Soul points of UB - See Ben Shen article by Annette de Vogel

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Hi ,

 

> What are these? Please tell us more, Orlando! , LAc

 

Maybe they are the 5 Spirit Points? See: " Ben Shen: The Five Psychical-

Emotional Phases, by Annette de Vogel at

http://users.med.auth.gr/~karanik/english/articles/benshen.html

 

A summary of that article is:

 

For problems of the: Shen (Fire Psyche)

Mental " Shu Points " : BL44-Shentang-Spirit Hall

Zang (Organ) Shu Point: BL15-Xinshu-HT Shu

HT Ton Pt to Reinforce Shen HT09-Shaochong

Use to cheer up people with apathy/low spirits

HT Sed Pt to Calm Shen HT07-Shenmen Use to relax

people with insomnia and palpitations

 

For problems of the: Yi (Earth Psyche)

Mental " Shu Points " : BL49-Yishe-Reflection Abode

Zang (Organ) Shu Point: BL20-Pishu-SP Shu

SP Ton Pt to Reinforce Yi SP02-Dadu Use to enhance

intuition and verbal release of what is bothering one

SP Sed Pt to Calm Yi SP05-Shangqiu Use to reduce

worry and obsession

 

For problems of the: Po (Metal Psyche)

Mental " Shu Points " : BL42-Pohu-Soul Door

Zang (Organ) Shu Point: BL13-Feishu-LU Shu

LU Ton Pt to Reinforce Po LU09-Taiyuan Use to stimulate

introversion or introspection; appearances become less important

LU Sed Pt to Calm Po LU05-Chize Use to cheer up

people with, for example sadness due to excess

 

For problems of the: Zhi (Water Psyche)

Mental " Shu Points " : BL52-Zhishi-Will Chamber

Zang (Organ) Shu Point: BL23-Shenshu-KI Shu

KI Ton Pt to Reinforce Zhi KI07-Fuliu Use to bolster

self-confidence in people with, for example, shyness due to deficiency

KI Sed Pt to Calm Zhi KI01-Yongquan Use to calm fear &

strengthen willpower.

 

For problems of the: Hun (Wood Psyche)

Mental " Shu Points " : BL47-Hunmen-Courage Gate

Zang (Organ) Shu Point: BL18-Ganshu-LV Shu

LV Ton Pt to Reinforce Hun LV08-Ququan Use in people

with, for example, guilt feelings due to deficiency

LV Sed Pt to Calm Hun LV02-Xingjian Use in people with

depression, suicidal attempts or no interest in life

 

Best regards,