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Vol. 1 - Sample Dao Ma Grouping - DMG 88-01: DMG 88-01 'Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles': Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 3 fen to 1 cun. This Dao3 Ma3 group comprises Tong1 Shen4 (ML88.09), Tong1 Wei4 (ML88.10), and Tong1 Bei4 (ML88.11). Point Location: These 3 points are uniformly located distally on the medial aspect of the anterior thigh. Tong1 Shen4 [ML88.09 'Passing Through the Kidney'] - This point is located proximal to the superomedial angle of the patella. To locate this point, draw a transverse line tangent to the superior margin of the patella and a vertical line tangent to the medial margin of the patella. Where these two lines intersect is the location of this point. Tong1 Wei4 [ML88.10 'Passing Through the Stomach'] - This point is located 2 cun proximal to Tong1 Shen4 [ML88.09 'Passing Through the Kidney']. Tong1 Bei4 [ML88.11 'Passing Through the Upper Back'] - This point is located 2 cun proximal to Tong1 Wei4 [ML88.10 'Passing Through the Stomach'], i.e. 4 cun proximal to Tong1 Shen4 [ML88.09 'Passing Through the Kidney']. Reaction Area: Kidney reaction area. Indications: Chronic nephritis, pyelonephritis, proteinuria, cystitis, impotence, premature ejaculation, strangury, diabetes mellitus, 'Kidney Depletion Dizzy Head' (giddiness, faintness, or lightheadedness), lumbalgia, 'Kidney Viscus Nature Wind-Damp Disease' (rheumatism), 'Straw Shoe Wind' (erythromelalgia?), hypertension, metritis, 'reddish-white' leukorrhea, gastroenteritis, xerostomia, sore throat, facial edema, systemic edema, edema of the extremities, shoulder pain, and fatigue. Illustrative Combination: Combine 88-01 'Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles' with 77-12 'Lower Three Emperors' to address 'Kidney Depletion' giddiness. Note 1: The points constituting 88-01 'Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles' are located on the Foot Tai4 Yin1 Spleen Channel; the Spleen and Stomach are regarded as the 'Root of Later Heaven'. When an individual is ill and exhibits a good appetite, he/she tends to recover more quickly. With many 'Vacuity' disorders, one may elect to 'Regulate' the Spleen and Stomach first, in which case this Dao3 Ma3 group is ideal. This group should be considered in any case of marked debility because of its profound strengthening effect on the entire body. Note 2: 88-01 'Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles', like 77-02 'Four Flowers Three Needles', has the ability to 'Regulate the Spleen and Stomach', to 'Upbear and Downbear', and to 'Regulate and Supplement the Later Heaven Qi'. Note 3: 88-01 'Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles' and 77-12 'Lower Three Emperors' are alike in that they both 'Supplement', 'Strengthen', and 'Invigorate' the Kidney, 'Bank up' the 'Original Qi', 'Secure' the 'Root' and treat 'Kidney Vacuity' or 'Kidney Depletion' induced disorders such as: 'Kidney Depletion' headache, lumbalgia, and dorsalgia. Note 4: According to Drs. Li and Hu, if one needs to 'Quiet the Fetus' (euphemism for preventing miscarriage), one should not use these three points at the same time - use only one of these points per treatment. If the patient has a history of miscarriage and is not pregnant, one should treat all three points daily for a period of two weeks; the patient should not have any further problems carrying a fetus to full term. Note 5: Formerly, it was prohibited to treat all three of these points simultaneously; this prohibition has obviously been removed. |