Korean Acupuncture (K-Acupuncture) [Part 8] Acupuncture Prescriptions for Tae-eum Constitution

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Modern Korean Acupuncture (K-Acupuncture) [Part 8] Acupuncture Prescriptions for Tae-eum Constitution : Mokyang & Mokeum Types

 This is the third installment in our acupuncture prescription series based on the Eight Constitutional Medicine (ECM).
Today, we will explore the Tae-eum (太陰人) constitution—characterized by grounded, persistent energy.

Tae-eum types are divided into:

• Mokyang Type (木陽體質 / Wood-Yang)
  
  

• Mokeum Type (木陰體質 / Wood-Yin)
  
  

Both share a strong Liver (Wood) and weaker Lung (Metal) profile.
Thus, treatment focuses on restraining excessive Liver energy and tonifying deficient Lung energy.

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1. Mokyang Type (木陽體質)

Visceral Strength Hierarchy:

Liver (Wood) > Heart (Fire) > Spleen (Earth) > Kidney (Water) > Lung (Metal)

Core Imbalance:

• Excessive Liver Qi
  
  

• Deficient Lung Qi
  
  

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Basic Prescription: Metal-Tonifying Formula (金補方)

Using a Fire-centered Five Element framework, this formula strengthens weak Lung (Metal) Qi and controls overactive Liver (Wood) Qi.

✦ Key Acupoints

Tonification (補穴):

• Taiyuan (LU9): Strengthens Lung Qi
  
  

• Quchi (LI11): Clears upper-body heat, supports Lung energy
  
  

Sedation (瀉穴):

• Xingjian (LV2): Reduces Liver fire
  
  

• Xiaxi (GB43): Calms excessive Gallbladder activity
  
  

⚠️ Caution:
Avoid sedating Earth points (SP, ST meridians), as Earth supports Wood, potentially exacerbating Liver excess.

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Supplementary Prescriptions

• Exocrine Supplement (Liver-Tonifying):

• Ququan (LR8), Xuanzhong (GB39): For liver-related skin conditions, joint pain
  
  

• Endocrine Support (Spleen-Draining):

• Shangqiu (SP5), Zusanli (ST36): For diabetes, indigestion, abdominal obesity
  
  

• Mental Support (Harmonizing):

• Zhongchong (PC9), Quze (PC3): For insomnia, anxiety, depression
  
  

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Example Symptoms:

• Asthma
  
  

• Obesity
  
  

• Constipation
  
  

• Chronic cough
  
  

• Liver-related disorders
  
  

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2. Mokeum Type (木陰體質)

Visceral Strength Hierarchy:

Liver (Wood) > Kidney (Water) > Heart (Fire) > Spleen (Earth) > Lung (Metal)

Core Imbalance:

• Excessive Liver Qi
  
  

• Weak Lung Qi
  
  

• Susceptibility to dryness or Liver-related heat
  
  

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Basic Prescription: Wood-Draining Formula (木瀉方)

Employing a Fire-centered Five Element strategy, this formula suppresses Liver excess while enhancing weak Lung Qi.

✦ Key Acupoints

Tonification (補穴):

• Taiyuan (LU9), Quchi (LI11): Boost Lung Qi, alleviate upper-body heat
  
  

Sedation (瀉穴):

• Xingjian (LV2), Xiaxi (GB43): Balance excess Liver and Gallbladder activity
  
  

⚠️ Caution:
Do not sedate Fire points (HT, SI meridians), as this may destabilize internal energy in Fire-dominant systems.

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Supplementary Prescriptions

• Exocrine Supplement (Kidney-Tonifying):

• Taixi (KI3), Weizhong (BL40): For dry skin, edema related to Kidney weakness
  
  

• Endocrine Drainage (Bladder-Draining):

• Yingu (KI10), Weizhong (BL40): For overactive bladder and urinary issues
  
  

• Mental Support (Harmonizing):

• Zhongchong (PC9), Quze (PC3): Alleviates anxiety, emotional tension, sleep issues
  
  

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Example Symptoms:

• Fatty liver
  
  

• Hepatitis
  
  

• Dry skin
  
  

• Chronic respiratory issues
  
  

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⚠️ Important Note

This content is provided as a reference to understand the principles of Eight Constitutional acupuncture. Improper use of acupoints or inappropriate stimulation may be harmful to health.

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Coming Next:

In the final installment, we’ll cover Soeum (少陰人) Constitution—known for its delicate, cold energy—and review prescriptions for both Suyang (Water-Yang) and Sueum (Water-Yin) types.

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