Chinese Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Parkinson's Disease (PD) - Formulas, Protocols, Diagnoses
Parkinson's Disease (PD) - Basics
Parkinson's Disease is a type of motor system disorder, which is characterized by a decrease in dopamine-producing brain cells. The four main symptoms of PD are tremors in the legs, arms, face and jaw; limb stiffness; reduced movement; and balance and coordination problems. Secondary symptoms include problems swallowing, speaking or chewing; depression; skin and urinary issues; and trouble sleeping. Symptoms appear mild at first, but as they progress, can cause difficulty walking or completing everyday tasks.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Parkinson's Disease.
Parkinson's Disease (PD) - Diagnostic Patterns
The Chinese Medicine treatment of parkinson's disease (pd) generally involves arriving at the appropriate TCM diagnosis or pattern. This pattern within the individual is what treatment is based on not the general condition
The following patterns may represent the underlying contributing factors for the development of parkinson's disease (pd):
Liver Yang Rising
Liver Wind
Liver Yin Deficiency
Kidney Jing Deficiency
Blood Stagnation
Parkinson's Disease (PD) - Questions
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Parkinson's Disease (PD) - Related Acupuncture Points
The following (13)acupuncture points may be useful for parkinson's disease (pd).
A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.
Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone,
All Points
13 Points For Parkinson's Disease (PD)
HT 3
LI10
LI 11
LI 14
LI 17
SI 9
SI 16
ST 33
ST 34
ST 38
ST 42
UB 9
(EX) Xiao Chan Xue
★Shaohai(HT3, 少海) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Heart Meridian of Hand. Shaohai is the He-sea Point of the heart.
Meaning
Shao, young; hai, sea. Shao refers to Hand-Shaoyin Meridian. This is the He-sea Point of the Heart Meridian. The Qi of the meridian circulates to this point, like water flowing into the sea.
Location
At the middle point of the line between the medial end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed. Flex the elbow to locate the point.
Indication
palpitation, cardiac pain, etc.spasm of the arm, ulnar neuritis, pain of the elbow joint and the surrounding soft tissues.
Method
Perpendicular 0.8～1.2 cun.
★LI-10
Shousanli(LI10, 手三里) is an acupuncturepoint in the meridian named Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand.
Location
2 cun below Quchi(LI11), on the Jine connecting Quchi with yangxi(LI5) .
Indication
①Numbness and pain of the hand,motor impairment of the upper extremities, and other diseases of the arms ; ②bellyache, diarrhea; ③toothache, swollen cheek.
Method
Perpendicular insertion 0.8~1.2 cun.
★LI-11
Quchi(LI11, 曲池) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand. Quchi is the He-Sea point of the Large Intestine. It is the main point for antianaphylaxis and antipyresis.
Meaning
Qu, crooked; chi, pond. When the arm is flexed, a depression at the elbow is like a pool and the point is inside it.
Location
When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the midpoint between the lateral end of the transverse cubical crease and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Indication
(1) main point for diseases of the head, face and the five sense organs, often used with Hegu. (2) relieving fever, also often used with Hegu. (3) lowering blood pressure. (4) relieving itching, main point to treat diseases of skin pruritus. (5) main point to treat aches of upper extremities and paralysis.
Method
Perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun.
★LI-14
Binao(LI14, 臂臑) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand.
Location
On the line connecting Quchi(LI11) with Jianyu(LI15), 7 cun above Quchi(LI11), at the end of the deltoid.
Indication
①Crampy pain and paralysis in the shoulder and arm, neck convulsions,and other diseases of arm and shoulder; ②scrofula; ③eye diseases.
★LI-17
Tianding(LI17, 天鼎) is an acupuncturepoint in the meridian named Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand.
Location
Lateral side of the neck, the midpoint of Futu(LI18) and the supraclavicular fossa, at the posterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid.
Indication
①Sudden loss of voice, sore throat, and other diseases of the throat; ②scrofula and goiter.
★SI-9
Jianzhen(SI9,肩贞) is an acupuncturepoint in the meridian named Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of Hand.
Location
On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun above the end of posterior axillary fold.
Indication
①Pain in the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the upper extremity; ②scrofula.
★SI-16
Tianchuang(SI16,天窗) is an acupuncturepoint in the meridian named Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of Hand.
Location
On the lateral aspect of the neck, at the posterior border of sternocleidomastoideus, posterior to Futu(LI18), level with the Adam's apple.
Indication
①Tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, sudden loss of voice, and other sense organs disorder; ②pain and rigidity in the neck and nape.
★ST-33
Yinshi(ST33,阴市) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.
Location
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral margin of patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun above the superio-lateral margin of the patella.
Indication
①Flaccidity and arthralgia in the leg and knee, dyskinesia of the knee joint; ②hernia.
★ST-34
Liangqiu(ST34,梁丘) is an acupuncturepoint in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot. It is the Xi-Cleft point of the stomach.
Meaning
Liang, ridge; qiu, hills. The prominent muscle above the knee looks like a ridge in hills, and there the point is located.
Location
2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella.
Indication
Acute gastric pain, acute mastitis.Swelling and pain of the knee joint, paralysis or weakness of the lower extremities.
Method
Perpendicularly 0.5-1cun.
★ST-38
Tiaokou(ST38,条口) is an acupuncturepoint in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.
Location
Lower leg, 8 cun below the depression in the lateral patella ligament (the midpoint between the popliteal crease and the tip of the medial malleolus), one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Indication
①Pain or paralysis of the lower extremities,spasms, aching of the shoulder and arm; ②abdomen pain.
Method
Perpendicular insertion 1~1.5 cun.
ST-42
Chongyang(ST42,冲阳) is an acupuncturepoint in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot. It is the Yuan-Source Point of the stomach.
Meaning
Chong, important place; yang, Yang of Yin-Yang. The point is where the Chongyang Pulse is located (arteria dorsalis pedis).
Location
Below Jiexi, in the depression between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones and the cuneiform.
Indication
Facial paralysis, toothache, headache, paralysis of the lower limbs, pain in the instep.
Method
Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5cun, avoid the artery.
★UB-9
Yuzhen(BL9,玉枕) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.
Location
1.3 cun lateral to the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior to Fengfu(GV16).
Indication
①Pain in the neck and nape, eye pain; ②nasal obstruction.
★(EX) Xiao Chan Xue
Names
English Name: Stop Tremor Point Pinyin Name: Xiao Chan
Location
1.5 cun distal from HT 3
★ EX) Xiao Chan Xue Clinical Uses
Extra point used for arm tremors of any nature - parkinsons, familiar tremors, emotional tremors,
(EX) Xiao Chan Xue TCM Patterns
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
Liver Wind
(EX) Xiao Chan Xue Conditions Treated
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Tremor
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