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Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae 6 g

All these herbs prevent miscarriage and, this time, she was able to

continue her pregnancy to full term and give birth to a baby.

Stagnation of Heart- and Lung-Qi

Treatment Principle

Move Qi, stimulate the descending of Heart- and Lung-Qi and calm the Mind.

Acupuncture

General Prescription

LU-7 Lieque, HE-7 Shenmen, P-6 Neiguan, Ren-15 Jiuwei, Ren-17 Shanzhong, ST-40
Fenglong, L.I.-4 Hegu, S.I.-5 Yanggu. Reducing or even method if the condition is chronic.

Explanation

• LU-7 stimulates the descending of Lung-Qi and calms the Corporeal Soul. It has a strong
  mental effect and it relieves stagnation of Qi in the chest. According to "An Explanation
  of Acupuncture Points" (1654) this point is used when the person is sad and cries a
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• HE-7 stimulates the descending of Heart-Qi and calms the Mind.


• P-6 stimulates the descending of Heart-Qi, opens the chest, relieves fullness and
  stagnation and calms the Mind.


• Ren-15 has a powerful calming effect on the Mind. It also relieves fullness in the chest.


• Ren-17 stimulates the descending of Lung-Qi and relieves fullness and stagnation in the
  chest.


• ST-40 harmonizes the Stomach, opens the chest and calms the Mind.


• L.I.-4 harmonizes the ascending and descending of Qi in the Middle Burner, relieves
  fullness and calms the Mind.


• S.I.-5 opens the Mind's orifices and relieves confusion. It helps the patient to see issues
  clearly.