Bottom. The following combinations, all of which harmonize the rising and descending of Qi,
are given as examples:
Bright Yang
(a) L.I.-4 Hegu and ST-36 Zusanli to harmonize the rising and descending of Qi and
regulate digestion; this combination affects the Stomach and epigastrium.(b) L.I.-4 Hegu and ST-44 Neiting to harmonize the rising and descending of Qi: this
combination affects the face, gums and mouth.(c) L.I.-10 Shousanli and ST-36 Zusanli to harmonize the rising and descending of Qi
and strengthen the Bright Yang channels: this combination has a general tonic
effect (as L.I.-10 has a tonic effect somewhat similar to ST-36) and invigorates
the channels. It is good to invigorate the channels in ME (post-viral fatigue
syndrome) and Atrophy Syndrome.(d) L.I.-11 Quchi and ST-43 Xiangu to benefit sinews and expel Wind-Damp-Heat in
Heat Painful Obstruction Syndrome.Greater Yang
(a) S.I.-3 Houxi and BL-60 Kunlun to harmonize the rising and descending of Qi and
expel Wind: this combination affects the upper back, back of the neck and
occiput.(b) S.I.-6 Yanglao and BL-66 Tonggu to harmonize the rising and descending of Qi
and expel Wind from the Greater-Yang channels: this combination affects the
eyes.Lesser Yang
(a) T.B.-6 Zhigou and G.B.-31 Fengshi to harmonize the Lesser Yang, expel Wind,
regulate Qi and eliminate stagnation: this combination affects the sides of the
body and is good for herpes zoster from Wind-Heat.(b) T.B.-4 Yangchi and G.B.-40 Qiuxu harmonize the Lesser Yang channels and
regulate the rising and descending of Qi. This combination affects the temples and
is good for Lesser Yang headaches. It also strengthens the Gall-Bladder's mental
aspect, i.e. determination and the capacity of taking decisions.The combination of points from an arm and a leg Yang channel is also used in the Yang
Extraordinary Vessels as their opening and coupled points are all points from paired arm and leg
Yang channels: