same cycle.
Lung and Spleen Channels (Greater Yin)
- LU-9 Taiyuan and SP-6 Sanyinjiao to nourish Lung-Yin and moisten dryness.
- LU-7 Lieque and SP-9 Yinlingquan to open the Water passages and treat urinary
retention or pain on urination.
Heart and Kidney Channels (Lesser Yin)
- HE-7 Shenmen and KI-3 Taixi, both Source points, to harmonize Heart and Kidneys,
nourish Heart- and Kidney-Yin and calm the Mind. - HE-6 Yinxi and KI-7 Fuliu to harmonize Heart and Kidneys, nourish Heart-Yin and stop
night-sweating. - HE-7 Shenmen and KI-9 Zhubin to harmonize Heart and Kidneys, nourish the Kidneys,
relieve oppression of the chest and calm the Mind. This combination is very calming.
Pericardium and Liver (Terminal Yin)
- P-6 Neiguan and LIV-3 Taichong to harmonize the Terminal Yin, move Liver-Qi, open
the chest, release suppressed emotions and settle the Ethereal Soul. This is an excellent
combination of points. - P-7 Daling and LIV-3 Taichong to harmonize the Terminal Yin, calm the Mind and settle
the Ethereal Soul.
The following are examples of combinations of points from both Yang and Yin channels or
unrelated Yang and unrelated Yin channels.
- P-6 Neiguan and ST-36 Zusanli to harmonize the Middle Burner and subdue rebellious
Stomach-Qi. This combination is very effective in a variety of Stomach problems, but
especially those characterized by rebellious Stomach-Qi deriving from emotional
problems. - L.I.-4 Hegu and LIV-3 Taichong (both Source points and called the "four gates") to
harmonize Top and Bottom, regulate the ascending and descending of Qi, expel Wind