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Acupoint Prescription for Jaundice

Acupoint Prescription for Jaundice: SI3 and PC8
黃疸(濕熱薰蒸)配穴解析:後溪、勞宮
Clinical Focus|臨床重點: This classic duo targets Jaundice by combining SI3, the Master Point of the Du Mai, with PC8, a powerful point for clearing internal Heat. Together, they promote the resolution of Damp-Heat and restore the normal flow of bile.
此經典配穴組合針對黃疸,結合了督脈的八脈交會穴(後溪)與清泄內熱的要穴(勞宮),共同促進濕熱的消散,恢復膽汁的正常疏泄。
Overview: Clearing Heat and Resolving Dampness (清熱利濕)

In TCM, Jaundice (黃疸) is primarily caused by **Damp-Heat** accumulating in the Liver and Gallbladder, leading to the overflow of bile. The therapeutic approach involves clearing the pathogenic heat and unblocking the channels to allow the “dampness” to be expelled.

中醫認為「黃疸」主因是**濕熱**蘊結於肝膽,導致膽汁外溢。治療方法涉及清除病理性熱邪並疏通經絡,使「濕氣」得以排出。

Mechanism Analysis by Functional Group
依功能分組的機制解析
I. Regulating the Governing Vessel and Clearing Heat
I. 調理督脈與清熱解表
  • **Houxi (SI3):** Known as **The Master Point of the Du Mai** (督脈的八脈交會穴 / 通督脈之穴). By connecting to the Du Mai, it regulates the Yang Qi of the entire body. In jaundice treatment, it helps clear Heat from the Taiyang channel and unblocks the channels to facilitate the removal of dampness.
    **後溪(SI3):** 作為**督脈的八脈交會穴**,它能調節全身陽氣。在治療黃疸時,有助於清除太陽經熱邪並疏通經絡,促進濕氣排出。
II. Clearing Fire from the Pericardium and Blood
II. 清瀉心包之火與涼血
  • **Laogong (PC8):** The Ying-spring point of the Pericardium channel. It is primarily used to **clear Heart fire and purge internal Heat** (清心火,泄內熱). This is essential in Yang Jaundice where high heat contributes to the yellowing and systemic distress.
    **勞宮(PC8):** 心包經滎穴。主要用於**清心火、泄內熱**。這在「陽黃」病症中至關重要,因為高熱會導致皮膚發黃及全身性症狀。
Clinical Conclusion

The synergy between Houxi (SI3) and Laogong (PC8) focuses on **draining heat from both the exterior/meridian level and the interior/organ level**. By activating the Du Mai via SI3 and purging fire via PC8, this prescription offers a potent approach to reducing the clinical manifestations of jaundice.

後溪與勞宮的協同作用著重於**從表經與內臟兩個層次導出熱邪**。透過後溪激活督脈並透過勞宮清泄內火,此配方為減輕黃疸的臨床表現提供了一種強力的方法。

🔽 References|參考文獻(折疊) Click to expand|點擊展開
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