Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Kidney Sho Pattern
Treatment Points:
KD 7 , LU 5 or LU 8
Possible Secondaries:
Earth Controls Water and Water Controls Fire
Spleen Excess or Deficiency - SP 3
The Heart Meridian is not treated.
5 Element Theory Associations:
Color: Black, Smell: Rotten, Flavor: Salty, Sound: Groaning, Emotion: Fear, Surprise
Common Symptoms
Developmental Issues, Bone Issues
Knee a/or Ankle Pain
Head Hair Issues
Hearing Problems
Excessive Fear
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Kidney Deficiency Cold Pattern
Root Treatment Points:
Technique: #0 or #1 needle, approx. 3-5mm insertion, retain approx. 10 minutes
Yuan Source Points - LU 9 & KD 3 or
Metal Points - LU 8 & KD 7
Common Symptoms:
Blackish color, especially around lips a/or eyes
Easily frightened
Coldness in the lower back
Loss of libido
Loss of urinary force
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
HT Cold - tonify SI 4 & HT 7
SP Cold - tonify ST 42
LU Cold - tonify LU 7
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Kidney Deficiency Heat Pattern
Root Treatment Points:
Technique: #1, #2, or #3 needle, approx. 3-5mm insertion, retain approx. 10 minutes
Water Point - LU 5 & Metal Point - KD 7 w/KD 1 to descend the Qi and Water Point - KD 10
Common Symptoms
Large, reddish/black ears w/red between eyebrows
Balding
Bloating
Edema of the legs
Easily surprised
Nighttime urination
Palpitations
Diarrhea w/o abdominal pain
Excessive sexual activity
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
LV Excess - disperse LV 2 & LV 8
HT Heat - disperse PC 4, tonify KD 2
SP Heat - disperse SP 8 & ST 36
LU Heat - disperse LI 2, LI 4, LU 5 & LU 6
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Lung Sho Pattern
Treatment Points:
LU 9
SP 3
Possible Secondaries:
Fire Controls Metal and Metal Controls Water
LV Excess or Deficiency - LV 3
The Heart Meridian is not treated.
5 Element Theory Associations:
Color: White
Smell: Fishy, Bloody
Flavor: Spicy
Sound: Whining
Emotion: Grief
Common Symptoms:
Counterflow Qi
Frequent Colds
Asthma
Skin Issues
White Complexion
Large Spoon-shaped Nails
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Lung Deficiency Heat Pattern
There are no abdominal patterns for Lung Deficiency Heat as it is an exterior condition.
Pulse:
HT/LV/KD/PC = Floating and Tight
LU/SP = Floating and Excess
Root Treatment Points:
Technique: #0 or #1 needle, approx. 1mm insertion, retain approx. 10 minutes
Metal Points - SP 5 & LU 8 or Yuan Source Point - LU 9
Common Symptoms:
Bloodshot eyes
Red face
Coughing, SOB
Aversion to cold, fever, no sweating
Stiffness and pain in the posterior neck
Rhinitis
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
HT Heat - disperse SI 1 & SI 6
SP Heat - disperse ST 44 & ST 45
KD Heat - disperse UB 63 & UB 66
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Liver Sho Pattern
Treatment Points:
LV 8
KD 10
Possible Secondaries:
Metal Controls Wood and Wood Controls Earth
Lung Excess or Deficiency - LU 9
Spleen Excess or Deficiency - SP 3
5 Element Theory Associations:
Color: Blue, Green
Smell: Woodsy
Flavor: Sour
Sound: Shouting
Emotion: Anger
Common Symptoms:
Blood Stasis Issues
Menstrual Irregularities
Musculature - tight, swollen, other imbalances
Acute low back pain
Right Shoulder
Vision/Eye Problems
Headaches
Anger/Insomnia
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Liver Deficiency Cold Pattern
Root Treatment Points:
Technique: touching, #00 or #0 needle, approx. 1mm insertion, retain approx. 5 minutes
Yuan Source Points - KD 3 & LV 3 or
Luo Connecting Points - KD 4 & LV 5
Common Symptoms:
Small eyes
Sighing
Timidness
Lack of decisiveness
Poor appetite, but can eat
Cold extremities
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
HT Heat - tonify GB 41
SP Cold - tonify SP 1 & ST 42
LU Cold - tonify LV 4 & KD 7
KD Cold - tonify UB 58, UB 59 & UB 65
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Liver Deficiency Heat Pattern
Root Treatment Points:
Technique: #1 needle, approx. 1-3mm insertion, retain approx. 10-15 minutes
Water Points - KD 10 & LV 8 or
if strong empty heat - Wood Points - KD 1 & LV 1
Common Symptoms:
Almond shaped eyes
irritability, easily angered
rancid body odor
cold below and warm above
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
HT Heat - tonify KD 2
SP Heat - tonify SP 1, disperse ST 36 & ST 45
LU Heat - tonify KD 7 & LV 4, disperse LU 6
KD Heat - disperse UB 63 & UB 65
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Spleen Sho Pattern
Treatment Points:
SP 3
PC 7
Possible Secondaries:
Wood Controls Earth and Earth Controls Water
LV Excess or Deficiency - LV 3
KD Deficiency - KD 3
No Kidney Excess Patterns
5 Element Theory Associations:
Color: Yellow
Smell: Pleasant
Flavor: Sweet
Sound: Humming
Emotion: Worry
Common Symptoms:
Digestive Issues
Heart Issues
Left Shoulder
Joint Pain especially with swelling
Lower Body Edema
Overthinking a/or Worrying
Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Spleen Deficiency Cold Pattern
Root Treatment Points:
Technique: #0 or #1 needle, approx. 1mm insertion, retain approx. 10-15 minutes
Yuan Source Points - PC 7 & SP 3 or
Luo Connecting Points - PC 6 & SP 4
Common Symptoms:
Excess saliva in mouth
Pimples or small boils around the mouth
Edema of the legs a/or face
No desire to speak, weak voice
Cold limbs a/or body
Poor appetite
Tends toward loose stools
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
LV Cold - tonify GB 40, TH 4 & TH 6
HT Cold - tonify SI 4
LU Cold - tonify SP 5
KD Cold - tonify TH 4 & KD 3
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Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Spleen Deficiency Heat Pattern
Treatment Points:
Technique: #0 or #1 needle, approx. 1mm insertion, retain approx. 10 minutes
Yuan Source Points - PC 7 & SP 3
Common Symptoms:
Edema in the joints
Yellowing around the mouth
Dry, coated tongue
Manic-depression
Bad breath
Diarrhea w/abdominal pain
Weakness of the extremities
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
LV Heat - disperse GB 36, GB 38, TH 3, TH 5, LV 3, LV 5
HT Heat - disperse SI 6, SI 7
LU Heat - tonify PC 5, SP 5 & LU 10, disperse LU 5 or LU 6
KD Heat - tonify SP 9, disperse UB 40, UB 63 & UB 65
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Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Spleen Deficiency with ST/LI/SI Excess Pattern
There are two related patterns, SP Deficiency with Stomach Excess Heat and SP Deficiency with Yang
Ming Channel Excess Heat. The root treatment is similar but there may be variations with secondary
points.
Treatment Points:
Technique: #1 or #2 needle, approx. 2-3mm insertion, vibrating needle, retain approx. 3-5
minutes
Fire Points - PC 8 & SP 2
Common Symptoms:
Yang Ming Heat
Reddening of the joints
Spontaneous pain that is worse in the afternoon
Arthritis in the knees
Viral warts
Stomach Excess Heat
Abdominal distention w/constipation
Manic depression
Large appetite
Insomnia, snoring
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
ST Heat - disperse ST 45, ST 44, ST 34
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Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Spleen Deficiency Liver Excess Pattern
Treatment Points:
Technique: #1 or #2 needle, approx. 2-3mm insertion, vibrating needle, retain approx. 3-5
minutes
SP Deficiency Points:
Fire Points - PC 8 & SP 2 or
Yuan Source Points - PC 7 & SP 3
LV Excess Heat Points (choose 1 from each channel and both SP points):
GB 38 or GB 36, TH 3 or TH 5, LV 2, LV 3, LV 4 or LV 8, SP 6 and SP 10
Supplementary Points:
UB 25, UB 31, UB 32, UB 33, UB 34
Common Symptoms:
Headache a/or neck stiffness
Cold below and warm above
Constipation
Twitching a/or pain of the muscles
Suppression of anger
Depression effecting libido
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
HT heat: tonify KD 2, disperse GB 41
SP heat: disperse ST 36, ST 37 & ST 39
LU heat: tonify PC 5, SP 3 & LU 10
KD heat: disperse UB 40
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Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
Five Phase - Spleen Deficiency with Heat from LV Excess
Pattern
Treatment Points:
Technique: #1 or #2 needle, approx. 2-3mm insertion, vibrating needle, retain approx. 3-5
minutes
SP Deficiency Points:
Fire Points - PC 8 & SP 2 or
Yuan Source Points - PC 7 & SP 3
LV Excess Heat Points (choose 1 from each channel and both SP points):
GB 38 or GB 36, TH 3 or TH 5, LV 2, LV 3, LV 4 or LV 8, SP 6 and SP 10
Supplementary Points:
LV 14, UB 17, UB 18, UB 19, UB 20, UB 21
Common Symptoms:
Basic SP deficiency with LV Excess Heat and Blood Stasis
Alternating sensations between hot and cold
Loss of appetite, Nausea or vomiting
Fevers during menstruation
Any LV or GB disorders
Related Patterns & Treatment (in lieu of controlling cycle):
HT heat: tonify KD 2, disperse GB 41
SP heat: disperse ST 36, ST 37 & ST 39
LU heat: tonify PC 5, SP 3 & LU 10
KD heat: disperse UB 40
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Five Phase Treatment Protocols and Point Selections
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