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CANDIDIASIS (YEAST INFECTION)

GENERAL

Clinical Manifestations	Digestive disorders Fatigue Vaginal yeast infections
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas	Topical: She Chuang Zi San
Points	REN-2, REN-4, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36, LIV-5

DAMP-HEAT IN THE LARGE INTESTINE

Clinical Manifestations	Diarrhea with tenesmus which intensifies after defecation Frequent stools which are small in quantity Stools are yellow or brown, thin, watery, with foul smell or sticky and pasty like jam or sticky fluid or containing pus and Blood Burning hot sensation in anus Abdominal pain Urine short and red Sustained fever despite profuse perspiration or Raging fever in the afternoon Severe cases: High fever and coma Mouth dry but no desire to drink Body heavy Limbs tired Fullness in chest Lump in epigastrium Anorexia Vomiting T: Red C: Yellow and greasy P: Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Transform Dampness Stop dysentery
Herb Formulas	Shao Yao Tang
Points	LI-4, LI-11, SP-9, ST-25, ST-37, ST-44, UB-25

COLD DAMP DISTRESSES THE SPLEEN

Clinical Manifestations	Distention and fullness of epigastrium and abdomen Nausea Vomiting Anorexia Loose stools Diarrhea Reduced sensation of taste No thirst or preference for hot drinks Sticky sensation in mouth Borborygmus Lassitude Yin jaundice Heavy head Maybe edema Maybe copious white vaginal discharge Maybe cold limbs, fear of Cold or feeling chilled T: Pink C: Thick, white and greasy or sticky P: Deep and slow
Treatment Principle	Warm Cold Transform Dampness Harmonize the Stomach Strengthen the Spleen
Herb Formulas	Ping Wei San
Points	Moxa or moxa needle REN-6, REN-12, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36, UB-20 Cold-Damp Dysentery: Moxa or moxa needle LI-4, REN-6, REN-12, SP-6, ST-25, ST-37 Cold-Damp Diarrhea: Moxa or moxa needle REN-6, REN-12, ST-25, ST-36, ST-37, UB-25 Cold-Damp Vaginal Discharge: Moxa or moxa needle GB-26, REN-4, REN-6, SP-6, ST-36, UB-30 Cold-Damp Jaundice (Yin Jaundice): Moxa or moxa needle DU-9, GB-24, LIV-13, SP-9, ST-36, UB-19, UB-20 , UB-48

SPLEEN QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Sallow complexion Fatigue Anorexia Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Loose stools Shortness of breath T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: White P: Even, forceless and deficient
Treatment Principle	Strengthen the Spleen Benefit Qi
Herb Formulas	Si Jun Zi Tang
Points	LIV-13, REN-12, SP-3, SP-5, SP-6, ST-36, UB-20

SPLEEN QI DEFICIENCY WITH PHLEGM-DAMP RETENTION

Clinical Manifestations	Nausea and vomiting Emaciation Sallow complexion Anorexia with a full feeling after very little food Weak abdomen Belching Abdominal distention or pain (subtle) Rolled lips Pale lips Stiff tongue Tired limbs Heavy limbs Chest fullness Acid regurgitation Epigastric distention or pain Muscle weakness in arms and legs Loose stools or diarrhea Maybe bleeding Thin muscles. Lethargy-fatigue Does not like to speak Weak, soft voice Maybe enuresis Maybe cold extremities Maybe borborygmus T: Pale and flabby - may have teeth marks C: Thin and white. P: Weak and Deficient
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi Strengthen the Spleen Harmonize the Stomach Regulate Qi Stop pain
Herb Formulas	Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Points	REN-2, REN-4, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36, LIV-5 LI-10, LIV-8, REN-4, REN-6, SP-6,SP-9, ST-36

SPLEEN QI AND BLOOD DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Sallow, pale complexion Mental and physical fatigue Daytime drowsiness and a desire for sleep worse with exertion and after meals May be Blood deficient insomnia at night Anorexia Nausea Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Loose stools Shortness of breath T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: White P: Even, forceless and Deficient or Deficient and weak
Treatment Principle	Strengthen the Spleen Benefit Qi Dry Dampness if necessary
Herb Formulas	Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang modified Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang Shi Quan Da Bu Tang With Spleen Qi Sinking: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Chinese Patent Medicines: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan Ba Zhen Wan Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang
Points	DU-20, KI-6, REN-12, Sishencong, SP-3, SP-6, ST-36, ST-40, UB-62 LIV-13, REN-12, SP-3, SP-5, SP-6, ST-36, UB-20

LIVER QI STAGNATION WITH SPLEEN DAMPNESS

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 Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses With Dampness: Yellow or white vaginal discharge T: Pink C: White and greasy P: Slippery and wiry
Treatment Principle	Soothe the Liver Invigorate the Spleen
Herb Formulas	Xiao Chai Hu Tang With Blood Deficiency and Heat: Jia Wei Xiao Yao San With Dampness in the Lower Jiao: Wan Dai Tang
Points	LIV-3, LIV-13, SP-6, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36, ST-37

LIVER AND SPLEEN DISHARMONY

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 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	Si Ni San Xiao Yao San Hei Xiao Yao San
Points	LIV-3, LIV-13, SP-6, ST-25, ST-36, ST-37 REN-2, REN-4, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36, LIV-5

KIDNEY YIN AND YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Heavy discharge The discharge may be white, yellow, red or red and white Itching of the genital area Restlessness Easily angered Dizziness Tinnitus Insomnia Night sweats Lower back pain Cold lower abdomen Frequent, clear abundant urination Nocturia A gray face Soft stools T: Pale or Red C: Little or None or Thin and white P: Thready and rapid or Wiry and rapid or Deep and slow
Treatment Principle	Tonify Kidney Yang Nourish Kidney Yin
Herb Formulas	Bai Dai Wan Bai Dai Wan #1 Zhi Dai Tang With Empty Fire Rising: Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin For excess sex leading to discharge: Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan For Cold complications: Nei Bu Wan With infertility: Er Xian Tang modified Chinese patent medicines: Wu Chi Pai Feng Wan
Points	GB-26, LIV-2, REN-4, SP-6 GB-26, KI-2, REN-6, SP-6, ST-36, UB-20, UB-23 Ear: Uterus

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 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	Bei Fen Qing yin
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 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

QI, BLOOD AND YANG DEFICIENCY WITH COLD

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 tonify Qi and Blood
Herb Formulas	Shi Quan Da Bu Tang Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Points

PHLEGM OBSTRUCTION

Clinical Manifestations	Chronic and continuous somnolence Heavy sleep Difficult to rouse Tendency toward obesity Glossy or greasy skin Foggy headedness (like the head being wrapped in a damp towel) Poor concentration Dizziness Heavy and tired limbs Fullness and distention or a feeling of blockage in the chest and epigastrium T: Flabby C: Thick and greasy P: Slippery
Treatment Principle	Transform Phlegm Open the channels to the head
Herb Formulas	Di Tan Tangmodified Chinese Patent Medicines: Er Chen Wan Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Wan
Points	DU-20, GB-20, KI-6, LIV-3, REN-12, SP-3, SP-6, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36, ST-40, UB-20, UB-62

COLD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Fever and chills without sweat Headache Body aches Stiff neck and back Abdominal pain and Cold Diarrhea with borborygmus A sensation of fullness in the chest and abdomen May be Cold in the lower body with Heat in the upper body Aching at the waist Anhidrosis Loose stools Sciatica Nausea Abdominal distention Borborygmus An aversion to food Vomiting Cold-type epigastric and abdominal pain Menstrual irregularity Dysmenorrhea T: Normal C: White and greasy P: Deep and wiry or Superficial and slow
Treatment Principle	Releas the Exterior Warm the Interior Smooth the flow of Qi Transform Phlegm Invigorate the Blood Reduce Accumulations Regulate Qi and Blood
Herb Formulas	Wu Ji San modified
Points

HEAT STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Sensation of Heat and irritability in the chest, diaphragm and abdomen Delirious speech (severe) Hemoptysis Thirst Flushed face Red or scorched lips Tongue sores Sore throat Swollen tongue Red eyes Epistaxis Constipation Toothache Hematemesis Fever Bitter taste in mouth Red urine Dry, chapped lips Dark, scanty urine Restlessness Vomiting Hypochondriac pain Rashes Insomnia Mania T: Red body or Red edges C: Yellow and dry or White and dry P: Slippery (maybe) and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat
Herb Formulas	Liang Ge San
Points	REN-2, REN-4, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36, LIV-5

TOXIC HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	High fever Irritability Fidgeting Dry mouth Dry throat Incoherent speech Insomnia Dark urine Deep-rooted boils Maculae Carbuncles Hematemesis Hemoptysis Palpitations Furuncles Tinnitus Purpura Red face Rashes Deep-rooted boils Red eyes Itchy skin Fidgeting Dry lips Delirium Dysentery with fever Jaundice Epistaxis Hematuria Cloudy mind Diarrhea T: Red C: Yellow P: Rapid and forceful
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Drain Fire Relieve toxicity Relieve inflammation
Herb Formulas	Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Points

MIDDLE JIAO DAMP-HEAT

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 T: Pink C: Greasy and yellow P: Soft and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Resolve Damp and turbidity
Herb Formulas	Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang Li Zhong Tang modified For Upper and Middle Jiaos: Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan With Heart, Spleen and Kidney Deficiency: Huang Qi Ren Shen Tang
Points	REN-6, REN-12, SP-9, ST-25, ST-36 LI-4, LIV-2, LIV-3, ST-40, UB-57

LOWER JIAO DAMP-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Skin lesions with profuse fluid discharge Fever Thirst Dry mouth with no desire to drink Anorexia Body heavy Limbs tired Fullness in chest Lump in epigastrium Leukorrhagia with thick, yellowish, foul discharge Frequent, scanty, reddish urination T: Red C: Yellow and greasy P: Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Invigorate the Blood Resolve Dampness Eliminate toxins
Herb Formulas	Bei Xie Shen Shi Tang Candida #1 Long Dan Xie Gan Tang Douche: Candida Douche #1
Points	LI-11, SP-6, SP-9, ST-25, UB-25 LI-4, LIV-2, LIV-3, ST-40, UB-57