The points used in one treatment were (Figure I.20(594)):
- SP-4 Gongsun on the left and P-6 Neiguan on the right to open the Penetrating Vessel
and regulate the Middle and Lower Burner. This extraordinary vessel is indicated in Full
patterns of the Stomach and Intestines. - Ren-6 Qihai to move Qi in the lower abdomen. This point targets the action of the
previous two to the lower abdomen. - HE-7 Shenmen on the left and LIV-3 Taichong on the right to calm the Mind, settle the
Ethereal Soul and move Liver-Qi. This combination balances Top and Bottom, and Left
and Right. It is particularly good to calm anxious persons down as it settles both the
Mind and the Ethereal Soul. The unilateral use, one on the right, the other on the left, is
particularly effective, and it also crosses over the opening points of the Penetrating
Vessel (SP-4 and P-6).
Girl, 13
This girl suffered from food intolerance, being unable to eat several common foods which caused
a rash. She also suffered from eczema. The main pattern was Stomach-Heat.
The points selected for the first treatment were:
- L.I.-4 Hegu on the right and ST-44 Neiting on the left to clear Stomach-Heat. This
combination of points from related arm-leg channels of the same polarity, balances Left
and Right, and Top and Bottom. The points were used unilaterally to make the effect
more dynamic in clearing Heat; also, being the first treatment, and given the young age of
the patient, it allows us to reduce the number of needles. - Ren-12 Zhongwan to regulate the Middle Burner.
After 8 treatments and some herbal decoctions, her food intolerance was completely cured and
she was able to eat foods which were previously impossible.
Woman, 73
This patient had been suffering from trigeminal neuralgia affecting the right side of the face.
This occurred against a background of Kidney-Yin deficiency, which it very often does in the
elderly.