Stress

Tai Yang - Yang Ming

Clinical Manifestations	Severe fever and chills without sweat Intolerance of Cold Irritability Fidgeting Headache Cough Wheezing (asthma) Muscle aches General body aches Thirst Heaviness and aching of the entire body Shortness of breath Floating edema (severe) Restlessness Anhidrosis Fidgeting May be high fever Edema Dyspnea T: Normal C:Thin white or Yellow P: Floating and tight or Rapid or Tight and rapid or wiry and tight
Treatment Principle	Promote diaphoresis Release the Exterior Clear Interior Heat Relieve irritability
Herb Formulas	Da Qing Long Tang
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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
Points	GB-41, SJ-5 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 With Congeted 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
Points	GB-41, SJ-5, moxa or moxa needle REN-4, REN-6, REN-8, REN-12, SJ-6, ST-25, ST-36

Wei Stage: Damp-Heat (Altitude)

Clinical Manifestations	Headache (wrapping) Fever and chills, fever more pronounced or Chills with afternoon fever Heavy extremities Heavy sensations in the body Stifling sensation in the chest Nausea Dizziness Gastric and abdominal distension Sticky mouth No thirst T: Normal C: Greasy, white or Greasy, yellow P: Soft and rapid or Soft and slow or Wiry thin and soft
Treatment Principle	Clear Damp-Heat
Herb Formulas	San Ren Tang
Points	For fever: DU-14, bleed UB-40 For Wind-Heat: GB-20, LI-4, or SJ-5, LI-11, UB-12 For headaches: DU-23, DU-24, ST-8, Taiyang For Dampness: REN-9, SP-6, SP-9, ST-28, UB-20

Stomach Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Tightness in the chest Dyspnea Wheezing Shortness of breath Difficulty getting a deep and satisfying breath Little or no mucus Related to emotions During the episode, the patient is panicky or emotional Frequent sighing "Plum-pit" throat Anorexia Insomnia Palpitations Vague chest pain Premenstrual syndrome Irregular menstruation Breast tenderness T: Normal or with brown or purple stasis spots on the edges C: Thin and white P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Circulate Liver Qi Descend Lung Qi Stop asthma
Herb Formulas	Wu Mo Yin Zi Xiao Yao San For Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang For milder cases of Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire: Jia Wei Xiao Yao San For fullness and tightness in the chest associated with "plum-pit" Qi Stagnation: Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Xiao Yao Wan Cheng Xiang Hua Qi Wan Shu Gan Wan
Points	LI-4, LV-3, LIV-5, LIV-14, PC-5, PC-6, REN-11, REN-17, UB-13, UB-15, UB-18, Yintang

Heart And Liver Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Irritability Anxiety Palpitations Night sweats Dizziness Vertigo Dry throat and mouth no thirst Fidgeting Insomnia Insomnia due to stress Excessive dreams Lack of energy Weakness and fatigue Weak abdomen Restlessness Sleepiness Light-headedness Impatience T: Pale or Red and dry P: Wiry and rapid or Thready and rapid or Thready and weak or Thready and tight
Treatment Principle	Nourish Liver Blood Nourish the Heart Calm the Shen Clear Heat in Liver and Heart Eliminate irritability
Herb Formulas	Suan Zao Ren Tang
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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	Benefit the Heart, Gall Bladder and Kidneys Support Yang Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Qi Yang Yu Xin Dan
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Liver Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Soothe the Liver Clear Stagnation
Herb Formulas	Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang
Points	GB-40, GB-41, LIV-2, LIV-3, LIV-4, LIV-5, LIV-13, LIV-14, PC-6, SJ-6, SP-6, UB-18

Liver Qi Stagnation Phlegm And Qi Stagnant And Blocked

Clinical Manifestations	Feeling of obstruction in throat as if a slice of roast meat were stuck there which cannot be coughed up nor swallowed down. This sensation becomes more prominent during emotional upset and subsides when relaxed Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Slippery and wiry (slippery due to Phlegm)
Treatment Principle	Spread Qi Resolve Phlegm
Herb Formulas	Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Points	LI-18, LIV-3, PC-5, SI-17, SJ-6

Liver Qi Stagnation Invades The Spleen

Clinical Manifestations	Abdominal distention and pain Gas Borborygmus Diarrhea Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Women: Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pink C: White and greasy P: Slippery and wiry
Treatment Principle	Soothe the Liver Invigorate the Spleen
Herb Formulas	Xiao Yao San Hei Xiao Yao San
Points	LIV-3, LIV-13, SP-6, ST-25, ST-36, ST-37

Liver Qi Stagnation Invades The Stomach

Clinical Manifestations	Epigastric pain (worse when emotionally upset) Belching with acid regurgitation Nausea Vomiting Anorexia Epigastric distention Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Soothe the Liver Harmonize the Stomach
Herb Formulas	Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang Zuo Jin Wan Xiao Yao San Hei Xiao Yao San
Points	LIV-3, LIV-14, PC-6, REN-12

Liver Qi Stagnation With Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Irritability Short temper Restlessness Fever or tidal fever Red eyes Dry mouth and throat Palpitations Lower abdominal pain Difficult urination Painful urination Increased menstrual flow Uterine bleeding Early menstruation Aching in limbs Dizziness Mental instability Red face Thirst Turbid urine Alternating chills and fever Red cheeks Wheezing Nervousness Headache Red eyes Dry mouth Anorexia Infertility Abdominal pain Spontaneous sweating or night sweats with fever Anxiety Dry eyes Hypochondriac pain Anorexia Somnolence Insomnia Aching shoulders Five sole Heat Earache Premenstrual tension Hot flashes Fatigue Lassitude Depression Restlessness Constipation with flushing up Pale complexion Bitter taste in mouth Vertigo Abdominal distention near the umbilicus Epistaxis Irregular menstruation Heaviness in the lower abdomen T:Red or Red edges C: Thin and yellow P: Thready, rapid and wiry or Wiry and tight and rapid
Treatment Principle	Pacify the Liver Spread Liver Qi Strengthen the Spleen Nourish Blood and Yin Regulate menstruation Sedate the Heart Clear Heat
Herb Formulas	Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Points	HT-7, SP-6, Yintang, DU-20, KI-1, KI-16

Liver Qi Stagnation Attacks The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	A feeling of obstruction in throat as if a slice of roast meat were stuck there which cannot be coughed up nor swallowed down. This sensation becomes more prominent during emotional upset and subsides when relaxed. Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Women: Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Slippery and wiry (slippery due to Phlegm)
Treatment Principle	Spread Qi Resolve Phlegm.
Herb Formulas	Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Points	PC-5, LIV-3, SJ-6, LI-18, SI-17

Liver Qi Stagnation With Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Hypochondriac pain Headache Vertigo Bitter taste in the mouth Dizziness Frequent sighing Epigastric pain and distention Flatulence Dry mouth and throat Fatigue Anorexia Alternating chills and fever Irregular menstruation Breast distention Lassitude Insomnia Shoulder and back pain Rib pain Anxiety Tightness or fullness in the chest Cold extremities Pain in the arms and legs Heaviness of the head Night sweats Bloating and pain at the umbilicus and abdomen Diarrhea alternating with constipation Five Sole Heat Palpitations Malar flush Depression Irritability Increased desire to sleep T: Pink C: Thin white or yellow P: Wiry and Deficient or Wiry, tight and Deficient
Treatment Principle	Pacify the Liver Spread Liver Qi Strengthen the Spleen Nourish the Blood Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
Herb Formulas	Xiao Yao San Hei Xiao Yao San Chinese patent Medicines: Xiao Yao Wan Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan
Points	GB-40, GB-41, LIV-2, LIV-3, LIV-4, LIV-5, LIV-13, LIV-14, PC-6, SJ-6, SP-6, SP-10, UB-17, UB-18

Liver Fire

Clinical Manifestations	Severe, splitting headaches with dizziness The headaches are usually temporal Sudden tinnitus or deafness of short duration related to emotional stress, alcohol, tobacco or diet The tinnitus is usually high pitched There may be ear pain and discharge Flushed face Red, swollen, painful eyes Irascibility with violent angry outbursts Dry mouth and throat Bitter taste in mouth Thirst Vomiting sour or bitter liquid Insomnia Restlessness Hypochondriac pain Constipation or dry stools Maybe rib pain Constipation Concentrated urine In severe cases: Mania Hemoptysis Hematemesis Epistaxis Liver Fire Attacks the Lungs: Hemoptysis Rib pain which is severe when coughing Liver Fire Attacks the Stomach: Hematemesis T: Red tip and edges C: Thick, yellow, dry and rough P: Wiry, Excess and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear the Liver Purge Fire
Herb Formulas	Long Dan Xie Gan Tang modified For chronic cases: Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Long Dan Xie Gan Wan Ji Gu Cao Wan Niu Huang Jie Du Pian Ci Zhu Wan
Points	GB-12, GB-34, GB-37, LIV-2, UB-18, UB-19 GB-20, GB-34, GB-40, LI-5, LIV-2, LIV-3, SJ-3, SJ-5, SJ-17 With Yin Deficiency and Yang Rising: + KI-1, KI-3, UB-18, UB-23

Liver Yin Deficiency With Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Pale complexion Pale lips Blurred or failing vision Spots before the eyes Dizziness Dry eyes Pale nail beds Irritability A quick temper Poor memory Frightens easily Insomnia with difficulty falling asleep or frequent waking Much dreaming Restless sleep Maybe talking during sleep Severe: Sleep walking Tinnitus Waking with a dry throat or thirst Palpitations Numbness of the limbs Light menses or Amenorrhea Late menses T: Red and dry C: Little or None P: Wiry or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish the Liver Reinforce the Blood Nourish Yin Calm the Hun Clear Heat
Herb Formulas	Suan Zao Ren Tang With Liver Qi Stagnation: Yi Guan Jian Chinese Patent Medicines: An Shen Bu Niao Wan Suan Zao Ren Tang Pian
Points	Moxa or needle LIV-3, REN-4, SP-6, ST-36, UB-17, UB-18, UB-20 Anmian, GB-20, HT-7, LIV-3, PC-6, UB-15, UB-17, UB-18, UB-23, Yintang

Kidney Yang Deficiency: Kidney Qi Not Consolidated

Clinical Manifestations	Low back and knees aching and weak Hearing deficit Jing Gate Not Consolidated: Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Vaginal discharge Infertility Urinary disorder: Frequent, clear, abundant urination Dribbling after urination Incontinence of urine T: Pale and swollen with teethmarks C: Thin white P: Deep and thready
Treatment Principle	Consolidate the Kidneys Conserve Qi
Herb Formulas	Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Points	For spermatorrhea due to Kidney Qi Not Consolidated: 1. Jinggong, KI-3, KI-12, REN-4, REN-6, SP-6, UB-23, UB-52 2. REN-4, SP-6, UB-23 3. Jinggong, KI-3, KI-12, REN-4, ST-36 4. KI-12, REN-4, REN-6, SP-6, UB-23 For urinary incontinence and enuresis: 1. REN-3, SP-6, UB-22, UB-23, UB-28, UB-39 2. REN-3, SP-6, UB-22, UB-23, UB-28

Yang Deficiency With Dampness

Clinical Manifestations	Chills Diarrhea Vomiting Abdominal distention Cold limbs Palpitations Anxiety due to stress Edema T: Pale and swollen C: White or White and moist P: Soft and slow
Treatment Principle	Dispel Dampness Warm Yang
Herb Formulas	Fu Ling Si Ni Tang
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Damp-Heat In The Middle Jiao

Clinical Manifestations	Lethargy Anorexia Maybe jaundice No thirst or Thirst with no desire to drink Nausea Vomiting Afternoon fever Body aches A sallow complexion Scanty urination Diarrhea Chest discomfort Epigastric pain and distention Dull appearance Maybe disorientation Loose stools Maybe skin vesicles Heavy extremities Epigastric focal distention Fullness and tightness with very slight or no pain Dry heaves Vomiting Borborygmus Diarrhea Anorexia Stomach pain Abdominal pain Subcardiac distention Heartburn Resistance below the Heart Soft epigastrium Nausea Ascites Gurgling sounds T: Normal or with a red tip C: Thin, yellow and greasy P: Soft and rapid or Wiry and rapid or Wiry, tight and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Resolve Damp and turbidity
Herb Formulas	Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Points	REN-6, REN-12, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36