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respiratory system
asthma
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Lung Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Xu (Deficiency), esp. Kidney Failing to Grasp Qi; Phlegm Heat; Liver Fire Insulting Lung; Wind and Cold in the Lung; Lung Invaded by Wind-Heat; Lung Qi Stagnation; Yang Ming (Large Intestine); Tai Yin (Lung); Lung Obstructed by Damp-Phlegm with Spleen Yang Xu (Deficiency); dysfunction of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Shi (Excess) of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
» illustrative combinations:
Kd-3 and Lu-5 for asthma with difficult inhalation; palpate and apply pressure to test for response before needling (Matsumoto)
Sp-4 and Lu-5 for asthma with difficult exhalation; palpate and apply pressure to test for response before needling (Matsumoto)
UB-13 (D), UB-20 (D) and St-36 (D) for prevention of asthma before seasonal occurrence (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 29)
Kd-27, Kd-26, Kd-25 and Kd-24 (=): relieve acute respiratory distress (Serizawa, p. 186); relieve constriction in chest; resolve Phlegm; stimulate Kidney's function of reception of the Qi
UB-11, CV-17 and St-40 for asthma (Shanghai, p. 196)
UB-38/43, CV-22 and ding chuan for asthma (Shanghai, p. 201), and St-40 (Shanghai, p. 174)
CV-12, Lv-14 and St-37 for asthma (Shanghai, p. 179)
UB-13, UB-12, Lu-5 and St-40 for asthma due to External Cold or External Heat; also consider UB-11, CV-17, CV-12 and Lu-8 (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 28)
CV-22, CV-17, Lu-7, St-40 and UB-12 for asthma due to Heat (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 29)
CV-22, Lu-7, CV-12, UB-13 and St-36 for asthma due to Cold (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 29)
CV-17, ding chuan, CV-22 and PC-6 for bronchial asthma (Shanghai, p. 177)
UB-13, CV-17, Lu-1 and PC-6 for bronchial asthma (Shanghai, p. 198)
Lu-1, ding chuan, PC-6 and CV-17 for bronchial asthma (Shanghai, p. 177)
ding chuan, CV-22, CV-21 and CV-17 for bronchial asthma; also consider St-40, GV-14, LI-4, CV-4 and St-36 (Lee and Cheung, p. 237)
ding chuan, CV-17, PC-6, GV-14, gan re xue and St-40 for bronchial asthma (Lee and Cheung, p. 240; Shanghai, p. 594)
UB-10, GB-20, St-13, SI-14, UB-11, UB-12, UB-13, UB-14, UB-15, UB-36/41, UB-38/43 and LI-4 for bronchial asthma (Lee and Cheung, p. 240)
UB-13, UB-16, CV-22, CV-17, GB-21, CV-12, CV-6, Lu-7, St-36 and Sp-6 for bronchial asthma (Lee and Cheung, p. 240)
Ht-9 and Ht-4; SI-14 and SI-15; Lu-1 and Lu-2; GV-17 and CV-18 for cardiac asthma (Mann, p. 118)
UB-13 (D), UB-38/43 (D), CV-22, CV-17, CV-12 (D), Lu-7, St-36 (D) and St-40 for asthma due to Lung Cold-Phlegm and Spleen Yang Xu (Deficiency) (Jirui and Wang, p. 30)
UB-43/48, UB-23, Kd-27, CV-4 and St-40 for asthma due to Kidney Qi Xu (Deficiency) or other internal insufficiency (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 29)
GV-14, UB-11, UB-23, UB-21, CV-6, CV-4, PC-6 and St-36 for Xu (Deficiency) asthma (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 29)
Lu-2, St-9 and Kd-25 for revolting cough and persistent asthma (Lee and Cheung, p. 240)
CV-22 and CV-20 for fulminating asthma; UB-37/42 and Lu-1 for continuous asthma; CV-17 for cough and asthma; CV-21 for severe cough with laryngeal stridor; LI-3 for dyspnea (Lee and Cheung, p. 240)
CV-22, CV-21, CV-20, CV-17, St-18, Lv-14, CV-6, locus below the 7th spinous process for bronchial asthma (Lee and Cheung, p. 240)
Kd-27, CV-22, CV-17, UB-13, St-36, CV-12, UB-38/43, CV-6, CV-4 and St-18 for bronchial asthma (Lee and Cheung, p. 240)
CV-22 and St-40: dissolve Phlegm, smooth Qi circulation, pacify breathing and relieve asthma attacks (Finkelstein, p. 22)
UB-13, CV-22, Lu-9, UB-11 and St-36: expand the esophagus, reduce asthma (Finkelstein, p. 39)
Lu-9 and Lu-5: clear Heat and facilitate Qi to stop cough and soothes asthma and benefits skin (Finkelstein, p. 4)
Lu-1, Lu-2, Lu-3, CV-20 and UB-13 (D) for wheezing (Shanghai, p. 595)
UB-60, GB-41, Sp-9 and Ht-7 for wheezing (Shanghai, p. 282)
LI-18, CV-22 and Kd-3 for wheezing (Shanghai, p. 165)
Lu-7, Lu-9, si feng, ding chuan, chuan xi and CV-17: to treat shallow wheezing (Flaws, 1989, p. 97)
St-18 and Kd-27: treat cough and wheezing (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 123)
GV-14 and LI-4 (-): dispel Wind and Cold, use with persistent wheezing
CV-12 and St-36 (+ and D): strengthen Spleen; warm Spleen Yang; transform Dampness
CV-4 and St-36 (+): tonify Qi, esp. Spleen and Kidney; nourish "source"
PC-6 and Sp-4: open the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) for which dyspnea and oppression in the chest are symptoms of Shi (Excess)
navel treatment a la Matsumoto for weak connective tissue and/or Xu (Deficiency) of the Kidney and/or Spleen due to birth trauma induced by improper severing of the umbilical cord causing damage to the ligamentum teres hepatis (Matsumoto)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
ding chuan (+): diffuses Lung Qi; calms asthma and wheezing; retain after a few minute's needling
GV-14 (-): dispels Wind and Cold; spreads and facilitates Yang; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; clears Lung Heat; use with persistent wheezing; relieves acute respiratory distress (Serizawa, p. 186)
UB-12 (-): opens the Lung; dispels Dampness; transforms Phlegm; regulates and spreads Lung Qi; expands and relaxes the chest
UB-13 (+ and D): warms Lung; regulates, tonifies and facilitates the Lung Qi; transforms Phlegm; stops coughing; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Upper Warmer; Lung Shu Associated point
UB-38/43 (+ and D): regulates the Lung Qi; supplements the Lung and fortifies the Spleen; releases unresolved emotions; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; transforms Phlegm; Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-15 (=): calms the Heart and the Shen; nourishes and strengthens the Heart; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi; reinforces the Heart Qi; loosens the chest; Heart Shu Associated point
UB-17 (=): expands the chest and diaphragm; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions; Diaphragm Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and D): tonifies the Kidney and strengthens Yang; strengthen Kidney's ability to grasp the Qi; resolves Dampness; Kidney Shu Associated point
GV-4 (+ and D): replenishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; reinforces the Kidney; strengthens the Yang; strengthens Kidney's ability to grasp the Qi
Lu-1 (=): diffuses Lung Qi; regulates Lung and Upper Warmer; tonifies Lung and Yuan (Original) Qi; clears and opens Lung channel and draws Qi into the Lung channel; stimulates descending of Lung Qi; increases Qi and stamina; nourishes Lung Yin; palpate for most tender location and needle to relax constriction and maximize oxygenation (Matsumoto); Lung Mu Alarm and Entry point
Lu-5 (+): cools and dispels Heated Phlegm; discharges Lung Fire; stimulates descending of Lung Qi; suppresses Rebellious Qi; helpful with difficult inspiration or expiration, palpate for most tender location (Matsumoto); Lung Water and Dispersion point
Lu-6 (+): acute asthmatic attack; opens and adjusts Lungs; regulates Lung Qi; suppresses Rebellious Lung Qi and causes Lung Qi to descend; moistens the Lung; Lung Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Lu-7 (+): opens the Lung; relieves cough; spreads Lung Qi by stimulating the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi; stimulates Lung function of dominating Water Pathways and controlling edema, esp. in the lungs; opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Lung Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Lu-9 (+): facilitates circulation of Lung Qi; tonifies Lung Qi and Lung Yin; tonifies Metal to cool inflammatory processes and restrain Wood, esp. the Liver; clears Lung and Liver Heat; clears and descends the Upper Warmer and Lung Qi; transforms Phlegm; stops coughing; esp. associated with an anguished, staring and hollow facial appearance (Mann, p. 94); Lung Earth and Tonification point
LI-4 (-): dispels Wind, Heat and Cold; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); stimulates dispersing function of Lung; tonifies Lung Qi; use with persistent wheezing; (d. D) for acute asthma attack (McWilliams, et al, Lesson 31, p. 29); Large Intestine Yuan Source point
PC-6 (+): pacifies the Shen; tranquilizes the Heart; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates, and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; releases and expands the diaphragm; 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; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
CV-22 (=): facilitates and regulates movement of Lung Qi; opens the Lung and promotes dispersing function of Lung; transforms and eliminates Phlegm; descends Rebellious Qi; USUALLY DO NOT RETAIN CV-22; nevertheless, CV-22 can be esp. effective with acute asthmatic attack, in such case CV-22 might be retained for a short time with the head flexed
CV-21 (=): regulates movement of Qi, esp. facilitates downward flow of Qi; spreads Lung Qi; sets the Upper Warmer in motion; volatilizes the pulmonary air; relaxes the chest; sedates cough
CV-17 (=): clears the Lung; enhances breathing; transforms Phlegm; regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; reverses adverse flow of Qi in the chest; expands the chest and soothes the diaphragm; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Upper Sea of Qi; Mu Alarm point of the Pericardium and Upper Warmer
Kd-27 (+): regulates Kidney Qi; volatilizes Lung; resolves Phlegm; stimulates Kidney's function of reception of the Qi; esp. for chronic asthma
Kd-26 (=): relieve acute respiratory distress (Serizawa, p. 186); relieve constriction in chest; resolve Phlegm; stimulate Kidney's function of reception of the Qi
Kd-25 (+): opens the chest; calms dyspnea; relieves cough; redirects Rebellious Qi downward; tonifies Kidney (especially Yang)
Kd-24 (=): relieves acute respiratory distress (Serizawa, p. 186); relieves constriction in chest; resolves Phlegm; stimulates Kidney's function of reception of the Qi; resurrects the Spirit (Worsley); revitalizes the sense of self; pacifies the Shen; opens the chest; clears Heat; reverses Rebellious Qi; disperses swelling; tonifies the Kidney
Lv-14 (=): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; relaxes lower rib cage, encourages breathing and relieves pain in hypochondrium; strengthens Spleen and Stomach; Liver Mu Alarm point
CV-12 (+ and D): warms Spleen Yang; strengthens the Spleen and dissipates Dampness; Mu Alarm point of the Stomach and Middle Warmer
CV-4 (+): tonifies Qi, esp. Spleen and Kidney; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; esp. helpful with asthma due to Kidney Xu (Deficiency); Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
St-40 (-): transforms and dispels Phlegm; regulates Lung and relieves chest congestion; calms wheezing; Stomach Luo Connecting point
St-36 (+ and D): facilitates the Lung; warms Spleen Yang; tonifies Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens Kidney, Liver and Spleen; transforms Dampness; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting and Earth point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); clears the Lung and tonifies Lung Yin; benefits the throat; sedates cough, esp. chronic; tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); 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-5: reinforces the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi and function of Kidney; Kidney Xi Cleft Accumulation 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); supplements the Jing (Essence); esp. for asthma associated with fear, rigidity and gastric symptoms (Mann, p. 94; listed as "Kd-5"); Kidney Luo Connecting point
Kd-3 (=): tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); nourishes the Yin to moisten the Lung, calm wheezing, and sedate cough; key point for asthma with difficult inhalation, use insertion perpendicular to table (Matsumoto); tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); reinforces Kidney to accept Qi (Finkelstein, p. 53); regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-8 (-): drains Liver Fire; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); clears and cools Damp-Heat; particularly for allergic asthma (Mann, p. 94); Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
Lv-3 (-): clears Stagnation and promotes flow of Liver Qi; soothes the Liver; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Sp-4 (=): pacifies the Shen; adjusts and strengthens the Spleen and Middle Warmer; regulates the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); disperses Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); transforms Dampness; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; key point for asthma with difficult exhalation; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
ear: lung, kidney, asthma/wheezing, adrenal, sympathetic, shen men
footnotes