AIDS (ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME)/HIV (HUMAN IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY VIRUS) / ARC (AIDS RELATED COMPLEX)

GENERAL

Clinical Manifestations	There are four types: 1. Lung type 2. CNS ( Central Nervous System) type 3. Stomach and Intestine type 4. Fever type Common symptoms: Fever Night sweats Unexplained weight loss Swollen lymph glands in the neck, under the arms or in the groin area Excessive fatigue Diarrhea White spots or unusual blotches in the mouth Persistent coughing Dyspnea Multiple purplish blotches and bumps on the skin Loss of hemoglobin producing functions Complications: Pneumocystitis carinii Pulmonary failure Karposi's sarcoma (red or purple nodules which start at the head and neck, develop quickly and move to the lymph nodes, oral cavity, Liver, Spleen, anus, bone marrow and eventually to the whole body) Candida albicans Skin infections Herpes zoster Fungal infections Transmitted by: Sexual contact Blood transfusion Injection Mother to baby (through the placenta or through nursing) Aids Related complex (ARC): Fever Diarrhea Weight loss Skin lesions Generalized lymphadenopathy
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas	For strengthening the immune system: Xiao Chai Hu Tang modified Yu Ping Feng San modified AIDS/HIV #2 AIDS/HIV #4 For weight loss: AIDS/HIV #3 For dormant Heat: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Chinese Patent Medicines for when the Heat is moving out: Yin Qiao San Gan Mao Ling Tang Xuan Li Fei Wan Complications: A. Herpes Zoster: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang B. Diarrhea: 1. Acute diarrhea with symptoms of gastritis: Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang 2. Chronic diarrhea due to Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency: Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang 3. Chronic diarrhea due to inflammation of the Large Intestine: Wu Mei Wan 4. Persistent diarrhea caused by amebiasis and giardiasis: Bai Tou Weng Tang 5. Severe diarrhea caused by cryptosporidiosis: Diarrhea Enema #1 6. Diarrhea due to Wind-Cold with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency: Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang modified 7. Diarrhea due to Damp-Heat: Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang Jia Wei C. Candidiasis, stomatitis, thrush esophagitis: Li Zhong Tang modified D. Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP): PCP #1 Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang modified E. Hepatitis: Yin Chen Hao Tang 1. With Dampness Stagnation: Yin Chen Wu Ling San F. Karposi's sarcoma, lymphadenopathy: AIDS/HIV #8 AIDS/HIV #9 For Karposi's sarcoma due to Qi and Blood Stagnation: Jie Du Hua Yu Wan For Karposi's sarcoma due to accumulated toxins: Sheng Ma Xiao Du Yin G. Syphilis: AIDS/HIV #10 H. Anemia: AIDS/HIV #11 With Blood Stagnation (use before tonifying): AIDS/HIV #12 I. Vomiting: Due to External Evils Attacking the Stomach: Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang modified Due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold: Li Zhong Tang modified Due to Tan Yin: Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang + Xiao Ban Xia Tang modified J. Coughing and Asthma: Due to External Wind-Heat: Yin Qiao San modified Due to Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency: Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang modified K. Spontaneous Sweating and Night Sweats: Due to Inconsolidation of the Exterior: Yu Ping Feng San modified L. Insomnia: Due to Liver Fire: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang modified Due to Heart and Gallbladder Qi Deficiency: An Shen Ding Zhi Wan modified M. Scrofula or lymphadenopathy: Due to Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm Congestion: Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan modified Due to Phlegm and Blood Stagnation: Xi Huang Wan modified N. Sore throat: Due to Wind-Heat (tonsillitis): Shu Feng Jing Wei Tang modified Due to Excess Heat in the Lungs and Stomach: Qing Yan Li Ge Tang modified Due to Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency: Bai He Gu Jin Tang modified O. Thrush: Due to Heart and Spleen Heat Stagnation: Liang Ge San modified P. Herpes: Due to Toxic Dampness: Wei Ling Tang modified Topical for unbroken blisters: Shuang Bai San Jin Huang San Topical for ruptured blisters: Si Huang San Qing Dai Gao Q. Poor vision: Due to Wei Stage Damp-Heat: San Ren Tang modified R. Abdominal masses: Due to Qi and Blood Stagnation: Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang modified Due to Qi Deficiency with Qi and Blood Stagnation: Ba Zhen Tang modified S. Stranguria: Due to Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao: Ba Zheng San modified Due to Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation: Dai Di Dang Wan modified
Points	For direct treatment of the pathogen: Points to Clear Heat: DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, SJ-7 Points to Resolve Dampness: SP-3, SP-9, UB-22 Points to Resolve Damp-Heat: DU-9, GB-41 For Wei Qi Deficiency: DU-4, REN-4, REN-6, SP-6, ST-36, UB-13, UB-17, UB-23 Moxa REN-4, REN-6, REN-8 To clear Heat and detoxify: DU-14, KI-9, LI-11, SP-10, UB-20 For middle and late stage AIDS: DU-14, REN-4, ST-36, UB-43 For weakness: UB-17, UB-23 For perspiration: HT-6, KI-7 For anorexia, loose stools and diarrhea: SP-9, UB-20 For lymph node enlargement: GB-41, SJ-10 For macular eruptions and edema: SP-6, SP-10 To increase immunity: LI-4, LI-11 For abdominal pain and anorexia: ST-36 For scrofula, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and fatigue: LI-10 For red rashes, eczema and itchy skin: LI-4, LI-11, SJ-6, SP-10 For Blood Stagnation: SJ-6, SP-6, SP-10 For coughing and chest congestion: LI-11, LU-1, LU-5, LU-7, LU-10 Coughing and Asthma: Due to External Wind-Heat: DU-14, GB-20, LI-4, LU-7, UB-13 Due to Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency: KI-3, KI-7, ST-36, UB-13, UB-23 For vomiting: Due to External Evils Attacking the Stomach: LI-4, PC-6, REN-12, ST-36 Due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold: REN-4, REN-12, SP-4, moxa REN-8 Due to Tan Yin: PC-6, REN-12, SP-4, ST-40 With tuberculosis: KI-6, LU-7, LU-9, LU-10, REN-4, REN-17, UB-43 With Karposi's sarcoma: 1. LU-6, SP-6, UB-13, UB-17 2. LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, SJ-6, SP-6, SP-10 For Karposi's sarcoma due to Qi and Blood Stagnation: LIV-3, REN-17, SP-10, ST-3, UB-17 For Karposi's sarcoma due to cumulated toxins: DU-14, REN-12, SP-9, ST-36, ST-40, UB-20 With folliculitis: LI-4, LIV-2, LIV-3, SJ-6, SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-20 With seborrheic dermatitis: GB-20, GB-21, LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5, SP-9 With herpes simplex: Facial: GB-20, LI-4, LU-7, UB-12 Genital:GB-41, LIV-2, LIV-3, LIV-5, LIV-8, LIV-10, LIV-11, SJ-5 With herpes zoster: SP-6, SP-9, ST-36 To clear Heat: + LI-11, SP-10 To expel Wind: + GB-31, LI-4, LI-11 Intercostal: + GB-34, GB-41, SJ-6 Head: + LI-4, LI-11, SJ-5 Lower Jiao: GB-41, SP-9, UB-40 With psoriasis: To clear Heat: + DU-14, LI-4, UB-40 To expel Wind and Heat: + LI-11, SJ-6, UB-18 To nourish the Blood: + SP-6, UB-17, UB-20 To dispel Blood Stasis: + SP-10 To counteract the deleterious effects of antibiotics: REN-12, SP-3, SP-6 With Cold-Dampness: moxa needle REN-6, SP-6, SP-9, ST-25, UB-22 For diarrhea due to Wind-Cold with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency: LI-4, REN-12, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36 For diarrhea due to Damp-Heat: LI-11, SP-9, ST-25, ST-37 Spontaneous Sweating and Night Sweats: Due Inconsolidation of the Exterior: KI-7, LI-4, REN-6, SP-6, ST-36 Insomnia: Due to Liver Fire: HT-7, KI-3, LIV-3, PC-6 Due to Heart and Gallbladder Qi Deficiency: HT-7, PC-7, ST-36, UB-15 Scrofula or lymphadenopathy: Due to Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm Congestion: GB-41, LIV-13, SJ-10, ST-40 Due to Phlegm and Blood Stagnation: LI-11, SJ-10, ST-40, UB-17 Sore throat: Due to Wind-Heat (tonsillitis): DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, LU-7, LU-11 Due to Excess Heat in the Lungs and Stomach: LI-11, REN-22, ST-40, ST-44, ST-45 Due to Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency: KI-3, KI-6, LU-10, SJ-21 Thrush: Due to Heart and Spleen Heat Stagnation: LI-4, LI-11, PC-8, SI-1, ST-40 Poor vision: Due to Wei Stage Damp-Heat: LI-4, Qiuhou, SP-9, ST-36, UB-1 Abdominal masses: Due to Qi and Blood Stagnation: LIV-3, REN-6, REN-17, SP-10, UB-17 Due to Qi Deficiency with Qi and Blood Stagnation: LIV-13, SP-9, SP-10, UB-17, UB-18, UB-20 Stranguria: Due to Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao: LIV-2, REN-3, SP-6, SP-9, UB-28 Due to Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation: KI-3, REN-3, REN-6, ST-28, UB-28

TAI YANG - YANG MING

Clinical Manifestations	Fever and chills with fever increasing and chills decreasing Headache Whole body pain Anhidrosis Stiffness and pain of the extremities Orbital pain Eye pain Shoulder and neck tension Dry nasal passages Irritability Insomnia Thirst Epistaxis T: Normal C: Thin and yellow P: Floating and slightly flooding
Treatment Principle	Dispel Wind Release the muscle layer Clear Interior Heat
Herb Formulas	Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang modified
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QI STAGE: SPLEEN AND SROMACH DAMP-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Fever Dry mouth Sore throat Mouth ulcers Pressure headache - like a bandage Gastric distension Poor appetite Heaviness Body aches Chest distension Foul-smelling diarrhea Dysentery Lower limb ulcers Short, red urine T: Red C: Greasy and yellow P: Soft and rapid or Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clean Damp-Heat and toxins
Herb Formulas	Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan modified With prominent blisters, itching of the external genitalia and ulcerations of the lower limbs: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang modified
Points	DU-14, GB-34, LI-11, PC-7, ST-41, UB-40 LI-4, LI-11, SP-6, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36

YING AND XUE STAGE HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	High fever Bleeding Hematemesis Epistaxis Hemoptysis Hematochezia Hematuria Purplish-red or black skin rashes (maculae) Forgetfulness Irritability Chest pain Black, tarry stools Abdominal distension and fullness Thirst with an inability to swallow Menorrhagia Mania Delirium Desire to rinse the mouth with water without swallowing it Black tarry stools Hematuria T: Scarlet with prickles or Deep purplish P: Thin and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Relieve Fire toxicity Cool the Blood Nourish the Yin Dispel Blood Stasis Stop bleeding
Herb Formulas	Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang modified For a fever: Qing Ying Tang modified
Points	For a fever: DU-14, LI-11, PC-5, UB-40, 12 Jing Well points

PHLEGM-HEAT ACCUMULATING IN THE LUNGS

Clinical Manifestations	Coughing with little or copious, yellow, sticky Phlegm Chest pain Dry mouth Bitter taste in the mouth Asthma T: Normal C: Yellow and greasy P: Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Transform Phlegm Stop coughing Alleviate asthma
Herb Formulas	Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan modified With coughing and asthma: Qing Jin Hua Tan Wan modified
Points	LI-11, LU-1, LU-5, ST-40, UB-13 With coughing and asthma: LI-11, LU-5, LU-7, ST-40, ST-44

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) Aversion to Wind Low resistance to common cold Tendency to a blocked nose Maybe chills and fever T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Weak or Deep and thready
Treatment Principle	Reinforce the Lungs Strengthen Qi
Herb Formulas	Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Yu Ping Feng San Bu Fei Tang modified With Heat: AIDS/HIV #6
Points	LU-9, REN-17, ST-36, UB-13, UB-43 LU-7, LU-9, REN-17, ST-36, UB-13 DU-20, REN-6, ST-36, UB-13, UB-43

LUNG YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Severe, dry hacking cough No sputum expectorated Small amounts of difficult to expectorate sputum Blood tinged sputum (when Yin Deficiency Fire is present) Afternoon fever Night sweats Malar flush (especially in afternoon) Five Sole Heat Dry mouth and throat Itching in throat Hoarse voice, low voice or loss of voice Emaciation T: Red and dry C: None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Moisten the Lungs
Herb Formulas	Bai He Gu Jin Tang Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang For emaciation and weakness: Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Points	KI-3, KI-6, LU-1, LU-5, LU-6, LU-7, LU-9, LU-10, ST-36, UB-13, UB-17, UB-23, UB-43 LU-5, REN-23, SP-6, ST-36, UB-13 For emaciation and weakness: LU-1, LU-5, LU-9, UB-13, UB-43

LUNG QI AND YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Catches Cold easily Influenza Low-grade or tidal fever Night sweats Sore, dry throat Swollen glands Chronic cough with sparse sputum or Phlegm mixed with Blood Sputum difficult to expectorate Shortness of breath A white face Spontaneous perspiration Dry mouth and tongue Dry, itchy skin Continuous rashes when severe Palpitations with a stifling sensation in chest Fatigue Lassitude Listlessness Emaciation Weakness Irritability Thirst Dry throat Insomnia A soft, weak voice Listless speech Rhinitis Sinusitis Tonsillitis T: Red and dry or Pink and dry or Pale, moist and smooth C: Changeable: Thin and dry or Thick, white and greasy or Yellow P: Deficient and rapid or Irregular and slow or Thready and deficient or Consistently irregular or Deep, thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Augment Qi Generate Fluids Clear Heat Preserve Yin Stop Excess perspiration
Herb Formulas	Sheng Mai San modified Xiao Chai Hu Tang Da Ding Feng Zhu modified For Heat in the Lung meridian and infection: Niu Huang Jie Du Pian For weakness and recovery from infection: Da Bu Yin Wan For Lung Yin Deficiency: Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang For Lung Qi Deficiency: Bu Fei Tang Yu Ping Feng San
Points	LI-4, LI-11, LU-1, LU-7, LU-9, REN-12, REN-17, UB-13 For sinusitis: moxa DU-12, DU-14, needle LI-20, Yintang DU-14, KI-3, KI-7, LU-5, UB-13, UB-43 Ear: Endocrine, Lung, Large Intestine

LUNG AND SPLEEN QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Protracted, incessant, weak cough Expectoration of copious, clear, watery or white Phlegm Short, weak, breathing Asthma and panting which is worse with exertion Aversion to Wind Catches cold easily Spontaneous sweating Weak voice Lethargy Easily fatigued A soft voice Reluctance to speak A general air of sadness or melancholy A waxy, pale complexion Rounded or hunched shoulders Four limbs tired Anorexia Maybe copious mucus Food allergies General lassitude Distention and pain of the epigastrium and abdomen Loose stools Severe cases: Frightens easily Spleen Deficiency predominant: Worse with dietary irregularities Lung Deficiency predominant: Worse with weather changes Frequent sneezing Runny nose T: Pale with a thin crack C: White or White and greasy P: Thready and weak or Floating and weak or Soft
Treatment Principle	Reinforce the Spleen Benefit the Lungs Descend Lung Qi Transform Phlegm Disperse accumulation
Herb Formulas	Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang For postpartum, post-menstrual or post-hemorrhage dyspnea and shortness of breath: Shi Quan Da Bu Tang Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang For coughing and asthma: Liu Jun Zi Tang + Bu Fei Tang modified Chinese Patent Medicines: Su Zi Jiang Qi Wan Jiu Fei Su He Wan Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan Ge Jie Da Bu Wan Ren Shen Yang Rong 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 DU-14, ST-36, ST-40, UB-13 With severe panting: + Dingchuan or LI-18 With chest oppression: + PC-6, REN-17 LU-9, REN-6, REN-12, SP-6, ST-36, UB-13, UB-20, UB-43 For coughing and asthma: LU-9, SP-3, ST-36, UB-13, UB-20 Ear: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Intestines, Abdomen Cupping: Upper back points Scarring plaster: Place a plaster of Bul. Allii Sativi Da Suan or Hb. cum Rx. Asari Xi Xin on DU-14 and/or UB-43 for two to three days to strengthen Wei Qi.

LUNG AND SPLEEN QI, YIN AND BLOOD DEFICIENCY AND KIDNEY YIN DEEFICIENCY WITH FIRE RISING

Clinical Manifestations	Severe, dry hacking cough or Protracted, incessant cough No sputum expectorated or Expectoration of copious, clear, watery or white Phlegm or Small amounts of difficult to expectorate sputum Blood tinged sputum (when Yin Deficiency Fire is present) Short, weak, breathing Asthma Afternoon fever Night sweats Malar flush (especially in afternoon) Five sole Heat Dry mouth and throat Itching in throat Hoarse voice, low voice or loss of voice Emaciation Four limbs tired Anorexia General lassitude Distention and pain of the epigastrium and abdomen Loose stools Severe cases: Frightens easily T: Pale or Red or Pink C: Thin and white or Little or None P: Deep, thready and weak or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Tonify the Lungs and Spleen Strengthen Qi Nourish Yin
Herb Formulas	Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan modified
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DAMP-HEAT INJURES THE SPLEEN

Clinical Manifestations	Anorexia Abdominal distention and discomfort Suffocating sensation in the chest Epigastric mass Maybe abdominal pain on palpation Yang jaundice (sclera and skin are bright yellow) Dislike of oily foods Nausea Vomiting Lassitude Scanty, dark urine Maybe thirst or thirst with no desire to drink Diarrhea with foul smell or Constipation Fever Sweet sticky taste or bitter taste in mouth T: Pink C: Thick, yellow and greasy (maybe sticky) P: Soft and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Benefit Dampness
Herb Formulas	Fu Fang Yue Quan Ji Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan Yi Yi Ren Tang modified With a fever: Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan modified With prurutus: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang modified
Points	LI-11, REN-12, SP-9, ST-36, ST-44, UB-20 For Damp-Heat Diarrhea: LI-4, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36, ST-44, UB-25 For Damp-Heat Dysentery: LI-4, LI-11, SP-9, ST-25, ST-37, ST-44 With Damp-Heat injuring the Large Intestine: DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36, ST-37, ST-44 With a fever: DU-14, LI-11, SP-4, SP-9, ST-36 With prurutus: LI-11, SP-9, SP-10, ST-36

SPLEEN AND STOMACH QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Sallow complexion Fatigue Lack of energy Anorexia Palpitations Severe indigestion Frequent gas Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Loose stools or Diarrhea or Constipation Neuropathy Shortness of breath Profuse perspiration T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: White with sticky curd in the middle P: Even, forceless and deficient or Slow and slippery or Deep and wiry
Treatment Principle	Strengthen the Spleen Benefit Qi
Herb Formulas	Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang Gui Pi Tang Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Si Jun Zi Tang modified To prevent AIDS Related Complex (ARC): ARC #1 For emaciation and weakness: Si Jun Zi Tang modified For diarrhea: Shen Ling Bai Zhu San modified For anorexia: Bao He Wan modified Yi Gong San modified For thrush: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang modified
Points	LIV-13, REN-12, SP-3, SP-5, SP-6, ST-36, UB-20 REN-9, SP-3, SP-4, SP-5, SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-20, UB-21 For diarrhea: + DU-20, UB-25 For neuropathy: + Bafeng, GB-34, SP-9, moxa REN-8, ST-36 REN-12, SP-3, SP-6, ST-36, UB-20, UB-21 With Dampness: + SP-2, ST-8 With Damp-Heat: + DU-9, GB-41, LI-11 REN-4, SP-4, SP-6, ST-25, ST-36, UB-20, UB-21 REN-12, ST-25, ST-36, UB-20 Ear: Spleen, Stomach, Endocrine Heart With Body Fluid Deficiency: REN-12, SP-3 For emaciation and weakness: REN-4, REN-12, ST-36, UB-20, UB-21 For diarrhea: REN-12, SP-6, ST-25, ST-36, UB-20 For anorexia: 1. Lineiting, REN-6, REN-12, ST-25, ST-36 2. LI-4, REN-12, ST-36, UB-20 For thrush: PC-8, REN-6, REN-12, ST-36

SPLEEN QI DEFICIENCY WITH DAMPNESS

Clinical Manifestations	Exhausted Spirit Weakness Emaciation No desire for food or drink Nausea Vomiting Abdominal distention and fullness A sallow or yellow facial complexion Edema in limbs, especially lower limbs Maybe anasarca Maybe abdominal distention Loose stools Physical and mental fatigue T: Pale C: White and moist or White and sticky P: Soft and even or Empty, moderate and even
Treatment Principle	Warm Yang Strengthen the Spleen Benefit Qi Move water
Herb Formulas	Shen Ling Bai Zhu San modified
Points	REN-12, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36, UB-20 REN-6, REN-9, SP-6, SP-9, ST-28, ST-36, UB-20, UB-22, UB-23

CENTRAL QI SINKING

Clinical Manifestations	Prolonged enduring diarrhea Exhausted Spirit Weakness Faint, feeble voice Dizziness Blurred vision Spontaneous perspiration Prolapse of one or more organs Sallow complexion Anorexia Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Shortness of breath Emaciation T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: White P: Even or Soft and thready or Empty, soft and forceless
Treatment Principle	Strengthen the Spleen Benefit Qi Reinforce the Center Invigorate Yang
Herb Formulas	Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Points	DU-20, REN-4, ST-36, UB-20 DU-20, other points are selected according to the type of prolapse

SPLEEN QI AND HEART BLOOD DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Insomnia Much dreaming Anxiety Irritability Agitation Whole body weakness Dizziness Easily startled Poor memory Four limbs tired and lethargic Cold limbs Loss of appetite Itching skin Distention and fullness of the epigastrium and abdomen Loose stools or Diarrhea Ashen, white face or Sallow complexion Facial rashes Copious, pale menses Uterine bleeding or Light menstrual flow or Amenorrhea T: Pale C: White and greasy P: Thready and weak or Deep and forceless
Treatment Principle	Reinforce and Benefit the Heart and Spleen
Herb Formulas	Gui Pi Tang modified For Insomnia: Gui Pi Tang modified For reduced visual acuity: Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang modified
Points	HT-7, PC-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-17, UB-20 HT-7, REN-4, SP-1, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-20 For Insomnia: HT-7, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15 For reduced visual acuity: HT-7, ST-1, ST-36, UB-1, UB-15

SPLEEN YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Sallow complexion Anorexia (maybe with vomiting) Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Loose stools or watery stools containing undigested food Shortness of breath Pain in the epigastrium with cold sensations (pain is relieved by warmth) Cold limbs Feeling chilled Frequent, clear urination Mental fatigue Maybe scanty urine with edema Maybe clear, watery vaginal discharge T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Deep and weak
Treatment Principle	Warm the Center Dispel Cold
Herb Formulas	Li Zhong Tang Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan
Points	Moxa LIV-13, REN-12, SP-3, SP-5, SP-6, ST-36, UB-20

SPLEEN AND KIDNEY QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Emaciation Weariness Inability to work Weakness Spontaneous perspiration Epigastric and abdominal lumps and fullness Diarrhea Borborygmus Low back and knee pain and weakness or Whole body edema Dizziness Tinnitus Seminal emission Impotence Ashen, white facial complexion A weak, faint, feeble voice T: Pale C:White P: Weak
Treatment Principle	Augment Qi Strengthen the Spleen Nourish the Kidneys Assist Yang
Herb Formulas	Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang + Ba Wei Di Huang Wan modified
Points	DU-20, REN-6, ST-36, UB-23

SPLEEN AND KIDNEY YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Body cold Limbs icy Aversion to Cold Complexion white and shiny Low back, knees and abdomen feel cold and painful Weak legs Lower abdomen feels cold and painful Loose stools containing undigested food “Cock-crow” diarrhea (occurs at about 5 am) Edema of face and limbs Dysuria Hair loss Itching skin Dizziness Vertigo Severe: Abdominal ascites T: Pale, moist and swollen C: Thin and white or White and greasy P: Deep, thready, weak and maybe slow
Treatment Principle	Warm and Reinforce the Spleen and Kidneys
Herb Formulas	Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan + You Gui Wan modified
Points	Moxa or moxa needle REN-4, REN-12, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36, UB-20, UB-23 Moxa or moxa needle DU-4, DU-20, KI-3, KI-7, KI-10, REN-6, ST-25, ST-36, UB-20, UB-21, UB-23, UB-32 Moxa or moxa needle REN-4, REN-12, ST-36, UB-20, UB-23

STOMACH YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	No appetite or Famished but with no desire to eat Abdominal distention after meals Dry stools Irritability with low grade fever Maybe dry retching or Hiccups T: Red C: Little and dry P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Nourish the Stomach
Herb Formulas	Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang For anorexia: Yi Wei Tang modified For vomiting: Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang modified
Points	KI-3, REN-12, SP-6, ST-36, UB-21 For anorexia: KI-3, KI-7, SP-6, ST-25, ST-36 For vomiting: KI-7, PC-6, SP-4, SP-6, ST-36

STOMACH QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Epigastric fullness and distention No desire for food and drink Frequent belching Borborygmus Loss of sensation of taste Stools not solid Urine clear and abundant T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Weak and Deficient
Treatment Principle	Strengthen Qi Invigorate the Spleen and Stomach
Herb Formulas	Liu Jun Zi Tang Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Points	REN-6, REN-12, SP-6, ST-21, ST-36, UB-20, UB-21

PHLEGM CONFUSES THE HEART ORIFICE

Clinical Manifestations	Full-blown ADS Mental confusion Palpitations Clouding of consciousness Talking to oneself Acting as if no one else is present Dull expression with blank stare Odd behavior Slow responses Dizziness Fullness of the chest Heart pain Maybe loss of consciousness Maybe falling to the ground Sound of phlegm in throat with gurgling T: Pink C: White and greasy P: Deep and slippery; maybe wiry
Treatment Principle	Clear Phlegm Open the Orifices
Herb Formulas	Di Tan Tang
Points	DU-20, DU-26, PC-6, PC-7, REN-14, ST-40 DU-16, DU-26, HT-7, PC-5, ST-40, UB-15, UB-18, UB-20, UB-62

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 T: Pale and swollen C: White P: Weak or Big and weak or Intermittent
Treatment Principle	Reinforce and Strengthen Heart Qi
Herb Formulas	Si Jun Zi Tang Bao Yuan Dan Zhi Gan Cao Tang
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	Suan Zao Ren Tang
Points	HT-7, PC-6, REN-4, REN-14, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-17, UB-20, Rice-grain moxa SP-1 With Heart Yin Deficiency: HT-6, HT-7, PC-6, REN-14, REN-15, SP-6, UB-17, UB-20

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 With insomnia: Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan modified
Points	HT-5, HT-6, HT-7, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7, REN-14, SP-6, UB-15 With Heart Blood Deficiency: HT-6, HT-7, PC-6, REN-14, REN-15, SP-6, UB-17, UB-20 With insomnia: HT-6, HT-7, KI-3, SP-10

HEART YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Shortness of breath Excessive perspiration (daytime) Above symptoms worse after exertion or when tired Cold limbs Fatigue Weakness Maybe chills Cyanosis Suffocating sensation in chest Depression Facial pallor T: Pale and swollen C: White P: Thready and weak or Knotted or Intermittent
Treatment Principle	Warm and Clear Heart Yang
Herb Formulas	Bao Yuan Dan Gui Zhi Gan Cao Long Gu Mu Li Tan Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang
Points	Moxa or moxa needle DU-25, HT-5, HT-7, HT-8, PC-3, PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7, REN-14, REN-17, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15

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	AIDS/HIV #7 Jia Wei Xiao Yao San Xiao Yao San modified
Points	HT-7, LIV-3, REN-6, REN-17, SP-6, ST-36 LIV-3, LIV-13, SP-6, ST-25, ST-36, ST-37

LIVER QI STAGNATION WITH SPLEEN DAMPNESS

Clinical Manifestations	Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger fright Loneliness Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses Fatigue Abdominal pain Stomach ache Reduced appetite Subcostal bloating Tendency to diarrhea Nervousness Nausea Vomiting T: Pink C: Thin and white or moist P: Wiry or Wiry and soft
Treatment Principle	Soothe the Liver Clear Stagnation
Herb Formulas	Xiao Chai Hu Tang Fu Zheng Jie Yu Wan
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 HT-7, LIV-3, REN-4, ST-36, UB-23 To prevent AIDS Related Complex (ARC): DU-14, LIV-4, LI-11, REN-4, ST-36

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	Xiao Yao San Hei Xiao Yao San For anorexia: Xiao Yao San modified
Points	LIV-3, LIV-14, PC-6, REN-12 For anorexia: + ST-36

LIVER QI AND BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Facial color dark and dull Afternoon or evening fever. Emaciation Sides and ribs distended on both sides (maybe with sharp pain) Enlargement of the Liver and Spleen Masses in the hypochondrium or abdomen Extreme aching and pain Pain in a fixed location Suffocating sensation in chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Dark, purplish lips and nails Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Dark purple (maybe purple spots on edge of tongue) P: Wiry, choppy and slow or Thready and grating/astringent
Treatment Principle	Activate Blood circulation Soften hardness
Herb Formulas	Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang modified For a fever due to Blood Stagnation: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang modified For poor vision: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang modified
Points	LI-4, LIV-13, REN-6, REN-17, SP-10, UB-17 LIV-3, LIV-13, LIV-14, SP-6, UB-17 For a fever due to Blood Stagnation: DU-14, LI-11, REN-17, SP-6, SP-10 For poor vision: REN-17, SP-10, UB-1, UB-2, UB-17

LIVER WIND STIRRING INTERNALLY: LIVER YANG (FIRE) TRANSFORMS INTO WIND

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness and vertigo to the point of falling over Headache with a drawing sensation Deviated mouth and eyes Numbness and tremor of limbs Twitching and involuntary writhing of hands and feet Dysphasia Unsteady gait Low back and knees sore and weak With Wind-Stroke: Sudden loss of consciousness Tongue stiffness with aphasia Facial paralysis Hemiplegia Maybe coma Sometimes death T: Red P: Thready and wiry
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Pacify the Liver Subdue Wind
Herb Formulas	Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang modified For herpes: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Points	DU-20, KI-7, LI-4, LIV-2, LIV-3 Bleed the Jing-Well points of Six Hand Channels, needle DU-20, DU-26, GB-20, GB-34, KI-1, KI-3, LIV-2, LIV-3, PC-8, UB-18, UB-23 For herpes: Ahshi points, GB-34, GB-44, LIV-14, ST-44

LIVER YIN DEFICIENCY WITH LIVER QI STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Hepatitis A dry bitter taste in the mouth Afternoon fever Anorexia Shao Yang headache Blurred vision Burning eyes Emotional changes A quick temper Nervousness T: Red, dry and thin C: Thin and yellow or Thick, white and dry P: Thin, wiry and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Liver Yin Regulate Qi
Herb Formulas	Xiao Yao San Severe: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Points	KI-3, KI-7, LI-4, LIV-3, PC-6, UB-18, UB-23, moxa SP-6 Ear: Liver, Shenmen, Endocrine, Sympathetic

LIVER BLOOD DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Pale complexion Pale lips Blurred or failing vision Spots before the eyes Dizziness Dry eyes Pale nail beds Irritability Frightens easily Insomnia with much dreaming Tinnitus Numbness of the limbs Light menses or Amenorrhea Late menses T: Pale C: Little P: Thready
Treatment Principle	Nourish the Liver Reinforce the Blood
Herb Formulas	Si Wu Tang Bu Gan Tang For head and eye signs and symptoms: Qi Ju Di Huang Wan For menstrual disorders: Hei Xiao Yao San
Points	LIV-3, REN-4, SP-6, ST-36, UB-17, UB-18, UB-20 With Liver Yin Deficiency: LIV-8, REN-4, ST-36, UB-18, UB-20

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 Unclear thought Malar flush Emaciation Depression, vexation and agitation Low back and knees sore and painful Slight pain in the hypochondrium and flanks Mouth and throat dry and painful Five Sole Heat Low-grade fever in the afternoon or evening Night sweats Irritability Insomnia Sallow facial complexion Stools difficult to pass Constipation Spermatorrhea 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	Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Yi Guan Jian With poor vision: Qi Ju Di Huang Wan modified
Points	KI-3, LIV-3, SP-6, UB-18, UB-23 HT-7, KI-3, LIV-3, UB-18, UB-23 With poor vision: GB-1, GB-37, UB-1, UB-18, UB-23

KIDNEY YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	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 Tinnitus Impotence Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Low libido Female infertility ("uterus cold and infertile") Maybe anorexia Maybe loose stools or Diarrhea with undigested food 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 modified For diarrhea: Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan modified
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-4, REN-4, ST-25, ST-36, UB-23 For Kidney Yang Deficiency impotence: moxa or moxa needle DU-4, DU-20, KI-3, REN-4, UB-23 For diarrhea: REN-12, ST-25, moxa DU-4 , REN-8, moxa needle ST-36 For Kidney Yang Deficiency (Cock Crow) Diarrhea: moxa or moxa needle DU-20, KI-3, REN-4, UB-23

KIDNEY YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Tinnitus or deafness Poor memory Aching, soreness or weakness of low back Spermatorrhea or premature ejaculation 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 For emaciation and weakness: Da Bu Yin Wan modified
Points	KI-1, KI-3, KI-6, REN-4, SP-6, UB-23 KI-3, KI-6, KI-10, REN-4, SP-6, UB-23 For emaciation and weakness: HT-7, KI-3, SP-6, ST-36, UB-23, UB-52

KIDNEY YIN DEFICIENCY WITH FIRE RISING

Clinical Manifestations	Exhausted Spirit Weakness 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 and throat 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 Insomnia T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid or Deep and thready
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Subdue Fire
Herb Formulas	Qin Jiao Bie Jia San Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan Zuo Gui Wan modified For a fever: Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang modified For night sweats: Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang For insomnia: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang modified For scrofula and lymphadenopathy: Da Bu Yin Wan modified For thrush: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan modified
Points	KI-1, KI-2, KI-3, KI-6, KI-9, KI-10, REN-4, SP-6, UB-23 KI-3, KI-2, KI-6, KI-10, REN-4, SP-6, UB-23 HT-7, KI-3, SP-6, ST-36, UB-23 For a fever: DU-14, KI-3, LI-11, LIV-3, PC-5 For night sweats: HT-6, KI-3, KI-7, LIV-3, SI-3 For insomnia: HT-7, KI-3, KI-7, SP-6 For scrofula and lymphadenopathy: Bailao, HT-3, KI-3, SJ-10, UB-23 For thrush: KI-3, KI-6, PC-8,

KIDNEY YIN AND YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Weight loss Emaciation Dizziness Fatigue Palpitations 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 Lumbago: low back feels cold, weak and aching Feeling chilled Aversion to Cold A warm body with cold limbs General debility Pale face blurred vision Urinary frequency with abundant, clear urine or Oliguria with edema Maybe nocturia Lassitude Withdrawn, subdued behavior Knees feel cold and aching Achy joints Impotence Low libido Female infertility ("uterus cold and infertile") Irregular menstruation Dysmenorrhea Maybe anorexia Maybe loose stools Maybe chronic diarrhea or "cock crow" diarrhea T: Pale and swollen or Red C: Thin and white or Little or None P: Deep and thready - maybe slow or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Strengthen the Kidneys Nourish Yin Warm Yang
Herb Formulas	Ba Wei Di Huang Wan Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan Shi Quan Da Bu Tang Zhi Gan Cao Tang modified For collapse of Yin: Sheng Mai San For collapse of Yang: Shen Fu Tang
Points	DU-20, PC-6, REN-4, REN-6, SP-6 For sweating that will not stop: + HT-6 For collapse of Yin and Yang: + DU-26, moxa REN-8

KIDNEY YIN AND JING DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Weight loss Dizziness Tinnitus or deafness Poor memory Fear Panic Dementia Sore throat Disturbed sleep with bad dreams Achy joints Aching, soreness or weakness of low back Loss of balance Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Impotence Irregular menstruation Dysmenorrhea Aching in bones Aching in leg and heel T: Reddish purple or Gray (anemia) with cracks C: Little or None P: Thready and Deep
Treatment Principle	Tonify the Kidneys Nourish Yin Strengthen Jing
Herb Formulas	Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan He Che Wan Qin Jiao Bie Jia Sang Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan
Points	HT-7, KI-4, SP-6, UB-23, UB-52 For lower back pain: + DU-12, DU-14 Moxa LI-1, DU-4 For Kidney Jing Deficiency: DU-14, DU-20, GB-39, REN-4, UB-11, UB-23 Ear: Kidney, Shen Men, Spleen, Endocrine

KIDNEY JING DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Tinnitus Low back and knees weak and aching Hair loss Graying or whitening of the hair Loose teeth Tooth loss Unclear vision Weak sexual function Slow movement Slow, dull, inappropriate responses Atrophy and weakness of the feet with difficulty walking Poor memory Senility (premature or mature) Dull mind Brittle bones Gradual deterioration of the hearing Exhausted Spirit 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: White P:Weak
Treatment Principle	Reinforce the Kidneys Benefit Jing Boost Qi Nourish the Blood
Herb Formulas	He Che Zai Zao Wan Jia Jian
Points	DU-4, HT-7, KI-3, REN-4, UB-11, UB-15, UB-23 KI-3, REN-4, SP-6, ST-36, UB-23

ASYMPTOMATIC

Clinical Manifestations	May have flu-like symptoms that last longer than usual (two weeks to a month): Runny nose Headache
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Points	DU-14, DU-15, LI-4, LI-11, PC-6, ST-36, ST-37 Ear: Kidney, Spleen, Endocrine, Adrenal For flu-like symptoms: moxa DU-14, DU-15, once a week or twice a month To increase WBC count and activity: LI-4, ST-37 To increase T-cells and Blood protein: LI-2, PC-3 To increase general health: DU-14, ST-36

YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Cold sensation of the whole body Cold extremities Facial edema Edema Frequent nocturnal urination Loose stools Profuse, clear urination T: Swollen C: Moist P:Deep, slow and indistinct
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin and Yang
Herb Formulas	Shi Quan Da Bu Tang modified For cough and asthma due to Yang Deficiency on the verge of collapse: Shen Fu Tang modified
Points	DU-20, HT-7, REN-4, REN-6

YIN DEFICIENCY WITH EXTERNAL WIND-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Lack of strength in the whole body Five-Sole-Heat Low back and knee stiffness and soreness Seminal emission Premature ejaculation Palpitations Insomnia Low grade fever Aversion to Wind Thirst Sore throat Cough with little Phlegm Chest pain Lymphadenopathy in the back of the neck, underarms and groin T: Red C: Little or None P: Floating, thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Transform Phlegm Clear Heat Expel Wind
Herb Formulas	ARC #2
Points	GB-20, KI-7, LU-7, SI-7, SP-6, UB-13

YIN AND YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Five-Sole-Heat Dry throat Persistent thirst Afternoon fever Dry stools Constipation Scanty, dark-colored urine Night sweats Cold sensation of the whole body Cold extremities Facial edema Edema Frequent nocturnal urination Loose stools Profuse, clear urination T: Swollen or Red C: Moist or Little or None P: Deep, slow and indistinct or Thready and rapid
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YIN AND YANG DEFICIENCY WITH QI AND BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Fatigue Dirty dull skin Chest and abdominal pain Muscle and joint pain Shortness of breath Emaciation Aversion to Cold Aversion to Heat Dizziness Loss of balance Tinnitus Pale lips Pale face Pale nails Slow reactions Depression T: Pale with dry, purple spots C: Spots P: Deep, thin and weak
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yi, Tonify Yang Regulate Qi Invigorate the Blood Break up Stasis
Herb Formulas	Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Points	Moxa DU-20, REN-4, needle LI-4, REN-6, REN-17, SP-6, SP-10, UB-17 Ear: Kidney, Endocrine, Spleen, Adrenal

QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Fatigue Loose stools Anorexia Dizziness Pale face Weak voice Reluctance to speak Sweating with little or no exertion T: Pale C: White P: Empty
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi
Herb Formulas	Si Jun Zi Tang Liu Jun Zi Tang With a fever: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Points	KI-3, LU-9, SP-6, ST-36 With a fever: DU-14, DU-20, REN-6, REN-12, ST-36

QI DEFICIENCY WITH EXTERNAL WIND-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Extreme lack of strength Spontaneous sweating A soft, weak voice Exhausted Spirit Weary and unable to work Whole body uncomfortable Palpitations Shortness of breath on exertion Fever which is worse with taxation Slight aversion to Wind and Cold Coughing with scant Phlegm Body pain Lymphadenopathy T: Pale C: Thin P: Floating and forceless
Treatment Principle	Boost Qi Consolidate the surface Transform Phlegm Resolve toxins
Herb Formulas	Yu Ping Feng San modified For External Wind-Cold invasion with extreme aversion to Cold: Shen Su Yin
Points	GB-20, LI-4, LI-20, LU-7, ST-36, UB-13

QI DEFICIENCY WITH YANG MING FU

Clinical Manifestations	High fever, not relieved by sweating Thirst Irritability Agitation Restlessness Cough Chest pain Constipation Emaciation Body habitually empty Weariness Unable to work Weakness Red eyes T: Red C: Scant yellow or None P: Rapid and forceless
Treatment Principle	Boost Qi Generate Fluids Clear Heat Resolve toxicity
Herb Formulas	Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang modified For Ying Stage Heat Attacking the Pericardium with a high fever, and delirium which is worse at night: An Gong Niu Huang Wan For Heat in the Ying and Xue Stage Heat with skin rashes and eruptions or severe delirium at night with a dark red tongue and a thready, rapid pulse: Qing Ying Tang modified
Points	DU-14, LI-11, LU-5, LU-10, ST-36, ST-44 With delirium due to a high fever: + DU-26 With Heat entering the Ying and Xue Stages: + SP-10, bleed the 12 Jing well points

QI AND YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Fatigue Lack of energy Shortness of breath Soft, weak voice Reluctance to speak Spontaneous perspiration Five-Sole-Heat Dry throat Persistent thirst Afternoon fever Dry stools Constipation Scanty, dark-colored urine Night sweats T: Red or Swollen and scalloped C: Little or None or White P: Thready and rapid or Deep, weak, soft and small or Floating
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi Nourish Yin
Herb Formulas	Sheng Mai San modified Jiu Xian San Bu Fei Tang modified Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan modified With spontaneous perspiration and night sweats: Sheng Mai San modified
Points	KI-3, KI-6, LU-5, LU-7, LU-9, ST-36, UB-13, UB-23, UB-43 With severe Heat: + LU-10 DU-14, KI-7, LI-4, LU-9, UB-13 With severe Qi Deficiency: + ST-36 With Phlegm: + ST-36, ST-40 With severe panting: + Dingchuan or LI-18 With chest oppression: + PC-6, REN-17 With spontaneous perspiration and night sweats: HT-6, KI-3, KI-7, LI-4, REN-6

QI AND BLOOD DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Fatigue Exhausted Spirit Markedly physically weak Low resistance to disease Shortness of breath Loose stools Poor appetite Dizziness Blurred vision Pale face Weak voice Reluctance to speak Lassitude Weakness Sweating with little or no exertion Palpitations Insomnia Low-grade fever Restlessness Dry skin Dry hair Poor memory Paleness Scanty periods T: Pale or Pale, thin and dry C: Thin and white P: Weak or Thin and choppy or Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi Nourish the Blood
Herb Formulas	Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan Gui Pi Tang modified Ba Zhen Tang modified For scrofula or lymphadenopathy: Xiang Bei Yang Ying Tang modified + Chinese Patent Medicine Xiao Jin Dan (1 pill, twice a day) For emaciation and weakness: Ba Zhen Tang modified Chinese Patent Medicines: Ren Shen Jian Pi Wan Gui Pi Wan Shi Quan Da Bu Wan
Points	DU-14, REN-4, ST-36, UB-23 With Kidney Yang Deficiency: + Moxa or moxa needle DU-4 With Spleen Deficiency: + REN-12, UB-20 With Lung Deficiency: + UB-13, UB-43 KI-3, LIV-3, LU-9, SP-6, ST-36, UB-11, UB-17 SP-6, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-20 For emaciation and weakness: REN-4, SP-10, ST-36, UB-17, UB-20 For scrofula or lymphadenopathy: Bailao, DU-14, SJ-10, ST-36

QI, BLOOD AND YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Anemia Uterine bleeding Cold extremities Pale or sallow face Dizziness General fatigue Coarse skin Nocturnal emissions Weak knees Fatigue Dyspnea Night sweats Irregular menstruation Insomnia Intolerance of Cold Decreased eyesight after a prolonged illness Anxiety Intermittent fever Jaundice Deficient cough Shortness of breath Palpitations Anorexia Listlessness Lassitude Spontaneous sweating Spermatorrhea Continuous spotting Leukorrhea Weak legs and knees T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Replenish Yang Warm and tonifies Qi and Blood
Herb Formulas	Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
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BLOOD HEAT WITH WIND-DAMPNESS

Clinical Manifestations	Skin flushed or Weals and rashes Dry skin Itching and scratching Desquamation Bleeding to scratching T: Red C: Thin and white P: Wiry and slippery
Treatment Principle	Cool the Blood Clear Heat Disperse Wind Moisten Dryness
Herb Formulas	Xiao Feng San modified
Points	DU-14, GB-20, HT-7, LI-4, SP-10

BLOOD DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Palpitations Insomnia Dry skin Dry hair Poor memory Paleness Fatigue Scanty periods T: Pale C: Thin, white and dry P: Thready and rapid or Weak
Treatment Principle	Nourish Blood Tonify the Spleen
Herb Formulas	Si Wu Tang With Heat: Wen Qing Yin With Heat and Blood Stagnation: Tao Hong Si Wu Tang With Wind-Dryness: Dang Gui Yin Zi
Points	LIV 3, SP-6, ST-36, UB 11, UB-17 LIV-8, SP-6, UB-17, UB-20 KI-7, SP-6, SP-10, UB-17

TOXIC HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	High fever may be worse at night Thirst Insomnia Major mental problems Dramatic change of personality Confusion of mind Delirium Speech difficulty Aphasia Poor memory Dizziness Maybe fainting Maybe coma Excessive skin rashes all over body Feverish extremities Dark yellow urine Hemorrhage Hematemesis Hemoptysis Epistaxis Hemafecia Hematuria T: Deep red or Deep red and dry or Purple red C: None P: Rapid or Thready and rapid or Thready and feeble
Treatment Principle	Clear the Ying Cool the Blood Detoxify
Herb Formulas	AIDS/HIV #1 Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang Qing Re Jie Du Ji With severe Heat and Phlegm-Stagnation: An Gong Niu Huang Wan and Gou Teng Yin With Wei Qi Deficiency: Yu Ping Feng San With Qi Deficiency: AIDS/HIV #5 With Qi Deficiency with Yang Ming Heat: Bai Hu Tang and Li Zhong Tang
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PHLEGM STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Stiff tongue Deviation of the eyes and mouth Hemiplegia Fullness of the chest or Masses or Distended abdomen Heavy limbs Nausea Vomiting T: Pink C: Sticky and yellow P: Slippery
Treatment Principle	Eliminate Phlegm Remove Stasis
Herb Formulas	Chen Tan Tang Luo Yin Er Chen Tang
Points	DU- 20, SP-9, ST-36, ST-40, UB-20 Bleed DU- 20, UB-40, HT-9, PC-9 + needle and alternate each day (needle the opposite side first, then the same side) 1. GB-20, GB-34, KI-1, LI-4, UB-17 2. GB-21, GB-31, LI-11, LIV-3, ST-36, ST-40, bleed Jinjin-Yuye Moxa REN-4, REN-6, ST-36 REN-22, PC-6, ST-40

TURBID PHLEGM OBSTRUCTING THE CHANNELS

Clinical Manifestations	Scrofulous lumps under the jaw and in the inguinal regions Subcutaneous nodules of varying size Normal skin color Normal skin temperature T: Normal C: Thick and slimy P: Wiry and slippery
Treatment Principle	Soften hardness Scatter nodules Resolve toxicity Resolve Phlegm
Herb Formulas	Xiao Luo Wan modified
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Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas