Forgetfulness, Poor Memory

Ying Stage Heat Attacks The Pericardium

Clinical Manifestations	High fever worse at night Thirst Insomnia Major mental problems Dramatic change of personality Delirium Speech difficulty Aphasia Poor memory Dizziness Maybe fainting Maybe coma Feverish extremities T: Deep red P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat in Pericardium
Herb Formulas	An Gong Niu Huang Wan Zi Xue Dan
Points	For memory loss as the primary complaint: 1. DU-14, DU -20, HT-7, ST-36, UB-15 2. DU-11, DU -20, KI-1, KI-21, LU-7, PC-5, PC-6, REN-14, UB-43 For memory loss in association with psychological or neurological disorders: DU-12, DU-13, GB-13, GB-39, PC-4, PC-7, REN-15, UB-7 To Clear Heat from the Heart: HT-3, PC-8, Sifeng, bleed Shixuan For delirium: + PC-7 To detoxify: + LI-11 To Pacify Heart and calm the Shen: + HT-5, HT-6, HT-7 To Nourish Yin: + KI-3, SP-6

Spleen And Kidney Yang Deficiency With Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Slow movement A torpid, dull affect Relatively scanty speech Severe: aphasia Difficulty thinking Chaotic speech Decreased memory Numbness of the limbs Loss of mental and physical sharpness and coordination T: Pale and dark maybe with Stasis maculae C: White and slimy P: Slippery or Thready and choppy
Treatment Principle	Warm the Kidneys Tonify the Spleen Dispel Phlegm Activate the Blood Transform Stasis
Herb Formulas	Fu Zi Nan Xing Yu Jin Tang
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Phlegm Obstructs The Heart Orifices

Clinical Manifestations	Disturbed consciousness Loss of memory Stares at people Cannot recognize people Talks to themselves Dazed Abnormal behavior Seizures T: Normal C: White and greasy P: Deep, wiry and slippery
Treatment Principle	Drive out Phlegm Open the Heart Orifices
Herb Formulas	Dao Tan Tang For constitutional Phlegm: Fu Ling Tang Jia Jian
Points	DU-15, DU-20, DU-26, PC-5, PC-7, SP-9, ST-40 DU-26, LIV-3, PC-7, ST-40 DU-20, HT-7, LIV-3, ST-40

Heart Yang Not Vigorous: Water Qi Insults The Heart With Kidney Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Dysuria Shortness of breath Dyspnea Dizziness Forgetfulness Muscular twitching Whole body edema Cold body Icy limbs Cold abdomen with watery stools Edema of limbs Cough Pale complexion Lips and nails cyanosed Soreness and aching of the shoulders and back Abdominal pain Diarrhea T: Pale or Purple (Lavender) C: White and greasy P: Deep or Deep and minute
Treatment Principle	Support Yang Expel Cold Promote diuresis
Herb Formulas	Zhen Wu Tang
Points	Moxa needle DU-4, KI-3, KI-7, PC-5, PC-6, REN-4, REN-6, REN-9, REN-17, SP-6, SP-9, UB-15, UB-23

Heart Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Irritability Easily startled Insomnia Much dreaming Poor memory Low grade fever Night sweats Five sole Heat Restlessness Dry mouth Thirst Dry throat Malar flush T: Red, dry C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Clear Heat Reinforce Heart Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan Zhi Gan Cao Tang Bu Yuan Yi Yin Tang
Points	HT-5, HT-6, HT-7, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7, REN-14, SP-6, UB-15

Heart Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Shortness of breath (especially on exertion) Excessive perspiration (in daytime) Symptoms worse after exertion or when tired Facial pallor Fatigue Weakness Suffocating sensation in chest Anxiety Apprehensiveness Worry Distress Palpitations Insomnia Forgetfulness Nocturnal emissions Spontaneous sweating T: Pale C: Thin and white or Little or None P: Weak or Big and weak or Intermittent
Treatment Principle	Reinforce and Strengthen Heart Qi
Herb Formulas	Miao Xiang San
Points	HT-7, PC-6, REN-6, REN-14, REN-17, ST-36, UB-15

Heart Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Irritability Anxiety Easily startled Insomnia Much dreaming Poor memory Dizziness Pale face and lips T: Pale P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Nourish Heart Blood Calm the Heart and Shen
Herb Formulas	Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang Gui Pi Tang Suan Zao Ren Tang] Zhi Gan Cao Tang Yang Xin Tang Heart Blood Deficiency #1 He Che Da Zao Wan #2
Points	HT-7, PC-6, REN-4, REN-14, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-17, UB-20, Rice-grain moxa SP-1

Heart Blood And Spleen Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Poor memory Forgetfulness Absent mindedness A short attention span Inability to concentrate Palpitations Insomnia with difficulty falling asleep Much dreaming Easily startled Anxiety Agitation Phobias Panic attacks Postural dizziness Dull complexion Blurred vision Fatigue Weakness Four limbs tired and lethargic Loss of appetite Distention and fullness of the epigastrium and abdomen after eating Loose stools Sallow complexion Bruising easily Copious, pale menses or Uterine bleeding or Light menstrual flow or Amenorrhea T: Pale C: White P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Reinforce and Benefit the Heart and Spleen Tonify Qi Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Gui Pi Tang Bai He Gan Mai Da Zao Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Gui Pi Wan Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan Bu Nao Wan An Shen Bu Nao Wan
Points	DU-20, HT-3, HT-7, REN-4, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-17, UB-20, UB-52, Yintang With much dreaming: + UB-42 HT-7, REN-4, SP-1, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-20 HT-7, PC-6, SP-6, ST-36, UB-52 With pronounced Heart Blood Deficiency: + UB-15 With much dreaming:+ UB-42 With Insomnia: + Anmian With weakness: + REN-6 With anorexia: + REN-12 With metrorrhagia or amenorrhea: + SP-1, SP-10, ST-39

Heart And Liver Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Insomnia with much dreaming Easily startled Forgetfulness Eye dizziness Both eyes dry and rough Twitching of the eyes Pain in the ribs and flanks Numbness of the limbs Stiffness and spasms of the tendons Low grade fever Night sweats Irregular, scanty menses T: Pale and thin C: Little P: Thready, choppy and forceless
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Reinforce the Blood Conceal Yang Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Suan Zao Ren Tang Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Points	HT-7, LIV-3, REN-4, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-17, UB-18

Heart And Gall Bladder Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Anxiety Apprehension Constant worry Poor concentration Timidity Shyness Easily startled Nervousness Irritability Restless sleep Insomnia Inability to get or maintain an erection Dizziness Emaciation Shortness of breath Constipation Dry mouth and throat Numbness Dry cough Cough with little or no sputum Cough with blood streaked sputum Spontaneous perspiration Night sweats Five Sole Heat due to stress Early menses Restlessness Dry tongue Pale copious menstrual flow Weakness Memory loss Excess dreams Fright Physical and mental fatigue Dry, hard stool Coarse skin Dry throat Weakness A skinny appearance A pale complexion T: Pale and shiny or Red C: Thin and white or None or Thin and greasy P: Knotted or Intermittent or Minute, forceless and Deficient or Thready and rapid or Wiry and thready
Treatment Principle	Augment Qi Restores the Pulse Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Miao Xiang San With impotence: Qi Yang Yu Xin Dan Chinese Patent Medicines: Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan Ding Xin Wan Yang Xin Ning Shen Wan Bu Nan Wan Jian Nao Wan
Points	HT-7, SP-6, Yintang, DU-20, KI-1, KI-16 DU-19, DU-24, HT-7, PC-5, PC-6, REN-14, ST-36, UB-15, Yintang For spontaneous sweating: + UB-43 DU-19, DU-24, GB-34, KI-4, LIV-3, LIV-12, PC-5, REN-4, REN-6, UB-18, UB-19, Yintang Ear: Shenmen, Heart, Subcortex, Sympathetic

Heart And Kidney Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Frequent urination Cloudy urine that resembles rice-water Seminal emissions Enuresis Disorientation Constipation Forgetfulness Anorexia T: Pale or Light pink C: Thin and white P: Thin, slow and frail or Deep and weak
Treatment Principle	Regulate and tonify the Heart and Kidneys Stabilize Jing
Herb Formulas	Sang Piao Xiao San
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Heart And Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Poor memory Insomnia with much dreaming Spermatorrhea with erotic dreams Premature ejaculation Irritability Irritation Easily startled Restlessness Palpitations Anxiety Panic attacks Dizziness Tinnitus Low back soreness Legs weak Afternoon tidal fever Night sweats Dry mouth and throat Red cheeks Five Sole Heat Urine short and red Serious cases: Nocturnal emission with dreams Impotence Premature ejaculation T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Reduce Fire Make Heart and Kidney communicate Calm She Shen
Herb Formulas	Jiao Tai Wan Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan Liu Wei Di Huang Wan  modified Gui Zhi Jian Long Gu Mu Li Tang For severe Yin Deficiency Fire or the disease follows a febrile disease: Huang Lian E Jiao Tang If Kidney Yin is particularly weak: Sheng Hui Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Jian Nao Wan Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan An Mian Pian With Shen disturbance: Bu Nao Wan
Points	DU-20, HT-7, HT-8, KI-3, LIV-3, PC-6, PC-7, UB-14, UB-15, UB-23, UB-52, Yintang With arrhythmias: + HT-5 HT-7, KI-3, PC-6, PC-7, UB-15, UB-23 HT-7, KI-1, KI-6, KI-7 With dizziness: + GB-20, LIV-2 or LIV-3 With night sweats: + SI-3 With palpitations: + PC-4 or PC-6 With spermatorrhea: + REN-4, UB-52 With tinnitus: + SI-19 For memory loss as the primary complaint: DU-20, GB-12 or UB-7, GB-20, REN-6, SP-6 For memory loss in association with psychological or neurological disorders: DU-20, KI-6, SP-6, UB-15, UB-23

Liver Yin Deficiency With Liver Yang Rising

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Impaired vision Night blindness Tinnitus Irascibility Throbbing headache with distended feeling Flushed face Blurred vision Red, dry eyes with feeling of grit in eye Dry mouth and throat with bitter taste in mouth Palpitations Headache Nervousness Forgetfulness Insomnia with much dreaming Dry throat Thirst Five Sole Heat (palms, soles and center of chest) Night sweats Light or late menses or Amenorrhea T: Red and dry C: Little or None P: Thready and wiry or Wiry and rapid (when Yang is Rising and Excess, pulse is forceful) or Thready and rapid when Yang is not prominent
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Pacify the Liver Subdue Yang
Herb Formulas	Jian Ling Tang
Points	DU-20, GB-20, GB-34, GB-43, KI-3, LIV-2, LIV-3, UB-18, UB-23

Liver And Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Facial complexion pale and sallow Both cheeks slightly red Dizziness Dry eyes Blurred vision Spots before the eyes Numbness of limbs Flaccid paralysis (Wei syndrome), weakness Tinnitus Deafness Forgetfulness Low back and knees sore and painful Throat dry and painful Five sole Heat Low-grade fever Night sweats Irritability Insomnia Stools difficult to pass Constipation Men: Spermatorrhea Women: Irregular menses or Scanty menses or Amenorrhea Vaginal discharge T: Red C: None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish and Reinforce the Liver and Kidneys
Herb Formulas	Qi Ju Di Huang Wan Yi Guan Jian Da Bu Yin Wan Liu Wei Di Huang Wan With Fire Flaring: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan With Damp-Heat and Blood Stagnation:
Points	KI-3, LIV-3, SP-6, UB-18, UB-23

Kidney Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Poor memory Mental and physical fatigue Lumbago: low back feels cold, weak and aching Feeling chilled Aversion to Cold Cold limbs General debility Pale face Urinary frequency with abundant, clear urine or Oliguria with edema Maybe nocturia Lassitude Withdrawn, subdued behavior Knees feel cold and aching Dizziness, worse with exertion Tinnitus Loss of hearing Impotence Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Low libido Fluid retention Female infertility ("uterus cold and infertile") Maybe anorexia Maybe loose stools Maybe chronic diarrhea or "cock crow" diarrhea T: Pale and swollen C: Thin and white P: Deep and thready - maybe slow
Treatment Principle	Warm and Reinforce Kidney Yang
Herb Formulas	Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Ba Wei Di Huang Wan) You Gui Wan Niu Che Shen Qi Wan Chinese Patent Medicines: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan Ren Shen Lu Rong Wan Ge Jie Bu Shen Wan Quan Lu Wan
Points	Moxa or moxa needle DU-4, KI-3, REN-4, UB-23 For chronic diarrhea, rectal prolapse and Vanquished Yang: + moxa DU-20, REN-8 Moxa or moxa needle DU-20, DU-4, KI-3, REN-4, SI-3, UB-23, UB-62 For Kidney Yang Deficiency impotence: moxa or moxa needle DU-4, DU-20, KI-3, REN-4, UB-23 For Kidney Yang Deficiency (Cock Crow) Diarrhea: moxa or moxa needle DU-20, KI-3, REN-4, UB-23

Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Mild dizziness which is worse with sex, overexertion and late nights Tinnitus or deafness Poor memory Forgetfulness Aching, soreness or weakness of low back Spermatorrhea or premature ejaculation Low grade fever or Afternoon fevers Five Sole Heat Fatigue Insomnia Tendency toward constipation Malar or facial flushing Aching in bones Aching in leg and heel T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Reinforce the Kidneys
Herb Formulas	Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Zuo Gui Wan  modified Chinese Patent Medicines: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan He Che Da Zao Wan With Deficient Heat: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan With tinnitus: Er Ming Zuo Ci Wan With visual disturbances: Ming Mu Di Huang Wan With Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency: Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Points	KI-3, KI-6, LU-7, REN-4, Taiyang, UB-15, UB-23, KI-1, KI-3, KI-6, REN-4, SP-6, UB-23

Kidney Yin Deficiency With Fire Flaring

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Tinnitus or deafness Poor memory Aching, soreness or weakness of the low back Spermatorrhea or Premature ejaculation Aching in the bones Aching in the leg and heel Dry mouth Thirst Night sweats Five Sole Heat Malar flush Low grade fever in the afternoon Dry throat, maybe recurrent sore throat Dry stools and/or Constipation Urine short and red Heightened libido If Heart Fire also Flares: Insomnia Frequent dreams Palpitations If Liver Yang also Rises: Dizziness Blurred vision T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Subdue Fire
Herb Formulas	Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan Zhu Sheng Teng Er Tang
Points	KI-1, KI-2, KI-3, KI-6, KI-9, KI-10, REN-4, SP-6, UB-23 If Heart Fire also Flares: HT-7, PC-7, UB-15 If Liver Yang also Rises: LIV-3, UB-18

Kidney Jing Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Poor memory Dizziness Tinnitus Loss of hearing Loss of visual acuity Low back and knees weak and aching Severe: Loss of recognition of close relatives and friends Forgetting events instantly Hair loss Graying or whitening of the hair Weakness Emaciation Weak sexual function Impotence Infertility Atrophy and weakness of the feet with difficulty walking Senility (premature or mature) Brittle bones Gradual deterioration of the hearing Frequent urination Nocturia In children: Retardation in mental and/or physical development Failure to thrive Late or incomplete closing of the fontanel Poor bone development Brittle bones T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Reinforce the Kidneys Benefit Jing
Herb Formulas	Zuo Gui Wan You Gui Wan Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang Bu Nao Wan Da Bu Yuan Jian Chinese Patent Medicines: Gui Ling Ji Ge Jie Da Bu Wan Ren Shen Lu Rong Wan Gui Lu Er Xian Jian
Points	DU-4, HT-7, KI-3, REN-4, UB-11, UB-15, UB-23 DU-4, DU-20, HT-7, KI-1, KI-3, KI-6, SI-3, UB-15, UB-23, UB-52, UB-62

Kidney Yin And Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Memory loss Palpitations Frequent dreams Dizziness Dry mouth Weakness Stiff and painful low back and knees A slightly wild look Gets cold easily Profuse, clear urination Diminished hearing Decreased libido T: Pale and soft with a red tip C: Thin and white or None P: Thready, weak and sinking
Treatment Principle	Nourish Kidney Yin Tonify Kidney Yang
Herb Formulas	Liu Wei Di Huang Wan modified
Points	DU-4, HT-7, KI-3, PC-6, PC-7, REN-4, REN-5, REN-6, UB-15, UB-23, UB-24 HT-7, KI-1, KI-6, KI-7 With dizziness: + GB-20, LIV-2 or LIV-3 With night sweats: + SI-3 With palpitations: + PC-4 or PC-6 With spermatorrhea: + REN-4, UB-52 With tinnitus: + SI-19 For memory loss as the primary complaint: DU-20, GB-12 or UB-7, GB-20, REN-6, SP-6 For memory loss in association with psychological or neurological disorders: DU-20, KI-6, SP-6, UB-15, UB-23

Qi And Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Lassitude Fatigue Shortness of breath Dizziness Tinnitus Palpitations Emaciation Lack of strength Dry, rough eyes Possible distended feeling in eyes A pale, lusterless face Possible malar flush Restless Insomnia Poor memory Scanty, yellow urination or Profuse, clear urination Dry, parched throat Tasteless feeling in the mouth Low back and knee soreness and Weakness Low grade fever Five sole heat Possible sweating Possible tremors of the hands and tongue Scanty intake Abdominal distention after meal Loose stools T: Red C: Thin or Peeled P: Empty and rapid or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Tonify the Spleen Augment Qi Supplement the Kidneys Nourish Yin
Herb Formulas	Shen Qi Di Huang Tang
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Qi And Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Poor memory Dizziness that is usually mild and postural and worse with fatigue Fatigue Lethargy Low spirits Depression Loose stools Poor appetite Anorexia Weight loss Pale face Weakness Weariness General debility Weak voice Reluctance to speak Coughing Shortness of breath Loose stools Timidity Sweating with little or no exertion Palpitations Anxiety Phobias Panic attacks Blurred vision Spots before the eyes Insomnia Dry skin Dry hair Pale face, lips and nails Scanty periods or Amenorrhea Turbid urine Bruises easily Maybe nocturnal emissions T: Pale or Pale, thin and dry C: Thin and white P: Weak or Thin and choppy
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi Nourish the Blood
Herb Formulas	Gui Pi Tang Ba Zhen Tang Nu Ke Ba Zhen Wan Qi and Blood Deficiency #1 Qi Xue Xu Tang With Cold symptoms: Shi Quan Da Bu Tang With Spleen Yang Deficiency: Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan With spontaneous sweating: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Post hemorrhage: Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang  modified Chinese Patent Medicines: Ba Zhen Wan Dang Gui Ji Jing With Cold symptoms: Shi Quan Da Bu Wan With Spleen Qi Sinking: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan
Points	DU-20, REN-6, SP-6, ST-36, UB-20 With palpitations: + PC-6, UB-15 With insomnia: + Anmian, HT-7 KI-3, LIV-3, LU-9, SP-6, ST-36, UB-11, UB-17 DU-11, KI-21, LU-7, UB-43 HT-7, LI-4, REN-4, SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-43 LI-4, SP-10, ST-36

Qi , Blood And Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Fatigue Anorexia Dizziness Pale face Weak voice Reluctance to speak Sweating with little or no exertion Dizziness Palpitations Insomnia Dry skin Dry hair Poor memory Paleness Scanty periods Chills Cold limbs Inability to get warm Loose stools Profuse clear urine Spontaneous sweating Lassitude T: Pale C: White or Thin, white and dry P: Slow, deep and weak or Empty or Thready and rapid or Weak
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi and Blood Strengthen the Spleen Tonify Yang
Herb Formulas	Ren Shen Dang Shao San
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Qi Blood And Yin Deficiency With Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Lassitude Fatigue Shortness of breath Dizziness Tinnitus Palpitations Emaciation Lack of strength Dry, rough eyes Possible distended feeling in eyes A pale, lusterless face Possible malar flush Restless Insomnia Poor memory Dry, parched throat Tasteless feeling in the mouth Low back and knee soreness and weakness Low grade fever Five Sole heat Possible sweating Possible tremors of the hands and tongue Scanty intake Abdominal distention after meal Loose stools T: Red C: Thin or Peeled P: Empty and rapid or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi and Blood Promote urination Activate the Blood Dispel Blood Stasis Nourish Yin Generate fluids Clear Heat Drain Kidney Fire Cool the Blood
Herb Formulas	Yi Qi Yang Yin Huo Xue Fang
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Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Poor memory Palpitations Dizziness Chronic, prolonged vertex headache Heaviness or tightness in the chest Boring pain under the ribs Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Purple, possible purple or red spots Red purple if there is Heat Blue purple if there is Cold C: White P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy
Treatment Principle	Invigorate the Blood Break up Stagnation Nourish the Blood
Herb Formulas	Dai Di Dan Tang
Points	LIV-2, SP-6 LIV-14, SP-6 UB-17 LI-4, SP-6 PC-3, UB-40 HT-7, PC-7 LIV-2, LIV-3, LIV-8, LIV-13, LIV-14 SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-40

Blood And Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Forgetfulness Poor memory Absent mindedness Short attention span Inability to concentrate Slow speech Dull senses A blank expression T: Dark or pale purple with echymoses and dark sublingual veins C: Greasy and white P: Slippery and choppy or Thready and choppy
Treatment Principle	Transform Phlegm Invigorate the Blood Eliminate Stasis
Herb Formulas	Shou Xing Wan If forgetfulness follows head trauma: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang  modified Chinese Patent Medicines: Fu Fang Dan Shen Pian Sheng Tian Pian Jing Gu Du Sheng Wan Fu Ke Wu Jiao Wan
Points	DU-20, LI-4, PC-4, Sishencong, SP-3, SP-6, ST-40, UB-15, UB-17, UB-23, UB-52 If forgetfulness follows head trauma: + GB-20

Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Palpitations Insomnia Dry skin Dry hair Poor memory Paleness Fatigue Scanty periods with pale dilute Blood Vertigo Blurred vision Tingling of the limbs Palpitations Afternoon fever Dry stools Delayed menstruation Dull pale complexion Dream disturbed sleep Dry skin T: Pale and thin C: Thin, white and dry P: Thready and rapid or Weak or Choppy
Treatment Principle	Nourish Blood Tonify the Spleen
Herb Formulas	Ren Shen Zi Xue Tang Si Wu Tang Jia Wei
Points	LIV 3, SP-6, ST-36, UB 11, UB-17

Jing And Blood Deficiency Due To Kidney, Heart And Spleen Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Fatigue Heavy and painful lower back Dream-disturbed sleep General weakness Lack of interest in food or drink Fever Night sweats Seminal emission Forgetfulness Toothache Dizziness Gum swelling General pitted edema which is worse in the lower body Vaginal discharge Discharge of rice-water like urination without dysuria Aversion to Cold Impotence Decreased libido Emaciation Loose teeth Signs of premature aging Abdominal Cold Easily frightened T: Pale or Pale and thick C: Smooth and white P: Moderate and weak or Deep and weak
Treatment Principle	Tonify the Spleen and Kidneys Nourish the Heart Enrich Yin Nourish the Blood and Yang Augment Qi
Herb Formulas	Huan Shao Dan
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Middle Jiao Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Pterygium Tinnitus Hearing loss Diminished visual and aural acuity Blurred vision Abdominal pain Forgetfulness Dizziness Light headedness Anorexia Spontaneous sweating Chronic diarrhea
Treatment Principle	Strengthen and raise the Qi of the Middle Jiao Improve visual and aural acuity
Herb Formulas	Yi Cong Ming Tang
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Blood Stagnation In The Lower Jiao Due To Blood Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Firmness and distention in the lower abdomen which is painful and gives resistance on pressure Smooth urination Manic behavior Forgetfulness Black stools that are easy to expel Delayed menstruation Amenorrhea Irregular menstruation Coagulated blood Thirst Dry mouth Polyuria Liver spots indicating stagnant blood found on the face, lips, tongue, limbs and finger nails T: Purplish C: Normal P: Deep, slow and irregular
Treatment Principle	Break up and dispel Blood Stasis Clear Heat
Herb Formulas	Di Dang Tang
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Shock (Other Than Head Injuries)

Clinical Manifestations	Forgetfulness Insomnia Dream disturbed sleep Flashbacks Panic attacks Palpitations Hair loss Loss of appetite Dizziness Depression Lack of motivation T: Slightly p[ale C: Little or None P: Hollow
Treatment Principle	Tonify Yin and Yang Harmonize the Ying and Wei Astringe Jing
Herb Formulas	Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
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Aging

Clinical Manifestations	Forgetfulness Constipation Excess thirst Dry mouth and/or throat Dry skin Chronic cough (usually dry) Night sweats Fatigue, T: Red and dry C: Little or None P: Thready
Treatment Principle	Nourish and tonify the organs
Herb Formulas	Bu Wang San Gu Ben Wan  modified
Points	DU-4, DU-20, LI-4, SP-6, ST-36, UB-43