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Stammering

Chapter 10.2.7 · Fire Element

Description

Chronic stammering is due to Heart Yin deficiency; worsens when anxious or nervous (when Heart Yang increases). H 5 tonifies Yin and sedates Yang.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Common Points

Local: Ren 23, SI 17Symptomatic: Du 20, P 6, Lu 7

Hyperactive Heart Yang

H 5 (Luo), Ren 14 (Mu-front)

Liver Yin deficiency

Liv 3 or Liv 5 (Luo)

Treatment Schedule

2/weekly × 4, then 1/weekly × 4, then 1/fortnightly × 4

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Suggested Prescription

H 9Ren 14UB 15

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Heart.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Heart.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Heart.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.