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Chinese patterns
Liver Qi Stagnation
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
Liver Qi Stagnation
» principle of treatment: disperse the Liver; stimulate and regulate the flow of Qi
» illustrative and related combinations:
LI-4, Lv-3 and CV-12: mobilize Qi and release Stagnation; open the Four Gates; stop pain; regulate Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation; remove Obstruction of the channels; release bodily tension; relax clenching of jaws; free constraint; calm the mind; relieve mental cloudiness; provide sedative and analgesic effect; pacify Liver Yang (Finkelstein, p. 7; Flaws, 1989, p. 76)
TW-13, LI-17, CV-22 and mid-cervical jia ji points (-): disperse Stagnant Qi causing neck swellings
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-18 (+): regulates Liver Qi and moves Stagnant Qi; pacifies the Shen; benefits, clears and drains the Liver; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; increases gall bladder secretions; harmonizes the Stomach and benefits the Qi; Liver Shu Associated point
CV-23 (-): opens and moistens the throat; major point in treatment of plum-pit globus (EAMSS, p. 235)
TW-6 (-): regulates Liver Qi; facilitates Qi flow and spreads the Qi; regulates the Triple Warmer and the Zang-Fu organs; expands and relaxes the chest; regulates the Large Intestine; moves the flanks; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; disperses Obstruction; relieves pain; Triple Warmer Fire and Horary point
PC-6 (-): regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; opens the chest; releases the diaphragm and emotions; esp. with depression; pacifies the Shen; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes and regulates Middle and Upper Warmers; spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; harmonizes the Stomach; descends Rebellious Qi to stop vomiting and resolve nausea; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; stabilizes Qi in the Uterus; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; relieves pain; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
LI-11 (-): helps move Qi; assists in the resolution of neck swellings; regulates and harmonizes Qi and Ying; regulates and harmonizes Xue (Blood); improves immune function (Finkelstein, p. 9); harmonizes the Stomach and regulates the Intestines; eliminates Dampness through the Intestines; benefits sinews, tendons and joints; frees the channels; Large Intestine Upper He Sea Uniting, Earth and Tonification point
LI-10 (-): lowers nervous excitement; promotes the circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); tonifies Qi and Xue (Blood) (Maciocia, p. 378); distal point which assists in resolution of neck swellings; benefits Qi of arms and shoulders; removes Obstruction from and invigorates the channels; enhances action of the immune bodies (Finkelstein, p. 8); regulates the Stomach and intestines; tonifies Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine) and the internal duct of the Triple Warmer (Finkelstein, p. 8)
LI-4 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); brightens the eyes; descends Stagnant Qi from sinuses; assists in the resolution of neck swellings; stimulates dispersing function of Lung, including in the throat; relaxes Stomach spasms; moves the bowels; promotes menses; elevates Clear Qi and descends Turbid Qi; clears Toxins; relaxes sinews and tendons; sedates pain; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Large Intestine Yuan Source and Entry point
Lv-14 (-): spreads and moves Liver Qi in the Middle Warmer, esp. with Invasion of the Stomach; also applicable for pain and distension in lateral costal region; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; relaxes lower rib cage, encourages breathing and relieves pain in hypochondrium; relieves hiccoughs; helps transformation and transportation function of the Spleen; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); dissolves Phlegm to reduce masses; Liver Mu Alarm point
Lv-13 (-): harmonizes the Liver and restores smooth flow of Liver Qi in Middle Warmer, esp. with Invasion of the Spleen; also applicable for pain and distension in lateral costal region; clears Obstructions of the Liver channel and its Luo channels; influences liver's ability to neutralize unemployed sex hormones to help headaches, migraines, and menopausal syndromes (Finkelstein, p. 75); invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits Qi; harmonizes Liver and Spleen; moves Fluids and relieves distension; regulates circulation of Qi and Xue (Blood); quickens the Xue (Blood) and disperses Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); softens and dispels hard masses; Spleen Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
CV-17 (+): regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; calms the emotions; clears the Lung; enhances breathing; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi of the chest; expands the chest and soothes the diaphragm; sedates cough; suppresses Stomach Qi; suppresses nausea; Pericardium and Upper Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Qi; Upper Sea of Qi; Center Reunion point of the Breath
CV-12 (+): regulates the Stomach Qi and harmonizes the Stomach; strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; increases peristalsis of the stomach and jejunum, esp. upper section; transforms and suppresses Rebellious Qi; benefits and soothes the Qi; warms and tonifies the Middle Warmer, Stomach and Intestines; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; regulates the Intestines and stops excessive bowel movements; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs)
CV-3 (+): benefits the transformation of Qi; assists the transforming functions of Qi; alleviates Damp-Heat; regulates the Bladder, Lower Warmer and the Water Pathways; regulates the Uterus and menses; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; relieves pain; Bladder Mu Alarm point
Sp-8 (+): moves Xue (Blood), esp. in the Uterus; regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); stimulates the Stomach; regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood) to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and reduce pain; regulates menstruation; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (+): transforms Dampness; opens the Liver and spreads the Liver Qi; pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin; loosens congestion in the diaphragm; strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi; aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; and suppresses Liver Heat; regulates the Gall Bladder; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; benefits the Kidney; regulates the Bladder; transforms Dampness and Heat; facilitates diuresis; stimulates activity of the Uterus, regulates the menses, and reduces menstrual pain; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the three Foot Yin channels
GB-34 (-): facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; soothes Liver Yang; opens and drains the Gall Bladder to regulate distribution of functional Qi (Finkelstein, p. 68); relieves pain in costal and hypochondriac regions; regulates Large Intestine and increases peristaltic action; promotes activity in appendix to facilitate absorption and decrease inflammation; strengthens and relaxes sinews and tendons; relieves soreness from fatigued muscles; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; alleviates pain; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
GB-41 (-): harmonizes and regulates Liver and Gall Bladder; brightens the eyes; smooths Qi flow, esp. applicable for cyclical breast swelling (EAMSS, p. 235); removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; spreads Liver Qi to reduce Stagnation of Phlegm and Xue (Blood) in the Liver channel; relieves distention and swelling in the breast; clears Wetness (Damp Spleen) by draining into Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel), thereby increasing Spleen Qi and Xue (Blood) production, improving digestion, and warming extremities; Master point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); 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-3 (-): regulates Liver Qi; balances the Liver and regulates Xue (Blood); esp. with "plum pit" in throat; pacifies the Shen; "relieves anger and mellows spirits of those who are frustrated and jealous" (Finkelstein, p. 73); clears head and thinking; relieves headache; brightens and benefits eyes to improve vision; adjusts the Liver; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads, disperses and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; clears and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; suppresses Rebellious Qi to stop vomiting; calms Stomach and expands chest; regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; opens the channels and relaxes spasms; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point; independent associated point for spasms
Lv-2 (-): soothes and loosens Liver to release Liver Qi; spreads Stagnant Qi of the Liver and Gall Bladder; calms the Shen and eases the Mind; removes Qi Depression; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); clears the Lower Warmer; relaxes cramps, spasms and convulsions; Liver Fire and Dispersion point
Lv-1 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates the Liver, esp. Qi and Xue (Blood); warms the Liver; promotes and stimulates the Qi of the Liver and Gall Bladder channels; relieves Obstruction of Liver to disperse the Depressive Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); harmonizes the Ying (Constructive) Qi; regulates menses; relieves Obstruction in the Lower Warmer (-); useful with any Stagnancy; Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point
footnotes
Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.