via the Great Connecting channel of the Stomach which flows from the Stomach to the left
ventricle of the heart: the beat which can be felt on the apex of the heart is called "Xuli" in
Chinese medicine and is actually thought of as the beating of this channel. The Kidneys provide
Water and Fire as the foundation of the Heart and a Kidney deficiency very often affects the
Heart: it is not by chance that the palpitations started after her periods stopped and her Kidney
energy declined.
The points used were the following (Figure I.17(590)):
- P-4 Ximen on the right and ST-40 Fenglong on the left to regulate the Heart's rhythm and
the Great Connecting channel of the Stomach which, as explained above, is responsible
for the beating of the heart. Such a combination balances Yin and Yang, Top and Bottom,
and Left and Right. Points of these two channels combine particularly well as they both
flow to the Stomach. - ST-36 Zusanli, SP-6 Sanyinjiao and KI-3 Taixi, all bilateral, to tonify the Stomach, Qi
and Blood and Kidney-Yang (moxa was used on KI-3).
The first two points were used unilaterally to have a more moving and calming effect, while the
tonifying points were used bilaterally. During the treatment she felt a tingling sensation around
the points and a profound relaxing feeling.
Man, 54
This man complained of dizziness and poor memory following two serious accidents to his head.
He was also very tense and suffered from insomnia and slight impotence. His pulse was slightly
Wiry, especially on both Front positions, and Weak on both Kidney positions.
The points used were the following (Figure I.18(591)):
- BL-62 Shenmai on the left and S.I.-3 Houxi on the right to open the Yang Heel Vessel.
This extraordinary vessel was used because it affects the brain and removes obstructions
from the head. It would therefore eliminate the stagnation in the brain caused by the
traumas. It is also indicated when both Front positions of the pulse are Wiry.22(592) - HE-7 Shenmen on the left and KI-6 Zhaohai on the right to harmonize Heart and Kidneys
and calm the Mind. This combination of points from two arm-leg channels of the same
polarity, balances Left and Right, and Top and Bottom. These points were used
unilaterally to make the combination more moving and calming. In terms of indications,
HE-7 would help his sleep and KI-6 the impotence. These two points are also balanced
with the opening points of the Yang Heel Vessel as their positions cross over on the
limbs; furthermore these two combinations will balance Greater Yang (S.I.-3 and BL-62)