HT SI UB point combinations

Question 0

What combination of HT & KD points is used to treat insomnia caused by Yin or Blood Deficiency? What SP point can be added? Explain.

Answer 0

HT7 + KD6 (+ SP6):

• HT7 is the Yuan Source point, so it nourishes HT Blood to settle the Shen
• KD7 nourishes KD Yin
• SP6 nourishes Yin & Blood

Question 1

What combination of HT & KD points is used to treat night sweats caused by Yin Deficiency? What SI point can be added? Explain.

Answer 1

HT6 + KD7 (+SI3):

• HT6 nourishes HT Yin
• KD7 nourishes KD Yang, which regulates sweating by regulating the opening & closing of pores
• SI3 secures the exterior & stops sweating

Question 2

SI1 is used in combination with which ST & GB points is used to treat insufficient lactation? Explain.

Answer 2

SI1 + ST18 + GB21:

• SI1 is the empirical point to promote lactation
• ST18 is a local point that opens & diffuses network vessels in breast tissue
• GB21 moves energy down

Question 3

What combination of SI & UB points is used to strengthen the spine? Explain.

Answer 3

SI3 + UB62:

• SI3 is the Confluent of Du
• UB62 is the Confluent of Yang Qiao

Question 4

What is a Host Guest combo used to treat Disturbed Shen caused by HT Blood Deficiency? Explain.

Answer 4

HT7 + SI7:

• HT7 is the Yuan Source, so it nourishes HT Blood to settle the Shen
• SI7 is the Luo