differentiation between the Tense and Flaccid types.
The acupuncture points which may be used for the above objectives are:
- P-6 Neiguan, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, reducing method
- Du-26 Renzhong, L.I.-4 Hegu, reducing method
- L.I.-11 Quchi, ST-36 Zusanli, LIV-3 Taichong, KI-3 Taixi, reducing method
except for KI-3 which should be reinforced.
Treatment should be given every 6 hours without retention of needles.
Tense Type
Treatment Principle
Induce resuscitation, relax spasm, clear Heat, subdue Wind, resolve Phlegm, open the orifices.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
Du-26 Renzhong, Du-20 Baihui, Du-16 Fengfu, G.B.-20 Fengchi, the 12 Well points of the
hand, KI-1 Yongquan, P-7 Daling or P-8 Laogong, ST-40 Fenglong. All with reducing method.
Explanation
- Du-26, needled oblique upwards, promotes resuscitation.
- Du-20 (needled horizontally forwards), Du-16 and G.B.-20 subdue internal Wind.
- 12 Well points of the hand, with bleeding method, subdue Wind and clear Heat.
- KI-1 subdues Wind, lowers blood pressure and relaxes spasm.
- P-7 or P-8 open the orifices and clear Heat.
- ST-40 resolves Phlegm.
Other Points