Nanjing Acupuncture and Moxibustion Training College Melbourne
Disease
of the Lungs
Exhalation with mouth open and unable to inhale, flickering of nose wing, stuffed
nose, swelling and fullness in chest and diaphragm, fatigue, automatic perspiration
, edema, night sweat, urgent panting, cough, coughing out and vomiting pus like
rice soup, or pus-blood with a fishy smell, pain in the chest on coughing, love
of acrid, pungent, scanty energy and too lazy to talk, face downward with shortness
of breath, but only sitting with and inability to lie down which will cause
hiccup, diminished urination, pulmonary abscess, pneumonia in children, infantile
paralysis, rubella, chicken pox (varicella), scarlet fever, diphtheria, bronchitis
in children Regulate the energy of the lungs
Treatment- Bl1.13, Lu.11, Lu.9, P.7
Dampness of the Lungs- vernal conjunctivitis Dry up dampness Treatment- Co.6
Dryness of the Lungs- pain in throat, dryness in mouth and
nose, tickle in throat, loss of voice, coughing out blood, dry cough without
sputum and coughing out a little sticky fluid, atrophic rhinitis, P- superficial,
retarded, T- dry, rough. Moisten the lungs Treatment- Lu.6
Fire of the Lungs- pain in throat accompanied by red swelling
, vomiting of blood, acne vulgaris, atrophic rhinitis, nasal vestibulitis, nasal
vestibular furuncle, general infection Sedate the fire of the lungs Treatment- Lu.5, Lu.10, Lu.7, Lu.11, T.2
Yin Deficiency of the Lungs- red appearance of zygomatic region
that occurs in the afternoon, dry sensations in the mouth, both the palm of
the hand and the sole of the foot are hot, sleeplessness, light, but periodic
fever not unlike the tide, night sweat, hoarseness, sputum with blood, cough
without sputum, scanty and sticky sputum, whooping cough, pulmonary tuberculosis,
diphtheria, chronic conjunctivitis, herpetic conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis,
laryngitis, P- rapid, small T- red body, deep red body, tender, slightly coated. Water the Yin and moisten the lungs Treatment- Bl.13, B1.23, K.3, Lu.5, Lu.10, Liv.2
Cold Lungs- white complexion, clear discharge from nose, cold
sensations in the chest and back, inability to lie on back, fever, rapid breath
, asthma, sputum, sticky white and copious, panting and coughing with congested
chest, watery sputum that is difficult to cough out, coughing out watery and
white sputum, absence of thirst, dislike of cold, bronchial asthma, P- superficial,
slow, wiry, sliding, tight, light colored, tender, fat, thin appearance of moss,
glossy appearance of moss, white appearance of moss. Disperse the energy of the lungs and expel cold energy Treatment- B1.43, B1.13 (moxa)
Hot Lungs- pain in the throat with dry sensations accompanied
by exhalation of hot air from the nose, pain in the throat, pain in the chest
, dry sensations in the mouth, bitter taste in the mouth, flickering of nose
wing, nosebleed, red swelling of throat, hot sensations in the body, light,
but periodic fever like the tide, acute attack of panting accompanied by high
pitched sound and rapid exhalation, oppressed and rapid breath, coughing or
coughing out yellow and sticky sputum or pus and blood, urgent panting, cough,
presence of sputum that cannot be coughed out easily, cough with oppressed sounds,
psychological depression, dislike of cold, dry stool, bronchial asthma, diabetes
mellitus, fever in children, verruca, acute conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis,
scleritis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, P- rapid, big, sliding, deficiency, T- red
body, red tip, dry, greasy appearance of tongue moss, yellow appearance of tongue
moss Clear the heat of the lungs Treatment- GV.13, CV.17, Co.1, B1.13, Lu.11
Heat congestion of Lungs- pain in the chest, asthma, copious
yellow and sticky sputum, copious sputum, cough, pneumonia, P- rapid, sliding. Clear the heat and disperse congestion Treatment- T.5, Lu.11, Lu.5
Deficiency of the Lungs- withering and white complexion, fatigue,
perspire easily, low and weak voice, low voice, loss of voice after long illness
, short and intermittent breath without lifting up the shoulders, coughing out
white bubbles or weak cough or panting on cough, feeling nervous or weak, fear
of cold, sitting down with face upward, bronchial asthma, virulent pneumonia,
allergic rhinitis Tone up the lungs Treatment- CV.17, B1.20, Lu.9, B1.13, Lu.10
Energy Deficiency of the Lungs- purely white complexion, fatigue,
automatic perspiration, low and weak voice, short breath, difficulty of breath,
copious clear and watery sputum, cough, too lazy to talk, fear of cold, smooth
urination, small pulse, deficiency pulse, weak pulse, light colored tongue,
light red colored tongue, tender tongue Tone up the energy of the lungs
Treatment- St.40, B1.13
Excess of Lungs- loud and clear lungs, sounds of coughing
that occur at intervals and they would continue on once started and vomiting
and nausea and coughing out blood in severe cases, sitting down with face downward,
crying in a hoarse voice (children), acute conjunctivitis Sedate the lungs
Treatment - B1.13, CV.17, Lu.5, St.40, Lu.11, Lu.6, Lu.9, Lu.7
Energy Disorder of Lungs- discomfort in the chest, breathing
with face upward, scanty perspiration, absence of perspiration in hot weather,
hoarseness at the beginning of an illness, asthma, coughing with oppressed breath,
diminished urination P- superficial-tight-relaxed, T- white appearance of tongue
moss Regulate the energy of the lungs Treatment- B1.13, Lu.9, Lu.7
Energy Congestion of Lungs- whooping cough, chronic gastritis,
acute nephritis, diptheria, chronic rhinitis Regulate and disperse energy congestion
Treatment- Liv.13
Sputum of Lungs- pain and sensations of fullness in the chest
and ribs regions, acute attack of panting, accompanied by high-pitched sound
and rapid exhalation, asthma, copious and sticky sputum in lumps, rumbling of
sputum in the throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, P- sliding, T- greasy appearance
of tongue fur-muddy appearance of tongue moss Transform sputum of the lungs
Treatment- CV.22, St.40, B1.13, B1.12
Large
Intestine
Disease of the Large Intestine- belching with poor appetite,
diarrhea in children, acute intestinal obstruction, tenderness or pleasant sensation
at St37 when pressed Regulate the energy of the large intestine
Treatment - St.25, CV.13
Cold Large Intestine- abdominal pain with abdominal rumbling
(see later) Warm up the large intestine Treatment- St.25, St.37, Co.11, B1.25, CV.6, St.36, CV.12
Dampness of the Large Intestine- light taste in the mouth
Dry up dampness of the large intestine Treatment - Co.8, GV.1, B1.57
Damp Heat Large Intestine- damp glossy and reddened anus P-
deep-rapid, T- red body-thick appearance of tongue moss-greasy appearance of
tongue moss-white appearance of tongue moss yellow appearance of tongue moss
Clear up and transform dampness and heat of the large intestine Trreatment - Liv.14, GV.1, B1.57, St.25, St.36
Dryness of Large Intestine- attacking pain around umbilicus
with a sensation of hardness and fullness upon massage escape of wind with noise,
fissure of anus, perianal-rectal abscess, T- dry appearance of tongue moss-black
appearance in middle of coated tongue Moisten the large intestine Treatment- Co.11, Liv.1, Co.4
Cold Large Intestine (see previously)- abdominal pain, abdominal
rumbling, cold hands and feet, sticky and muddy stool, clear and long urine,
P- deep- slow, bright red colon, T- white appearance of tongue moss Warm up the large intestine Treatment- St.25, St.37, Co.11, B1.25, CV.6, St.36, CV.12
Hot Large Intestine- pain in the anus, accompanied by swelling
and burning sensations, dry sensations in the mouth, scorched lips, swollen
gums, yellow stool like rice pulp and with bad smell, solid and hard stool,
discharge of blood from anus, sticky and muddy stool with a rotten, bad smell,
short and red urine, acute conjunctivitis, rapid pulse, light red colored tongue,
red colored tongue, thin appearance of coating on tongue, dry appearance of
moss, yellow appearance of moss Clear up the heat of the large intestine Treatment- St.25, St.37, Co.2, B1.25, CV.12
Deficiency of Large Intestine- falling of the anus, softness
of the abdomen, cold hands and feet, shivering with cold, prolonged diarrhea,
small pulse, disappearing pulse, thin appearance of tongue moss, glossy appearance
of tongue Tone up the large intestine Treatment - Co.11, GV.20, GV.1, GV.4, B1.57, CV.12, St.36
Excess of Large Intestine- pain in the lower abdomen, abdominal
pain with an aversion to massage, tenesmus, constipation, diarrhea with stool
containing pus and blood frequent urination
acute conjunctivitis, P- deep, sliding, excess. T- greasy moss on tongue, yellow
moss on tongue Sedate the large intestine Treatment- St.25, B1.25, St.37, Co.2, CV.12
Stomach disease
Disease of the Stomach- pain in the inner part of stomach,
abdominal pain that occurs just below the heart with an aversion to approach
of hand massage, difficulty in swallowing, nausea, abdominal swelling, inability
to lie on back, vomiting, cough, vomiting of acid, vomiting a full bowl of blood
accompanied by undigested food, belching with poor appetite, decreased appetite,
thirst and drink followed by vomiting or vomiting right after drinking water,
scarlet fever, acute intestinal obstruction, black appearance in middle of tongue
coating, tenderness or pleasant sensation experienced on pressure of hand at
B1.21 or 20 or St.32 or 34 or CV.13 or 12 Regulate the energy of the stomach Treatment- CV.12, St.36, P.6, B1.21, Sp.4, St.45, St.42
Wind- Heat of the Stomach - Heat of the Stomach-eyes intolerant
to light with abundant watering Expel the wind and clear up the heat
Treatment- T.17, Co.11, Co.4, T.5, Lu.5, B1.12, CV.15 alternatively CV.12, St.36,
P.6, B1.21, Sp.4, St.45, St.42
Cold Stomach- copious spitting, hands and feet slightly cold,
hiccup, belching, vomiting of clear mouth water, eating in the morning, vomiting
in the evening, love of hot drink, thirst with no desire for drink, P-deep,
slow, glossy appearance of tongue coatin, white appearance of tongue coating
Warm up the stomach Treatment- St.36, Liv.13, CV.12, B1.21, St.41
Dampness of the Stomach-light taste in the mouth, ulcerative
blepharitis, herpetic stomatitis, acute pancreatitis Dry up the dampness of the stomach
Treatment- B1.48, CV.11, St.25
Fire of Stomach- headache, toothache, pain in gum with swelling,
pain in throat accompanied by red swelling, dry sensations in the mouth, bitter
taste in the mouth, bleeding from the gums, bleeding from the gaps between the
teeth with pain, nosebleed, dry nose, fever, vomiting right after eating, vomiting
of blood, good appetite and often hungry or eat a lot, but stay skinny, depressed
and quick tempered and insecure, constipation, morning sickness ulcerative gingivitis,
acute periodontoclasia, general infection, P- rapid, T- red colored body, yellow
appearance of tongue coating Sedate the fire of the stomach Treatment- St.36, St.41, B1.21, St.44, St.43, P.8
Stomach Indigestion- sour and bad breath from the mouth Promote digestion of the stomach Treatment- CV.21, St.36, P.6, CV.22, CV.12
Yin Deficiency of the Stomach-light but periodic fever, not
unlike the tide, low fever, decreased appetite, no appetite at all, constipation,
muguet (mouth disease), P- rapid,small Nourish the Yin of the stomach Treatment- CV.12, B1.21, B1.20
Hot Stomach- pain in the gums with swelling, foul breath from
mouth, bleeding from the gums, swollen gums, perspiring in the head, vomiting
right after eating, vomiting with discomfort in the stomach as if hungry or
empty or hot, getting hungry easily, thirst and craving for cold, diabetes mellitus,
summer fever in children, chronic red nose, ulcerative blepharitis, sty, herpetic
stomatitis, tonsillitis, acute pancreatitis, gastro-duodenal ulcer perforation
P-rapid, sliding, light red colored tongue, red colored tongue, dry tongue,
yellow appearance of tongue fur Clear up the heat of the stomach and sedate the fire Treatment- St.41, Co.8, CV.12, St.36. St.45
Deficiency of the Stomach- light taste in mouth, being skinny
and eat only a little, belching with neither acid nor bad air, P- weak, light
colored tongue
T- slightly coated, coated tongue with a stripped appearance in the middle.
Tone up the stomach and warm it up. Treatment- B1.21, St.36, CV.12, St.41
Disorder of Stomach Energy- Hiccup. Sleeplessness with diminished
urination Regulate the conditions of stomach energy Treatment- St.40, B1.13
Insufficient Stomach Fluids- Good appetite and often get hungry
or eat a lot but remain skinny Nourish the fluids of the stomach Treatment- CV.12, K.7, K.3, K.1
Sputum of the Stomach- Vomiting followed by thirst and drink
Remove the sputum of the stomach Treatment- CV.12, St.25, Sp.8, St.40, B1.20
SPLEEN DISEASE- acute and severe pain in the abdomen on a
level with the navel, sweet taste in the mouth, mouth open like a fish with
an inability to close, difficulty in swallowing, swelling of the abdomen, vomiting,
love of sweet food, short and scanty urine, frequent urination with hard stool,
acute nephritis, acute intestinal obstruction Regulate the energy of the spleen Treatment- B1.20, Co.4, P.6, H.5, Sp.1, Sp.3, Liv.13
Cold Spleen- runny, thin mouth water, abdominal pain that
drags on and on, pleasant taste in the mouth, lightly colored lips, cold hands
and feet, dark yellow skin, edema, vomiting, indigestion, poor appetite, watery
and thin stool, diarrhea with a feeling of coolness, prolonged diarrhea, P-
deep, slow, T- thin appearance of tongue coating, white appearance of tongue
coating Warm up the spleen Treatment- P.5, Sp.3, Sp.4, Liv.13, B1.20, Sp.2, Co.3, T.3, T.2, Co.4,
Sp.5, Sp.6, B1.20(moxa)
Dampness of Spleen- sweet and sticky taste in the mouth, heavy
sensations in the head as if the head had been covered with something, fullness
and discomfort in the stomach, feeling of discomfort and heaviness in the body,
jaundice, edema, nausea and vomiting, love of hot drink, discomfort in chest
without appetite, too lazy to talk or move, diarrhea, whitish mucous discharge
from vagina, plentiful mucous discharge from vagina, mucous discharge with fishy
and foul odors (vagina), mucous discharge like a nasal discharge (from vagina),
whitish mucous discharge containing blood (vagina), chronic nephritis, anemia,
zona (skin disease), ulcerative blepharitis, vernal conjunctivitis, herpetic
stomatitis, acute pancreatitis, thyrophyma, P- relaxed, soft pulse, T- thick
appearance of tongue moss, greasy appearance of tongue moss Activate
the spleen and transform its dampness Treatment- St.41, B1.20, Sp.5, CV.12, Sp.9
Fire of the Spleen- red and swollen lips, feeling of emptiness
and sickness in the abdomen, capable of eating, common cold and influenza, neurosis,
recurrent canker sore in mouth, general infection, P- rapid Sedate the fire of the spleen Treatment- B1.20, Co.5
Yin Defiency of Spleen- hungry with no appetite Tone up the Yin of the spleen Treatment- CV.12, B1.20
Yang Deficiency of Spleen- cold in the forehead that does
not get warm, hepatic cirrhosis, chronic nephritis, P- relaxed, weak, T- glossy
and moist appearance of tongue moss, white appearance of tongue moss Tone up and warm up the Yang of the spleen Treatment - Sp.4, CV.4
Cold and Deficiency of the Spleen- slow and mild pain in the
abdomen on a level with the navel, ulcer, chronic gastritis Tone up and warm up the spleen Treatment - choose points from cold spleen above and/or
deficiency of spleen following
Hot Spleen- abdominal pain that occurs and disappears all
of a sudden, thirst, sweet and sticky taste in the mouth, bitter taste in the
mouth, red lips and sore on the lips, congested chest with discomfort in the
stomach, both sclera and whole body turning yellow, yellowish body with bright
colour, fever, skin itch that becomes almost intolerable, vomiting of sticky
mouth water, capable of eating, lack of appetite, yellow-red urine, ulcerative
blepharitis, sty, vernal conjunctivitis, herpetic stomatitis, acute pancreatitis,
P- rapid, sliding pulse, T- red, dry, thin appearance of tongue moss, yellow
appearance of tongue moss, hot sensations in the body which increase upon touch
of muscles, but which disappear on heavy touch Clear up the heat and facilitate waterways Treatment- CV.9, Sp.4, Liv.13, Sp.5, Sp.6, B1.20
Deficiency of Spleen- abdominal pain with a fondness for massage,
withering and yellow complexion, abdominal swelling, hands and feet slightly
cold, weakness of the 4 limbs, skinniness, being fat, but eat little, fatigue,
belching, skinny and muscle wasting, edema, copious sputum, vomiting of acid,
eat only little, indigestion, poor appetite, love of lying down, sticky and
muddy stool or severe bowel movement that empties the bowel, diarrhea with sticky
and muddy stool, watery and thin stool, prolonged diarrhea, discharge of blood
from anus, hard stool followed by sticky and muddy stool, scanty urine, clear
and long urine, excessive menstrual bleeding, irregularity of menses, mucous
discharge (vagina), whitish mucous discharge (vagina), plentiful mucous discharge
(vagina), mucous discharge with slight foul odours, (vagina), plentiful whitish
mucous discharge (vagina), morning sickness (preg.), exposure of pupils at sleep,
infectious hepatitis, bronchial asthma, nephritis, chronic nephritis, anemia,
dysmenorrhoea, vaginal discharge, diarrhea in children, otitis media, liver
cancer, P- deficiency,relaxed, T- light colour, glossy appearance of tongue
moss, white appearance of tongue moss Tone up the spleen Treatment - B1.20, B1.28, Sp.3, Liv.13, Sp.2
Excess of Spleen- pain in the upper abdomen accompanied by
a feeling of fullness, congestion and fullness in the chest and stomach, swelling,
get hungry very easily sometimes, diminished bowel movement and urination, recurrent
canker sore in mouth, P- rapid, sliding,excess, T- dry appearance of tongue
moss, yellow appearance of tongue moss
Sedate the spleen
Treatment- Sp.4, Liv.13, B1.20, Sp.5
Energy Deficiency of Spleen- rolled lips, stiff tongue, relaxed
pulse Tone up the energy of the spleen Treatment - B1.20
Sputum of the Spleen- being fat, but eat only a small amount
of food Remove the sputum of the spleen Treatment - St.40
Heart disease- love
of bitter, getting scared easily with rapid heart beat, nervousness, tenderness
or pleasant sensation on pressure of hand at B1 .15 and/or Pc.4 Regulate the energy of the Heart Treatment - P.7, P.6, B1.15, H.9, H.7, Lu.9
Fire of the Heart- pulpy and decayed tongue and mouth, cold
hands and feet, hot sensations in the centre of the palm, sleeplessness, feeling
miserable, not alert, central retinol choroiditis, muguet, recurrent, canker
sore, general infection, T- purple dark colour of tongue, red tip,swollen tongue,
decomposed appearance of tongue, white appearance of tongue moss, yellow appearance
of tongue moss Clear up the heat and sedate the fire of the Heart Treatment - H.6, P.3, P.8, B1.15, P.6, P.7
Yin Deficency of the Heart-palpitation and nervousness that
gets worse on movement, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, mental restlessness,
malar flush with low grade fever, rheumatoid cardiopathy, diphtheria, P- rapid,small,
T- red tip,red tongue body Nourish the Yin of the heart and sooth the spirit Treatment - B1.15, H.7, St.36
YANG DEFICIENCY OF THE HEART
rheumatoid cardiopathy
angina pectoris
diphtheria
small pulse
intermittent pulse
slowing pulse
weak pulse
light colour of tongue
white appearance of tongue coating
Warm up and tone up the Yang of the heart
Treat - B1.15
COLD HEART
acute pain in the heart
cold hands and feet
palpitation
slow pulse
thin appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue moss
Warm up the heart
Treat - B1.15
HOT HEART
pain in the eye like being pricked by a needle accompanied by tense sensations
pain in the heart and chest as if being pricked with a needle
red complexion
thirst
nosebleed
dry throat
vomiting of blood
feeling miserable and sleeplessness
yellow-red urine
rapid pulse
red tip of tongue
deep red tip of tongue
tongue dotted with rice gruel
prickles at the tip of tongue
hot sensations in the body which increase upon touch of muscles, but which disappear upon heavy touch
Sedate the heat of the heart
Treat -H.7, P.8, P.7, B1.15, P.6
DEFICIENCY OF THE HEART
deafness
sleeplessness
love of lying down and with a desire to fall asleep
automatic perspiration
night sweat
easily scared
many dreams
nervousness
forgetfulness
worry a lot
feeling miserable with love of darkness and dislike of light
palpitation
epilepsy
simple goitre, hyperthyroidism
small pulse
intermittent pulse
slowing pulse
weak pulse
light colour of tongue
light red colour of tongue
inability of tongue to extend
Tone up the heart
Treat - H.5, H.9, H.7, B1.15, Lu.9, P.6, H.6
ENERGY DEFICIENCY OF THE HEART
being hasty and confused
deficiency pulse
Warm up and tone up the Yang of the heart, strength the energy of the heart and increase its flow
Treat - P.5, B1.15, P.7
BLOOD DEFICIENCY OF THE HEART
sleeplessness with confusion and insecure feeling
sleeplessness with forgetfulness
small pulse
weak pulse
light colour
tender tongue
Tone up the blood of the heart
Treat - P.6
EXCESS OF THE HEART
accumulation of sputum
psychological depression
love of laughter and being happy
mental dizziness
recurrent canker sore in mouth
excess pulse
red tip of tongue
Sedate the heart
Treat - H.7, B1.15, Lu.9, H.5, H.6
ENERGY CONGESTION OF THE HEART
neurosis
Disperse energy congestion of the heart
Treat - B1.15
SPUTUM OF THE HEART
swollen sensations in the tip of the tongue that causes a desire to stick out the tongue
red coloured tongue
thick appearance of tongue moss
greasy appearance of tongue moss
yellow appearance of tongue moss
grossly coated tongue
coated tongue with a muddy appearance
Transform the sputum and open up the blockage of the heart
Treat - H.3
DEFICIENCY - COLD OF THE SMALL INTESTINE
falling pain in the lower abdomen with a fondness for massage
abdominal rumbling
sticky muddy stool with undigested food
diarrhea
discharge of blood from anus following bowel movement
frequent and obstructed urination with scanty urine
clear and long urine
small pulse
weak pulse
light red coloured tongue
thin appearance of tongue coating
white tongue moss
Constrict the small intestine and prevent its prolapse
Treat - CV.4, St.39, SI.3
EXCESS - HEAT OF SMALL INTESTINE
pain in the throat
sores on the tongue
deafness
abdominal swellling in the navel region which gets relieved on giving off gas
feeling miserable
obstructed urination with red urine
pain in the lower abdomen affecting the lumbar section of spine and the testicles
pain in the penis
rapid pulse
sliding pulse
red colour
red tip and sides of tongue
greasy appearance of tongue moss
yellow appearance of tongue moss
Sedate the small intestine and clear up its heat
Treat - SI.8, SI.7, CV.4, St.39, CV.3, B1.40
BLADDER DISEASE
difficulty in passing urine with urine in drops
urinary calculus
urinary infection
Regulate the energy of the bladder
Treat - St.30, B1.53, B1.67, B1.40, B1.64
DAMP HEAT OF THE BLADDER
urine like water from washing rice
red damp and sticky surface of genitals in girls
rapid pulse
greasy appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
Clear up the heat of the bladder and facilitate its waterways
Treat - St.30, B1.53, K.7, Liv.8
DEFICIENCY - COLD OF THE BLADDER
black complexion
oedema
incontinence
diminished urination
frequent urination with clear and white urine
deep pulse
light coloured tongue
glossy and moist appearance of tongue moss
Warm up the kidneys to produce constrictive effects (because the kidneys and the bladder are closely related)
Treat - CV.3, B1.28, B1.40, B1.67, B1.60
EXCESS - HEAT OF THE BLADDER
pain in the lower abdomen, accompanied by swelling and a feeling of hardness and fullness
yellow - red urine
anuria
discharge of urine containing pus and blood
urinary gravel
muddy and unclear urine
obstructed and diminished urination with short urine
hot pain inside the penis on passing urine
deep pulse
wiry pulse
red coloured tongue
yellow appearance of tongue moss
Sedate the excess and heat of the bladder
Treat - B1.63, CV.3, B1.28, B1.40, B1.65, B1.60
DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS
night sweat
love of salt
urinary calculus
uremia
acute nephritis
Regulate the energy of the kidneys
Treat - K.2, CV.7, B1.23, B1.32, K.1, K.3
FIRE OF THE KIDNEYS
bleeding from the gaps between teeth without pain
weakness of bones
red urine
seminal emission with dreams
whitish discharge from penis as in gonorrhea
acne vulgaris
general infection
superficial pulse
rapid pulse
red coloured tongue
dry tongue
slightly coated tongue
Sedate the fire of the kidneys
Treat - K.2, Ki.7, K.3
DEFICIENCY - FIRE OF THE KIDNEYS
cold hands and feet
shortness of breath and panting and perspiration at the same time
chronic diarrhea
impotence
seminal emissions without dreams
Tone up the deficiency and sedate the fire of the kidneys
Treat - K.6, K.3, K.7
EXCESS - FIRE OF THE KIDNEYS
red appearance of the zygomatic region
dry sensations in the mouth that occur at night
red lips
many dreams but little sleep
short and red urine
strong penis with easy erection
strong sexual desire
Sedate the excess and fire of the kidneys
Treat - K.3, K.7
INTERNAL YANG OF THE KIDNEYS
diarrhea before dawn
Regulate internal Yang of the kidneys
Treat - B1.20
INSUFFICIENT YIN OF THE KIDNEYS
teeth as dry as withered bones
Nourish the Yin of kidneys and sedate their fire
Treat - CV.4
YIN DEFICIENCY OF THE KIDNEYS
toothache or shaky teeth
pain across the loins
pain in the tibia
pain in the heel
dry sensations in the mouth
dry sensations in the mouth that occur at night
ringing in the ear
deafness
spots in front of the eyes
dry throat
dizziness
sore loins and weak legs
cold hands and feet
hot sensations in the centre of the palm
hot sensations in the sole of the foot
sleeplessness
fever at night with burning sensations in the internal regions
hot sensations in the body as if the heat had come from inside the bone, accompanied by hot sensations in the centre of the hand and that of foot and warm skin and muscles
night sweat
cough with sputum containing blood or coughing out fresh blood
feeling miserable and hasty, with fever
hot sensations in the body with solid stool
seminal emission with dreams
seminal emission with bad dreams
pulmonary tuberculosis
hepatic cirrhosis
rheumatoid cardiopathy
aplastic anemia
diabetes mellitus
urinary infection
amenorrhea
preclampsia, eclampsia
general (disseminated) lupus erythematosus
central retinal choroiditis
tonsillitis
tuberculosis of bone and joints
rapid pulse
small pulse
deficiency pulse
red coloured tongue
slightly coated tongue
coated tongue with a stripped appearance
Nourish the Yin of the kidneys
Treat - K.3, K.7, B1.20
YANG DEFICIENCY OF THE KIDNEYS
pain across the loins
pain and softness across the loins and in the knee
Resolve the superficial regions and clear summer heat
Treat - Lu.6, Co.1, Co.4, Co.11
INJURIOUS SUMMER HEAT
headache
thirst
weakness of the four limbs
fatigue and softness of the four limbs
softness of limbs
cold and hot sensations mixing up
fever
perspiring badly
perspiration due to hot weather or putting on warm clothes
rapid breath
nausea and vomiting
vomiting and diarrhea
psychological depression
feeling miserable and thirsty
dislike of heat
diarrhea
superficial pulse
rapid pulse
big pulse
sliding pulse
greasy appearance of tongue coating
white appearance
Clear Summer heat
Treat -T.5, Co.4, GV.14, St.25, CV.4, P.6
DAMPNESS
headache as if the head were being wrapped up
abdominal pain with abdominal rumbling
pain across the loins as if sitting in the water, accompanied by heavy sensations of the body
pain in the joints that always stays in the same joints, accompanied by heavy sensations of the body
light taste in the mouth
dizziness
heavy sensations in the head as if the head had been wrapped up
discomfort in the chest
swelling and fullness of the stomach and the abdomen
sensations of heaviness and stagnation of lower limbs
weakness of the four limbs
feeling of heaviness in the body
illness starts mostly from the lower regions of the body
toes extraordinarily itchy
discharge of yellow and sticky fluids from blisters that break open
oedema on the dorsum of the foot
white and small granular pimples in the skin as thin as millets
watery pus discharged through opening of carbuncle
eczema
blisters in the skin
love of hot drink
love of sleep and heavy sensations in the body
heavy sensations in the body with no abdominal pain, but with rumbling of the intestine and watery stool
diarrhea
hard stool followed by sticky and muddy stool
quick bowel movement
diminished urination
whitish discharge from penis as in gonarrhea
whitish mucous discharge from vagina
hepatic cirrhosis
typhoid fever, para-typhoid fever
hepatic coma
chronic cholecystitis
uremia
acute nephritis
rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis
acne pustulosa
arysipelas
venous thrombosis of iliofemoralis
thrombophlebitis
small pulse
relaxed pulse
soft pulse
quick (irregular pulse)
thick appearance of tongue coating
greasy appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
Dry up dampness
Treat - CV.11, CV.4, CV.5, B1.23, Ki.17, St.36
INTERNAL DAMPNESS
sensations of grease and tastlessness in the mouth
congested chest with discomfort in the stomach
abdominal swelling
fatigue and softness of the four limbs
oedema
sputum, both clear and muddy
love of hot drink
with no desire to drink
eat only a little bit
drink only a little bit
diarrhea
watery and thin stool
obstructed urination with scanty urine
menstrual flow a little too much
soft pulse
greasy appearance of tongue coating
Dry up internal dampness
Treat - CV.4, CV.5, B1.20
DAMPNESS - WARM AND SUPERFICIAL
soreness - pain in the joints
heavy sensations in the head
swelling of the head
heavy sensations in the limbs and trunk
white appearance of tongue coating
relaxed pulse
soft pulse
greasy appearance of tongue coating
Resolve the superficial regions and transform dampness
Treat - Herb therapy
SUPERFICIAL DAMPNESS
absence of thirst in the mouth
swelling of head with heavy sensations
discomfort in the chest
body feeling heavy accompanied by fatigued limbs
fever that appears not high
fear of cold
Transform dampness by aromatic herbs
Treat - Herb therapy
DAMP - HEAT
pain in the eyes, red eyes, watering of the eyes, cracked lids, intolerance of light in both eyes
pain in the joints of the four limbs accompanied by swelling and heavy sensations
thirst
swollen body of the tongue
congested chest
yellowish body colour
fever
low grade fever
perspiration in the head
automatic perspiration
perspiration in hands and feet
feeling miserable
yellow-red stool, muddy and with bad smell
short and red urine
red and scanty urine
menstrual flow containing yellowish water
plentiful menstrual flow
premature periods
muddy and sticky menstrual flow
mucous discharge from vagina
plentiful mucous discharge from vagina
red mucous discharge (vagina)
deep yellow mucous discharge (vagina)
mixture of yellow-red mucous discharge (vagina)
mucous discharge with foul odours (vagina)
light yellow or fresh green mucous discharge (vagina)
yellow-white mucous discharge (vagina)
mucous discharge with foul odours (vagina)
menstrual flow during pregnancy or easily susceptible to miscarriage
prolapse of uterus
itch and pain in the vulva frequently
burning sensation and itch in the genitals
hypertrophy of labia and clitoris
infectious hepatitis
whooping cough
bacterial dysentry
leptospirosis
dysentry
acute gastroenteritis
typhoid fever, para-typhoid fever
chronic cholecystitis
acute nephritis
urinary infection
vaginal discharge
dyspepsia in children
infantile paralysis (polio)
diarrhea in children
acute eczema
eczema of scrotum
macule erythema
ulcerative blepharitis
trachoma
otitis media
purulent otitis media
muguet
acute lymphnoditis
phelgmon
epididymitis, orchitis
acute appendicitis
acute cholecystitis, cholecystolithiasis
acute pancreatitis
pile
ulcer of lower limbs
rapid pulse
sliding pulse
soft pulse
swollen tongue
greasy appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
hot sensations in body which increase upon touch of tendons and bones
Transform dampness and clear the heat
Treat - P.8, GB.24, B1.43, St.44
DAMP SPUTUM
prolonged dizziness
white and watery sputum
copious sputum that can be coughed out easily
white, sliding sputum that can be cleared from the mouth easily
lymphoma
Remove damp sputum
Treat - B1.2, Lu.9, St.40, Sp.3
DRYNESS
pain in the chest
dry sensations in the mouth
dry tongue
dry nose
fever
dry skin
absence of perspiration in hot weather
copious yellow and sticky sputum
sputum with blood
dry cough without sputum or coughing out a little sticky fluid
thirst with a desire to drink
dry stool
small pulse
retarded pulse
Moisten dryness and clear the lungs
Treat - K.7
INTERNAL DRYNESS
thirst in the mouth with a desire for drink
hot sensations in the nostrils
obstructed vision
dry throat accompanied by cracked lips
sleeplessness
light but periodic fever like the tide
dry skin
dry and withered hair which breaks easily
night sweat
hair lacking shine
getting hungry easily
feeling miserable
dry and solid stool
scanty urine
rapid pulse
small pulse
retarded pulse
red coloured tongue
dry tongue
thin appearance of tongue coating
the tongue not coated at all
Moisten internal dryness
Treat - Herb therapy
WARM - DRYNESS
pain in the throat
pain in the chest
thirst
hot sensations in the body
fever that appears more severe than fear of cold
perspiration due to hot weather or putting on warm clothes
coughing out sputum containing silky blood
vomiting and hiccup
short and red urine
superficial pulse
rapid pulse
red tip and sides of tongue
thin appearance of tongue coating
dry appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
Moisten the lungs by acrid-cool herbs
Treat - Herb therapy
COOL - DRYNESS
headache
light headache
dry lips
stuffed nose
dry throat
tickle in the throat
absence of perspiration in hot weather
cough
dislike of cold
dislike of cold more than fever
superficial pulse
small pulse
thin appearance of tongue coating
dry appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
Moisten by acrid-warm herbs
Treat - Herb therapy
SUPERFICIAL DRYNESS
dry sensations in the mouth
dryness in the throat
dry nose
dry cough
superficial pulse
small pulse
thin appearance of tongue coating
dry appearance of tongue coating
Moisten superficial regions
Treat - Herb therapy
HOT DRYNESS
thirst
Moisten dryness by cold herbs
Treat - Co.11, Liv.1
DEFICIENCY DRYNESS
red eyes
Tone up deficiency and moisten dampness
Treat - B1.17, B1.18
DRY SPUTUM
scanty sputum difficult to clear from the mouth
Remove sputum
Treat - St.40, K.7
FIRE
copious yellow and sticky sputum
cerebrovascular accidents
neurosis
simple goitre, hyperthyroidism
diptheria
virulent pneumonia
acne vulgaris
suppurative keratitis
purulent otitis media
furuncle of external auditory canal
tonsillitis
furuncle
furuncle of face
carbuncle
hand infection
acute lymphangitis
arysipelas
phlegmno
acute mastitis
general infection
perianal-rectal abscess
lymph gland tuberculosis of the neck
tuberculosis of bone and joints
burns
snake bite
rapid pulse
red colour of tongue
bright red colour of tongue
crimson colour of tongue
deep red colour of tongue
prickles on the tongue
thin appearance of tongue coating
dry appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
Clear the fire
Treat - Co.5, T.2, K.1, P.8, P.9
HEAT OF FIRE
dry cough without sputum or coughing out a little sticky fluid
sinusitis
red colour of tongue
black colour of tongue
dry tongue
scorching tongue
dry appearance of tongue coating
black appearance of tongue coating
Clear the heat of fire
Treat - T.23, T.2, K.1, P.8, P.9
DEFICIENCY FIRE
pain in the throat
red appearance of zygomatic region
dry sensations in the mouth
ringing in the ears
dry throat
sore loins
illness attacks slowly, but with longer duration
sleeplessness
hot sensations in the body as if the heat had come from inside the bone, accompanied by hot sensations in the centre of the hand and foot and warm skin and muscles
light but periodic fever like the tide
night sweat
coughing out blood
sputum with blood
dry cough without sputum or coughing out a little sticky fluid
forgetfulness
feeling miserable
seminal emission with dreams
iridocyclitis
primary glaucoma
recurrent canker sore
rapid pulse
small pulse
red colour of tongue
coated tongue with a stripped appearance
Tone up the deficiency of kidneys
Treat - K.3, K.1, Liv.2, K.6
EXCESS FIRE
pain in the throat
abdominal pain with a fondness for massage
red complexion
dry sensations in the mouth
dry lips
dry thirst
red eyes
illness attacks all of a sudden and changes rapidly
pain in the body that shifts around with no fixed regions
Treat - B1.13, B1.20, B1.23, B1.38, St.36, Ht.6
EXCESS SEX
sore loins
sore loins and weak legs
hands and feet slightly cold
soft legs
hot sensations in the body as if the heat had come from inside the bone, accompanied by hot sensations in the centre of hand and foot and warm skin and muscles
light, but periodic fever, like the tide
night sweat
cough
vomiting of blood
run-down feelings
palpitation
impotence
seminal emission with dreams
seminal emission without dreams
premature ejaculation
irregularity of menses
mucous discharge from vagina
Treat - Herb therapy, also refrain from sex and also Ki.3, Sp.6, CV.4
DISTURBANCE OF WIND DUE TO YIN DEFICIENCY
headache accompanied by dizziness
sudden fainting after incoherent talk
Tone up Yin
Treat - Herb therapy alternatively K.1, St.36, Sp.6, Sp.3
SPUTUM
headache accompanied by dizziness
pain in the chest and ribs
swollen body of the tongue
pupils appear slightly fixed but they appear normal on movement
abdominal rumbling
menstrual flow slightly insufficient
bronchial asthma
angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
cerebrovascular accidents
neurasthenia
congestive cardiac failure
wiry pulse
sliding pulse
light white colour of tongue
swollen tongue
Clear sputum
Treat - CV.13, CV.12, St.36, St.40
DAMP SPUTUM
sleep a lot
suppression of menses
plentiful menstrual flow
light red menstrual flow
periods often overdue
muddy and sticky menstrual flow
excessive whitish mucous discharge
easily susceptible to morning sickness during pregnancy
frequent coughs during pregnancy that prolong and cause motion of foetus
not easy to fall pregnant
bronchitis
central retinal choroiditis
Meniere's syndrome
light red coloured tongue
fat tongue
thick appearance of tongue coating
glossy and moist appearance of tongue coating
greasy appearance of tongue coating
glossy appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
grey-black appearance of tongue coating
Dry up damp sputum
Treat - St.40, CV.12, St.1
FIRE OF SPUTUM
hungry with no appetite
insanity
uremia
pre-eclampsia, eclampsia
diptheria
rapid pulse
sliding pulse
Remove sputum and clear fire
Treat - St.40, P.7, St.1, Liv.2, P.9
INTERNAL SPUTUM
love of hot drink
Clear up internal sputum
Treat - St.40
DAMP HEAT
hepatic coma
pneumonia in children
diptheria
bronchitis in children
Dry up dampness and clear heat
Treat - St.41, St.47, S.I.4, P.3, CV.3
SPUTUM CONGESTION
breathing with noise
love of hot drink
menstrual flow light in colour
morning sickness
cerebrovascular accidents
angina pectoris
leukemia
rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis
simple goitre, hyperthyroidism
amenorrhea
bronchitis in children
thyrophyma
adenoma of mammary fibre
nasopharyngeal cancer
cancer of oesophagus
lymph gland tuberculosis of the neck
blue colour of tongue
pain that persists in the same region on pressure of hand
Clear up sputum
Treat - St.1, St.40
PARASITES
abdominal pain that occurs and disappears with irregularity, but that drags on and on with no sign of recovery
love of unusual foods
itch in genitals in girls
itch in the anus
acute intestinal obstruction
Expel or kill parasites
Treat - B1.43(moxa), GV.14, St.7, CV.12
PARASITE CONGESTION
yellowish complexion in children
Expel and kill parasites
Treat - GV.14, St.7, St.36
YIN DEFICIENCY
abdominal pain with a fondness for massage
tasteless sensations in the mouth
cold feet
fatigue
cold sensations in the body
low, light and clear voice
low voice
feeble breathing
short breath
love of hot drink
decreased appetite
feeling depressed and hot at night, but feeling peaceful and quiet during the day
being quiet and talk only little
being quiet and silent
lying down with legs curled up
love of warm and dislike of cold
love of facing inside while lying down, with heavy sensation in the body which can not change side by itself
diarrhea with sticky and muddy stool
stool with a fishy and bad smell
red urine
clear urine
deep pulse
slow pulse
small pulse
retarded pulse
disappearing pulse
weak pulse
light colour of tongue
tender tongue
fat tongue
glossy and moist appearance of tongue coating
glossy appearance of tongue coating
Tone up Yin
Treat - CV.8(moxa)
DEFICIENCY HEAT OF INTERNAL YIN
frequent and obstructed urination with scanty urine
Treat - Herb therapy
YIN DEFICIENCY
headache in the afternoon
severe pain in the body that occurs all of a sudden
dry sensations in the mouth
dry throat
dizziness
both the palm of hand and sole of foot are hot
skinniness
light, but periodic fever not unlike the tide that attacks in the afternoon
night sweat
dry and scanty stool
short and red urine
dysentry
angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
hypertension
nephritis
neurasthenia
congestive cardiac failure
neurosis
uremia
leukemia
simple goitre, hyperthryroidism
measles in children
general (disseminated) lupus erythematosus
purulent otitis media
carbuncle
general infection
lymph gland tuberculosis of the neck
tuberculosis of bone and joints
rapid pulse
small pulse
disappearing pulse
bright red coloured tongue
crimson coloured tongue
deep red coloured tongue
shrivelled and wrinkled tongue
tongue too soft to move around
thin appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
hot sensations in the body which increase upon touch of tendons and bones
Tone up Yin
Treat - Sp.6, B1.23, K.3
DEFICIENCY OF YIN ENERGY
sleeplessness with dryness of tongue
Tone up Yin energy
Treat - B1.23, CV.6, CV.4
YIN EXCESS
sleep a lot
nephritis
Sedate Yin
Treat - Herb therapy
YANG DISEASE
abdominal pain with an aversion to massage
red complexion
thirst
warm feet
feeling of lightness in the body
automatic perspiration
high-pitched, heavy and unclear voice
high-pitched voice
harsh breath
rumbling of sputum
urgent panting
love of cold drink
feeling depressed and hot during the day, but feeling peaceful and quiet at night
crazy, quick tempered and insecure
feeling miserable and thirsty
mental excitation
love of talking
fond of being active
lying down and stretching oneself out
fond of lying on back with feet stretched out
facing outside while lying down with light sensation of the body which cn change side by itself
constipation
stool with an extraordinarily bad smell
short and red urine
superficial pulse
rapid pulse
big pulse
sliding pulse
excess pulse
deep red coloured tongue
old tongue
prickles on the tongue
hard tongue
cleft appearance of coated tongue
dry appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
Clear the heat and sedate excess
Treat - Co.4
YANG DEFICIENCY
headache in the morning
blue-white complexion
cold hands and feet
tips of fingers very often cold
fatigue without power
sleep a lot
perspiration like cold water
automatic perspiration
perspiration due to hot weather or putting on warm clothes
Clear the heat, transform congestion, and open up blockage
Treat - Lu.11, S.1.1
A TRULY HOT DISEASE WITH A MISLEADING COLD APPEARANCE
scorching teeth
cold hands and feet
hot sensations in the body
feeling cold in the body with dislike of putting on more clothes
diarrhea
sliding pulse
excess pulse
crimson colour
white appearance of tongue coating
Clear the heat and counteract poison
Treat - Herb therapy
DEFICIENCY DISEASE
pain in the inner part of stomach that gets better after meal, with a fondness for massage
mouth open with an inability to close
low ringing in the ears that become lower or disappears while the ears are being pressed with hands
prolonged dizziness
scanty breath and handicapped breathing
withering and small hands and feet
skinniness
little power
hiccup that makes low but long noise
hiccup that makes low and feeble noise which cannot reach the throat
hiccup that makes slow noise and that occurs infrequently
low voice
talking in a weak voice
hoarseness
feeble voice with intermittent speech
light and clear voice with low and feeble tone
typhoid fever, accompanied by abdominal softness and fullness and by short breath
scanty breath (breathing becomes intermittent when talking too much)
small breath
breathing with a low sound and feeble breath
asthma that comes on slowly, accompanied by fatigue, low sound, and feeling of comfort on a long inhalation
illness that becomes a little better after eating
constant desire for drink, but drink only a little
eat only a little bit
love of sighing
love of facing inside while lying down, with heavy sensation in the body which cannot change side by itself
excessive menstrual bleeding
suppression of menses
scanty menstrual flow
post-period pain
plentiful menstrual flow
thin and liquid menstrual flow
menstrual flow continues after periods
overdue period
menstrual flow light in colour
premature periods
mild period pain
period pain that reduces on massage
light red menstrual flow or like yellow water
whitish mucous discharge from vagina
plentiful thin and watery mucous discharge from vagina
failure of foetus to grow
motion of foetus and miscarriage
complete suppression of urine during pregnancy
incontinence of urine after childbirth
sudden fainting that occurs following childbirth
scanty milk secretion
absence of sensations of swelling in the breast, softness upon touching by hand, absence of milk flow upon pressure by hand or only scanty milk in drops
hypertrophy of labia or clitoris that exists for a prolonged period
cerebrovascular accidents
amenorrhea
small pulse
deficiency pulse
soft pulse
weak pulse
light coloured tongue
tender tongue
cleft tongue
fat tongue
soft body of tongue
vibratory tongue
the tongue not coated at all
base of sore appears flat and its swelling disseminated
region below the heart appears soft on pressure
insufficient elasticity in the abdominal region on pressure of hand
abdominal region appears full of gas on pressure of hand
abdominal region appears full but painless on pressure of hand
sensations of softness and weakness in the abdominal region on pressure of hand
pain that decreases on pressure of hand with one spot remaining unpleasant
abdominal pain on the right and left sides of the navel
white complexion
cold hands and feet
fatigue
automatic perspiration
night sweat
short breath
vomiting slowly with a feeble sound
love of hot drink
run-down feelings
fear of cold
diarrhea with undigested food
black-dark clear but thin menstrual flow
smoky-muddy-watery menstrual flow
menstrual flow like juice of black beans
irregularity of menses
overdue period
dark and scanty menstrual flow
whitish mucous discharge from vagina
plentiful mucous discharge from vagina
clear and watery and white mucous discharge from vagina with fishy smell
being susceptible to sterility
cold sensations in the lower abdomen and genitals area
bacterial dysentry
acute gastroenteritis
deep pulse
slow pulse
black coloured tongue
moist tongue
glossy tongue
white apperarance of tongue coating
Tone up deficiency of Yang
Treat - CV.4, GV.4, GV.20, St.36
DEFICIENCY - HOT
pain in the throat accompanied by dry sensations
hot sensations in the body as if the heat had come from inside the bone, accompanied by hot sensations in the centre of the hand and foot and warm skin and muscles
light but periodic fever like the tide
irregular fever
night sweat
feeling miserable with love of darkness and dislike of light
feeling miserable, confused and uneasy
scanty menstrual flow
premature periods
muddy and sticky menstrual flow without bad smell
red menstrual flow
plentiful menstrual flow that does not stop
yellow mucous discharge
thick and sticky mucous discharge
mucous discharge mixed with silky blood
rapid pulse
small pulse
deep red coloured tongue
hot sensations in the body which increase upon touch of skin region, but which disappear upon prolonged touch
pain in the inner part of stomach that becomes acute after meal, with an aversion to massage
pain below the heart
pain that gets worse on massage
swollen sensations in the tip of the tonge that causes a desire to stick out the tongue
loud ringing in the ears that becomes louder when the ears are pressed with the hands
acute dizziness
fullness of the abdomen that gets worse on massage
escape of wind with noise
selling of hand and foot
short duration of illness
high pitched voice
loss of voice
forceful and strong speech
heavy and unclear voice with high pitched and rough tone
typhoid fever, accompanied by swelling and fullness of the heart and the abdomen and short breath
harsh breath
breathing with the shoulders lifting up, high pitched sound and with rapidly flowing breath
illness that gets worse after eating
dislike of eating
facing outside while lying down with light sensation of the body which can change side by itself
constipation
scanty urine
suppression of menses
scanty periods
scanty menstrual flow
colicky pain in the lower abdomen that occurs either before periods or at the beginning stage of the periods and that gets worse on massage
pre-period pain
plentiful menstrual flow
violet-black menstrual flow with clot
irregularity of menses
light red menstrual flow
irregularity of menses at the beginning and then overdue periods, and then absence of periods
abnormal periods
lessening of pain following discharge of blood clots
periods overdue very frequently
muddy and sticky menstrual flow
yellow or red mucous discharge from vagina
thick and sticky mucous discharge from vagina with a bad smell
thick and sticky mucous discharge from vagina
yellow-white mucous discharge from vagina
excessive whitish mucous discharge
easily susceptible to morning sickness during pregnancy
frequent coughs during pregnancy that prolong and cause motion of foetus
short of milk secretion after childbirth
swelling, hardness and pain in the breast after childbirth
sudden fainting that occurs following childbirth
suppression of lochia
susceptible to abdominal pain following childbirth
not easy to become pregnant
scanty milk secretion
epidemic cerebro-spinal meningitis
cerebrovascular accidents
amenorrhoea
acute pericoronitis
acute periodontoclasia
big pulse
excess pulse
red coloured tongue
old tongue
thick appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
base of a sore appears concentrated and bulging
region below the heart appears hard on pressure
abdominal region appears elastic on pressure of hand
abdominal wall appears thick with constipation on pressure of hand
abdominal region appears full and painful on pressure of hand
sensation of softness and weakness in the abdominal region on pressure of hand
pain that decreases on pressure of hand with one spot remaining unpleasant
Sedate excess
Treat - St.36, St.30, Liv.8, Sp.9, Liv.2
COLD AND EXCESS DISEASE
suppression of menses
muddy and sticky menstrual flow
dark black menstrual flow
menstrual flow in blood clots
solid menstrual flow that destructs the bowel
slow pulse
wiry pulse
Expel cold and sedate excess
Treat - T.8
HOT AND EXCESS DISEASE
hiccup that makes loud and forceful noise
vomiting that comes on rather forcefully, with a strong sound
constant desire for drink, but drink only a little
excessive menstrual bleeding
deep red or violet-red menstrual flow
plentiful menstrual flow
premature periods
muddy and sticky menstrual flow
plentiful menstrual flow that does not stop
pulmonary abscess
urinary infection
pelvitis
carbuncle
purulent osteomyelitis
rapid pulse
sliding pulse
excess pulse
grey appearance of tongue coating
Clear the heat and sedate excess
Treat - B1.20, B1.28, CV.3, Liv.8, Sp.9, K.7
ENERGY DISORDER
black stool
Regulate the conditions of energy
Treat - P.5, CV.6
HEAT OF ENERGY
leptospirosis
iridocyclitis
Clear the heat of energy
Treat - P.5, CV.6
HEAT OF SPUTUM ENERGY
dry mouth with a desire to drink but only for mouth wash, not for swallowing into the throat
Clear the heat of sputum energy
Treat - Co.4, St.40
ENERGY DEFICIENCY
prolonged headache
headache in the morning
headache with intervals
severe headache that occurs with fatigue after labour
ringing in the ears
ringing in the ears that causes deafness
misty vision
oedema that occurs in the socket of the eyeball
dizziness
abnormal heart beats
abdominal swelling that occasionally gets better by itself
tips of four extremities slightly cold
shaking of both hands
being skinny with lack of moistness in skin
automatic perspiration
perspiration in hands and feet
falling of hair due to prolonged illness
talking in a weak voice
short breath
feeble breathing with short and feeble voice
intermittent breath
asthma
lack of appetite
feeling fatigued in the limbs and mentally, lying down a lot
lying down with an inability to sit up because it causes dizziness
sticky and muddy stool or diarrhea
swelling of bladder with diminished urination
excessive menstrual bleeding
scanty menstrual flow
plentiful menstrual flow
thin and liquid menstrual flow
menstrual flow continues after periods
irregularity of menses
menstrual flow light in colour
plentiful and watery menstrual flow
light red menstrual flow
menstrual flow a little too much
premature periods
whitish mucous discharge
plentiful, thin and watery mucous discharge
failure in expulsion of placenta after childbirth
complete suppression of urine during pregnancy
incontinence of urine after childbirth
plentiful lochia that does not stop
perspiration and periodic fever after childbirth
giving birth many times
excessive loss of blood following childbirth
prolapse of uterus
pulling pain in uterus
prolapse of uterus on labour at the beginning and frequent prolapse afterwards
sensation of pressure in the genitals region
hypertrophy of labia or clitoris
hypertrophy of labia or clitoris that exists for a prolonged period
hemorrhagic fever
aplastic anemia
cerebrovascular accidents
tuberculosis pleuritis
hepatic coma
congestive cardiac failure
chronic nephritis
leukemia
anemia
dysmenorrhea
menoxenia
amenorrhea
threatened abortion
agalactia
lochia
hysteroptosis
polio
diptheria
primary atrophy of optic nerve
purulent osteomyelitis
general infection
pile
anal-rectal prolapse
lymph gland tuberculosis of the neck
tuberculosis of bone and joints
thrombo-angeitis obliterans
burns
small pulse
disappearing pulse
drumming pulse
soft pulse
weak pulse
light coloured tongue
light white coloured tongue
light red coloured tongue
superficial red coloured tongue
white coloured tongue
tender tongue
cleft tongue
shrivelled and wrinkled tongue
tongue too soft to move around
thin appearance of tongue
white appearance of tongue
the tongue not coated at all
the skin along the ulna remains cold
throbbing at the Deficiency Internal Point may be felt by a shallow pressure of hand, but the throbbing disappears when a deep pressure is applied (the Deficiency Internal Point is located between 4th and 5th ribs below the left nipple)
pain in the inner part of stomach accompanied by pricking sensation and sweating
discomfort in the chest and ribs
dry mouth with a desire to drink but only for mouth wash not for swallowing into throat
swelling and congestion after eating
pre-period pain in the abdomen with hardness and fullness of the lower abdomen
period pain
swelling and pain in the lower abdomen before or during period, feeling miserable, swelling and pain in the chest and the ribs and the nipples
scanty periods
scanty menstrual flow
irregularity of menses
violet menstrual flow
overdue period
distention and pain in the lower abdomen before and after periods
waiting in suspense for periods to begin with swelling of the lower abdomen
thick and sticky mucous discharge
yellow-white mucous discharge
easily susceptible to morning sicknes during pregnancy
susceptible to abdominal pain following childbirth
swelling of the breast
infectious hepatitis
schistosomiasis
rheumatoid cardiopathy
angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
tuberculosis pleuritis
angina pectoris
insanity
leukemia
simple goitre, hyperthyroidism
dysmenorrhea
thyrophyma
pelvitis
menoxema
amenorrhea
oedema of pregnancy
agalactia
sty
trachoma
acute cholecystitis, cholecystolithiasis
acute pancreatitis
acute intestinal obstruction
gastro-duodenal ulcer perforation
thyrophyma
adenoma of mammary fibre
cervical cancer
tuberculosis of bone and joints
hyperplasia of lobi mammae
thromboangeitis obliterans
thrombophlebitis
ulcer of lower limbs
frostbite
deep pulse
retarded pulse
short pulse
quick (irregular) pulse
blue-purple coloured tongue
glossy and moist appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
throbbing at the Deficiency Internal Point appears in shape on pressing and it stops once every 3 to 4 beats or every 5 to 6 beats
hard regions that remain undispersed on pressure of hand
Disperse energy congestion
Treat - P.6, K.11, CV.12, K.19, St.21
DEFICIENCY -COLD BLOOD
post-period pain with no full sensations in the lower abdomen
Tone up deficiency of blood and clear its cold
Treat - B1.15, CV.4
WIND GENERATED BY DRYNESS OF BLOOD
eczema
psoriasis
nervous dermatitis
seborrhoea
pain that may be relieved by pressure of hand
Nourish the blood and expel the wind
Treat - Ht.3
COLD BLOOD
period pain
cold and stabbing pains in the lower abdomen before periods
menstrual flow like juice of black beans
menoxenia
Warm up the blood
Treat - B1.17, B1.20
HOT BLOOD
plentiful menstrual flow
menstrual flow with a bad smell
menstrual flow continues after period
irregularity of menses
red and plentiful menstrual flow
menstrual flow a little too much
premature periods
deep red or violet menstrual flow
abdominal pain that occurs at the onset of periods
leptospirosis
haemorrhagic fever
typhoid fever, para-typhoid fever
tuberculosis, pleuritis
leukemia
functional metrorrhagia
menoxenia
threatened abortion
lochia
fever after childbirth
psoriasis
pruritis
medicamentosa dermatitis
erythema multiforme
hemorrhage of retina
abscess
acute lymphangitis
general infection
pile
fissure of anus
Cool down the blood
Treat - Lu.10, P.3, P.4, Lu.11, T.10
BLOOD DEFICIENCY
headache accompanied by dizziness
headache in the afternoon
white complexion
dry sensations in the mouth
dry and cracked lips and mouth
little saliva
white gums
misty vision
both eyes being intolerant to light with neither pain nor hot sensations
dizziness
white fingernails
tics of four limbs
jumping of muscles that cannot be controlled
spasms
sleeplessness
fever at night with burning sensations in the internal regions
being skinny with lack of moisture in the skin
night sweats
head hair turning yellow
feeling miserable
lying down with an inability to sit up because it causes dizziness
suppression of menses
period pain
period pain that occurs during period
mild and prolonged period pain
irregularity of menses
light red and limited menstrual flow
overdue period
menstrual flow light in colour
overdue period at the beginning, gradually reducing in quantity and finally coming to a stop
menstrual flow slightly insufficient
empty pain in the lower abdomen at the later stage of periods or after periods
light red menstrual flow or like yellow water
abdominal pain that occurs at the onset of periods
failure of foetus to grow
motion of foetus and miscarriage
pain in the body after childbirth
sudden fainting that occurs following childbirth
giving birth many times
excessive loss of blood following childbirth
hemorrhagic fever
aplastic anaemia
cerebrovascular accidents
tuberculosis pleuritis
hepatic coma
congestive cardiac failure
chronic nephritis
leukemia
anemia
dysmenorrhoea
menoxenia
amenorrhoea
threatened abortion
agalactia
fever after childbirth
polio
eczema
psoriasis
seborrhea
pelade
central retinal choroiditis
primary atrophy of optic nerve
Meniere's syndrome
purulent osteomyelitis
lymph gland tuberculosis of the neck
tuberculosis of bone and joints
thromboangeitis obliterans
rapid pulse
small pulse
disappearing pulse
empty pulse
weak pulse
light white coloured tongue
light red coloured tongue
superficial red coloured tongue
white coloured tongue
cleft tongue
shrivelled and wrinkled tongue
tongue too soft to move around
thin appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
throbbing at the Deficiency Internal Point appears forceful and big when a light pressure is applied, but it appears hollow and fine when a heavy pressure is applied
Tone up the blood
Treat - B1.15, Lu.11, P.3, B1.17, B1.18, B1.20
BLOOD EXCESS
pricking pain in the chest, the diaphragm, the shoulder, the posterior side of the upper arm
pain in the lower abdomen accompanied by swelling and a feeling of being pricked and fullness
pain that runs around the inner part of the stomach and around the abdomen
pain in local regions, accompanied by blue swelling
pain in the fixed region and does not shift around
pain in the body, accompanied by spasms of tendons
red coloured tongue
purple coloured tongue
pain that gets worse on pressure of hand
Sedate the excess of the blood
Treat - B1.17
SPUTUM OF THE BLOOD
acute appendicitis
Remove the sputum of the blood
Treat - B1.17
BLOOD CONGESTION
pain in the chest and ribs
pain in the region between the navel and the pubic hair, accompanied by a feeling of hardness and fullness, and smooth urination
pain across the loins as if being pierced with an awl
swelling and congestion after eating
excessive menstrual bleeding
pre-period pain in the abdomen with hardness and fullness of the lower abdomen
suppression of menses
period pain
scanty periods
acute pain around the navel that resists massage and there are hard spots which may be felt by hand in severe cases
scanty periods with dark violet menstrual flow
period pain reduces after menstrual flow becomes smooth
colicky pain in the lower abdomen that occurs either before periods or at the beginning stage of the periods and that gets worse on massage
violet-black menstrual flow with clot
irregularity of menses
overdue period
violet menstrual flow with clot
irregularity of menses at the beginning and then overdue periods and then absence of periods
menstrual flow slightly insufficient
premature periods
lessening of pain following discharge of blood clots
pain in the body after childbirth
sudden fainting that occurs following childbirth
suppression of lochia
infectious hepatitis
schistosomiasis
ulcer
rheumatoid cardiopathy
angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
angina pectoris
dysmenorrhoea
functional metrorrhagia
pelvitis
menoxenia
amenorrhoea
lochia
fever after childbirth
chronic red nose
sty
trachoma
abscess
liver cancer
cervical cancer
cancer of oesophagus
tuberculosis of bone and joints
thromboangeitis obliterans
verous thrombosis of iliofemoralis
thrombophlebitis
ulcer of lower limbs
frostbite
deep pulse
wiry pulse
quick (irregular) pulse
blue-purple coloured tongue
glossy and moist appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
throbbing at the Deficiency Internal Point appears in shape on pressing and it stops oce every 3 to 4 beats or every 5 to 6 beats
pain that persists in the same region on pressure of hand
Disperse blood congestion
Treat - B1.17, Sp.6, Liv.13, CV.6
DEFICIENCY OF FLUIDS
infectious hepatitis
Nourish the Yin and produce the fluids
Treat - K.7
SHORTAGE OF TRUE YIN
dry sensations in the mouth
lips look as though they have been smeared with vermilion
ringing in the ears
dry throat
dizziness with objects appearing in front of the eyes
sore loins and weak legs
cold hands and feet
hot sensations in the centre of palm
warm feet
hot sensations in the body
hot sensations in the body as if the heat had come from inside the bone
night sweats
bad dreams
dry and solid stool
seminal emission with dreams
primary glaucoma
rapid pulse
red coloured tongue
dry tongue
cleft tongue
the tongue not coated at all
Nourish the Yin of the Kidneys
Treat - K.3, K.7, B1.20
SHORTAGE OF TRUE YANG
purely white complexion
pleasant taste in the mouth
lightly coloured lips and tongue
dizziness
enlargement of abdomen, accompanied by swollen tibia
headache involving the brain and affecting the teeth with the fingernails turning blue
love of lying down with a desire to fall asleep
small pulse
disappearing pulse
Restore the Yang and rescue the upstream energy
Treat - K.3, Sp.6
LITTLE YIN COLD AND IN DEFICIENCY
pleasant taste in the mouth
both hands and feet extremely cold
feeling sleepy
body curled up
dislike of cold
diarrhea with undigested food
deep pulse
small pulse
disappearing pulse
glossy appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
Tone up the deficiency of the little Yin and expel its cold
Treat - Sp.6
LITTLE YIN HOT AND DEFICIENT
pain in the throat
pain in the chest
dry sensations in the mouth
abdominal swelling
sleeplessness
hot sensations throughout the whole body, the hands and the feet
feeling miserable
constipation
diarrhea
rapid pulse
small pulse
deep red coloured tongue
Sedate the heat and tone up the deficiency
Treat - Sp.6
DISEASE OF THE GREAT YIN
headache accompanied by heavy sensations in the head and abdominal fullness and perspiration in the absence of labour
pain in the muscles, accompanied by mental depression
absence of thirst
warm limbs
fatigue of four limbs
absence of fever
diarrhea with sticky and muddy stool
automatic diarrhea with no obvious cause
deep pulse
relaxed pulse
soft pulse
weak pulse
light coloured tongue
greasy appearance of tongue coating
glossy appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
Warm up the middle region and disperse cold
Treat - Sp.6
DISEASE OF XUE YIN
headache involving the top of the head and affecting the parietal eminence, accompanied by the sensations of something moving upward or even by vomiting
pain and hot sensations inside the heart
dry throat
swelling of the upper abdomen
both hands and feet extremely cold
diabetes mellitus
cold sensations alternating with hot sensations
vomiting of round worms right after eating
vomiting and belching
vomiting only occasionally
incessant thirst
diarrhea
rapid pulse
wiry pulse
tight pulse
light yellow appearance of tongue coating
Warm up and clear up decreasing Yin
Treat - P.5, Sp.6
FIRE OF XUE YIN
hungry with no appetite
Sedate the fire of decreasing Yin
Treat - P.5
HEAT OF XUE YIN
deafness
Sedate the heat of decreasing Yin
Treat - Sp.6, Liv.12, Liv.3
DISEASE OF DEFENCE LEVEL
headache
pain in the body
stuffed nose
fatigue
fever
cough
slight dislike of cold
epidemic encephalitis
epidemic cerebro-spinal meningitis
rubeola
chicken pox
superficial pulse
rapid pulse
red tip of tongue
thin appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
Receive superficial regions with acrid-cool herbs
Treat - Co.4, T.1, B1.13
DISEASE OF ENERGY LEVEL
abdominal pain accompanied by a feeling of fullness
red complexion
thirst
jaundice
light, but periodic fever like the tide
fever
perspiration due to hot weather or putting on warm clothes
cough and panting
vomiting
feeling bitter and worried
dislike of heat without dislike of cold
dysentry with white stool like pus and masal discharge
dysentry with red-white stool
constipation
automatic diarrhea with no obvious cause, accompanied by burning sensation in the anus
red urine
epidemic encephalitis
epidemic cerebro-spinal meningitis
chicken pox
deep pulse
rapid pulse
big pulse
excess pulse
red colour of tongue
thick appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
Clear the energy, transform dampness, induce bowel moverment, produce harmonizing effects, produce fluids
Treat - P.5, CV.6
ENERGY LEVEL BEING DAMP AND WARM
thirst with no desire for drink
discomfort in the chest
abdominal swelling
feeling of heaviness in the body
mental apathy
discomfort in bowel movement
obstructed and diminished urination with short urine
wiry pulse
relaxed pulse
red colour of tongue
greasy appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
Clear the energy and transform dampness
Treat - CV.6, CV.4
ENERGY LEVEL BEING DAMP AND HOT
hard of hearing
big pulse
Clear the heat and transform dampness
Treat - Co.4
ENERGY LEVEL BEING HOT
severe thirst in the mouth
twitching
very severe fever
perspire severely
dry appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
Clear the heat, produce fluids and induce bowel movement with bitter-cold herbs
Treat - CV.6, Co.4
DISEASE OF NUTRITIVE LEVEL
dryness in the mouth in the absence of thirst
feeble or handicapped tongue
cold feet
twitching
sleeplessness
hot sensations in the body that become more severe at night
macula at early stage
psychological depression
epidemic encephalitis
epidemic cerebro-spinal meningitis
scarlet fever
deep pulse
rapid pulse
small pulse
crimson colour of tongue
deep red colour of tongue
slightly coated tongue
Clear up the nutritive level and sedate its heat
Treat - GV.12, CV.6
NUTRITIVE LEVEL BEING HOT
light thirst in the mouth
fever that becomes more severe at night
macula at early stage
feeling troubled, quick tempered and insecure
pneumonia
leukemia
rapid pulse
small pulse
crimson coloured tongue
tongue not coated at all
Clear up the nutritive level and sedate its heat
Treat - Co.4, H.9
DISEASE OF BLOOD LEVEL
nosebleed
twitching
spasm
sudden fainting after incoherent talk
fever that becomes more severe at night
macula at later stage
vomiting of blood
feeling depressed and hot at night, but feeling peaceful and quiet during day
dysentry with red stool like pus and nasal discharge
dysentry with red-white stool
constipation
discharge of blood from anus
epidemic encephalitis
rapid pulse
small pulse
crimson-purple coloured tongue
deep crimson coloured tongue
swollen tongue
tongue not coated at all
Cool the blood, arrest of bleeding, water the Yin, stop the wind, counteract toxic effects
Treat - B1.15, B1.18
BLOOD LEVEL BEING HOT
nosebleed
twitching
fever with no fear of cold
violet-black pearl-like pimples in the skin
vomiting of blood
mental dizziness
discharge of blood from anus
haematuria
rapid pulse
small pulse
crimson-purple coloured tongue
blue coloured tongue
tongue not coated at all
Sedate the heat, cool the blood, counteract toxic effects
Treat - P.6
HEAT AND POISON INVADING BOTH THE SUPERFICIAL AND DEEP REGIONS
severe headache
severe pain in the whole body
nosebleed
misty vision
twitching
cold and hot sensations mixing up
high fever
violet-black pearl-like pimples in the skin
difficulty of breath
discharge of blood from the mouth
vomiting of blood
feeling troubled, quick tempered and insecure
not alert
discharge of blood from anus
haematuria
deep pulse
big pulse
small pulse
crimson coloured tongue
prickles on the tongue
scorched-yellow appearance of tongue coating
Clear up and resolve both the superficial and deep regions
Treat - P.3, B1.40, CV.22
HEAT RESIDING BOTH IN THE SUPERFICIAL AND DEEP REGIONS
discharge of blood from the mouth
Clear up and resolve both the superficial and deep regions
Treat - P.3, B1.40, CV.22
DISEASE OF UPPER BURNING SPACE AFFECTING THE LUNGS
headache
fever
perspiration due to hot weather or putting on warm clothes
asthma
cough
dislike of cold
superficial pulse
rapid pulse
change in quality of tongue
thin appearance of tongue coating
white appearance of tongue coating
Regulate the upper burning space
Treat - Lu.1, Lu.9
DISEASE OF UPPER BURNING SPACE AFFECTING THE PERICARDIUM
thirst
stiff tongue
feeble or handicapped tongue
cold hands and feet
fever that becomes more severe at night
psychological depression
feeling insecure at sleep
mental dizziness
small pulse
deep red coloured tongue
hard tongue
Regulate the upper burning space
Treat - Herb therapy
DISEASE OF MIDDLE BURNING SPACE AFFECTING THE STOMACH
both the face and the eyes appear red
thirst
illness becoming more severe in the afternoon between 4pm and 9pm
fever with no fear of cold
perspiration due to hot weather or putting on warm clothes
heavy and unclear voice
harsh inhalation and harsh exhalation
dislike of heat
scanty urine
obstructed urination
excess pulse
prickles on the tongue
dry appearance of tongue coating
old appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
black appearance of tongue coating
Regulate the middle burning space
Treat - St.25, St.21
FIRE OF THE MIDDLE BURNING SPACE
being skinny, but eat a lot
Sedate the fire of the middle burning space
Treat - Herb therapy
DISEASE OF THE MIDDLE BURNING SPACE AFFECTING THE SPLEEN
slightly yellowish complexion
swelling of the head
discomfort of the chest
feeling of heaviness in the body
fatigue
hot sensations in the body that occur in the afternoon
fever that appears not high
absence of thirst
absence of hunger
diarrhea with sticky and muddy stool
diminished urination
small pulse
wiry pulse
relaxed pulse
soft pulse
greasy appearance of tongue coating
yellow appearance of tongue coating
Regulate the middle burning space
Treat - CV.12
DISEASE OF THE LOWER BURNING SPACE AFFECTING THE KIDNEYS
pain in the throat
pain across the loins as if being pierced with and awl
red complexion
cracked lips
dry tongue
black teeth
deafness
dry throat
palm of hand and sole of foot are hot
fatigue
sleeplessness
hot sensations in the body
feeling miserable
diarrhea
short and red urine
rapid pulse
small pulse
crimson coloured tongue
dry tongue
Regulate the lower burning space
Treat - CV.4, CV.6
DISEASE OF THE LOWER BURNING SPACE AFFECTING THE LIVER
abnormal heart beats
cold hands and feet
hot sensations in the deep region or cold sensations in the deep region of limbs
diabetes mellitus
spasmodic muscular contraction
vomiting of intestinal worms (round worms)
feeling stirred in the heart
yellow urine
rapid pulse
small pulse
wiry pulse
quick (irregular pulse)
crimson coloured tongue
slightly coated tongue
Regulate the lower burning space
Treat - Herb therapy
DAMAGED FLUIDS OF MUSCLES
thirst
dry sensations in the mouth
foamy and sticky saliva from mouth not unlike silk
high fever
dry cough
poor appetite
burns
rapid pulse
Produce fluids to benefit the stomach
Treat - Herb therapy
DAMAGED FLUIDS OF BONES
pain in the throat
pain across the loins
red complexion
dry sensations in the mouth
cracked lips
dusty teeth
deafness
both palm of hand and sole of foot extremely hot
shaking of hands and feet
swelling of feet
softness of knees
skinniness
fatigue
spasms
hot sensations in the body
perspire a lot
getting scared easily
being hasty and confused
palpitation
rapid pulse
small pulse
deep red coloured tongue
dry tongue
vibratory tongue
tongue too soft to move around
Water the Yin
Treat - Herb therapy
DEAD YIN
damp red complexion
thirst
warm limbs
hot sensations in the muscles
perspiration due to internal hot sensations
sweat that tastes salted, but not sticky
perspiration due to hot weather or putting on warm clothes
fond of heat
constipation
harsh breath
love of drink
dislike of heat
big pulse
excess pulse
hurried pulse
red coloured tongue
deep red coloured tongue
dry tongue
vibratory tongue
Water the Yin and strengthen the energy, constrict perspiration to control prolapse (the method of rescuing Yin and producing fluids should be used)
Treat - Herb therapy
DEAD YANG
pale complexion
absence of thirst in the mouth
cold hands and feet
twitching of hand and foot
cold sensations in the muscles
perspiration like cold water
perpiration like cold water mixed up with oil
sweat tastes mild and sticky
feele breathing
small breath
love of hot drink
dislike of cold
epidemic cerebro-spinal meningitis
superficial pulse
rapid pulse
small pulse
disappearing pulse
light coloured tongue
white coloured tongue
moist tongue
Restore the Yang and rescue the upstream energy, tone up the energy conditions to control prolapse (the method of restoring the Yang and rescuing the upstream energy should be used)