood) and/or Xue (Blood) and Qi Xu (Deficiency); esp. for shortened period (Lee and Cheung, p. 337) and/or early menstruation (Shanghai, p. 670); "Sea of Blood"
• Sp-9 (-): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Dampness and dispels Damp-Heat; benefits the Lower Warmer; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Damp-Heat; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
• Sp-8 (-): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); harmonizes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and reduce pain; regulates and adjusts the Uterus; regulates menstruation, esp. moves hesitant menstrual flow; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+ or -): strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); regulates, nourishes and moves the Xue (Blood); regulates Qi in the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); influences pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; regulates Kidney, Liver and Spleen; nourishes Yin; clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); transforms Dampness and Heat; stimulates activity of the Uterus, regulates the menses, and reduces menstrual pain; appropriate for Shi (Excess) or Xu (Deficiency) uterine bleeding; transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); frees Qi Stagnation and spreads the Liver Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood) Chamber and the Palace of Jing (Essence) (Flaws, 1989, p. 46); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
Sp-4 (- or +): moves and adjusts the Spleen and Middle Warmer; regulates the Xue (Blood), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and menstrual cycle; invigorates the Xue (Blood) and regulates the Sea of Xue (Blood); regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); disperses Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), esp. in the Middle Warmer; transforms Dampness and Damp-Heat; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; esp. for lengthened menstruation period (Lee and Cheung, p. 337); Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Sp-1 (- or d. D): strengthens Spleen's function of holding Xue (Blood) in vessels; warms the Spleen and strengthens the Yang; stops uterine bleeding; needle (-) for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding; moxa only to stop bleeding due to Xu (Deficiency); Spleen Jing Well and Wood point
• Kd-10 (+): tonifies Kidney Yin; regulates menses; dispels Heat (especially Lower Warmer) and cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); expels Dampness from Lower Warmer; esp. if uterine bleeding due to Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12); regulates and soothes Lower Warmer; Kidney Water and Horary point
Kd-8 (-): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); clears Heat and eliminates Damp; stops abdominal pain; regulates menstruation, esp. for Xu (Deficiency) uterine bleeding (Qiu and Su, p. 12); adjusts Qi and Xue (Blood) in Uterus and genitals; regulates female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney, esp. Yin; cools Heat in the Xue (Blood); Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens and enriches the Kidney, esp. Yang; stimulates adrenals and thyroid; facilitates and regulates menses; esp. if uterine bleeding due to Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12); clears and cools Damp-Heat; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): nourishes the Heart; cools and clears Heat; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; opens the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); eliminates excess fluid retention and initiates diuresis; promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Kd-5 (+): reinforces the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; moves the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses, esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat in the Xue (Blood); strengthens function of Kidney; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation 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; warms Cold; cools and descends Heat; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); promotes function of Uterus and regulates menses; Kidney Yuan Source, Shu Stream and Earth point
Kd-2 (+): nourishes Yin; eliminates Heat and clears Fire to cool the Xue (Blood); tonifies Kidney (especially Yang) and Jing (Essence); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); warms Cold; influences ovaries (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20); esp. if uterine bleeding due to Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) (Qiu and Su, p. 12); Kidney Fire point
• tu yin (-): facilitates the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses
• GB-34 (=): soothes the Liver; clears and cools Dampness and Heat; resolves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); tonifies Spleen; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point
GB-41 (-): removes Fire; regulates the Liver and removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; relieves distention and swelling in the breast; clears and regulates Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); clears Wetness (Damp Spleen) by draining into Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel), thereby increasing Spleen Qi and Xue (Blood) production, improving digestion, and warming extremities; dispels Damp-Heat; Gall Bladder Wood and Horary point; Master point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
• Lv-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); clears and cools Damp-Heat; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; 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; relieves Obstruction in Lower Warmer; secures Jing (Essence); benefits urogenital area and resolves Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; regulates menses; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (-): pacifies the Shen; soothes the Liver and clears Liver Fire; promotes smooth flow and resolves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat; discharges Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer; opens the channels and suppresses cramps; stops pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
• Lv-2 (-): calms the Shen and eases the Mind; drains and clears Liver Fire and subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi, disperse Stagnant Qi, and remove Qi Depression; cools the Xue (Blood); clears the Lower Warmer; relaxes cramps; esp. for shortened menstruation period (Lee and Cheung, p. 337) and/or early menstruation (Shanghai, p. 670; Liver Fire and Dispersion point
Lv-1 (D or -): contains the Xue (Blood) (esp. with d. D), i.e., stops bleeding, by cooling and clearing Heat in the Xue (Blood); regulates, tonifies and stimulates the Liver Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menses; esp. for Shi (Excess) uterine bleeding due to Heat; resolves Damp-Heat, esp. in Lower Warmer; Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point

ear: uterus, endocrine, spleen, liver, kidney, dermis/subcortex, ovary


footnotes

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