Common Cold

General

Clinical Manifestations
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas	With cough due to Heat: Dun Sou San In the elderly with Qi Deficiency and Phlegm: Jin Shui Liu Jun Jian
Points	GB-20, LI-4, LI-20, LU-7, PC-6, bleed Shixuan, ST-16, UB-11, UB-12, UB-13 DU-23, GB-20, LI-4, LI-20, UB-10 Chronic: + DU-20, UB-7, UB-12 With headache: + GB-15, ST-8, UB-2 With muscle aches: + GB-34, LI-11, SJ-5, UB-60 With dry cough: LU-9 With sore throat: + LU-10 With vomiting: + REN-12, ST-36 With constipation: + ST-25 With delirium: + PC-5, ST-44 With body stiffness:+ DU-9, DU-12, DU-14 With fever: + DU-12, DU-14, LI-11, ST-36, ST-44 DU-14, GB-20, LI-4 DU-14, LI-4, UB-12 + cup after needling DU-12, GB-20, SJ-5, UB-13 With nasal symptoms: + DU-23, LI-4 With laryngeal symptoms: + LU-10, SJ-2 With bronchitis: + LU-5, LU-9 LI-4, Taiyang, Yintang GB-20, UB-11, UB-12, UB-13 GB-20, LI-4 DU-20, LI-4, LU-7, SJ-5 For those who get colds easily: ST-36, UB-12, UB-13 daily for one month For prevention: DU-12, UB-12

External Wind

Clinical Manifestations	Headache due to Wind attack Headache in any part of the head Fever and chills Dizziness Nasal congestion Stuffy nose Clear or white nasal discharge Sneezing Body aches Nasal obstruction Vertigo Aversion to Cold Copious sputum T: Normal C: Thin and white P: Superficial
Treatment Principle	Dispel Wind Alleviate pain
Herb Formulas	Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan Ge Gen Jia Ban Xia Tang
Points	DU-23, GB-20, LI-4, LI-20, UB-10 Chronic: + DU-20, UB-7, UB-12 With headache: + GB-15, ST-8, UB-2 With muscle aches: + GB-34, LI-11, SJ-5, UB-60 With dry cough: LU-9 With sore throat: + LU-10 With vomiting: + REN-12, ST-36 With constipation: + ST-25 With delirium: + PC-5, ST-44 With body stiffness:+ DU-9, DU-12, DU-14 With fever: + DU-12, DU-14, LI-11, ST-36, ST-44 DU-14, DU-23, GB-20, LI-4 + ST-8, LI-20, SJ-5, UB-11, UB-12

Tai Yang Zhong Feng

Clinical Manifestations	Aversion to Wind Mild, or severe chills Fever which may be persistent Uneasiness from fever Spontaneous perspiration Headache Nausea Nasal irritation Nasal obstruction Tendency to snore Itchy throat T:  Normal C:  Thin and white P:  Superficial and slow or Moderate and maybe weak
Treatment Principle	Create sweat to relieve the Exterior and expel Wind Harmonize Ying and Wei to protect digestion and nourish Wei Qi
Herb Formulas	Gui Zhi Tang San Niu Tang With stiff neck and shoulders: Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang With Dampness: Ren Shen Bai Du San With dyspnea, asthma and sputum: Gui Zhi Jia Hou Po Xing Ren Tang With nocturnal emission, excess dreams, Cold lower extremities, dizziness and hair loss: Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang With continuous perspiration, muscle spasms of the limbs with difficult flexion and extension and difficult urination: Gui Zhi Jia Fu Zi Tang With sustained fever of long duration accompanied by severe chills: Gui Zhi Er Yue Bi Yi Tang With slightly severe or severe chills after diaphoresis: Gui Zhi Qu Shao Yao Jia Fu Zi Tang If after diaphoresis, there is severe perspiration, marked distress, prolonged thirst, and a large pulse: Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang If no result after diaphoresis with recurring malaria-like (Shao Yang) symptoms (alternating chills and fever and anhidrosis): Gui Zhi Er Ma Huang Yi Tang If, after diaphoresis, there is still headache, stiff neck, persistent fever, anhidrosis, fullness beneath the Heart, mild aching, and dysuria: Gui Zhi Qu Gui Jia Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang If, after diaphoresis, there is gasping without severe fever: Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang With a persistent fever for six to seven days, anxiety, intense thirst and vomiting after drinking: Wu Ling San
Points	Bitong, DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LI-20, LU-7, SJ-5, UB-12, UB-13, Yintang With stiff neck and shoulders: + GB-21 With Dampness: + SP-6, SP-9 With dyspnea, asthma and sputum: Dingchuan, REN-22 With nocturnal emission, excess dreams, Cold lower extremities, dizziness and hair loss: + DU-4, KI-3, UB-23 With continuous perspiration, muscle spasms of the limbs with difficult flexion and extension and difficult urination: + REN-4 With sustained fever of long duration accompanied by severe chills: + DU-14

Tai Yang Zhong Feng With Phlegm

Clinical Manifestations	Aversion to Wind Chills and fever Spontaneous perspiration Headache Nasal obstruction Itchy throat Cough with expectoration of clear, or white sputum. Asthma Shortness of breath Sore throat with phlegm T: Normal C: Thick and greasy or Sticky white P: Floating and weak or Floating and slippery
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind Stop cough Resolve Phlegm Relieve the Lungs
Herb Formulas	Zhi Sou San
Points	Bitong, DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LI-20, LU-7, LU-9, PC-5, SJ-5, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13, Yintang With stiff neck and shoulders: + GB-21 With Dampness: + SP-6, SP-9 With dyspnea, asthma and sputum: Dingchuan, REN-22 With nocturnal emission, excess dreams, Cold lower extremities, dizziness and hair loss: + DU-4, KI-3, UB-23 With continuous perspiration, muscle spasms of the limbs with difficult flexion and extension and difficult urination: + REN-4 With sustained fever of long duration accompanied by severe chills: + DU-14

Wind-Cold Attacks The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Cough with a heavy sound Choking cough Stuffy and runny nose Thin white sputum Chills and fever with more chills than fever Occipital or frontal headache Nasal obstruction Rhinitis Dyspnea Wheezing Sneezing Rhinitis Itching larynx Aching of limbs Aching joints Muscle soreness Neck stiffness Chilliness Anhidrosis T: Normal C:Thin and white P: Floating or Floating and tense
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind and Cold Release Lung Qi Relieve cough
Herb Formulas	San Ao Tang Xing Su San Ma Huang Tang Xiao Qing Long Tang Jin Fei Cao San Hua Gai San Jia Wei Ge Gen Tang Fu Zi Tang With neck and shoulder stiffness and pain: Ge Gen Tang With Phlegm: Jin Fei Cao San #2 Jin Fei Cao Tang Jia Jian With cough: Zhi Sou San With laryngitis: Liu Wei Tang modified Laryngitis Gargle #1 Initial-stage: Cong Chi Tang With Congestion of Fluids in the Interior and an underlying weak constitution: Shen Su Yin For Stomach fullness and restlessness: Zhi Zi Hou Po Tang Mild or in children: Xing Su San With Internal Qi Stagnation: Shi Shen Tang With Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs: Ding Chuan Tang With sinusitis or nasal congestion: Xin Yi San Jia Wei Xin Yi San If not relieved by diaphoretics: Gui Zhi Jia Hou Po Xing Ren Tang With underlying Yin or Blood Deficiency: Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin Chinese patent medicines: Gan Mao Ling Chuan Xiang Cha Tiao Wan Qi Guan Yan Ke Sou Tan Chuan Wan Xiao Ke Chuan With Blood-streaked sputum: Yun Nan Bai Yao
Points	DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LU-7, UB-12 With headache: Taiyang With nasal obstruction: LI-20 GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, SJ-5, UB-11, UB-12 With cough: LU-7, LU-9 With chest pain: LU-10, LU-11 With headache: DU-16, Taiyang LI-4, LU-9, UB-11, UB-12, UB-13 GB-20, LU-8, SJ-5, UB-12, UB-13 DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LU-5, LU-7, UB-12, UB-13 DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LU-7, LI-4, UB-12, UB-13 Bitong, GB-20, Huatuojiaji from C-5 to T-4, LI-20, LU-7, REN-22, SJ-5, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13 DU-14, LU-7 DU-14, DU-16, GB-1, GB-20, LI-11, SJ-6, ST-36, UB-41, UB-42 DU-13, UB-13 GB-20, GB-21, LI-4, LI-11 DU-14, DU-16, GB-20, LI-4, SJ-5, ST-36, Taiyang DU-14, LI-4, LU-6. LU-7, UB-12, UB-13 With significant wheezing: + Dingchuan With nasal congestion or runny nose: + DU-23 Dingchuan, GB-20, LI-4, LU-5, LU-7, REN-17, REN-22, UB-12, UB-13 For nasal congestion and a runny nose: + DU-23 Moxa or moxa needle DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, SJ-5 GB-20, LI-4, LU-5, LU-7, REN-17, REN-22, UB-12, UB-13 With wheezing: + Dingchuan With nasal congestion or runny nose: + DU-23 With Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs: DU-16, GB-20, LI-4, LU-5, LU-7, LU-10, SJ-5, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13

Tai Yang Shang Han With Water Accumulation In The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Chills and fever with chills predominant or Fever with no thirst Copious, clear watery mucus from the nose and Lungs Fullness in the chest Achiness Stiff neck and shoulders Anhidrosis Occipital headache Stabbing joint pain Itchy throat Cough Sneezing Asthma Aversion to Cold Maybe frozen shoulder Dyspnea Shortness of breath Mild or severe gasping Hiccups Fullness in chest Vomiting Heaviness of body Edema Dysuria Maybe thirst Maybe diarrhea Maybe scanty urine Maybe lower abdominal fullness Maybe orthopedic T:  Normal or Moist C:  Greasy, white P:  Floating and slippery or Floating and tight
Treatment Principle	Relieve the Exterior Expel Cold Disperse the Lungs Stop asthma Expel water or Phlegm
Herb Formulas	Xiao Qing Long Tang Wu Ling San With Heat and irritability: Xiao Qing Long Tang modified With indigestion leading to diarrhea: Si Ling San With jaundice and dysuria: Yin Chen Wu Ling San With Internal Heat and irritability: Xiao Qing Long Jia Shi Gao Tang With pre-existing Dampness: Ma Huang Jia Zhu Tang
Points	To expel Cold: DU-16, GB-20, LI-4, SJ-5, UB-12 (Sedating technique) To disperse the Lungs: LU-7, REN-17, UB-13 To expel water: DU-4, SP-6, SP-9, moxa REN-4, REN-6 To resolve Phlegm: ST-40 To relieve asthma: Dingchuan, REN-22 SJ-5, SP-3, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13

Tai Yang Shang Han With Phlegm-Fluids

Clinical Manifestations	Cough with a heavy sound Choking cough Stuffy and runny nose Copious thin, watery nasal discharge Excessive lacrimation Wheezing with expectoration of copious thin watery or string mucus Orthopnea Thin white sputum Chills and fever Headache Nasal obstruction Itching larynx Aching of limbs Muscle soreness Chilliness Anhidrosis T: Normal C:Thin and white P: Floating or Floating and tense
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind and Cold Warm the Lungs Warm and transform Phlegm Fluids Stop wheezing
Herb Formulas	Xiao Qing Long Tang To strengthen Spleen and Kidney Yang and transform Fluids: Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang Liu Jun Zi Tang Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan Chinese patent medicines: Qi Guan Yan Ke Suo Tan Chuan Wan Xiao Ke Chuan Xiao Qing Long Wan
Points	Dingchuan, LU-6, LU-7, PC-6, REN-17, SP-3, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13 SJ-5, SP-3, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13

Tai Yang Shang Han With Interior Heat

Clinical Manifestations	High fever and severe chills Maybe fever only Achiness Anhidrosis Severe occipital headache Loud cough Sticky, yellow mucus Sore throat Generalized muscle aches Nasal obstruction Asthma Aversion to Cold Edema Thirst with a desire for cold liquids Restlessness Irritability Fidgeting Constipation or Dry stools Sometimes dry achy eyes T:  Normal or Red or Red tip C:  Yellow or White P:  Floating and tight or Floating and rapid
Treatment Principle	Expel Wind Disperse Cold Cool Heat
Herb Formulas	Da Qing Long Tang Ma Xing Shi Gan Tangmodified Ding Chuan Tang With lingering Exterior symptoms: Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang Chinese patent medicines: Ma Xing Zhi Ke Pian Zhi Sou Ding Chuan Wan Chuan Ke Ling
Points	DU-14, DU-16, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, ST-44, UB-13, sedate LU-7, LU-9, LU-10, SJ-5, UB-12, tonify SP-1, SP-2 Dingchuan, DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, LU-5, SJ-5, SJ-2, UB-12 For a severe, swollen, sore throat: + LU-11, SI-17 With Excess Internal Heat: + LU-10, SJ-2

Tai Yang Shang Han With Qi Stagnation In The Interior

Clinical Manifestations	Aversion to Cold Fever Headache Anhidrosis Anorexia Belching Aching shoulders Tinnitus Focal distention in the chest and epigastrium A stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium Vertigo Nausea T: Normal C: Thin and white P: Floating
Treatment Principle	Regulate Qi Release the Exterior
Herb Formulas	Xiang Su San Hua Gai San
Points	DU-16, GB-20, GB-40, LI-4 + LU-7 or LI-4 + KI-7, LIV-3, LIV-14, LU-5, PC-6, UB-12, UB-13, UB-18

Tai Yang Shang Han With Spleen And Stomach Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Chills and fever Aversion to Cold Headache Anhidrosis Chest and/or gastric distension Gastric pain Nausea Vomiting Borborygmus Diarrhea (acute) Abdominal pain Thirst Dry throat T: Normal C: Greasy and white P: Floating and tight
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind Relieve the Exterior Tonify the Spleen and Stomach
Herb Formulas	Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang With Phlegm-Damp Obstruction: Bu Huan Jin Zheng Qi Tang
Points	DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LIV-13, LU-7, REN-12, SJ-5, SP-3, ST-36, UB-12, UB-13, UB-20

Tai Yang Shang Han With Underlying Qi And Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Slight fever Strong chills Anhidrosis Headache Cold extremities Fatigue with a constant desire to lie down Drowsiness Pale face Lassitude Low voice Weak voice T: Pale C: White P: Floating, big and forceless or Deep and forceless
Treatment Principle	Tonify Yang Augment Qi Release the Exterior Induce sweating
Herb Formulas	Zai Zao San
Points

Tai Yang Shang Han With Underlying Kidney Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Severe chills May have mild fever No sweat Aversion to Cold Cold extremities Cold sensation on back Pale face Extreme fatigue Muscle aching T: Pale with scallop C: White P: Deep, weak and thready
Treatment Principle	Warm Yang Expel Cold from the Exterior Dispel Cold from the Interior
Herb Formulas	Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang
Points	Moxa DU-4, DU-16, DU-20, UB-12, UB-15, UB-23

Mild Wind-Cold With Cool Dryness

Clinical Manifestations	Itching or tickling in the throat Blocked or stuffy nose Sneezing General body aches Cough with little or no mucus or Cough with expectoration of thin, watery or frothy white sputum Dry nasal passages Dry lips Mild headache Chills with low grade fever Slight headache Nasal obstruction Dry throat No thirst Intolerance of Cold Anhidrosis Maybe asthma Nasal congestion Cough Sore throat T: Pink C: Thin, white and dry P: Superficial and wiry or Tight or Wiry
Treatment Principle	Mildly Disperse Cool Dryness Disperse and descend Lung Qi Resolve Phlegm Transform thin mucus Soothe the Lungs
Herb Formulas	Xing Su San Chinese patent medicines: Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao
Points	KI-6, KI-7, LU-5, LU-7, LU-9, UB-12, UB-13

Tai Yang Biao Fu

Clinical Manifestations	Chills and fever Achiness Stiff neck and shoulders Anhidrosis Headache Stabbing joint pain Itchy throat Cough Asthma Aversion to Cold Maybe frozen shoulder The Tai Yang symptoms remain for 2-3 days Thirst with no desire to drink May have vomiting immediately after drinking Difficult urination May have upper body edema T: Normal C: White P:  Floating and slippery
Treatment Principle	Promote urination Dispel Dampness Expel Wind
Herb Formulas	Wu Ling San
Points	To promote diuresis: REN-3, SP-6, SP-9, UB-28 To strengthen the Kidneys: KI-3 To regulate the Lungs: UB-13 To Expel Wind: LI-4, LU-7 To warm the Kidneys: Moxa

Tai Yang - Yang Ming

Clinical Manifestations	Fever and chills with fever increasing and chills decreasing Headache Anhidrosis Stiffness of the extremities Orbital pain Eye pain Dry nasal passages Irritability Insomnia T: Normal C: Thin and yellow P: Floating and slightly flooding
Treatment Principle	Release the muscle layer Clear Interior Heat
Herb Formulas	Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang Qing Bi Tang
Points

Tai Yang - Shao Yang

Clinical Manifestations	Joint pain with a crackling sensation Epigastric pain Fatigue Gastrointestinal weakness Headache Heaviness in the head Fever Moderately severe chills Distension beneath the Heart Periumbilical or lower abdominal pain Tenseness around the pubic bone Subcostal pain Epigastric fullness Nausea Mild vomiting Mild thoraco-costal discomfort Costal distress Tension in the rectus abdominus Chest distension Abdominal pain Abdominal distension Constipation Irritability Insomnia Repeated loss of spinal alignment due to muscular tension P: Floating and weak
Treatment Principle	Release the Exterior and muscle layer Harmonize and release the Shao-Yang Harmonize the Liver, Spleen and Intestines
Herb Formulas	Chai Hu Gui Zi Tang
Points

Tai Yang - Tai Yin

Clinical Manifestations	Fever Chills Headache Joint pains Severe diarrhea Epigastric distention Perspiration Cold body and extremities Weakness of the extremities Upper abdominal palpitations Cold feet Dysuria
Treatment Principle	Release the Exterior Warm the Interior Tonify Qi Relieve distention
Herb Formulas	Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang
Points	DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LIV-13, LU-7, REN-12, SJ-5, SP-3, ST-36, UB-12, UB-13, UB-20 + general points

Tai Yang - Shao Yin

Clinical Manifestations	Abdominal pain aggravated by Cold Urinary difficulty Deep, aching heaviness in the extremities Generalized edema Loose stools Dizziness Heavy sensation in the head Palpitations Cough Epigastric palpitations Aversion to Cold Watery diarrhea No thirst Leukorrhea Hiccup Profuse perspiration Cold limbs Headaches A husky voice Hair loss Asthma Generalized twitching Tidal flushing of the genitals by Dampness Water buildup leading to hernia Impotence Prone to infections Prone to allergies Prone to Wind erysipelas Diarrhea Constipation Chest pain Mental and emotional disorders Lightheadedness Nasal obstruction with clear mucus Impaired visual acuity Prone to dormant papules A sensation of something being stuck in the throat Incessant sneezing Swelling and pain of the teeth or gums Feeling of unsteadiness as if one were about to fall Distended or heavy sensation of the head Palpitations Gradual weight gain Dyspnea Abdominal distention and fullness Pitting edema Scanty urination Chills Weak knees Seminal emissions Flaccid abdomen Muscular aching Chronic lower back pain Nausea Cyclic vomiting Fever, perspiration does not reduce fever Vertigo Impaired memory Shivering and trembling Catches cold easily Severe fatigue Aches and pains in the body or extremities Flank pain Wheezing T: Pale or Dark purple and swollen with teeth marks C: White and slippery P: Deep, thready and forceless or Deep and thready
Treatment Principle	Warm Yang Promote urination
Herb Formulas	Zhen Wu Tang
Points	UB-23, UB-20, KI-7, SP-6, REN-6, ST-36

Tai Yang - Yang Ming - Shao Yin Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Red, sore eyes Difficulty swallowing Nasal congestion and infection Thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva Bitter taste in the mouth Dry mouth Focal distention in the chest and diaphragm Stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm Manic behavior Carbuncles Heat rash Headache Acne Chills High fever Restlessness Urticaria Sore throat Swelling of the throat Coughing Reddish urine Dyspnea Vertigo Severe aversion to Cold Skin rashes Skin ruptures or ulcers Tense abdomen Shoulder stiffness Numb extremities Fatigue Constipation Dysuria with reddish urine Dark, rough urination Obesity Fullness of the abdomen Fullness of the epigastrium Heaviness in the head T: Red C: White or Yellow and greasy P: Flooding and rapid or Wiry and slippery or Floating, smooth and rapid or Floating, slippery, rapid and wiry or Floating, slippery, rapid and overflowing
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind Release the Exterior Drain Heat Unblock the bowels
Herb Formulas	Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Points	General points

Wind-Cold With Interior Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Aversion to Cold Fever Headache Anhidrosis Anorexia Belching Aching shoulders Tinnitus Focal distention in the chest and epigastrium A stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium Vertigo Nausea T: Normal C: Thin and white P: Floating
Treatment Principle	Regulate Qi Release the Exterior
Herb Formulas	Xiang Su San
Points

Wind-Dampness

Clinical Manifestations	Heavy, painful head Generalized sensation of heaviness Back pain Generalized pain or muscle ache Difficulty bending or rotating trunk Mild fever Slight aversion to Wind and Cold Dizziness Anorexia Anhidrosis Stiffness of the neck Chest oppression Chills No perspiration No thirst Aversion to Cold Lassitude Swollen, painful joints Back pain T: Pink C:White or Greasy and white P: Superficial or Superficial and slow or Superficial and soft or Superficial and tight or Superficial and weak
Treatment Principle	Dispel Wind Eliminate Dampness Relieve the exterior Alleviate pain
Herb Formulas	Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang Jing Fang Bai Du San Jia Wei Ge Gen Tang With Qi Deficiency: Wang Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Points	DU-14, DU-16, GB-20, GB-34, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, UB-11, UB-12

Wind-Cold-Dampness

Clinical Manifestations	Fever Chills Anhidrosis Pain and stiffness of the head and neck Stuffy nose Blood shot eyes Sores that are red, swollen and painful Generalized body aches and pain Headache Swollen eyes Thirst or no thirst T: Normal C: Thin white P: Floating or Floating and rapid
Treatment Principle	Induce sweat Release the Exterior Dispel Wind Alleviate pain
Herb Formulas	Jing Fang Bai Du San Jia Wei Ge Gen Tang Gan Cao Fu Zi Tang With Wind predominant: Fang Feng Tang Jia Jian With Qi Deficiency: Ren Shen Bai Du San Cang Lin San With Internal Heat: Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang With Liver and Kidney Deficiency: Da Fang Feng Tang
Points

Yang Ming Jing

Clinical Manifestations	High fever Profuse perspiration Great thirst with a desire to drink Epistaxis Abdominal pain Dryness Irritability Restlessness Feverish body parts Red face Dry stools No constipation No aversion to Cold T:  Red, dry C:  Dry yellow P:  Rolling and rapid (gigantic)
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Reduce fever Moisten and replenish fluids
Herb Formulas	Bai Hu Tang With Qi and Body Fluid Deficiency: Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang With constipation: Liang Ge San
Points	DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, ST-44, KI-3, KI-6, SP-6 With Qi and Body Fluid Deficiency: To nourish Yin and moisten: KI-3, KI-6, SP-6 To Tonify Qi: UB-20, REN-12, ST-36, REN-6, SP-3 To Clear Heat: DU-14, LI-11, ST-44 With diarrhea: To Expel Wind Cold: DU-16, GB-20, UB-12, LI-4, SJ-5 (Sedating technique) To Disperse the Lungs: LU-7, UB-13 To stop diarrhea:  Moxa ST-36, REN-8, REN-12, ST-25 With vomiting but no diarrhea: To Expel Wind Cold: DU-16, GB-20, UB-12, LI-4, SJ-5 (Sedating technique). To Disperse the Lungs: UB-7, UB-13 To stop vomiting: PC-6, SP-4

Yang Ming Han

Clinical Manifestations	History of Yang Ming Jing or Fu No appetite Perspiration on extremities (cold center) Sluggish or difficult urination Constipation moving to long stringy stools moving to diarrhea T: Normal C: Slightly yellow and moist P: Deep and forceful
Treatment Principle	Restore Yang Warm the center
Herb Formulas	Si Ni Tang With diarrhea: Ge Gen Tang
Points	Moxa needle REN-4, REN-6, REN-12, ST-25, ST-36

Shao Yang Jing

Clinical Manifestations	Alternating chills and fever Restlessness Irritability Anorexia Sometimes fatigue Nausea Occasional vomiting Headaches (side of head) Hypochondriac pain Rib pain Achiness Ear infection Hearing difficulty Red eyes Stiff shoulders Throat pain Hip pain T: Normal with bumps or dots on side C: Thin white P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Harmonize the Liver and Gall Bladder
Herb Formulas	Xiao Chai Hu Tang Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang
Points	GB-41, SJ-5 GB-39, GB-41, SJ-5, UB-19 To harmonize the Liver and Gall Bladder: GB-34, LIV-3, LIV-14, SJ-5 To stop nausea and vomiting: PC-6, SP-4, ST-36 To treat headache: GB-1, GB-8, GB-14, Taiyang To treat constipation: SJ-6, ST-25 To treat fever: DU-13, DU-14 To support the San Jiao and Regulate Yin: PC-5, PC-6 To support Yin: KI-7 To support the Ying: SP-10 Head: GB-8, SJ-20, Yintang Eyes: GB-14, GB-20, ST-1, UB-1, UB-2 Ear: GB-2, SJ-5, SJ-17, SJ-21 Hypochondriac area: GB-34, GB-40 Ear: Shenmen, Gall Bladder, Point 0

Shao Yang Fu With Congested Fluids

Clinical Manifestations	Alternating chills and fever (chills predominate) or Chills without fever Sensation of irritability in the chest Sweating from the head Fatigue Gastrointestinal weakness Heavy head Neuralgia Epigastric distension Lower abdominal pain Tension around pubic bone Periumbilical pain Urinary difficulty T: Moist C: White and slippery P: Superficial and wiry
Treatment Principle	Disperse Clumping Harmonize the Shao Yang Warm the Interior Dispel Cold
Herb Formulas	Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang Chai Ling Tang
Points	GB-41, SJ-5, moxa or moxa needle REN-4, REN-6, REN-8, REN-12, SJ-6, ST-25, ST-36

Shao Yang Fu With Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Alternating chills and fever Fullness and focal distention in the chest and diaphragm Pain in the chest and diaphragm with pressure Thick, sticky, difficult-to-expectorate Phlegm Panting A bitter taste in the mouth Chest pain with coughing or on deep inhalation Anorexia T: Normal C: Yellow P: Wiry and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Transform Phlegm Expand the chest Release the Shao Yang
Herb Formulas	Chai Hu Xian Xiong Tang Chai Xian Tang With Phlegm-Dampness: Xiao Chai Hu Tangmodified
Points	GB-39, GB-41, SJ-5, ST-40, UB-19

Shao Yang - Tai Yang

Clinical Manifestations	Joint pain with a crackling sensation Epigastric pain Fatigue Gastrointestinal weakness Headache Heaviness in the head Fever Moderately severe chills Distension beneath the Heart Periumbilical or lower abdominal pain Tenseness around the pubic bone Subcostal pain Epigastric fullness Nausea Mild vomiting Mild thoraco-costal discomfort Costal distress Tension in the rectus abdominus Chest distension Abdominal pain Abdominal distension Constipation Irritability Insomnia Repeated loss of spinal alignment due to muscular tension P: Floating and weak
Treatment Principle	Release the Exterior and muscle layer Harmonize and release the Shao-Yang Harmonize the Liver, Spleen and Intestines
Herb Formulas	Chai Hu Gui Zi Tang
Points	GB-20, GB-34, LIV-3, LIV-14, SJ-6, UB-12

Shao Yin Cold

Clinical Manifestations	Aversion to Cold Curls up a lot Doesn't like to talk Tired Disoriented No spirit Dull Shen Cold extremities Diarrhea or loose stools or undigested food Clear, frequent urine Maybe nausea Wants to vomit but can't No thirst Likes warm drinks Severe edema in chest T: Pale C: White P: Sinking and weak
Treatment Principle	Restore Yang Reverse inward energy Expel Cold
Herb Formulas	Si Ni Tang Shen Fu Tang If Cold is less severe: Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Points	Moxa DU-20, DU-4, GB-20, LI-4, REN-4, REN-6, REN-8, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-23 For loss of consciousness or shock: Moxa DU-26, KI-1

Wind-Heat Attacks The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Inflammation of throat and/or tongue Fever and chills with more fever than chills Sweating or Absence of sweating Hacking cough with sticky yellow sputum Aversion to Wind and Heat Yellow nasal discharge Thirst with desire for cold drinks Distending sensation in the head Headache General bodily soreness and malaise Throat is red, dry and congested The tonsils are swollen and engorged but without any particular pus spots Red bumps around mouth and lips (herpes simplex) Nasal obstruction Sore, swollen throat Dyspnea Chest pain Dry mouth Red eyes Rapid breathing Maybe constipation Maybe scanty urine T: Red tip C: Thin and yellow P: Floating and rapid
Treatment Principle	Release the Exterior Clear Heat Regulate the throat
Herb Formulas	Yin Qiao San Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang Qing Yan Li Ge Tang Shu Feng Qing Re Tang Initial-stage: Cong Chi Tang Cong Chi Jie Geng Tang For a mild case with cough, fever is not high, slight thirst: Sang Ju Yin With cough and Phlegm: Ning Sou Wan Jin Fei Cao Tang Jia Jian For neck and shoulder pain and stiffness: Yi Wu Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang For fear of Cold at the beginning stage: Gui Zhi Tang For a sore swollen throat and neck, swelling in front of and behind the ear, swollen cheek, a full red face or swelling without the sore throat, severe cases leading to deafness: Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin modified For ear infection: Man Jing Zi San With Yin Deficiency: Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang With Yin Deficiency and Qi and Blood Affected: Wei Rui Tang With lower back pain: Xiao Chai Hu Tangmodified With pre-existing Internal Heat: Fang Feng Tong Sheng San With epistaxis: Sang Ju Yinmodified Gargles: Acute Laryngitis Gargle #1 Liu Shen Wan (dissolve in water and gargle) Lozenges: Tie Di Wan Run Hou Wan Chinese patent medicines: Yin Qiao Jie Du Pian Liu Shen Wan Qing Yin Wan Gan Mao Ling Xiao Chai Hu Wan Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji For ear infection: Huang Lian Shang Qing Pian Niu Huang Jie Du Pian With epistaxis:: Qing Fei Yi Huo Pian Ma Xing Zhi Ke Pian Yunnan Bai Yao (can be blown into the nose)
Points	DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5 LU-7 + LI-4 or LI-4 + KI-7, DU-16, GB-20, LU-5, UB-12, UB-13 DU-14, DU-16, GB-20, LU-5, LU-7, LU-10, LU-11, SJ-5, UB-12, UB-13 Bleed UB-40, needle Dingchuan, DU-14, DU-16, DU-23, DU-24, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, LU-5, LU-7, LU-10, REN-22, SJ-5, ST-8, ST-40, Taiyang, UB-12, UB-13 GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, SJ-5, UB-11, UB-12 With cough: + LU-7, LU-9 With chest pain: + LU-10, LU-11 With headache: + DU-16, Taiyang LI-4, LI-11, SI-3, plum blossom DU-14, moxa UB-12 With nasal congestion: + LI-20 With frontal headache: + Tonify then bleed UB-2 With migraine: + Taiyang With occipital headache: + GB-20 With cough: + UB-13 With fever: + DU-14, PC-6, ST-36 DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, LU-7, LU-11, SJ-5 Bitong, DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, LI-20, REN-22, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13, Huatoujiajifrom C-5 to T-4 DU-14, LI-11 DU-14, DU-16, GB-1, GB-20, LI-11, SJ-6, ST-36, UB-41, UB-42 DU-13, UB-13 GB-20, GB-21, LI-4, LI-11 DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, bleed Taiyang, UB-11, UB-12 DU-14, GB-20, LI-4 With headache: + Taiyang With stuffy nose: + LI-20 With anhidrosis: + KI-7 With high fever: + LI-11 With cough: + LU-7, UB-13 With sore throat: Bleed LU-11 DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, UB-12 For a very sore, swollen throat: + LU-11, SI-17 With coughing: + LU-5 For a mild case with cough, fever is not high, slight thirst: Bleed UB-40, needle DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, LU-7, REN-22, SJ-5, UB-12, UB-13 For fear of Cold at the beginning stage: Bitong, DU-16, GB-20, KI-7, LI-4, LI-20, LU-7, SJ-5, UB-12, UB-13, Yintang For lower back pain: DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, UB-12, UB-13 + cups on the Ahshi points of the lower back For ear infection: Two or three of the following: DU-23, GB-20, GB-39, LI-4, LI-5, LI-11, SI-4, SJ-5, SJ-17 + one or two of the following: GB-2, SI-17, SI-19, SJ-21 With Internal Heat: + LIV-2, SJ-2 With epistaxis: GB-20, LI-4, LI-20, LU-11, SJ-5, UB-13 With severe fever: + LI-11 With severe cough: + LU-5 With hemoptysis: LI-4, LI-16, LU-6, LU-10, SJ-5, UB-13 For a severe fever: + LI-11 For severe coughing: + LU-5 For a severe, swollen, sore throat: + LU-11, SI-17 Ear: 1. Lungs, Bronchi, Inner Nose, Throat, Forehead 2. Lungs, Trachea, Inner Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Forehead For prevention: Moxa ST-36, UB-12

Perverse Dryness Attacks The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Dry cough with little or no sputum Sputum is difficult to expectorate Maybe hemoptysis Cough may cause chest pain Dry or sore throat Hoarse voice Dry lips and mouth Thirst Irritability Mild fever Aversion to Wind Dryness in nose Epistaxis Chills and fever Headache Anhidrosis Dry skin and hair Constipation T: Red tip C: Thin, yellow and dry or Thin, white and dry P: Floating and maybe rapid
Treatment Principle	Cleanse the Lungs Moisten Dryness Stop cough Stop bleeding
Herb Formulas	Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tangmodified Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin modified Chinese patent medicines: Ling Bei Qu Li Gan Li Fei Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang Jiang Yun Nan Bai Yao
Points	KI-3, LU-1, LU-6, SP-6, UB-13 KI-3, Jinjin-Yuye, LU-1, LU-6, SP-6, UB-13 KI-6, LI-4, LI-16, LU-6, LU-7, LU-10, SJ-5, UB-13 With fever: + LI-11 With severe cough: + LU-5

Wei Stage: Dry Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Dry choking cough with a husky sound and thick or blood-tinged sputum Cough with thick, sticky, hard to expectorate sputum Cough may cause chest pain Dry skin Dryness of nose, mouth and lips Dry, painful throat Thirst Little or no sweat Itching and dryness of throat Sore throat Headache Stuffy nose Fever and chills with more fever than chills Aversion to Wind T: Red tip and Dry or Red and dry C: Thin and yellow or White or Thin, yellow and dry P: Floating and rapid or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind Clear Heat Moisten Dryness Descend Lung Qi Relieve cough
Herb Formulas	Sang Xing Tangmodified Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang Yin Qiao San Sang Ju Yin For damage to Lung Yin: Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang Chinese patent medicines: Yin Qiao JIe Du Pian Gan Mao Lin Sang Ju Yin Pian Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao
Points	KI-6, KI-7, LU-5, LU-7, LU-9, UB-12, UB-13 Jinjin-Yuye, KI-3, LU-1, SP-6, UB-13 LI-4, LU-5, LU-7, UB-13 For hemoptysis: + LU-6, UB-17 LI-4, LU-11, REN-22, UB-12, UB-13 Bleed UB-40, needle DU-14, DU-23, DU-24, GB-20, KI-3, KI-6, LI-4, LI-11, LU-5, LU-6, LU-7, LU-10, REN-22, SJ-5, SP-6, ST-8, Taiyang, UB-12, UB-13

Toxic Wind-Heat With Phlegm

Clinical Manifestations	Strong fever and chills Redness of the head and face Swelling and burning pain of the head and face Throat dysfunction Swelling and pain of the throat Thirst Red and swollen eyes Difficulty opening the eyes Aversion to Cold Throat Dryness Facial edema Restlessness T: Red or Dry and red C: Powdery white or Yellow P: Floating, rapid and forceful or Rapid and forceful
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Eliminate Fire Toxin Disperse Wind-Heat
Herb Formulas	Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Points	LI-1, LI-4, LU-11, SI-17 DU-14, DU-16, GB-20, LU-5, LU-7, LU-10, LU-11, SJ-5, UB-12, UB-13 GB-21, PC-5, REN-17. REN-22, UB-13 Bailao, LI-4, LI-11, LI-18, LU-6, LU-10, REN-22, SJ-6 For a very, sore, swollen throat: + LU-11, SI-17

Wei Stage: Summerheat With Damp

Clinical Manifestations	Fever and chills, fever more pronounced or Tidal fever Abdominal distention Thirst Sweat Stifling sensation in the chest Restlessness Gastric disturbances: Heaviness Nausea Severe diarrhea Scanty urine T: Red tip and edges C: Greasy white or yellow P: Rapid and soft
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind Clear Heat Resolve Damp
Herb Formulas	Qing Luo Yi Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang Liu He Tang
Points	Bleed UB-40, needle DU-14, DU-23, DU-24, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, REN-9, SJ-5, SP-6, SP-9, ST-8, ST-28, Taiyang, UB-12, UB-20

Wei Stage: Summerheat With Damp And Superimposed Wind-Cold

Clinical Manifestations	Fever and chills Anhidrosis Headache Thirst Flushed face Tightness in the chest Aversion to Cold Fatigue Aching body Nausea Reduced, dark urination T: Red or Slightly red C: White and greasy or Yellow P: Floating and rapid or Flooding on the right and Small on the left or Floating and weak
Treatment Principle	Release Exterior Summerheat Release External Cold Clear Heat Resolve Dampness
Herb Formulas	Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin
Points	Bleed UB-40, needle DU-14, DU-16, DU-23, DU-24, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, LU-7, REN-9, SJ-5, SP-6, SP-9, ST-8, ST-28, Taiyang, UB-12, UB-13, UB-20 DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, PC-6, SJ-5, UB-11, UB-12

Summerheat With Exterior Cold And Interior Dampness

Clinical Manifestations	Chills Skin that is warm to the touch Anhidrosis A heavy sensation in the head and body Headache Abdominal pain A stifling sensation in the chest Fatigued extremities Anorexia Lethargy Aversion to Cold Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea T: Pink C: White and greasy P: Floating
Treatment Principle	Release the Exterior Scatter Cold Transform Dampness Harmonize the Middle Jiao
Herb Formulas	Xiang Ru San
Points

Wind-Heat-Dampness With Interior Heat Toxins

Clinical Manifestations	Fever Anhidrosis Aversion to Cold Headache Muscle aches Nasal congestion Cough with sputum Suppurative infection Carbuncles Stiffness of the muscles T: Red White and greasy or Yellow and greasy P: Floating and feeble or Floating and rapid or Deep and rapid
Treatment Principle	Dispel External Wind Heat and Dampness Relieve toxicity
Herb Formulas	Yin Qiao Bai Du San Shen Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Points

Qi Stage: Obstruction Of The Chest By Heat

Clinical Manifestations	High fever or Fever Aversion to Heat Irritability Restlessness (neither activity nor resting brings relief) Heat sensation in the chest Thirst Has urge to vomit but cannot May have dark yellow urine T: Red C: Yellow P: Rapid or Forceful and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Remove Obstructions
Herb Formulas	Zhi Zi Chi Tang If after 2-3 days the patient displays restlessness with accumulation of Phlegm and sputum, chest distension and nausea, but no other Middle Jiao symptoms: Gua Di San
Points	DU-14, HT-7, LI-11, PC-6, ST-44

Qi Stage: Lung Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Cough with much bright red Blood and no sputum Fever with or without sweating Dry nostrils Red swelling or erosion in the nostrils Dry mouth Dry throat Thirst Burning pain in the nose Slight itching in the nose Shortness of breath Dyspnea or Wheezing Chest tightness and pain High fever Sore throat No chills Aversion to Heat Asthma Headache General malaise Restlessness Dark yellow urine Dyspnea Chest pain Shortness of breath Thick yellow Phlegm Constipation Dry stools Dark-colored, scanty urine T: Red or Red tip C: Thin and yellow or Thick and yellow, maybe dry and sticky P:  Rapid, maybe slippery, maybe forceful or Wiry or Rapid or Flooding and rapid or Wiry and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat in Lungs Strengthen when weak or elderly
Herb Formulas	Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang With Lung Yin Deficiency: Qing Fei Tang With Phlegm: Ren Shen Xie Fei Tang With epistaxis: Ma Xing Shi Gan Tangmodified With hemorrhage: San Huang Shi Gao Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Ma Xing Zhi Ke Pian Qing Fei Yi Huo Pin Niu Huang Jie Du Pian With epistaxis:: Qing Fei Yi Huo Pian Ma Xing Zhi Ke Pian Yunnan Bai Yao (can be blown into the nose)
Points	Early-stage: LI-2, LU-10 Dingchuan, DU-13, DU-14, LI-11, LU-5, LU-10, ST-44, UB-13 LU-1, LU-5, LU-9, LU-10, PC-6, SI-4, UB-13, UB-15 LU-1, LU-5, LU-6, LU-10, UB-13 DU-14, LI-4, LU-1, LU-5, LU-6, LU-10, REN-17, UB-13 With epistaxis: GB-20, LI-4, LI-20, LU-11, SJ-5, UB-13 With severe fever: + LI-11 With severe cough: + LU-5 With hemoptysis: LI-4, LU-5, LU-6, LU-10, REN-17, UB-13 With a fever: + LI-11 With a severe, sore, swollen throat: + LU-9, SI-17

Qi Stage: Lung And Stomach Heat With Injury To The Fluids (Recovery Stage)

Clinical Manifestations	Lingering fever from a febrile disease Vomiting Irritability Thirst with a desire to drink Parched mouth, lips and throat Choking cough Restlessness Insomnia Nausea Anorexia Profuse perspiration A dry mouth Indigestion Listlessness Chest oppression Ulcerations of the mouth Coarse skin Cough Night sweats Stifling sensation in the chest or epigastrium T: Red C: Little or None P: Rapid and Deficient or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Generate fluids Tonify Qi Harmonize the Stomach
Herb Formulas	Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Points

Phlegm-Dampness Obstructs The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Cough with copious, thin, white, frothy sputum Chest congestion with full feeling Dyspnea which is worse when lying down Sometimes asthma T: Pink C: Thick, white and greasy or sticky P: Slippery
Treatment Principle	Activate the Spleen Dry Dampness Expel Phlegm Purge the Lungs
Herb Formulas	Er Chen Tang Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang With Heat and Spleen Deficiency: Qing Fei Yin
Points	LU-9, REN-12, REN-17, REN-22, ST-36, ST-40, UB-13, UB-20

Lung Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Soft, weak cough with clear thin sputum Physical and mental exhaustion Soft, weak voice Reluctance to speak Shortness of breath Pale face With Wei Qi Deficiency: Spontaneous perspiration (daytime) Low resistance to common cold Tendency to a blocked nose T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Weak
Treatment Principle	Reinforce the Lungs Strengthen Qi
Herb Formulas	Yu Ping Feng San Bu Fei Tang
Points	LU-9, REN-17, ST-36, UB-13, UB-43 LI-4, LU-9, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13

Lung And Spleen Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Protracted, incessant cough Expectoration of copious, clear, watery or white Phlegm Short, weak, breathing Asthma Spontaneous sweating Weak voice Reluctance to speak A general air of sadness or melancholy A waxy, pale complexion Rounded or hunched shoulders Four limbs tired Anorexia General lassitude Distention and pain of the epigastrium and abdomen Loose stools Severe cases: Frightens easily T: Pale with a thin crack C: White or White and greasy P: Thready and weak or Floating and weak
Treatment Principle	Reinforce the Spleen Benefit the Lungs Descend Lung Qi Disperse accumulation
Herb Formulas	Shen Ling Bai Zhu San Si Jun Zi Tang Wu Ji San Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Su Zi Jiang Qi Wan Jiu Fei Su He Wan
Points	LU-9, REN-17, SP-3, ST-36, UB-13, UB-20, UB-43 DU-12, DU-14, LU-5, LU-7, LU-9, PC-6, REN-6, ST-25, ST-36, UB-13, UB-20 Ear: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Intestines, Abdomen

Heart And Lung Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Shortness of breath Asthma Soft weak cough Prolonged bouts of coughing with dyspnea Expectoration of clear, watery Phlegm Suffocating sensation in the chest Spontaneous, weak perspiration All of the above manifestations are exacerbated by exertion Shiny white complexion Weak voice Catches colds easily T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Weak or Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Reinforce and Benefit Heart and Lung Qi
Herb Formulas	Bao Yuan Dan Si Jun Zi Tang Sheng Mai San
Points	HT-7, LU-9, REN-17, UB-13, UB-15

Liver Fire Scorches The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Coughing fits with hemoptysis Burning pain in chest and sides Dizziness Face and eyes red Bitter taste in mouth Dry lips Short-tempered Irascibility Restlessness Maybe dark urine Maybe constipation T: Red C: Thin, yellow and dry P: Wiry and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Liver Fire Purge the Lungs
Herb Formulas	Xie Bai San Dai Ge San
Points	LIV-2, LU-5, LU-6, LU-10, PC-6, UB-13, UB-18

Kidney Yang Deficiency With Water Flooding The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Edema of whole body particularly at and below the waist Pitting edema Low back pain, aching and heaviness Abdominal distention with full sensations Oliguria Cold limbs Face gray and congested or pale Feeling nervous and cold with mental weariness In severe cases: Ascites Edema of scrotum T: Pale and swollen C: Thin, white or Thick, white and sticky P: Deep and thready With Water Flooding the Lungs: Cough with copious, thin watery phlegm Asthma with phlegmy sound (wheezing) Dyspnea Facial edema Edema of limbs Dysuria T: Pale and swollen C: White and moist or White and greasy P: Superficial and tight
Treatment Principle	Warm Kidneys Promote diuresis
Herb Formulas	Zhen Wu Tang
Points	KI-7, REN-6, REN-9, SP-6, SP-9, ST-28, ST-36, UB-20, UB-22, UB-23, UB-39

Yang Deficiency With External Wind-Cold

Clinical Manifestations	Strong chills or shivering Possible mild fever Chronic aversion to Cold A desire to curl up Exhaustion Headaches General muscle pain Aching in the bones Anhidrosis or Spontaneous sweating When there is sweating, the aversion to Cold is more pronounced A low, soft voice Reluctance to speak Waxy, pale complexion Cold body and limbs There may be an exposure to Wind or Cold prior to the aggravation of the symptoms T: Pale and swollen C: White P: Deep and weak
Treatment Principle	Support Yang Clear the Exterior
Herb Formulas	Shen Fu Zai Zao Wan  Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang
Points	DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LU-7, REN-4, ST-36

Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Fever A bitter taste in the mouth Abdominal pain Diarrhea Headache Dysentery Abdominal spasms T: Red C: Yellow P: Rapid or Flooding
Treatment Principle	Clears Heat Alleviates dysenteric disorders Stops diarrhea Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
Herb Formulas	Huang Qin Tang
Points

Seasonal Evil

Clinical Manifestations	Sudden high fever Pain in the head and nape of the neck Painful body Harsh breathing Coughing up thick sputum Sore throat Red eyes Flushed face Chest oppression T: Normal C: Yellow P: Floating and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Seasonal Evil
Herb Formulas
Points	DU-13, DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LU-7, LU-9, LU-10, LU-11, SJ-5, UB-11, UB-12, UB-13

Dormant Evil

Clinical Manifestations	Headache Heart vexation Weary Shen Troubled sleep Red urine Dry mouth No desire to drink Delirious speech T: Red C: Yellow P: Rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Dormant Evil
Herb Formulas
Points	DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, UB-11, UB-12, UB-40