Acupuncture for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
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ACUPUNCTURE FOR PMS
Most acupuncturists believe that PMS symptoms such as breast swelling and tenderness, irritability, pain and dysphoria are caused by the failure of the menstrual qi to properly descend. Acupuncturists believe that during the time between ovulation and the onset of menses, the reproductive energy (qi) should smoothly descend carrying away the unfertilized egg and other material needed for conception. Due to constraint of qi or deficiency of qi or blood in the chest or abdomen, this material becomes either stuck or flows erratically leading to PMS symptoms. Acupuncture as well as Chinese herbal medicine can be extremely effective in moving the qi and quickly relieving these symptoms.
A study in the medical journal Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics showed that the success rate of acupuncture in treating PMS symptoms was 77.8% whereas it was 5.9% in the placebo control group. Studies show promising data and postulate that acupuncture affects the menstrual cycle by having a neuroendocrine affect on the body.
PMS usually responds quickly to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Results are often seen within the first month, and improvement continues over successive menstrual cycles. Herbal medicine may also be a part of treatment for PMS.
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CV17 • Shan Zhong • Conception Vessel 17 Chest Center. Front Mu of the Pericardium that connects with Back Shu BL14. Meeting Point on Conception Vessel with Pericardium, Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and Triple Energizer Channels.
Location: On the sternal midline, level with the fourth intercostal space, between the nipples.
Regulates Qi
Lowers Rebellious Lung And Stomach Qi
Strengthens Gathering Qi
Benefits The Breasts
Promotes Lactation
Unbinds The Chest
Invigorates Blood
Facilitates Respiration
LR14 • Qi Men • Liver 14 Cycle Gate. Front Mu Point of the Liver that connects with Back Shu BL18. Meeting Point on the Liver Channel with the Spleen Channel.
Location: On the chest, on the midclavicular line, in the sixth intercostal space, at the level of CV 14.
Spreads Liver Qi
Invigorates Blood
Harmonizes The Liver And Stomach
Regulates Qi
Resolves Masses
SP6 • San Yin Jiao • Spleen 6 Three Yin Intersection. Meeting Point on the Spleen Channel with the Liver and Kidney Channels.
Location: On the medial leg, 3 cun superior to the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia.
Contraindication: Do Not Needle If Pregnancy is known or suspected.
Regulates The Spleen And Stomach
Drains Damp
Regulates The Liver
Regulates Menstruation
Regulates The Lower Burner
Regulates Urination
Calms The Spirit
Invigorates Blood
Activates The Channel
Benefits The Genitals
Alleviates Pain
Tonifies The Kidneys
Induces Labor
LR3 • Tai Chong • Liver 3 Great Surge. Shu Stream Point on the Liver Channel. Yuan Source Point on the Liver Channel.
Location: On the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second metatarsal bones, approximately 2 cun superior to the web margin.
Spreads Liver Qi
Subdues Liver Yang
Nourishes Liver Blood
Clears The Head And Eyes
Regulates Menstruation
Regulates The Lower Burner
Nourishes Liver Yin
Expels Wind
