Acupuncture Source Points
Spleen
SP3
Ailments from grief, anger, disappointment. Strong sense of inner duty and self reproach.
What is Ignatia?
This common chronic inflammatory airway disease is characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness and reversible airflow obstruction.
What is asthma?
This test evaluates ACL integrity by checking anterior translation of the tibia
What is the Anterior Drawer test?
This purple flowering herb is commonly used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders
What is Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)?
Liver
LR3
Great vulnerability, fear of rejection, desire for solitude, ailments from old traumas/grievances
What is Nat mur?
This condition is characterized by chronic airflow limitation and is commonly associated with smoking.
What is COPD?
This provocative test for median nerve compression involves holding the wrists in full flexion for 60 seconds
What is Phalen's test?
This yellow-flowering herb is used to treat depression and is known for its photosensitizing effects
What is St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)?
Lung
LU9
Ailments from Suppressed Emotions, Humiliation, Low Self-esteem, worse with TOUCH and COLD drinks
What is Staphysagria?
This sleep disorder is characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
This test for shoulder impingement involves forward flexion of the arm with internal rotation
What is the Neer test?
This herb contains salicin and is traditionally used as a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory
What is White Willow Bark (Salix alba)?
Gallbladder
GB40
What is Stramonium?
This condition involves diffuse alveolar hemorrhage and is associated with anti-GBM antibodies.
What is Goodpasture's Syndrome?
This test for meniscal tears involves flexion, external rotation, and valgus stress
What is McMurray's test?
This herb is used in treating liver disorders and contains silymarin as its active compound
What is Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)?
Stomach
ST42
WEAKNESS on all levels; Worse with EMOTIONS, facing a challenge, anticipating an event, SHOCK
What is Gelsemium?
This interstitial lung disease is characterized by usual interstitial pneumonia pattern on imaging
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
This test checks for thoracic outlet syndrome by elevating the arms
What is Roos test?
This root is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for immune support and contains ginsenosides
What is Panax Ginseng?