Balancing Yin and Yang can be seen from different points of view:
- Balancing externally-internally paired channels (e.g. Lung and Large Intestine)
- Balancing unrelated Yin and Yang channels (e.g. Lung and Stomach)
- Balancing of Connecting and Source points
- Balancing Yin and Yang according to heavenly stems.
Balancing Points of Externally-Internally Paired Channels
The following are some examples of balancing of Yin and Yang points from
externally-internally paired channels:
- LU-9 Taiyuan and L.I.-4 Hegu, both Source points, to balance Yin and Yang, tonify the
Lungs, strengthen the Defensive Qi, consolidate the Exterior and stop sweating. - LU-11 Shaoshang and L.I.-4 Hegu to expel Wind-Heat and relieve sore throat.
- ST-36 Zusanli and SP-4 Gongsun to regulate the Middle Burner and subdue rebellious
Stomach-Qi in Excess patterns of the Stomach. - HE-7 Shenmen and S.I.-5 Yanggu to nourish the Heart, calm the Mind and open the
Mind's orifices. This combination is particularly good to give clarity to the Mind and help
the patient to make decisions by discriminating between choices. - LIV-3 Taichong and G.B.-34 Yanglingquan to move Liver-Qi, eliminate stagnation and
settle the Ethereal Soul. This combination is excellent to move Liver-Qi deriving from
emotional problems and causing moodiness and depression on a mental level and
distension on a physical level. - SP-8 Diji, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, ST-28 Shuidao and ST-29 Guilai to resolve Dampness and
eliminate stasis from the Lower Burner, stop pain and arrest uterine bleeding. This
combination treats the gynaecological system in women especially in Full patterns. - LU-3 Tianfu and L.I.-4 Hegu to treat epistaxis.3(567)
- ST-45 Lidui and SP-1 Yinbai to calm the Mind. This combination is used for insomnia
and restless sleep with nightmares.4(568)