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Chinese patterns
Heart Yang Collapse
acupuncture
patterns and combinations
Heart Yang Collapse
» principle of treatment: rescue Yang; restore consciousness; stop sweating
» illustrative combinations:
GV-15, PC-8, Sp-6, Kd-1, Kd-3, CV-12, GB-30, St-36 and LI-4 are the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang (Li, p. 627-628; Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 66)
GV-14 and GV-15 (D): tonify Heart Yang
» therapeutic note: important to stop sweating to prevent further weakening of Heart
point analysis
» palpate and consider:
all points with reinforcing needle technique; no retention of needle
GV-20 (+ and/or d. D): restores collapsed Yang (D); promotes resuscitation if used with direct moxa; awakens the Brain, Mind and senses; resuscitates and restores mental clarity; stabilizes the body against shock; pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; warms the Yang (D); regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); elevates the Clear Qi; spreads Liver Qi; causes Yang to ascend (D); Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
GV-15 (+ and/or d. D): clears the Shen and consciousness; strengthens the Mind; benefits and clears the Brain; opens the sensory Orifices; opens the voice; removes obstruction from the collateral vessels; stops pain; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang; Sea of Bone Marrow Exit point
GV-14 (+ and/or d. D): clears and awakens the Brain and Mind; clears the Shen, calms the Soul, and pacifies the Will; opens and restores the Yang by spreading Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and whole body; regulates and stimulates the flow of Qi; regulates the Xue (Blood); relaxes the muscles and sinews; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Yang channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-13
GV-4 (+ and/or d. D): tonifies Kidney Yang; pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; restores collapsed Yang; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; "Gate of Life Fire"
UB-15 (+): calms the Heart and the Shen; quiets the Mind and the Soul; strengthens and clears the Brain; strengthens Heart Qi and nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Heart; invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood) and tonifies Xu (Deficiency); relaxes and expands the chest, and benefits the Qi; Heart Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+ and/or d. D): strengthens Kidney Yang; strengthens the Brain and Marrow; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); counterbalances Liver Fire; resolves Dampness; Kidney Shu Associated point
CV-12 (+): builds Heart Yang; strengthens and calms the Spleen; benefits and soothes the Qi; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs); one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang
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