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reproductive system
ovarian cancer
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Kidney Qi Xu (Deficiency); Kidney Jing Xu (Essence Deficiency); Liver Qi Stagnation with Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency); Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency); Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); dysfunction of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); dysfunction of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
» illustrative combinations:
GB-41 and TW-5: open the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) for which problems of the ovary are a symptom of dysfunction, esp. when unilateral
Sp-4 and PC-6: open the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) for which reproductive problems are a symptom of dysfunction
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
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)
St-28, CV-9, Sp-9 and St-36 for ascites (Shanghai, p. 186)
St-36, GV-14 and LI-4: return the white blood cell count to normal (leukopenia after chemotherapy) (Finkelstein, p. 20)
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)
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
UB-38/43 (+): regulates the Shen (hence called the "Happy point"); strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; treats all chronic disease; releases unresolved emotions; strengthens the Xue (Blood); stimulates hematopoesis; tonifies the Kidney and warms the Yang; restores Yuan (Original) Qi; treats genital organ diseases (Finkelstein, p. 47); Pericardium psychospiritual associated point
UB-15 (=): invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood) and tonifies Xu (Deficiency); Heart Shu Associated point
UB-17 (+): nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. with D); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and disperses Obstruction; enriches Yin; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (+): pacifies the Shen; benefits the Liver; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): regulates Spleen Qi and benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; enhances Spleen Yang to mobilize Stagnant Qi; tonifies and nourishes the Xue (Blood); softens hard masses; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-45/50 (=): strengthens the Spleen; dissipates Dampness; promotes flow of Qi; regulates the Middle Warmer; treats abdominal pain and distension, incl. ascites; Stomach psychospiritual associated point
UB-23 (+ and/or D): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens Yang and Qi Hai; resolves Dampness; Kidney Shu Associated point
UB-22 (=): regulates San Jiao collectively, and the Upper, Middle and Lower Warmers individually; tonifies the Kidney; eliminates Dampness and regulates passage of water in the Lower Warmer (diuresis); regulates the transforming function of Qi; relieves ascites; Triple Warmer Shu Associated point
UB-31 to 34 (+): invigorate the Xue (Blood); consolidate the Jing (Essence); bring Yang into pelvic region which mobilizes Yin in the pelvis (Finkelstein, p. 46); regulate the Lower Warmer and menstruation; transform Damp-Heat; open the pelvis and disperse Lower Warmer Stagnation; relieve ovarian pain and inflammation
pi gen (d. D): direct non-scarring moxa, fourteen cones, usually to affected side, possibly also bilaterally; restores vitality; disperses Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood); resolves masses to treat tumors
yao yan: regulates menstruation; relieves ovarian pain and resolves irregular menstruation
GV-4 (+ and/or D): strengthens the Kidney; replenishes the Kidney Yang; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); regulates the menses; distributes Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and Yang to the pelvis to mobilize the Yin of the pelvis; stimulates adrenals, testes and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 77); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
yin tang (=): pacifies the Shen; promotes relaxation; influences the pituitary and pineal
PC-6 (+): harmonizes, regulates and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Liver Qi and relieves Liver Qi Stagnation; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); 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); palpation: major Spleen reflex point (Matsumoto)
TW-5 (=): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); dissolves Toxins; frees the channels to facilitate the circulation of Qi in the channels; Triple Warmer Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
Lu-7 (=): opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); effects release of sexual hormones; stimulates Lung function of dominating Water Pathways and controlling edema; promotes diuresis by descending the Turbid; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
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; invigorates the channels; Small Intestine Wood and Tonification point; Master point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Couple point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)
Lv-14 (+): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; strengthens Spleen; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); dissolves Phlegm to reduce masses; Liver Mu Alarm point
Lv-13 (+): spreads and promotes smooth flow of Liver Qi; influences liver's ability to neutralize unemployed sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 75); invigorates the Stomach and Spleen; benefits the Qi; 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
CV-11 (=): moves and strengthens the Spleen; dissipates Dampness; esp. with ascites
CV-9 (=): balances endocrine and lymphatic systems; stabilizes all secretions (Finkelstein, p. 87); warms the Middle Warmer; moves Spleen and Earth; dissolves Damp; assists Small Intestine in its functions of separating liquid from matter, the Clear from the Turbid, and maintaining water balance (Finkelstein, p. 87); esp. with ascites; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point (Hukaya as per Matsumoto); palpation: water regulation and metabolism reflex; "no energy" indicates Xu (Deficiency) of Spleen and/or Stomach; pulsing indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto)
CV-4 (= or +): regulates the Qi and benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes Xue (Blood) and Yin; tonifies the Middle Warmer and strengthens Spleen; regulates and reinforces the Qi of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); separates the Clear and Turbid; facilitates diuresis; strengthens the function of astringing the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) and restraining the Xue (Blood); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; strengthens and replenishes the Kidney Qi; regulates the Uterus and menses; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point; at CV-4 the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) separates from the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
CV-3 (+): assists the transforming functions of Qi; tonifies the Kidney Qi and Yang; regulates the Uterus and menses; removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) in the Uterus; regulates the Bladder, Lower Warmer and the Water Pathways; Bladder Mu Alarm point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Tai Yin (Spleen), Foot Jue Yin (Liver) and Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channels on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
CV-2 (= or +): warms the Yang and reinforces the Kidney; regulates menses; regulates and tonifies the Uterus
Kd-14 (=): regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); reinforces Kidney Qi; clears the Water Pathways; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) on the Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel
tumor site (+ and D): palpate, needle to four directions with strong stimulation and then burn seven direct non-scarring moxa cones over center of the tumor (Eisen)
St-27 (+): reinforces Kidney Qi; strengthens Yang; moves Stagnant Qi in Uterus; dissipates abdominal distension
St-28 (+): activates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); facilitates Lower Warmer; seeps Water Dampness by opening Water Pathways to promote diuresis; important point for regulation of body fluids; palpation: ovary reflex point (Matsumoto)
St-29 (+): promotes Qi and Xue (Blood) circulation; moves Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); treats Yin of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menstruation; stops pain; master point for female genital afflictions
St-30 (+): harmonizes the Xue (Blood) and Ying (Constructive) Qi; dispels Qi Stagnation and Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); warms the Lower Warmer and Uterus; treats genital problems; effects round and broad ligaments of the uterus; 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 Sea of Nourishment; palpation: gynecological reflex point (Matsumoto); if the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is troubled St-30 will be tender to palpation (Finkelstein, p. 17)
GB-26 (+): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel); special point for treating gynecological conditions; promotes Kidney Qi circulation; regulates menses; clears and invigorates the channels; Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel) Entry point
GB-27 (=): removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; invigorates the Kidney; regulates the menses
GB-28 (=): regulates the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
Sp-10 (= and/or +): regulates and invigorates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Xue (Blood) Dryness; perfuses the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; "Sea of Blood"
Sp-9 (= and/or +): regulates and tonifies Spleen (especially Yang); regulates the Stomach (especially Yin); warms and moves the Middle Warmer; reestablishes harmony between Spleen and Stomach (Matsumoto); regulates the Water Pathways; transforms Damp Stagnation, esp. through promotion of diuresis; dispels Damp-Heat and eliminates Phlegm-Dampness; benefits the Lower Warmer; Spleen He Sea Uniting and Water point
Sp-8 (+): regulates and tonifies the Spleen (especially Qi); promotes circulation of Qi; regulates, harmonizes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) to move Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and reduce pain; regulates and adjusts the Uterus; regulates menstruation; stabilizes Kidney Qi; Spleen Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Sp-6 (- and/or +): pacifies the Shen; nourishes Yin, esp. of the Spleen, Liver and Kidney; influences the pituitary, adrenals, uterus and ovaries (Finkelstein, p. 27; Worsley, 1985, p. B-20); clears Fire due to Xu (Deficiency); strengthens the Spleen; tonifies Qi and builds the Xue (Blood); clears and moves the Xue (Blood); transforms Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); frees Qi Stagnation; spreads Liver Qi and suppresses Liver Heat; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; tonifies the Kidney; facilitates diuresis; stimulates activity of the Uterus, regulates the menses, and reduces menstrual pain; 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 (+): pacifies the Shen; moves, adjusts and strengthens 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); transforms Dampness; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; Spleen Luo Connecting point; Master point of Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
Sp-3 (+): regulates and strengthens the Spleen (especially Qi and Yang); transforms and expels Dampness and Damp-Heat; regulates Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point
Sp-1 (+ or D): pacifies the Shen; clears Dampness and Damp-Heat; regulates, strengthens and warms the Spleen (esp. with D); strengthens the Yang and elevates Yang Qi; benefits the Qi; regulates, manages and stimulates the flow of Xue (Blood); strengthens Spleen's function of holding Xue (Blood) in vessels; stops bleeding; regulates menstruation; Spleen Jing Well and Wood point
St-36 (+): regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; strengthens the Spleen and replenishes the Middle Warmer; dispels and eliminates Dampness; spreads Liver Qi; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
GB-41 (= and/or +): regulates the Liver and removes Stagnancy of Liver Qi; spreads Liver Qi to reduce Stagnation of Phlegm and Xue (Blood), esp. in the Liver channel; relieves distention and swelling in the breast; clears and regulates the 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 the extremities; 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 (+): drains Liver Fire; nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; 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); regulates function of the Bladder; regulates menses; Liver Luo Connecting point
Lv-3 (=): pacifies the Shen; adjusts and harmonizes the Liver; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads and eliminates Liver Qi Stagnation; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); regulates circulation of Xue (Blood) to disperse Xue Yu (Blood Stasis) and regulate menses; Liver Yuan Source and Earth point
Lv-1 (+ or D): pacifies the Shen; regulates and tonifies the Liver, esp. Qi and Xue (Blood); relieves Obstruction of Liver to disperse the Depressive Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); contains the Xue (Blood), i.e., stops bleeding; regulates menses; Liver Jing Well, Wood, Horary and Entry point
Kd-7 (+): clears Heat and nourishes Yin; strengthens Spleen and rids body of excess fluids; tonifies Yuan (Original) Qi; regulates Qi, esp. Kidney Qi, and restores Qi to the vessels; strengthens and enriches the Kidney; tonifies the Liver via the mother/child relationship; facilitates and regulates the menses and Water Pathways; disperses Stagnation; Kidney Metal and Tonification point
Kd-6 (+): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); balances excess or deficiency of any hormonal secretion and stimulates adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 53); tonifies Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; promotes function of the Uterus; regulates the Lower Warmer and menses; 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; moves the Lower Warmer; regulates the menses; strengthens function of the 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); 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; treats thyroid imbalance (Matsumoto); tonifies Kidney Yang and Ming Men Fire (D); stabilizes Kidney Qi; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); promotes function of the Uterus; regulates menses and Water Pathways; Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
UB-62 (+): clears the Shen and Heart; opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders, e.g., spinal metastases; Master point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
ear: uterus, endocrine, triple warmer
footnotes