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Chinese patterns
Spleen and Liver Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency)
acupuncture

patterns and combinations

Spleen and Liver Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency)

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principle of treatment: tonify Spleen Qi; nourish Xue (Blood); tonify Liver Xue (Blood)


point analysis

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palpate and consider:
UB-15 (+): strengthens Heart Qi and nourishes Heart Xue (Blood); invigorates circulation of the Qi and Xue (Blood) and tonifies Xu (Deficiency); Heart Shu Associated point
UB-17 (+ and D): regulates, nourishes and invigorates the Xue (Blood) (esp. invigorates with D); nourishes Dry Xue (Blood); enriches Yin; generates Fluids; expands the chest and diaphragm; strengthens Xu (Deficient) conditions and increases stamina; Hui Reunion and Master point of the Xue (Blood)
UB-18 (+): tonifies Liver Xue (Blood); builds Xue (Blood); pacifies the Shen; benefits the eyes and improves vision; strengthens Xu (Deficiency) conditions; nourishes and regulates Xue (Blood); nourishes Liver Yin; Liver Shu Associated point
UB-20 (+): tonifies Spleen Qi to build Xue (Blood); augments digestion; benefits the Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes and tonifies the Xue (Blood); expedites lactation; provides strength to the extremities; Spleen Shu Associated point
UB-21 (+): tonifies Spleen Qi to build Xue (Blood); benefits the Zhong (Ancestral) Qi and cultivates Yuan (Original) Qi; Stomach Shu Associated point
UB-23 (+): tonifies Kidney to build Xue (Blood); strengthens Qi Hai; strengthens Yang and nourishes Yin; Kidney Shu Associated point
Lv-14 (-): spreads and moves Liver Qi to regulate circulation of Qi; soothes and promotes function of the Liver; strengthens Spleen and Stomach; invigorates flow of Xue (Blood) and removes Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); Liver Mu Alarm point
CV-12 (+): strengthens and calms the Spleen; transforms Dampness; warms 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-4 (+): 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); nourishes and stabilizes the Kidney; regulates the Uterus and menses; Small Intestine Mu Alarm point
Lv-8 (+): nourishes Liver Xue (Blood) and Yin; soothes the sinews and tendons; frees and facilitates the Lower Warmer; Liver He Sea Uniting, Water and Tonification point
St-36 (+): tonifies and regulates Stomach and Spleen Qi to build Xue (Blood); strengthens weak and Xu (Deficient) conditions; regulates and replenishes the Middle Warmer; regulates Ying (Constructive) Qi; nourishes Kidney, Liver and Spleen; tonifies Kidney Yin; Stomach He Sea Lower Uniting, Earth and Horary point; Sea of Nourishment point
Sp-6 (+): tonifies Spleen Qi and nourishes Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Yin to build Xue (Blood); aids transportation and transformation to improve digestion and nourishment; frees Qi Stagnation; warms the Middle and Lower Warmers; restores circulation to the Lower Warmer; 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-3 (+): tonifies Spleen Qi to build Xue (Blood); regulates the Qi dynamic; harmonizes the Middle Warmer; promotes transporting function; regulates the Middle and Lower Warmers; Spleen Yuan Source, Earth and Horary point


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