Wind-Heat
Acupuncture
General Prescription
T.B.-6 Zhigou, G.B.-31 Fengshi, BL-12 Fengmen, L.I.-11 Quchi, L.I.-4 Hegu, Du-14 Dazhui,
SP-10 Xuehai, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, LIV-2 Xingjian, HE-8 Shaofu, HE-7 Shenmen, P-4 Ximen,
Zhiyangxue extra point, LU-7 Lieque and KI-6 Zhaohai, LU-9 Taiyuan, KI-3 Taixi, Sifeng.
Reducing method on all points except SP-6, LU-7, KI-6, LU-9 and KI-3 which should be
reinforced. No moxa.
Explanation
- T.B.-6 and G.B.-31 are the main points to expel Wind-Heat from the skin.
- BL-12 helps to expel Wind.
- L.I.-11 and L.I.-4 expel Wind-Heat and cool Blood.
- Du-14 is used if Heat is pronounced.
- SP-10 and SP-6 cool and nourish Blood. This is necessary according to the principle of
"harmonizing Blood in order to expel Wind". - LIV-2 is used if there are signs of Liver-Heat. It also helps to expel Wind.
- HE-8, HE-7 and P-4 stop itching and one of these points is used if this symptom is
pronounced. - Zhiyangxue, extra point, stops itching. It is situated two cun directly above L.I.-11 on
the Large Intestine channel. - LU-7 and KI-6 in combination, open the Directing Vessel, tonify the Lung and Kidney's
Defensive-Qi systems, nourish the Essence and benefit the skin. These points are used in
women. In men, use: - LU-9 and KI-3 tonify the Lung and Kidney's Defensive-Qi systems and benefit the skin.
- Sifeng, extra point, can be pricked in infants for acute Wind-Heat. It is located in the