Kidney Mu Kidney Shu GB-25 BL-23

The most frequent
GB-25 Kidney Mu application of the Shu-Mu

subsystem represented in this
BL-23 Kidney Shu
text is activation of the
energy of one or several
organs by using their Shu
Figure 6.7 points as the initial input at a
treatment session. This is
performed prior to a more comprehensive treatment involving a principal
meridian subcircuit, curious meridians, five phases, or an energetic equilibra-
tion input. The Shu points needled are selected according to the overall
treatment plan, and are almost always tonified by hand, although heat or
electricity may be added.
An example of a preparatory treatment using the Kidney Shu and Mu

points is given in the case of Stephan Boyer, a patient with marked Kidney
energy deficiency manifesting as premorbid symptoms and signs in many
aspects of the Kidney sphere of influence (his case is presented as the Shao
Yin Water patient in Chapter Twelve and is treated in Chapter Thirteen).
Given his overall depleted condition, a preparatory treatment to tonify the
Kidney Mu and Shu points to activate Kidney energy is appropriate. You
accomplish this by piquring bilaterally GB-25, the Mu point, and BL-23, the
Shu point (Figure 6.7). After inser-
tion and brief tonifying manipula-
tion of the needles, you attach the
Mu point needles to the negative
leads of an electrical stimulating
device, and the Shu point needles
to the positive leads, and you pass
a low-frequency tonifying electrical
current between the needle pairs
(Figure 6.8).
Figure 6.8
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BL-13 Lung Shu
The customary
approach in electrically
BL-20 Spleen Shu stimulating Shu and Mu
BL-21 Stomach Shu points together is to create
the electron flow from the
BL-25 Large Intestine Mu point (negative lead, intro-
duction of electrons) to the
Shu point (positive lead,
attraction of electrons). This
Figure 6.9
tonification input is direct and
strong, and should not last more than five to ten minutes, to avoid adverse
reactions from too much sudden stimulation. Following the removal of the
needles, friction can be applied to the skin around the points, by using the
side of the hand firmly enough to create a warm erythema. This action
Contacting the Body’s Energy

brings the deep energy to the surface and makes it available to flow through
the Shao Yin - Tai Yang subcircuit when the energy movement program is
in place.
Another example of Shu-Mu preparatory treatment is that of Dineesha

Washington, who is introduced in Chapter Four with a burned hand, and
whose problem with deficient Spleen energy is fully explored in Chapters
Fourteen and Fifteen. Her symptoms present in the four quadrants of the Tai
Yin - Yang Ming subcircuit (Spleen and Lung, Large Intestine and Stomach),
and are uniformly symptoms of deficiency. To move this Yin problem within
a Yin constitutional construction requires a vital Yang input. Preliminary
treatment of Shu points with needles is important, and tonification with
moxibustionii and a heat lamp should be undertaken if the practice situation
permits. The Shu point collection at the first treatment should include the
four organs contained in the Tai Yin and Yang Ming energy axes. These points
are BL-13 (Lung), BL-20 (Spleen), BL-21 (Stomach), and BL-25 (Large Intestine)
(Figure 6.9). This is also a good case for friction stimulation over the Shu
points after the five- to ten-minute needle treatment.
ii Passing a smoldering cigar of mugwort close to the skin is called “moxibustion.” Its use as a method of
tonification of acupuncture points is presented in Chapter Eleven.
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LU-2
LU-1
The Lung Principal Meridian
LU-3 The principal meridian of the

LU-4 Lung emerges in the lateral infraclav-
9 Cun icular region (LU-1) and travels along
the radial side of the biceps muscle
LU-5 (Yin side in acupuncture anatomical
position) to the Yin (radial) limit of the
antecubital crease (LU-5) (Figure 14.4).
LU-6 At the forearm it continues on the
radial edge of the brachioradialis
12 Cun tendon, along the radial groove to the
LU-7
thenar eminence, to end in the Yin
LU-8 (radial) nail angle of the thumb. The
LU-9
Tai Yin principal channel connects
LU-10
there with its coupled Yang Ming
channel, whose starting point is at the
LU-11
Yin (radial) nail angle of the second
digit (LI-1).
LUNG PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN The distinct meridian of the

Figure 14.4 Lung enters the lung from the axilla,
and sends branches to the larynx and
the large intestine. Rong Qi moves from the Lung to the Large Intestine
internally (Figure 14.5).
Important Tai Yin Acupuncture Points
(Figures 14.6, 14.7, 14.8)
SP-3 • Shu / Yuan point, Earth point on Earth meridian. Phase

point.
• Good point for activating Spleen energy. Indicated in
sensation of bodily heaviness, abdominal distension, diarrhea,
hemorrhoids, edema.
360
• Classical functions include helping
transformation and transportation of LU
Qi and blood, strengthening Spleen
and harmonizing Stomach, and
dispelling dampness. LI
Figure 14.5
SP-4 • Luo point, sends branch to Yuan
point ST-42. Master point of curious meridian Chong Mo,
coupled point of curious meridian Yin Wei Mo.
• Useful point for menstrual and endocrine disorders through
the curious meridian Chong
Mo. Also indicated for
infertility, sexual dysfunction,
and pelvic problems. 9
LU 7
SP-6 • Spleen, Kidney, and Liver
The Tai Yin Energy Axis

principal meridians meet here. 6
This is the most important Yin
point in the body.
• Activates the energy of the
three leg Yin channels. Useful 9
in general tonification
treatments. Indicated in 6
menstrual, reproductive,
4
genital, and urinary problems, SP
3
as well as diarrhea or
abdominal distension.
TAI YIN
• Classical functions are
nourishing Qi and blood,
Figure 14.6
nourishing Yin, warming the
middle and lower body heaters, transforming dampness,
strengthening Spleen and Stomach, strengthening Kidney
energy, and regulating Liver energy.
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The most frequent

GB-25 Kidney Mu application of the Shu-Mu

An example of a preparatory treatment using the Kidney Shu and Mu

Contacting the Body’s Energy

Another example of Shu-Mu preparatory treatment is that of Dineesha

Acupuncture Energetics 167

LU-3 The principal meridian of the

LUNG PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN The distinct meridian of the

Important Tai Yin Acupuncture Points

(Figures 14.6, 14.7, 14.8)

SP-3 • Shu / Yuan point, Earth point on Earth meridian. Phase

The Tai Yin Energy Axis

Acupuncture Energetics 361

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