This formula was repeated with minor variations over a period of 4
months producing a marked improvement in the mental state of this
patient. Her dreams of fire stopped and the menstrual blood became
normal.Liver-Fire
Treatment Principle
Drain Liver-Fire, calm the Mind and settle the Ethereal Soul.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
LIV-2 Xingjian, LIV-3 Taichong, L.I.-4 Hegu, BL-18 Ganshu, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, Du-18
Qiangjian, Du-24 Shenting, G.B.-13 Benshen, G.B.-15 Toulinqi, HE-7 Shenmen, P-7 Daling,
LU-3 Tianfu.
Explanation
- LIV-2 clears Liver-Fire.
- LIV-3 pacifies the Liver and calms the Mind. In combination with L.I.-4 it strongly
calms the Mind and settles the Ethereal Soul. - BL-18, Back-Transporting point of the Liver, clears Liver-Fire.
- SP-6 nourishes Yin and calms the Mind.
- Du-18 calms the Mind, regulates the Liver and settles the Ethereal Soul.
- Du-24 and G.B.-13 calm the Mind and settle the Ethereal Soul in Liver disharmonies.
G.B.-13 also treats jealousy and suspicion. - G.B.-15 clears Heat, brightens the eyes and settles the Ethereal Soul.
- HE-7 and P-7 calm the Mind. P-7 is related to the Liver via the Terminal Yin channels.
- LU-3 harmonizes Liver and Lungs and, according to "An Explanation of Acupuncture
Points" (1654), is particularly indicated when Liver-Fire obstructs the Lungs causing
forgetfulness. The book also says this point is indicated when the person "talks to