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nervous system
seizure disorders/epilepsy
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

after assessing the person and palpating, consider these patterns:
Heart Agitated by Phlegm Fire; Heart Misted by Cold Phlegm; Liver Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) with Heart Fire Blazing; Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency) with Liver Wind Stirring; Liver Wind complicated by Turbid Phlegm; Liver Fire complicated by Phlegm Heat; Liver and Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency); Spleen and Stomach Xu (Deficiency); Shi (Excess) of Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel), and/or the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

» therapeutic note: the diagnostic patterns and treatment approaches for "seizure disorders" were often the same as for "mania" in the traditional literature

» illustrative combinations:
• UB-62, SI-3 and SI-2 for seizures (Shanghai, p. 282)
• CV-14, GV-14, GV-26, yao qi and PC-6 for seizures (Shanghai, p. 178)
• GB-20, yao qi, GV-26 and PC-6 for seizures (Shanghai, p. 146)
• GV-15, GV-26, SI-3 and St-40 for seizures (Shanghai, p. 167)
• si shen cong, GV-18 and Kd-1: treat Wind epilepsy (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 398)
• Kd-1, UB-15, LI-10, CV-15, CV-12, Lu-11 and CV-14 for epilepsy (Lee and Cheung, p. 298)
• CV-15, SI-3, Kd-1, UB-15, GB-35, St-36, Lv-3, Lv-2 and CV-13 for epilepsy (Lee and Cheung, p. 298)
• GV-26, LI-4 and GB-34 (also consider PC-6, GB-20 and Kd-1) for convulsions (Lee and Cheung, p. 217)
• GV-20, PC-7, Ht-5, Ht-6 and Ht-7 (-): cause normal EEG in grand mal seizures and reduce abnormal spikes in waves (Finkelstein, p. 81)
• Ht-7, SI-3 and CV-15: treat the "five epilepsies" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 359)
• SI-4, Lu-11 (bleed), GV-26 and Kd-1 for convulsions in children (Lee and Cheung, p. 217)
• GV-4, CV-8 and UB-60: treat epilepsy in a child
• SI-3 and UB-62: open the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) for which seizures are a symptom of Shi (Excess)
• UB-62 and SI-3: open the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) which transports Yang and for which epilepsy worse during the daytime is a Shi (Excess) symptom and epilepsy worse at night is a Xu (Deficiency) symptom
• Kd-6 and Lu-7: open the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) which transports Yin and for which epilepsy worse at night is a Shi (Excess) symptom and epilepsy worse during the daytime is a Xu (Deficiency) symptom
• GV-20, SI-3, LI-11, GB-34, UB-57, Lv-3, UB-60 and GV-8: treat opisthotonos and spasms of the four limbs (Flaws, 1989, p. 98)
• GV-14, GV-8, SI-3, GB-24 (also consider GV-12, LI-4, an mian, Lv-3 and GV-26) for convulsion without fever (Lee and Cheung, p. 217)
• GV-16, GB-20, GV-26, GV-14 and yao qi (also consider UB-62, Kd-6 and PC-6; or PC-5 and Ht-7; or Ht-5, LI-4, Lv-3, Sp-6, GB-34, CV-14, CV-12, St-40 and GV-24) for epilepsy; for grand mal exclude Kd-6 in the day and UB-62 in the night (Lee and Cheung, p. 298)
• GV-16, GB-20, GV-26, GV-14, yao qi, PC-6, Ht-7 and GV-24 for petite mal (Lee and Cheung, p. 298)
• GV-16, GB-20, GV-26, GV-14, yao qi, LI-4, Lv-3, GB-34, Sp-6, GV-20, UB-15, UB-18 for localized seizures (Lee and Cheung, p. 298)
• GV-16, GB-20, GV-26, GV-14, yao qi, PC-5, Ht-7, St-40, CV-14 or CV-12 for emotional motor seizures (Lee and Cheung, p. 298)
• St-40, CV-14 and CV-12: expand the chest, decrease the Phlegm and treat emotional motor seizures (Finkelstein, p. 22)
• GB-20, GV-16, GV-20, LI-11, UB-60 to treat Liver Wind, Wind Injury, and headache (Flaws, 1989, p. 98)
• GB-12, UB-18 and UB-19: reduces the upward disturbance of Fire of the Liver and Gall Bladder (Finkelstein, p. 65)
• yin tang (bleed), tai yang (bleed), si feng (bleed), shi xuan (bleed); GV-14, GV-12, LI-11 and LI-4 (also consider PC-8, TW-5 and Kd-1) for convulsion with fever (Lee and Cheung, p. 217)
• GV-26, PC-6 and Kd-1: open the Orifices (Brain) and resuscitate (Finkelstein, p. 83)
• GV-26 and yin tang: resuscitate the mind and open clenched teeth (Finkelstein, p. 83)
• GV-26 and PC-9: restore loss of consciousness; resolve stiffness
• 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-26, Lu-11, Sp-1, PC-7, UB-62 (hot needle), GV-16, St-6 (warming needle), CV-24, PC-8, GV-23, CV-1 (for males; for females, use a point at the opening of the vagina), LI-11 (hot needle) and hai quan (prick) known as the thirteen Ghost points, these are needled in the order presented for psychosis (madness and insanity) (Shanghai, p. 630); note: in the classical literature madness and epilepsy were often considered as overlapping conditions
• GV-15, GV-1, GV-16, GV-17 and GV-28 are the Sea of Marrow points
• Lu-10, UB-57, UB-60 for spasms and vertigo (Lee and Cheung, p. 217)
• consider treatment for "Internal Dragons" or "External Dragons"; External Dragons: GV-20, UB-11, UB-23, UB-61; Internal Dragons: Master point 1/4" below CV-15, St-25, St-32, St-41; In both treatments, sedate first. If the person and the pulses change, fine. If no change with sedation, then tonify. (Worsley)
• CV-14 and UB-15: remove Obstruction of Heart Qi circulation to reduce Fire and ease the Mind (Finkelstein, p. 90)
• GB-20 and Lv-2: nourish Yin, reduce Heat of Liver and Gall Bladder, and clear the head (Finkelstein, p. 66)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
• si shen cong: pacify the Shen; subdue Internal Wind; enhance movement of the limbs; free the channels and collateral vessels
GV-20 (- and/or bleed): dispels Wind and Cold of head and opens Orifices; awakens the Brain, Mind and senses; revives consciousness and promotes mental clarity; stabilizes the body against shock; pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; cools the body (D) (Finkelstein, p. 81); clears Heat and stops spasms from convulsions (bleed); warms the Yang and causes the Yang to ascend (D); regulates and tonifies the Qi (D); adjusts Qi of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); elevates the Clear Qi; spreads Liver Qi; extinguishes Liver Wind from upper body and pacifies Liver; Sea of Marrow point; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the six Yang channels and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• GV-17 (-): dispels Wind and clears Heat; stimulates the Brain and revives from unconsciousness; regulates the Marrow and the Brain; stimulates the pituitary; builds strong Shen and psychic energy; disperses swelling and sedates spasm; controlling point of the Sea of Marrow; Sea of Marrow point; sends vessels directly into the brain
GV-16 (-): calms the Shen and quiets the Soul; treats convulsions; benefits and clears the Brain; opens the sensory Orifices; eliminates Yang Shi (Excess) from upper body and cleanses Yang which has been obscured by Phlegm; stimulates the pituitary and central nervous system (Finkelstein, p. 80); clears Heart of pathogenic Heat; eliminates Liver Wind and drains Fire; facilitates the joints; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Marrow point; sends a vessel directly into the brain; directly linked to CV-23; sixth of the thirteen Ghost points
GV-15 (-): clears the Shen and consciousness; benefits and clears the Brain; opens the sensory Orifices; opens the voice; facilitates the joints; frees the channels; 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 (-): cools and drains Heat; reduces fever; induces sweating; clears and awakens the Brain and Mind; clears the Shen, calms the Soul, and pacifies the Will; stimulates the Bone Marrow to reach the Brain (Maciocia, p. 257); 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 sinews and muscles; 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-13 (-): readjusts Qi in the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); harmonizes Yin and Yang; cools Heat; pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; spreads Yang Qi through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); regulates Yang channels; purifies Yang of the whole body; stimulates the pituitary and adrenals (Finkelstein, p. 79); relaxes the sinews and muscles; sedates spasms; Entry point of the Sea of Qi, with GV-14
• GV-12 (-): dissipates Heat and Wind; dispels pathogens and relieves fever; pacifies the Shen; clears the Heart; reverses Rebellious Qi; readjusts Qi of all Yang channels
• GV-4 (+): pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; relieves mental and physical exhaustion; nourishes the Yuan (Original) Qi; strengthens the Kidney; benefits and replenishes the Kidney Yang; reinforces and astringes the Jing (Essence); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. for epilepsy in a child; "Gate of Life Fire"
GB-20 (-): pacifies Liver Wind and dissipates Internal Wind; reduces and relieves Heat; awakens the Shen and clears the Brain; opens the Orifices; subdues Liver Yang and Fire to calm and regulate the Liver, esp. disperses and descends Liver Yang from the head; harmonizes Qi and Xue (Blood); frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels
• GB-12 (-): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the Brain; opens the sensory Orifices; eliminates Wind and clears Heat; reduces upward disturbance of Fire of Liver/Gall Bladder
• UB-10 (-): dispels Wind, Wind-Heat and Wind-Phlegm; clears and opens the Orifices; clears the head; dispels Fire; reduces fever; modulating effect on the medullary functions; special point for vago-sympathetic action; stimulates autonomic nervous system; tonifies motor function (Finkelstein, p. 38); brightens the eyes; calms the Heart; opens and clears channels of the neck; relaxes the sinews and muscles; Window of the Sky point; Sea of Qi general point
• UB-11 (-): dispels Wind and Wind-Heat; resolves Shi (Excess) Heat, esp. External Heat; treats madness with contractions, i.e., convulsions; connects the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) to the Shu Associated points; distributes Bladder Qi and Jing-Ye (Yin) to all the dorsal Shu points, thus cooling them (Finkelstein, p. 38); removes Obstruction of Qi circulation of the Tai Yang channels (Bladder and Small Intestine) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel) of the upper back; facilitates Xue (Blood) flow; relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; Hui Reunion point of the Bones; Sea of Xue (Blood) upper entry point; collateral point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
UB-15 (- or +): calms the Heart and the Shen; quiets the Mind and the Soul; clears the Brain; tonifies the Heart to house the Shen, hence tonifies the Brain (Maciocia, p. 257); regulates the tongue and speech; regulates the Xue (Blood) and Qi of the Heart; strengthens Heart Qi, nourishes Heart Xue (Blood), and tonifies Heart Yin; clears Heart Fire and disperses Yang Shi (Excess) in the Heart (-); transforms Heart Phlegm; 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-18 (-): pacifies the Shen; stimulates the Brain; benefits the eyes and improves vision; drains the Liver and Gall Bladder; extinguishes Liver Wind and stops convulsions; clears Liver Fire and Heat; moves Stagnant Qi; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates the Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; relieves mid-back tension; Liver Shu Associated point
• UB-23 (+): tonifies and adjusts the Kidney; nourishes Yin, Xue (Blood) and Kidney Jing (Essence); strengthens the Brain and Marrow; benefits the ears and brightens the eyes; strengthens the Heart (Ross, 1985, p. 130); counterbalances Liver Fire; Kidney Shu Associated point
• UB-57 (-): dispels Wind and clears Heat; relaxes the sinews and muscles; relieves muscle spasms; disperses Qi in the Bladder channel, according to Mingtang (Finkelstein, p. 49)
• UB-58 (-): dispels Wind and Wind-Damp; "relates to the head" (Finkelstein, p. 49); promotes flow of Qi; strengthens Kidney function; increases stamina; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Bladder Luo Connecting point
yao qi (-): specific for epilepsy and seizures; clears Internal Wind
tai yang (- and/or bleed): dispels Wind and Wind-Heat; clears Heat (bleed); clears the head; clears and brightens the eyes; extinguishes Liver Wind
yin tang (- and/or D): eliminates Wind-Heat; clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; awakens and clears the Mind; stops convulsions (D); eliminates Interior Wind; promotes relaxation
ding shen (-): calms the Shen; clears Internal Wind
GV-26: clears the Shen, Brain and senses and revives consciousness; cools Heat and opens the Orifices; dispels Wind and Wind-Phlegm; pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; regulates Rebellious Qi of Yin and Yang to harmonize Yin and Yang; regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); expels Internal Wind; transforms Heart Phlegm; raises blood pressure (Finkelstein, p. 83); frees the channels and invigorates the Qi circulation; benefits the spine, esp. lumbar and cervical; resolves stiffness; Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Yang Ming (Stomach) and Hand Yang Ming (Large Intestine) channels on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• TW-10 (-): dispels Wind and clears Heat; pacifies the Shen and Heart; clears the Brain; regulates Qi circulation of the Triple Warmer; dissolves Phlegm and transforms Phlegm-Damp in the channels and collateral vessels; expands and relaxes the chest; descends Rebellious Qi; Triple Warmer He Sea Upper Uniting, Dispersion and Earth point
• PC-5 (-): restores the balance between External and Internal; calms the Mind and quiets the Shen; clears Heat; regulates and clears the Heart; drains Shi (Excess) Fire from the Heart; resolves Phlegm in the Heart and chest; nourishes the Heart; regulates Heart Qi; opens and dispels fullness from the chest; harmonizes the Stomach; drains the Triple Warmer; Pericardium Metal point; Meeting of the three Hand Yin channels
PC-6 (+): clears Heat; pacifies the Shen; regulates the balance between External and Internal to regulate the Qi of Yin and Yang (Finkelstein, p. 58); awakens the Brain by improving intracranial circulation; opens the Heart Orifices; tranquilizes the Heart; regulates the Qi; opens the chest; builds Zhong (Ancestral) Qi in the chest; harmonizes, regulates and spreads the Qi in the Upper and Middle Warmers; regulates Heart Qi and Xue (Blood); regulates blood pressure and reestablishes the pulse; improves circulation of Xue (Blood) Yin of the Heart thus countering Yang of the Heart (Finkelstein, p. 58); releases the diaphragm; descends Rebellious Qi; opens the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) to distribute Qi to the Stomach, chest and Heart; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); drains the Triple Warmer; relaxes the sinews and clears the vessels; relieves pain; esp. treats petit mal seizures; Pericardium Luo Connecting point; Master point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel); Couple point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel); ninth of the thirteen Ghost points
• PC-7 (-): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the emotions; clears Heat and Wind-Heat; clears Fire of Heart and Pericardium; draws Xu (Deficiency) Fire back into the Mind; nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); opens Heart Orifices; relaxes the chest; dissipates Heat from the Ying (nutrient system) and Xue (Blood); Pericardium Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point; historically used as the Heart Source point (Maciocia, p. 436); fourth of the thirteen Ghost points
PC-9 (-): opens the Orifices to restore consciousness; expels Wind; eliminates Heat, esp. reduces Fire from the Heart; clears the Heart; restores Yang and stems counterflow; volatilizes Lung and opens the pulses; clears and disperses the vicious Yang (Finkelstein, p. 60); resolves stiffness; Pericardium Jing Well, Wood and Tonification point
Ht-5 (-): pacifies the Shen; regulates and tonifies Heart Qi; opens Heart Orifices to calm palpitations and relieve nervous condition (Finkelstein, p. 32); brings Fire down from the head and relieves stiffness of the tongue; clears Heart Fire and Xu (Deficiency) Heat; benefits a slow pulse; Pericardium Luo Connecting point
Ht-6 (-): pacifies the Shen; transforms Heart Phlegm; nourishes Heart Yin; helps check Yang hyperactivity (EAMSS, p. 227); clears Xu (Deficiency) Heat, esp. from Heart; clears Fire from the Heart; Heart Xi Cleft Accumulation point
Ht-7 (-): opens the Orifices; stabilizes the Exterior and stops sweating; pacifies the Shen; calms the Heart; general sedative and regulating effect on the inner organs; regulates and tonifies the Heart, esp. Heart Qi; tonifies and nourishes Heart Yin and Xue (Blood); clears Heart Fire and Heat; Heart Yuan Source, Earth and Dispersion point
SI-3 (- or +): opens the Orifices; consolidates the Surface and stops sweating; pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; 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 Internal Heat; transforms Heart Phlegm and dispels Wind-Phlegm; relaxes the sinews and muscles; benefits the joints; releases muscle spasms; 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)
Lu-7 (- or +): circulates the Wei (Protective) Qi to expel Wind and disperse the Exterior; regulates the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); opens and regulates the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); invigorates the collateral vessels; Lung Luo Connecting and Exit point; Master point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Couple point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Command point of the head and back of the neck
• hu bian (-): pacifies the Shen and clears the Mind; stops convulsions; eliminates Internal Wind
shi xuan (- and/or bleed): subdue Internal Wind; revive consciousness; clear the Heart Orifices; clear Heat
• LI-16 (-): disperses Yang Shi (Excess) from the upper body; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. for fright epilepsy and/or epilepsy convulsions in children
• CV-17 (=): calms the emotions; regulates and smooths Qi circulation in the Upper Warmer; reinforces the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi of the chest; reverses adverse flow of Qi in the chest, esp. descends Rebellious Lung Qi; enhances breathing, expands the chest, and soothes the diaphragm; transforms Phlegm; 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-15 (=): clears Heat and extinguishes Wind; pacifies the Shen; stimulates the pituitary (Worsley, 1975, p. B-20; Finkelstein, p. 91); nourishes Heart Yin; promotes flow of Qi; benefits Yuan (Original) Qi; nourishes all Yin organs; relaxes the chest; brings down Rebellious Qi; Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) with the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); Source point of the five Zang (Yin viscera)
CV-14 (=): clears the Heart and stabilizes the Shen; regulates and invigorates the Qi; expands and clears the chest; disperses congested Phlegm in the chest and diaphragm, esp. when contributing to emotional motor seizures; benefits the diaphragm; harmonizes the Stomach and facilitates movement in the Middle Warmer; reverses adverse flow of Qi; acts on the nervous system and brain through the solar plexus and releases tension throughout whole body (Finkelstein, p. 90); Heart Mu Alarm point
• CV-12 (= or +): regulates the Stomach Qi and harmonizes the Stomach; strengthens and calms the Spleen; decreases Phlegm to treat emotional seizure disorders (Finkelstein, p. 88); transforms Rebellious Qi; benefits and harmonizes Qi of whole body; facilitates ascension of the Clear and descension of the Turbid; Stomach and Middle Warmer Mu Alarm point; Hui Reunion point of the Fu (Yang organs); Reunion Point of the Yin and Yang; one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang
• CV-8 (D on salt): stabilizes the Yang; strengthens the transporting function of the Spleen and Stomach; esp. for epilepsy in child; palpation: pulsing around CV-8 indicates Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency), while a puffy navel indicates Kidney Xu (Deficiency) (Matsumoto)
• CV-1 (-): communicates Yin with Yang; pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; opens the Orifices to revive consciousness; tonifies and regulates Qi; clears Heat and transforms Dampness; strengthens the lumbus and boosts the Kidney (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 347); secures the Jing (Essence) and the lower Orifices; Entry point of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Luo Connecting point of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) with the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
• St-36 (+): disperses noxious Yang and brings down high fever; calms the Shen; regulates and strengthens Qi and Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; regulates the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; eliminates Dampness; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes the Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; clears Heat from the Yang organs and drains Shi (Excess) from the Yang channels; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Command point of the abdomen; Sea of Nourishment point; one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang
St-40 (-): dispels Wind; clears and calms the Shen; reduces high blood pressure (Finkelstein, p. 21); strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and opens up the Middle Warmer; transforms, dissolves and eliminates Phlegm and Dampness; descends the Turbid; strengthens Kidney Yin and drains Liver Yang; invigorates the channels; Stomach Luo Connecting point
• St-41 (-): clears the Mind and pacifies the Shen; clears and descends Fire; brightens the eyes; dispels Wind; removes Obstructions from Stomach channel; sedates spasms; Stomach Fire and Tonification point
GB-34 (-): soothes and subdues Yang of the Liver and Gall Bladder; brings down high blood pressure; clears Dampness and cools Heat; facilitates and harmonizes the Liver; extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies the Spleen; dissolves Phlegm; relaxes the sinews and muscles; relieves soreness from fatigued muscles; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Gall Bladder He Sea Uniting and Earth point; Hui Reunion point of Jin (sinews and tendons)
• GB-37 (=): dissipates Heat, esp. from the Liver; reduces and clears Fire of the Liver and Gall Bladder; regulates the Liver; clears and brightens the eyes; transforms Damp-Heat; relaxes the sinews and muscles; invigorates the channels; Gall Bladder Luo Connecting point
GB-39 (=): discharges Gall Bladder Fire; transforms Damp-Heat; pacifies the Liver; extinguishes Liver Wind; redirects Rebellious Qi downward; relaxes the neck; tonifies the Bone Marrow and clears Marrow Heat; relaxes the muscles and sinews; frees the channels and connecting vessels; Hui Reunion point of the Marrow
Lv-3 (-): expels Wind; pacifies the Shen; clears head and thinking; brightens and benefits the eyes; pacifies and harmonizes the Liver and Gall Bladder; promotes smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); spreads Liver Qi Stagnation; cools and drains Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Liver Yang; calms and extinguishes Liver Wind; tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); opens the channels and relaxes convulsions, spasms and cramps; sedates pain; Liver Yuan Source, and Earth point; Independent Associated point for spasms
Lv-2 (-): calms the Shen and eases the Mind; disperses Qi and clears Fire of the Heart; clears the Pericardium; disperses Stagnant Liver Qi; clears and drains Fire of the Liver and Gall Bladder; subdues Yang Shi (Excess); soothes and loosens the Liver to release Liver Qi and remove Qi Depression; eliminates Interior Wind; relaxes cramps, spasms and convulsions; Liver Fire and Dispersion point
• Kd-9 (=): pacifies the Shen; opens the chest; relieves anxiety and emotional tension of Kidney origin (Maciocia, p. 253); dissipates Heat from the Heart; strengthens Yuan (Original) Qi; dissolves Phlegm; tonifies Kidney Qi, Kidney Yin and Jing (Essence); Entry point and Xi Cleft Accumulation point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
• Kd-8 (=): regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); clears Heat; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); tonifies the Kidney; removes Obstructions from the channels; Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
Kd-6 (- or + and/or d. D): pacifies the Shen and stabilizes the Will; nourishes the Heart; cools and clears Heat; clears Xu (Deficiency) Fire; removes Obstruction from the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); opens the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); brightens the eyes and sends Zhong (Ancestral) Qi to the eyes via the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); tonifies the Kidney (especially Yin); dispels Dampness; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; five cones of direct moxa if night seizures (So, 1987, p.132); Master point and Entry point of the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Couple point of Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
• Kd-3 (+): nourishes and enriches Kidney Yin, supplies Liver Yin, and tonifies Yin of the entire body; tonifies the Kidney, Yuan (Original) Qi, Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence); cools and descends Heat; pacifies Xu (Deficiency) Fire; strengthens the Brain; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); Kidney Yuan Source and Earth point
Kd-1 (- and/or bleed or + and/or D): pacifies the Shen and tranquilizes the Mind; energizes the entire system (ind. D) (Finkelstein, p. 52); regulates Yin and Yang; guides Rebellious Qi and Fire downward to awaken the Shen, open the Orifices and resuscitate; revives consciousness, emergency resuscitation point (bleed); clears Fire and Heat (especially in the head); pacifies and calms the Heart; transforms Heart Heat; nourishes Yin, esp. Kidney Yin (and thereby suppresses Liver Fire); reinforces the Kidney and benefits the Jing (Essence); Kidney Jing Well, Wood, Dispersion and Entry point; one of the Nine Needles for Returning the Yang
• UB-60 (-): disperses Wind; benefits the Brain and Marrow; promotes Qi function and Xue (Blood) circulation; reinforces the Kidney; descends the Turbid; relaxes the sinews, tendons and muscles of the neck, shoulder, waist, back, ankle and foot, esp. the lower back; frees the channels and collateral vessels; relieves pain; specific for epilepsy in child; Bladder Fire point
UB-62 (- or + and/or d. D): dispels Wind and Cold; cools and clears Fire and Heat; clears the Shen and Heart; "drains and disperses Fire from region of eyes by dispersing qing-qi of eyes" (Finkelstein, p. 50); opens and moves the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); regulates the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) and benefits Du Mai (Governing Vessel) disorders; soothes the sinews, tendons and vessels; relaxes the Muscle channels; five cones of direct moxa if day seizures (So, 1987, p.132); Master point and Entry point of the Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel); Couple point of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel); fifth of the thirteen Ghost points
• UB-63 (-): pacifies the Shen; revives the sensory organs from unconsciousness; "drains and disperses Fire from region of eyes by dispersing qing-qi of eyes" (Finkelstein, p. 51); relaxes the muscles, sinews and tendons; invigorates the collateral vessels; esp. for children displaying seizure-like shaking of the head with mouth open; Bladder Xi Cleft Accumulation point; Entry point of the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
• UB-64 (-): pacifies the Shen; cools and clears the Brain; "stabilizes the nervous system and calms fright" (Finkelstein, p. 51); sedates the Heart; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; Bladder Yuan Source point

ear: occiput, dermis/subcortex, shen men, liver, heart, stomach, kidney, stomach, brain;
with fever, bleed apex


footnotes

Reprinted from The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, Giovanni, 1989, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.

Reprinted from Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ross, Jeremy, 2nd ed, p. 75, 1985, by permission of the publisher Churchill Livingstone, a division of Elsevier Limited.