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cardiovascular system
varicose veins
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Xue Yu (Blood Stasis)

» illustrative combinations:
• GV-14, GV-12, GB-21 and GV-4, plus local points on the legs for varicose veins (A. Chamfrault as per Mann, p. 111); note: "only slight effect"


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• UB-17 (+ and D): tonifies the Qi; nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. invigorates with D); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; enriches Yin and strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
• UB-18 (+): drains and tonifies the Liver and Gall Bladder; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
• UB-20 (+ and D): tonifies the Spleen and regulates Spleen Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and harmonizes the Xue (Blood); provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
• UB-54/40 (- and/or bleed): relaxes the muscles and sinews; benefits the lower back, hips, legs and knees; Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; point of departure of divergent channels of Bladder and Kidney
• GV-4 (+): strengthens the Kidney; replenishes the Kidney Yang and nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
• GB-21 (-): spreads Liver Qi; disperses Stagnation and stops pain; benefits tendons and muscles; clears and invigorates the channels
• Sp-10 (+): harmonizes and tonifies Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); perfuses the Lower Warmer
• Lv-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood); soothes the sinews and tendons; facilitates the Lower Warmer; invigorates the collateral vessels; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point


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