Diagnostics
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Abdominal Pain Blood Stagnation
Symptoms
stabbing fixed abdominal pain, worse with pressure, purplish lips, dark rings around eyes, purplish vessels under tongue, female: irregular menses T: purple, stasis spots P: choppy, wiry
[41]
Tongue
purple, stasis spots
Pulse
choppy, wiry
Treatment
Invigorate (Move) Blood, Stop Pain
Acupunct
SP8, ST29, Zi Gong, SP10, LI4, LV3, UB17 [41]
Herbs
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Dang Gui-9, Yan Hu Suo-9, Mo Yao-6, Chi Shao-9, Chuan Xiong-9, Rou Gui-6, Pu Huang-9, Wu Ling Zhi-9, Xiao Hui Xiang-6, Pao Jiang-6) [41]
Biomed
epigastric pain, acute appendicitis, dysentery, acute/chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, neurosis [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1)Attack of Evil Qi (Cold) → Middle Jiao Injury. 2)Yang Deficiency (Spleen) → Impaired T&T. 3)Excess Consumption of Cold and Uncooked Food → Dysfunction of Digestion. 4)Emotion → Liver Qi Attack. 5)Other (Parasites) → Abdominal Pain
[41]
Abdominal Pain Cold Deficiency
Symptoms
chronic dull abdominal pain, likes warmth, pain before eating or when hungry, pain improved with eating, fatigue, SOB, cold extremities, poor appetite, loose stool T: pale, TWC P: thin, deep, weak
[41]
Tongue
pale, thin white coat
Pulse
thin, deep, weak
Treatment
Warm Interior, Benefit Spleen & Stomach, Stop Pain
Acupunct
Ren12, Ren6, Ren4, ST36, SP4, PC6 [41]
Herbs
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Gui Zhi-9, Zhi Gan Cao-6, Bai Shao-9, Yi Tang-6, Sheng Jiang-3) [41]
Biomed
epigastric pain, acute appendicitis, dysentery, acute/chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, neurosis [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1)Attack of Evil Qi (Cold) → Middle Jiao Injury. 2)Yang Deficiency (Spleen) → Impaired T&T. 3)Excess Consumption of Cold and Uncooked Food → Dysfunction of Digestion. 4)Emotion → Liver Qi Attack. 5)Other (Parasites) → Abdominal Pain
[41]
Abdominal Pain Cold Excess
Symptoms
acute abdominal pain, better with warm and pressure, chilled, cold extremities, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, no thirst, clear urine T: white coat P: tight, wiry
[41]
Tongue
white coat
Pulse
tight, wiry
Treatment
Warm Interior, Dispel Cold, Support Yang, Stop Pain
Acupunct
Moxa-Ren4/6/12, SJ5, SP4, PC6, ST34 [41]
Herbs
Si Ni Tang (Fu Zi-9, Gan Jiang-9, Zhi Gan Cao-6) [41]
Biomed
epigastric pain, acute appendicitis, dysentery, acute/chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, neurosis [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1)Attack of Evil Qi (Cold) → Middle Jiao Injury. 2)Yang Deficiency (Spleen) → Impaired T&T. 3)Excess Consumption of Cold and Uncooked Food → Dysfunction of Digestion. 4)Emotion → Liver Qi Attack. 5)Other (Parasites) → Abdominal Pain
[41]
Abdominal Pain Food Stagnation
Symptoms
abdominal pain, distention, worse with pressure and after eating, sour foul belching, vomiting with undigested food, acid reflux, constipation, foul smelling diarrhea T: thick greasy coat P: slippery, strong
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Tongue
thick greasy coat
Pulse
slippery, strong
Treatment
Relieve Food Stagnation, Stop Pain
Acupunct
Ren12, LI10, ST40, ST44, ST25[41]
Herbs
Bao He Wan (Shan Zha-9, Lai Fu Zi-6, Shen Qu-9, Lian Qiao-9, Chen Pi-6, Ban Xia-12, Fu Ling-12)[41]
Biomed
epigastric pain, acute appendicitis, dysentery, acute/chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, neurosis [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1)Attack of Evil Qi (Cold) → Middle Jiao Injury. 2)Yang Deficiency (Spleen) → Impaired T&T. 3)Excess Consumption of Cold and Uncooked Food → Dysfunction of Digestion. 4)Emotion → Liver Qi Attack. 5)Other (Parasites) → Abdominal Pain
[41]
Abdominal Pain Liver Qi Stagnation
Symptoms
abdominal pain related to emotions, belching, hypochondriac pain, chest pain, cold fingers and toes, depression, anxiety, irritability T: red edges P: wiry
[41]
Tongue
red edges
Pulse
wiry
Treatment
Regulate Liver Qi, Smooth Liver, Stop Pain
Acupunct
LV3, PC6, SJ6, LV14, GB34 [41]
Herbs
Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Chai Hu-9, Chuan Xiong-9, Bai Shao-9, Chen Pi-6, Zhi Shi-9, Gan Cao-6, Xiang Fu-6) → this formula helps with IBS [41]
Biomed
epigastric pain, acute appendicitis, dysentery, acute/chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, neurosis [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1)Attack of Evil Qi (Cold) → Middle Jiao Injury. 2)Yang Deficiency (Spleen) → Impaired T&T. 3)Excess Consumption of Cold and Uncooked Food → Dysfunction of Digestion. 4)Emotion → Liver Qi Attack. 5)Other (Parasites) → Abdominal Pain
[41]
Abdominal Pain Worm Accumulation
Symptoms
intermittent abdominal pain, usually around the umbilicus, abdominal distention, hunger or appetite loss, itchy anus/nose, grinds teeth at night, dark rings under eyes, scaly white spots on face, worms or worm eggs in stool T: pale with many red spots P: weak, wiry
[41]
Tongue
pale with many red spots
Pulse
weak, wiry
Treatment
Dispel Worms, Stop Pain
Acupunct
Ren 12, ST25, ST40, UB21, SP15, UB20, Bai Chong Wo [41]
Herbs
Wu Mei Wan (Wu Mei-24, Huang Lian-9, Zhi Fu Zi-6, Xi Xin-3, Huang Bai-9, Gan Jiang-6, Gui Zhi-6, Dang Gui-9, Ren Shen-9, Chuan Jiao-3)[41]
Biomed
epigastric pain, acute appendicitis, dysentery, acute/chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, neurosis [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1)Attack of Evil Qi (Cold) → Middle Jiao Injury. 2)Yang Deficiency (Spleen) → Impaired T&T. 3)Excess Consumption of Cold and Uncooked Food → Dysfunction of Digestion. 4)Emotion → Liver Qi Attack. 5)Other (Parasites) → Abdominal Pain
[41]
Abdominal Pain Yang Ming Heat
Symptoms
abdominal pain, fullness and distention, worse with pressure (firm palpation), fever, dry mouth, thirst, restlessness, constipation T: red, yellow sticky coat P: strong, slippery, rapid
[41]
Tongue
red, yellow sticky coat
Pulse
strong, slippery, rapid
Treatment
Clear Stomach Heat, Move Bowel, Stop Pain
Acupunct
LI11, ST44, ST25, UB25, ST37 [41]
Herbs
Da Cheng Qi Tang (Da Huang-9, Hou Po-6, Mang Xiao-6, Zhi Shi-9) [41]
Biomed
epigastric pain, acute appendicitis, dysentery, acute/chronic gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, neurosis [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1)Attack of Evil Qi (Cold) → Middle Jiao Injury. 2)Yang Deficiency (Spleen) → Impaired T&T. 3)Excess Consumption of Cold and Uncooked Food → Dysfunction of Digestion. 4)Emotion → Liver Qi Attack. 5)Other (Parasites) → Abdominal Pain
[41]
Acne Blood Stasis Phlegm Stagnation
Symptoms
repeated persistent eruptions on the cheeks and lower jaw, gradually enlarging to 3-5mm or larger, unevenly protruding, purplish red lumps that feel soft on palpation with pus and blood, or sticky yellow matter expelled with pressure, scars form after rupture T: pale red, greasy coat P: soggy, slippery
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Tongue
pale red, greasy coat
Pulse
soggy, slippery
Treatment
Promote Blood Circulation, Remove Phlegm to Soften Lumps
Acupunct
SP10, LI4, ST40, UB20, ST6 [41]
Herbs
Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Hai Zao-9, Zhe Bei Mu-9, Chen Pi-6, Qing Pi-6, Kun Bu-9, Ban Xai-12, Lian Qiao-9, Chuan Xiong-9, Xia Ku Cao-6, Long Gu-12, Mu Li-12, Dang Gui Wei-9)[41]
Biomed
acne is a disorder of the hair follicle sebaceous glands. It is most common during adolescence and occurs mostly on the face, chest, and back [41]
Etiology
TCM Etiology: 1) Heat in the Blood and Lung Channel - affects the face. 2)Heat Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach - due to uncontrolled diet and eating too much spicy, heavy, fatty foods. 3)Blood heat moves to the exterior and congests the vessels - common during adolescence when the body is growing rapidly.
4)Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the channels and network vessels - due to emotional disturbances (stress, depression, worry)
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Acne Lung Heat
Symptoms
Lesions are distributed over the cheeks and forehead, around the nose, manifesting as discrete pinpoint to 2mm red or pale red papules. Severe cases may involve lesions on the chest and back, blackheads may be seen on some lesions, greasy or thick yellow discharge, skin appears oil and shiny, dry mouth and nose T: red, thin yellow coat P: floating, rapid
[41]
Tongue
red, thin yellow coat
Pulse
floating, rapid
Treatment
Clear Lung Heat
Acupunct
LI4, LU7, Du14, LI11, SJ6 [41]
Herbs
Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin (Pi Pa Ye-9, Zhi Zi-9, Lian Qiao-9, Jin Yin Hua-9, Chi Shao-9, Sang Bai Pi-9, Huang Qin-6, Dong Gua Pi-9, Dan Pi-6, Hong Hua-9, Ling Xiao Hua-6, Dong Gua Ren-9)
[41]
Biomed
acne is a disorder of the hair follicle sebaceous glands. It is most common during adolescence and occurs mostly on the face, chest, and back [41]
Etiology
TCM Etiology: 1) Heat in the Blood and Lung Channel - affects the face. 2)Heat Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach - due to uncontrolled diet and eating too much spicy, heavy, fatty foods. 3)Blood heat moves to the exterior and congests the vessels - common during adolescence when the body is growing rapidly.
4)Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the channels and network vessels - due to emotional disturbances (stress, depression, worry)
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Acne Qi Blood Stagnation
Symptoms
presents as red or dark red eruptions on the face for several years. In women eruptions are usually aggravated during menstruation and are alleviated after periods. Accompanying symptoms and signs from stress and disharmony between Ren and Chong - irregular menstruation, menstrual clots, abdominal pain T: dark red, stasis marks P: deep, thin, choppy
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Tongue
dark red, stasis marks
Pulse
deep, thin, choppy
Treatment
Move Qi, Regulate Blood, Relieve Toxicity, Dispel Lumps
Acupunct
LI4, LV3, LI11, SP10, Du12, SP8, ST29[41]
Herbs
Liang Xue Qing Fei Yin (Sheng Di -12, Huang Qin-9, Dan Pi-6, Bai Hua She She Cao-9, Zi Hua Di Ding-9, Jin Yin Hua-15, Yin Chen Hao-15, Yi Mu Cao-12, Zhe Bei Mu-12, Pi Pa Ye-6, Chi Shao-9, Tao Ren-9, Lian Qiao-9, Zhi Mu-12). Fu Fang Zhen Zhu An Chuang Pian (Zhen Zhu Mu-18, Jin Yin Hua-9, Pu Gong Yin-9, Tian Kui Zi-9, Ling Xiao Hua-9, Lian Qiao-9, Chi Shao-12, Dan Shen-12)
[41]
Biomed
acne is a disorder of the hair follicle sebaceous glands. It is most common during adolescence and occurs mostly on the face, chest, and back [41]
Etiology
TCM Etiology: 1) Heat in the Blood and Lung Channel - affects the face. 2)Heat Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach - due to uncontrolled diet and eating too much spicy, heavy, fatty foods. 3)Blood heat moves to the exterior and congests the vessels - common during adolescence when the body is growing rapidly.
4)Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the channels and network vessels - due to emotional disturbances (stress, depression, worry)
[41]
Acne Stomach Heat
Symptoms
overeating spicy, fatty, fried foods. Lesions are mainly distributed around mouth, foul breath, aversion to heat, thirst with desire for cold drinks, constipation, dark yellow urine T: red, thick yellow coat P: slippery, rapid
[41]
Tongue
red, thick yellow coat
Pulse
slippery, rapid
Treatment
Clear Heat from the YangMing
Acupunct
ST44, LI11, LI4, ST25, SJ6 [41]
Herbs
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (Zhi Dan Huang-12, Zhi Gan Cao-6, Mang Xiao-12) [41]
Biomed
acne is a disorder of the hair follicle sebaceous glands. It is most common during adolescence and occurs mostly on the face, chest, and back [41]
Etiology
TCM Etiology: 1) Heat in the Blood and Lung Channel - affects the face. 2)Heat Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach - due to uncontrolled diet and eating too much spicy, heavy, fatty foods. 3)Blood heat moves to the exterior and congests the vessels - common during adolescence when the body is growing rapidly.
4)Stagnation of Qi and Blood in the channels and network vessels - due to emotional disturbances (stress, depression, worry)
[41]
Acute Appendicitis – Stage 1
Symptoms
acute intermittent lower abdominal pain, moving abdominal pain from upper → ST25 → lower right side, severe pain, worse with pressure, abdominal muscle spasm, tenderness, belching, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and chills with constipation T: thin yellow coat P: wiry or tight [41]
Tongue
thin yellow coat
Pulse
wiry, tight
Treatment
Move Qi & Blood, Clear, Heat, Open the Bowels
Acupunct
Lan Wei Xue, ST25, ST37, SP4, PC6, LI11, LI4, SP8 [41]
Herbs
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang (Da Huang-12, Tao Ren-12, Mang Xiao-9, Dong Gu Ren-18, Mu Dan Pi-9)
Bie Jia 6g
Gui Ban 9g
Ji Zi Huang (egg)
Zhi Gan Cao 6g
Wu Wei Zi 6g [41]
Biomed
Acute or chronic appendicitis
[41]
Etiology
TCM Etiology: 1. Diet: stasis of food matter from improper diet and eating habits 2. Emotions: stress 3. External pathogenic invasion 4. Physical exercise directly after eating 4. These will result in intestinal dysfunction, stagnation of Qi, blood stasis, accumulation of heat and damp [41]
Acute Appendicitis – Stage 2
Symptoms
severe and increased abdominal pain with tenderness, patient may lie in fetal position, high fever, sweat, thirst, headache, chest and abdominal fullness and distention, constipation, nausea, vomiting T: red, yellow greasy coat P: wiry, slippery, rapid [41] Severe infection.
Tongue
red, yellow greasy coat
Pulse
wiry, slippery, rapid
Treatment
Clear Heat, Open the Bowels, Reduce Toxin
Acupunct
Lan Wei Xue, ST25, ST37, ST44, LI11 [41]
Herbs
Lan Wei Qing Hua Tang (Jin Yin Hua-12, Pu Gong Ying-9, Tao Ren-12, Mu Dan Pi-9, Zhi Da Huang-9, Gan Cao-6, Chuan Lian Zi-9, Chi Shao-9)[41] • This formula is more focused on removing toxic heat/infection. Zhi Da Huang is process with honey and moves the bowels more slowly.
Biomed
Acute or chronic appendicitis
[41]
Etiology
TCM Etiology: 1. Diet: stasis of food matter from improper diet and eating habits 2. Emotions: stress 3. External pathogenic invasion 4. Physical exercise directly after eating 4. These will result in intestinal dysfunction, stagnation of Qi, blood stasis, accumulation of heat and damp [41]
Acute Appendicitis – Stage 3
Symptoms
Severe local pain, very hard and distended abdomen with rigidity and guarding (cannot be touched), constipation, concentrated urine, thirst, dry mouth lips and throat, red face and eyes, headache, nausea, vomiting, high fever, shock/coma T: deep red, dry yellow coat P: flooding, rapid [41]
Tongue
deep red, dry yellow coat
Pulse
flooding, rapid
Treatment
Clear Toxic-Heat, Invigorate Blood, Resolve Abscess
Acupunct
Shi Xuan, Du26, Du14, Jing Well Points, UB40, LI11, ST44 [41]
Herbs
Lan Wei Jie Du Tang (Hong Teng-21, Bai Jiang Cao-21, Jin Yin Hua-18, Tao Ren-9, Pu Gong Yin-18, Chi Shao-15, Da Huang-6, Chuan Lian Zi-9, Dong Gua Ren-15, Mu Xiang-6, Huang Qin-9)[41] • Expel the pus, greater at reducing the toxin. Hong Teng cools Blood Heat and controls the pain. Bai Jiang Cao for toxic heat.
Biomed
Acute or chronic appendicitis
[41]
Etiology
TCM Etiology: 1. Diet: stasis of food matter from improper diet and eating habits 2. Emotions: stress 3. External pathogenic invasion 4. Physical exercise directly after eating 4. These will result in intestinal dysfunction, stagnation of Qi, blood stasis, accumulation of heat and damp [41]
Anger
Symptoms
Red face and eyes, emotional depression, easily angered, dizziness, headache, chest oppression and frequent sighing, distension and pain in the hypochondria and breast area, and plum-pit syndrome. In severe cases, vomiting or cough with blood, or sudden fainting can be seen. Wiry pulse [Qiao]
Pulse
wiry
Asthma Kidney Yang Deficiency
Symptoms
SOB upon exertion, low back soreness, frequent urination, easy sweats, aversion to cold, cold body, pale face T: enlarged, teethmarks, TWC P: deep
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Tongue
enlarged, teethmarks, thin white coat
Pulse
deep
Treatment
Tonify Kidney Yang, Grasp Lung Qi
Acupunct
Ren4, UB23, GB39, Du4, KD3, UB13, Ren17
Herbs
Jin Gui Sheng Qi Wan (Shu Di Huang-12, Shan Yao-12, Shan Zhu Yu-12, Fu Ling-12, Mu Dan Pi-6, Zi Xie-12, Rou Gui-9, Fu Zi-9)[41]
Biomed
Allergies, abnormal weather, emotional changes, seafood, illness, excess exercise (KD deficiency), drugs. Clinical signs: wheezing, mucus, cough, chest fullness. [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1) Evil Qi - pollution, weather changes 2) Wei Qi Def, Zhong Qi Def, Lung Qi Def. 3) Diet - seafood allergies.
[41]
Asthma Liver Qi Stagnation
Symptoms
Wheezing combined with acute emotions, sudden onset, chest and hypochondriac pain, plum-pit qi, insomnia, palpitations T: purple, TWC P: wiry
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Tongue
purple, thin white coat
Pulse
wiry
Treatment
Smooth Liver Qi, Stop Wheezing
Acupunct
LV3, Ren17, LV14, SP4, PC6
Herbs
Wu Mo Yin Zi (Wu Yao-9, Mu Xiang-6, Zhi Shi-9, Chen Xiang-6, Bing Lang-9)
[41]
Biomed
Allergies, abnormal weather, emotional changes, seafood, illness, excess exercise (KD def), drugs[. Clinical signs: wheezing, mucus, cough, chest fullness41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1) Evil Qi - pollution, weather changes 2) Wei Qi Def, Zhong Qi Def, Lung Qi Def. 3) Diet - seafood allergies.
[41]
Asthma Lung Qi Deficiency
Symptoms
Intermittent wheezing, chronic asthma, sweats easily, catches colds easily, cough with white mucus, low voice, sneezing, runny nose, pale face T: pale, teethmarks, white moist coat
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Tongue
pale, teethmarks, white moist coat
Pulse
soft, weak
Treatment
Tonify Lung Qi, Protect Wei Qi
Acupunct
LU9, ST36, SP3, UB13, Ren6
Herbs
Yu Ping Feng San +/- (Huang Qi-15, Bai Zhu-12, Fang Feng-9, Su Zi-9, Lai Fu Zi-9, Bai Jie Zi-9)
[41]
Biomed
Allergies, abnormal weather, emotional changes, seafood, illness, excess exercise (KD deficiency), drugs. Clinical signs: wheezing, mucus, cough, chest fullness. [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1) Evil Qi - pollution, weather changes 2) Wei Qi Def, Zhong Qi Def, Lung Qi Def. 3) Diet - seafood allergies.
[41]
Asthma Phlegm Heat
Symptoms
Wheezing, chest fullness and tightness, sticky yellow mucus, bitter taste, dry mouth, red face, fever, nausea, poor appetite, sore throat, mild sweating, constipation T: red, yellow sticky coat P: rapid, slippery. Phlegm-Heat originates in the middle jiao, so there will be digestive symptoms (compared to Wind Internal Heat, which enters the Lungs from exterior and does not have explicit middle jiao component)
[41]
Tongue
red, yellow sticky coat
Pulse
slippery, rapid
Treatment
Clear Heat, Dispel Lung Qi, Transform Phlegm, Stop Wheezing
Acupunct
Ding Chuan, Ren17, ST40, ST44, UB13
Herbs
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang +/- (Zhi Ma Huang-9, Xing Ren-12, Shi Gao-30, Gan Cao-6, Dong Gua Ren-12, Yi Yi Ren-12)
[41]
Biomed
Allergies, abnormal weather, emotional changes, seafood, illness, excess exercise (KD def), drugs[. Clinical signs: wheezing, mucus, cough, chest fullness41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1) Evil Qi - pollution, weather changes 2) Wei Qi Def, Zhong Qi Def, Lung Qi Def. 3) Diet - seafood allergies.
[41]
Asthma Spleen Qi Deficiency
Symptoms
Wheezing that comes and goes, fatigue, poor digestion, low voice, loose stool, diarrhea T: pale, teethmarks, white greasy coat P: thin, weak
[41]
Tongue
pale, teethmarks, white greasy coat
Pulse
thin, weak
Treatment
Tonify Spleen Qi, Transform Phlegm
Acupunct
ST36, SP6, Ren12, SP4/PC6, Ren17
Herbs
Liu Jun Zi Tang +/- (Ren Shen-9, Bai Zhu-9, Fu Ling-12, Ban Xia-12, Chen Pi-6, Gan Cao-6, Zi Su Zi-9, Cang Zhu-9)
[41]
Biomed
Allergies, abnormal weather, emotional changes, seafood, illness, excess exercise (KD deficiency), drugs. Clinical signs: wheezing, mucus, cough, chest fullness. [41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1) Evil Qi - pollution, weather changes 2) Wei Qi Def, Zhong Qi Def, Lung Qi Def. 3) Diet - seafood allergies.
[41]
Asthma Wind Cold Phlegm Fluids
Symptoms
wheezing, chills > fever, onset with seasonal and weather changes, chest fullness, excess watery mucus, thirsty but prefers hot drinks, cough T: pale, thin white moist coat
P: floating, tight, slippery
[41]
Tongue
pale, thin, white moist coat
Pulse
floating, tight, slippery
Treatment
Dispel Cold, Warm Lungs, Transform Phlegm, Stop Wheezing
Acupunct
LI4, UB12, LU9, UB13, Du14, PC6 [41]
Herbs
Xiao Qing Long Tang (Ma Huang-9, Ban Xia-12, Zhi Gan Cao-6, Gui Zhi-9, Xi Xin-3, Wu Wei Zi-9, Gan Jiang-3) OR Da Qing Long Tang
[41]
Biomed
Allergies, abnormal weather, emotional changes, seafood, illness, excess exercise (KD def), drugs[. Clinical signs: wheezing, mucus, cough, chest fullness41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1) Evil Qi - pollution, weather changes 2) Wei Qi Def, Zhong Qi Def, Lung Qi Def. 3) Diet - seafood allergies.
[41]
Asthma Wind with Internal Heat
Symptoms
fever, acute wheezing, nasal obstruction, chest pain, irritable, restless, mild sweating, red face, bitter taste, thirst, preference for cold water, yellow sticky mucus T: red, yellow sticky coat P: slippery, rapid
[41]
Tongue
red, yellow sticky coat
Pulse
slippery, rapid
Treatment
Expel Wind, Clear Internal Heat, Transform Phlegm, Stop Wheezing
Acupunct
Ding Chuan, ST40, LU5, Ren22, UB13[41]
Herbs
Ding Chuan Tang (Zhi Ma Huang-9, Bai Guo-12, Kuan Dong Hua-9, Su Zi-9, Ban Xia-9, Sang Bai Pi-9, Xing Ren-9, Huang Qin-9, Jie Geng-6)
[41]
Biomed
Allergies, abnormal weather, emotional changes, seafood, illness, excess exercise (KD def), drugs[. Clinical signs: wheezing, mucus, cough, chest fullness41]
Etiology
Etiology: 1) Evil Qi - pollution, weather changes 2) Wei Qi Def, Zhong Qi Def, Lung Qi Def. 3) Diet - seafood allergies.
[41]
Atrophy Damp Heat
Symptoms
limb heaviness/weakness/flaccidity, fever, chest opression, dark scanty urine (burning), numbness, swollen limbs [41]
Tongue
greasy yellow coat
Pulse
soft, rapid
Treatment
clear damp heat
Acupunct
GB34, SP9, UB20, ST40, Ren3 [41]
Herbs
Jia Wei Er Miao San
"two marvel powder":
Huang Bai
Cang Zhu
Bi Xie
Fang Ji
Niu Xi
Gui Ban
Gan Cao
Shi Gao
Hua Mao Ren
Ren Shen [41]
Biomed
Western: viral-induced paralysis including acute myelitis, progressive myatrophy, maysthenia gravis, periodic paralysis, hysterical paralysis, multiple neuritis, traumatic paraplegia, sequele of poliomyelitis. TCM: Wei Zheng paralysis points: yang ming meridians selected to treat paralysis of the limbs to promote Qi and Blood circulation to nourish tendons and bones [41]
Atrophy Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Symptoms
Chronic case of muscular weakness, can't stand for long, low back & knee soreness/weakness, dry throat, dizziness, tinnitus
males: seminal emission
females: irregular menses
Tongue
red, peeled coat [41]
Pulse
thready, rapid [41]
Treatment
Nourish Liver/Kidey yin & blood clear deficient heat [41]
Acupunct
KI3, UB18, UB23, LI11, LV2, GB39 [41]
Herbs
Hu Qian Wan
"hidden tiger pill"
specific formula for atrophy disorder (enriches yin, descends fire, strenghtens bones)
Shu Di Huang
Bai Shao
Gui Ban
Hu Gu
Gan Jiang
Zhi Mu
Chen Pi
Huang Bai
Suo Yang [41]
Biomed
Western: viral-induced paralysis including acute myelitis, progressive myatrophy, maysthenia gravis, periodic paralysis, hysterical paralysis, multiple neuritis, traumatic paraplegia, sequele of poliomyelitis. TCM: Wei Zheng paralysis points: yang ming meridians selected to treat paralysis of the limbs to promote Qi and Blood circulation to nourish tendons and bones [41]
Atrophy Lung Heat
Symptoms
Muscular weakness, flaccidity, motor impairment of limbs accompanied by fever, irritability, dry cough, dry throat, dry stools, thirsty, dark, scanty urine [41]
Tongue
red, dry yellow coat [41]
Pulse
thready, rapid [41]
Treatment
clear heat moisten dryness nourish LU [41]
Acupunct
UB13, LU5, SJ6, LI11, LI4, LI15, GB31, ST41, GB34 [41]
Herbs
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
"eliminate dryness and rescue the lung decoction" :
Sang Ye
E Jiao
Xing Ren
Mai Men Dong
Pi Pa Ye
Gan Cao
Shi Gao
Hua Mao Ren
Ren Shen [41]
Biomed
Western: viral-induced paralysis including acute myelitis, progressive myatrophy, maysthenia gravis, periodic paralysis, hysterical paralysis, multiple neuritis, traumatic paraplegia, sequele of poliomyelitis. TCM: Wei Zheng paralysis points: yang ming meridians selected to treat paralysis of the limbs to promote Qi and Blood circulation to nourish tendons and bones [41]
Atrophy Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
Symptoms
Limb weakness & flaccidity, progressing to muscual dystrophy, loose stools, poor appetite, exhaustion, SOB, puffy face [41]
Tongue
pale, thin white coat [41]
Pulse
thin, weak [41]
Treatment
tonify SP Qi, relieve damp, improve appetite [41]
Acupunct
ST36, UB20, SP6, Ren6, SP9 [41]
Herbs
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
"ginseng, poria and atractylodis macrocephalae powder"
Bai Zhu
Ren Shen
Bai Bian Dou
Jie Geng
Fu Ling
Lian Zi (see that astringes diarrhea for SP xue)
Zhi Gan Cao
Yi Yi Ren
Shan Yao
Sha Ren [41]
Biomed
Western: viral-induced paralysis including acute myelitis, progressive myatrophy, maysthenia gravis, periodic paralysis, hysterical paralysis, multiple neuritis, traumatic paraplegia, sequele of poliomyelitis. TCM: Wei Zheng paralysis points: yang ming meridians selected to treat paralysis of the limbs to promote Qi and Blood circulation to nourish tendons and bones [41]
Bladder Damp Heat
Symptoms
Frequent urination, urgent and painful urination, dark colored urination, bloody urine. Red tongue with yellow coating, a slippery and rapid pulse, Heat Lin, Blood Lin, Stone Lin, Gao Lin [Qiao]
Tongue
red with yellow coating
Pulse
slippery, rapid
Treatment
Clear heat, promote urination, unblock painful urinary dysfunction[Qiao]
Acupunct
BL22, BL63, BL66, REN3, SP6, SP9, ST28 [Qiao]
Herbs
Ba Zhen San, Wu Ling San
Etiology
Pathogenic damp heat / Poor diet / Alcohol ⇢ damaging Bladder function
Key Words
Frequent, urgent, burning and painful urination, plus damp-heat signs and symptoms [Qiao]
Bladder Deficiency Cold
Symptoms
Frequent urination with clear urine or bedwetting, intolerance of cold, cold limbs, lassitude, listlessness. A pale tongue with white greasy, and a deep and weak pulse [Qiao]
Tongue
pale, white and greasy coating
Pulse
deep, weak
Treatment
Warm yang, tonify Kidneys, Stop urinary frequency and leakage [Qiao]
Acupunct
BL22, BL23, BL28, DU4, REN4, ST36 [Qiao] • KD3
Herbs
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan, Suo Quan Wan [Qiao]
Etiology
Kidney yang deficiency ⇢ inability to warm bladder
Key Words
Frequent clear and copious urine day or night, incontinence, plus yang deficiency signs and symptoms [Qiao]
Bladder Foot Taiyang Channel
Symptoms
ORGAN DISORDER: urination difficulty, urinary retention, enuresis, mania, depression, spinal regidity, malaria, leukorrhea, lower abdominal distention
Notes
5 ELEMENTS: Yang counterpart to Kidney/Water Channel • FUNCTIONS: BL Qi transforms urine[42]
Key Words
PRIMARY CHANNEL: chills/fever, headache, runny nose, frequent colds, painful eyes, nasal congestion, epistaxis, body aches, pain along the channel [42]
Blood Cold
Symptoms
Intense coldness and pain in the hands, feet and lower abdomen, which is alleviated by warmth. Women may present with an irregular menstrual cycle,
dysmenorrhea, and menstruation characterized by a dark purple color and clots. There is a pale tongue, and a deep, slow or tight, and choppy pulse.[32] • Cold and pain in feet, hands and lower abdomen which can be relieved by warmth; dysmenorrhea, dark purple menses w clots. [42]
Tongue
Pale
Pulse
deep/slow/choppy/tight
Herbs
Sheng Di Huang, Mu Dan Pi, Chi Shao, Huang Qin, Di Gu Pi, Ou Jie
Notes
Blood cold can lead to blood stagnation
Etiology
Accumulation of pathogenic cold within the blood vessels, causing disruption and impaired blood flow.[32]
Key Words
Cold feet, hands, lower abdomen
