Treatments

Generally, the xi-cleft points are used mostly in acute conditions and pain. In addition, the yin channel’s xi-cleft points are indicated for disorders of blood.

At this juncture the back-shu point of the stomach Wèishū BL21 as well as the back-shu point of the pericardium Juéyīnshū BL14 (noon-midnight connection) are accessible and most effective.

The pericardium’s back-shu point Juéyīnshū BL14 spreads liver qi and unbinds the chest, regulates the heart, and regulates and descends qi

Generally the yin channels are much more important for yuan-source indications and for the host-guest rule. Therefore, usually the “Switch on yin” mode is more accurate than the “Switch on yang” mode.  Due to the extended noon-midnight law, however, we have access to yin as well as to a yang channel at all times.

At this juncture the luo-connecting points ST40 as well as PC6 (noon-midnight connection) are accessible and most effective.

Jing-River and Fire Point of the Stomach Channel.
Seasonal Point: Late Summer

Shu-Stream and Wood Point of the Stomach Channel.
Seasonal Point: Summer

Ying-Spring and Water Point of the Stomach Channel.
Seasonal Point: Spring

Jing-Well and Metal Point of the Stomach Channel.
Seasonal Point: Winter