Large Intestine

Question 1

Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
Heat in the Large Intestine

Answer 1

Damp-Heat—Even or reduction
Heat—Even or reduction with Bl 25, Tonification with Ren 12

Bl 25: Large Intestine Back Shu Point
Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the spine between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae.
Remove obstructions from the Channel (Bladder channel - low back). Regulate
Qi of Large Intestine and alleviate pain.

Ren 12- Middle of the Epigastrium Front Mu Pt of St, Hui Pt for Yang
Organs, Front Mu Pt for middle jiao, Meeting Pt of Ren Mai, SI, TB and St.
Location: 4 cun above the centre of the umbilicus.
Tonifying actions: Tonify the Stomach and Spleen. Resolve Damp (by tonifying the functions of transformation and transportation). Strengthen and calm the Spirit (worry, anxiety etc.).
Dispersing actions: Regulate Stomach Qi and subdue rebellious Stomach Qi. Resolve Damp.

Question 2

Cold Invading the Large Intestine

Answer 2

Expel Cold from the Large Intestine. Warm the Lower Burner.
Even or reduction, can use Moxa

St 36
St 36- Leg 3 Miles
Earth Pt., Horary Pt, He-Sea Pt., Pt. of Sea of Food
Location: Below the knee, 3 cun below ST 35 Dubi, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Regulate the intestines. Harmonise the Stomach. Expel Wind, Damp and Cold.
Resolve oedema. Remove obstructions from the Channel.

Liv 3

Question 3

Large Intestine Dry
Collapse of the Large Intestine

Answer 3

Promote fluids in the Large Intestine
Tonify Stomach and Spleen. Raise Qi.
Tonification
Moxa (with collapse of Li)

Bl 25: Large Intestine Back Shu Point
Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the spine between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae.
Remove obstructions from the Channel (Bladder channel - low back). Regulate
Qi of Large Intestine and alleviate pain.

St 36- Leg 3 Miles
Earth Pt., Horary Pt, He-Sea Pt., Pt. of Sea of Food
Location: Below the knee, 3 cun below ST 35 Dubi, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Strengthen the Stomach and Spleen (and thus clear Damp). Tonify Qi and Blood.
Nourish Stomach Yin. Support and harmonise Ying and Wei Qi.