Korean Acupuncture (K-Acupuncture) [Part 9] Acupuncture Prescriptions for Soeum Constitution

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Modern Korean Acupuncture (K-Acupuncture) [Part 9] Acupuncture Prescriptions for Soeum Constitution : Suyang & Sueum Types

 

Welcome to the final chapter of our Eight Constitutional Acupuncture series!
Today, we’ll examine the Soeum (少陰人) constitution—known for its delicate, introspective, and cool-natured energy.
Soeum types are divided into:

• Suyang Type (水陽體質 / Water-Yang)
  
  

• Sueum Type (水陰體質 / Water-Yin)
  
  

Both types exhibit strong Kidney (Water) energy and weak Spleen/Stomach (Earth) energy.
The treatment strategy is focused on tonifying the Earth (Spleen/Stomach) and draining excess Water (Kidney).

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1. Suyang Type (水陽體質)

Visceral Strength Hierarchy:

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

Core Imbalance:

• Excessive Kidney energy
  
  

• Weak Spleen function
  
  

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Basic Prescription: Earth-Tonifying Formula (土補方)

Centered around the Fire element, this prescription strengthens weak Spleen Qi and suppresses excess Kidney Water.

✦ Key Acupoints

Tonification (補穴):

• Taibai (SP3): Boosts Spleen function
  
  

• Zusanli (ST36): Enhances digestive energy
  
  

Sedation (瀉穴):

• Fuliu (KI7): Controls excessive Kidney Water
  
  

• Weizhong (BL40): Drains excess from the Bladder channel
  
  

⚠️ Caution:
Do not sedate Fire points (HT, SI channels) to avoid further weakening Earth (Spleen/Stomach) energy.

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Supplementary Prescriptions

• Exocrine Supplement (Metal-Tonifying):

• Taiyuan (LU9), Quchi (LI11): For skin conditions and respiratory issues
  
  

• Endocrine Drainage (Fire-Draining):

• Shenmen (HT7), Shaohai (HT3): For insomnia, headaches, and excess Heart fire
  
  

• Mental Support (Harmonizing):

• Zhongchong (PC9), Quze (PC3): For anxiety, nervous tension
  
  

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Common Symptoms:

• Chronic indigestion
  
  

• Cold limbs and abdomen
  
  

• Hypotension
  
  

• Chronic fatigue
  
  

• Diarrhea
  
  

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2. Sueum Type (水陰體質)

Visceral Strength Hierarchy:

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

Core Imbalance:

• Excess Kidney activity
  
  

• Weak digestive function (Spleen/Stomach)
  
  

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Basic Prescription: Water-Draining Formula (水瀉方)

This treatment suppresses excessive Water and nourishes the weakened Earth organs using Fire-centered Five Phase principles.

✦ Key Acupoints

Tonification (補穴):

• Taibai (SP3), Zusanli (ST36): Strengthen Spleen and Stomach
  
  

Sedation (瀉穴):

• Fuliu (KI7), Weizhong (BL40): Regulate Kidney and Bladder overactivity
  
  

⚠️ Caution:
Avoid sedating Wood points (LR, GB channels), as Wood controls Water and should remain intact.

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Supplementary Prescriptions

• Exocrine Supplement (Wood-Tonifying):

• Ququan (LR8), Dadun (LR1): For weakened Liver function
  
  

• Endocrine Supplement (Fire-Tonifying):

• Shenmen (HT7), Shaohai (HT3): To combat fatigue and symptoms of coldness
  
  

• Mental Drainage (Harmonizing-Sedation):

• Shaofu (HT8), Shenmen (HT7): For insomnia, depressive mood
  
  

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Common Symptoms:

• Frequent urination
  
  

• Nervous exhaustion
  
  

• Edema
  
  

• Cold sensitivity
  
  

• Chronic fatigue
  
  

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⚠️ Important Notice

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 our next episode, we’ll reveal the most fundamental principle behind all acupuncture prescriptions:
The Central Element (中心五行)—the key that unifies diagnostic logic across all constitutions.

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