same points as above adding:
- BL-23 Shenshu, bilaterally, to strengthen the back.
- BL-26 Guanyuanshu and BL-40 Weizhong, both on the left, to remove obstructions from
the back channels on the left side.
Her backache was completely gone after these two treatments and her pulse became much more
balanced.
Man, 58
This man suffered from impotence and anxiety. He was a very tense person and his tension
aggravated his impotence, while his sexual inadequacy made him more tense, thus establishing a
self-perpetuating vicious circle. His pulse was very Wiry and Full but slightly Weak on both
Rear positions and his tongue had a very Red tip. The main patterns were Heart-Fire, stagnation
of Liver-Qi and some Kidney deficiency.
The points used in one session were:
- S.I.-3 Houxi on the left and BL-62 Shenmai on the right to open the Governing Vessel
and strengthen the Kidneys. - HE-7 Shenmen on the right and LIV-3 Taichong on the left to calm the Mind, settle the
Ethereal Soul and relieve stagnation of Liver-Qi. - KI-3 Taixi bilaterally to tonify the Kidneys.
Woman, 70
This patient suffered from chronic sinusitis and constipation. Her tongue had a very sticky-white
coating and her pulse was Slippery. The main patterns were retention of Dampness affecting the
sinuses, against a background of Spleen-Qi deficiency and retention of food.
The points used in one session were:
- SP-4 Gongsun on the right and P-6 Neiguan on the left to open the Penetrating Vessel,
regulate the Spleen and relieve retention of food. - L.I.-4 Hegu on the right and ST-40 Fenglong on the left to regulate the ascending and
descending of Qi in the Bright Yang channels (to help the sinuses) and resolve