Phlegm and subdue rebellious Stomach-Qi.SP-6 Sanyinjiao, with even method, to resolve Dampness and stop
abdominal pain.SP-15 Daheng, with even method, to move the stools and eliminate
stagnation in the Lower abdomen.Ren-12 Zhongwan, with reinforcing method, to tonify Spleen-Qi.G.B.-34 Yanglingquan, with even method, to move Liver-Qi and
eliminate stagnation.Ren-6 Qihai, with even method, to move Qi in the Lower abdomen.ST-37 Shangjuxu, Lower Sea point of the Large Intestine, with even
method, to regulate Qi of this organ.ST-39 Xiajuxu, Lower Sea point of the Small Intestine, with even
method, to stop abdominal pain.BL-25 Dachangshu, Back-Transporting point of the Large Intestine,
with even method, to regulate Qi of this organ and move the stools.BL-20 Pishu, with reinforcing method, to tonify Spleen-Qi.BL-18 Ganshu, with even method, to move Liver-Qi and eliminate
stagnation.After 10 treatments and advice on diet, this patient was completely
cured. He is still seen every 3 months and his symptoms have not
recurred.Case History 16.3
Abdominal Pain: Stagnation of Liver-Qi-Female, Age 45
A 45-year-old woman had been suffering from umbilical and abdominal pain for over 10 years.
The abdominal pain, which was accompanied by distension, was worse after eating, after
emotional upsets and when tired. The pain was relieved by pressure, by lying down and by the
application of heat. The abdominal pain also extended to the hypogastric region and the pain in
this area was aggravated when carrying heavy objects. The bowel movements were slightly
constipated. Her voice was very weak and rather weepy in sound and her eyes lacked glitter and
looked very sad. Her tongue was Red, redder on the sides and tip, with a yellow coating. It also
had red points along the sides and on the tip. Her pulse was extremely Weak and Minute and
very slightly Wiry on the left side.
Diagnosis This is a complex condition characterized by a combination of