the area affected: Ren-12 Zhongwan for the epigastrium, LIV-14 Qimen for the
hypochondrium and Ren-6 Qihai for the lower abdomen.Left-Right Combining of Points of Same Polarity in Different Halves of the Body
- S.I.-5 Yanggu and G.B.-40 Qiuxu: this combination has a marked mental effect in helping
the person to discriminate between choices (with S.I.-5) and find the strength to act upon
the chosen course (G.B.-40). The unilateral, Left-Right needling of these two points adds
a dynamic dimension to the combination contributing to its moving effect on the mental
level, thus helping the person to resolve an indecision which may have been going on for
a long time. - HE-7 Shenmen and LIV-3 Taichong to calm the Mind and settle the Ethereal Soul. This
combination has a powerful calming effect and is suitable for anxiety and worry related
to Heart and Liver patterns.
Left-Right Combining of Points of Different Polarity in Different Halves of the
Body
These combinations will balance Top and Bottom, Yin and Yang, and Left and Right.
- LU-9 Taiyuan and ST-36 Zusanli to tonify Lung- and Stomach-Qi.
- L.I.-4 Hegu and LIV-3 Taichong: this combination has already been explained above and
it also represents a balancing according to the Heavenly Stems. - L.I.-4 Hegu and KI-7 Fuliu: this combination, explained previously, regulates sweating.
- HE-7 Shenmen and G.B.-40 Qiuxu to calm the Mind and strengthen Will-Power. This
combination is effective in helping a person to gain the strength to act on decisions: it is
indicated when the indecision (or rather the inability to act on a decision) causes great
mental anguish. - P-6 Neiguan and ST-36 Zusanli to regulate the Middle Burner and calm the Mind. This
combination is effective for Empty-type Stomach patterns especially if caused by
emotional problems. - P-6 Neiguan and ST-40 Fenglong to regulate the Middle Burner, resolve Phlegm and
calm the Mind. This combination is effective for Full-type Stomach patterns deriving
from emotional stagnation. It is also very effective for bruising of the rib muscles.