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Acupuncture Desk Reference TM
by David J. Kuoch, LAc.
Acumedwest Inc.
Disclaimer: This book is intended as a quick-reference volume for educational purposes

only and not as medical information. It is designed to help students and professionals
in the acupuncture field make informed decisions about health based on the assumption
that the reader has thorough training in acupuncture and herbal procedures and
treatment. It is best treated as a supplemental source for information used in daily
practice and as a reminder of knowledge gained elsewhere. The information in this book
is compiled from reliable sources, and exhaustive efforts have been put forth to make the
book as accurate as possible.
The ideas, procedures, and suggestions contained in this book are not intended as
a substitute for consulting with your physician. Health care professionals should use
sound judgment and individualized therapy for each specific patient care situation. If
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INTRODUCTION
"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and
learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses." - Hippocrates
Purpose of the Book

Acupuncture Desk Reference TM is a quick reference book for Traditional Chinese
Medicine practitioners. This is not a medical book; rather, it is designed for educational
purposes to help acupuncture professionals make informed decisions on patient care.
This book is a collection of information assembled to help the practitioner become
effective and successful in TCM practice. The authors assume the reader has familiarity
with acupuncture, herbal procedure, treatment, as well as cautions and contraindications
of TCM. This text is best used as a supplemental source for information used in daily
practice and as a reminder of knowledge and information learned elsewhere. As an
acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and health care provider, I wrote this book primarily for
the licensed practitioner.
To the practitioner who wants to discriminate between formulas, herbs, clinical practice,
food as medicine, Western medicine, office procedure, and alternative remedies,
Acupuncture Desk Reference is "user friendly." After three years of compiling the
information from multiple sources and organizing it in a database, I am able to offer a
reference book with easily accessible tables that has integrated both the classics of TCM
and Western methodology.
How the Book Came About

I started working on Acupuncture Desk Reference in my third year of acupuncture
school at Emperor's College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I found it cumbersome to
need different texts for the variety of different subjects that acupuncture encompasses.
It became an exhaustive task to seek out information on a particular herb, formula, or
acupuncture treatment. As a student, I quickly became overwhelmed by the amount of
information we needed to know in each area. I started compiling the information into a
database to help organize what I thought would be pertinent in my practice at a later date.
As my computer database grew, so did the sources of information and volumes of books
that I had begun to collect. By the time I graduated, the volumes of information grew to
nearly 150 TCM and Western books. In both English and Chinese, some of these books
represent the core of TCM and Western medicine, while others are more obscure in
content but still contain invaluable information. As you can imagine, in clinical practice,
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looking up the information while treating patients at the same time became a difficult task.
I needed a way to refresh my memory on the options for formulas, herbs and treatment.
Eventually, I created one cohesive resource from which I could access both TCM and
Western medical theory without pulling several books off the shelf every time.
By the time I graduated, the information from my class notes and textbooks could fit
into the palm of my hand thanks to technology and databases. In school I was one of
those students who felt that integrative medicine should include a stronger foundation in
Western medicine and began assimilating this information. Our approach was integrative
in theory, but in clinical practice the Western medicine was used sparingly and strictly
adhered to TCM principles. As health care providers, I felt that we had an obligation
to treat our patients using every tool possible, whether TCM, Western, or alternative,
offering our patients healthcare options. If we needed to do orthopaedic tests, recall a
cranial nerve test, look for signs of cancer, or identify a vitamin for a common ailment,
this information could be integrated with the appropriate herbs, formulas, zang fu, and
treatment procedures.
After graduating from acupuncture school, I consulted my former roommate, who is now
an orthopaedic surgeon and professor at NYU. His comment was that the best books he
found for reference were books packed with information and tables to refresh his memory.
Most physicians hate reading anything too lengthy and prefer content that provides
information as quickly as possible. If a patient comes through the door with something the
practitioner has never seen before, he could treat the condition with confidence, step out
of the room for a moment, and then double check the information in his medical text with
his diagnosis. This is when you need your medical text.
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Fonnat of Acupuncture Desk Reference

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In practice, a TCM practitioner already knows the information. He/she needs
something to refresh his/her memory. I mentioned my project idea to Linda Morse,
LAc, recognized for her work in-national and state board licensing examination
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review training. She commented that there are many books for students, but so
few for licensed practitioners that can be used in everyday practice. Many TCM
practitioners have books in their offices but rarely open them unless they need to
confirm what they have already read in their medical text. Another colleague, Mick
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Brackle, LAc, commented that most physicians use their PDR everyday; however,
our profession lacks a strong clinical reference book that is as easy to use. We have
many great reference books but need to condense the information and develop a
practitioners guide that can fit in the palm of the hand or the pocket of a medical
coat, which a practitioner could reference with ease: a comprehensive and usable
handbook that includes herbs, formulas, acupuncture, clinical practice, zang fu,
food as medicine as well as Western methodology. Thus began the development of
Acupuncture Desk Reference"'.
The comments I have received from my colleagues during the peer review are
invaluable. I realize that this book could have been organized in a different manner:
the formulas and herbs arranged by categories, the exclusion of certain techniques
and divergent treatments, the omission of certain formulas and herbs, dosages that
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were not included or a book that was printed too small.
This is by no means a book lengthy in explanation, but instead, a handbook with

material that can be easily referenced. Tables and brevity of content seem the most
logical way of disseminating the information without overwhelming the reader. Some
readers may enjoy the format and some may find the text too brief or requiring
further explanation. It assumes that most of the information is common knowledge
to the practitioner. For those who require more information, I have included a section
towards the back of the book, "Resources, • which will direct the reader to a detailed
explanation of the subject at hand. I encourage you to build your library for those
times when you need to reference what you already know and treat your patients
with confidence.
Please be advised: if you are an unlicensed practitioner or anyone without

the proper training in acupuncture and herbology, the ideas, procedures, and
suggestions contained in this book are not intended as a substitute for consulting
with your TCM practioner or health-care professional.
Table of Abbreviations
Lu Luna LU
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Ll Lame Intestine Ll
St Stomach ST
So Soleen SP
HI Heart HT
Sl Small Intestine Sl
Si SanJiao SJ
Pc Pericardium PC
Ub Urinarv Bladder UB
K Kidnev Kid orKD
Liv Liver LIV
Gb Gallbladder GB
Ren Ran I Conceotion REN
Du Du I Governor DU
E Extraordinarv
a Gram
C/1 Contraindicated
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Acknowledgement
I would like to express my gratitude to my friends and family, colleagues, and associates for
the support and encouragement. A special thank you to Amy Gayheart Kuoch, for your love,
light, patience and wisdom to guide me through the process. Without her encouragement, this
book would not have been available. Thank you to Senika Hatfield, my co-editor extraordinaire
for the many generous hours, eagle eyes, and organization skills. Thank you to Linda Morse
for her contributions with the peer reviews and tremendous input on the chapters. Thank you
to Mick Brackle for the marathon brainstorming sessions and creative insight and to Andrew
Moulton for your enormous contribution to ADR. Thank you to Butch Hagmoff for his hard work
in organizing the information and for the layout design. Thank you to Emily Burt for not making
fun of my line drawings and designing the beautiful illustrations. Thank you to my mom, Lily for
showing me how smart work pays off.
We would also like to thank all teachers, students, patients, and associates for their
valuable suggestions with this book. To everyone who continues to support and promote
Traditional Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture in this world, we are most grateful to all of you.
Acupuncture Desk Reference is dedicated to the promotion of professionalism and clinical
excellence in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Thank you for your contribution

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Amy Gayheart Emily Burt Marilyn Allen
~ Amy Sowecke Erica Docimo, LAc Maria Taverne
Andrew Moulton, MD George Munger Martin Buitrago, MD
ra. Asha Randall, LAc Gustaf LaValle, MD Marston St. John, LAc
Brandie Armijo Heather Bree Mick Brackle, LAc
Brandon Leahy Higgins Gayheart Mikio Sankey, LAc
"""" Carol Block, MD Jill Dedera Richard Tan, OMD, LAc
Cindy Black John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD Robert Berger, MD
~ Senika Hatfield, LAc
Cory Bilicko Joy Bainbridge
Daniel Reid, MD Jordon Hoffman, LAc Shelby VanCleve
ra. Dave Halford Joshua Graner Shelly Dainty, LAc
David Murray, MD Justin Curly Tina Chen, MS, LAc
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(S' Don Lee, LAc, QME Kennedy Sharp Vladi Starkov
Douglas Andersen, DC Leigh Gilkey William Roberts, LAc
Fred Lerner, DC Linda Morse, LAc Will Maclean
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................6
How to use the book ..............................................................................................8
Medical Abbreviations ............................................................................................9
FORMULAS ............................................................................................................. 10
Formula Classification .......................................................................................... 10
Formula List .........................................................................................................12
Formula lndex ......................................................................................................62
Conditions & Formulas......................................................................................... 65
Formulas (by category) ........................................................................................83
Patent Medicines (by usage) ...............................................................................85
Patent Medicines (by category) ........................................................................... 87
Topical Applications ..............................................................................................88
U.S. Herbal Manufacturers ..................................................................................91
Dosage Guidelines ............................................................................................. 102
Drug Interactions (Higher Risk lnteraction) ........................................................ 103
CHINESE HERBS .................................................................................................. 104

Herb Classification ............................................................................................. 104
Herb List... .......................................................................................................... 106
Herb Index ......................................................................................................... 148
Herb Miscellaneous ........................................................................................... 152
WESTERN HERBS ................................................................................................ 155
ACUPUNCTURE .................................................................................................... 173

Lung ................................................................................................................... 173
Large Intestine ................................................................................................... 176
Stomach ............................................................................................................. 180
Spleen ................................................................................................................ 186
Heart .................................................................................................................. 190
Small Intestine ................................................................................................... 192
Urinary Bladder .................................................................................................. 195
Kidney ................................................................................................................204
Pericardium ........................................................................................................208
San Jiao ............................................................................................................. 211
Gallbladder.........................................................................................................215
Liver ...................................................................................................................221
DU (Governing Vessel) ......................................................................................224
REN (Conception Vessel) ..................................................................................228
Extra Point .........................................................................................................232
Auricular Point. ...................................................................................................236
Head Point .........................................................................................................238
Hand Point .........................................................................................................240
Esoteric Acupuncture .........................................................................................241
Big Picture ..........................................................................................................243
Four Needle Technique ......................................................................................244
Five Elements ....................................................................................................245
Body Measurements ..........................................................................................246
CLINICAL METHODS ............................................................................................247

Conditions, Formulas, Points, Balance Method ................................................. 247
ZANG FU ................................................................................................................265
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FOOD AS MEDICINE .............................................................................................275

Food for Diagnosis .............................................................................................275
Food Properties I ...............................................................................................279
Food for Conditions ............................................................................................280
Food Actions ......................................................................................................281
Food Properties II .............................................................................................. 282
Superfood .......................................................................................................... 286
WESTERN MEDICINE (examination, labs & signs) ........................................... 290

Cranial Nerve Examination ................................................................................ 290
Dermatomes ......................................................................................................291
Muscle Testing & Myotomes .............................................................................. 293
Vital Signs, Labs, Interpretation ......................................................................... 294
Warning Signs of Cancer ...................................................................................300
Red Flag Signs .................................................................................................. 301
CPR ...................................................................................................................302
Physical Examination & Tests ............................................................................ 303
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DRUGS ...................................................................................................................325
Top 50 Drugs ...................................................................................................... 325
Drug Effects & Precautions ................................................................................ 326
Medications & Usage .........................................................................................328
Interactions (Herbs, Nutrients & Drugs) ............................................................. 342
VITAMINS, NUTRIENTS & SUPPLEMENTS ........................................................ 346

Vitamin Chart .....................................................................................................346
Conditions, Vitamins & Nutrition ........................................................................ 354
Essential Oils .....................................................................................................366
CLINICAL PRACTICE ...........................................................................................368

Chief Complaint History ..................................................................................... 368
Family History .................................................................................................... 369
Past History........................................................................................................ 370
10Asking History ............................................................................................... 371
Review of Findings ............................................................................................. 372
SOAP .................................................................................................................373
General Health Forms (SOAP) .......................................................................... 374
General Health Forms (Patient Intake I) ............................................................ 375
General Health Forms (Patient Intake II) ........................................................... 377
ICD-9 Codes ......................................................................................................382
Insurance, Arbitration & Consent ....................................................................... 383
RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... 385

Insurance Providers & CPT Codes .................................................................... 385
Important Numbers ............................................................................................386
Manufacturers & Suppliers ................................................................................. 391
Professional Associations & Organizations ........................................................ 392
Acupuncture Associations & Regulatory Agencies ............................................ 393
Diagnostic Laboratories ..................................................................................... 397
Study of Chinese Medicine ................................................................................399
BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................... .405
NOTES ...................................................................................................................407
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HOW TO USE THE BOOK
How to use the book. The sections include three main categories with Traditional Formulas, Single Herbs,
and Acupuncture Points. J/111~
Traditional Formulas
5 6 7a 9 8.
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~=i~~~G 8 9g
9g
o Opens the Lungs and descends Lung Qi.
XII"'Q Ran •••
SuZi
4.5g
6g
;o Stops cough and asthma.
2 (stop wheezing decoction) •o Clears hot phlegm from the Lungs.
9g
3······ A- rqi·······4 Kuan Dong Hua 3.00 Asthma, shortness of breath, cough, sticky
HuangOin 2.00
Sang Bai Pi 4.00
yellow mucus, perhaps some slight chills and
fever.
Tongue: greasy, yellow coat.
7b
Pulse: slippery, rapid.
1. Traditional Chinese Formulas 2. Translations 3. Categories according to importance, A= California
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State Board Formulas, B More commonly used formulas, C Less commonly used formulas 4. Formula
category key (see page 10 for reference) 5. Herb ingredients 6. Indicates hierachy of the herb • =chief, ••
= deputies, ••• = assistants 7a. Dosage according to (Bensky's Formulas & Strategies or Him-che Yeung's
Handbook fo Chinese Formulas) 7b. Dosage according to parts per formula 8. Actions and Indications 9.
Tongue and Pulse
Single Herbs
4 5 6
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1 ····· · Bai Ji Li LIV,
~~;ent • Pacifies the Liver and subdues the Yang: Used to treat
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2 ·· · ·· (pai-chi-li) headache, vertigo, or dizziness due to ascendant Liver yang.
3··· ewind o Dispels Wind, brightens the eyes, stops itching: Used to
treat red, swollen, and painful eyes.
o Regulates Qi: Used to treat pain and distention in the chest
or hypochondrium and insufficient lactation associated with
stagnant Liver qi.
1. Single Herbs 2. Pinyin proununciations 3. Single herb category key (see page 104 for reference) If;:
4. Channels 5. Taste and Properties 6. Actions and Indications
Acupuncture Points 7 8 9
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1 ... Ll-05 On the radial side of '
Diseases of the '
• Expels Wind and Releases the Exterior: for
2 · Yangxi the wrist. When the soft tissue of headache, redness, pain and swelling of the
the wrist point;
3 ······ Yang Stream thumb is tilted upward, eye, toothache, sore throat.
good for smoking
4 ··{!) 0.3-0.5 it is in the depression withdrawal; pain • Stops pain: for painful obstruction syndrome of
jmg-nver
between the tendons of and swelling of the the wrist.
5 muscle extensor pollicis eye; sore throat
6 longus and brevis.
1. Acupuncture point 2. Pinyin name 3. Translations 4. Needling directions 5. Depths 6. Special points
if any 7. Locations 8. Use for points 9. Actions and Indications flllliF
Sources
Formulas. Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Formula & Strategies. Eastland Press, 1990. Yeung, Him-
Che, Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas. Rosemead, CA: Institute of Chinese Medicine, 1983. Jiao Shu De, Ten Lectures on
the Use of Formulas, Paradigm Publications, 2005. Chongyun Uu & Angela Tseng, Chinese Herbal Medicine, CRC Press, 2005. Yi
Qiao, The Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula Study Guide, Snow Lotus Press, 2000. Will Maclean & Kathryn Taylor, The Clinical
Manual of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, Redwing, 2003.
Herbs. Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica, Eastland Press, 1990. John Chen, Chinese
Medical Herbology and Pharmacology, Art of Medicine, 2001. Yeung, Him-Che, Handbook of Chinese Herbs. Rosemead, CA:
Institute of Chinese Medicine, 1983. Charles Belanger, The Chinese Herb Selection Guide. Phytotech Publishing, 1997.
Acupuncture. Xinnong Cheng & Liangyue Deng, Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Foreign Language Press, 1987. Peter
Deadman & Mazin AI-Khafaji, A Manual of Acupunture, Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2001. Gao Lualing, The Atlas of Layered
Anatomy of Acupoints. Foreign Language Press, 1999. Yu-Lin Lian, The Seirin Pictorial Atlas of Acupuncture, Hans Ogal & Wofram
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Star, 1999. Arnie Lade, Acupuncture Points, Images & Functions, Seventh Printing, 1998. Ellis A, Wiseman & Boss K, Fundamentals
of Chinese Acupuncture, Paradigm Publications, 1988. Qiu Maoliang, Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Churchill Livingstone,
1993.
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MEDICAL ABREVIATIONS
Table of Abbreviations
ta
+ve POiillve OE On examination
-ve Negative om Every morning
1/12 1 month. Similarly 2112 means 2 on Every night
mon1hs, 3112 means 3 months, etc OTC Over Tho Cou-. i.e. A remedy
1/24 1 hour. Similarly 2/24 means 2 hours,
3124 means 3 hours, etc o.c. orocc
avallabla
Eye ointment
without"""""""'
1/52 1 wee1<. Slmilarty 2152 means 2 weeks, o.d.orod Doily (or onoe a day)
3152 moans 3 weeks, etc
0/E On examination
1f7 1 day. Similarly 217 means 2 days, 317
means 3 days, etc P(number) This is usad in ralaHon to childbirth and
pregnancy. A woman described as P2
ac Before meals has given birth to two live children
AMA Advanced maternal age PC Presenting complaint
ad. Freely as wanted pc After meals (on a """""""')
a~. die Every other day PH Personal history
~.h. Every-hour PMH Past madical hlatory
aq. Watar p.m. Afternoon
aorist Ear drops p.o. or po Orally
BME Bi·Manual Examination, i.e. A vaginal p.r. orpr Racially
examination
p.r.n. or p r n As required
BNO Bowals not open - ,.;n be followed by a
time span, e.g. B N 0 4 days p.v. Vaginally
BP Blood pressure q. Every

b.d. orbd Twlca a day q.2.h. Every two hoors
b.l.d. or bid Twice a day q.4.h. Every four hours
c A"'- case c, especially wl1h a Hno q.6.h. Every six hours

above b, in a medical text means "with" q.8.h. Every eight hours
q.d. orqd Everyday
A lower case c. without a line above q.d.s.orqds Four times a day
it, in a modlcat text moans about or q.h. Every hour, hourly
approximataly
q.l.d. orqld Four times a day
An upper case C usually means century q.q.h. Every four hours
CNS Central nervous system q.s. A oufllclant quantity
C OorC/0 Complains of ROS Review of Systems
cvs Cardia vascular system or
Removal of Sutures (stitches)
ca Csncor
RS Respiratory ayatam
ORE Digital rectal examination
Rx Presaiption
Dx Diagnools
SH Social hlatory
Dxx
ext
FH
Gorgtt.
Differential diagnosis
External
Family history
Drop or drops
s.l.d. orsid
Sig. orS.
SL.
spec
Once a day
Write on 1he 1-
Sublingual, under the tongue
Short for speculum and will uouat1y
G(number) This is used in relation to childbirth and
mean a visual examination of the
pregnancy. A woman described as G2
vagina and cervix
is in her second pregnancy. G stands
for Gravida and is often used with P Stat. Immediately, with no delay
(seeP below) T Tha capballatter T, when foDowad
HO History of by an anatomical location, can
oocaslonaily stand for tubeloulosis
HPC History of Presenting Complaint
TPR Temperature, Pulse and Respiratory
h. Hour
rate
h.s. At bedtime
td.s. Thrao times a day
Hx History
t.i.d.ortld Three times a day
i.d. During the day or the same
top. TopicaHy, ~ to 1he skin
I. D. lnlactlous dlaoaso
Ung. Ointment
i.d. Intradermal, between layers of the skin
ut diet. or u.d. Asd-
Int. lntemol
VE Vaginal examination
ix Investigations
mg MIUigram or miltigram ~a measure
of weight
mmHg Millimeters of mercury, a measure of
pressure, usually blood pressure
NAD No Abnormality Datactad (cynics
version is NotAotuaHy Done)
NBI No bone injury
Nocte Ill. night
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FORMULA Classification & Category Index
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Release the Exterior - rext Regulate Qi - rql Xiao Feng San
Bai Du San Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Xiao Huo Luo Dan
Cang Er Zi San BaoAn Shen Xiao Xu Ming Tang
Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang Ding Chuan Tang Yu Zhen San
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Cong Chi Tang Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang
Da Qing Long Tang Huo Po Wen Zhong Tang Harmonize - harm
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San Jin Ling Zi San Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Ge Gen Huang Lian Huang Qin Ju He Wan Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Tang Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang Da Chai Hu Tang
Ge GenTang Liang Fu Wan Da Yuan Yin
Gui Zhi Tang Nuan Gan Jian Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang Si MoTang Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Jing Fang Bai Du San Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang Tian Tai Wu Yao San Si Ni San
Liu Shen Wan Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang Tong Xie Yao Fang
Ma Huang Tang Vue Ju Wan Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Ma Xin Yi Gan Tang Stabilize and Bind - sab Xiao Yao San
Mai Men Dong Tang Bao Can Wu Yu Fang
Ren Shen Bai Du San Fu Tu Dan Invigorate the Blood - movexue
SanAo Tang Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
San Huang Shi Gao Tang Stop Bleeding - stopxue Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan
Sang Ju Yin Dan Shen Yin
Huai Hua San
She Gan Ma Huang Tang Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang
Huang Tu Tang
Shen Su Yin Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
JiaoAiTang
Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Ke Xue Fang
Shi Shen Tang Hong Hua Tao Ren Jian
Qing Re Zhi Beng Tang
Shi Wei Xiang Ru Yin Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan
Shi Hui San
Wu Ji San Nu Ke Bai Zi Ren Wan
Si Sheng Wang
Xiang Ru San Pai Nong San
Xiao Ji Yin Zi
Xiang SuSan Qi Li San
Xiao Qing Long Tang Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Tonify Blood - tblood
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Yin QiaoSan Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan
Sheng Hua Tang
Zai lao San Dang Gui San
Shi Xiao San
Di Dang Tang Shu Gan Tang
Reduce Food Stagnation - rfood Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang
Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang
Sheng Yu Tang
Bao He Wan Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Jian Pi Wan Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang
SiWuTang
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan Wen Jing Tang
Tai Shan Pan Shi San
WuMeiWan Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
ZhiZhuWan
Wen QingYin
Open the Orifices -open
Zhe Cong Yin
Treat Phlegm - rphlegm An Gong Niu Huang Wan
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang Tonify Qi - tqi Gun Tan Wan
Bei Mu Gua Lou San Zhi Bao Dan
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Chai Xian Tang Zi Xue Dan
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Dai Zhe Xuan Fu Tang
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
DaoTan Tang Purgative - purg
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
ErChen Tang Da Cheng Qi Tang
Sheng Mai San
Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang Da Huang Fu Zi Tang
Shi Liu Wei Liu Qi Yin
Jin Fei Cao San Da Xian Xiong Tang
Si Jun Zi Tang
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang Huang Long Tang
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang Ji Chuan Jian
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Yi Qi Cong Ming Tang
Qing Fei Yin Liang Ge San
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan Mali Ren Wan
Tonify Qi & Blood - tqiblood
San Zi Yang Qing Tang Run Chang Wan
Wen Dan Tang Ba ZhenTang
San Wu Bei Ji Wan
Xiao Luo Wan Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Shi Zao Tang
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang Gui Pi Tang
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Zhi Sou San Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Wen Pi Tang
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Xin Jia Huang Long Tang
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
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Classification & Category Index FORMULA
Formulas Foonole
Category
Calm the Spirit - ashen Xie Xin Tang Tonify Yang - tyang
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang Yi Zi Tang ErXian Tang
Ci ZhuWan Yu Nu Jian Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao
Gan Mai Da lao Tang Zhi Zhuo Gu Ben Wan You GuiWan
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
Sheng Tie Luo Yin Zuo Jin Wan Tonify Yin - tyin
Suan lao Ren Tang Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan Dry & Moisten - dry
Bu Fei E Jiao Tang
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan Bai He Gu Jin Tang Da BuYin Wan
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang Er Long Zuo Ci Wan
Astringe -astringe Sang Xing Tang Er Zhi Wan
Gu Chong Tang Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang Gu Yin Jian
Gu Jing Wan Xing SuSan Hu QianWan
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang• Jia Jian Fu Mai Tang
Jiu Xian San Yu Ye Tang Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Mu Li San Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Sang Piao Xiao San Expel Dampness - edamp Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
Si ShenWan Ba Zheng San Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Suo Quan Wan Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin Yi Guan Jian
Wan Dai Tang Chai Ling Tang Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Yi Huang Tang Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang Zuo Gui Yin
Yu Ping Feng San Dang Gui Nian Tong Tang
Dao Shui Fu Ling Tang Warm Interior - wint
Clear the Heat - clht Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang An Zhong San
Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang Er Miao San Da Jian Zhong Tang
Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang Er Zhu Tang Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Bai Hu Tang Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan
Bai Tau Weng Tang Fen Xiao Tang Hei Xi Dan
Baa Yuan Chai Hu Qing Gan San Fu Ling Yin Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan Li Zhong Wan
Dao Chi San Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang Shen Fu Tang
Dun Sou Tang Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang Si Ni Tang
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Ji Ming San Tao Hua Tang
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang Juan Bi Tang Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Jian ErWan Ping Wei San Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Jian Ying San Qi Pi Tang Yang He Tang
Jie Geng Tang Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Jing Jei Lian Qiao Tang San Bi Tang
Liu Yi San San Ren Tang
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang Shen Zhuo Tang
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang Shi Pi Yin
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin Shu Jing Li An San
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San Shung Jie San
Qing Gu San Si MiaoWan
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang Wei Ling Tang
Qing Luo Yin Wei Su Ning
Qing Shang Fang Feng Tang Wu Ling San
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang Wu Pi San
QingWei San Xuan Bi Tang
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin Yi Yi Ren Tang
Qing Yan Li Ge Tang Yin Chen Hao Tang
Qing Ying Tang Yin Chen Wu Ling San
Ren Shen Xie Fei Tang Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang
San Huang Xie Xin Tang Zhen Wu Tang
San Jia Fu Mai Tang Zhu Ling Tang
San MiaoWan
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang Expel Wind - ewind
Shao Yao Tang Da Ding Feng Zhu
Si Miao Yong An Tang Da Qin Jiao Tang
Teng Long Tang Di Huang Yin Zi
Wei Jing Tang E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin Qian Zheng San
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang Shi Wei Bai Du San
Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Xie Bai San Wu Tou Tang
Xie Huang San Wu Yao Shun Qi San
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FORMULA
Formula
AI Fu Nuan Gong Wan
(mugwort & prepared aconite

Herbs 1 Dosage
XiangFu
AlYe
DangGul
HuangQI
WuZhuYu
180g
90g
90g
80g
80g
lnd1cat1ons I Functions
• Warms and comforts the wombs.

• Tonifies the blood, calms the fetus.
Cold, painful sensation in the lower abdominal,
--
warming the womb pill) ChuanXiong 80g
BaiShao 80g loose stools, abdominal distension, white
c -!blood ShuOi Huang
RouGui
...
30g
15g
coat during the second or third trimester of
--
Xu Ouan pregnancy.
Tongue: pale, white coat.
NiuHuang• 30g
An Gong Niu Huang XiJiao* 30g
• Clears heat and dispels toxins.
Wan SheXiang* 7.7g • Opens orifices, calms the Spirit.
HuangOin 30g
Huangllan 30g High fever, restlessness, difficulty speaking,
(calm palace with cattle ZhiZI 30g
coma from wind-stroke, cold limbs, stiff
XIong Huang 30g
gallstone pill)
-
Bing Plan 7.5g
YuJin 30g
tongue.
C-open
ZhenZhu 15g Tongue: red, deep red.
..
ZhuSha 30g
Pulse: rapid.
An Zhong San GuiZhl
SuoSha 1g
• Regulates and descends the Ql .
(calm the middle powder)

Gan Cao
Liang Jiang ••
1g
3g
• Warms and strengthens the Stomach .
Deficiency, emaciation, nausea, vomiting, pain
Yan Hu Suo
XlaoHuiXIang 1.5g
ShaRen 1.5g beneath the heart, soft and weak abdomen.
C· wint Muli 3.0g
Pulse: weak, thready.
UuWeiDI
Ba Xian Chang Shou HulllfiJWen+
• Tonifies Kidney and Lung Yin.
Wan Coughing blood, tidal fever, asthma, night
Mal Men Dong
WUWeiZi sweats.
AKA Mai Wei Di Huang Wan Tongue: red.
(longevity pill)
Pulse: rapid, thready.
B • tyin • Contains Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Mai Men
Dong, Wu Wei Zi.
BaZhenTang Ren Shen*
BaiZhu-
....
9-12g
• Tonlfles the Qi and Blood.
BeiSheo 12-15g Pale complexion, dizziness, vertigo,
--
DangGui 12-15g
(eight corrections powder)
B • tqiblood
FuUng*"
ChuanXIong
ShuOi Huang*
....
12-15g
15-18g
palpitations, reduced appetite, shortness of
breath, fatigue, scanty menstruation.
Hg
Gan Cao
Tongue: pale body, thin white coat.
Pulse: weak, thready.
• Contains Si Wu Tang + Si Jun Zi Tang.
• Formula for Qi and Blood deficiency
disorders.
.... ,,,.,,..
MuTong• Hg
BaZheng San QuMai
• Drains damp-heat from the lower burner.
CheQianZi • Promotes urination and clears fire •
BlanXu
(eight corrections powder) HuaShl 12-30g • Clears fire and heat in Lin Syndrome
A·edamp
ShanZhiZI
DaHuang
OengXinCao
....
3-9g
3-9g
diseases •
Burning, frequent, painful and obstructed
G~Cao 3-9g
urination, discomfort and bloating of the lower
abdomen, chills and fever, bitter taste, thirst,
--
dry mouth, nausea.
Tongue: yellow, greasy coat.
Pulse: rapid.
• Relieves frequent, painful and burning
urination due to damp-heat in the lower
burner or In the channels, resembles UTI.
Bai Du San QiangHuo*
FuUng
3.00
3.00
• Clears heat from the Lungs and Stomach.
OuHuo* 3.00 • Releases the exterior.
JieGeng 3.00
(ginseng powder to QlanHu 3.00 Common cold, high fever without sweating,
overcome pathogenic GanCao 1.50
stiffness and pain of head, neck, and shoulder,
ChaiHu 3.00
influences) Sheng Jiang ..
Chuan Xiong ..
3.00
3.00
stuffed nose, cough with phlegm.
-
AKA Ren Shan Bai Du San BoHo 0.50 Tongue: white, greasy coat.
ZhiQiao 3.00
Pulse: floating, soggy.
C • rext
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FORMULA
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Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Functions
.
I
Bai He
Bai He Gu Jin Tang 3g
• Clears heat, nourishes yin.
Shu Di Huang
Sheng Di Huang ,,
9g
Moistens the Lungs, expels phlegm.
(lily bulb to consolidate lung Mai Men Dong
Bai Shao
4.5g
3g Dry and sore throat. five-center heat, blood
decoction) Xuan Shan 2.4g
Chuan Bei Mu 3g streaked sputum, night sweats.
c- dry
Dang Gui
Jie Geng
3g
2.4g
Tongue: red, little or no coat.
Gan Cao 3g Pulse: rapid, thready.
• Formula for yin deficiency in the Lung
and Kidneys. It nourishes Lungs as it
strengthens weak fire.
Ba/Hu Tang+
Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi • Clears excess internal heat, generates
Tang
(white tiger decoction plus

GuiZhi
. fluids.
Expels wind-damp, opens the channels .
Painful swollen burning joints, limited mobility
cinnamon)
in joints. Also with fever that is not relieved by
B- clht sweating.
Tongue: dry body, yellow, red coat.
. Pulse: slippery, rapid.

Formula for excess heat in the Lungs and
Stomach. It nourishes fluids as it sedates
fire.
• Contains Bai Hu Tang+ Gui Zhi.
Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen
Tang
Shi Gao
Zhi Mu
Gan Cao
Ren Shen
JingMi
15-60g
6-12g
2-10g
5-10g
15-30g
.
• Clears Qi level heat, generates fluids.
Drains stomach fire, stops thirst.
High fever, severe sweating & thirst, overall
(white tiger plus ginseng weakness, dry mouth, profuse perspiration,
decoction) increased urination.
Tongue: red tip and sides.
C- clht
Pulse: empty, forceful, rapid.
Bai HuTang Shi Gao •

ZhiMu ••
GengMi
30g
9g
9-15g
..
• Contains Bai Hu Tang+ Ren Shen.
Clears Qi level heat and Yangming excess.
Generates fluids.
Zhi Gan Gao
(white tiger decoction) 3g
Big four- big sweat, big fever, big thirst, big
pulse, dry mouth, red face.
A- clht
Tongue: red body, dry coat.
Pulse: big, strong, rapid.
Bai Tau Wang •
Bai Tou Weng Tang Huang Lian
6g
9g
• Clears heat and detoxifies.
Huang Bai 9g • Cools the blood, stops dysentery.
(pulsatilla decoction) OinPi 9g
Abdominal pain, blood and pus in the stool,
diarrhea, tenesmus, burning anus, irritability,
B- clht
thirst.
Tongue: red body, yellow coat.
Pulse: wiry, rapid.
• This formula clears damp-heat from the
intestines to relieve intestinal disorders,
Ban Xia Bai Zhu BanXia• 4.5g . perhaps due to infection.

Expels wind and phlegm, dispels
.
Bai Zhu •• 9g
Tian Ma Tang TianMa• 3g dampness.
Ju Hong 3g
Fu Ling 3g Harmonizes the middle, strengthens the
(pinellia, atractylodes &
gastrodia decoction)
A- rphlegm
Sheng Jiang
DaZao
Gan Cao
1slice
2po
1.5g . Spleen.
Formula for dizziness, headaches, and
Meniere's due to wind-phlegm.
Dizziness, vertigo, headaches, sputum,
heaviness of the head, fullness of the chest,
nausea, vomiting.
Tongue: greasy, white coat.
Pulse: slippery, rapid .
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Ban Xia • 9-12g
Ban Xia Hou Po HouPo 9g
Regulates and descends the Qi .
Tang Zi Su Ye 6g Expels phlegm.
Fu Ling 12g
Sheng Jiang 15g Plum-pit throat, tightness of the throat,
(pinellia & magnolia tightness of the chest and hypochondrium,
decoction)
nausea, vomiting, cough with phlegm.
A- rqi Tongue: white, moist, greasy coat.
. Pulse: slippery, wiry.

Formula to resolve Qi and Phlegm and
Liver qi stagnation attacking the Lung
and Stomach. Special for plum-pit throat
tightness from emotional stress or
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang Ban Xia • ,,,, .. nervousness.

Harmonizes and tonifies the Stomach .
.
Gan Jiang
Huang Qin 9g Descends Stomach Qi.
(pinellia drain epigastrium Huang Lian
Ren Shen
3g
9g Expels masses .
decoction) DaZao 12pcs
Gan Cao 9g Painless epigastric fullness or distention, dry
vomiting, nausea, vomiting, borborygmus,
-
A- harm
diarrhea.
Tongue: thin, greasy, yellow coat.
. Pulse: wiry, rapid, weak.

Formula for Stomach deficiency that leads
BaoAn Shen Fu Ling

Zhu Ling
Yu Mi Rui
3.00
2.00
5.00
. to stagnation heat and rebellious Qi.
Regulates Qi, expels phlegm .
Dry mouth and throat, dry lungs, dry cough
(polyporus & pinellia Ban Xia
HouPu
2.00
3.00 with difficult-to-expectorate phlegm, sore
combination) Chen Pi 2.00
Gan Cao 1.00 throat.
Hua Shi 5.00
C- rqi Tongue: red.
..
Gang Zhu 3.00
ZeXie 2.00 Pulse: thin, rapid.
Zhi Qiao 2.00
Contains Wu Ling San + Er Chen Tang .
Dang Gui 3.00
Bao Can Wu Yu Fang Chuan Xiong 3.00
Stabilizes the fetus, nourishes the blood .
JingJie 1.60 Fetal irritability, difficult labor, pain in the waist
(dang gui & artemisia Qiang Huo
Zhi Qiao
1.00
1.20 and abdomen during pregnancy, and habitual
combination) Bai Shao 400
Hou Pu 1.40 abortion. Mainly for cases that have abortive
TuSiZI 2.00
C- sab AiYe 1.40
symptoms at first stage of pregnancy.
Huang Qi 1.60 Tongue: pale, weak.
Bei Mu 2.00
Pulse: smooth.
..
-
Gan Gao 1.00
Sheng Jiang 3.00
Bao He Wan
(preserve harmony pill)

Shan Zha •
Shen Qu ••
Lai Fu Zi "*
BanXia
. ,,
9-15g
9-12g
9-12g
Reduces food stagnation .
Harmonizes the Stomach .
Chen Pi 9-12g Fullness of the stomach and chest, abdominal
Fu Ling 9-12g
3·6g distention with occasional pain, pain that
A- rfood LianQiao
(MaiYa) doct
lessens after bowel movement, belching, sour
regurgitation, nausea, vomiting, sour taste, no
appetite.
.. Pulse: slippery.
Main formula for overeating .
Bao Yuan Chai Hu ChaiHu
Huang Oin
3.00
3.00
. Clears heat and regulates blood.
--
Qing Gan San Sheng Oi Huang 3.00 Purges Liver fire.
Huang Lian 2.00
Dang Gui 3.00 For swelling and pain of the throat, toothache,
(bupleurum & moutan Mu Dan Pi 3.00
and gingivitis.
ShanZhi Zi 2.00
formula) Chuan Xiong 1.50
Tongue: red.
Sheng Ma 2.50
C- clht
Gan Cao 1.00 Pulse: thin, rapid.
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I
Be1Mu' 45g
Bei Mu Gua Lou San • Moistens the Lung.
.
Gua Lou •• 3g
Tian HuaFen 2.4g • Clears damp-heat.
Fuling 2.4g
(fritillary & trichosantes Ju Hong 2.4g Regulates Qi, expels phlegm .
powder) JieGeng 2.4g
Dry mouth and throat, dry lungs, dry cough
A· rphlegm with difficult-to-expectorate phlegm, sore
throat.
Tongue: red body, thin dry coat.
Pulse: thin, rapid.
• This formula expels phlegm that is sticky,
stubborn, and difficult to spit or cough out.
12g
Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin Be1Xie'
YiZhtRen•• Qg
• Warms the Kidney Yang.
(dioscorea hypoglauca to
WuYao
Sh1Chang Pu
Qg
Qg
• Promotes urination, drains damp.
• Clears turbid water.
separate clear decoction)
Frequent cloudy urination, painful urination,
B- edamp perhaps with heat, dribbling, and bleeding.
Tongue: pale body, white coat.
. Pulse: sunken, slow, weak.

Formula for cloudy urination (Gao Lin)
syndrome, particularly for those due to
Bu Fei E Jiao Tang EJiao

MaDouLing
NiuBangZi
4.5g
1.5g
7.5g
. Kidney Yang deficiency.
Nourishes the Yin .
• Tonifies the Lung, stops coughing.
(tonify lung with ass-hide
gelatin decoction)
GengMi
XingRen ,,
30g
Coughing and wheezing, dry throat, scanty or
GanCao 7.5g
bloody sputum.
C- tyin Tongue: red body, little or no coat.
Bu Yang Huan Wu
Tang
HuangQi
DangGui
ChuanXiong
120g
6g
3g
. Pulse: floating, thready, rapid.
Promotes blood circulation, tonifies the Qi .
• Regulates the channels.
ChiShao 4.5g
TaoRen 3g Hemiplegia following a stroke, paraplegia,
(tonify yang to restore five- HongHua 3g
deviated mouth and face, speech difficulty,
DiLong 3g
tenths decoction)
drooling, frequent urination or incontinence,
B ~ movexue weakness and paralysis of the lower limbs.
Tongue: thin, white coat.
. Pulse: weak, perhaps wiry.

Formula for paralysis due to deficient Qi
that is unable to move blood sufficiently to
nourish the limbs and head. For paralysis
following strokes due to blockage but not
due to hemorrhage.
Bu Zhong Vi Qi Tang
(tonify middle & increase qi

Huang 01'
RenShen ••
Zh1 Gan Gao ••
BatZhu''
Chen P1
1.5g
09g
1.5g
0.9g
0.9g
.
• Tonifies the Qi of the middle burner.
Raises sunken Yang.
Intermittent low-grade fever that is worse with
decoction) Dang Gw 6g
Sheng Ma 0.9g exertion, headache, fatigue, spontaneous
0.9g
A- tqi
ChaiHU
sweating, aversion to cold, impaired sense
of taste, weak limbs, prolapsed organs,
shortness of breath, slowed speech with
weak activity, shiny pale complexion, reduced
appetite, loose stools.
Tongue: pale body, thin white coat.
. Pulse: weak, empty.

Formula to raise sinking clear Qi, lifts
prolapsed organs, relieves Qi-deficient
fevers, and generally tonifies the Qi.
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I
Cang Er Zi San Cang ErZi
XlnYI Hua
7.5g
15g
• Expels wind, opens the nose.
BaiZhi 30g • Stops pain.
BoHe 1.5g
(xanthium powder) Copious purulent foul-smelling nasal
B- rext
discharge, nasal obstructions, dizziness,
frontal headache.
Tongue: normal, yellow coat.
Pulse: floating, rapid.
Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang ChaiHu •
Gen Gen •
>-9g
6-12g • Releases the surface, loosens the muscles.
Clang Huo 3-6g • Clears internal heat.
(bupleurum & kudzu release
muscle layer decoction)
BaiZhi
Huang Qin
Shi Gao
....
3-6g
4.5-15g
High fever, slight chills, body aches, aversion
A- rext
JieGeng
Bai Shao
Gan Cao
....
3-6g
3-6g
to cold, heaviness of the head, irritability, dry
nose, red eyes, bitter taste, insomnia.
Sheng Jiang 3-6g Tongue: thin, yellow coat.
O•Zeo 2-3pcs
. Pulse: floating, slippery, rapid.

Formula for wind-cold that becomes
internal heat, with a combination of
surface chills and fever from internal heat.
Clears three-level-heat from the Taiyang,
Shaoyang, and Yangming levels of febrile
disease.
Chai Hu •
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu GuiZhi*
12g
4.5g
• Settles the Heart, calms the Spirit.
MuLl Tang Huang Qin • 4.5g • Unblocks three yang stages.
Ban Xia 6-9g
Sheng Jiang 4.5g Fullness of the chest, irritability, palpitations,
(bupleurum, dragon bone & Ran Shen 4.5g
heaviness of the body, constipation, delirious
Fu ling 4.5g
oyster shell decoction) LongGu
Muli
4.5g
4.5g
speech, inability to rotate trunk.
C- ashen
Da Huang• 5g Tongue: red, little or no coat.
Qian Dan 4.5g
DaZao Pulse: wiry, rapid.
Chai Hu Shu Gan San Chai Hu ''"'
6g
• Harmonizes Liver Qi, regulates blood.
Chuan Xi011g 4.5g
ZhiKe 4.5g • Formula for Liver Qi stagnation.
Bai Shao 4.5g
(bupleurum powder to Zhi Gan Cao 1.5g Alternating chills and fever, hypochondriac
spread liver) Xiang Fu 4.5g
pain, flank pain, emotional imbalance,
B- harm irregular menstruation.
Pulse: wiry.
Chai Ling Tang Chai Hu
Fu Ling
7.00
3.00
• Relieves chest distention, expels water
BanXia 5.00 retention.
HuangQin 3.00
(bupleurum & hoelen Sheng Jiang 4.00 • Strengthens the Liver and Spleen.
combination) DaZao 3.00
Gan Cao 2.00 Alternating chills and fever, chest distension,
Ren Shan
C- edamp BaiZhu
3.00
3.00
liver and gallbladder disorders, gastroenteritis,
ZeXia 5.00 nephritis, edema, diarrhea, dysuria, scanty
Zhu Ling 3.00
GuiZhl 2.00 urine.
Pulse: wiry.
• Contains Wu Ling San + Xlao Chai Hu Tang.
Chai Xian Tang ChaiHu
Ban Xia
4.00
6.00
• Disperses heat and resolves phlegm.
Huang Qin 2.00 • Comforts the chest and relieves
Sheng Jiang 3.00
(bupleurum & scute DaZao 2.00 accumulation.
combination) Gualou Ren 4.00
GanCao 1.00 Alternating chills and fever, chest fullness,
C- rphlegm
Huang Llan
Ran Shan
2.00
1.50
pressing chest pain and rapid respiration,
pleurisy, bitter taste in the mouth, cholecystitis
and infectious hepatitis.
Tongue: yellow coat.
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Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao ChuanXiong
BQHe 240g
Expels wind, relieves pain.
San Qiang Huo 60g All types of headaches with fever and chills,
BaiZhi 60g
XiXin 30g sinus congestion. vertigo, dizziness, aversion
(ligusticum powder w/ green
tea)
Jing Jie
Fang Feng
Gan Cao
"""
45g
60g
to cold.
B- rext Pulse: floating, tight.
• Formula for headaches from pathogenic
wind: frontal, vertex, occipital. Take this
with tea to moderate the heat - black tea is
cooling, but green tea is the most cooling.
CiShi •
CiZhuWan Zhu Sha
60g
30g
• Calms the Spirit, nourishes the Yang.
Shen au 120g • Brightens the eyes.
(magnetite & cinnabar pill) Palpitations, diminished vision and hearing,
C- ashen
Cong Chi Tang Cong Bai
Dan Dou Chi
3-5pcs
12-30g
..insomnia, tinnitus, dizziness.
Releases the surface, induces sweating.
Unblocks Yang Qi .
(scallion & prepared Mild fever, mild chills, no sweating, headache,
soybean decoction)
nasal congestion, sneezing, aversion to cold.
.
B- rext
Pulse: floating.
Formula for mild colds, or colds in their
early stages.
Shu Di Huang • 18g
Da BuYin Wan Gui Ban • 18g
• Tonifies the Yin.
Huang Bai 12g • Clears false heat.
Zhi Mu 12g
(great tonify yin pill) • Strengthens and nourishes weak and dry
bones.
B- tyin
Afternoon tidal fever with steaming bone
syndrome, night sweats, hot sensation of the
ankles, knees and legs, hemoptysis, irritability,
thirst, easily hungered.
Tongue: red body, little or no coat.
Pulse: thin, rapid, forceful.
Da Chai Hu Tang Chai Hu
Huang Qin
24g
9g
• Harmonizes Shaoyang channels, sedates
(major bupleurum decoction)

Da Huang
ZhiShi
BaiSI'Iao
....,,
6g
•
Yangming organ heat.
Clears interior heat.
Ban Xia 24g
Sheng Jiang 15g Alternating chills and fever, irritability, bitter
B- harm DaZao 12pcs
taste of the mouth, fullness of the chest and
hypochondrium, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
constipation.
Da Cheng Qi Tang Oa Huang*

MangXiao
Hou Po
ZhiShi
12g
9-12g
24g
12-15g
.
•
Pulse: strong, wiry.
Purges stools.
Clears heat in the Stomach and Intestines.
(major order qi decoction)
Constipation, gas, afternoon tidal fever,
A- purg
abdominal distention and pain upon pressure,
delirium, tight abdomen.
Tongue: red body, dry, yellow and dark coat.
Pulse: strong and deep pulse.
• A purgative formula for constipation due to
Da Ding Feng Zhu E Jiao

Sheng Di Huang
Mai Men Dong
Bai Shao
. ,,
10-15g
10-15g
9-12g
. internal heat, a Yangming organ disease.
Expels wind and nourishes the Yin.
Fatigue, convulsions, muscle spasms with
(big pearl for endogenous Gui Ban 9-12g alternating flexion and extension of the
wind) BeiJia 9-12g
Muli 9-12g extremities.
C- ewind
WuWeili
HuoMa Ran
Zhi Gan Cao
....,..,
6-Qg
Pulse: slow, thin, weak, deep.
JiZi Huang 2p~
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DaHuang
Da Huang Fu Zi Tang Fu Zl*
9g
6-12g
• Warms the interior and expels cold.
XiXin 6g • Purges stools, stops pain.
(rhubarb & aconite Abdominal pain, constipation, cold limbs,
decoction)
aversion to cold.
B • purg Tongue: white, greasy tongue.
Pulse: wiry, tight.
• Purges ''frozen stools" caused by internal
cold stagnation.
Oa Huang*
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Mu Dan Pi
12g
3g
• Clears damp-heat.
Tang Mang Xiao .. 9-12g • Promotes circulation, resolves blood
TaoRen 9-15g
Dong GuaRen , ..30g stagnation.
(rhubarb & aconite
decoction) Appendicitis - severe and intense pain in the
lower right abdomen, rebound tenderness,
B • edamp inability to extend the right leg, fever,
sweating.
Tongue: white, greasy coat.
Pulse: slippery, wiry, rapid.
• Formula for appendicitis.
DaHuang •
Da Huang Zhe Chong Zhe Chong•
300g
30g
• Dispels blood stagnation.
Wan TaoRen OOg • Generates new blood.
(rhubarb & eupolypaga pill)

GanCi
OiCao
ShuiZhi
Meng Chong
Huang Qin
.,
30g
60g
60g
Dry blood clumping, emaciation, abdominal
fullness, reduced appetite, dry rough scaly
C .. movexue Xing Ren
60g
60g
skin, dull dark eyes, tidal fever, amenorrhea.
Sheng 01 Huang 300g Pulse: weak.
Bal Shao
GanCao ,.,
120g
Choan Jiao •
Da Jian Zhong Tang VI Tang
3-9g
18-30g
• Warms the middle and tonifies Qi.
RenShen 6g • Relieves pain.
(major strengthen middle Gan Jiang"* 12g
• Kills parasites.
decoction)
-
Stomach pain, chest pain, stomach cold,
A- win! vomiting, unable to hold food down, moving
mass in the stomach, roundworms.
Tongue: swollen.
Pulse: wiry.
• Relieves excess stomach pain due to cold
and deficiency of the middle burner.
Da Qin Jiao Tang QlnJiao 4.00 • Expels wind and clears heat.
ShiGao 4.00
Dang Gui 2.00 • Nourishes and invigorates blood.
Bel Shao
(major gentiana qinjiao Chuan Xiong
2.00
2.00 • Strengthens and regulates Ying-Wei.
combination) Sheng Di Huang 2.00
Shu Di Huang 2.00 Deviation of eyes and mouth, joint pain,
C- ewind
BaiZhu
FuUng
2.00
2.00
tingling of skin, dysphasia, hemiplegia,
Gan Cao 2.00 rheumatic arthritis, muscle spasms, chills and
Huang Qln 2.00
Fang Fang 2.00 fever, cerebral accidents, facial paralysis.
Qiang Huo 2.00
DuHuo 2.00 Tongue: yellow or white coat.
BaiZhi
XIXin
2.00
1.00
Pulse: floating and tight, wiry, thin.
16g
Da Qing Long Tang MaHuang • Releases the surface, induces sweating.
-
GuiZhi 6g
XingRen OOpos • Clears interior heat.
(major bluegrass dragon
decoction)
Zhi Gan Cao
Shl Gao
Sheng Jiang
,,,
6g
Severe chills, high fever, body aches, no
9g
GuiZhi 6g sweating, irritability.
12pos
B • rex!
DaZao Tongue: thin, white or thin, yellow coat.
Pulse: floating, tight, rapid.
• Formula for a combination of wind-cold on
the surface (no sweating} and increasing
internal heat (fever).
• Contains Ma Huang Tang + Shi Gao, Sheng
Jiang, Da Zao .
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FORMULA
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Gan Sui 0.3-
Purges interior heat, expels water.
Da Xian Xiong Tang
.
Da Huang 0.6g
Mang Xiao 18g • Reduces masses.
(major sinking chest 9-12g
Purges "frozen stools" caused by internal
decoction)
cold stagnation.
B • purg Hardness, fullness and pain in the chest and
stomach, constipation, tidal fever, thirst.
Tongue: dry, red.
DaYuanYin CaoGuo*
Bing lang •
Hou Po •
1.5g
"'""
. Pulse: deep, tight, forceful.
Dispels dirty-damp stagnation.
Alternating chills and fever, fullness of the
(reach membrane source) Huang Qin
Bai Shao
Zhi Mu
"""" chest, nausea, vomiting, headache, irritability.
Tongue: deep red sides, foul pasty yellow
B • harm Gan Cao
""
1.5g
coat.
..Pulse: wiry, tight, rapid.

Formula used exclusively to treat malaria.
Dai Zhe Xuan Fu Tang
(lnula & Hematite

Xuan Fu Hua •
Dai SheZi •
Ban Xla
DaZao
Ren Shen
3.00
5.00
5.00
3.00
2.00
.Descends flushing-up, disperses phlegm.
Nourishes Qi and harmonizes the Stomach.
Gastritis, gastroptosis, ulcer, sour stomach,
Combination) Gan Cao 3.00
DaiZheShi 1.00 initial stage of gastric cancer, gastric distention
Sheng Jiang 5.00
C • rphlegm and vomiting.
Tongue: white, furry coat.
Pulse: wiry, weak.
Dan Shen Yin
(salvia decoction)
Dan Shen
Tan Xiang
Sha Ren
30g
4.5g
4.5g .
• Dispels blood stagnation, regulates blood.
Promotes qi circulation, stops pain.
Chest pain, flank pain, epigastric and
abdominal pain that radiates upward, fullness
B- movexue
of the chest, shortness of breath.
Tongue: purple with purple spots.
Pulse: choppy, hesitant, wiry.
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
(tangkuei tonify blood

Dang Gui
HuangQi
6g
30g
.
• Tonifies Qi and Blood.
Promotes healing of wounds .
Anemia, hot sensation in muscles, fatigue,
decoction)
flushed face, headache, fever, yin boils, open
B • tqiblood sores, thirst without desire to drink, delayed or
scanty menstruation.
~. Tongue: pale.
. Pulse: full, but without a root.

Formula for Liver blood and Spleen qi
Dang Gui Liu Huang

Tang
Dang Gui •
Sheng Oi Huang
Shu Oi Huang
....
9-15g
9-15g
. deficiency.
Nourishes the Yin, purges Liver fire .
• Tonifies Qi and Blood, consolidates the
Huang Lian 3-6g
Huang Qin 6-12g exterior.
(angelica & six yellow Huang Bai 6-12g
Fever, night sweats, dry mouth, red face,
Huang Qi 30g
decoction)
constipation, scanty urination.
B. clht Tongue: dark red, dry coat.
Pulse: rapid.
Dang Gui Nian Tong

Tang
Dang Gui
Qiang Huo
Gan Cao
1.25
1.25
1.25
.• Dispels wind and clears heat.
Induces sweating, relieves inflammation,
Huang Qin 1.25
Yin Chen 1.25 and stops pain.
(dang gui & anemarrhena Ren Shen 0.75
Arthralgia with swelling, generalized swelling
Ku Shen Gen 0.75
combination) Sheng Ma 0.75
GeGeo 0.75
and painful joints, acute rheumatism,
C • edamp Gang Zhu 0.75 heaviness in the shoulders, eczema,
Bai Zhu 1.00
Ze Xie 1.00 gonorrhea, beriberi, and scabies.
Zhu ling 1.00
Fang Feng 1.00 Tongue: yellow, greasy, furry coat.
ZhiMu 1.00
Pulse: soft, floating, slow.
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Dang Gui 4.00
Dang Gui San Huang Qin 4.00
o Stops the bleeding, calms restless fetus,
Bai Shao 4.00 and nourishes the blood.
(dang gui powder) Chuan Xiong
BaiZhu
4.00
2.00 Miscarriages, unstable gestation, and
postpartum problems.
C- !blood
Dang Gui Shao Yao Dang Gui
Bai Shao
10g
30g
0 Nourishes Liver blood, tonifies the Spleen
San Fu Ling
BaiZhu
ZeXie
,,
"'
10g o
and Stomach.
Spreads Liver Qi, resolves dampness.
(tangkuei & peony powder) Chuan Xiong lOg
Continuous cramping in the abdomen,
urinary difficulty, edema, anemia, low back
C- harm
pain, fatigue, irregular menstruation, chronic
nephritis.
Tongue: pale, thin coat.
Pulse: deep, weak.
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang GuiZhi" ,,,, o Warms the channels and expels cold.
Dang Gui *
Bai Shao ** ,, 0 Nourishes the Blood, promotes circulation.
(tangkuei frigid extremity Mu Tong
XiXin••
6g
6g Cold and pale limbs, anemia, lower back pain.
decoction) DaZao 25pcs
Zhi Gan Cao 6g Tongue: pale body, thin, white coat.
B- wint Pulse: deep, thin.
0 Formula for Raynaud's disease.
Sheng D! Huang* 15-30g
Dao Chi San o Clears Heart fire.
,. ,
Mu Tong 3-6g
Dan Zhu Ye 3-Sg 0 Promotes urination.
Gan Gao
(guide out red powder) Irritability, thirst, dark urination, red face,
burning and painful urination, canker sores.
B- clht
Tongue: red body, dry coat.
Pulse: rapid, slippery.
0 Formula for canker sores and other heat
signs in the Heart. This formula drains heat
from the Heart by way of the Small Intestine.
-
Chi Fu Ling 4.80
Dao Shui Fu Ling Tang ZeXie 4.80
0 Dispels water and edema.
BaiZhu 4.80 0 Reduces swelling and distention.
Mai Men Dong
(hoelen atractylodes & areca Sang Bai Pi
4.80
1.60 Chronic nephritis, edema with asthma, ascites,
combination) ZiSuYe 1.60
Oa Fu Pi 1.20 and difficult urination.
1.20
C- edamp
Sha Ren
Mu Xiang 1.20
Tongue: white, thick, furry coat.
Deng Xin Cao 1.00 Pulse: slow.
Bing lang 1.60
Mu Gua 1.60
Chen Pi 1.20
Dao Tan Tang Ju Hong

Ban Xia
10g
16g
0 Dries dampness, expels phlegm.
Fu Ling 12g Obstructed phlegm, vertigo, headache,
(guide out phlegm decoction) Gan Ceo
ZhiShi
Dan Nan Xing
"'
3-10g
12g
accumulation of congested fluids, stifling
sensation and focal distention in the chest and
10g
C- rphlegm Sheng Jiang
diaphragm, reduced appetite, coughing and
wheezing, copious sputum, difficult breathing,
thick gummy nasal discharge.
Pulse: slippery, wiry.
Di Dang Tang Tao Ren 2.00 Disperses stagnant blood.
-
0
Da Huang 10.00
Shui Zhi 10.00 o Activates and regulates blood.
Meng Chong 1.00
(rhubarb & leech Abnormal menses, dark stools, stagnant blood
combination) in the face, lips and tongue, amenorrhea,
C- !blood menstrual irregularity, uterine myoma, and
amnesia due to anemia.
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Di Huang Yin Zi Sheng Di Huang
Shan Zhu Yu
6-99
9-12g
• Tonifies Kidney Yang and Liver Yin.
Rou Gong Rong 9-12g • Opens orifices, expels phlegm.
BaJi Tian 6-9g
(rehmannia decoction) FuZi 3-6g Difficulty talking, paralysis of the limbs due
Rou Gui 1-3g
Yuan Zhi 3-6g to stroke or MS. thirst without desire to drink,
B- ewind FuUng 6-9g
BoHe 3-6g
loss of mental clarity.
ShiHu 6-9g Tongue: dark red body, greasy coat.
Mai Men Dong
WuWeiZi
Sheng Jiang
OaZao
Jiu Jie Chang Pu
6-9g
3-6g
3-6g
3-5pcs
3-6g
. Pulse: deep, weak, slow.
Formula for paralysis due to Kidney Yin
and Yang deficiency and phlegm misting
the orifices.
MaHuang
Ding Chuan Tang Bai Guo
9g
9g
• Opens the Lungs and descends Lung Qi.
Xing Ran 4.5g • Stops cough and asthma.
(stop wheezing decoction) SuZi 6g
BanXia 9g • Clears hot phlegm from the Lungs.
Kuan Dong Hua 9g
Huang Qin 4.5g Asthma, shortness of breath, cough, sticky
A- rqi Sang Bai Pi
Gan Cao
9g
3g
yellow mucus, perhaps some slight chills and
fever.
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang Ding Xiang
ShiDi
6g
6-9g
• Tonifies Stomach Qi.
Ran Shan 3-Sg • Warms the Stomach.
Sheng Jiang 6-9g
(clove & persimmon calyx • Suppresses rebellious Stomach Qi.
decoction)
Hiccups, nausea, vomiting, belching, fullness
B- rqi of the stomach and chest, reduced appetite.
Tongue: white coat.
Pulse: deep, slow, weak.
• Formula for excess cold in the middle
burner due to Stomach Qi and Yang
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang Du Huo •

QinJiao ..
Fang Feng ••
XiXin••
9g
6g
6g
. deficiency.
Dispels wind-damp, stops pain.
• Tonifies the Liver and Kidney.
(angelica & sangjisheng 6g
Du Zhong 6g • Tonifies Qi and Blood.
decoction) NiuXi 6g
Sang Ji Sheng 6g Weak cold painful back, stiffness and
Dang Gui
A- edamp Chuan Xiong
6g
6g
numbness of the joints, weak muscles,
Sheng Di Huang 6g palpitations, gets cold easily but loves warmth,
Bai Shao 6g
Fu ling 6g chronic joint pain, shortness of breath.
Gan Cao 6g
Tongue: swollen body, thin white coat.
.
Rou Gui 6g
Pulse: weak.
Formula for bi pain with underlying
deficiency.
Dun Sou Tang ChaiHu
JieGeng
5.00
250
• Disperses Lung heat.
Huang Qin
Shan Zhi Zi
2.50 Cough with heat, hacking cough, whooping
(morus & platycodon 1.00
Gan Cao 100 cough, and bronchial cough with less sputum.
combination) Sang Bai Pi 2.50
ShiGao 5.00
C- clht
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang EJiao
Ji Zi Huang
6g
7yks
• Nourishes the Yin and Blood.
Tang Sheng Di Huang 12g • Dispels wind, calms the Liver.
Bai Shao 9g
GouTeng 6g Rigid extremities, muscle spasms, dizziness,
(ass-hide gelatin & egg yolk Shi Jue Ming 15g
Muli 12g vertigo, alternating flexion and extension.
decoction) Fu Shen 12g
Luo Shi Teng 9g
Tongue: dark red body, little or no coat.
B- ewind Gan Cao 1.8g Pulse: thin, rapid.
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ErChen Tang BanXia*
Ju Hong •
15g
15g
• Dries dampness, expels phlegm.
Fu ling** 9g Harmonizes the middle burner.
(two aged decoction) Gan Cao
Sheng Jiang ,,..
4.5g
Descends Stomach Qi .
WuMei 1pc
A- rphlegm Fullness of the chest and stomach, coughing
with copious white phlegm, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, palpitations.
Tongue: swollen body, greasy white coat.
Pulse: slippery.
• Basic formula for treating damp and
phlegm conditions.
Er Long Zuo Ci Wan Pill
• Replenishes Kidney Yin, opens the ears
and improves hearing.
(pills for the deaf) Difficult hearing, tinnitus, vertigo, deafness.
Tongue: red.
B • tyin
Pulse: thready, rapid.
Huang Bai
ErMiaoSan Cang Zhu
9-12g
6·9g
• Clears damp-heat from the lower burner.
Pain or lack of strength in the legs and lower
(two-marvel powder) back (esp. sinews, bones), yellow scanty
urine, paralysis, swollen ankles, odorous
B- edamp
vaginal discharge, boils on the lower body,
itchy skin on the genitals.
Pulse: slippery, deep.
• Formula for damp-heat in the lower burner,
with signs of leg Qi disorders like swollen
ankles or open sores that don't heal.
ErXian Tang Xian Mao 4.50
• Warms Kidney Yang, Tonifies Yin and
Ba JiTian 4.50
Yin Yang Huo 4.50 Essence.
(two immortal decoction) ZhiMu
Huang Bai
3.00
3.00 • Regulates penetrating and conception
Dang Gui 450
C- tyang vessels, drains Kidney fire.
Headache, amenorrhea, sweating, irritability,
insomnia, dizziness and heart palpitations
cause by hypertension, menopause, PMS, hot
flashes, UTI.
Tongue: pale.
NuZhen Zi Pill
ErZhiWan Han Lian Cao
• Tonifies Kidney and Liver.
Weakness and soreness of the lower back
(two-ultimate pill) and knees, weakness and atrophy of lower
limbs, dry mouth and throat, insomnia,
B • tyin
dizziness, premature graying, hair loss.
ErZhu Tang BaiZhu

Fu ling
Chen Pi
2.50
2.50
2.50
..Tongue: red, dry coat.
Dispels wind and dampness.
Resolves phlegm and stops pain.
2.50
(atractylodes & arisaema Xiang Fu
Tian Nan Xing 2.50 Aching arms due to phlegm and water, poor
combination) Huang Qin 2.50
muscle tone, shoulder bursitis and forearm
Wei Ling Xian 2.50
2.50
C • edamp
Qiang Huo
BanXia 4.00
neuralgia.
CangZhu 300 Tongue: white, greasy, sticky coat.
Gancao 1.00
Sheng Jiang 3.00 Pulse: slippery, wiry.
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Fang Feng Tong Sheng Fang Feng
MaHuang
15g
15g
Expels wind, clears heat.
San Huang Qin 30g • Opens the bowels, drains damp.
Gan Cao 15g
Sheng Jiang 3pos Chills, fever, headache, soreness of the joints,
(ledebouriella powder sagely Da Huang 15g
migrating pain, red and sore eyes, bitter taste,
Mang Xlao 15g
unblocks) JingJie 15g fullness of the chest and diaphragm, dry
BoHe 15g
B- rex!
ZhiZi 15g throat, constipation.
Hua Shi 90g
Shi Gao 30g Tongue: yellow, greasy coat.
Lien Qiao 15g
Jie Gang 30g
Pulse: rapid, slippery, wiry.
Chuan Xiong 15g
• Expels wind-damp or wind-water.
Bel Shea 15g
Bai Zhu 15g
Dang Gui 15g
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
(stephania & astragalus

Huang Oi •
Han Fang Ji •
Bai Zhu
Sheng Jiang
DaZao
3.8g
3g
2.3g
,,,
4pos
..
• Strengthens the Qi and the Spleen.
Expels wind-damp or wind water.
Promotes urination .
decoction) Gan Gao \.Sg
Chills, aversion to wind, sweating, heaviness
B- edamp of the body, difficult urination, edema.
Tongue: pale, thin white coat.
. Pulse: floating, slippery.

Formula for expelling wind-damp or wind-
Fen Xiao Tang Cang Zhu

FuUng
Bai Zhu
3.00
3.00
3.00
. water.
Dispels Qi and food stagnation.
• Dispels water and edema and tonifies the
(hoelen & alisma Chen Pi 2.00
HouPu 2.00 Spleen.
combination) Xiang Fu 2.00
Zhu Ling 2.00 Peritonitis, nephritis, scanty or yellow
ZeXie 2.00
C- edamp ZhiShi 1.00
urination, constipation, distention and
MuXiang 1.00 abdomen discomfort, pitting edema, initial
Oa Fu Pi 1.00
Sha Ran 1.00 stage of ascites, and cirrhosis.
Sheng Jiang 2.00
OengXin Cao 1.00 Tongue: white, slippery, greasy, dirty coat.
Fu Ling Yin Fu Ling 5.00 . Pulse: soft.

Harmonizes the Stomach and disperses
.
ZhiShi 1.50
CangZhu 4.00 phlegm.
(hoelen combination) RenShen
Chen Pi
3.00
3.00 Dispels dampness .
Sheng Jiang 3.00
C- edamp Retention of phlegm in the stomach, belching,
gastroptosis, 9astritis, gas, stomach water
stagnancy.
TuSiZi 10.00
FuTu Dan WuWeiZi 8.00
• Strengthens the Spleen and astringes the
Fu Ling 3.00 Kidney.
(hoelen & cuscuta formula) ShanYao
Shi Lian Zi
6.00
3.00 • Dispels damp, supports the Heart and
C- sab Spleen.
Nocturnal emission, enuresis, leukorrhagia
with thin discharge, or prolonged diarrhea,
accompanied with lumbago, fatigue which is
attributive to weakness of kidney-energy and
failure of preserving essence by the spleen.
Tongue: pale, whitish furry coat.
· Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang OangGui

Tao Ren
Hong Hua
,,
Qg
6g
..Pulse: slow, weak, deep.
Promotes blood circulation .
Unblocks the channels, soothes Liver Qi.
Chuan Shan Jla
(revive health by invigorating 5g
blood decoction)
Da Huang
Tian Hua Fen
Chai Hu
,,
30g Acute severe pain in the hypochondria, chest
or flank area due to trauma.
15g
Gan Cao 6g
B- movexue Tongue: purple spots on the sides.
. Pulse: wiry.
Formula for acute chest pain due to
trauma.
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Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan FuZi
Gan Jiang Ren
3-15g
3-10g
• Warms the middle, dispels cold.
Shen 5-10g Regulates Spleen and Stomach.
(prepared aconite pill to BaiZhu
Zhi Gan Cao
5-15g
2-10g Abdominal and epigastric pain better with
regulate the middle)
pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, inability to keep
C- win! food down, cold body, hands, and feet, mild
sweating, rigidity, spasms, lockjaw.
Tongue: light red, white coat.
Pulse: deep, slow, faint.
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan Hua Shi
Yin Chen Hao
15-20g
10-15g
• Clears damp-heat and detoxifies.
Mu Tong 5-10g • Clears up turbid water.
(sweet dew eliminate toxin Huang Qin
LianQiao
10-15g
5-10g Fever, swollen, sore, and puffy body, fullness
pill) Chuan Bei Mu 5-10g
She Gao 5-10g of the chest, lethargy, yellow complexion,
Shi Chang Pu 6-10g
B- edamp Bai Dou Kou 5-10g
swollen throat, thirst, dark scanty urination,
BoHe 3-6g diarrhea, or vomiting, jaundice.
Huo Xiang 5-10g
Tongue: thick, greasy, yellow coat.

Formula for damp-heat stuck in the Qi
level, or for Pig Head syndrome, in which
damp-heat rises to the head.
Fu Xiao Mai •
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang GanCao
9-15g
• Nourishes the Heart, calms the Spirit.
(licorice, wheat & jujube
D•Zao "
tOpes • Harmonizes the middle burner.
• Relieves depression.
decoction)
Disorientation, depression, abnormal behavior,
A- ashen irritability, insomnia, absent-mindedness,
excessive worry, restlessness, short attention
span, crying spells, low energy, fatigue,
excessive yawning.
• Formula for restless organ disorder "zang
zao", Heart Yin and Heart Qi deficiency
with Liver Qi stagnation, resulting in
emotional and mental imbalance.
Ge Gen Huang Lian
Huang Qin Tang
Ge Gen •
Huang Lian ••
HuangQin ••
ZhiGan Gao
,,
15-24g
",, .
Releases the surface.
Fever, slight chills, sweating, diarrhea with
(kudzu, scutellaria, & coptis burning sensation in the anus, thirst, dry
decoction)
mouth, foul smelling stools, irritability, heat in
B- rex! the chest.
. Pulse: floating, rapid.

Formula for common cold syndromes
accompanied by diarrhea, perhaps due to
Ge Gen Tang GenGen •

MaHuang ••
GuiZhi**
,,
12g
6g
. Stomach heat, or heat in the intestines.
Releases the surface and loosens the
muscles.
(kudzu decoction) Bai Shao
Sheng Jiang ,,
6g
• Generates fluids.
D•Z.O
A· rex! Gan Cao """
6g Stiff neck, slight fever, slight chills, no
sweating, pain in the upper back, body aches,
headache.
. Pulse: floating, tight.

Formula for wind-cold with joint pain and
body aches.
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Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang Dang Gui
Chuan Xiong ,,,,
9g
Regulates Liver, dispels blood stagnation.
Chi Shao Regulates Qi, relieves pain.
(drive out blood stasis below Hong Hua 9g
Pain and cramping in the lower abdomen,
diaphragm decoction)
Tao Ren
Wu LingZhi
Yan Hu Suo
"
9g
3g delayed and scanty menstruation, breast
4.5g
B- movexue
Xiang Fu
ZhiKe 4.5q
distention, abdominal distention.
WuYao 6-12g Tongue: purple body.
Mu Dan Pi 6g
Gan Gao Pulse: wiry, tight.
" • Formula for menstrual difficulties,
including painful cramping, due to blood
Gu Chong Tang Bai Zhu

HuangQi
Shan Zhu Yu
30g
18g
,,
24g
.
•
stagnation.
Nourishes the Liver, regulates Spleen Qi.
Strengthens the Chong, stops the
(stabilize flooding decoction) Bai Shao
Ouan Long Gu 24g bleeding.
Muli 24g
Excessive menstrual bleeding, spotting,
B • astringe Hai PaioXiao
long Lu Tan ,,
12g
palpitations, shortness of breath.
Wu BeiZi 1.5g
XiCao 9g Tongue: pale.
GuJingWan Gui Ban •

Bai Shao *
Huang Bai
30g
30g
9g
.. Pulse: weak.
Regulates the Chong and Ren channels.
Nourishes the Yin.
(stabilize menses pill) Huang Qin
ChunPi
30g
21g • Clears heat, stops bleeding.
Xiang Fu 7.5g
A- astringe Excess menstrual bleeding, abnormal
menstrual cycle, spotting between period,
irritability, leukorrhea with yellow discharge,
abdominal pains and cramps, chest discomfort
due to heat, dark urine.
Tongue: purple or red body, greasy coat.
Gu Yin Jian Ren Shan

Shu Di Huang
,...
,.,,. •
Pulse: wiry, slippery.
Tonifies the Kidney.
ShanYao 6g • Regulates the Chong and Ren.
(stabilize yin decoction) Shan Zhu Yu
,...
459
Yuan Zhi 2.1g Irregular menstruation, scanty and pale
.,...,.
Zhi Gan Cao
B • tyin WuWeiZi menstrual flow, dizziness, tinnitus, lower back
TuSiZi
pain, frequent urination.
Tongue: pale body.
Pulse: deep, weak.
Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Gua Lou 12g
• Penetrates the Yang.
"
.
XieBai
Jiu Tang Bai Jul 60ml • Regulates Qi.
Expels phlegm, resolves stagnation .
(trichosantes. chive & wine Chest pain that radiates to the upper back,
decoction)
palpitations, shortness of breath, cough with
B • rqi mucus, asthma.
Tongue: thick, greasy coat.
. Pulse: wiry, slippery, deep.

Relieves chest pain by expelling phlegm
from the chest. Also for chronic bronchitis
Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao Gui Ban

Lu Jiao
Ren Shan ,...
5-10g
10-20g
,..,
. and other phlegm disorders of the chest.
Nourishes the Kidney Yin, strengthens the
Kidney Yang.
(turtle shell & deer antler Gou Qi Zi
Lower back soreness and pain, cock's crow
syrup)
diarrhea, diminished vision, impotence,
C • !yang emaciation.
Pulse: deep, slow, weak.
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I
Gui Pi Tang Huang Qi
Ren Shen
9-12g
3-6g
• Tonifies Spleen Qi and Heart Blood.
Bai Zhu • 9-12g Fatigue. irritability. palpitations, anxiety,
(restore spleen decoction) Fu ling 9-12g
Dang Gui 6-9g insomnia, forgetfulness. frequent and heavy
MuXiang 3-6g
Long Yan Rou 6-9g excessive dreaming. fear and anxiety, low-
,...
A· tqiblood SuanZao Ran 9-12g
YuanZhi
grade fever, reduced appetite. diarrhea, pale
Sheng Jiang
DaZao ,,,
''" face, scanty menses. yellow complexion.
Tongue: pale swollen body, thin white coat.
Gan Cao 3-6g
Pulse: floating, tight.

• Formula for deficiencies due to over-
thinking, with fatigue, reduced appetite,
soft stools and the inability of Spleen to
control the blood.
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan GuiZhi"
Fu Ling •
9-12g
9-12g
• Reduces blood stagnation in the Uterus.
Bat Shao .. 9-15g • Promotes blood circulation, softens
Tao Ren 9-12g
(cinnamon & poria pill) Mu Dan Pi 9-12g masses.
Uterine bleeding during pregnancy, abdomen
A- movexue
pain upon pressure, ovarian cysts, groin pain,
difficult labor, lumps or masses in the lower
abdomen, swelling, spasms, amenorrhea,
dysmenorrhea, lochia retention.
Tongue: purple body, greasy coat. ~-··
Pulse: slippery, choppy, wiry.
• Formula for ovarian cysts and masses in
the lower abdomen.
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu GuiZhi
Bai Shao
3-10g
5-10g
• Restrains Jing, anchors rebellion.
Mu Li Tang Long Gu 16-30g • Regulates and harmonizes Ying and Wei
Muli 15-30g
Sheng Jiang 2-Jpo Qi.
(cinnamon twig decoction OaZao 3-12g
Nocturnal emission. excessive dreaming, cold
GanCao 2-10g
plus dragon bone & oyster
sensation in the lower body, dizziness. hair
shell)
loss, lower abdominal contraction and pain.
C- harm Tongue: red tip, thin, white coat.
Pulse: thin, deep, rapid.
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi GuiZhi 12g
• Dispels wind and damp.
MaHuang 5g
MuTang F"ZJ 6g • Promotes flow of Yang Qi.
ZhiMu 12g
BaiZhu 15g Swollen painful joints, reduced range of
(cinnamon twig, peony & Bai Shao 9g
motion in joints, no sweating. weight loss.
Sheng Jiang 15g
anemarrhena decoction) Fang Feng
Gan Cao
12g
6g
headache, dizziness.
C- edamp Tongue: white, greasy coat.
• Formula for recurrent painful obstruction
Gui Zhi Tang GuiZhi*
Bai Shao**
Sheng Jiang
9g
9g
9g
. with heat.
Releases the surface and loosens muscles.
• Regulates the Ying and Wei Qi.
-
D•Zao 12pcs
(cinnamon decoction) Zhl Gan Cao 6g • Promotes or stops sweating.
Chills and fever with or without sweating,
A- rext
stiff neck, aversion to wind, headache, nasal
congestion. no thirst.
.
-
Pulse: soft, floating.
Formula for wind-cold with deficiency.
Milder than Ma Huang Tang.
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I
MengShi *
Gun Tan Wan Da Huang ••
30g
240g
• Clears and descends fire.
Huang Qin 240g
• Expels phlegm and opens orifices.
(vaporize phlegm pill) ChenXiang
'"' Mental imbalance with palpitations, anxiety,
palpitations leading to coma, coughing with
B • open
phlegm that's difficult-to-expectorate, tinnitus,
fullness of the chest, dizziness, vertigo,
constipation.
Tongue: thick and greasy, yellow coat.
Pulse: slippery, strong, rapid.
• Formula to clear phlegm-fire and open
Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang HaiZao • ..... Heart orifices.

• Reduces goiters .
(seaweed decoction)
Kun Bu •
Hai Dal*
BeiMu
BenXia
... • Resolves phlegm, softens hardness.
Goiter, hard masses and nodules, fullness in
C • rphlegm
DuHuo
ChuanXiong
DangGui
QingPI
Chen Pi
6g
••
6g
. the chest, deep breathing, sighing.
Tongue: thin, greasy coat.
LianQiao
Gan Cao ••
3g
Hao Qin Qing Dan

Tang
Qlng Hao•
Huang Qin •
ZhuRu
Chen Pi
. .
4.5-0g
4.5-9g
4.5g
• Clears Gallbladder heat and Shaoyang
damp-heat.
Harmonizes the Stomach, expels phlegm.
(artemisia annua &
scutellaria decoction)
ZhiKe
Ban Xia
Chi Fu Ling
BiYuSan
..
4.5g
4.5g
High fever, slight chills, bitter taste, vomiting
sticky yellow fluids, fullness of the chest and
B • harm hypochondriac regions.
Tongue: red body, greasy yellow coat.
Pulse: slippery, soggy, wiry, rapid.
• Formula for Shaoyang chills and fever, with
vomiting.
Hei Xi Dan
(lead special pill)

JinUngZi
Hu Lu Ba
Mu Xiang
Roo Dou Kou
BuGuZi
30g
30g
30g
30g
30g
.
• Warms and tonifies lower burner Yang Qi.
Forces floating Yang downward.
Profuse wheezing, gasping for breath,
Chen Xiang 30g
Hui Xiang 30g incessant coldness, oily sweat.
C • wint YangQi Shi 30g
'"' .
Rou Gui
HeiXi 60g Pulse: deep, weak, slow.
Uu Huang BOg
Formula for excess above and deficiency
below and syndromes near Yang collapse.
........
Hong Hua Tao Ren
Jian
Hong Hue
Tao Ren
Sheng Di Huang
Bai ShaoYao
Dang Gui
........
9-12g .
• Moves and nourishes blood.
Removes blood stagnation.
Abdominal pain and distension worse with
(safflower & peach kernel
decoction)
Chuan Xiong
Dan Shen
Yan Hu Suo
........
3·6g
pressure, hypochondriac distention, irregular
menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,
C- movexue
Xiang Fu
QingPI ,...
3-6g
mental depression.
Tongue: purple spots, thin coat.
HuQianWan Huang Bai •

Shu Di Huang ••
GuiBan ••
150g
BOg
120g
. Pulse: deep, hesitant, wiry.
Nourishes the Yin, sedates false heat.
• Strengthens the sinews, tendons, and
(hidden tiger pill) ZhiMu* 30g
Bai Shao 60g bones.
HuGu 60g
B. tyin Suo Yang 45g • Descends fire.
'"'
Gan Jiang
Chen Pi 60g
Weakness of the sinews, muscles and lower
back, muscle wasting, difficulty walking,
dizziness, tinnitus, paralysis.
. Pulse: thready, weak.

Formula for atrophy disorders, especially
for elderly patients with difficulty walking
due to undernourished muscles and
tendons.
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FORMULA
Formula Herbs Dosage Indications I Functions

-
I ......... ,.
-
HuaiHoa*
Hual HuaSan CeBaiYe*"
9-30g
o Stops bleeding In the Intestines.
ZhiKe o Expels intestinal wind •
JlngJie
(sophora powder) o Cools heat.
Bright red or dark red anal bleeding, bleeding
B- stopxue
hemorrhoids.
Pulse: thin, weak.
Huang Lian E Jiao
Tang ......
Huang Lian •
HuangQin*
BaiShao
JIZIHuang
.
12g
6g
6g
2pco
o
o
Nourishes the Yin and Blood.
Clears damp-heat, calms the Spirit.
Irritability with heat in the chest, insomnia,
(coptis & ass-hide gelatin palpitations, dry mouth and throat, anxiety.
decoction Tongue: red body, dry yellow coat.
Pulse: thin, rapid.
B- ashen
o Formula for damage to the Yin fluids due to
Huang Lian Jie Du

Tang
HuangUan*
HuangQin-
HuangBai
.
6g
6g
o
febrile disease at the blood level.
Clears heat and fire toxins in all three
burners.
ZhiZI 0.12g
o Dispels damp-heat in the San Jiao.
(coptis decoction relieve Big fever, irritability, thirst, dry throat, delirium,
toxicity)
--
disturbed spirit, nosebleeds, pimples, boils,
A- clht sores.
Pulse: strong, rapid.
Huang Lian Wen Dan HuangUan 3g
o Clears heat, promotes qi movement, and
....
BaoXIa 6g
Tang CheoP1 6g transforms phlegm and damp.
Fullng
GanCao 3g Bitter taste in the mouth, profuse sputum,
(coptis warm the gallbladder ZhuR•
nausea and vomiting, dizziness, palpitations,
ZhiShl 6g
decoction)
insomnia, restlessness, lower abdominal
contraction and pain, cold sensation at the
-
c- clht
tip of penis, watery diarrhea, dream disturbed
sleep, hair loss.
Tongue: greasy, yellow, sticky coat.
Pulse: hollow, slow.
Huang Long Tang DaHuang*

MangXIao*
HouPo
.
12g
3g
o
o
o
Contains Wen Dan Tang + Huang Lian.
Purges heat, promotes bowel movement•
Tonifies Ql and Blood.
(yellow dragon decoction)
ZhiShl
Ren Shen
OangGul
JleGeog
..
6g
6g o Formula for Yang Ming Fu excess.
Green watery diarrhea, constipation, fullness
....
3g
B- purg Sheng Jiang of stomach, fever, thirst, shortness of breath .
O.Zao
Gan Cao 3g Tongue: yellow or black coat.
Pulse: weak.
o Contains Da Cheng Ql Tang + Ren Shen,
Dang Gui, Jie Geng, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao,
Gan Cao.
Huang Qi Jian Zhong
Tang
HuangQI
"'"""
GuiZhi ..
10-15g
19-30g
o
o
Warms and tonifies middle burner.
Moderate spasmodic abdominal pain.
(astragalus decoction to
construct the middle)
ShaoYao
Zhl Gan cao
Sheng Jiang
DaZao
.
18g
6g
12pc
Impaired defensive Wei Qi, alternating
chills and fever, stifling sensation in the
chest, abdominal pain due to cold, fatigue,
C- wint
spontaneous sweating, pale face.
Pulse: deep, slow.
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ZaoXin Tu •
Huang Tu Tang BaiZhu
18g
9g
• Stops bleeding, nourishes the blood.
FuZi 9g • Tonifies Yang, strengthens the Spleen.
Sheng Di Huang 9g
(yellow earth decoction) EJiao 9g Bloody stools, hemorrhoids, vomiting blood,
B- stopxue
HuangQin
ZhiGanCao ,,
9g
nosebleeds, dark blood, cold limbs.
Tongue: swollen, pale, white coat.
. Pulse: weak, deep.

Formula for Ll bleeding due to inability of
Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan DangGui

OanShen
RuXiang
15g
15g
15g
. the Spleen to secure blood.
Moves the blood, dispels blood stagnation.
• Unblocks the channels, stops pain.
MoYao 15g
(invigorate collaterals Pain at various locations, bruising and swelling
wonder pill)
due to trauma, rheumatic pain, masses,
C .. movexue nodules, accumulations, ulcerations.
Tongue: dark.
Huo Po Wen Zhong

Tang
HouPo"
CaoOou Kou ..
Chen Pi
9-15g
6-9g
9-15g
. Pulse: wiry.
Regulates Qi and warms the middle.
Epigastric and abdominal distention and pain,
MuXiang 6-9g
Gang Jiang 1.5-8g reduced appetite, fatigue in the limbs.
(magnolia warm middle Sheng Jiang
decoction)
Fuling
GanCao
'""'
9-12g
3-9g
Pulse: deep, wiry.
C- rqi • Formula for damp-cold invading Spleen
and Stomach.
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi
Tang
HuoXiang•
Hou Po
ZiSuYe
BaiZh1
Chen Pi
!lOg
60g
30g
30g
60g
.
• Releases the surface and expels damp.
Regulates Qi, harmonizes the middle
burner.
(agastache correct qi Fuling 30g
• Classic formula for stomach flu.
BaiZhu 60g
powder) OaFuPi
JieGeng
30g
60g
Nausea, vomiting, chills and fever, diarrhea,
A- edamp
BanXia 60g fullness of the stomach, borborygmus,
GanCao 75g
ShengJ•ang 3-6g headache.
Delao 1po
Pulse: floating, slippery.
Ji Chuan Jian
(benefit river flow decoction)

Rou Cong Rong
DangGui-
NiuXi
ZeXie
ZhiKe
6-9g
9-15g
6g
4.5g
9g
.
• Moistens the intestines, warms the Kidney.
Promotes bowel movement.
Constipation, clear urination, coldness and
ShengMa 1.5-3g
B- purg
pain of the lower back.
Tongue: swollen, pale, thin, white coat.
. Pulse: weak.
Formula for constipation due to Kidney Qi
and Yang deficiency, perhaps after a long-
Ji Ming San Bing lang

Chen Pi
MuGua
WuZhuYu
8.00
5.00
5.00
..term illness.
Dispels cold-dampness.
Promotes vital qi flow, clears channels and
(cock's crow powder) 1.50
ZiSuYe 1.50 collaterals.
Jie Geng 2.50
C- edamp Sheng Jiang 2.50 Dampness and excess conditions, fever,
intolerance to cold, difficult movement,
beriberi, chest fullness, palpitations, irritability,
shortness of breath, edema, oppression of
chest, nausea and vomiting.
Tongue: white, greasy, furry coat.
Jia Jian Fu Mai Tang ZhiCan Cao

Sheng Di Huang
Bai ShaoYao
Mai Men Dong
9-12g
15-20g
6-9g
. Pulse: soft, slow, floating.
Nourishes the blood, preserves Yin .
• Generates fluids, moistens dryness.
(modified baked licorice 6-9g
Huo Ma Ren 9-12g Chronic late-stage fever, red face,
decoction) EJieo 6-9g
restlessness, palpitations, dry mouth, cracked
C- tyin lips, black teeth.
Tongue: red, dry, little or no coat.
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Pulse: weak, forceful.
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Formula
Jia Jlan Wei Rui Tang

Herbs I Dosage
YuZhu
Cong Bei
JoGeng
......
.......
lnd1cat1ons I Functions
• Releases the surface, clears heat.

• Tonifies the Yin •
--
-
.......
DenDouChi 9-12g
(modified polygonatum BoHo Slight chills, fever, no sweating, headache,
decoction) ... Wei 1.5-3g
Zhi Gan Cao 1.5g sore throat, coughing, sticky phlegm that is
Deleo
B- rext difficult-to-expectorate, thirst, irritability.
Tongue: dark red.
Pulse: thin, rapid, floating.
• Formula for wind-cold invasion with
underlvina Yin deficiency.
Jlan ErWan Rou Dou ....
ShiJunZi
2.00
2.00
• Clears heat, expels Intestinal parasites and
Mol Yo 2.00 promotes digestion.
(atractylodes & Huanglian 2.00
ShonQu 4.00 • Relieves infantile malnutrition, strengthens
pogostemonis combination) ..... Long 2.00
MuXJang 1.00 the Spleen.
HuHuangLian
C- clht Bo!Zhu
2.00
2.00
Infantile malnutrition, abdominal pain, sallow
ShooZho 2.00 complexion, emaciation, abdominal fullness,
ZhiSN 2.00
fever, foul breath.
BaiZhu"
Jlan PI Wan 75g
• Harmonizes Spleen and Stomach.
..........
FuUng" BOg
45g • Resolves food stagnation, stops diarrhea •
--
ShanYao .. 30g
(strengthen spleen pill) RouDouKou- 30g • Classic formula for stomachaches.
ShonZho 30g
ShenQu 30g Bloating and distension in the stomach,
B • rfood MaiYa 30g
reduced appetite, loose stools, indigestion.
.......
MuXIang 22.5g
Chen PI 30g Tongue: greasy, yellow coat.
30g
--
GonCao 22.5g Pulse: weak.
Huang Uan 22.5g
Jiang Chan
Jian Ying San GouTong
1.00
1.00
• Clears Lungs and expels heat and sputum.
ShiChangPu 2.50 • Calm the shen.
-Me
ShanZhiZI 2.50
(inphantrans formula) 2.50 Fever, shortness of breath, eczema,
Huang Lian 2.50
bronchitis, cough, sore throat, influenza.
c- clht eaMu
Niu Huang
2.50
0.10
-
BoHo 1.00
JuHong 2.50
Goo Coo 1.00
0.10
....
ZhuSho
Bing Pian 0.10
JiaoAiTang AlVa" • Tonifies the Blood, stops bleeding •
(ass-hide gelatin & mugwort

decoction)
EJiao"
Shang Dl Huang
DongW
BaiShao
Chuan Xiong
.
16g
..
12g
• Regulates the channels, calms the fetus.
Excessive menstruation, restless fetus,
Goo Coo spotting, bleeding during pregnancy,
B- stopxue continuous bleeding after delivery, abdominal
pain.
-
Tongue: pale, thin, white coat.
Pulse: empty, wiry.
• Formula for uncontrolled bleeding
disorders due to deficiency of Blood and
Yang.
Jie Geng Tang JlaGeng
Goo Coo
2.00
3.00
• Dispels stagnation, detoxifies, and expels
phlegm and pus.
(platycodon combination) Sore throat, cough with mucus or thick pus
-
with blood, oppression of chest, dry throat but
C- clht
not thirst, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia.
Xuan Fu Hua 4.50 • Dispels wind and cold.

Jin Fel Cao San QianHu 4.50
JingJle 6.00 • Resolves phlegm and stops cough.
1.50
(schizonepeta & pinellia
"'"'"'"
Goo Coo 1.50 Common cold manifesting cough with
-
formula) MaHuang 4.50
headache and profuse yellowish thick sputum,
C- rphlegm
.............
ChiShao
Do Zoo
1.50
3.00
1.00
stuffy nose, deep voice, chest discomfort;
bronchitis, tracheitis, and bronchial asthma.
Tongue: white, smooth, furry coat.
Pulse: floating, tiaht.
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FORMULA
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
AKA Ba Wei Di Huang Wan

Sheng Di
Huang •
Fu Zi
GuiZhi
Shan Zhu Yu ••
24g
3g
3g
12g
12g
.
• Tonifies Kidney Yang.
Drains water-damp, promotes urination.
Lower back pain, weak knees, cold legs,
Shan Yeo •• 9g
Mu Dan Pi frequent or difficult urination, thirst, leg qi
(golden-cabinet kidney 9g
qi pill)
ZeXie
Fu Ling
9g
9g
syndrome with swollen, numb, and weak lower
limbs.
A· !yin Tongue: pale, swollen, thin, white, moist coat.
Pulse: weak, slow.
• Contains Llu Wei Di Huang Wan - replace
Shu Di Huang with Sheng Di Huang + Fu Zi +
GuiZhi.
Jin Ling Zi San Chuan Lien Zi
Yan Hu Suo
30g
30g
• Regulates Liver Qi, promotes circulation.
• Clears heat, stops pain.
(melia powder) Chest pain, epigastric pain, hypochondriac
pain, pain aggravated by spicy foods, groin
B· rqi
pain, hernia pain, dysmenorrhea.
. Pulse: wiry, rapid.

Formula for Liver Qi stagnation with fire,
presenting with painful menstruation and
hernias due to long-term stagnation.
She Yuan Ji U •
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan QianShi**
60g
60g
• Stabilizes the Kidneys, binds the essence.
Lian Zi •• 120g Seminal emissions, lower back pain, frequent
(metal lock stabilize essence Long G"
Muli
30g
30g urination, fatigue, tinnitus.
pill) UanXu 60g
B • astringe Pulse: weak.
• Formula for Kidney Jing and Yang deficient
symptoms due to the Kidney gate not
closing. It binds the essence and stops
Jing Fang Bai Du San JingJie

Fang Feng
Chuan Xiong
3-10g
3·9g
3-10g
. seminal emissions, frequent urination.
Promotes sweating, releases the exterior.
• Dispels wind, stops pain.
(schizonepeta & Qiang Huo
Du Huo
3-10g
3-10g Fever, muscle ache, intolerance to cold, stuffy
ledebouriella powder to Chai Hu 3-10g
overcome pathogenic Fu Ling 10-15g nose, bloodshot eyes, common colds affected
Qian Hu 3-9g
influences) ZhiKe 3-10g
by wind, damp and cold.
JieGeng 3-9g Tongue: thin, white coat.
Sheng Jiang 2-3pc
C • rext Gan Cao 2-10g Pulse: floating, rapid.
BoHe 1.5-6g
Jing Jei Lian Qiao

Tang
Dang Gui
Bai Shao
Chuan Xiong
HuangQin
Shan Zhi Zi
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
.
• Clears heat and fire.
Nourishes blood and soothes the Liver.
Suppurative diseases in the upper body
(schizonepeta & forsythia Lian Ciao 2.00
including ears or nose, otitis, rhinitis, sinusitis,
Jing Jie 2.00
combination) Fang Feng 2.00
ZhiQiao 2.00
nosebleeds, TB, tonsillitis, epistaxis, and acne.
Gan Cao 1.50
C • clht BaiZhi 2.00
JieGeng 2.00
Chai Hu 2.00
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Qlang Huo 4.5g

Fang Fang 4.5g
• Dispels exterior wind-cold-damp.
Tang Cang Zhu 4.5 • Eliminates interior heat.
XiXin 1.5g
Chuang Xiong 3g Predominant chills, slight fever without
(nine-herb notopterygium BaiZhi 3g
sweating, headache, stiff neck, aches and
Huang Qin 3g
decoction) Sheng 01 Huang 3g
Gan Cao 3g
pains, bitter taste, slight thirst.
B ·rex! Tongue: white, slight yellow coat.
Pulse: floating.

FORMULA
Formula
JiuXian San
(nine-immortal pill)
Herbs I Dosage
Ren Shan*
ZIYingSueKe*
WUMel"
WuWeiZI"'
EJiao
..
1.5g
1.5g
1.5g
Indications I Funct1ons
o Tonlfies Lung Ql, nourishes Lung Yin .

Chronic cough, spontaneous sweating,
wheezing, pale complexion, shortness of
-
Kuan Dong Hua 1.5g
BaiMu 1.5g breath.
C • astringe JleGang
SangBai Pe
1.5g
1.5g
Tongue: pale.
Sheng Jiang
DaZao ,,,
2poo Pulse: rapid.
Ju He Wan J"He
L/aoZJ
YanHuSuo
....
9-12g
o Regulates Qi, stops pain .
o Softens hardness.
(tangerine seed pill) ..... Po """
""" Swollen testis, distension and pain in lower
........""""""
ZhiShi
RouGui 1-3g
KunBu abdomen, hernia, radiating pain to lower
B • rqi HaiZao
spine .
Hal Dol
TaoRen .... Tongue: white coat.
""Tong
....
""" Pulse: deep, wiry.
-
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
"""'"'"
Chen PI* 9-12g
o Descends Stomach Qi.
ZhuRu* 9-12g
Ron Shan 3g o Harmonizes the middle burner.
(tangerine peel & bamboo Sheng Jiang
DaZao ,_
18g
o Clears Stomach heat, tonlfies Qi.
shavings decoction) Gaocao 15g
Belching, nausea, hiccups, vomiting, dry
A· rqi mouth, thirst.
Tongue: red body, thin yellow coat.
-
Pulse: thin, rapid.
o Suppresses rebellious Stomach Qi.
Juan BITang
(remove painful obstruction

Qiang Huo"
DuHuo*
Hal Fang Tang ...
QinJiao"'
3g
3g
3g
. o Dispels wind-damp, relieves pain.
Joint pain worse with cold, better with warmth,
-
heaviness and numbness in the limbs.
decoction) .... ,....
ChuanXiong
RuXiang
2.1g
2.4g
2.4g Tongue: thick, white coat.
B • edamp
RouGul
Gan cao
SangZhl*" ..
1.5g
1.5g
o
Pulse: slow, slippery.
Formula for early stage painful obstruction.
........
DangGU
--
QingDal*
KeXue Fang o Cools the blood, stops bleeding.
ZhiZI"
GuaLouRen o Clears heat, resolves phlegm.
Fu HaiShl
(coughing blood formula) Coughing blood, pain in the chest and
B • stopxue
HeZI
""" hypochondrium, irritability, constipation, red
-
cheeks.
Tongue: red, yellow coat.
LiZhongWan Dang Shan*" .... Pulse: wiry, rapid.

o Tonifies Spleen and Stomach.
(regulate middle pill)

GanJiang"
BojZhu
Zhi GanCao . o Warms the middle burner, dispels cold .
1. Cold in the abdomen: nausea, vomiting,
bloating, no thirst, pale tongue, weak pulse.
A- win!
2. Yang deficient bleeding: vomiting blood,
bloody stools, abnormal uterine bleeding,
nose bleeding, swollen tongue and slow weak
pulse.
-
3. l!lfimtil~ !:;Qnvylsions !lu~ tQ SJ;!I~n Qi an!l
Yang !leficiency: excessive saliva, drooling, no
appetite, swollen tongue, wiry and weak pulse.
o Formula for nausea and vomiting due to
bleeding and convulsions-disorders of
Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency.
-
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FORMULA
Formula Herbs I Dosage lnd;cat;ons I Functions
Liang FuWan Gao Liang Jiang

XlangFu
.. • Warms the middle burner.
• Regulates Liver Ql and stops pain.
(galangal & cypress pill) Stomach pain, coldness of the stomach
relieved by warmth and pressure, stiffness in
B· rqi
the chest, hypochondriac pain, groin pain, no
thirst, dysmenorrhea.
Tongue: pale, swollen, white coat.
Pulse: wiry, slow.
• This formula warms the Stomach and
regulates Qi. It relieves pain In the
epigastrium and hypochondria caused
by Stomach cold and Liver Qi stagnation
Liang GeSan
(cools diaphragm powder)
B • purg
UanQiao
HuangQin
ZhiZhi
OaHuang
MangXIao
BoHe
GaoCao
-
1200g
300g
600g
600g
300g
600g
respective~}~.
• Clears heat and fire In the upper burner.
• Purges heat in the middle burner.
Heat sensations in the chest, thirst, dry
mouth, red face, sore throat, nose bleeding,
constipation, dark scanty urine.
Tongue: red, yellow, greasy coat.
GanJiang
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang
XinTang
XiXin
FuLing
WUWelZI
""
12g
6-12g
• Warms the Lung, expels phlegm, stops
cough.
Coughing, thin and clear mucus, fullness
"
Gao Gao
(poria, licorice, schisandra, or discomfort in the chest, excess saliva,
ginger & asarum decoction)
hiccups, nausea.
B • rphlegm Tongue: greasy, white coat.
Pulse: slow, slippery.
• Formula for coughing due to cold phlegm
in the Lungs, resulting from deficiency of
Yang.
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
(poria, cinnamon,
FuUng
BaiZhu
Zhl Gan Cao
..
12g
• Strengthens the Spleen.
• Expels damp and phlegm .
"
GuiZhi
Fullness of the chest and stomach,
atractylodes & licorice
decoction) palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath,
coughing excess mucus.
B • rphlegm Tongue: greasy, white coat.
• Formula for phlegm stagnation in the
Lungs, Heart, and in the head, with
symptoms of dizziness and fullness of the
chest.
Liu Jun Zi Tang ReoShen 3g
• Tonifies Qi and expels phlegm.
""Zhu 4.6g
Fuling 3g • Strengthens the Spleen, stops vomiting.
(six-ingredient rehmannia GanCao
BanXIa
3g
4.6g Reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, fullness
pill) Chen PI 3g
of the chest, palpitations, dizziness, shortness
B· tqi of breath.
• Contains Si Jun ZJ Tang+ Chen Pi, Ban Xia.
LiuShenWan PiR
• Relieves fire toxicity, reduces swelling,
stops pain.
(six miracle pill) Sore throat, boils, carbuncles and fumacles,
C ·rex! acute tonsillitis, all kinds of abscesses, difficult
swallowing .
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FORMULA
.
I
ShuDi Huang•
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan 24g
Nourishes the Yin, strengthens the
..
ShanZhuYu**
ShanYao .. "' Kidneys.
(six-ingredient rehmannia
pill)
MuOan Pi
Fu L1ng
ZeXJe
,,"'
9g
Sedates deficient heat.
9g
Formula to tonify Kidney Yin .
A- tyin Soreness and weakness of lower back
and knees, dizziness, deafness, dry mouth
and throat, tinnitus, night sweats, seminal
emissions, steaming bone syndrome, five-
center heat, loose teeth, frequent urination,
incontinence, wasting & thirsting syndrome
(diabetes).
Pulse: deep, thin, rapid.
HuaShi*
Liu Vi San GanCao
6·1 ratio • Clears summer-heat, drains dampness.
-
(9-18g dosage) Fever, thirst, irritability, nausea, vomiting,
(six-to-one powder) diarrhea, difficult urination.
Tongue: thin, yellow, greasy coat.
B- clht
Long DanCao* 3-!lg
Long Dan Xie Gan • Clears Liver and Gallbladder fire.
-
HuangQin** 6-12g
Tang ZhiZi*• 6-12g • Clears damp-heat in the Lower Burner.
ZeXie 6-12g
MuTong 3-6g Headache, hypochondriac pain, dizziness,
(drain liver decoction) CheQianZi 9-15g
deafness, red eyes, bitter taste, ear infection,
DangGuiWei 6-12g
Sheng OJ Huang 9-15g
dark menstrual flow, breast lumps, shingles,
A· clht Chai Hu 3-9g
GanCao 3-6g herpes, leukorrhea, UTI.
Ma Huang Tang MaHuang•

GuiZhi**
Xing Ran
,,
6g
9-12g
. Pulse: wiry, rapid.
Releases the surface, promotes sweating
to expel cold.
(ephedra decoction)
A- rext
Zh1 GanCao 3g
.
• Opens the Lungs, calms the wheezing.
Formula for wind-cold common cold, with
more chills than fever.
Chills more than fever, no sweating,
headache, runny nose, body aches, wheezing,
shortness of breath.
Pulse: floating, tight.
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu
ZiTang
MaHuang
FuZi
XiXin
6g
9g
6g .
• Tonifies the Yang.
Releases the surface, dispels wind-cold.
Chills and fever without sweating, internal cold
(ephedra, asarum & aconite feeling with chills and fever on top, fatigue.
decoction) weakness, cold limbs, heart rate.
Tongue: thin, swollen, white coat.
.
B • rext
Pulse: deep, slow.
Formula for patients who contract wind-
cold on the surface, with an underlying
MaXin Vi Gan Tang MaHuang

XingRen
YiYiRen
5.00
4.00
5.00
.. Yang deficient cold in the interior.
Releases the exterior.
Dispels wind-dampness.
--
ZhiGanCao 10.00
(rna huang & coix Muscular rheumatism with body aches,
combination) muscle pain, fever, arthritis, edema during
pregnancy, asthmatic cough with fever, corns
C • rext
and calluses of the palms and fingers.
Tongue: thin, white, furry coat.
Pulse: floating, rapid .
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FORMULA
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang ShiGao•

'"" ..Releases the surface.
.
MaHuang • 12g
Xing Ren 18g Clears the Lungs.
(ephedra, apricot, gypsum & Gan Cao
licorice decoction) "" Clears heat.

Shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing,
A- clht asthma, thirst, fever with or without sweating,
nasal flaring.
Tongue: red body, red tip, yellow coat.
. Pulse: floating, rapid.

Formula for wind-cold surface conditions
MaZi RenWan Huo Ma Ren •

Xing Ren ••
Bai Shao
20-30g
6-9g
10-15g
. that begin to penetrate into the interior.
Moistens the intestines, promotes bowel
movement.
..,,
ZhiShi 6-9g
(hemp seed pill) Hou Po 6-9g Constipation with hard and dry stools, frequent
Da Huang
urination.
B- purg
Tongue: yellow, dry coat.
. Pulse: floating, rapid, choppy.

Formula for chronic constipation due to
deficiency of Yin, which frequently occurs
Mai Men Dong Tang Mai Men Dong

Ran Shen
DaZao
10-15g
5-10g
3-12g
..in the elderly.
Benefits the Stomach, generates fluids.
Directs Rebellious Qi downward.
(Ophiopogonis Decoction) Gan Cao
Ban Xia
2-10g
5-10g Cough with thin sputum, hiccups, dry throat,
Geng Mi 15-20g
thirst, shortness of breath.
C • rext
Tongue: red tip, dry, little or no coat.
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan Pill ..Pulse: rapid, deficient.

Nourishes the Liver, enriches the Kidney.
Improves vision, disperses wind and heat.
(improve vision pill with Blurry vision, dry eyes, night blindness, pain in
rehmannia)
the eyes.
C- tyin Tongue: red, thin coat.
Mu Li San
(oyster shell powder)

MuLi •
Huang Qi ••
MaHuang Gen
Fu Xiao Ma1
15-30g
9-15g
3-9g
15-30g
.
• Stabilizes the surface, stops sweating.
Formula for excess sweating due to Qi and
Yin deficiency.
B • astringe Spontaneous sweating, palpitations, insomnia,
shortness of breath, fatigue.
Tongue: red, pale.
..
Pulse: thin, weak.
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Mu Xlang
B1ng Lang
30g
30g
Regulates Qi, resolves food stagnation.
Wan Xiang Fu 12g Resolves damp-heat stagnation, purges
Chen Pi 30g
EZho 30g interior-heat.
(aucklandia & betel nut pill) Qing Pi 30g
Fullness and pain in stomach, diarrhea,
Qian Niu Zi 120g
Da Huang
Huang Lian
9Qg
30g
constipation, amoebic dysentery, red and
B- rfood Huang Ba1 90g white diarrhea, tenesmus.
Tongue: greasy coat.
. Pulse: strong.
Formula for stomach pains and digestive
discomforts due to food stagnation and
Nu Ke Bai Zi Ren Wan BaiZi Ran

Fa1NiuXi
Wan Nian Song
4.00
4.00
4.00
..food poisoning.
Eliminates blood stagnation .
Regulates menstruation, nourishes Qi and
(biota & achyranthes Ze Xie
Xu Ouan
4.00
4.00 Blood.
formula) Shu Di Huang 6.00
Menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea.
C- movexue
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FORMULA
Formula
Nuan Gan Jian
(warm liver decoction)

Herbs I Dosage
Dang Gul*
GouQIZI
RouGul
Chenxlang-
FuUng
....
....
6g
3g
6g
lnd1cat1ons I Funct1ons
• Warms the Kidney and Liver.

• Regulates Qi, stops pain •
Sharp lower abdomen pain aggravated by
--
B· rqi
WuYao**
Sheng Jiang
Xieo Hui Xlang ..
6g
3-Spcs cold, swelling, distension, painful scrotum.
Tongue: pale.
Pulse: tight.
• Formula for Kidney and Liver cold
deficiencies.
Pal Nong San BeiMu• 4.6g
• Activates blood, disperses hardness and
Gua Lou'"
T11m HuaFan .....
3g
..... accumulations.
(platycodon & aurantium
formula)
Fullng
JuHong
JlaGang
.....
2.4g
• Dispels pus .
Suppurative and inflammatory diseases,
C- movexue hardness in the upper abdomen, mastitis,
carbuncles, hemorrhoids, boils, gangrene, and
lymphadenitis.
Ping Wei San CangZhu • 12-15g
Hou Po*" 9-12g
• Dispels dampness, strengthens the Spleen.
(calm stomach powder)

Chon PI
Sheng Jiang ,...
9-12g • Regulates Ql, harmonizes the Stomach.
A· edamp
OeZao
GanCao ....
3-12pcs Fullness of the stomach and abdomen,
indigestion, reduced appetite, no taste,
heaviness of the body, vomiting, nausea,
--
fatigue, frequent urination.
Tongue: swollen body, thick, white, greasy
coat.
Pulse: slippery.
--
• Formula for Stomach disorders due to
dampness.
Huangllan* 15g
Pu Jl Xiao Du Yin HuangQin* 15g
Nlu BangZI 3g • Dispels wind-heat.
(universal benefit to LlanQiao 3g
.
--
BoHe 3g Chills and fever, hot painful swelling of the
eliminate toxin decoction) Jiang can 1.5g
XuanShe• face, allergic reactions, sore throat, sinus
MaBo 3g
B • clht Ban lang Gen 3g
infection.
JleGeng 6g Tongue: red body, white or yellow coat.
-
Chen PI 6g
GanCao 6g Pulse: floating, strong, rapid.
Sheng Ma 1.5g
ChaiHu 6g • Formula for swelling and pain of the face
due to rising heat (Big Head Syndrome).
Uuw.IDI • Tonifies Kidney Yin, tonlfles blood, clears
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan HU8ngW.+
the eyes.
--
GouQIZi
(lycium, chrysanthemum & JuHua Liver Yin deficiency with blurry vision, dry
rehmannia pill)
eyes, dizziness, and tearing up easily in windy
B • tyin conditions.
Tongue: red, thin coat.
• Contains L/u Wei Di Huang Wan + Gou Qi Zi,
Ju Hua.
Qi LiSan XueJia*
HongHua""'
30g
4.5g
• Dispels blood stagnation, stops pain and
RuXIang 4.5g bleeding.
(seven-thousandths teal MoYao 4.5g
SheXIang .36g • Promotes Ql movement, reduces swelling •
powder) Bing Plan
,...
.36g
Bruising, pain with trauma of broken bones
--
ErCha 7.5g
Zhu She and torn sinews, laceration, burns, scalds,
C • movexue
unknown swelling.
• Formula for trauma, especially for Internal
or external injuries.
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FORMULA
.
I
Qi Pi Tang RenShen
BaiZhu
3.00
400
Eliminates food stagnation, strengthens
Fulmg 4.00 the Spleen and Stomach.
UanZI 400
(lotus & citrus combination) ShanYao 4.00 Indigestion, reduced appetite, chronic
ShanZha 2.00
Chen Pi 2.00 diarrhea, gastritis, malnutrition in children,
C- edamp ZeXte 2.00
GanCao 2.00
intestinal TB.
Tongue: greasy, yellow, furry coat.
Qian Zheng San Bai Full"

Jiang Can
QuanXie
6g
,,
6g
. Pulse: weak.
Expels wind-phlegm.
Facial twitching or paralysis, deviation of the
(restore symmetry powder) eyes and mouth, difficulty speaking, salivation,
lacrimation, joint pain, spasms of the limbs,
B- ewind
. hemiplegia, aversion to wind.
Primarily used for Bell's Palsy-facial
paralysis due to wind-phlegm in the
channels.
Otang Huo•
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Du Huo•
3g
3g
• Dispels wind-damp, releases the surface.
Tang Fang Fang·· 1.5g Headache, body ache, heaviness of the body,
Gao Ban•• 15g
ChuanXtong 1.6g chills and fever without sweating.
(notopterygium to overcome ManJingZi 0.9g
Tongue: white coat.
.
Zhi GanCao 1.5g
dampness decoction)
Pulse: floating.
B- edamp Formula for wind-damp attack in the
exterior with body aches and heavy damp
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San QinJtao

BieJia
ChaiHu
2.50
500
5.00
.. retention.
Nourish the Yin, cools blood.
Resolves chronic consumptive heat.
ZhiMu 2.50
(gentiana macrophlla & turtle Di Gu Pt 5.00 Fatigue, flushed complexion, night sweating,
shell formula) OangGui 2.50
WuMei 2.00 five-center heat, TB, pneumonia, generalized
QingHao 150
c- clht debility due to prolonged illness, emaciation,
high fever accompanied by cough, lassitude of
the limbs.
Tongue: red.
Qing Fei Yin Xmg Ren

BeiMu
FuLing
300
3.00
300
..Pulse: rapid, weak.
Clears and moistens the Lungs.
Dissolves phlegm, stops cough.
(platycodon & citrus formula) Ju Hong
MaHuang
1.50
2.00 Chronic respiratory disease, dry throat,
JteGeng 1.50
C- rphlegm GanCao 150 extreme thirst, cough, hoarseness, abundant
Fal"lgfeng 200
ShengJtang 300
phlegm which is sticky yellow or white,
WuWetZi 150 shortness of breath, chronic inflammation
BoHe 2.00
which are attributive to accumulation of heat in
the lungs.
Qing Gu San YinChai Hu

ZhiMu
HuHuangLian
4.5g
3g
3g
.. Tongue: yellow, thin, furry coat.
Clears false heat.
Formula for Steaming Bone Syndrome.
(cool bones powder) Dt Gu Pt
QingHao
3g
3g Long-standing low-grade fever, steaming bone
'~ B1eJ1a 3g
B- clht GanCao 1.5g pain, night sweating, malar flush, red lips,
OJnJ1ao 3g
emaciation, dry mouth, thirst.
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang QingHao•

BieJia•
Sheng DiHuang
6g
15g
12g
. Pulse: thin, rapid.
Nourishes the Yin, clears deficient heat.
Low-grade fever that is cooler in the a.m.
(artemisia annua & soft ZhiMu
Mu Dan Pi
6g
9g and hotter in the p.m., malar flush, red lips,
shelled turtle decoction)
emaciation, no sweating.
A· clht Tongue: red body, little or no coat.

Formula for deep internal heat that lingers
following a bout with long-term febrile
·Jill····················
disease.
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FORMULA
Qing LuoYin Jin Yin Hua •

Bian Dou Hua •
Xi Gua Shuang
6g
6g
6g
.. Clears summer-heat.
Clears Lung heat.
(clear collaterals decoction) HeYe
DanZhuYe
6g
6g Mild fever, thirst, fuzzy head and vision,
dizziness.
B • clht
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan Dan Nan Xing 45g .. Tongue: pink, thin, white coat.
Clears heat, expels phlegm .
.
Huang Qin 30g
Gua Lou Ren 30g Descends Qi and stops cough.
(clear qi & resolve phlegm) ZhiShi 30g
-
Chen Pi 30g Formula for bronchitis and pneumonia.
FuUng 30g
Xing Ran Cough with yellow, sticky phlegm, fullness
B • rphlegm Ban Xia
'"'
46g
of the chest, shortness of breath, nausea,
vomiting.
Tongue: red body, greasy, yellow coat.
Qing Re Zhi Beng Tang ZhiZi*

Huang Qin • "
16g
Clears heat, stops bleeding.
Profuse uterine bleeding, dry mouth, parched
(clears heat & stop excess
Huang Bai •
Sheng Di Huang
Mu Dan Pi
"
24g
9g lips.
bleeding decoction) DiYou 24g
.
Bal Shao 30g
Ce BaiYeTan 30g
B • stopxue Chun Gen Bai Pi 30g
Pulse: rapid.
Duan Gui Ban 16g Formula for reckless movement of hot
blood.
Qing Shang Fang Feng Chuan XIong 2.00
• Dispels wind and clears fire in the upper
.
Huang Qin 2.00
Tang LianQiao 2.50 burner.
BaiZhl 2.50
Fang Feng 3.00 Expels toxins .
(ledebouriella combination) Jie Geng 2.50
Heat and toxins in the upper body, pimples,
ShanZhiZi 1.50
JingJie 1.50 head and facial boils, red nose, red eyes,
C- clht Huang lian 1.50
ZhiQiao 1.50 flushed face, any types of suppurative
GanCao 1.00
BoHe 1.50 inflammation or toxin swelling in the head and
ZhuRu 3.00
face.
Tongue: red.
..
Pulse: rapid, excess.
4.5-eg
Qing Shu Vi Qi Tang Xi Yang Shen •
Xi Gua Pi 24-30g
Clears summer-heat, strengthens the Qi.
Lian Geng 12-15g Nourishes the Yin, generates fluids.
Shi Hu 12-15g
(clear summer-heat & Mai Men Dong 6-Qg Fever, excessive sweating, thirst, fatigue,
augment qi decoction) Huang Lien 2-3g
scanty dark urine, irritability, shortness of
ZhiMu 4.5-6g
4.5-6g
B- clht
DanZhu Ye
Geng Mi 12-15g
breath.
Gan Cao 2-3g Tongue: red.
. Pulse: empty, rapid.

Formula for summer-heat with depleted Qi
QingWei San Huang lian •

Sheng Ma ••
Sheng Di Huang
,.,,
3-6g
6-12g
.. and Yin.
Clears Stomach heat.
Cools the Blood and nourishes the Yin.
(clear stomach powder) Mu Dan Pi 6-Qg
Dang Gui 6-12g Toothache, bleeding gums, dry mouth, bad
breath, puffy face, red eyes.
B • clht
Tongue: red.
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin Mai Men Dong

CheQian Zi
DIGuPi
3.00
3.00
3.00
.. Pulse: rapid, big.
Dispels dampness, clears Heart heat.
Nourishes the Yin and tonifies Qi.
Ren Shen 4.50
(lotus seed combination) Shi lian Rou 4.50 Mental stress, fever, turbid urine, urine
HuangQin 3.00
HuangQi 4.50
frequency, chronic cystitis, chronic nephritis,
C- clht Fuling
Zhi Gan Cao
4.50
3.00
diabetes, leukorrhea, UTI, impotence.
Tongue: red.
Pulse: rapid, submerged.
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FORMULA
Formula ~erbs I Dosage Indications I Functions
Qing Van Li Ge Tang JinYin Hua

JingJie
BoHe
2.00
3.00
3.00
. Purges Lung and Stomach heat, dispels
toxins.
(arctium combination) JieGeng
Fang Feng
3.00
3.00 Tonsillitis, laryngitis, excessive phlegm and
HuangQin 3.00
Huang Lian 3.00 saliva, fever, sore throat.
C- clht ShanZhili 1.50
LianQiao 150
Xuan Shan 150
DaHuang 1.50
MangXiao 1.50
.
Niu BangZi 1.50
Gancao
Qing Ying Tang XiJiao*

XuanShen
,,,,
1.50
Clears heat toxins from the Ying & Xue
(clear nutritive level

Sheng Di Huang
Mai Men Dong
Huang Lian
,,
15g
2-3g
levels of the Wen Bing.
Nighttime fever, irritability, bruises, delirium,
decoction) DanZhuYe 4.5-6g
LianOiao 6g skin macula, insomnia, chills.
JinYinHua 9g
B- clht DanShen 6g
Tongue: dark red, dry.
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang SangYe

ShiGao
EJiao
,,
7.5g
2.4g
Moistens the Lungs, clears dryness.
Headache, fever, hacking cough, wheezing,
(eliminate dryness & rescue Mai Men Dong
RenShen
3.6g
2.1g dry and parched throat, fullness of the chest,
lung decoction) XingRen 2.1g
Pi PaYe 3g irritability, thirst, hypochondriac pain.
GanCao 3g
c- dry Tongue: dry, little or no coat.
..
HeiZh1Ma 3g
Pulse: big, rapid, weak.
Ren Shen Bai Du San RenShen
QiangHuo•
30g
30g
Dispels wind and cold.
DuHuo• 30g Releases the surfaces, tonifies Qi.
(ginseng powder to ChuanXiong
ChaiHu
30g
30g Chills and fever, no sweating, shoulder pain,
overcome pathogenic QianHu 30g
influences powder) Zhi Ke 30g headache, body ache, fullness of the chest,
JieGeng 30g
FuLing 30g
heaviness of the head, obstructed nasal
A- rex! Sheng Jiang 6g passages, cough with phlegm.
BoHe 6g
GanCao 15g Tongue: greasy, white coat.
. Pulse: floating, slippery, soggy.

Formula for wind-cold with muscle
Ren Shen Xie Fei Tang Ran Shan

J1eGeng
LianQiao
200
2.00
2.00
..stiffness and joint pain.
Dispels heat, moistens the Lungs.
Resolves phlegm, regulate Qi circulation.
(ginseng & platycodon ZhiQiao
Huang Qin
200
2.00 Cough, wheezing, profuse yellow or thick
combination) BoHe 2.00
XingRen 2.00 phlegm, dry stool or constipation, pneumonia,
OaHuang 2.00
C- clht ShanZhiZi 2.00
pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis,
GanCao
SangBai Pl
2.00
2.00
pulmonary tuberculosis, sore throat, asthma,
loss of voice.
Ren Shen Yang Rong

Tang
Bai Shao
OangGui
Chen P1
90g
30g
30g
..Pulse: slippery, rapid.
Tonifies the Qi and Blood.
Nourishes the Heart, calms the Spirit.
HuangQi 30g
RouGui 30g Palpitations, poor memory, fever, reduced
(ginseng nourish nutritive qi RenShen 30g
appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, weight
Ba1Zhu 30g
decoction) Zhi Gan Cao 30g
Shu OiHuang 22.5g
loss, dry skin, dry mouth.
B- tqi WuWe1Zi 22.5g Tongue: pale body.
.
Fuling 22.5g
YuanZhl 15g Pulse: deficient.
Sheng Jiang
DaZao
"'"'
21>"' Formula for dry constipation due to blood
deficiency.
Ren Shen Yang Ying
Tang
Ba1 Shao
OangGUI
Chen Pi
HuangQI
Rou Gu1
5-10g
5-15g
3-10g
9-30g
1-5g
.
• Augment the Qi, tonifies blood.
Nourishes Heart, calms the Spirit.
Emaciation, pale face, loss of appetite,
(ginseng decoction to RenShen 5-10g
BaiZhu 5-15g insomnia, palpitations, forgetfulness, irregular
nourish nutritive qi) Zhi Gan Cao 2-10g
Shu OIHuang 1Q-20g
menstruation.
C- !blood WuWeiZi 2-6g Tongue: pale.
Fuling 10-15g
YuanZhi 3-10g Pulse: thready, weak.

FORMULA
--
....
Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Funct1ons
HuoMa Ren*
Run Chang Wan TaoRen*
15g
9g
• Moistens the intestines, promotes bowel
DangGul 9g movement.
(moisten intestine pill from Sheng Dl Huang 30g
Constipation, pale skin & nails, dry mouth with
..
ZhiKo 9g
master shen's book)
big thirst.
B • purg Tongue: dry.
--
Pulse: thin.
SanAoTang MaHuang ....
.... • Releases the surface, opens Lung Qi.
(three-unbinding decoction)
XingRen
Gaocao .... • Relieves coughing and wheezing.
Coughing, wheezing, head and body ache,
-....
surface cold signs, fullness of the chest.
B- rext
Pulse: floating.
• Effective auxiliary formula for many cases
of cough.
San Bi Tang Xu Duan 1.50
• Tonifies the Liver and Kidney.
CuZhoog 1.50
..
Fang Fang 1.50 • Nourishes the Blood, dispels wind and
RouW 1.50
(three painful obstruction
decoction) "'""'....,
,.., 1.50 dampness.
--
1.50
FuUng 1.50 Tremors of the hands and feet, muscle pain,
Dang Gul 1.50 muscle spasm, arthritis, sciatica, paralysis,
C • edamp BaiShao 1.50
Huang Qi 1.50 fibromyalgia.
FaiNiuXi 1.50
Gao Coo 1.50 Tongue: pale, trembling, white, fur coat.
ClinJiao 1.50
Shang Di Huang 1.50 Pulse: thin, weak, slow.
--
ChuanXIong 1.50
DuHuo 1.50
Sheng Jiang 1.50
DaZao 1.50
HuangQin 2.50
San Huang Shi Gao Huanglian 2.50
• Clears toxic heat, relieves inflammation.
-..-
Tang HuangBai 2.50 Acute febrile disease manifesting flushed
ShanZhiZi 2.50
MaHuang 2.50 complexion, dry nose and tongue, irritability,
(coptis & scuta combination) ShiGao 5.00
thirst, listlessness, insomnia, delirium, and
Dan Dou Chi 2.50
DaZao 2.00 skin eruption, black measles, epistaxis, and
C • rext Sheng Jiang 3.00
XICha 2.00 hemorrhages due to inflammation.
Tongue: red, yellow, furry coat.
Pulse: floating, bounding, rapid.
--
San Huang Xie Xin DaHuang 1.00
• Clears heat, stops bleeding.
HuangQin 1.00
Tang Huang Lian 1.00 • Calms the shan, purges excess.
Anxiety, congestion, stiff and achy shoulders,
(coptis & rhubarb habitual constipation, dysentery, epistaxis,
combination) nosebleeds, hemoptysis, hypertension,
liver disorders, gastritis, and hemorrhoidal
c. clht
bleeding.
Tongue: red.
Pulse: strong.
• Formula for treating bleeding in the upper
---
--
torso.
San Jia Fu Mal Tang
(three shells to restore the

pulse decoction)
MuU
BleJia
GuiBan
ZhiGancao
Sheng Oi Huang
Bai ShaoYao
15g
24g
30g
19g
19g
19g
• Nourishes Yin and Blood, anchors the
Yang.
• Extinguishes Wind.
Fever, hand and feet spasms, convulsions, --
---
Mal Men Dong 15g
c- clht
EJiao
HuoMaRen
9g
9g
severe palpitations, fatigue, heat sensations
in the hand sand feet, bleeding, dizziness,
vertigo, tinnitus, dry throat, black teeth due to
severe dryness.
Tongue: dark red, dry, furry.
Pulse: thready, rapid, weak, wiry.
--
-...
San MiaoWan Huang Bai
CangZhu
2-10g
5-10g
• Clears heat, dries dampness.
NiuXi 6-15g Numbness or burning of the feet, low back
(three marvel pill) pain, extremity weakness.
C • clht
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FORMULA
XingRen• 15g
San Ren Tang Bai Dou Kou • 6g
YiYiRen 15g • Opens Lung Qi, relieves coughing and
BanXia·•
(three-nut decoction) Hou Po"'
9g
6g wheezing.
HuaSh1 15g
Headache, chills, tidal fever higher in the
B- edamp TongCao
DanZhuYe
5g
6g
afternoon (3-5p.m.), heavy feeling of the body,
body aches, reduced appetite, fullness of the
chest, yellow complexion, thirst but no desire
to drink.
Tongue: white or yellow coat.
. Pulse: floating, slippery, wiry, soggy.

Formula for damp-heat attack with more
San Wu Bei Ji Wan Ba Dou•

GanJiang
DaHuang
30g
30g
30g
. dampness than heat.
Purges cold stagnation.
Sharp stomach pain, constipation, fullness in
(three substance emergency the stomach, lockjaw, pale complexion, coma.
pill)
Tongue: bluish purple, white coat.
B- purg Pulse: tight, weak.
HuangBai
San Zhong Kui Jian ZhiMu
4.00
2.50
Tang JieGeng
JmgSanling
250
150 • Dispels damp-heat, reduces swelling.
EZh" 1.50 Lymphadenitis in the neck, scrofula,
(forsythia & laminaria L1anOiao 1.50
carbuncles, swollen thyroid glands, goiter,
Huanglian 100
combination) ZhiGanCao 1.50
Huang Om 4.00
unknown tumors.
C- clht Bai Shao 1.00 Tongue: red, yellow, white coat.
GaGen 150
Chai Hu 2.50 Pulse: rapid, wiry.
DangGu1Wei 100
Long Dan 250
.
ShengMa 0.50
San Zi Yang Qing Tang

Gua Lou Gen
ZiSuZi ........
2.50
Descends rebellious Qi.
(three-seed nourish parents

BaiJteZi
LaiFuZl .... • Warms the interior, expels cold phlegm.
• Reduces food stagnation.
decoction)
Coughing and wheezing with white phlegm,
B- rphlegm shortness of breath, fullness of the stomach,
digestive difficulties, reduced appetite,
nausea.
. Pulse: slippery.
For cold-damp in the Lungs, with coughing
Sang Ju Yin SangYe"

JuHua•
BoHo
75g
3g
2.4g
. and mucus. Also resolves food stagnation.
Dispels wind-heat.
• Opens the Lung, stops cough.
(mulberry leaf & XingRen
JieGeng
6g
Cough, fever, chills, headache, sore throat,
6g
chrysanthemum decoction) LianQiao 4.5g
LuGen 5g thirst.
Gancao 2.4g
A- rext Tongue: thin, white or yellow coat.
• Special for wind-heat common cold with
Sang Piao Xiao San Sang Piao Xiao •

LongGu ••
RenShen'""
9-12g
12-30g
9-12g
. coughing.
Regulates the Heart and Kidney.
• Consolidates Essence, stops leakages.
(mantis egg-case powder) FuShen
YuanZhi
9-12g
3-6g Frequent urination, cloudy urination,
ChangPu 6·9g
C- astringe GuiBan 9-15g incontinence, absent-mindedness, seminal
DangGu1 6-9g
discharge.
Pulse: deep, weak, slow.
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FORMULA
Sang Xing Tang Sang Ye *

ZhiZi*"
Dan Dou Chi •• "'"' ..Dispels wind and dryness .
Relieves coughing.
(mulberry leaf & apricot Xing Ren
"'
4.5g
Fever, headache, thirst, dry nose and throat,
f'I/(IJ'o
kernel decoction)
Zhe Bei Mu
Sha Shan
UPi
"'
3g
3g dry hacking cough, perhaps with thin and ~
B- dry sticky phlegm.
Tongue: red body, thin, dry, white coat.
~
Sha Shen Mai Dong

Tang
Sha Shan
Mal Men Dong
YuZhu
9g
9g
6g
..
• Formula for dry lungs and coughing.
Nourishes the Lungs and Stomach.
Generates fluids.
~
Sang Ye 4.5g ~
Dry cough, dry throat, thirst, headache, fever.
,.,.
Tian Hua Fen 4.5g
(glehnia & ophiopogonis Bai Bian Dou 4.5g
Tongue: dry body, no coat.
.
Gan Cao 3g
decoction)
Pulse: big, rapid.
B- dry Formula for dry Lungs and Stomach .
~
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang Yan Hu Suo 3g
• Promotes blood circulation, stops pain.
.
MoYao 3g
ChuanXiong 3g • Warms the channels, stops pain. ,-
Dang Gui Qg
(drive out blood stasis in Chi Shao 6g Resolves blood stagnation in the lower
lower abdomen decoction) Pu Huang 9g
Wu ling Zhi 6g burner.
Xiao Hui Xiang 1.5g
Dysmenorrhea, clotting, fullness or pain of the AI'
B- movexue Gan Jiang 0.6g
Rou Gui 3g lower abdomen, irregular menstruation, dark
complexion. ~·
Tongue: purple.
. Pulse: wiry, choppy, slow.

Formula for many menstrual disorders with
pain. Also for Liver channel disorders with
~
~
testicular and hernia pains.
Shao Yao Tang
(peony decoction)
ShaoYao*
Dang Gui ..
MuXiang
Bing Lang
15-20g
6-9g
4.5g
4.5g
• Clears damp-heat and toxins.
• Regulates Qi and Blood, stops pain. ••
Huang Lian 6-9g Abdominal pain, diarrhea with pus and blood,
Huang Qin 9-12g ~·
Da Huang 6-9g tenesmus, burning sensation in the anus, dark
B- clht Rou Gui 1.5-3g
Gan Gao 4.5g
scanty urine. ~
(15g dosages) Tongue: thick, yellow, greasy coat.
She Gan Ma Huang

Tang
(belamcanda & ephedra

She Gan
MaHuang
ZiWan
Kuan Dong Hua
Ban Xia
XiXin
9g
12g
9g
9g
9g
9g
..
Pulse: floating, wiry, rapid.
• Warms the Lungs.
Promotes fluid movement in the chest.
Descends rebellious Qi, relieves cough .
---
Coughing, wheezing with a rattling or gurgling
-
Sheng Jiang 12g
decoction) ~
WuWeiZi
DaZao "'''"' sound.
..
B- rext
Pulse: tight, slippery.
Formula for cold-phlegm asthma.
Shen Fu Tang Ren Shen •
FuZi
12g
Qg
Rescues collapsed Yang. ,.-,
Shock, cold hands and feet, spontaneous
(ginseng & prepared aconite sweating, aversion to cold, loose stools, ~
decoction)
shortness of breath, dizziness, pale
B- win!
complexion. ,-,
Tongue: pale.
Pulse: faint.
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San Ren Shen
ShanYao
LianZi
9-12g
10-15g
15-20g .
• Tonifies the Spleen, reduces dampness.
Harmonizes the Stomach, stops diarrhea.
~
-
(ginseng, poria & BaiZhu 9-12g ~
Fu Ling 10-15g Weakness of the limbs, emaciation, reduced
atractylodes powder) YiYiRen 20-30g
appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, fullness of the
,,..,. ,
Bai Bian Dou 15-20g
B- tqi
Zhi Gan Cao
Sha Ren
epigastrium, pale or yellow complexion.
Jie Gang 6-9g Tongue: greasy, white coat.
,-
. Pulse: weak, slippery.
Formula for chronic diarrhea due to Spleen
Qi deficiency with dampness. Also for ,...,.
leukorrhea edema couahina .
• 42 ~
FORMULA
Formula Herbs I Dosage lnd1cat1ons I Funct1ons
RenShen 3.00 • Releases the exterior, stops cough.

Shen SuYin ZiSuYe 3.00
BanXia 3.00 • Regulates Qi, transforms phlegm.
FuUng 3.00
(ginseng & pertlla Chen PI 2.00 Common cold in elderly or weak persons
combination) GeGen 3.00
manifesting headache, chills, cough with thick
JleGeng 2.00
C • rext
QlanHu
lhiQiao
3.00
2.00
sputum, chest distress, pneumonia, toxemia
Delao 1.00 during pregnancy, and bronchitis.
MuXIang 2.00
Gao Gao 2.00 Tongue: pale, white, furry coat.
....
Sheng Jiang 2.00
Pulse: weak.
Tao Ron
Shen Tong Zhu Yu HongHua 9g
• Promotes blood circulation.
Tang
(drive out blood stasis from

MoYao
lingZhi
DangGul
Dilong
....•• • Expels bi pain.
Joint pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, back pain,
elbow pain.
painful body deCOGtion)
QiangHuo
QlnJiao
NluXI ..
3g
3g Tongue: purple, thin, white coat.
B- movexue Xlang Fu
GaoC8o
Chuan Xiong .
3g Pulse: wiry.
• Formula for bi pain in the joints due to
stagnation of Qi and Blood.
FuUng
Shen Zhuo Tang GanJiang
6.00
6.00
• Warms the Spleen, expels damp-heat of the
BaiZOO 3.00 Kidney and Spleen.
(hoelen, atractylodes, GeoC8o 3.00
Releases pain of lower waist, bed-wetting, and
combination)
edema below the waist.
C· edamp • Formula for treating lower jiao problems.
Sheng Hua Tang DaogG«
ChuanX/ong
TaoRen
.,
24g
14pos
• Regulates the Blood, stops pain.
Dark purplish blood, coldness and pain in
(generation & transfonnation PaoJiang 1.5g
Gan Cao 1.5g lower abdomen after childbirth, retention of
deCOGtion)
lochia, postpartum.
B • movexue Tongue: thin, purple spots, pale-purple.
Pulse: deep, choppy.
Sheng Ma Ge Gen ShangMa .... • Releases the surface, dispels rashes.
Tang
GeGeo
Ch!Shao
Zhi Gan Cao
....
3-9g
3g
Measles, skin rashes, fever, chills, body
aches, sneezing, coughing, red eyes, thirst.
(cimicifuga & kudzu Tongue: red body, dry coat.
decoction)
B· rext • Encourages rashes and measles to the
Sheng Mal San Ren Shen" . ,.. surface.

• Tonifies Qi and Yin .
(generate pulse powder)

Mai Men Dong
WUWeiZI
"*
....
9-12g
• Generates fluids and stops excessive
sweating.
A· tqi Profuse sweating, fatigue, chronic or dry
cough, low voice, shortness of breath, big
thirst, insomnia, sore throat, palpitations.
Tongue: red body, dry, thin coat.
Pulse: floating, rapid, weak.
• Formula for Lung Qi and Lung Yin
deficiency.
Sheng Tie Luo ~ 3~
Sheng Tie Luo Yin Dan Nan XIng 3g
(iron fillings decoction)
C ·ashen
BeiMu
XuanShen
Mal Men Dong
LianQiao
Tian Men Dong
....
3g
4.5g
3g
• Clears Heart phlegm and Heart fire.
Manic behavior, restlessness, agitation, bad
temper, severe throbbing headache, severe
GouTeng 4.5g
Dan Shan 4.5g
emotional instability, yelling at people for no
FuUng
FuShen
4g reason.
3g
CheoPi 3g Tongue: scarlet, yellow, greasy coat.
ShiChangPu 3g
YuanZhi
Zhu Sha* ....
3g Pulse: wiry, rapid.
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FORMULA
Sheng Yu Tang Shu Di Huang

Bai Shao
Huang Ql
4.00
4.00
4.00
. Nourishes the Qi and Blood, tonifies Yin •
Anemia. oligomenorrhea, loss of blood
(dang gui four plus Ran Shan 4.00
Dang Gui 2.00 manifesting thirst, listlessness, sensation of
combination) Chuan Xiong 2.00
heat, and insomnia.
C • !blood Tongue: pale, thin, white coat.
ShiHuiSan DaJi"
XiaoJi""
HeYe
9g
15g
9g
..Pulse: thin, weak.
Cools the Blood .
Stops bleeding in the upper burner.
Qian Cao 12g
(ten-ingredient partially Ce BaiYe 9g Acute bleeding in upper and middle orifices,
charred powder) Bai Mao Gen 30g
Zhong Lu Pi 6g coughing blood, vomiting blood, bright red
ZhiZi 12g
9g
blood, nose bleeding.
B • stopxue Oa Huang
Mu Dan PI 9g Tongue: red.
. Pulse: floating, strong, rapid.

Formula for Liver fire attacking the
Stomach.
Shi Liu Wei Liu Qi Yin
(dang gui sixteen herb

HouPu
Huang Qi
MuXiang
WuYao
Ran Shan
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
2.50
.
• Tonifies and regulates Qi and Blood.
Reduces swelling and drains pus.
Tumors of unknown cause, sores, carbuncles,
combination) Bai Shao 2.50
Dang Gui 2.50 fibroid disease, breast cancer, swollen lymph
RouGui 2.50
c. tqi JieGeng 2.50
nodes, goiter, cervical lymph adenoma.
ChuanXiong 2.50
BaiZhi 1.50
Zhi Qiao 1.50
Fang Feng 1.50
Bing Lang 1.50
ZiSu 1.50
Gan Cao 1.50
Shi Pi Yin
(bolster spleen decoction)

Fu Zi •
Gan Jiang •
HouPo
Mu Xiang
Da Fu PI
''""""
'""
30g
30g
.
• Warms the Yang, strengthens the Spleen.
Regulates Qi, promotes urination.
Edema - more prominent in lower body,
B • edamp
CaoGuo
Fu Ling-
Bai Zhu"*
''""""
30g
30g
fullness in the abdomen, reduced appetite,
heavy feeling of the body, cold limbs, no thirst,
MuGua
Gan Cao 15g scanty urination, unformed stools, diarrhea.
Sheng Jiang 5p~
DaZao 1po Tongue: pale body, thick, greasy coat.
. Pulse: thin, slow, deep.

Formula for edema due to Spleen and
Kidney Yang deficiency, especially in the
lower burner, perhaps with diarrhea.
....
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
(ten complete great tonic

Ren Shen •
Bai Zhu
Fu Ling
Shi Di Huang
Bai Shao
9-12g
12-15g
15-18g
12-15g
.
• Tonifies the Qi, Blood, and Yang.
More warming than Ba Zhen Tang.
Reduced appetite, weakness of the lower
decoction) Dang Gui
Chuan Xiong
Rou Gui
........
12-15g
limbs, fatigue, pale complexion, shortness of
breath, hair loss .
A· !blood HuangQi 15-18g
Gan Cao 3-0g Tongue: pale, swollen, white coat.
Shi Shen Tang MaHuang 2.50 ..Pulse: thin.

Dispels wind and cold, releases exterior.
-
GeGen 2.50
Sheng Ma 2.50 Soothes channels and meridians.
Chuan XIong 2.50
(rna huang & cimicifuga BaiZhi 2.50 Influenza, chills, fever, headache, stuffy nose,
combination) ZiSuYe 2.50
Gan Cao 2.50 cough, oppression of chest.
Chen Pi 2.50 Tongue: white, furry coat.
C • rext Xiang Fu 250
-
Sheng Jiang 3.00 Pulse: floating, tense.
.
Chi Shao 2.50
Shi Wei Bai Du San Chai Hu

OuHuo
3.00
1.50
Dispels wind, removes toxins.
Jie Geng 3.00 Various skin ailments, carbuncles, furuncles,
Chuan Xiong 3.00
(bupleurum & schizonepeta Ying Pi 3.00 boils, urticaria, eczema, acne, dermatitis,
formula) Fang Feng 1.50
Fu Ling 3.00
mastitis, lymphadenitis, athlete's foot, allergic
JingJie
Gan Cao
1.00
1.00
ophthalmia, external otitis, and suppurative
C • ewind
Sheng Jiang 3.00 diseases.
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FORMULA
- Formula Herbs I Dosage
.•
Indications I Functions
I
Shi Wei Xiang Ru Yin Ren Shen
Huang Qi
2.00
2.00
Dispels dampness, releases the exterior.
Chen Pi 2.00 Harmonizes the Stomach and Spleen.
MuGua 2.00
(elsholtzia ten combination) Hoo Pu 2.00 Common cold in the summer exhibiting lack
Bai Bian Dou 2.00
Fu ling 2.00 of appetite, indigestion, heaviness of the
C- rext Xiang Ru
BaiZhu
4.00
2.00
head, lassitude, profuse sweating, vomiting or
Gan Gao 2.00 diarrhea.
Pulse: weak
Shi XiaoSan Wu ling Zhi 3g . Dispels blood stagnation, regulates the
.
Pu Huang 3g
Blood.
(sudden smile powder) Promotes circulation, stops pain .
Chest pain, epigastrium and abdominal pain,
B- movexue
postpartum pain, irregular menstruation,
clotting, lochia retention.
Tongue: purple.
Shi ZaoTang Gan Sui 20g

.. Pulse: wiry.
Note: administer with rice wine or vinegar.
Dispels water, promotes bowel movements.
DaJi 20g
Yuan Hua 20g Fluid in hypochondrium, pain in the chest
DaZao 20g
(ten jujube decoction) during coughing, dry vomiting, shortness of
breath, headache, dizziness.
B- purg
Tongue: white coat.
Shu Gan Tang Chai Hu 3.00 . Pulse: wiry, deep.

Soothes the Liver, regulates the Qi and
.
Dang Gui 3.00
Tao Ren 2.00 Blood.
Bai Shao 1.50
(bupleurum & evodia QingPi 2.00 Eliminates stagnant blood in the chest,
combination) Chuan Xiong 150
Zhi Qiao 2.00 stops pain.
Huang Uan
C- movexue Hong Hua
3.00
1.00
Chest pain due to blood stasis, pain of the
WuZhu Yu 1.00 lower left ribs, hypochondriac pain, acid
regurgitation, intercostal neuralgia, rib pain,
costal pain due to contusion, and pancreatitis.
Tongue: white, yellow or greasy coat.
Shu Jing Huo Xue Dang Gui 2.00 .. Pulse: rapid, wiry.
Unblocks and relaxes channels.
.
Sheng Di Huang 2.00
Tang Gang Zhu 2.00 Eliminates stagnant blood.
Chuan Xiong 1.00
Tao Ren 2.00 Dispels wind-dampness .
(relax channels & invigorate Fu Ling 1.00
Severe pain in the muscles, neuralgia,
Bai Shao 2.50
blood decoction) Fai Niu Xi 2.00
Wei LingXian 2.00
sciatica, low back pain, numbness and pain
C- movexue
Fang Ji 1.00 of the lower limbs, hypertension, paraplegia,
Qiang Huo 1.00
Fang Feng 1.00 gout, mucoid arthritis, and edema.
Long Dan 1.00
Sheng Jiang 3.00 Tongue: pale, pink, purple spots.
Chen Pi 2.00
Pulse: hesitant, tight.
.
BaiZhi 1.00
Gan Gao 1.00
Shu Jing Li An San N/A

Relieves pain induced by wind-dampness.
Severe joint pain, pain of the limbs, swelling
(clematis & carthamus and pain of the knee joints, palsy, chronic
formula)
rheumatoid arthritis, hemiplegia, chronic
C- edamp
Shung Jie San Fang Feng
JingJie
Dang Gui
1.00
1.00
1.00
.. beriberi.
Expels superficial evils.
Promotes bowel movement.
(modified ledebouriella & Bai Shao 1.00
LianOiao 100 Obesity, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cardiac
platycodon formula) Chuan Xiong 1.00
BoHe 1.00 asthma, hemorrhoids, alcoholism, chronic
MaHuang 1.00
C- edamp Shan Zhi Zi 1.00
nephritis, and scabies.
Bai Zhu 1.00 Tongue: red, white or yellow coat.
Huang Qin 2.00
Jie Geng 2.00 Pulse: rapid, floating, slippery.
Gan Cao 4.00
Shi Gao 2.00
Hua Shi 6.00
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FORMULA
I ........ .
Ren Shen •
Si Jun Zi Tang Bai Zhu ""*
3-9g
• Tonifies Spleen Qi, dries the Spleen .
-
Fu Ling Formula for tonifying Spleen Qi.
(four gentlemen decoction) Gan Cao 3-6g
Withered and pale face, reduced appetite,
A- tqi
loose stools, soft voice, weakness of the
limbs.
Tongue: pale.
Pulse: thin, weak.
200g
Si MiaoWan Huang Bai
CangZhu 120g
YiYiRen 200g • Promotes circulation, relieves pain.
(four-marvel pill) NiuXi 120g
Numbness and weakness in the lower body,
B- edamp swollen feet, ulcerated sores on hot swollen
areas painful to the touch, fever, thirst.
Tongue: red body, greasy, yellow coat.
Si Miao Yong An Tang
(four valiant for well-being

Jin Yin Hua •
Dang Gui
Xuan Shen ••
Gan Cao
90g
60g
90g
30g
.
Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain.
Ulcerated sores on hot swollen regions that
decoction)
are painful to the touch, fever, thirst.
B- clht Tongue: red.
Pulse: rapid.
• Formula for poor circulation with heat-
toxins, for bone marrow infections, and
especially for diabetes.
Ren Shan 3g
Si MoTang Bing Lang 9g
• Regulates Qi, descends rebellious Qi.
CheXiang 3g • Opens the chest.
9g
(four milled-herb decoction) WuYao
Fullness in the chest and diaphragm, labored
breathing, fullness and distension in the
B- rqi
stomach, reduced appetite.
SiNiSan
(frigid extremities powder)

Chai Hu •
Bai Shao
Zhi Shi**
Gan Cao
9-12g
12-24g
....
9-12g .
• Regulates Liver Qi, harmonizes the Spleen.
Resolves stagnation, clears heat.
Cold limbs with warm body, abdominal pain,
fullness of the chest and stomach, diarrhea
A- harm
with tenesmus, bitter taste.
Tongue: red.
Pulse: wiry.
• Formula for Qi and heat stagnation that
results in coldness of the limbs. Also for
Liver and Spleen disharmony and Liver
SiNiTang Sheng Fu Zi
Gan Jiang
Zhi Gan Cao
,,,
4.5g
6g
. invading Stomach.
Restores the Yang, warms the interior.
Coldness of the body and limbs, aversion
(frigid extremities decoction) to cold, fatigue, irritability, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea with undigested food, no thirst.
A- wint
Tongue: pale.
Pulse: deep, weak.
• Restores the Yang-for Yang deficiency
with cold, or emergency cases of Yang
collapse.
SiShenWan Bu GuZhl"
WuZhuYu
120g
30g
• Tonifies the Kidney Yang and Spleen Yang.
Rou Dou Kou •• 60g Cock's Crow diarrhea syndrome, nausea,
WuWeiZi 60g
(four miracle pill) Sheng Jiang 240g vomiting, coldness of the body and limbs,
DaZao 100pcs
fatigue, irritability, diarrhea with undigested
-
A- astringe
food, no thirst.
Tongue: pale, thin or white coat.
Pulse: deep, weak, slow.
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FORMULA
I
Ce Bai Ye• • Cools the Blood, stops the bleeding.
Si Sheng Wan Sheng Oi Huang
12g
15-24g
Sheng He Ye 9-12g Coughing blood, spitting blood. vomiting
Sheng Ai Ye 6-9g
(four fresh pill) blood, nosebleeds, dry mouth and throat.
Tongue: red, deep-red.
C- stopxue
. Pulse: rapid, wiry, forceful.

Formula for blood heat in the upper burner.
SiWuTang
(four-substances decoction)
Shu Di Huang •
DangGui
Bai Shao
Chuan Xiong
9-2tg
9-12g
9-15g
3-6g
.
• Tonifies and regulates the Blood.
Regulates the Liver.
Dizziness, blurry vision, irregular menstruation,
PMS, palpitations, insomnia, pale face and
A· !blood
nails, scanty menstruation, easily frightened,
tinnitus, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, lochia
retention.
Tongue: pale.
Pulse: thready, weak, choppy.
• Notes: double the following according to
season: summer- Bai Shao, fall -Shu Di
Huang, winter- Dang Gui, spring- Chuan
. Xiong.
Formula for blood deficiency with blood
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang SuZi*

Ban Xia
Hou Po
9-12g
6-9g
3-6g
. stagnation.
Expels phlegm, descends rebellious Qi.
• Warms the Kidney.
Qian Hu 6-9g
(perilla descend qi Rou Gui 1.5-3g Wheezing, asthma, excess mucus in the
decoction) DangGui 6-9g
Gan Cao 34.5g lungs, shortness of breath, cough, fullness of
Chen Pi 6-9g
A- rqi Zi SuYe 6-9g
the diaphragm region, edema, excess yellow
Sheng Jiang 1-3g phlegm.
DaZao 3pcs
Pulse: slippery, weak.
• Stops wheezing and asthma due to Kidney
not grasping the Lung Qi-excess above
and deficiency below.
Suan Zao Ren Tang Suan Zao Ren •
Chuan Xiong ••
15-18g
6g
..
• Nourishes Heart blood and Liver blood.
-
Fu Ling
ZhiMu
6g Calms the Spirit, clears heat.
(sour jujube decoction) 6g
Gan Ceo 3g Nourishes the Yin .
A· ashen Insomnia, irritability, anxiety, nervousness,
forgetfulness, excessive dreaming,
palpitations, night sweats, thirst, dizziness, dry
mouth and throat.
Tongue: dry, red tip.
. Pulse: thready, wiry rapid.

Formula for insomnia due to Yin and Blood
deficiencies of the Heart and Liver.
SuoQuanWan Yi Zhi Ran •
WuYao
9-12g
6-t2g
• Warms the Spleen and Kidney
Shan Yao 9-15g • Stops leakages and urination.
(enuresis pills)
Urination difficulties, lower back pain,
8- astringe incontinence, profuse urination, bedwetting,
spermatorrhea, leukorrhea.
Tai Shan Pan Shi San Ran Shan • 3g . Pulse: deep, weak.
Regulates the Qi and Blood .
.
Huang Qi 3g
Xu Duan
Huang Qin
3g • Strengthens Spleen, calms the fetus.
(powder that gives stability to 3g
Chuan Xiong 2.4g Prevents miscarriages .
mounttai) Shu Oi Huang 2.4g
Bai Shao 2.4g Restless fetus, history of abortion, malaise,
Bai Zhu 6g
8- !blood Sha Ren 1.5g
pale complexion, fatigue, no appetite.
NuoMi
Gan Ceo
pinch Tongue: pale, thin, white coat.
1.5g
Pulse: weak, slippery, forceless.

FORMULA
.
I
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang TaoRen*
DaHuang*
12-15g
12g
Resolves blood stagnation in lower burner.
GuiZhi
Mang X1ao
6g • Clears heat.
6g
(peach pit order qi ZhiGanCao 6g Lower abdominal pain, incontinence,
decoction) constipation, delirium, night fever,
A- movexue restlessness, thirst, painful or absent
menstruation.
Tongue: red-purple body, dry, yellow coat.
Pulse: strong, deep, choppy.
• Formula for painful blood stagnation in the
lower abdomen, and for constipation that
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang SIWu Tang+
TaoRen
. can result from lower burner stagnation.
Regulates blood, promotes circulation.
Cramps, lower abdominal pain, irregular
(four substance w/ safflower HongHua
menstruation, dark purple bleeding, clotting.
& peach pit decoction)
Tongue: red-purple body.
B- tblood Pulse: wiry, choppy.
-
• Widely used to resolve blood stagnation,
but particularly for menstrual disorders
and for traumatic injuries.
• Contains Si Wu Tang+ Tao Ren, Hong Hua.
Tao Hua Tang ChiShiZhi
GanJiang
Q.30g
3-16g
• Warms the middle burner, astringes the
Geng Mi 20-30g intestines.
(peach blossom decoction) Chronic diarrhea, dark bloody stools, pus in
C- wint the stools, abdominal pain better with heat
and pressure.
Pulse: slow, weak.
Teng Long Tang
(moutan & persica

YiYi Ren
DongGuaZi
MangXiao
MuDanPi
TaoRen
8.00
5.00
5.00
4.00
4.00
.
• Clears heat, reduces inflammation.
Dispels blood stagnation and promotes
blood circulation.
combination) CangZhu 4.00
De Huang 1.50 Various inflammations in the lower abdomen,
GanCao 1.00
C- clht periproctitis, testitis, prostatitis, endometriosis,
peritonitis, uterine tumor, and intestinal
abscess.
Tongue: red, yellow, dry coat.
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin nanMa*

GouTeng*
ShiJueMing*
9g
12-15g
18-24g
. Pulse: rapid, overflowing.
Dispels internal wind.
• Soothes the Liver, calms the Spirit.
NiuXi
(gastrodia & uncaria SangJiShang
12g
g.24g • Clears heat, promotes blood circulation.
decoction) YeJiaoTeng 9-30g
FuShen 9-15g Headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia,
A- ewind
DuZhong
ZhiZi ,,,,
9-12g tremors, blurry vision, hemiplegia, tinnitus.
HuangQin Tongue: red.
-
YiMuCao 9-12g
Pulse: wiry, rapid.
• Formula for headaches, dizziness, blurry
. vision due to internal Liver wind.

Formula for Parkinson's disease .
Tian Tai Wu Yao San
(top quality lindera powder)

MuXiang
WuYao•
HuiXiong••
QingPi
16g
15g
15g
15g
.
• Tonifies Liver Qi.
Dispels cold, stops pain.
-
Gao Liang Jiang 15g Lower abdominal pain radiating to testicles.
Bing Lang 12-15g
Tongue: pale, white.
.
JinUngZi 12-15g
B- rqi BaDou
ChuanltanZi
15g
15g
Pulse: slow, wiry.
Formula for cold invading the Liver
channels .
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FORMULA

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I
120g
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan Sheng Di
Huang* 15g
Nourishes the Heart and Kidney.
~ Dan Shan •• 30g • Tonifies the Yin and Blood.
Dang Gui •• 15g
(heavenly emperor's heart Xuan Shen 30g • Calms the Spirit, clears empty-heat.
tonic pill) llan Men Dong 30g
~ Mai Men Dong 15g Poor memory, palpitations, insomnia,
A- ashen
Dang Shen
FuUng
15g
30g
five-center heat, irritability, forgetfulness,
BaiZi Ren 30g excessive dreaming, nocturnal emissions,
~ Suan Zao Ren 15g
Yuan Zhi 30g fatigue, constipation, mouth ulcers, dry stools.
WuWeiZi 15g
JieGeng 15g Tongue: red, little coat.
~ Zhu She Pulse: thin, rapid.
• Formula for Heart & Kidney not
~
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Da Huang* 12g . communicating.

Purges heat stagnation.
-
!6 Tang
Mang Xiao
Gan Cao ,,
9-12g
Mild constipation, aversion to heat, thirst,
fullness of the stomach, canker sores,
(regulate stomach & order qi nosebleed, toothache, foul breath.
decoction)
~
A- purg Pulse: slippery, rapid.
• A moderate purgative for constipation due
,_ to Yangming organ heat disorder, Stomach
~ Tong Qiao Huo Xue

Tang
Chi Shao
Chuan Xiong
Tao Ren
3g
,,,,
3g
. heat.
Promotes blood circulation, dispels
stagnation.
~
-
(invigorate blood circulation
& open orifices decoction)
Hong Hua
Cong Bai
OaZao
Sheng Jiang
SheXiang
3g
7pcs
9g
0.15g
.
• Opens the orifices.
Formula for blood stagnation in the upper
jiao and in the head.
~
B- movexue Headache, vertigo, tinnitus, hair loss, dark
complexion, dark around the eyes, brandy
,- colored nose.
Tongue: dark red-purple body.
~ Pulse: wiry, choppy.
BaiZhu 90g
Tong Xie Yao Fang Bai Shao 60g
• Regulates Liver Qi.
~ Chen Pi 45g • Tonifies the Spleen.
Fang Fang 30-60g
(painful diarrhea formula) Abdominal pain following diarrhea,
~. borborygmus, gas, diarrhea.
B ·harm
,._ Tongue: thin white coat.
-
~.
Wan DaiTang Bai Zhu •
Shan Yao •
Dang Shan •
30g
30g
,,
6g
. Pulse: wiry, weak.
Regulates the Dai channels.
• Tonifies the middle.
Gang Zhu
(end discharge decoction) Chen Pi 1.6g • Strengthens the Spleen, dispels damp.
Che QianZi 9g
~ B. astringe ChaiHu 1.6g Vaginal discharge that is clear, profuse, and
Bai Shao 15g
- Jie Sui Tan 1.5g
sticky without smell, pale complexion, fatigue,
~
Gan Cao 3g poor appetite, diarrhea.
Tongue: pale, swollen body, thin, white, greasy
coat
~.
Pulse: weak, slippery, soft.
• Formula for leukorrhea due to Spleen Qi
~
deficiency. Expels dampness in the lower
burner and clears up clear white discharge
~
~
Wei Jing Tang Lu Gen •
YiYiRen
Dong Gua Ren
Tao Ran
30g
30g
24g
..by strengthening the Spleen.
Clears Lung-heat and Lung-phlegm.
Promotes Qi circulation, reduces pus.
(reed decoction) 9g
,_, Coughing, foul smelling yellow mucus, bloody
-
~'
B • clht
.
mucus, dry skin, chest pain.
Tongue: red, greasy, yellow coat
Formula for bronchitis, lung abscess, and
lung infections with yellow mucus due to
-
heat.

FORMULA
I ..., .
Wei Ling Tang ZeXie
Fu Ling
9-12g
• Dispels dampness, promotes urination.
Zhu Ling 6-9g Regulates Spleen and Stomach.
(calm the stomach & poria GuiZhi 3-6g
........
Bai Zhu 6-9g Abdominal fullness, loss of appetite,
decoction} Cang Zhu
HouPo heaviness in the head and body, edema in
Chen Pi 3-6g
C- edamp the face and body, urinary difficulty, watery
Gan Cao
Sheng Jiang
DaZao
'""'
,_,,.,.
1·9g diarrhea.
Pulse: soft, thready.
Wei Su Ning Ran Shan

Bai Zhu
Fu Ling
2.40
2.40
2.40
.
• Contains Wu Ling San + Ping Wei San.
Dispels cold, strengthens the Stomach.
Stomachache, gastralgia, gastric ulcer,
(galanga & pinellia formula} Ban Xia 2.40
Chen PI 1.20 duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis, gastroptosis,
Sheng Jiang 1.20
C- edamp DaZao 1.20 loss of appetite, indigestion, and vomiting.
Gan Cao 2.40
RouGui 1.20
--
MuU 1.20
Yen Hu Suo 1.20
Xiao Hui Xiang 1.20
.
Sha Ran 1.20
Gao Liang Jiang 1.20
Wen Dan Tang ZhuRu*

ZhiShi**
6g
6g
Dries dampness and expels phlegm.
BanXia 6g • Clears heat, opens the Heart and
(warm gallbladder decoction} Chen Pi
Fu Ling
9g
4.5g Gallbladder.
Gan Ceo 3g
A- rphlegm DaZao 3-4p<S Dizziness, irritability, insomnia, nausea,
vomiting, depression, bitter taste, thirst,
mental imbalances.
• Formula for mental imbalance due to
phlegm obstruction of the Heart and
Gallbladder.
Wen Jing Tang Wu ZhuYu • ,, • Warms the channels, dispels cold.
,,
.
GuiZhi* 6g
Dang Gui • Tonifies Qi and Blood.
(warm menses decoction} Bai Shao
Chuan Xiong
6g
6g Resolves blood stagnation .
A· movexue
EJiao
Mai Men Dong
Mu Dan Pi
,,
6g
Irregular menstruation, low-grade fever,
6g
infertility, spotting, cold abdomen, thirst, dry
Ban Xla
Sheng Jiang ,,,,
6g
lips and mouth, warm palms and soles, low-
Gan Ceo
Ran Shan ,, grade evening fever or sense of body heat.
Tongue: red body with pale, swollen sides.

Formula for symptoms caused by deficient
cold and blood stagnation affecting the
Chong and Ren, two channels that figure
prominently in women's disorders.
--
Da Huang*
Wen Pi Tang Ren Shen
12g
6g
• Tonifies and warms Spleen yang.
(warm spleen decoction}

Gan Jiang
FuZi ,,,,
6g Chronic constipation or diarrhea, abdominal
pain, cold hands and feet.
Gan Ceo
B- purg
Wen QingYin Dang Gui

Chuan Xiong
3.00
3.00
. Pulse: wiry, deep.
Nourishes the blood, removes toxins.
-
Shu Di Huang 3.00 Irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding,
3.00
(warming & clearing Bai Shao
Huang Qin 3.00 dry mouth and lips, dermal disease due to
decoction} Huang Bai 3.00
anemia, eczema, metrorrhagia, menorrhagia,
Shan Zhi Zl 3.00
c- !blood
Huang Lian 3.00 urticaria, and leukorrhea.
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FORMULA
Formula Herbs I Dosage lnd1cat1ons I Funct1ons
I
WuJiSan CsngZhu
MaHuang*
8.00
2.00
o Dispels Qi, Blood, phlegm, cold, and food.
Fuling 1.00 Heat in the upper body with chills in the lower
1.00
(five accumulation powder) BanXia
DangGui 1.00 body, stiff neck and back, abdominal pain
HouPu 1.50
BaiShao 1.00 and cold, gastroenteritis, lumbago, sciatica,
C • rext ChuanXiong
Sheng Jiang
1.00
2.00
gastritis, hernia pain, chill disease, menstrual
Chen Pi 2.00 pain, neuralgia, and rheumatism.
BaiZhi* 1.00
JieGang 4.00 Pulse: floating.
GanJiang"" 1.50
Rou Gui .. 1.00
ZhiGanCao 1.00
ZhiQiao 2.00
ZaXie* 4g
Wu Ling San FuLing- 2.3g
0 Promotes urination, reduces dampness.
ZhuUng•• 2.3g o Warms the Yang.
2.3g
(five fungus powder) BalZh"
GuiZhi 1.5g 1. Wind-Damp: edema, headache, fever,
thirst with inability to hold down water, difficult
A· edamp
urination, white tongue coat, floating pulse.
2. Internal Damp· edema, diarrhea, difficult
urination, vomiting.
3. Dampness risjng: nausea, vomiting with
shortness of breath, belching, coughing,
dizziness (running piglet syndrome).
0 Formula for three patterns of damp
disorders.
... Mel 10.00
WuMeiWan XIXin 3.00
o Warms the internal organs.
GanJiang 6.00 0 Dispels parasites.
(mume fonnula) ShuJiao
GuiZhl
3.00
6.00 Recurring abdomen pain, vomiting, cold hands
F"Zl 6.00
c. rfood Huang Lian 3.00 and feet, chronic diarrhea, chronic dysentery,
Huang Bai 6.00
Ran Shen 8.00
gastritis, biliary ascariasis.
Dang Gui 6.00 Tongue: geographic.
Pulse: hidden, wiry, tight.
...
Wu Pi San FulingPi 15g
Sheng Jiang Pi
o Promotes urination, strengthens the
OaFuPI 15g Spleen.
AKA (Wu Pi Yin) Chen PI
Sang Bai Pi 15g o Regulates Qi, dispels dampness.
(five peel powder) Whole body edema (swollen and puffy),
heaviness of the limbs, difficult urination,
A· edamp shortness of breath, fullness of the abdomen
and stomach.
Tongue: pale, swollen body, white greasy coat.
o Formula for pitting skin edema due to
wind-damp or Spleen deficiency.
WuTouTang
(aconite decoction)
Chuan Wu*
MaHuang
Bai Shao
HuangQi
G~Cao
.......
9-12g
o
o
Warms the channels, relieves pain .
Expels wind.
Pain and limited mobility of the joints,
B· ewind particularly of the hands and feet.
o Formula for chronic wind-damp bi pain in
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin JinYinHua*

Pu GongYing
Zi Hua DICing
.
3.6g
3.6g
o
the smaller joints.
Clears heat and toxins.
Boils, carbuncles, local inflammation with pus,
(five ingredient eliminate YeJuHua
TianKuiZi
3.6g
3.6g skin lesions, fever, chills. -
toxin decoction)
B· clht Pulse: rapid.
Wu Yao Shun Qi San W..Yao
MaHuang
4.00
4.00
o Dispels wind-dampness,
Chen Pi 4.00 0 Regulates Qi and stops pain.
(lindera formula) Bai Jiang Chen
GanJiang
2.00
0.00 Arthralgia, CVA, apoplexy, numbness,
ChuanXiong 2.00
C • ewind ZhiQiao 2.00 headache, dizziness, hemiplegia, tennis
JleGeng 2.00
BaiZhl 2.00
elbow, frozen shoulder, facial palsy, and
Gan cao
Sheng Jiang
2.00 trigeminal neuralgia.
3.00
DaZao 1.00
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FORMULA
Formula Herb~ 1 Dosage lndrcatJOns I Functrons

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I .. .,,
WUZhuYu*
Wu Zhu Yu Tang Sheng Jiang ..
9-12g
18g
• Warms the middle, tonifles Spleen.
Ran Shen • Descends rebellious Stomach Qi.
(evodia decoction)
A- win!
DaZao 12""'
1. Stomach Cold: nausea, vomiting, stomach
pain, sour taste, pale, white, swollen tongue,
slow pulse.
2. Liv~r !Is Stomach Dishi!rmOnl£: vertex
...
~
headache, vomiting, excess saliva, pale, white
coat, wiry pulse.
3. Kidney Yang Defjciencl£: watery diarrhea,
vomiting, cold limbs, irritability, swollen -·-
--
tongue, deep, slow and weak pulse.
• Formula for vomiting associated with three
syndrome patterns.
Xi Jiao Dl Huang Tang XIJiao
Sheng Di Huang
.
3g
2..
• Cools the Blood and clears heat toxins.
--
CIShao • Resolves blood stagnation, stops bleeding.
MuDanPI 8g
(rhinoceros hom & Nosebleed, bloody vomit, bloody urination,
rehmannia decoction)
bloody stools, black stools, bruising, thirst
B • clht without desire to drink, fever, delirium.
Tongue: dark red with red bumps.
Pulse: strong, rapid.
Xian Fang Huo Ming

Yin
(sublime formula for

JinYu Hua •
Chen Pl ..
Zhe BeiMu
Tian Hua Fen
DangGul ..
ChiShao**
..
3g
3g
6-12g
3g
• Formula for heat In the blood that causes
bleedi119_ and mental disorders.
• Relieves Toxicity, clears heat.
• Promotes blood circulation, stops pain.
Painful red swollen sores and carbuncles, skin
lesions, fever, chills, headache.
--·
~
-·-
RuXiang 3g
sustaining life) MoYao 3g
Fang Fang 3g
Tongue: white, yellow, thin coat
BaiZhl 3g Pulse: surging.
-
C- clht Chuang Shan Jia 3g
ZaoJiaCi 3g
--
Gan Cao 3g
XlangRu
Xiang Ru San HouPo 240g
• Releases the surface, expels cold-damp.
BaiBianDou 240g • Harmonizes the middle burner.
(elsholtzia powder) Chills and fever, aversion to cold, headache,
-
heaviness of the head, no sweating, fullness
B- rext
of the chest and stomach, weak limbs,
--·
diarrhea, vomiting.
Tongue: thick, greasy, white coat.
• Formula for summer-time wind-damp
attack.
--
Xlang Sha Liu Jun Zl UuJunZI
T.... +
• Tonifles Ql.
Tang • Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Stomach.
MuXlang
Sha Ren Bloating and distention of the chest and
(six gentlemen w/ aucklandia stomach, stomach pain, diarrhea.
-
& amomum decoction) Tongue: thick greasy white coat.
B- tqi Pulse: slippery.
• Regulates Qi of the chest and stomach
areas to relieve pain.
--
• Contains Liu Jun Zi Tang + Mu Xiang, Sha ~
Ren.
Xiang Sha Yang Wei BaiZhu
Fuling
3.00
3.00
• Harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach.
Tang CangZhu 2.00 • Dispels stagnant food and water, resolves
HauPu 2.00
--
Chen Pi 2.00 dampness.
(cyperus & cluster XiangFu 2.00
Anorexia, loss of appetite after illness,
Ren Shen 2.00
combination) MuXiang 1.50 chronic gastritis, gastrectasis, gastrointestinal
ShaRen 1.50
C- harm
GanCao 1.50 weakness, lack of nutrition, developmental
DaZao 1.50
Sheng Jiang 2.00 failure in children.
Bai Dou Kou 2.00
Tongue: pale, greasy, white coat.
Pulse: soft slippery.
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~
-' Xiang SuSan ZiSuYa
Xiang Fu
120g
120g
• Releases the surface, dispels wind-cold.
Chen PI BOg • Regulates Qi and harmonizes the middle.
ZhiGanCao 30g
/
(cyperus & perilla leaf Chills and fever without sweating, headache,
powder)
,.-. fullness of the chest and stomach, reduced
·- B • rext
appetite.
Pulse: floating, slippery, wiry.
,..,
-·
• Formula for stomach flues due to wind-
damp attack, with surface signs and
dampness causing nausea, vomiting, and
,.-.
.......
diarrhea.
Xiao Chai Hu Tang ChaiHu* • Harmonizes the Shaoyang channel.
Huang Qin**
All
-·
_,.., (minor bupleurum decoction)
Ron Shan
BanXIa
Sheng Jiang
DaZao
Zhl GanCao
...
24g
12pco
Alternating chills and fever, bitter taste,
irritability, fullness of the chest and
hypochondrium, dry throat, dizziness, nausea,
,... A· harm
vomiting, low energy.
Tongue: thin, white or yellow coat.
Pulse: wiry.
r-. • Formula for Shaoyang syndromes, with
alternating chills and fever (malaria), or
,.-. for damp-heat syndromes resulting from
-- alcohol abuse.
......
--,..,
-
Xiao Cheng Ql Tang
(minor order qi decoction)
A- purg
Da Huang*
HouPo
ZhiShi
12g
• Purges heat stagnation.
Afternoon tidal fever, abdominal pain
increases upon pressure, constipation,
distension, tenesmus, sweating, delirium.
----
All
Pulse: strong, slippery.
• Purgative for excess Yangming organ
. syndrome.
,...
-· Xlao Fang San
(eliminate wind powder)

JingJie*
Fang Feng•
NiuBangZI*
ChanTui*
3g
3g
3g
3g
Expels wind and clears heat.
• Dispels dampness, stops itching.
CangZhu 3g • Nourishes the blood.
,.-. KuShan
MuTong
3g
1.5g Itching, rash, red skin, lesions, skin discharge
A· ewind
- ShiGao 3g
from scratching, eczema, urticaria.
ZhiMu 3g
~ DongW 3g Tongue: thin, white or yellow coat.
Sheng Dl Huang 3g
HeiZhiMa 3g Pulse: floating, strong.
,..._ GanCao 1.5g
• For Itchy skin caused by wind, heat,
,. Xiao Huo Luo Dan ChuanWu • 160g

dampness. Good for beginning stages of
poison oak.
• Warms the channels.
,...- (minor invigorate collaterals
caoWu*
TianNanXing
Dilong
160g
......
160g
160g
• Expels wind, damp, and phlegm.
• Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain.
,. pill)
A· ewind
RuXIang
MoYm
Red skin, itching, rash, numbness, spasm,
joint pain, heaviness in lower back and legs,
,... skin discharge.
Tongue: thin, white or moist coat.
,...- Pulse: floating, strong.
• Formula for Bi syndrome due to wind-
damp, or qi and blood stagnation, or
All phlegm stagnation.
-- Xiao Ji Yin Zi XlaoJi"
OuJie"
15g
15g
• Cools the blood, promotes circulation.
r-. Pu Huang •• 15g • Stops bleeding and urination.
,...- (cephalanoplos decoction) Sheng Di Huang 120g
HuaShi 15g Bloody urine, painful and frequent urination,
Dan ZhuYe 15g
feeling of heat in the body.
,....
MuTong 15g
B • stopxue ZhiZI 15g
DangGui 15g
Tongue: red body, thin, white coat.
GanCao 15g Pulse: rapid, full.
' • Stops blood}' urination. For bleeding UTI.
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Xiao Jian Zhong Tang GuiZhl Tang+
• Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach.
Vi Tang • Warms and harmonizes the middle, stops
(minor strengthen middle
pain.
decoction)
Abdominal pain that responds well to heat and
B· wint pressure, pale face, low-grade fever.
Tongue: swollen.
. Pulse: weak.
Formula for pain in the abdomen that
comes and goes, and feels better with
warmth.
• Contains Gui Zi Tang+ Yi Tang.
Xiao LuoWan
(reduce scrofula pill)

Xuan Shan
Muli
Zhe Bei Mu
120g
120g
120g .
• Clears heat and expels phlegm.
Reduces stagnation and nodules.
Neck nodules, plum-pit throat, cysts, sore and
B- rphlegm
dry throat.
Tongue: red.
. Pulse: wiry, slippery.

Formula for hot-phlegm stagnation with
nodules, plum-pit throat, cysts, dry throat.
Xiao Qing Long Tang MaHuang •
GuiZhi•
9g
9g
• Releases the surface, expels wind and
Bai Shao 9g damp.
WuWeiZi 9g
(minor bluegrass dragon Gan Jiang"* 9g • Warms the Lungs, dispels cold.
decoction) XiXin** 9g
Predominant chills, fever, no sweating,
BanXia 9g
Zhi Gan Cao 9g wheezing, coughing, no thirst, heavy feeling of
B- rext
the body, edema, fullness of the epigastrium,
mucus in the Lungs, asthma.
Tongue: white, moist coat.
Pulse: floating, tight, slippery.
• Treats wheezing and coughing due to wind
invasion and damp stagnation. For asthma
and bronchitis.
Gua lou Ren 9-12g
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang Huang Lian 1-3g
• Clears heat and phlegm in the chest.
Ban Xia 3-6g Painful distension in the chest and epigastrium
(minor sinking chest when pressed, coughing yellow sputum, bitter
decoction)
taste, constipation.
C- rphlegm Tongue: yellow, greasy coat.
Pulse: rapid, slippery, floating.
Xiao Xu Ming Tang
(minor prolong life decoction)

MaHuang
Chuan Xiong
FangJi
Xing Ran
Fang Fang
3-6g
3-6g
6-12g
9-12g
9-12g
.
• Warms the channels, unblocks Yang Qi.
Dispels wind.
Hemiplegia, asymmetry of the face, slow and
Sheng Jiang 9-12g
Ren Shen 3-6g slurred speech, chills and fever, deviated
C- ewind FuZi
Rou Gui
3-9g
3-6g
mouth, loss of consciousness.
Bai Shao 6-12g Tongue: pale, thin, white coat.
Huang Qin 4.5-9g
Gan Cao 3-6g Pulse: weak, floating.
• Formula for wind-damp bi syndrome with
hemiplegia.
Chai Hu •
XiaoYao San DallQ Gui *"
9g
9g
• Regulates Liver Qi.
Bai Shao •• 9g • Strengthens the Spleen and tonifies blood.
Fu Ling 9g
(rambling powder) Bai Zhu 9g Irritability, hypochondriac pain, headache,
BoHe 3g
dizziness, vertigo, thirst, dry mouth, fatigue,
-
Zhi Gan Cao 6g
A- harm Wei Jiang 6g no appetite, occasional chills and fever, PMS,
irregular menstruation, breast distention.
Tongue: red.
Pulse: wiry, empty.
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Xie Bai San Sang Bai Pi •
DiGu Pi
30g
30g
• Clears Lung-heat.
Zhi Gan Gao 3g Coughing, wheezing, fever with hot skin
GengMi 15-30g
AKA (Xie Fei San) symptoms aggravated during late afternoon,
dry mouth, scanty expectoration.
(drain white powder)
B- clht Pulse: thin, rapid.
Xie Huang San Fang Feng

ShiGao•
ZhiZi"
6.00
7.00
7.00
.
• Formula for coughing due to Lung-heat.
Purges Spleen and Stomach fire.
Bad breath, thirst, acute gastritis with halitosis,
HuoXiang 2.5<l
(drain yellow powder) Gan Cao 3.00 ulcerative stomatitis, rosacea, dry mouth and
C- clht
lips.
Tongue: red, protruded tongue.
Pulse: rapid
Xie Xin Tang Da Huang
Huang Lian
6g
3g
• Clears heat and toxins from the Heart and
Huang Qin 3g Stomach.
(drain epigastrium decoction)
1. Heart fire: nosebleeds, vomiting blood,
c- clht dark urination, constipation, red tongue, rapid
pulse.
2. Damp-heat: jaundice, irritability, chest
discomfort due to heat, red, greasy coat,
rapid, slippery pulse.
3. Full-heat: fever, irritability, red eyes and
face, chest heat, constipation, red, yellow
Xin Jia Huang Long

Tang
Sheng Di Huang
Ren Shen
Da Huang
16g
4.5g
9g
. coat, rapid pulse.
Nourishes the Yin, Qi, and fluids.
• Clears heat.
MangXiao 3g
Xuan Shan 15g Constipation, fullness of stomach, fatigue,
(newly augmented yellow Mai Men Dong 15g
Dang Gui 4.5g shortness of breath, dry mouth and throat,
dragon decoction) Hai Shen 2g
Gan Gao 6g
cracked lips, burned tongue.
B- purg Tongue: dry, yellow, cracks, black coat.
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin Xiang Ru 6g . Pulse: deep, excess.

Releases the exterior, expels wind,
.
Jin Yu Hua 9g
Bai Bian Dou
Hou Po
9g transforms dampness.
6g
(newly-augmented elsholtzia Uan Qiao 6g Clears summerheat.
decoction)
Chills and fever, cough, headache, body ache,
C- rex!
stifling sensation and oppression in the chest,
irritability.
Tongue: thin, greasy coat.
Pulse: sog!li,_ rapid.
Xing SuSan
(apricot kernel & perilla Leaf)

ZiSuYe
QianHu
Xing Ran
Jie Geng
ZhiKe
6g
6g
6g
6g
6g
.
• Warms the Lungs, opens Lung Qi.
Relieves coughing, transforms phlegm.
Cough with watery sputum, chills without
Chen Pi 6g
B- dry FuUng 6g sweating, headache, nasal congestion, dry
BanXia
Sheng Jiang
6g
6g
throat.
Gan Cao 3g Tongue: dry body, white coat.
.
DaZao 2p"
Pulse: wiry.
Formula for cough due to wind-cold-dry in
the Lungs.
Xuan Bi Tang
(disband painful obstruction

FangJi •
Xing Ren
YiYi Ren
Cha She
Ban Xia
15g
15g
15g
9g
9g
.
• Clears and resolves damp-heat.
Unblocks the channels, stops pain.
Painful joints with heat, immobility, fever, chills,
decoction) Lien Qiao 9g
HuaShi 16g yellow, complexion, scanty dark urine.
Chi XiaoDou 9g
C- edamp Tongue: gray, thick, yellow greasy coat.
.
ZhiZi 9g
Pulse: rapid, wiry
Formula for painful damp-heat obstruction .
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Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang Xuan Fu Hua
• Descends Stomach Qi .
"'"'
DaiZhe Shi
Ren Shan
Ban Xia
• Expels cold phlegm from the Stomach. ~
(inula & hematite decoction) 9g
Hiccups, fullness in the stomach and chest
,.
DaZao 12g
Sheng Jiang 15g
B- rqi Gan Gao 9g area, belching, nausea, vomiting.
Tongue: greasy white coat.
Pulse: weak, slightly wiry. ,.-.
.
.
• Relieves hiccups, belching, and nausea.
-
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang Tao Ren •
Hong Hua • ,,
12g
Promotes blood circulation, regulates Qi.
.-
(blood mansion eliminate
stasis decoction)
Chuan Xiong •
Sheng Di Huang
Dang Gul
Chi Shao
NiuXi
.."'
4.5g
9g
9g
Resolves blood stagnation, stops pain.
Palpitations, chest pain, sharp fixed
headaches, pain in fixed locations on the
,,"'
Chai Hu
chest or head, evening tidal fever, insomnia,
A- movexue Jie Gang
ZhiKe
Gan Cao
4.5g
3g
irritability, dark and baggy eyes, dark purple .-
lips, hiccups, inability to hold down water, dry
.-
-
vomiting.
Tongue: purple body, purple dots, no coat.
Pulse: wiry, choppy.
• Resolves blood stagnation that causes
headaches and chest pain. ~.
Shu 01 Huang •
Yang He Tang 30g
• Tonifies the Yang and Blood.
(yang heartening decoction)

lu Jiao Jiao *
Rou Gui
Pao Jiang
MaHuang
9g
3g
1.5g
1.5g
• Dispels cold.
Open sores, painful swellings without
.,
BaiJieZi
B- win! Gan Cao "'"' discoloration and are not hot to the touch.
~
. Pulse: thin, deep.

Formula for Yin boils due to Qi and Blood,
and cold stagnation or for bone infections
.-
~
that are difficult to heal, and open sores
that won't close up.
• Tonifies Yang and Blood to help the
,.,.
body close up its open sores, especially
following surgery. .-
....
Sl'leng 01 Huang•
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang Xuan Shen •
30g
24g
• Nourishes Kidney and Lung Yin, clears
Mal Men Dong *" 20g heat.
(nourish the yin & clear lungs BeiMu
Bai Shao ••
10g
12g • Cools the blood, relieves toxins.
decoction) Mu Dan Pi** 12g
Painful throat, throat with curd deposits which
BoHe
•• ~
c- dry
Gan Cao
"' are difficult to scrape off, fever, dry nose, dry
lips, heavy breathing with sounds of wheezing. M
---
Pulse: floating, rapid. ,-,
Vi Guan Jian
(one link decoction)

Sheng Di Huang•
Sha Shen
Dang Gui
Gou QiZi •
Chuan Lian Zi
'""''"
9g
9g
9-18g
4.5g
.
• Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin.
Regulates Liver Qi.
Chest and hypochondriac pain, heartburn,
Mai Men Dong 9g
acid regurgitation, abdominal and epigastric
B- !yin
distention, dry mouth and throat, thirst.
Tongue: red and dry with little or no coat.
. Pulse: thin, wiry, perhaps rapid.

Formula for a combination of Yin
deficiency signs and Liver Qi stagnation.
~
~
Chan Shan Yao •
Vi Huang Tang Clan Shl
30g
30g
• Tonifies the Spleen and Kidney.
• Clears damp-heat in the Lower Burner. ~
(change yellow discharge
Huang Bai *"
Che QianZi ••
Yin Xing
"'
3g
10pcs Vaginal discharge that is yellow or white,
decoction) .-,
-
sticky with fishy smell, pale complexion,
B- astringe heaviness of the body, loose stools, reduced
appetite, profuse yellow urine, lower back
pain.
Tongue: pale, thin, white coat. ~.
Pulse: slippery.
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HuangQi 6.00
Vi Qi Cong Ming Tang Ren Shan 6.00
• Improves eyes and ears.
GaGen 3.50 • Tonifies Qi and raises Yang Qi.
Huang Bai 2.50
{augment qi & increase Man Jing Zi 3.50 Chronic fatigue, loss of appetite, prolapse
acuity decoction) Bai Shao 2.50
of internal organs, chronic diarrhea, tinnitus,
Sheng Me 2.00
2.00
Gan Cao
dizziness, blurring vision due to anemia,
c-
.
tqi
deafness, and primary stage of cataract.
Vi Vi Ren Tang YiYi Ren 24g
Drains damp while moistening the
,,
.
Bai Shao 9g
MaHuang intestine.
(enlightened physician coicis Dang Gui 9g
Cang Zhu 9g Promotes circulation, relieves pain .
decoction) GuiZhi 6g
Gan Cao 6g Swelling and painful joints, abdominal pain
B- edamp and fullness, reduced appetite, difficult
urination, irregular menstruation, painful
menstruation.
Tongue: red and dry with little or no coat.
Pulse: thin, wiry, perhaps rapid.
• Formula for damp-stagnation and blood
stagnation in the lower abdomen.
Vi Zi Tang
(cimicifuga combination)
Da Huang
Sheng Ma
Chai Hu
Huang Qin
Dang Gui
1.00
1.50
4.00
3.00
4.00
.
• Dispels damp-heat in the lower burner.
Promotes bowel movements and relieves
hemorrhoids.
Gan Ceo 2.00
Hemorrhoids, hemorrhoidal pain and bleeding,
..
C- clht
anal ache, rectal prolapse, and vaginal itching.
Yin Chen Hao Tang Yin Chen Hao •
ZhiZi
16g
9g
Clears damp-heat.
Da Huang 6g Relieves jaundice.
(artemisia decoction)
Jaundice with "fresh yellow" eyes, yellow-
B- edamp
tangerine skin, thirst, abdominal distention,
difficult urination, dark scanty urination.
Yin Chen Wu Ling San Yin Chen Hao

ZeXie
16.00
2.50
..Pulse: slippery, rapid.
Formula for damp-heat Yang-type jaundice .
Dispels damp-heat, relieves jaundice.
Fuling
Zhu Ling
1.50 Jaundice, sallow complexion, dark and deep
(capillaris & hoelen formula) 1.50
Bai Zhu 1.50 reddish urine, hepatitis, nephritis, lingering
GuiZhi 1.00
thirst and fever, peritonitis, and water
..
C- edamp
stagnation in the stomach.
Contains Wu Ling San +Yin Chen Hao .
Yin QiaoSan Jin Yin Hua •
Lien Qiao •
JOg
JOg
Dispels wind-heat.
JieGeng
Niu BangZi
18g • Clears heat and detoxifies.
(honeysuckle & forsythia 18g
BoHe 18g Fever, slight chills, sore throat, headache,
powder) Dan Dou Chi 15g
JingJie 12g nasal congestion, yellow mucus, cough.
DanZhuYe 12g
A- rext Tongue: red tip, thin-white or thin-yellow coat.
.
luGen 15-30g
GanCao 16g Pulse: floating, rapid.
Formula for common colds with sore throat
and fever more than chills.
You GuiWan Shu Oi Huang
Shan Yao
20-30g
10-15g
• Tonifies Kidney yang and nourishes
Shan ZhuYu 10-15g Essence.
(restore right kidney pill) GouQiZi
Gan Cao ,...
10-15g
Fatigue, aversion to cold, cold limbs, lower
B-
Du Zhong
Rou Gui
FuZi
,...
6-Qg
6-Qg
back pain, impotence, premature ejaculation,
tyang reduced appetite, loose stools, edema in lower
extremities.
Tongue: pale.
. Pulse: deep, weak.

Formula for Kidney yang deficiency with
waning fire at Ming-men.
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Yu Nu Jian Shi Gao 15-JOg
Shu 01 Huang 9-30g
Clears Stomach heat.
ZhiMu 3-6g Nourishes the Yin, moistens dryness.
Mai Men Dong 6-9g
Qade woman decoction) NiuXi 3-6g Toothache, bleeding gums, headache, loose
teeth, irritability, dry mouth, thirst, desire for
B- clht
cold drinks, fever.
Tongue: red, dry, yellow coat.
Huang Qi * 30g
Yu Ping Feng San Bai Zhu •• 60g
• Tonifies Qi, stops sweating.
Fang Fang 60g Spontaneous sweating with aversion to cold,
Oade windscreen powder) fatigue, pale complexion.
Tongue: pale, thin or white coat.
.
A- astringe
Pulse: floating, weak.
-
Formula for spontaneous sweating due to
exterior deficiencies.
YuYeTang
Oade fluid decoction)

ShanYao
Huang qi
ZhiMu
Tian Hua Fen
JiNeiJin
30g
15g
18g
9g
8g
.
• Tonifies Qi, generates fluids.
Moistens dryness, alleviates thirst.
Excessive thirst not quenched by fluid intake,
GeGen 4.5g
c. dry WuWeiZi 9g frequent copious turbid urination, shortness of
breath, lassitude.
Yu Zhen San BaiFuZi*

Fang Feng
Tian Nan Xing •
Equal
amount
..Pulse: weak, thin.
Dispels exterior wind .
Relieves spasms.
(true jade powder) Qiang Huo
TianMa Lock jaw, stiff body, muscle spasms, lip
BaiZhi
spasms.
C- ewind
Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang MaHuang

BaiZhu
Sheng Jiang
6.00
4.00
3.00
..
Pulse: wiry, tight.
Dispels wind-damp, moves body fluids.
Reduces swelling.
DaZao 3.00
(atractylodes combination) Shi Gao 8.00 Edema, spontaneous sweating, dysuria,
Gan Cao 2.00
weakness in the lower back and legs, acute
C- edamp
nephritis, beriberi, eczema, acute arthritis,
acute conjunctivitis, polyps, keratitis, and
jaundice.
Yue Ju Wan Xiang Fu •

Chuan Xiong
ZhiZi
6-12g
6-12g
6-12g
..•
Contains Yue Bi Tang+ Bai Zhu .
Regulates Qi, releases constraint.
Reduces stagnation.
Cang Zhu 6-12g
(escape restraint pill) Shan Qu 6-12g Fullness in the chest and diaphragm,
epigastric and abdominal distension and
A· rqi
pain, reduced appetite, indigestion, belching,
nausea, vomiting.
Tongue: dusky, purple, yellow, greasy coat.
ZaiZao San HuangQi •

Ran Shen •
6g
3g
..Pulse: wiry, slippery, rapid.
Formula for mild constrained Qi .
Releases the surface.
FuZi 3g • Tonifies the Yang and Qi.
Gu!Zhi 3g
(renewal powder) XiXin 3g Fever, chills, no sweating, headache, cold
Qiang Huo 3g
Chuan Xiong 3g limbs, fatigue, desire to lie down, pale
C- rex! 3g
Fang Fang
Chuan Shi Shao 3g
complexion, weak voice.
Gan Ceo 1.5g Tongue: pale, white coat.
Sheng Jiang 3g
DaZao 2pos Pulse: floating, weak.
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Xuan Shen 30g Nourishes the Yin, generates fluids.
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Sheng Di Huang 24g
Tang Mai Men Dong 24g • Clears heat, moves dry stools.
Mang Xiao 4.5g
Da Huang 9g Dry constipation, thirst.
(increase fluids & order qi Tongue: red body.
decoction)
B- purg
Formula for constipation caused by
extreme dryness in the system, perhaps
after loss of blood, or after long-term
diarrhea that severely depletes the fluids,
or due to excess Yangming fevers. It
moistens the body, tonifies blood and
purges dry stools.
Zhe CongYin
(cinnamon & persica

Mu Dan Pi
Bai Shao
Chuan Xiong
GuiZhi
Dang Gui
300
3.00
3.00
3.00
5.00
.
• Tonifies and nourishes the blood.
Eliminates blood stagnation in the lower
burner, stops pain.
combination) Tao Ran 5.00
Yan Hu Suo 3.00 Irregular menstruation, peritonitis, and
C- !blood
NiuXi
Hong Hua
3.00
2.00
abdominal pain due to uterine inflammation,
pelvic inflammation.
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Huai Niu Xi • 30g • Settles Liver Yang Rising.
.•
ZheShi** 30g
Tang Long Gu 15g Dispels internal wind.
MuU 15g
Gui Ban 15g Nourishes Liver Yin .
(sedate liver & extinguish Xuan Shan 15g
Dizziness, vertigo, headache, tinnitus,
lien Men Dong 15g
wind decoction) Bai Shao 15g
Chuan Uan Zi 15g
heaviness of the head, mental confusion,
B- ewind
MaiYa 6g irritability, flushed red face, facial paralysis.
Gan Cao 4-Sg
Tongue: slight-dark red body.
Pulse: wiry, strong.
• Settles the Liver Yang to dispel internal
wind. For syndromes of Liver Yang rising
due to Yin deficiency, which do not always
present with heat signs.
Zhen Wu Tang
(true warrior decoction)

Fuzi•
Fu Ling"*
Bai Zhu ••
Bai Shao
Sheng Jiang
9g
,,
9g
9g
9g
.
• Warms the Kidney Yang.
Dispels dampness, promotes urination.
Difficult urination, heaviness of the body and
A- edamp
limbs, edema, abdominal pain, no thirst, head
heaviness, stomach pain, intolerance to cold,
diarrhea.
. Pulse: deep, thin, weak.

Formula for water retention due to Spleen
and Kidney Yang.
Llu We/01
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan Huang wan+
• Tonifies the Kidney Yin.
Huang Bai
• Clears deficient heat.
(anemarrhena,
ZhiMu Night sweats, flushed face, low-grade fever,
phellodendron & rehmannia
pill)
hematuria, hot flashes, dry mouth.
Tongue: dry, red body.
B- !yin Pulse: big pulse.
• Formula for Steaming Bone Syndrome,
menopausal symptoms. Popularly used
. for patients of AIDS, Lung TB, cancer.

Contains Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Huang
Bai, Zhi Mu.

FORMULA
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Zhi Bao Dan She Xiang
Bing Pian
.1-.3g
.3-.Sg
o Clears heat and toxicity.
-
AnXiXiang 1-3g o Opens orifices, resuscitates, anti-
{greatest treasure special XiJiao
NiuHuang
.S..1g
1-3g convulsive.
pill) DaiMao 3-6g
Xiong Huang .2-.Sg Stroke, coma, fever, irritability, restlessness,
ZhuSha .2-.Sg
C • open impaired speech, labored breathing, spasms,
"""' 3-6g
convulsions.
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
AKA: Fu Mai Tang
{honey fried licorice

Zhi Gan Cao
RenShen
EJiao
Sheng Di Huang
Mai Men Dong
Huo Ma Ren
GuiZhi
Sheng Jiang
,,
12g
6g
46g
9g
,,,,
9g
o
0
o
Tongue: red, deep-red, greasy, yellow coat.
Tonifies Qi, Blood, and Yin.
Restores irregular pulse.
Stops palpitations.
Exhaustion, palpitations, irregular pulse,
-
decoction) D•Zao
insomnia, night sweats, constipation,
Wine/brandy """' shortness of breath, anxiety, dry mouth and
B • tqiblood throat.
Tongue: red body, shiny coat.
Pulse: weak, irregular, knotted.
0 Formula to tonify Heart - Qi, Yang, and Yin.
ZiWan•
Zhi Sou San BaiQian*
960g
960g
o Opens Lung Qi and stops coughing.
BaiBu* 960g 0 Releases the surface, expels wind and
{stop cough powder) Chen Pi
JleGeng
480g
960g phlegm.
JingJie 960g
A· rphlegm GanCao 360g Itchy throat, coughing, chills, fever, aversion to
wind, sputum.
Pulse: floating.
o Formula for stopping coughs caused by
external wind invasion. Used primarily
for common colds that linger with slight
coughing and sore throat.
ZhiShi 30g
ZhiZhuWan BaiZhu 60g
o Tonifies the Spleen, reduces distension.
Loss of appetite, distension in epigastrium and
{immature bitter orange & abdomen, indigestion, acid regurgitation.
atractylodes decoction)
C- rfood Pulse: slippery.
0 Mild formula for strengthening Stomach Qi.
UanXu 4.00
Zhi Zhuo Gu Ben Wan Huangllan 4.00
o Clears heat, reduces inflammation.
ShaRen 2.00 0 Dispels dampness, clears turbidity.
2.00
{hoelen & polyporus formula) HuangBai
FuUng 2.00 Heat and dampness in stomach and urinary
BanXia 2.00
ZhuUng 5.00 bladder, polyuria, spermatorrhea, chronic
C • clht ZhiGan Cao 6.00
YIZhiRen 2.00
prostatitis, chronic cystitis, and chronic
urethritis.
Zhullng*
Zhu Ling Tang Fullng•
3g
3g
0 Dispels dampness, promotes urination.
ZeXie** 3g o Clears heat, nourishes the Yin.
HuaShi
{polyporus decoction) EJiao
3g
3g Difficult urination, fever, thirst, nausea,
irritability, insomnia.
A- edamp
Tongue: red body, thick white or yellow coat.
0 Formula for wind-damp attack penetrating
the interior and transforming into heat,
with fever, thirst, difficult urination.
160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~.
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FORMULA
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan Zhu Sha •

Huang lian ••
15g
18g
DallQGui 7.5g • Clears heat.
7.5g
(cinnabar pill to calm spirit) Sheng Oi Huang
Zhi Gan Cao 16.5g • Nourishes Heart Yin and Heart Blood.
Insomnia, disturbed dreams, irritability,
B • ashen
palpitations, sensation of heat in the chest,
nausea, desire to vomit but without results.
Tongue: red body.
Pulse: thin, rapid.
• Formula for calming the Spirit and delirium
due to fire rising injuring blood and yin.
9-15g
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang DanZhuYe
Shi Gao JOg
• Clears heat and generates fluids.
Ren Shen 5g • Tonifies the Qi, harmonizes the Stomach.
Mai Men Dong
(lophatherus & gypsum Ban Xia
9-18g
gg Post febrile disease with lingering heat, low-
decoction) Gang Mi 12-15g
Gan Cao 3-Sg grade fever with sweat, irritability, insomnia,
B- clht fatigue: thirst, dry throat, fullness of the chest,
vomiting, listlessness, dry cough, insomnia,
bronchitis, influenza, and measles.
Tongue: dry, red body, no coat.
Pulse: thin, rapid.
• Sedates low-grade fevers with Qi and fluid
deficiency, perhaps depleted by long-term
fever. Usually used for mild fevers during
recovery from excess heat and high fever.
ZiXue Dan Pill
• Clears heat, opens orifices.
• Controls spasms and convulsions.
(purple snow special pill) Fever, difficult speech, impaired
consciousness, spasms, convulsions, thirst,
C- open
constipation, dark urine.
Tongue: dark-red, no coat.
Pulse: rapid, forceful.
• Formula for excess heat in Pericardium
generating internal Liver-wind.
Shu Di Huang •
Zuo GuiYin Shan Zhu Yu "*
6-60g
• Nourishes the Yin and Essence.
3-69
• Strengthens the Kidneys.
(restore left kidney
GouQiZi**
Fu Ling
ShanYao
"'
6g
6g Low back soreness and pain, dizziness,
decoction) Zhi Gan Cao 3g
tinnitus, thirst and dry throat, night sweats,
B- tyin seminal emissions, weak knees.
Tongue: red, peeled, shiny coat.
- ZuoJinWan
(coptis & evodia pill)
Huang Lian
WuZhuYu
"""
JOg
Pulse: thin, rapid.
• Kidney Yin deficiency with injury to the
essence and marrow without heat signs.
• Clears Liver fire and Stomach fire.
• Descends Stomach Qi.
Acid regurgitation, hypochondriac pain,
B • clht
belching, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste, dry
mouth.
Pulse: wiry, rapid.
• Formula for Liver attacking the Stomach.
This formula tonifies the mother and
sedates the son .
• , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 61 •

FORMULA INDEX
I Form ulas
A1 Fu Nuan Gong Wan
An Gong N1u Huang Wan

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the · ~--------~---
middle
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powder
Translations
mugwort & pt9pared aconite
warming the womb pill
calm palacfl with cattle
~B~a~x~••~n~C~h~an~g-S~h~o-u-::W~a-n,,~~~,~,~-~~~~--------~~~.,--- ~D~i~Da~n~g~T~a~ng~______,m
-;=B;:a~lo='u.:.s'=a'-n='---------1r
,~~.-,00 -~--~ --,~ ~
~:.';'.~~
tblood
open
~"~M~m~&~~~·~rom
__b_
-:
m_
••~
----~~
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~~
Formulas
Dao Chi San
Dao Shul Fu Ling Tang
0 .:_T•::n:.,T;:•::ng,_______-f'::"..:.
0.::",:-
___ Di Huang Yin Zi

---,----+,~,,-m-,- ~D~in~g~C~h_u_an~T~a~n~g~---+'-'~
"'"..:.~
Translations
guide out red powder
hoe/en atractylodes. & areca

combination
..:.'..:.""..:.'"
=m.::.'"':.:_1..:._____j::'Ph
rehmannla dect.
--·M,--~~m~ooo
91'-,-,ng--po.:_wdet..:._t::_o..:._,.:.o=m..:.__,--f,..:.,..:.,:::__ -=D~in';'g;._X--'ia";n:';g:;7S-'-h'-iD:_i";:T.::an"'g'--t":-::c
__
::='
;;,::;~~
""'
dht
edamp
:::..:.
~-------+~~·---
"~~·-",.:-"cc'm_mon=-
"-"''~
ewind
''-,ect-.__t-~"-'--
~~~~~:------r""~M~
~~".;_~.;_m.;_fl~~---''------+-----:D.::u.:_H-:u.::o.::J~iS::h.::e::ng~~::n~g--f•-~:_.:_
I~~·::~::~:_"..:.M::ng
::ooa~.~-f~=..:.~:::_
.;B;:a~iH~e'-G7.u~Ji::nrT::-an"'g=----r~~·-w~bro:-~-~ .,---
~-"-w_ng::d&<
..:._'-t'~~----:D:::u~n.::S::ou:_T=a=n~g--~---fm.::.o=..:.
ro' ..:.
•~::'..:.'~.::...:.=..:.oo::m..:.b::ma::•~
..:._F"="'..:.__
Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang wh1/e tigerdect. plus cinnamon dht E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang ass-hide gelatm & egg yoJkdect. eWind
Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang whtta tiger plus ginseng dect. dht Er Chen Tang two aged dec/. <phlegm
Sal Hu Tang white tigerdect dht Er Long Zuo Ci Wan pills for the deaf
-
Bai Tou Weng Tang pulsatilla dec/ clht Er Miao San ~marvel powder odamp
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian pmellia, atmcty1odes & gaslrod/8 rphtegm Er Xian Tang two 1mmortal d9ct
Ma Tang ErZhiWan two-u1t1mata pill ty;o
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang p ine/lis & magnolia elect. rqi Er Zhu Tang atractylodas & arissema edamp
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang fJineflia drain epigastrium dect harm combination
Sao An Shen polyporus & pine/lie combination rql Fang Feng Tong Sheng ledebouriella powder sagely
San unblocks
Sao Can Wu Yu Fang dang gUJ & arlem!SJa comblnat/011 sab
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang stephan/a & astragalus dect. edamp
Sao He Wan preserve harmony pill rfood
Fen Xiao Tang hoe/en & afisma combination edamp
Sao Yuan Chai Hu Qing bupleurum & moutan formula dht
Gan San Fu Ling Yin hoe/en combination
Sei Mu Gua Lou San fritillary & trichosantes powder <phlogm Fu Tu Dan hoe/en & cuscvta formula ~b
Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin dioscorea hypoglauca to separate edemp Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang revwe health by lnVIf}Of"Bimg
Bu Fei E Jiao Tang ~=:::withass-hide tyin -=F~u-=z~lL:-:i-::Z::-ho_n_g-:W::a-n____,:;': :.: ,.=-:. ="';: -oo-:nn
, ~.-:~,::ctt~o,.,
""""w~.,~,-+w-:-,,c,c--
~B~u-:Y~a-ng~H-ua-n-:W~u=Ta_n_g--~==~~::.'"::.~::.:=~-~-,-:-~~,~-.----+---- ~G~a-n"'"L-u~X~ia-o~D-u~D-a-n---i:-~~mW
-,oo-"'-":-~~~-ma-,.-,-~-:-m-~~,--+oo-,-m-,
~~--~~~-----f~~ot~h,~dect~~----~""""+---- -;:G::.a~n~M::.a:_ID~a:_Z::a.::o~T=an~g,__~t~~.,.·..:._,w_•_••::-••::~::.·~::-~.:_.:_-..:._·~f'.:_~..:."~
.:;B.::u_:Z:::h:;o::.
ng'::Yi'::t-'Q::I::.
T::an.:!g'-----F'0..:.nlfy.:...:.m'::·":_:~..:.•.::.•~=:_:'"..:.•::"..:.'":::·-f'':::.'___ Ge Gen Huang Lian kudzu, scutellaria, & coptis dect.
~C~a~ng~E=-rZ=i~S~a~n::-------r''-"'_m_"m~po-~--'--------+"-~----H=u=an~g~Q=i~n~~=n~g'-------+----------------+----
Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang bupleurum & kudzu ralflase rext Ge Gen Tang kudzu dec/. rext
-,-~.,---.,-:---,~::-+ m-"~,...~-1-''".:_'~ded--. .,-----.,----+-,--- Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang drive out blood stasis b&low
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu bupleurum, dragon bone & oyster ashen diaphragm dect.
Li Tang shell dect
~~~~~--:~--~-,-----~:---:--f----.:;G::.u_:C~h.::o~ng~T~•:::n~g------~·~~-:-ru::-~.:_•~.:_.:__~ '::'"'
~'------f".:.""-"~
••..:.
~C~h_ai:-H~u_S~h~u_G_a_n_S_a_n__-roo-~~oo_ro_m~p~ o~-~ .,-- ro_~
~·'-'-
~-'+"-:-
'~---~G_u.,.J~in~g~W_a_n________~'-~-:-ru:-
~- •_m'_",-
~- '~-'-
' ------~'-'m_~~·-
~C~h.::ai~L~in~g,_T~a.;_n~g-------r'"~~-"-ro_m_&_boa __ ~n_oom __b_m_
"_~-+oo_•_m~p-~G~u~Y~in'-J~ia::n:________-+'-"-•'-~-·~:_"_'_"'_'________f~~"---
Chai Xlan Tang bupleurum & scute combination rphlegm Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai trichosantes, chNe & wine dect rqi
~;==~~·-"_x_i_o_ng_c_h_a_T_ia_o__-r~-"'-M-"m__po_~_~_~_,_~__"_"_'-+----~~~~~=~:~:~n~~~=X=i•=n=J=i•=o====1•=~=~=·=•·=••=oo.=='=M=~='='""==·==t~=·"~•==
.::C~i=
Zh~u~W ~an~---------1~~::'~~..:.m.:_•.:_•.:_~_M:_b~¥~P·~ · --,-f'.:.~..:."--:G=u~
iP=i~T.;:an~g~~:----f~-:-'~'"'~~~oo~n-'"'::::'~-----+-'':::.;~..:.__
~C~o::ng~C,-hi_T~a~ng~----~r''- ~-~~~ ·~ ~-"" :-~~rMo __~"~'-'- ~G~u~IZ~h~I~Fu:__cll_n~g_W~a~n~-+d-"_
__n_ooa "'_moo
__&_poo--:-'-~-
" ------t---
-:D.::•-:BC:u'-'Y:"in"-W:..::'an"--------1F-
""cc'-"~ 00_;ifyc:~_n~
p'-,'""""-----+~'--'"--- Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu cmnamon twig dect. plus dragon harm
~0-"a~C~h-"ai~H-'u~Tc:a~n~g----~rm~•~--·~---:-ro-:-m~dect __. ____-+"-•~--- .:;L::iT~a=n~g~--::-~:--+OC. ~•-•_·~ ~~",-
'M_~_'--:-----+--,--
Da Cheng Qi Tang majororderqi d&Ct. purg Gui Zhl Shao Yao Zhi cinnamon /Wfg, peony & edamp
-:D.::a-:D~in~g~F~e=n'-g-:Z=hu~-----1~~-",.~M~~~~~:-~,cc~cc~:-f,..-.F-~~ ~M.::u:_T=•n~g,__________-+'-"_ "m_•_
~_•"-'-~ --'-------+----
Oa Huang Fu Zi Tang mubarb & aconite dect. purg Gui Zhi Tang cinnamon dect. rext
.;:D.::a7H-=u~an2g~M~u~oa"'n=P=i~T::-an_g,m~,-:.-,m::-&~e<oo
--~,,.-,~ ..~.-----foo-',~~--~G=u~n~~=n~W~an~""""-----t'...:'poo~•.,•:_ph_t~::m~~-"-------f•'-""" :-
~D=a"-H=u~an2g~Z~h::e~C~h:_o:_ng::.::~m~"::~:_m:_&~~::::..:.,,.,..:..:.,:_:~~,----f"-..:.::- ~H=•c:iZ~a=o::.Y~uc:_H:::u=T~an2g~--~'::'':_w..:."':::..:.'"'::::'~--:-~-,--f~:::..:.::_m_
~
W~a::n~~--~----~"""":-"""":-~=-::---~""""- "-H= ao~ Q= in-'Q=i~ng~D ~a=n'-T~a::n~g-+',-"~•m_~_•~•".,."7
oo_&_'_'~-·-~_oo_'_"'_'~"·-~--
~D=a~ J= i•:_n~Z:_ho=n=g~T.::a::ng,___~m_;•c:_~_':_"_•~::.:_••~o~m~ _•.:_M~d&<:__t__~~~"'-,---7H~eic:X=i~D.::
an~~:-:---f':-"~="'~--:''-''o.,•~--,:-:--fwm :-t""""
Oa Qin Jiao Tang major gentians qmjiao ewind Hong Hua Tao Ren Jian safflower & peach kernel dect.
combiMtion
----------------+=="-----------+---- Hu Qian Wan hidden tiger pill tyin
~D.::a~Q:::in~gc:L:,:o:::n~g-::T•=n"'g'-----~m-•:,.ifo_'bl~uog.;_:_m_"~'-,"""'=-~
- -- · --~"-''--- Huai Hua San sophonJpowder stopxue
Oa Xian Xiong Tang major sink1ng chest dect. purg
~D~a~Y~u.~n~Yi~tn~~~---i,-M~~,...~--m~b~-~--roo-=------r.,-~'--- 7 H:::u~an2g~L=I•::n~E~J=i~ao:_T~a~n~g~~
~~ ··~·-»:~~~~~~~m.,-'"~'-ect_
~ . __+-'~
~ -"--
.::D.::ai~Z=h::e:_X:..:uc.an-F-u-T=-a-n-g--~t:-n,~,.~.-H-
.-
m,-,.-,=-eom---bm-,=-,~--+'1>-,hl_eg_m_ c:.H:::u:::an.:!g!..:L=ia::nc:JC:ie::D::u::-T
.:.:•:::n~g-f-~1:_''::ect
:_._~:_:'ie:~
::_ro,:,':_:
1"::.."-,--,--f
"C,"'---
::.:O'=:::::..:C::::::~::....:.:=--+==-----------t=C':::- Huang Lian Wen Dan coptis warm the gal/bl8dderd9ct. dht
.;:D.::•n::..::S:::h•::n:.,Yi:::'""::-~,----,'~'-'",-"-,'~"·~~~""""---+=c::- c.T=an" g'------=-------f--:----,----:---------t----
~D=an:cg~G~u:::i~B~uc:X~u:::•::.T~an~g'---~'..:.'"'.::•~".:_~7•on-:ify"-~::C:'-ooa::..:..____f~:_:'blood::..:._ ~H~u~an"g~L~o~n~g"'~~n~g,___~~:-':-w~w:-'~~~7n:-d-:ect:-.~=-:----f',-"''=---
.::D~an~g,_G..:.u..:.i...:L.;_iu'-H-'=u"a-'-n"'g=
Ta'--n-'g't•-:--=--tca~&-'l'c:---".,.'-""----+".,- "'--- Huang Qi Jian Zhong astragalus dect. to construct wint
Dang Gui Nian Tong Tang =rn~;:nemarrllena edamp .:.T:::an2g'---~::---------flh-•,.m_I"-~--:-:---------~--
~D- an_g_G ~u-:i~S::-a-n------~,7.~ng=,=,,=po~~-:~----------+lb:-~~- "-H="="""g~T=u-':T.:: a~ng'---=---+r_••_w_w_•·-~-':-ect--,----:---:--+"-~-'"-'
~D=an"'g~G ~u:::i~S=h=ao~ Ya-o=-s~a-n~t::•~~•~-"t~&..:. ,.on
::..:.y_po_~-,------fh,:_:~:__- ~H.::u:: o~ L~uo:_X
::cl:::ao:_.::
LI::ng~D=an'-~'-"~_: __~_~ __m•_
•~-~-~--~~~ -·-+---
.::D.::an~g'-G..:.u=i~S~i..:.N~iT-'=a"n"g~-i,-.,~~~w~~-:-,~:-~-:-,-",.- ~-mify
~
. ~oo-ot::---rw-int--- ~H-=u=o.:.P=o.::.W=•::n.::Z::ho=n~g~T:::•::.ng~m
_•...:•~--~_w_
•=
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FORMULA INDEX
Formulas Translations ~~;~~~ Formulas Translations ~~.';;~~
dht
Jlan Pi Wan strengthen spleen pill rfood ~~:Shang Fang Feng
Jian Ying San inphantrans formula clht Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang clear summer-heal & augment dht
Jiao Ai Tang ass-hide gelatin & mugwort dect stopxutt qi dect.
Jie Geng Tang platycodon combinatiOn clht Qing Wei San clear stomach powder clht
~J~in~F~e~iC~a~o~S~a~n------~oc~ha~~~~-m-.~~~,m~,~.~
--- ,.--~~~h,-
~-m- ~Q~in~g~X~in~Li~an~Z~i~Y~in~--+'=ow=•~·~
~drom==b=m="=~~--~~"=''--
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan gold&n-abinel kidney qi pill tyin .::Q:::in~g':'Y~a:.:_n-':L:-'iG:::•:...T::a~n~g---+'c-""~'"~m~rom=m~na~t~:,-"~----+
"~''--
~Ji:::n~L::in~g:::Z:::i:::Sa~n~~---+~==~=~=~
==~~~~~~~~-- ~Q~in~gc:Y:::in~g':'T~a::ng~~---+'="=•'="~="=~=~=•=~='~=·----+"=''---
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan meta/lock stabilize essence pill astringe Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang ~';:;/~':::t dryness & rescue dry
Jing Fang Bai Du San ;:,~~::a=':!'enic rext Ren Shen Bai Ou San ginsengpowdartoovercome
lnffuencas pathogenic influences powder
Jing Jei lian Qiao Tang

schizonepeta & fcnythla dht Ren Shen Xie Fei Tang ginseng & platycodon combmat10n clht
combinatiOn Ren Shen Yang Rong ginseng nourish nutritive qi dect. tqi
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang ninefflrb notopterygium dect rext Tang
Jiu Xian San nine-immorlalpill astnnge Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang gmseng dect. to nounsh !blood
nutritiveqf
Ju He Wan tangerine seed pin rqi
Run Chang Wan moisten Intestine pHI from master purg
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang tangenne peal & bamboo rql shen'sbooJ<
shavingsdect.
San Ao Tang thraa-unbinding dect. reKt
Juan Bi Tang remove painful obstruction d&ct edamp
San Bi Tang three painful obstruction dect edamp
Ke Xue Fang coughing blood formula stopKue
San Huang Shl Gao Tang copt1s & scuta combination rext
li Zhong Wan regulate m1ddle pill wint
San Huang Xie Xin Tang coptis & rhubarb combination clht
liang Fu Wan galengal & cypress pin rqi
San Jia Fu Mai Tang three shells to restore the clht
liang Ge San cools diaphragm powder purg pulsedect.
ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang poria, licorice, sch1sandra, gmger rphlegm San Miao Wan three marvel piN dhl
& asarum dec/
Xin Tang San Ren Tang three-nutdect. edamp
ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang poria, cinnamon, atroctyfodes & rphlegm San Wu Bei Ji Wan three substance emergency pill purg
/icoricedect.
San Zhong Kui Jlan Tang forsythia & laminarie combination clht
liu Jun Zi Tang six-ingredient rehmannia pill tqi
rext San Zi Yang Qing Tang three-seed nourish parents dect. rphlegm
liu Shen Wan sixmiraclep/11
Sang Ju Yin mulberry leaf & chrysanthemum rext
liu Wei Di Huang Wan six-ingredient rehmanma Pill tyin daot
Liu Vi San six-to-one powder clht mantis egg-case powder astringe
Sang Piao Xiao San
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang drain hver dect. clht dry
Ma Huang Tang ephedradect. rex!
Sang Xing Tang
d.,,
mulberry leaf & apricot kernel
ephedra, asaflJm & aconite dect. reKt

Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang glehnia & ophiopogonis dect dry
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu
Zi Tang Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang drrve out blood stasis in lower
abdomen dect.
Ma Xin Vi Gan Tang rna huang & 001x combination
~M~a~X~in~g~S~h~i:.:G~an~T~a~n-g--~.-p-
hoo
-ro~.=-.~-
.~,. •~~~,~
,m=,~~~.,~,---~S~h=ao~Y~a::o~T~a~ng~~~~~=="~Y=~=ct~
. ----------~d~
ht___
:-:--:::-::--,.,.,---------f'::::'""""::::
·:::__:d:::oc::::t.,.--------~~--- She Gan Ma Huang Tang belamcanda & ephedra dect.
~M~a~Z~i~Re~n~W~a~n~-----+M
~ mp_,_~
~ct-
' --------~
P"~~~~S~h~en~F~u:...T~a~n~g=~---+":...m='~~·~~
==~=""
~•=
roo="~
'=dao
='~
· ~w~
int~-
.::M~a'-'iM:::e~n:_:D::.:o::_n,gc:T.::•n::;g,____~O::ph:,-i::opogon=~''=Oe<l=·------+"'=~--- Shen Ling Bai Zhu San ginseng, poria & atractylodes tql
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan improve vis1011 pHI with rahmannia tyin ----------------l~=wd:::':...'------------1-----
Mu Li San oyster shell powder astringe Shen Su Yin ginseng & perilla combinatiOn rext
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Qiang Huo Sheng Shi notopterygium to overcome edamp Shl Quan Da Bu Tang ten complete great tonk; dect. !blood
Tang dempnes:s dect Shi Shen Tang me huang & cimiclfugs
combination
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San gentiana macrophlla & turtle dhl
Shi Wei Bai Ou San bupleurum & schlzonepeta ewind
shell formula
formula
rphlegm
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Qing Fei Yin platycodon & ci/Ns formula
Shi Wei Xiang Ru Yin e/sholtzia ten combination

FORMULA INDEX
I ~57
Formulas
Shi Xiao San
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Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang inVigo(ate blood circulation & open move11.ue
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Tong Xie Yao Fang painful diarrhea formula harm Vue Ju Wan escape restraint pill fQt
Wan Dai Tang end discharge d&ct. astnnge Zai Zao San renewal powder rext
Wei Jing Tang reeddect ctht ZengYeChengQiTang irrcreasenuids&orderqidect. purg
Wei ling Tang cslm the stom&eh & pons decl edamp Zhe Cong Yin cinnamon & PfJfSICB combinatiOn tblood
Wei Su Ning ga/anga & pine/11a formula edamp Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang sodate liver & extmgutsh ewind
wmddect.
Wen Dan Tang warm geUbladder dect.
Zhen Wu Tang true warrior elect. edamp
Wen Jing Tang warm menses dec/
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan anemarrttena, phellodendron & t)'ln
Wen Pi Tang warm spleen elect. rehmanniapi/1
Wen Qing Yin warm1ng & cleanng dect.. l~ood Zhi Bao Dan greatest treasl.lr& special pill open
Wu Ji San five accumulation powder Zhi Gan Cao Tang honey fried licorice decf. tq1blood
Wu Ling San five fungus powder

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&damp Zhl Sou San stop cough powd9f' rphlegm
immature bmaronJnge & rfood

Wu Mei Wan
Wu Pi San
muma formula
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Zhl Zhu Wan
atradylodesdacf.
Zhl Zhuo Gu Ben Wan hoalen & polyporus formula dhl

WuTouTang 9COfliladact.
Zhu Ling Tang polyporus decl. edamp
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin nva ingredient ehminate ~tn dect. clht
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan cinnabar pill to calm spirit eohen
Wu Yao Shun Qi San lmderafomlula ewind
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang /ophalherus & gypsum dect. dhl
Wu Zhu Yu Tang avodta dect wint
Zl Xue Dan purple snow special pill open
Xi Jiao Oi Huang Tang rhinoceros hom & rehmannia dect. clht
Zuo Gui Yin restore lefl kidney dect. tyln
Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin sub/~me fOrmula fCK sustaimng lrfe dhl
Zuo Jin Wan copl/s & evodia pill dht
Xiang Ru San elsholtzla powder
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang sixgentlemenwlaucl<landia & tql

amomumdect
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang CyPIHIJS & clus/9f'comblnalion harm

Xiang Su San cyperus & penlla leafpowrifH' re:d
Xiao Chai Hu Tang minor buphwrum doct. harm
Xlao Cheng Qi Tang minor order ql dect. pt.Jrg
Xiao Feng San eliminate wtnd powder ewind
Xiao Huo Luo Dan minor inwgorate coRa/erals pRJ ewind
Xiao Ji Yin Zi cephalanoplos decl. stopxue
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang minor strengthen middle dad wlnt
Xiao Luo Wan reduce scrofula piN rphlegm
• 64
CONDITIONS & FORMULAS
Conditions Formulas w/ TCM Diagnosis
I
Abdominal Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen qi del. with qi stag. & damp; Ping Wei San
Distension -phlegm damp; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan- qi & damp stag.; Li Zhong Wan- yang
;a del.; Bao He Wan- food stag.; Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets- Gallbladder damp heat,
- gallstones; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien - summer damp; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan
A'!!~Jl,, - heat in yang ming
-- Abdominal Masses Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan- Liver blood stag.; Huo
(".!!!lt, Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag.; Woo Gann Yuen Medical Pills- cold & blood stag.;
-~/
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan- phlegm & blood stag.; Shu Gan Wan- Liver qi stag.; Bao He
Wan- food stag.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang- blood stag. in the uterus
(ii'!!l>,
Abdominal Pain Si Ni San- Liver qi stag.; Shu Gan Wan- Liver invading Spleen; Chai Hu Shu Gan
·-. Wan - Liver invading Spleen; Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan - Liver invading Spleen; Huo
~ Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien- summer damp; Xiao Jian Zhong Wan- Spleen yang del.;
Bao He Wan- food stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Wei Tong Ding, Liang
Fu Wan, Tong Mai Si Ni Tang - cold, yang del.; Dang Gui Si Ni Tang - cold, blood
/~ stag.; Da Cheng Qi Tang- heat
-~
Abscess Acute, superficial: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - toxic & damp heat; Wu Wei Xiao Du
,-, Wan- toxic heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian- toxic heat; Fu Fang Nan Ban Lan
,. Gen - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Lien Chiao Pai
Tu Pien - wind heat, toxic heat; Niu Huang Zing Huo Wan - toxic heat, yang ming
heat; Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan - recurrent; Yunnan Paiyao; Chuan Xin Lian
Cream - topical
.~ Acid Reflux Xiang Lian Wan - Stomach heat; Wei Te Ling; hyperacidity; Xiang Sha Yang Wei
Wan- qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan- Liver qi stag.; Shu Gan Wan- Liver qi
~. stag.; Yi Guan Jian Wan- yin del., qi stag.; Wei Tong Ding- cold, yang del.; Bao He
Wan- food stag.; Ping Wei San- phlegm damp; Jian Pi Wan- pregnancy; Bo Ying
,.,.- Acne
Compound - infants; Qi Xing Tea - infants
Qing Re An Chuang Pian - toxic heat & hot blood; Zhen Zhu An Chuang Tablet-
toxic & damp heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat; Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin -toxic
,- heat; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Cream -topical
ADD/ADHD Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- hyperactive Spleen qi del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang
.~ - Heart & Liver fire, phlegm heat; Autoimmune disorders: Reishi Mushroom immune
-- regulator; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag.; Dan
Shen Huo Xue Wan - blood stag. with heat; Dang Gui Si Ni Tang - cold & blood stag.
~
Addison's Disease Da Bu Yin Wan, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zuo Gui Wan, Zuo Gui Yin - Kid. del.
~--'
,- Adrenal Insufficiency Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- Kid. yin del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.; Panax
or Disorders Ginseng Extractum - qi del.
AIDS Sheng Mai San, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan -yin del.; Da Ding Feng Zhu - yin del. fire
~
Alcohol Headache and Dizziness Reliever; Po Chai Pills - damp heat; Baa Ji Pills - damp
.~ heat. Liver Cirrhosis: Shu Gan Wan- qi stag.; Xiao Yao Wan- qi stag., blood del.,
early; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.,
qi del.; Yi Guan Jian Wan- Liver yin del., qi stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag.,
~ severe; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag., severe
~
-
Allergy Yu Ping Feng San, Xin Yi San- wei qi del.; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator; Bi
~ Ye Ning Capsule - phlegm heat; Pe Min Kan Wan - wind; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
- Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan - Lung & Kid. yang del.
,.... Alopecia Yang Xue Sheng Fa Capsules - blood & yin del., postpartum; Qi Baa Mei Ran Dan -
blood & yin del., postpartum; Tangkwei Essence of Chicken- blood del., postpartum;
Deer Velvet- jing del.; Shou Wu Chih, He Shou Wu Wan, Gui Pi Tang- blood & yin
~ del.; Shou Wu Pian- blood del.; You Gui Wan- yang del.; Zuo Gui Wan- yin del.;
Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan - blood stag.
.~
Alzheimer's Huan Shao Dan - Heart & Kid. del.
Amenorrhea Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood del.; Si Wu Tang- blood del.; Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan- qi &
,- blood del. with mild blood stag.; Gui Pi Tang- Heart & Spleen del.; Shi Quan Da Bu
Tang- qi & blood del. with cold; Woo Gann Yuen Medical Pills- cold & blood stag.;
~
Wen Jing Tang- cold, del. and blood stag.; Tong Jing Wan- blood stag.; Yunnan
Paiyao- blood stag.; Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag. with cold, severe; Tao Hong
Si Wu Tang- blood stag. with blood del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- Kid. yin del.; Zuo
~ Gui Wan - Kid. yin del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang del.; Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan
--· - Kid. yang del.
~ Anemia Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood del.; Si Wu Tang- blood del.; Tangkwei Essence of
j Chicken- qi & blood del., postpartum; Dang Gui Jing qi & blood del.; Dang Gui Su
,- - blood del.; Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan - refractory; Bai Feng Wan - postpartum; Bu Zhong
Yi Qi Tang- Spleen qi del.; Xiao Jian Zhong Wan- Spleen yang del.; You Gui Wan
-· -Kid. yang del.; Xiao Yao Wan- qi stag., Spleen & blood del.
_, ___, ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 65 I

Conditions Formulas w/ TCM D1agnosis
I
Angina
Ankle Pain
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Dan Shen Pill- blood & phlegm stag.; Dan
Shen Yin- qi & blood stag.; Xin MaiLing- blood stag.; Raw Tienchi Tablets- blood
stag.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag. with blood def., mild; Guan Xin An Kou Fu
Ye- blood stag.; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets
- blood stag. & qi def.
Jian Bu Oiang Shen Wan- Kid. def.
-
Anorexia Bao He Wan -food stag.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen & Stomach def.; Yi
Wei Tang - Stomach yin def.
Anxiety Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin def.; Gui Pi Tang- Heart & Spleen qi def.;
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan - blood & yin def.; An Shen Ding Zhi Wan - blood & yin def. with
phlegm; An Shen Bu Xin Wan - yin def., yang rising; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat;
Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - qi stag., phlegm heat, yang rising; Ban Xia Hou Po
Tang - qi & phlegm stag.; Po Lung Yuen Medical Pills - phlegm heat
Appendicitis (Acute) Acute, uncomplicated: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp & toxic heat; Wu Wei Xiao
Du Yin -toxic heat; Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - yang ming organ syndrome; Niu Huang
Qing Huo Wan - yang ming organ syndrome; Liang Ge Wan - yang ming organ
syndrome
Appendicitis Chronic: Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan- phlegm & blood stag.; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan
(Chronic) - blood stag.
Appetite Poor: Si Jun Zi Tang- Spleen qi def.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang- Spleen qi def. with
phlegm damp; Li Zhong Wan - yang def.; Ping Wei San - phlegm damp; Bao He Wan
-food stag.; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen qi def.; Huan Shao Dan- yang def.; Bo
Ying Compound - infants; Healthy Child Tea - Spleen def., infants; Qi Xing Tea - food
intolerance, infants
Arteriosclerosis Dan Shen Pill- blood & phlegm stag.; Dan Shen Yin Wan- qi & blood stag.; Raw
Tienqi Tablets- blood stag.; Guan Xin An Kou Fu Ye- blood stag.; Sunho Multi
Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Liu Wei Di Huang
Wan - yin def.; Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - yang rising
Arthritis Juan Bi Tang -wind cold damp; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Capsule -wind cold damp;
Xuan Bi Tang - damp heat; Guan Jie Yan Wan - damp heat; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan
-blood & phlegm stag.; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan
-severe cold; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang- wind damp with Kid. def.; Jian Bu Qiang Shen
Wan - Kid. def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang def.; Trans Wood Lock Liniment
- topical; Porous Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao topical
Ascites Zhen Wu Tang Wan - yang def.; Li Chung Yuen Medical Pills - Spleen yang def.; Wu
Ling San- Spleen def. with fluid accumulation; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan- qi stag.; Mu
Xiang Shun Qi Wan - qi & damp stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan - blood stag.
Asthma Ma Huang Tang, Gui Zhi Jia Hou Po Xing Ren Tang -wind cold; Ma Xing Shi Gan
Tang, Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang -wind heat; Su Zi Jiang Zi Tang - cold phlegm; Xiao
Qing Long Wan -wind cold with congested fluids; Ding Chuan Tang - phlegm heat;
Zing Zi Hua Tan Wan - phlegm heat; Mai Wei Di Huang Wan - Lung & Kid. yin def.;
Sheng Mai San, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- qi & yin def.; Bu Fei Wan- Lung qi def.; Yulin
Bu Shan Wan- Kid not grasping qi, yang def.; Cordyceps Essence of Chicken- Lung
& Kid. def.; Jin Gui Shan Qi Wan, Shen Jie San - Kid. def.
Atherosclerosis Dan Shen Pill- blood & phlegm stag.; Keep Fit Capsule- phlegm & blood stag.; Raw
Tienqi Tablets- blood stag.; Dan Shen Yin- qi & blood stag.; Guan Xin An Kou Fu
Ye- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
- blood stag.
Athlete's Foot Tujin Liniment; Hua Tuo Gao
Attention Deficit Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- hyperactive Spleen qi def.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang
- Heart & Liver fire, phlegm heat; Autoimmune disorders: Reishi Mushroom immune
regulator; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan- blood Stag.; Dan
-
Shen Huo Xue Wan - blood stag. with heat; Dang Gui Si Ni Tang -cold & blood stag.
Back Pain Back pain: Zhuang Yao Jian Shen- Kid. def.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- yin def.; Zuo
Gui Wan- yin def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang def.; You Gui Wan- yang def.;
Jian Bu Qing Shen Wan- Kid. def.; San Bi Wan- wind damp with Kid. def.; Kang
Gu Zeng Sheng Pian - spondylosis; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan - wind damp with blood
stag.; Shi Lin Tong- renal calculi; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan- damp heat; Die Da Zhi
Tong Capsules - acute blood stag.; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic- topical; Porous
Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao topical. Back weakness: Jian Bu Qiang Shen
Wan- Kid. def.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin def., wind damp; Ba Ji Yin Yang
Wan- Kid. yang def.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen Tablets- Kid. yang def.; Si Jun Zi Tang
- Spleen qi def.
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Bacterial Infection Systemic: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp & toxic heat; Wu Wei Xiao Du Wan -toxic
heat; Chuan Xin Lian - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat;
Bai Hu Tang Wan - yang ming channel syndrome; Liang Ge Wan -yang ming organ
syndrome
Bad Breath Qing Wei San- Stomach heat; Baa He Wan- food stag.; Qi Xing Tea- infants
Belching Xiang Lian Wan- Stomach heat; Baa He Wan- food stag.; Ping Wei San- phlegm
damp; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan - qi & damp stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan - Liver
qi stag.; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan- qi & damp stag.; Chen Xiang Hua Zi Wan- qi def.
with qi blockage
Bells Palsy Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan- wind cold, acute; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin def.;
Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan- qi def. with blood stag.; Xiao Shuan Zai Zao Wan; Da Huo
Luo Dan; Kang Wei Ling Wan- blood stag., wind; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablet- blood
def.; Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan- phlegm heat
Bi-8yndrome Wu Tau Tang, Fu Zi Tang - painful; Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang - moving; Juan
Bi Tang - fixed; Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang, Er Miao San - heat; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
-chronic
Bleeding General, to stop: Yunnan Paiyao - hemostatic; Raw Tienchi Tablets - hemostatic
Blood in Stool Huang Tu Tang, Huai Hua San- blood heat
Boils Pu Ju Xiao Du Yin, Tau Nang San, Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin - toxic heat
Bone Fracture Chin Gu Tie Shang Wan- blood stag.; Die Da Zhi Tong Capsule- blood stag.; Zhang
Gu Shui - topical; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic- topical
Borborygmi Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang, Huo Xiang Zhang Qi San, Tong Xie Yao Fang - Spleen def.
Bowel Movement Run Chang Wan- blood & fluid def.; Wu Ren Wan- blood & fluid def.; Gong Rang
Bu Shen Wan- yang def., atonic; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan- qi stag., habitual; Chen
Xiang Hua Zi Wan- qi stag., qi def.; Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan- excess; Ching Fei Yi
Huo Pien - yang ming syndrome, Lung fire; Da Chai Hu Tang - shao yang/yang ming
syndrome; Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan- yin def., dry post febrile
Bronchitis I Acute: Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - Lung fire; Sang Ju Yin -wind heat; Sang Xin Tang,
Bronchiectiasis Qing Zao Jui Fei Tang - heat & dryness; Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan - phlegm heat; Niu
Huang Qing Huo Wan - toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - toxic & damp heat; Xiao
Chai Hu Tang - post acute
Bruises Die Da Zhi Tong Capsule; Chin Gu Tie Shang Wan; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan; Yunnan
Paiyao; Raw Tienchi Tablets; Zhang Gu Shui; Die Da Tian Qi Yao Jiu -topical
Bruxism (teeth Xiao Yao Wan- Liver qi stag.; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San- Liver qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu
grinding) Gan Wan- Liver qi stag.; An Shen Jie Yu Capsule- qi stag. with shen disturbance
Burns Ching Wan Hung -topical; Xiao Van Tang Shang Cream -topical; Sanjin Watermelon
Frost - topical
Bursitis Juan Bi Tang- wind cold damp; Jian Bu Qiang Shen Wan- with Kid. def.; Zhang Gu
Shui- topical; Trans Wood Lock Liniment- topical
Cancer Pain Reishi Mushroom immune regulator; American Ginseng Essence of Chicken;
Cordyceps Essence of Chicken; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Cancer Prevention Reishi Mushroom immune regulator; American Ginseng Essence of Chicken;
Candidiasis Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan- damp heat; Yu Dai Wan- damp heat, blood def.; Chien Chin
Chih TaiWan- damp heat, blood def.; Bi Xie Fen Zing Wan- damp; Ping Wei San
- phlegm damp
Carpal Tunnel Wu Yah Shu Qi San- blood stag.; Ge Gen Tang- blood stag.
Syndrome (CTS)
Cataract Ming Mu Di Huang Wan- Liver yin def.; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien- Liver heat, fire;
Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang def.; Pearl Powder
Celiac Disease Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - Spleen qi def.
Cellulitis Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien -
Liver heat, fire; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Wu Wei Xiao Du Wan
- toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Cream -topical
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Conditions
Chemotherapy
Formulas w/ TCM Diagnosis
Weakness following: Cordyceps Essence of Chicken; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang. Hair

loss following: Yang Xue Sheng Fa Capsule; Qi Baa Mel Ran Dan; Tangkwei
Essence of Chicken. Nausea, vomiting from: Wen Dan Tang; Er Chen Tang; Xiang
Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang. Oral following: American Ginseng Essence of Chicken; Yang
Yin Qing Fei Wan. To protect bone marrow during: Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan; Cordyceps
Essence of Chicken; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator. Weakness following:
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Cordyceps Essence of Chicken; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Chest Pain Dan Shen Pill -blood stag.; Xin Mal Ling - blood stag.; Guan Xin An Kou Fu Ye
- blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - blood & qi stag.; Sunho MuHi Ginseng Tablets
-
- mild blood stag.; Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, Wei Jing Tang - heat & phlegm
Chlamydia Fu Van Qing Tablet - toxic heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Chuan Xin Lian
Antiphlogistic Tablets- toxic heat
Cholecystitis Acute: Da Chai Hu Tang - shao yang/yang ming syndrome; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
- Liver fire; Li Dan Tablets -damp heat; Ching Fei Vi Huo Pien -fire; Huang Lien
Jie Du Tang -damp & toxic heat; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan -yang ming syndrome.
Chronic: Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan - Liver qi stag.; Shu Gan Wan - Liver qi stag.; Da
Chai Hu Tang - shao yang/yang ming syndrome; Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets -damp
heat; Li Dan Tablets - damp heat; Jigucao Wan - damp heat
Cholesterol/ Keep Fit Capsule- phlegm & blood stag.; Bojenmi Chinese Tea; Dan Shan Pill -
Trlglycerldes High blood stag.; Raw Tienchi Tablets -blood stag.; Sunho MuHi Ginseng Tablets- blood
stag.; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator
Chrohn's Disease Shu Gan Wan - Liver qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan - Liver invading the Spleen;
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - qi stag. wilh heat; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan - qi & damp stag.;
Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - Spleen qi def.; Xiang Lian Wan -damp heat; Hua Zhi
Ling Tablet- damp heat; Zi Sheng Wan -Spleen def. wtth food stag.; Li Zhong Wan
- Spleen yang def.
Chronic Fatigue Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao yang; Bu Zhong Vi Qi Tang - Spleen qi def.; Gui Pi Tang
Syndrome - Hearl & Spleen def.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen qi def. with phlegm damp
Circulation (Poor) Sl Ni San - Liver qi stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- qi def., blood stag.; Xin
Mal Ling - blood stag.; Dang Gui Si Ni Tang - cold stag. in the channels; Xiao Huo
Luo Dan -severe cold stag. in the channels; Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan - qi def., blood
stag.; Li Chung Yuen Medical Pills -Spleen yang def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid.
yang def.
Colitis Acute: Xing Jun San - summer damp; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien - wind cold with
damp; Fu Ke An -damp heat; Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan - Liver Spleen disharmony;
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang -damp heat
Common Cold Gan Mao Ling- general; Ma Huang Tang -wind cold, wheezing; Gui Zhi Tang -wind,
postpartum; Ge Gen Tang -wind cold, neck pain; Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -wind
cold, headache; Jing Fang Bai Du Wan, Chong Chi Tang -wind cold/heat; Yin Chiao
Chieh Tu Pien, Yin Qiao San, Sang Xing Tang -wind heat; Gan Mao Zhi Ke Chong
Ji -tal yang/shao yang; Gan Mao Qing Re Chong Ji -wind heat; Shih San Tal Pao
Wan -during pregnancy; Ren Shan Bai Du San -wind cold with qi def.; Xiao Chai Hu
Tang - lingering; Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang -yin def.
Conjunctivitis Yin Qiao San, Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien, Xie Ban San, Sang Ju Yin -wind heat; Xie
Fe San - Lung & Spleen heat; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang -
Liver fire; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - toxic heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien
-
-wind heat, toxic heat; Xiao Er Gan Mao Chong Ji - infants; Gan Mao Tea - infants
ConstipaUon Run Chang Wan, Ji Chuan Jian -blood & fluid def.; Wu Ren Wan - blood & fluid
def.; Cong Rang Bu Shen Wan -yang def., atonic; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan - qi stag.,
habitual; Chen Xiang Hua Zi Wan - qi stag., qi def.; Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan, Ma
Zi Ren Wan - excess; Ching Fei Vi Huo Pian - yang ming syndrome, Lung fire; Da
Chai Hu Tang - shao yang/yang ming syndrome; Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan -yin def.,
dry post febrile
Convulsion Po Lung Yuen Medical Pills -phlegm heat; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; King Fung
-
Powder - phlegm, wind; Li Zhong Wan - yang def., chronic childhood
Coronary Heart Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang - yang obstruction; Dan Shen Yin, Tao Hong Si Wu
Disease (CHD) Tang - blood stag.; Sheng Mal San - qi & yin, fluid def.; Jia Jian Fu Mal Tang, Zhi
Gan Cao Tang - blood & yin def.; Su He Xlang Wan - resuscttation
Cough Acute: Ma Huang Tang -wind cold; Xiao Qing Long Wan -wind cold with congested
fluids; Gan Mao Zhi Ke Chong Ji -wind heat; Sang Ju Wan -wind heat; Ching Fei
..
Vi Huo Pien - Lung heat/fire; Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan - phlegm heat; Pi Pa Cough Tea
- phlegm heat; Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang -cold phlegm
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Cystitis Acute: Ba Zheng San, Shi Wei San- damp heat; Qing Re Qu Shi Tea- damp heat;
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire, damp heat; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien - damp
heat; Tao Chih Pien - Heart fire; DBD Capsule -severe toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian
Antiphlogistic Tablets- toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp & toxic heat
Delirium Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan - phlegm heat; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - yang ming
heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - toxic heat
Depression Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Xiao Yao San- qi stag. & blood del.; Tao
Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag., blood del.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- chronic, blood
stag.; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang - qi & damp stag.
Dermatitis Acute: Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien
-wind heat, toxic heat; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien - Liver fire; Xiao Feng Wan - wind
damp; Xiao Yan Tang Shang Cream -topical. Chronic: Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -
damp heat; Dang Gui Yin Zi Wan - blood del. with wind in the skin; Jia Wei Xiao Yao
San - qi stag. with heat; Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan - internal & external heat; Huo
Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag.; Peart Powder- topical; Fu Yin Tai Liniment topical;
Xiao Yan Tang Shang Cream - topical
Diabetes D. Insipidus: Sang Piao Xiao San- Heart & Kid. yang qi del.: D. Mellitus: Yu Quan
Wan; Sugarid; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan; Shen Ling Bai Zhu San; Gu Ben Wan; Fu Gui
Ba Wei Wan. D. Mellitus: Yu Quan Wan- qi & yin del.; Sugarid; Liu Wei Di Huang
Wan - Kid. yin del.; Shen Ling Bai Zhu San - Spleen qi del.; Gu Ben Wan - Stomach
& Kid. yin del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.
Diarrthea Acute: Po Chai Pills - damp heat; Xing Jun San - summer damp; Huo Hsiang Cheng
Chi Pien, Wei Ling Tang - wind cold with damp; Ge Gen Tang - wind cold; Bao He
Wan- Food stag.; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang- damp or toxic heat; Bo Ying Compound
-infantile. Chronic: Shen Ling Bai Zhu San- Spleen qi del.; Tong Xie Yao Fang
Wan - Liver invading Spleen; Li Zhong Wan - Spleen yang del.; Zi Sheng Wan -
Spleen del. with food stag.; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan- Spleen & Kid. yang del., cockcrow;
Yulin Da Bu Wan - yang del., cockcrow; Healthy Child Tea - infantile
Diverticulitis Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp & toxic heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets - damp heat;
Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - yang ming organ syndrome; Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien -
yang ming organ syndrome; Wu Wei Xiao Du Wan - toxic heat; Liang Ge Wan - yang
ming organ syndrome; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat
Dizziness Postural, lightheadedness: Ba Zhen Tang - qi & blood del.; Gui Pi Tang - qi & blood
del.; Tangkwei Essence of Chicken- qi & blood del., postpartum; Qi Ju Di Huang
Wan- Liver Kid. yin del.; Ming Mu Di Huang Wan- Liver & Kid. yin del.; Xiao Chai
Hu Tang - shao yang syndrome; Er Xian Wan - Kid. yin & yang del.
Dysentery Amoebic: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets, Shao Yao
Tang, Jing Fang Bai Du San, Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang - damp heat; Chuan Xin Lian
Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; Baby Fat Powder; Wei Ling Tang - Cold & damp;
Li Zhong Tang, Tao Hua Tang, Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang - Cold del. Bacterial:
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets - damp heat; Ching Fei
Yi Huo Pien - yang ming heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat
Dysmenorrhea Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang- mild blood stag., masses; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- mild blood
stag. with blood del.; Tong Jing Wan- severe blood stag.; Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
-cold & blood stag., severe; Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- blood stag. with cold;
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang- cold; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablet- blood stag., cold; Xiao Yao
San- Liver qi stag.; Tian Tai Wu Yao Wan- cold in Liver channel; Ba Zhen Yi Mu
Wan- mild blood del.; Yi Mu Tiao Jing Tablet- blood del. with blood stag.; Shi Xiao
San- blood stag.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood del. with cold; Ba Zhen Tang
- qi & blood del.
Dysphagia Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin del.; Da Huo Luo Dan; Gu Ben Wan- Stomach &
Lung dryness; Ban Xia Hou Po Wan - qi & phlegm stag.
Dysuria Tong Jing Wan- blood stag.; Yunnan Paiyao- blood stag.; Qian Lie Xian Capsules
-damp heat; Tian Tai Wu Yao Wan - cold in Liver channel
Ear Pain Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets - damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp heat;
Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao yang; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan - blood stag .
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Eczema General: Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind, toxic heat; Xiao Feng Wan - wind damp; Bi
Xie Sheng Shi Wan- damp heat; Gui Zhi Tang- wind, worse in cold; Dang Gui Yin
Zi Wan - blood del. with wind in the skin; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - qi stag. with heat;
Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan - internal & external heat; Dan Shen Huo Xue Wan
-blood stag. with hot blood; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag.; Eczema Herbal
Formula; Chuan Xin Lian Cream - topical; Xiao Van Tang Shang Cream - topical;
Fu Yin Tai Liniment topical; Pearl Powder- topical; Si Wu Tang- blood del. Genital:
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp heat; Zing
Re Qu Shi Tea - damp heat; Ke Yin Wan - damp heat; Fu Yin Tai Liniment topical;
Xiao Van Tang Shang Cream -topical
Edema Ma Huang Tang - wind cold, acute facial; Wu Ling San - Spleen del. with congested
fluids; Wu Pi Yin generalized, pregnancy, menopause; Fang Ji Huang Qi Wan -
wind; Zhen Wu Tang- Heart & Kid. yang del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.;
Bojenmi Chinese Tea - Spleen del.
Ejaculatory Pain Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan -yang del.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen - yang del.; Wu Zi Van Zong
Wan- jing del.; Gu Ben Fu Zheng Capsules- yang del; Nan Bao Capsules- yang
del.; Zuo Gui Wan- yin del.
Elbow Pain Fang Feng Tang -excess wind/cold; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang - blood stag.
Emphysema Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang - phlegm damp; Xiao Qing Long Wan -wind cold with congested
fluids; Ding Chuan Wan - phlegm heat; Zi Guan Van Ke Sou Tan Chuan Wan -
phlegm damp; Yulin Bu Shen Wan- Lung & Kid. yang del.; Cordyceps Essence of
Chicken - yin & yang del.
Endometriosis Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- blood stag., cold; Wen Jing Tang- cold, del., blood
stag.; Tong Jing Wan- blood stag., severe; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag. with
blood del.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang, Shi Xiao San- mild blood stag.; Shao Fu Zhu Yu
Tang- blood stag. & cold; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan- phlegm & blood stag.; Ru Jie Xiao
Tablet- qi, blood & phlegm; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Huo Luo Xiao
Ling Wan- blood stag.; Cu Yun Yu Tai Capsules- Kid. yang del.; Ba Zhen Yi Mu
Wan - qi & blood del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang - qi & blood del. with cold
Energy (Tiredness, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen & Lung qi del.; Bu Fei Wan- Lung qi del.; Shi Quan
Fatigue) Da Bu Tang- qi & blood del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- yang del.; Liu Wei Di Huang
Wan- yin del.; Panax Ginseng Extractum- qi del.; Sheng Mai San- qi & yin del.;
American Ginseng Essence of Chicken - qi & yin del.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao
yang syndrome; Ping Wei San - phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat
Enuresis Sang Piao Xiao Wan - Heart & Kid. qi del.; Chin So Ku Ching Wan; San Yuen
Medical Pills- Kid. qi del.
Epigastric Pain Shu Gan Wan- qi stag.; Wei Tong Ding- cold, yang del.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan- qi
stag.; Dan Shen Yin Wan- blood stag.; Shi Xiao Wan- blood stag.; Qing Wei San
-Stomach heat; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan- qi & damp stag.; Li Zhong Wan- yang
del.; Wei Te Ling- hyperacidity; Bao He Wan- food stag.
Epilepsy Po Lung Yuen Medical Pills - phlegm heat; Wen Dan Tang, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
-phlegm heat; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang- qi stag., phlegm heat, Liver fire; Tian
Ma Gou Teng Wan - Liver yang; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan - blood stag.; Zuo Gui
Wan, He Che Da Zao Wan - Liver & Kidney yin del.
Eye Weakness of vision: Ming Mu Di Huang Wan- Liver & Kid. yin del.; Ming Mu
Capsules- yin & blood del.; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan- Liver & Kid. yin del.; Wu Zi Van
Zong Wan- jing del.; Shou Wu Pian- yin & blood del.; San Yuen Medical Pills- Kid.
yang qi del. Strain from overuse: Ming Mu Di Huang Wan- Liver yin del.; Ming
Mu Capsules- yin & blood del.; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan - Liver yin del. Red and sore:
Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien
- damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - qi stag. with
heat. Floaters & spots before: Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan
- qi & blood del.; Ming Mu Di Huang Wan- Liver yin del.; Ming Mu Capsules- yin &
blood del.; Dry, itchy, photophobic: Ming Mu Di Huang Wan- Liver yin del.; Qi Ju Di
Huang Wan- Liver yin del.; Si Wu Tang- blood del.
Facial Pain Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -wind cold; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe cold stag. in
channels; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin del., wind damp; Kang Wei Ling Wan
-blood stag., neuralgic; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets- blood del.; Qing Wei San-
Stomach heat
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Fatigue Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen & Lung qi del.; Bu Fei Wan- Lung qi del.; Shi Quan
Da Bu Tang, Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- yang del.; Dang
Gui Bu Xue Tang- blood del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- yin del.; Panax Ginseng
Extractum- qi del.; Sheng Mai San- qi & yin del.; American Ginseng Essence of
Chicken- qi & yin del.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang- shao yang syndrome; Ping Wei San
- phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Zhi Gan Gao Tang, Tian Wang Bu Xin
Dan - Heart yin del.
Fever Acute excess, high: Ma Huang Tang -wind cold; Yin Qiao San, Yin Chiao Chieh Tu
Pien -wind heat; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, Warm disease; Huang Lian Jie
Du Tang - damp heat, toxic heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire; Ching Fei Yi
Huo Pien - Lung fire; Bai Hu Tang -yang ming channel syndrome; Niu Huang Qing
Huo Wan - yang ming organ syndrome; Pu Ji Xiao Du Wan - Warm disease; King
Fung Powder- phlegm heat, infants
Fibroids Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- blood & cold stag.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang- mild blood
stag.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag. & blood del.; Tong Jing Wan- blood stag.;
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang- cold & blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.;
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan- hard phlegm stag.; Hai Zao Jing Wan- phlegm stag.; Ru Jie
Xiao Tablets- qi, phlegm & blood stag.; Ji Sheng Ju He Wan- qi & phlegm stag.; Shi
Quan Da Bu Tang - qi & blood del. with cold
Fibromyalgia Shu Gan Wan- qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- qi stag.; Xiao Yao San- qi stag.;
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Hua
Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin del.; Juan Bi Tang- wind damp; Qu Feng Zhen Tong
Capsules - wind cold damp
Flatulence Bao He Wan- food stag.; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan- qi & damp stag. with Spleen
del.; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan- qi & damp stag.
Flu Gan Mao Ling- general; MaHuang Tang- wind cold, wheezing; Gui Zhi Tang- wind,
postpartum; Ge Gen Tang- wind cold, neck pain; Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan- wind
cold, headache; Jing Fang Bai Du Wan -wind cold/heat; Yin Qiao San, Yin Chiao
Chieh Tu Pien -wind heat; Gan Mao Zhi Ke Chong Ji - tai yang/shao yang; Gan Mao
Qing Re Chong Ji -wind heat; Shih San Tai Pao Wan - during pregnancy; Ren Shen
Bai Du San -wind cold with qi del.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - lingering
Focus Concentration: Jian Nao Yi Zhi Capsule- qi del. with blood stag.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun
Zi Tang - Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Gui Pi Tang - Heart blood & Spleen qi del.;
Ping Wei San - phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
-Heart & Kid. yin del.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- phlegm & Kid. del. Poor memory: Jian
Nao Yi Zhi Capsules- qi del., blood stag.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- blood del. & phlegm
heat; Gui Pi Tang- qi & blood del.; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.;
Huan Shao Dan- Heart & Kid. del.; Zhi Gan Gao Tang- Heart qi & blood del.; Bai
Zi Yang Xin Wan - general; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan
-blood stag., post traumatic
Food Allergies Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Bao He Wan -food
stag.; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan- qi & damp stag. with Spleen del.; Shen Ling Bai
Zhu Wan- Spleen del.; Li Zhong Wan- Spleen yang del.; Jian Pi Wan- food stag.
with Spleen del.; Qi Xing Tea- infants
Food Poisoning Xing Jun San - summer damp; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien - damp; Po Chai Pills
- damp heat; Shen Chu Cha - damp
Forgetfulness Gui Pi Tang- blood del.; Jian Nao Yi Zhi Capsules- qi del., blood & phlegm stag.;
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan- blood & yin del.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- phlegm & Kid. del.; Tian
Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- Kid. yin def.
Fracture Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules- blood stag.; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag.;
Zheng Gu Shui - topical; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic- topical
Frostbite Dang Gui Si Ni Tang - cold in the channels; Gui Zhi Tang - ying wei disharmony; Hua
Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin del.
Fungal Infection Skin: Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Xiao Feng Wan -wind, damp; Xiao Yan
Tang Shang Cream- topical; Fu Yin Tai Liniment topical; Hua Tuo Gao topical; Tujin
Liniment topical. Intestines: Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan - damp heat; Huang Lian Jie
Du Tang- damp heat. Toes: Hua Tuo Gao topical; Tujin Liniment topical; Xiao Yan
Tang Shang Cream -topical
Gall Bladder Damp heat: Da Chai Hu Tang; Li Dan Tablets; Jigucao Wan; Qing Gan Li Dan
Tablets
Gall Stones Da Chai Hu Tang - damp heat; Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets -damp heat; Li Dan Tablets
-damp heat; Mu Xiang Shu Qi Wan- qi & damp stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan- Liver
qi stag .
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Gastritis Acute: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat; Qing Wei San - Stomach heat; Xiang
Lian Wan - Stomach heat; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
- qi & damp stag.; Bao He Wan- food stag.
Gastroenteritis Acute: Xing Jun San - summer damp; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien - wind cold with
damp; Fu Ke An -damp heat; Po Chai Pills -damp heat; Ping Wei San - phlegm
damp; Wu Ling San - Spleen damp; Qi Xing Tea - infants; Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
- cold & heat; San Ren Tang - heat & damp
Gastroesophageal Xiang Lian Wan - Stomach heat; Wei Te Ling - hyperacidity; Xiang Sha Yang Wei
Reflux Disease Tang - qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang - Liver qi stag.; Shu Gan Wan - Liver qi stag.;
(GERD) Yi Guan Jian Wan- yin def., qi stag.; Wei Tong Ding- cold, yang def.; Bao He Wan
-food stag.; Ping Wei San - phlegm damp; Bo Ying Compound - infants; Qi Xing Tea
-infants
Genital Itching Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Fu
Yan Zing Tablets - toxic & damp heat; Qing Re Qu Shi Tea -toxic & damp heat; Fu
Yin Tai Liniment topical; Xiao Yan Tang Shang Cream -topical
Genital Pain Tian Tai Wu Yao Wan -cold in the Liver channel; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin
def., wind damp; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang- damp heat; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan
-Liver qi stag.; Ji Sheng Ju He Wan- qi, blood, phlegm stag.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang
-blood stag., post surgical
Glaucoma Acute: Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien - Liver fire; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire.
Non-acute: Ming Mu Di Huang Wan - Liver yin def.; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan - Liver yin
def.
Goiter Hai Zao Jing Wan, Dao Tan Tang - phlegm; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan - hard phlegm
Gonorrhea Er Miao San, Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin -damp heat
Gout Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat; Xuan Bi Tang - damp heat; Fang Feng Tong
Sheng Wan - internal & external excess heat; Tiger Balm - topical
Gums Bleeding Gums: Qing Wei San - Stomach heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien
-wind heat, toxic heat; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Da Bu Yin Wan- yin def.;
Gui Pi Tang - qi def.; Superior Sore Throat Powder- topical
Hair Loss Yang Xue Sheng Fa Capsules- blood & yin def., postpartum; Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan -
blood & yin def., postpartum; Tangkwei Essence of Chicken- blood def., postpartum;
Deer Velvet- jing def.; Shou Wu Chih- blood & yin def.; Shou Wu Pian- blood def.;
You Gui Wan- yang def.; Zuo Gui Wan- yin def.; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan- blood
stag.
Halitosis Qing Wei San - Stomach heat; Bao He Wan -food stag.; Qi Xing Tea - infants
Hangover Bao Ji Pills -damp heat; Po Chai Pills - damp heat; Headache and Dizziness
Reliever; Shen Chu Cha; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat
Headache Acute: Tian Ma Tou Tong Capsules - cold wind, yang rising; Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao
Wan, Wu Zhu Yu Tang -wind cold; Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - Liver yang rising, Liver
wind; Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin - Liver yang rising; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Capsules - wind
cold damp; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets- blood def., blood stag.; Long Dan Xie Gan
Tang - Liver fire; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat; Yan Hu Suo Zhi
Tong Wan - analgesic; Ju Hua Cha Tiao San, Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan -wind
heat; Da Bu Yuan Jian, You Gui Wan - Kidney def.; Ba Zhen Tang - qi & blood def.;
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Ban Xia Ba Zhu Tian Ma Tang - phlegm; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang - blood stag.
Hearing Loss Er Long Zuo Ci Wan - Kid. yin def.; Zuo Gui Wan - Kid. yin def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan
- Kid. yang def.; You Gui Wan - Kid. yang def.; Deer Velvet- jing def.; Huan Shao
Dan- Heart & Kid. qi yang def.; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan- blood stag.
Heel pain Heel spur: Kang Gu Zeng Sheng Pian
Hemiplegia Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan- qi def., blood stag.; Xiao Shuan Zai Zao Wan; Raw Tienchi
Tablets- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao
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Wan- qi & yin def.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan- cold, phlegm & blood stag. in the channels;
Da Huo Luo Dan - Kid. def.
Hemorrhoids Hua Zhi Ling Tablets- damp heat, blood stag.; Fargelin for Piles damp heat; Huai
Jiao Wan - Intestinal wind; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - sinking Spleen qi; Gui Pi Tang
- Spleen qi def.; Hemorrhoids Ointment topical; Ching Wan Hung - topical; Xiao Yan
Tang Shang Cream - topical
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Hepatitis Acute: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp heat; Li Dan Tablets -damp, damp
heat; Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets
- toxic heat; Herba Abri Fruticulosi Beverage damp heat; Xi Huang Cao damp heat.
Chronic: Xiao Chai Hu Tang - plus Jigucao Wan; Da Chai Hu Tang - damp heat;
Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan- Liver qi stag.; Shu Gan Wan- Liver qi stag.; Yi Guan Jian
Wan- Liver yin del. with qi stag.; Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets- damp heat; Xue Fu
Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.; Herba Abri
Fruticulosi Beverage; Xi Huang Cao; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator. Hepatitis
C: Xiao Chai Hu Tang- plus Jigucao Wan; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen qi del.;
Yang Ying Wan- qi & blood del.; Yi Guan Jian Wan- Liver yin del. with qi stag.; Qi
JuDi Huang Wan- Liver yin del.; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator
Hernia Hiatus: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen qi del.; Li Zhong Wan- Spleen yang del.
Inguinal: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - Spleen qi del.; Tian Tai Wu Yao Wan - cold in Liver
channel
Herpes (Genital) Acute: Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp
heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian toxic heat;
Fu Yan Qing Tablets - toxic & damp heat. Recurrent: Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp
heat; Bi Xie Fen Qing Wan -damp; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat;
Chuan Xin Lian - toxic heat
Herpes (Oral) Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien - wind heat, toxic heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - toxic
heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji
-toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian - toxic
heat
Herpes Zoster Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang -damp
heat, Liver fire; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian
- toxic heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji - toxic heat;
Superior Sore Throat Powder - topical
Hiccup Wei Tong Ding- cold, yang del.; Bao He Wan- food stag.; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
- qi & damp stag.
Hip pain Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets - Gallbladder channel dysfunction; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen
-yang del.; Juan Bi Tang- wind cold damp; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag.;
Xuan Bi Tang - damp heat
HIV Cordyceps Essence of Chicken- Lung & Kid. yang qi & yin del.; Reishi Mushroom
Hordeolum (Sty) Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien - wind heat, toxic heat; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien
- Liver fire; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - toxic heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching
Pien - wind heat, toxic heat
Hot Flushes/Flashes Er Xian Wan- Kid. yin & yang del.; Da Bu Yin Wan- Kid. yin del.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei
Wan- Kid. yin del.; Geng Nian Ling yin & yang del.; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San- qi stag.
with heat; Kun Bao Wan - yin del. with yang rising; Tong Ren Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan
-blood del., postpartum
Hyperglycemia Sugarid; Yu Quan Wan- qi & yin del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- Kid. yin del.; Panax
Ginseng Extractum- qi del.; American Ginseng Essence of Chicken- qi & yin del.
Hypertension General: Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - Liver yang rising, Liver wind; Tian Ma Gou Teng
Yin- Liver yang rising; Tian Ma Wan- yin del., yang rising; Yang Yin Jiang Ya Wan
- yang rising; Fu Fang Jiang Ya Capsules -yang rising; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan - Liver
yin del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang- Liver fire, phlegm
heat; Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang - wind phlegm; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang -damp
heat; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Da Chai Hu Tang- shao yang/yang
ming syndrome; Er Xian Tang - yin & yang del.
Hyperthyroidism Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart yin del.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yin del.; Er Xian
Wan- yin & yang del.; Da Bu Yin Wan- yin del. with heat; Zhi Gan Cao Tang- Heart
qi & yin del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang- Liver fire, phlegm heat; Long Dan Xie
Gan Tang - Liver fire; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan - phlegm heat
Hypochondriac Pain Shu Gan Wan- qi & blood stag.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang- shao yang; Chai Hu Shu Gan
Tang, Zuo Jin Wan- Liver qi stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Xuan Fu Hua Tang- blood
stag.; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang- damp heat; Li Dan Tablets- damp heat; Jigucao
Wan - chronic hepatitis
Hypoglycemia Si Jun Zi Tang - Spleen qi del.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen qi del. with
damp; Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - Spleen qi del.; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - Spleen qi del.
Hypotension Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - Spleen qi del.
Hypothyroidism Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan, Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan- Kid. yang del.; You Gui Wan- Kid. yang
del.; Zhen Wu Tang- Heart & Kid. yang del.
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Hysteria Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver fire, phlegm heat; Gan Mai Da Zao Tang

Cond1t1ons
Immunodeficiency
Formulas w/ TCM Diagnosis
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - Spleen & Lung qi def.; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator;
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Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets- blood def.; Deer AnUer and Ginseng qi & jing def.; Yu
Ping Feng San -wei qi def.; Sheng Mai San - qi & yin def.; Cordyceps Essence
of Chicken - qi & yang def.; American Ginseng Essence of Chicken - qi & yin def.;
Panax Ginseng Extractum - qi def.
Impotence Gu Ben FGu Ben Fu Zheng Capsules- Kid. yang def.; Kang Wei Ling Wan - blood
stag.; Zi Shen Da Bu Capsules- Kid. yang def.; Nan Bao Capsules -yang def.; Fu
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Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang def.; Gui Pi Tang - Heart & Spleen def.; Chai Hu Shu
Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Wu Zi Van Zong Wan- jing def.; Deer Velvet- jing def.;
Deer AnUer and Ginseng qi & jing def. ....
Incontinence Excessivelfrequent/noctumaVincontinence of: Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan -yang def.; Zi
Shen Da Bu Capsules- Kid. yang def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan -yang def.; Yulin Da Bu
Wan - Kid. yang def.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen -yang def.; Chin So Ku Ching Wan
- astringent; San - Yuen Medical Pills - Kid. def. & astringent; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
- sinking qi, bladder prolapse, postpartum; Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan - qi def., blood
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stag., post stroke. Scanty (anuria): Wu Ling San - tai yang fu syndrome; Fu Gui Ba
Wei Wan - Kid. yang def.; Zhen Wu Tang - Heart & Kid. yang def. Difficult: Fu Gui
Ba Wei Wan - yang def.; Ba Zheng San - damp heat; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - blood
stag.; Prostate Gland Pills- damp heat; Qian Lie Xian Capsules -damp heat
Indigestion Bao He Wan -food stag.; Jian Pi Wan -food stag. during pregnancy; Ping Wei San
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- cold damp; Zi Sheng Wan - food stag. with Spleen def.; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan - qi
& damp stag.; Li Zhong Wan- Spleen yang def.; Wei Tong Ding -cold; Xiang Lian
Wan - Stomach heat; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang - qi & damp stag.; Shu Gan Wan
- Liver Spleen disharmony; Wei Te Ling antacid
Infertility -All Female: nao Jing Cu Yun Wan -yang def., weak progesterone phase; Cu Yun Yu
--
Tai Capsules- yang def., weak progesterone phase; Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan - blood
& yang def.; Ba Zhen Tang - qi & blood def.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang - qi & blood def.
with cold; Gui Pi Tang - Heart & Spleen def.; Wen Jing Tang -cold & def., blood
stag.; You Gui Wan - Kid. yang def.; Zuo Gui Wan - Kid. yin def.; Deer Velvet- jing
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def.; Lu Rong Jiao- jing def.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang - blood stag., masses; Tao Hong
Si Wu Tang -blood def., blood stag., masses; Hai Zao Jing Wan - polycystic ovaries;
Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan - polycystic ovaries
Infertility - Male Male: Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan - jing def.; Gu Ben Fu Zheng Capsules -yang def.; Zi
Shen Da Bu Capsules -yang def.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang - blood stag.
Influenza Gan Mao Ling -wind; Yin Qiao San, Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien -wind heat; Ma Huang
Tang -wind cold; Jing Fang Bai Du Wan -wind cold damp; Chuan Xiong Cha nao
Wan -wind cold; Gan Mao Qing Re Chong Ji -wind cold; Gan Mao Zhi Ke Chong Ji
....
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- tai yang/shao yang syndrome; Gui Zhi Tang - persistent, postpartum; Shih San Tai
Pao Wan - during pregnancy
Insomnia Gui Pi Tang - Heart & Spleen def.; nan Wang Bu Xin Dan - Heart yin def.; Wen Dan
Tang - phlegm heat; An Shen Bu Xin Wan -yang rising; Tao Chih Pien - Heart fire;
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi & blood stag., chronic refractory; An Shen Jie Yu Capsules
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- qi stag., premenstrual; Bao He Wan -food stag.; Qi Xing Tea - children; Long Dan
Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire
Irritability Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang - qi stag.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver fire, phlegm
heat; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - qi stag. with heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire;
Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang def.; Kun Bao Wan - Kid. yin def.
Irritable Bowel Diarrhea predominant: Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan - Liver invading Spleen; Chai Hu
Syndrome (IBS) Shu Gan Tang - Liver invading Spleen; Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag.; Zi Sheng Wan
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- qi def. & food stag. Constipation predominant: Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan - qi & food
stag.
Jaundice Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - damp heat; Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets - damp heat; Da Chai
Hu Tang -damp heat; Li Dan Tablets- damp heat, blood stag.; Jigucao Wan -damp
heat, blood stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan -blood stag.
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Jet Lag Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Jock Itch Hua Tuo Gao; Tujin Liniment; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Bi Xie Fen Qing
Wan - Spleen damp
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Knaepaln Fang Ji Huang Qi Wan, Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang -wind damp, qi def.; Jian Bu Qing
Shen Wan - Kid. def.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen Tablets- Kid. yang def.; Du Huo Ji
Sheng Tang -wind damp with Kid. def.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe cold; Fu Gui Ba
Wei Wan - Kid. yang def.; Zuo Gui Wan - Kid. yin def.; Xuan Bi Tang -damp heat;
Tiger Balm topical; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic - topical; Porous Capsicum
Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao
Labor Difficult Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - qi def.; Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan - qi & blood def.; Tao Hong Si Wu
Tang - blood def., blood stag.
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Labor Induced Ping Wei San - dispersing
Lactation Tangkwei Essence of Chicken- qi & blood del.; Bai Feng Wan- qi & blood del.; Shi
Insufficiency Quan Da Bu Wan - qi & blood del. with cold
Lactose IntoleranceTangkwei Essence of Chicken qi & blood del.; Bai Feng Wan- qi & blood del.; Shi
Quan Da Bu Wan - qi & blood del. with cold
Leaky Gut Syndrome Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - Spleen qi del.; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan - Spleen qi del.
with qi stag.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang- Spleen qi del. with phlegm damp; So Hup
Yuen Medical Pills - gu syndrome; Li Zhong Wan - Spleen yang del.
Leukorrhea White mucoid watery: Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - Spleen damp; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi
Tang- Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Cu Yun Yu Tai Capsules- yang del., cold; Bi
Xie Fen Qing Wan- Kid. del., damp; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan- Kid. yang del.; Bai Feng
Wan - qi & blood del. Yellow malodorous: Yu Dai Wan - damp heat; Bi Xie Sheng
("'""" Shi Wan, Er Miao San, Jia Wei Er Miao San - damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
- Liver damp heat; Fu Yan Qing Tablets -toxic heat; Chien Chin Chih Tai Wan - damp
heat with del.
Libido Cu Yun Yu Tai Capsules- yang del., cold; Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan- yang del., cold;
You Gui Wan- Kid. yang del.; Gu Ben Fu Zheng Capsules- yang del.; Qian Lie Xian
(~ Capsules - damp heat
Lin (Dysuria) UTI: Ba Zheng San- damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang- Liver fire, damp heat; Bi
Syndrome Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Qing Re Qu Shi Tea - damp heat; Ming Mu Shang
Ching Pien - damp heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets - toxic heat, damp heat; Fu Yan
Qing Tablets - damp heat; Tao Chih Pien - Heart fire; DBD Capsules - severe toxic
heat; Ke Yin Wan - damp; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Qi Xing
Tea - children
Liver Cirrhosis Shu Gan Wan- qi stag.; Xiao Yao Wan- qi stag., blood del., early; Xue Fu Zhu Yu
Tang- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag., qi del.; Yi Guan Jian
Wan- Liver yin del., qi stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag., severe; Huo Luo
Xiao Ling Wan - blood stag., severe
Lockjaw Su He Xiang Wan, Yu Zhen San -wind & phlegm
Low back pain Lower back pain: Zhuang Yao Jian Shen- Kid. del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- yin
del.; Zuo Gui Wan- yin del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.; You Gui Wan
-yang del.; Jian Bu Qing Shen Wan- Kid. del.; San Bi Wan- wind damp with Kid.
del.; Kang Gu Zeng Sheng Pian- spondylosis; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan- wind damp
with blood stag.; Shi Lin Tong- renal calculi; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan- damp heat; Die
Da Zhi Tong Capsules- acute blood stag.; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic- topical;
Porous Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao topical. Back weakness: Jian Bu
Qiang Shen Wan- Kid. del.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin del., wind damp; Ba Ji
Yin Yang Wan- Kid. yang del.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen Tablets- Kid. yang del.; Si
Jun Zi Tang - Spleen qi del
Lymphadenitis Acute: Pu Ji Xiao Du Wan - Lung & Stomach heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du
Pian -toxic heat; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian
Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat. Chronic: Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan - hard phlegm; Hai
Zao Jing Wan - phlegm accumulation; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - lingering pathogen in
shao yang; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - chronic with Spleen del. & phlegm; Bo Ying
Compound - infants
Malaria Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao yang; Da Chai Hu Tang - shao yang/yang ming; Ping Wei
San - phlegm damp; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan - blood stag.
Malignancy Reishi Mushroom immune regulator; American Ginseng Essence of Chicken;
Malnutrition/ Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan- Spleen qi del.; Li Zhong Wan- Spleen yang del.; Xiang
Malabsorption Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen qi del. with damp; Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan - Spleen
qi del. with qi stag.; Ping Wei San - phlegm damp
Mania An Gong Niu Huang Wan, Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver fire, phlegm heat;
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- yin & fire
Manic Depressive Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver fire, phlegm heat, qi stag.
Illness
Masses Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills - blood & cold stag.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang - mild blood
stag.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag. & blood del.; Tong Jing Wan- blood stag.;
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang- cold & blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.;
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan- hard phlegm stag.; Hai Zao Jing Wan- phlegm stag.; Ru Jie
Xiao Tablets- qi, phlegm & blood stag.; Ji Sheng Ju He Wan- qi & phlegm stag.; Shi
Quan Da Bu Tang - qi & blood del. with cold
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Mastitis Acute: Xiao Chai Hu Tang + Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets; Xiao Chai
Hu Tang + Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien- toxic heat. Chronic or
recurrent after antibiotics: Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang- Spleen del. with phlegm; Li
Zhong Wan - Spleen yang del.
Measles Ge Gen Tang - wind cold, early stage of; Yin Qiao San, Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien
- wind heat; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien - wind heat, toxic heat; Ban Lan Gen Chong
Ji - toxic heat; Bai Hu Tang Wan - yang ming syndrome, high fever; Liang Ge Wan
- Lung & Stomach heat; Xiao Er Gan Mao Chong Ji
Memory Concentration: Jian Nao Yi Zhi Capsule- qi del. with blood stag.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun
Zi Tang- Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Gui Pi Tang- Heart blood & Spleen qi del.;
Ping Wei San - phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
-Heart & Kid. yin del.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- phlegm & Kid. del. Poor memory: Jian
Nao Yi Zhi Capsules- qi del., blood stag.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- blood del. & phlegm
heat; Gui Pi Tang- qi & blood del.; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.;
Huan Shao Dan- Heart & Kid. del.; Zhi Gan Gao Tang- Heart qi & blood del.; Bai
Zi Yang Xin Wan- general; Wen Dan Tang- phlegm heat; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan
-blood stag., post traumatic
Meniere's Disease Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang- wind phlegm; Zhen Wu Tang Wan- yang del.; Er
Long Zuo Ci Wan- Liver & Kid. yin del.; Wen Dan Tang- phlegm heat
Menopausal Kun Bao Wan- Kid. yin del.; Er Xian Wan- yin & yang del.; Geng Nian Ling yin &
Syndrome yang del.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yin del.; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid.
yin del.; Da Bu Yin Wan- yin del., severe heat; Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Menorrhagia Yunnan Paiyao - hemostatic; Raw Tienchi Tablets - hemostatic; Gui Pi Tang - Spleen
qi del.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag., blood del.; Si Wu Tang+ Huang Lian Jie
Du Tang - hot blood with blood del.; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat;
Li Zhong Wan - Spleen yang del. A:.·
Menstrual Amount Scanty: Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood del.; Bai
Feng Wan- qi & blood del.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag. with blood del.; Shao
Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag., cold. Prolonged: Cu Yun Yu Tai Capsules- yang del.;
Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan- yang del.; Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- blood stag. with
cold & blood del.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag. with blood del.; Ba Zhen Tang
- qi & blood del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood del., with cold
Menstrual Duration Prolonged: Cu Yun Yu Tai Capsules- yang del.; Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan- yang del.;
- Menorrhagia Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- blood stag. with cold & del.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
-blood stag. with blood del.; Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan
- qi & blood del., with cold
Menstrual Irregularity Irregular: Si Wu Tang- blood del.; Xiao Yao San- Liver qi stag.; Jia Wei Xiao Yao
San- Liver qi stag. with heat; Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood del.; Bai Feng Wan- qi
& blood del.; Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan- qi, blood & yang del.; Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
- Liver & Spleen disharmony
Menstruation Early: Dan Zhi Xaio Yao San- blood heat; Gui Pi Tang, Bu Zhong Qi Yi Tang- qi
(Disorder During del.; Delayed: Wen Jing Tang- cold & blood stag.; Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang
Periods) -blood del.; Jia Wei Wu Yao Tang- qi stag.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag.;
Prolonged: Gui Pi Tang- qi del.; Gu Jing Wan- blood heat
Miscarriage Habitual: You Gui Wan- Kid. yang del.; Zuo Gui Wan- Kid. yin del.; Cu Yun Yu Tai
Capsules- yang del.; Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan- yang del.; Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood
del.; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - sinking Spleen qi. Threatened: Shih San Tai Pao Wan
Mood Swing Gan Mai Da Zao Tang; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan- qi stag.; Xiao Yao Wan- qi stag.,
blood del.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Kun Bao Wan- yang del.
Morning Sickness Zi Sheng Wan- Spleen del., food & damp stag.; Liu Jun Zi Wan- Spleen del. with
phlegm damp; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang- Spleen del. with phlegm damp & Qi stag.;
Er Chen Tang- phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang- phlegm heat; Shih San Tai Pao Wan
Motion Sickness Xing Jun San - damp; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien - damp; Er Chen Tang - phlegm;
White Flower Embrocation
Mucous Er Chen Tang - phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Liu Jun Zi Wan -
Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Xiang Sha Lu Jun Wan - Spleen del. with phlegm
damp & qi stag.; Orange Peel Powder- phlegm
Multiple Sclerosis Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen qi del.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin del.; Bu Yang
Huan Wu Wan- qi del., blood stag.; You Gui Wan- Kid. yang del.; Niu Huang Qing
Xin Wan - phlegm heat
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Condit1ons Formulas w/ TCM D1agnosis
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-- Muscle Tension Strain: Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules -blood stag. acute; Zheng Gu Shui -topical;
re. Trans Wood Lock Liniment topical. Muscular pain: Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan
-antispasmodic; Jing Fang Bai Du Wan -wind cold; Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag.,
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blood def.; Shu Gan Wan - Liver qi stag.; Xing Jun San -summer damp, acute; Huo
~ Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien -wind cold with damp, acute; Trans Wood Lock Liniment
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-topical; Po Sum On Medicated Oil -topical
~ Myasthenia Gravis Bu Zhong Vi Qi Tang - Spleen qi def.; Huao Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin def.; Bu Yang
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-- Huan Wu Wan - qi def., blood stag.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan -severe cold in the channels;
You Gui Wan - Kid. yang def.
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Myopia Ming Mu Di Huang Wan - Liver & Kid. yin def.; Ming Mu Capsules -yin & blood def.;
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan - Liver & Kid. yin def.
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,.
Nasal Bleeding Yunnan Paiyao - hemostatic; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie
~-
Du Tang - Stomach heat
Nausea Er Chen Tang - phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Ping Wei San - phlegm
,.
'
..
.. damp; Wei Tong Ding -yang def., cold; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao yang syndrome;
Xing Chai Hu Tang Wan - shao yang syndrome; Xing Jun San -summer damp; Huo
Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien - wind cold with damp
Neck Pain Neck & upper back: Ge Gen Tang - wind cold; Headache and Dizziness Reliever;
re. Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -wind cold; Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag.; Ba Zhen Tang
-- - qi & blood def.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin def., wind damp
~
,...-
Nephritis (Acute) Acute: Ma Huang Tang -wind cold; Fang Ji Huang Qi Wan -wind, qi def.; Ba Zheng
San - damp heat; Qing Re Qu Shi Tea - damp heat
Nephritis (Chronic) Chronic: Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yin def. with heat; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan - Kid.
,..
~...-
-
Neuralgia
yin def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang def.; Zhen Wu Tang Wan - Heart yang def.;
Bi Xie Fen Qing Wan - Kid. def. with damp
Facial, trigeminal: Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -wind cold; Kang Wei Ling Wan
-wind, blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi & blood stag.; Huo Luo Xiao Ling
~ Wan- blood stag.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin def., wind damp; Qing Wei San
-~ - Stomach heat; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe cold; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets - blood
stag., def.; Yan Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan- blood stag.; Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan-
~
antispasmodic. Intercostal: Shu Gan Wan - Liver qi stag.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao
,.
'--"
yang syndrome; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Wan - qi & blood stag.; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
-damp heat, Liver fire; Vi Guan Jian Wan - Liver yin def., qi stag.; Tong Luo Zhi Tong
--
;a..
Tablets- blood stag., def.; Yan Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan- blood stag.; Shao Yao Gan
Cao Wan -antispasmodic. Postherpetic: Shu Gan Wan - Liver qi stag.; Xue Fu Zhu
Yu Wan - qi & blood stag.; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan - blood stag.; Shen Tong Zhu Yu
'=-'"
Wan - blood stag.; Yan Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan - blood stag.
~ Neuropathy Diabetic, peripheral: Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin def.; Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan
··- - qi def., blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets - blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
re. - blood stag.; Dang Gui Si Ni Tang - cold in the channels; Xiao Huo Luo Dan -severe
,.. #
Neurosis
cold in the channels; Xin Mai Ling blood stag. with heat; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan - qi &
blood stag. with cold
Gui Pi Tang - Heart & Spleen def.; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan - Heart & Kid. yin def.; Bai
,...
'-...#
-
Zi Yang Xin Wan - blood & yin def.; Gan Mai Da Zao Tang; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm
heat; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver fire. phlegm heat; Ban Xia Hou Po Wan
~- - qi & phlegm stag.
Night Blindness Ming Mu Di Huang Wan - Liver & Kid. yin def.; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan - Liver & Kid. yin
,.. def.; Ming Mu Capsules- yin & blood def.
--
Night Sweat Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan, Da Bu Yin Wan - yin def.
Nocturnal Emission Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, Gui Lu Er Xin Jiao, Da Bu Yin Wan - Kid def.
. Nosebleed Yunnan Paiyao- hemostatic; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan -toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie
Du Tang - Stomach heat
Obesity Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan, Dao Tan Tang -excess constitutions; Bojenmi Chinese
·- Tea; Keep Fit Capsule- qi & blood stag., phlegm; Ping Wei San- phlegm damp
re. Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder
Gui Pi Tang - Heart & Spleen def.; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat
'-'
Osteoarthritis Deer Velvet jing def.; Juan Bi Tang -wind cold damp; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Wan
~
-wind cold damp; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe cold; Xuan Bi Tang - damp heat; Guan
··- Jie Yan Wan - damp heat; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang -wind damp with Kid. def.; San Bi
~ Wan -wind damp with Kid. def.; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan -wind damp with blood stag.;
,...
-
"0 Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang def.; Trans Wood Lock Liniment topical; Porous
Capsicum Plaster topical
., Osteoporosis Bu Gai Zhuang Gu Capsules - yang def.
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Otitis Otitis external: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire; Superior Sore Throat Powder
-topical; Chuan Xin Lian Cream - topical; Tujin Liniment topical for fungal infection.
Otitis media: Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao yang; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire;
Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian -toxic heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien - wind
heat, toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie
Du Tang - damp heat, toxic heat; Wu Wei Xiao Du Wan -toxic heat; Fang Feng Tong
Sheng Wan - internal & external excess pattern; Xiao Er Gan Mao Chong Ji - infants
Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cysts: Hai Zao Jing Wan - phlegm; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan - hard phlegm; Ji
Sheng Ju He Wan - phlegm & qi stag.; Ru Jie Xiao Tablets - qi & blood stag. with
phlegm; Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- cold & blood stag.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang
-blood stag.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood del. with blood stag.; Shao Fu Zhu Yu
Wan- blood stag. severe; Tong Jing Wan- blood stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan
-Liver qi stag.; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan- qi & blood del.
Pain Generalized: Van Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan - analgesic; Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan -
antispasmodic; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang- wind damp with Kid. del.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan
-severe cold; Xing Jun San- summer damp, acute; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien
- wind cold with damp, acute; Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag.; Po Sum On Medicated
Oil muscle tension, qi stag.; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan - chronic blood stag.; Zhuang Yao
Jian Shen - Kid. del.
Palpitation nan Wang Bu Xin Dan - Heart yin del.; Gui Pi Tang - Heart blood del.; Zhi Gan Cao
Tang- Heart qi, yin, blood del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang- Liver fire, phlegm
heat; Wen Dan Tang- phlegm heat; Dan Shen Pill- blood & phlegm stag.; Sheng
Mai San - qi & yin del.; Zhen Wu Tang - Heart yang del.
Pancreas Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - yang ming heat; Da Chai Hu Tang -damp heat; Niu Huang
Qing Huo Wan- yang ming organ syndrome; Shu Gan Wan- qi stag., chronic
Paralysis Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin del.; Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan - qi del. with blood
stag.; Xiao Shuan Zai Zao Wan; Da Huo Luo Dan; Kang Wei Ling Wan- blood stag.,
wind; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets- blood del.; Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan- phlegm
heat; Xiao Huo Luo Dan- chronic, cold, severe
Paranoia nan Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang- Liver
fire, phlegm heat
Parasitic disorder Baby Fat Powder- antiparasitic; Hua Ji Xiao Zhi Oral Liquid - infants; Xiao Chai Hu
Tang - shao yang; So Hup Yuen Medical Pills - cold damp; Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan
-damp heat
Parkinson's Disease Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin del.; San Bi Wan- Kid. del., wind damp; Niu Huang
Qing Xin Wan - phlegm heat
Pelvic Inflammatory Acute: Fu Van Qing Tablets - toxic & damp heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat;
Disease (PID) Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp heat; Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin -toxic heat; Huang
Lian Jie Du Tang - toxic heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian
Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat. Chronic: Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills - cold &
blood stag.; Wen Jing Tang- blood del., cold stag.; Yu Dai Wan- damp heat, blood
del.; Chien Chin Chih TaiWan- smoldering damp heat with qi, blood & Kid. yang
del.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang- blood stag.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yin del.
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome, general: Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag., blood del.; Gui Pi Tang - Heart
Syndrome) & Spleen del.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets
- blood def. Dizziness: Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag., blood def.; Jia Wei Xiao Yao
San - Liver qi stag. with heat. Edema: Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan - qi & blood del., blood
stag.; Si Wu Tang-+ Xiao Yao San. Fever: Jia Wei Xiao Yao San- Liver qi stag.
with heat. Edema: Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan- qi & blood del., blood stag.; Si Wu Tang
+ Xiao Yao San. Lower backache: Wen Jing Tang- cold, del. blood stag.; Shao Fu
Zhu Yu Tang- cold, blood del.; Yang Rong Wan- blood and Kid. del.; You Gui Wan
-yang del. Fever: Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat
Pneumonia Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - Lung fire; Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan - phlegm heat; Niu Huang
Qing Huo Wan -toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang -toxic heat, damp heat; Chuan
Poison Oak/Ivy
Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome
Post-Nasal Drip
Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian - toxic heat; Liang Ge
Wan - Lung & Stomach heat; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - post acute
Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, toxic heat
Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan; Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- cold & blood stag.; Liu
Wei Di Huang Wan- Kid. yin del.; Zuo Gui Wan- Kid. yin del.; Hai Zao Jing Wan
-phlegm; Ji Sheng Ju He Wan- phlegm qi stag.
Xin Yi San -wind cold; Cang Er Zi San - heat; Bi Ye Ning Capsules - heat; Liu Jun
-
Zi Wan - Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Er Chen Tang - phlegm; Wen Dan Tang
- phlegm heat; Bo Ying Compound - infants
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Post-Partum Care Weakness and fatigue: Tangkwei Essence of Chicken- qi & blood del.; Ba Zhen
Tang - qi & blood del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan - qi & blood del.
~
'./
Prolapse Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - sinking Spleen qi; Zi Shen Da Bu Capsules - Kid. yang del.
~ Prostate Acute: Ba Zheng San - damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp heat; Ming
'
Mu Shang Ching Pien - Liver fire; Fu Yan Qing Tablet - damp & toxic heat; Bi Xie
Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Fu
~
Fang Nan Ban Lan Gen - toxic heat
~
Psoriasis Ke Yin Wan- damp; Dan Shen Huo Xue Wan- qi & blood stag. with heat; Dang Gui
~ Yin Zi Wan - blood del. with wind in the skin; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan - blood stag.; Si
- Wu Tang + Huang Lian Jie Du Tang- stubborn; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San- qi stag.; Lien
~
Chiao Pai Tu Pien - wind heat; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator
•• <- Psychosis Depression: Dao Tan Tang - qi & phlegm stag.; Yang Xin Tang - Heart & Spleen del.;
Mania: An Gong Niu Huan Wan, Dang Gui Long Hui Wan -fire & phlegm; Xue Fu
~ Zhu Yu Tang - yin fire
Radiation Therapy Weakness following: Cordyceps Essence of Chicken; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan.
-
f.llll!> Nausea, vomiting from: Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Er Chen Tang - phlegm
damp; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang- Spleen del. with damp. Fever following: Da Bu
Yin Wan - yin del. Hair loss following: Yang Xue Sheng Fa Capsules - blood del.;
.. Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan Liver, Kid. & blood del.; Tangkwei Essence of Chicken- qi &
blood del. Oral dryness following: Gu Ben Wan - Stomach yin del.; Qing Yin Wan
~ -dryness & heat; American Ginseng Essence of Chicken; Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan -
,_-·· yin del., dryness. To protect bone marrow during: Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan- blood del.;
Cordyceps Essence of Chicken; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator
- Raynaud's Syndrome Dang Gui Si Ni Tang - cold in the channels; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe cold in the
channels; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets
~ -blood stag.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin del.
j
Respiratory Yu Ping Feng San- wei qi del.; Bu Fei Wan- Lung qi del.; Yulin Bu Shen Wan- Lung
;a Disorders & Kid. yang qi del.; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Lung & Spleen del.; American Ginseng
~ Essence of Chicken - qi & yin del.; Cordyceps Essence of Chicken - yin & yang del.;
Sheng Mai San - qi & yin del.
~
'. Restless Leg
Syndrome
Ba Zhen Tang- blood & yin del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- Kid. yin del.; Zhi Bai Ba
Wei Wan- Kid. yin del.; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.; Shao Yao Gan
~ Cao Wan - antispasmodic
~---
Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis: Juan Bi Tang -wind cold damp; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Capsule -wind cold
~- damp; Xuan Bi Tang - damp heat; Guan Jie Yan Wan - damp heat; Shu Jin Huo
,~- Xue Wan- blood & phlegm stag.; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag.; Xiao Huo
Luo Dan- severe cold; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang- wind damp with Kid. del.; Jian Bu
~ Qiang Shen Wan- Kid. del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.; Trans Wood Lock
Liniment topical; Porous Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao topical. RA: Reishi
~ Mushroom immune regulator; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi & blood stag.
. Rhinitis Allergic: Xin Yi San - wind cold; Gang Er Zi San, Sang Ju Yin - wind heat; Xiao Qing
Long Wan - wind cold with congested fluids; Hayfever Relieving Tea - phlegm heat;
~
Qian Bai Bi Yan Pian - heat & pain; Gui Zhi Tang - ying wei disharmony. Chronic:
,....
~---
Qian Bai Bi Yan Pian - heat & pain; Bi Yen Ning Capsules - phlegm heat; Pe Min Kan
Wan - clear nasal; Gang Er Zi San -wind & phlegm heat; Yu Ping Feng San -wei qi
~
del.; Xu Han Ting- wei qi del.; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan- Kid. yang del.
~ Rosacea Dan Shen Huo Xue Wan - blood stag. with heat; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan - blood
stag.; Si Wu Tang- blood del.
Scabies Tujiin Liniment- topical; Hua Tuo Gao -topical
~
Schizophrenia Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang- Liver fire,
_,e!!JJ>, phlegm heat; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Yang Xin Tang, Gan Mai Da lao Tang
·- Sciatica
-Heart & Spleen del.; Dao Tan Tang- qi & phlegm stag.
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang - cold in the channels; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe cold in the
~
.. channels; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag.; Juan Bi Tang- wind cold damp; Qu
,.. Feng Zhen Tong Capsules- wind cold damp; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan- blood stag.,
wind damp; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang- Kid. del. with wind damp; Tong Luo Zhi Tong
~ Tablet- blood del., blood stag.; Kang Wei Ling Wan- neuralgic pain; Yan Hu Suo Zhi
Tong Wan - analgesic; Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan - antispasmodic
~
Seizure Po Lung Yuen Medical Pills - phlegm heat; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver fire,
phlegm heat; Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan - phlegm heat; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan
~ -blood stag., post traumatic; King Fung Powder- infants, febrile
./
Shortness of Breath Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - Lung & Spleen del.; Yu Ping Feng San - wei qi del.; Si Jun Zi
,-, Tang- Spleen qi del.; Panax Ginseng Extractum- qi del.; Yulin Bu Shen Wan- Lung
. & Kid. del.
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Shoulder Pain Xiao Yao San- qi stag.; Ba Zhen Tang- blood del.; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood
stag.; Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules- blood stag., traumatic; Zheng Gu Shui- topical;
Po Sum On Medicated Oil -topical
Sinusitis Acute: Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - Lung heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets
- toxic heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian -toxic heat; Qian Bai Bi Yan Pian - heat;
Gang Er Zi San -wind heat; Xin Yi San -wind cold. Chronic: Bi Yen Ning Capsules
-heat; Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan- phlegm heat; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San- Liver qi stag.
with heat
Skin Dry: Jing An Oral Liquid- blood & yin del.; Lady Oral Liquid- blood & yin del.; Ba
Zhen San- blood del.; Si Wu Tang- blood del.; Shou Wu Chih- yin & blood del.;
Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan - Lung yin del. Itch in cold weather: Xiao Feng Wan + Si Wu
Tang; Gui Zhi Tang - wind cold
Smoking Withdrawal from: Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - phlegm heat, Liver fire. Cough
from: Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan - Lung dryness; Qing Yin Wan - dryness & heat;
African Sea Coconut Cough Syrup
Somnolence Xiang Sha Liu Jun ZiTang - Spleen qi del. with phlegm damp; Ping Wei San -
phlegm damp; Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang -wind phlegm; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan
- Kid. yang del.; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan - blood stag., post traumatic; Jian Nao Yi
Zhi Capsules- qi del., blood & phlegm stag.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- phlegm heat
Sore Throat Acute: Yin Qiao San, Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien -wind heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie
Du Pian -toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Ban Lan
Gen Chong Ji - toxic heat; Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - Lung fire; Superior Sore Throat
Powder- topical; Gan Mao Tea - children. Chronic: Tung Hsuan Li Fei Pien - heat &
dryness; Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan- Lung yin del.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- yin del.; Mai
Wei Di Huang Wan- yin del.; Qing Yin Wan- Lung dryness
Sperm Count (Low) Low count: Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan- jing del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.;
You Gui Wan- Kid. yang del.; San Yuen Medical Pills- Kid. yang qi del.; Deer Velvet
- jing del.; Lu Rong Jiao- jing del.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen- Kid. yang del.; Gu Ben
Fu Zheng Capsules - yang del.
Sperm Count Motility disorder: Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang del.; You Gui Wan - Kid. yang del.;
(Motility) Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan- jing del.; Deer Velvet- jing del.; San Yuen Medical Pills- Kid.
yang qi del.
Spermatorrhea Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, Zuo Gui Wan - excess fire; Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, You Gui
Wan - Kid. yang del.; Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin - heat & damp; Sang Piao Xiao San -
Heart & Kid. disharmony
Sprain Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules - blood stag.; Zheng Gu Shui - topical; Die Da Tian Qi Yao '~
Jiu - topical
Spur (Bone) Kang Gu Zeng Sheng Pian; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Capsules -wind cold damp
Stool Alternating constipation and diarrhea: Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan - Liver Spleen
disharmony; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan- qi & damp stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan
-Liver qi stag.; Xiao Yao Wan- Liver qi stag.; Bao He Wan- food stag. Dry: Run
Chang Wan - blood del.; Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - yang ming syndrome, Lung fire; Niu
Huang Qing Huo Wan - toxic heat; Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan -yin del. Loose: Shen
Ling Bai Zhu Wan- Spleen qi del.; Zi Sheng Wan- Spleen qi del. with food stag.; Po
Chai Pills - damp heat; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien - acute damp invasion
Strep Throat Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - toxic heat; Pu Ji Xiao Du Wan - toxic heat; Huang
Lian Su Tablets - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat;
Superior Sore Throat Powder- topical
Stress Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang - qi stag.; Xiao Yao San - qi stag.; American Ginseng
Essence of Chicken- general; Panax Ginseng Extractum- general
Stroke Prevention of: Raw Tienchi Tablets - blood stag.; Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - yin del.,
yang rising & wind. Recovery from: Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan- qi del., blood stag.;
Xiao Shuan Zai Zao Wan; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin del.
Sweat Night: Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yin del.; Da Bu Yin Wan- Kid. yin del.; Mai Wei Di
Huang Wan- Lung & Kid. yin del.; Cordyceps Essence of Chicken- consumptive
disease; Tong Ren Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan- blood del.; Kun Bao Wan- yin del.; Sheng
Mai San - qi & yin del.
Systemic Lupus Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan- blood stag.; Dan Shen
Erythematosus (SLE) Huo Xue Wan- blood stag.; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator; Xuan Bi Tang Wan
- damp heat in the joints; Guan Jie Yan Wan -damp heat in the joints
Tachycardia Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart yin del.; Zhi Gan Cao Tang- Heart qi, blood, yin del.;
Gui Pi Tang- Heart qi del.; Dan Shen Pill- blood & phlegm stag.; Sheng Mai San
- qi & yin del.
I so
Tendonitis Qu Feng Zhen Tong Wan - wind cold damp; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan - blood stag.
-
~ Thrombocytopenic Cordyceps Essence of Chicken- yin, yang, blood del.; Tangkwei Essence of Chicken
-" - qi & blood del.; Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan- blood & jing del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan- qi &
blood del. with cold
~ Thyroid Gland Nodules: Hai Zao Jing Wan - phlegm; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan - Hard phlegm; Ji Sheng
Ju He Wan - qi, phlegm, blood stag. Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
~
~
- Tinnitus
Thyroiditis: Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan - phlegm heat; nan Wang Bu Xin Dan - Heart yin
del.
Er Long Zuo Ci Wan, Ci Zhu Wan - Kid. yin del.; nan Ma Gou Teng Yin - Liver yang
-- rising; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire; Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan -wind
heat; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan- blood stag.; Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang- wind
F" phlegm; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen del. with phlegm damp in the ear; Wen
Dan Tang- phlegm heat; Tinnitus Herbal Treatment Kid. yin del.; Zuo Gui Wan- Kid.
ra yin del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang - qi & blood del.
'' TMJ TMJ pain: Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets- Gallbladder channel dysfunction; Xiao Yao San
~ -Liver qi stag., blood del.
-- Tonsillitis Bacterial: Pu Ji Xiao Du Wan - Lung & Stomach fire; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian
- toxic heat; Wu Wei Xiao Du Wan -toxic heat; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - Lung
/'"--·""' & Stomach heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien -wind heat, toxic heat; Huang
Lian Jie Du Tang - toxic heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets -toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian
Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Superior Sore Throat Powder- topical. Viral:
--
""""' Yin Qiao San, Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien -wind heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic
Tablets -toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian - toxic heat; Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji -toxic heat;
~ Superior Sore Throat Powder- topical; Gan Mao Tea - children
d
Toothache Qing Wei San - Stomach heat; Huan Lian Jie Du Tang - damp or toxic heat; Peking
Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - toxic heat; Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan - wind cold; Sanjin
"""""
--~-
Watermelon Frost- topical
(.iilllo, Traumatic Acute Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules- blood stag.; Chin Gu Tie Shang Wan- blood stag.; Huo
-~ Luo Xiao Ling Wan- blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Zheng
Gu Shui -topical; Die Da nan Qi Yao Jiu -topical; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic
~ -topical
-~
Traumatic Injuries Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules- blood stag.; Chin Gu Tie Shang Wan- blood stag.; Huo
rS Luo Xiao Ling Wan - blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi & blood stag.; Zheng
.- Gu Shui -topical; Die Da nan Qi Yao Jiu - topical; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic
,- -topical
~
-- Traveler's Diarrhea Po Chai Pills - damp heat; Baa Ji Pills - damp heat; Fu Ke An - damp heat; Huang
Lian Su Tablets - toxic heat; Xing Jun San - summerdamp; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi
Pien - wind cold with damp
Tremors Po Lung Yuen Medical Pills - phlegm heat; Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan - phlegm heat;
F'!J!>, Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - yin del. with yang rising & wind; nan Ma Gou Teng Wan
- - Liver yang rising, wind; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver fire, phlegm heat; nan
Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.; San Bi Wan- wind damp with Kid. del.;
""""
'·-
Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- yin & blood del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Wan- qi & blood del.
,-_ Triglycerides Keep Fit Capsule blood & phlegm stag.; Dan Shen Pills- blood stag.; Raw Tienchi
Tablets - blood stag.
--- Tuberculosis Debility in: Zhi Gan Cao Tang- Heart qi, yin, blood del. Sweating, fevers:
~ Cordyceps Essence of Chicken- yin & yang del.; Da Bu Yin Wan- Kid. yin del.; Zhi
Bai Ba Wei Wan - yin del.
r"""' Ulcer Acute: Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - Heart or Stomach fire; Huang Lien Shang
Ching Pien - wind heat, toxic heat; Qing Wei San - Stomach heat; Tao Chih Pien
- - Heart fire; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan -yang ming organ syndrome; Liang Ge Wan -
~ yang ming organ syndrome; Qi Xing Tea - infants; Sanjin Watermelon Frost- topical;
- Superior Sore Throat Powder -topical
~ Ulcerative Colitis Shu Gan Wan- Liver qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan- Liver invading the Spleen;
~ (UC) Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - qi stag. with heat; Xiang Lian Wan - damp heat; Hua Zhi Ling
,-, Tablet- damp heat; Zi Sheng Wan- qi del. with food stag.; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan
- qi & damp stag.
- Upper respiratory Jing Fang Bai Du San, Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang- wind & cold; Yin Qiao San, Qiang
~ infection Lan Tang -wind & heat; Xiang Ru San - summer damp heat; Sang Xing Tang -wind
~
heat attack
~ Urinary Incontinence Difficult: Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- yang del.; Ba Zheng San- damp heat; Xue Fu Zhu
•,__,. Yu Tang- blood stag.; Prostate Gland Pills- damp heat; Qian Lie Xian Capsules
-damp heat
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- Urinary Stones Calculi in: Shi Lin Tong
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ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 81.
Urinary Tract Ba Zheng San -damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire, damp heat; Bi Xie
Infection (UTI) Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Qing Re Qu Shi Tea - damp heat; Ming Mu Shang
Ching Pien - damp heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets -toxic heat, damp heat; Fu Yan
Qing Tablets - damp heat; Tao Chih Pien - Heart fire; DBD Capsules - severe toxic
heat; Ke Yin Wan -damp; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Qi Xing
Tea - children
Urine Excessive/frequenUnoctumal!incontinence of: Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan- yang del.; Zi
Shen Da Bu Capsules - Kid. yang del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - yang del.; Yulin Da Bu
Wan - Kid. yang del.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen - yang del.; Chin So Ku Ching Wan
-astringent; San Yuen Medical Pills - Kid. del. & astringent; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
- sinking qi, bladder prolapse, postpartum; Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan - qi del., blood
stag., post stroke
Urolithiasis San Jin Tang, Ba Zheng San, Shi Wei San - damp heat
Urticaria Gui Zhi Tang -with exposure to cold; Xiao Feng Wan -wind damp; Yin Qiao San,
Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien- wind heat; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien- wind, toxic heat; Ming
Mu Shang Ching Pien - damp heat; Shi Du Qing - pruritus; nan Wang Bu Xin Dan
- Heart yin del., chronic; Xiao Yan Tang Shang Cream -topical
Varicose Veins Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- mild blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.;
Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- qi del.
Vertigo Ban Xia Bai Zhu nan Ma Tang -wind phlegm; Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - Liver yin
del., yang rising & wind; nan Ma Gou Teng Yin - Liver wind; Yang Yin Jiang Ya Wan
- hypertension, yang rising; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi &
blood stag.; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan- blood stag.
Viral Infection Acute: Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian -toxic
heat; Fu Fang Nan Ban Lan Gen - toxic heat; Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji - toxic heat
Vitilgio Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan - blood stag.
Voice Loss Loss of: Qing Yin Wan - Lung heat & dryness; Luo Han Kuo Beverage - Lung
dryness; Nin Jiom Pei Pa Kao - phlegm heat
Vomiting Xing Jun San - summer damp, acute; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien -wind cold with
damp, acute; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Spleen del. with qi and damp stag.; Wei
Tong Ding - cold in the Stomach; Li Zhong Wan - Spleen yang del; Xiao Chai Hu
Tang - shao yang syndrome; Er Chen Tang - phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm
heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - Stomach heat
Vulvitis Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan- damp heat; Yu Dai Wan- damp heat, blood del.; Long Dan
Xie Gan Tang - damp heat; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat; Chien
Chin Chih TaiWan- damp heat with del; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yin del., chronic;
Ke Yin Wan - damp; Shi Du Qing pruritus; Fu Yin Tai Liniment topical
Warts Common General: Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets; Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji
Weakness, weakened Generalized: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen qi del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi
immune system & blood del.; Tangkwei Essence of Chicken- qi & blood del.; American Ginseng
Essence of Chicken- qi & yin del.; Cordyceps Essence of Chicken- yin & yang del.
Immune: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen & Lung qi del.; Reishi Mushroom immune
regulator; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablet- blood del.; Deer Antler and Ginseng qi & jing
del.; Yu Ping Feng San- wei qi del.; Sheng Mai San- qi & yin del.; Cordyceps
Essence of Chicken- qi & yang del.; American Ginseng Essence of Chicken- qi &
yin del.; Panax Ginseng Extractum- qi del.
Weight Control Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan , excess constitutions; Bojenmi Chinese Tea; Keep Fit
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Capsule - qi & blood stag., phlegm; Ping Wei San - phlegm damp
Wheezing Ma Huang Tang - wind cold; Xiao Qing Long Wan -wind cold with congested fluids;
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang - cold phlegm; Ding Chuan Wan - phlegm heat; Yulin Bu Shen
Wan- Lung & Kid. del.; Mai Wei Di Huang Wan- chronic Lung & Kid. yin del.; Sheng
Mai San - qi & yin del.; Bu Fei Wan - Lung qi del.
Worms Baby Fat Powder; Hua Ji Xiao Zhi Oral Liquid - infants
Yeast Infection Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Yu Dai Wan - damp heat, blood del.; Chien Chin
Chih TaiWan- damp heat, del.; Bi Xie Fen Zing Wan- damp; Ping Wei San- phlegm
damp
Source: The Clinical Manual of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, 2nd Edition
Reproduced with the permission of Will Maclean and Kathryn Taylor; Pangolin Press (2003)
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General Formula by Category FORMULA
LUNG HEART Spreads Liver Qi

~
.
Clears Heat & Transfonn Phlegm Clears Heat from the Heart • Dang Gui Shao Yao San
,. . Jia Wei Cang Er San

Redirects Lung Qi
• Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Hannonlzas Heart & Kidneys
Supplements Liver Yin
• Zuo Jug Jia Er Zhi Wan
--
Ding Chuan Tang • Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang • Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
..Release Heat from the Lung

Gan Mao Ling
Moves Heart Blood
• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang GALLBLADDER
.. Yin Qiao San

Di Ding Qing Huo Pian
Zhong Gan Ling Pian
Moves Heart Blood & Tonifles Heart
Blood
• Jia Wei Si Wu Tang
• Drains Fire from The
Gallbladder
• Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
,. ...Supplements Lung Qi Supplements Heart Blood Hannonlzes & Releases

Shen MaiSan • Suan Zao Ren Tang Shaoyang Disorders
Liu Jin Zi Tang Supplements Heart Ql & Blood • Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang
Bu Zhong Vi Qi Tang • Gui Pi Tang • Xiao Chan Hu Tang
"-
~ ..
Supplements Lung Yin
Sheng Mal San
• An Xin Pian
• Yang Xin Ning Shen Wan
Expels Stones
• Xiao Cha Hu Jia Jin Qlan Cao
,. . Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan

Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Supplements Lung Qi & Stabilizes
• Ren Shen Yang Ying Wan
Supplements Heart Yin
• Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Pian
RELEASES THE EXTERIOR
,. . the Exterior
Yu Ping Feng San SMALL INTESTINE
Release Exterior Wind-Cold
• Gui Zhi Tang
,. .. Transfonn Phlegm-Heat Pain along the Channel • Xiao Qing Long Tang
--
Chuan Be Ban Xia Gao • GeGenTang • Gan Mao ling
Transform Phlegm-Damp • Zhui Feng Tou Gu Wan Release Exterior Wind-beat
.
Transfonn Phlegm-Damp
ErChenTang
Wanns the Lungs & Releases the
URINARY BLADDER
Dispels Dampness
• Gan Mao Ling
• Yin Qiao San
• Zhong Gan Ling
. Exterior • Wu Ling San Release Exterior Disorders with
--
Xiao Qing Long Tang Drains Dam~Hteat Head &Neck
• Long Dan Xie Gan Tang • GeGenTang
LARGE INTESTINE • Zhu Ling Qu Mai Tang • Tou Tong Pian
..Clears Damp Heat

Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
• Dong Ling Cao Fang
Expels Stones & Drains Damp-Heat
• Yu Ping Fang Jia Cang Er San
• Jia Wei Cang Er San
.. Wu HuaTang
Chang Mei Jun Fang
• Hu Po Hua Shi Pian
CLEARS HEAT
,. . Bai Tou Weng Li Chang Fang

Moistens & Unblocks
Tao Ren Cong Rong Wan
KIDNEY
Hannonlzas the Kidneys & Heart
• Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Clears Heat from the Nutritive
Laval & Cool the Blood
• Tu Fu Ling Shen Di Huang Wan
Moves Stagnant Qlln the Large Supplements Kidney Yang Clear Heat & Relieve Toxicity
. Intestine • Jia Jian Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan • Jia Wei Cang Er San
,.. .
~ Shan Zha Xiao Hui Xiang Fang • Zhen Sao Fang • Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
--
Shi Wu Wei Fu Ling Pian • Jia Jian Er Xian Tang • Dong Ling Cao Fang
• Qi Hai Yao Fang • Di Ding Qing Huo Pian
STOMACH
..
• Zhen Gu Xu Jln Fang • Hai ErFang
Clears Fire from the Stomach Supplements Kidney Yin • Wu HuaTang
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang • Zhu Gui Jia Er Zhi Tang Clear Heat form the Organs
Wu HuaTang • Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan • Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
. Hannonlzes the Stomach & Liver

HeTu Pian
• Ming Mu Dl Huang Wan
• Jiang Qi Pian
• Chang Me Jun Fang
..
• Bai Tou Wen Li Chang Fang
Move Stagnant Qi of the Stomach • Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan Clear Deficiency Heat
Kang Ning Wan Supplements Kidney Yin & Yang • Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
~
,. . Jia Jian Bao He Wan

Regulates the Stomach & Soothes
the liver
• Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Expels Stones
Hu Po Hua Shi Pian
DRAIN DOWNWARD
Drive out Excess Water &
,. . Shu GanWan
Supplements Stomach Yin
Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan
LIVER
Calms the Liver & Extinguishes
Unblock the Bowels
• Shan Zha Xiao Hui Xiang Fang
• Shi Wu Wei Fu Ling Pian
,. SPLEEN
Internal Wind
• Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Moisten the lntastlne & Unblock
the Bowels
..
Dispels Dampness Drains Fire • Tao Ren Cong Rong Wan
ErChenTang • Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Xia Ku Huan Tan Pian Moves Stagnant Liver Blood
~ HARMONIZE
,... ...
Supplements Spleen Ql
XiaoYaoSan
• Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Moves Stagnant Liver Ql
Hannonlzas Lesser Yang Stage
• Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang
,. ...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang • Xiao Yao San • Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Gui Pi Tang • Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Regulate & Hannonlze the Liver
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang • Jia Wei Xiao Yao San &Spleen
Liu Jun Zi Tang Supplements Liver Blood • Xiao Yao San
,. .
- .
Ren Shan Van Ying Wan • Suan Zao Ren Tang • HueTu Plan
Huang Ql Dong Qing Pian • Ba Zhen Tang • Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
.
Dan Shen Jia Si Jun Zi Tang • Jia Wei Si Wu Tang Regulate & Hannonlza the Liver
Supplements & Wanns Spleen Ql • Shou Wu Plan &Stomach
Huang Qi Jiang Zhong Tang • Huang Qi Ji Xue Wan • HeTu Pian
,. ..
'-' Supplements Spleen Yang
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Qiang Lie Xian Fang
• Jin Huan Mei Ran Wan • Shu Gan Wan
• Jia Jia Bao He Wan

FORMULA General Formula by Category
TREAT DRYNESS MOVE THE BLOOD

Enrich the Yin & Moisten Dryness Transform Blood Stagnation
• Sa X.ian Chang Shou Wan • Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
• Ba He Gu Jin Tang • San Oi Wan
• Shou Wu Pian San Qi Pian
Enrich the Yin, Generate Fluids, & • Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang
Clear Heat • Dan Shen Hua Yu Pian
• Jia Jian Quan Wan Warm the Menses & Dispels Blood
Stagnation
EXPEL DAMPNESS • Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Promote Urination & Leach out Move the Blood for Traumatic Injury
Dampness • Shao Yao Gan Gao Jia Yan Hu Tang
• Shan Zha Xiao Hui Xiang Fang • Di Da Wan
Zhu Ling Wu Mai Tang
• Wu Ling San STOP THE BLEEDING
Shi Wu We Fu Ling Tang • San Qi Wan
Clear Damp-Heat & Expel Stones • San Qi Pian
• Xiao Cha Hu Jia Jin Qian Gao Tang
Dispel-Wind-Damp STABILIZE AND BIND
• Juan Bi Tang Stabilize the Exterior & the Lungs
Kang Ning Wan • Yu Ping Feng Jia Can Er San
• Du Huo Sheng Ji Sheng Tang • You Ping Feng San
• Zhui Feng Tau Gu Wan Stabilize the Kidneys
• Zheng Gu XU Jin Fang • Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
• Qiang Lie Xian Fang
WARM INTERIOR COLD
Warm the Middle & Dispel Cold CALM THE SPIRIT
• Qi Hao Yao Fang Nourish the Heart & Calm the Spirit
• Huang Qi Jiang Zhong Tang • Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
• An Xin Pian
SUPPLEMENTING FORMULAS • Suan Zao Ren Tang
Supplement the Qi • Yin Gui Ye Wang
• Liu Jun Zi Tang • Yang Xin Ning Shen Wan
Sheng Mai San Sedate & Calm the Spirit
• Ren Shen Pian • Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang • Dan Shen Jia Sl Jun Zi Tang
• Wu Jia Shen Pian
• Qi Hai Yao Fang EXPEL WIND
Supplement the Blood Extinguish Internal Wind
Dang Gui Shao Yao San • Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
• Huang Qi Ji Xue Wan
• Show Wu Pian TREAT PHLEGM
• Jin Hua Mei Ran Wan Dry Dampness & Expel Phlegm
Supplement the Qi & Blood • Er Chen Tang
Gui Pi Tang Clear Heat & Transform Phlegm
• Ba Zhen Tang • Chuan Bei Ban Xia Gao
• Yang Xue Zhuang Jin Jian Bu Wan Moisten Dryness & transform Phlegm
• Si Quan Oa Bu Tang • Bai He Gu Jin Tang
• Huang Qi Dong Qing Tang Transform Phlegm & Dissipate
Nourish Qi & Yin Nodules
• Sheng Mai San • Xia Ku Hua Tan Pian
• Jing Qi Tang
Nourish & Supplement the Yin REDUCE FOOD STAGNATION
• Zhi Bai Oi Huang Wan • Shi Wu Wei Fu Ling Tang
Zuo Gui Jia Er Zhi wan • Jia Jian Sao He Wan
• Ming Mu Di Huang Wan • Shan Zha Xia Hui Xiang Fang
• Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan
• Jin Hua Mei Ran Wan EXPEL PARASITES
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Nourish Yin & Yang • Wu Hua Tang
• Liu Wei Di Huang Wan • Jia We Tu Yin Chen You Jian Nan
Warm & Supplement the Yang
Jia Jian Jig Gui Shen Qi Wan
• Zhen Baa Fang
• Jia Jian Er Xian Tang
REGULATE THE Ql
Promote the Movement of Qi
• Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Direct Rebellious Ql Downward
• Ding Chuang Tang
• Jia Jian Baa He Wan
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Patent Medicines by Usage PATENT MEDICINES
Armadillo Counter Poison Pill
~ BaoHeWan
Bao Zhen Gao Plasters
Chi Kwan Yen Wan

Chien Chin Chih Tai Wan
Chili and Musk Plasters

Ching Chun Bao -Anti-Aging
Pills
Ching Fei Yi Huo Pian
Ching Koo Tieh Shang Wan
For wind cold caused headache or dam ness in the head.

Builds kidney yang, benefits tendons and bone. For lower back pain, weak
waist and legs. Also used for problems due to excessive sexual activity,
includin fati ue oor memo and lower backache.
Citrus Seed Pills (Ji Sheng For cold in the liver channel resulting in hernia-like pain or testicular pain or
Ju He Wan swell in
Compound Cortex For hypertension caused by liver & kidney deficiency.
Eucommiae For
H ertension
Curing Pill
Dan Shen Tablets

Er Long Zuo Ci Wan
For thick, difficult to expectorate phlegm on the chest, or cough with yellow
hie m.
Strengthens the kidney and the lung and is used to treat weakness
associated with chronic illnesses, particularly when kidney deficiency has left
the lung unable to grasp the qi. Often used by older people to maintain good
health. Good for eo le with chronic lun conditions such as asthma.
For kidney yang. Good for general weakness, impotence, poor circulation,
cold extremities, and frequent urination.
Promotes qi, and aids in absorption. Believed to enhance immunity.
Horse Genital
Hawthorn Fat Reducing Pill
Huan Lian Su
Jiang Ya Pian Hypertension
Tablets
PATENT MEDICINES Patent Medicines by Usage
Patents Usage
I
Jiao Gu Lan An anti-aging, longevity tonic herb. Chemically similar to ginseng, it is
thought to be reinforcing to overall health and has a strong anti-fatigue effect.
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Strengthens the immune system. Used for a variety of health complaints lfiii!E.
includina cholesterol reduction.
Jing Wan Hong I Ching Wan Topical ointment for bums and scalds. Stops pain, promotes tissue growth,
Hona reduces swelling and blistering.
Kai Kit Pills - Prostate Gland For acute prostatitis.
Pills ~
Li Dan Pian To dissolve and remove aallstones.
Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pian Lian For suppurative (with pus) and inflammatory skin conditions such as boils,
,@·
Qiao Bai Du Pian carbuncles, acne.
Lifei Tangyi Pian Very effective for dry or nearly dry cough caused by dryness or deficiency of
luna vin. For persistent couahs following cold or flu. ~
Liu Shen Wan (Lu Shen Used for toxic heat in the throat such as strep throat or sore throat with
Wan/ Six Spirits Pill) swelling.
~
Lo Han Kuo Infusion For phleam in the throat or for productive couah.
Ma Hsing Chih Ke Pian For cough due to cold. Helpful when head cold invades the lungs, or for
Mao Dung Ching Capsules

asthma sufferers who catch cold.
Used for chest pain caused by poor circulation or accumulation of fat in the
blood. Used in congestive heart disease. Research has shown it to break
•
~
down accumulations of blood lipids and reduce hardening of the arteries. It is
considered a safe preventative against heart disease.
Maraarite Acne Pill Pearl-based formula for acne. ~
Ming Mu Shang Ching Pian Clears heat from the eyes. Used for conjunctivitis, painful or itchy eyes from
allerav or liver heat.
~
Musk Hemorrhoid Ointment Cooling topical relief for hemorrhoids.
Nan Bao Capsules Male potency tonic. Can be used for erectile dysfunction caused by kidney
yang depletion. .,.
Nu Ke Ba Zhen Wan Tonifies qi and blood. Excellent as a women's daily supplement. Used
together with other herbs for fatigue, dizziness, irregular menstruation,
deficient menses, and recovery from childbirth and illness.
,.
Ou Jie Di Huang Wan For liver and kidney yin and blood deficiency resulting in dry, red and itchy
eyes, poor eyesight, and excessive tearing. J!/11?
Panax Ginsena Extract A liauid extract of 6 vear old red ainsena roots. Said to increase endurance.
Pe Min Kan Wan For sinus problems and allergies. Contains pharmaceutical drug If/IIi;!
chlorpheniramine.
Peach Kernel Pills An herbal laxative for constipation. These are used to moisten the intestines.
Peking Ling Chih (Reishi) & A combination of ling chih (ganoderma, reishi) mushroom and royal jelly. ,tillS•
Roval Jelly Strenathens the lunas, spleen and liver and is said to promote lona life.
Ping Chuan Pill For coughs and shortness of breath caused by deficient lung qi and yin ~
(sometimes worse in the evening, or after over-exertion.) This condition is
often diagnosed as asthma.
Placenta Restorative Tonic for blood and qi depletion after childbirth, miscarriage, abortion, or ~
Compound depletina illness.
Po Sum On Medicated oil for aches and pains in joints or muscles. ,tM!ib
Ren Shen Zai Zao Wan Stroke recovery and prevention; also used for bell's palsy.
-
Shi Lin Tona Effective in Iaroe doses for dissolving and preventing kidney stones. ~
Shih Chuan Da Pu Wan Boosts energy (qi) and blood, strengthens and nourishes spleen (general
tonic)
Shou Wu Pian Taken regularly it is said to nourish the hair, increase vigor, preserve
-
youthfulness, strengthen the sexual function and lengthen life. Commonly
used in China for alopecia, and to prevent hair from aravina. ~
Tienchi Ginseng Tablets Good geriatric tonic uses pseudo ginseng for vascular system. Promotes
circulation, yet restrains bleeding,
Tung Shueh Pills For painful arthritis like conditions known as bi-syndrome. Sometimes useful
for fibromyalgia when combined with liver tonics.
-
Wu ChaSeng Highijrade extract said to have adaptogen properties and is sometimes ~
used to reduce jet lag. Also used to "brighten the mind" before examinations,
I performances and other mentally challenging events.
Wu Chi Pai Feng Wan Tonifies blood and qi, warms the uterus, and resolves stagnation of liver
-....-
Tablets blood. Used for menstrual disorders due to deficiency or cold, including lack
of menstruation, painful menstruation, or infertility.
Yang Rong Wan/ Ginseng All purpose tonic for longevity. """"
Tonic Pills
Zhi Sou Ding Chuan Wan For acute cough with labored breathing related to asthma or bronchial
-
I phlegm.
Zi Sheng Wan Used for a variety of digestive disturbances, particularly poor appetite, food
stagnation, and malnutrition.
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Common Patent Medicines by Category PATENT MEDICINES
1. Tonics Bao He Wan

Ba Zhen Wan Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan
I
Ge Jie Da Bu Wan
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan 11. Herbs for Hepatopathy, Cholecystitis and
Ling Zhi 100% Chinese Lucid Ganoderma Cholelithiasis
Oral Liquid of Ginseng and Royal Jelly Li Dan Pian
Qing Chun Bao • LiGan Pian
Rengseng Yang Rang Wan
Shen Qi Da Bu Wan 12. Herbs for Urinary Diseases and Stool
Shi Quan Da Bu Wan Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
You GuiWan Qian Lie Xian
ZuoGuiWan Run Chang Wan
Shi Lin Tong
2. Herbs for the Prevention and Treatment of
Cold and Flu 13. Herbs for Wind-Cold Dampness, Arthritis,
BoJiWan Arthralgia
Chun Xiong Chao Tiao Wan Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan
Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji Guan Jie Wan
Sang Ju Pian Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tong Pian
Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan Hua Tuo Die Da Feng Shi Gao
Yin Qiao Pills Kang Gu Zeng Sheng Pian
Te Xiao Yao Tong Ling
3. Herbs for Heat Clearing and Detoxification Tian Qui Du Zong Wan
Chuan Xin Lian Pian Xiao Huo Luo Dan
r""'' • Niu Huang Jie Du Pian
14. Herbs for Blood Disorder
4. Herbs for Dispelling Wind & Fire Dang GuiWan
Huang Lian Shang Qiang Pian • Dan Shen Pian
Long Dan Xie Gan Wan
Qing Fei Ye Huo Pian 15. Herbs for Stroke, Hemiplegia
Rengshen Zai Zao Wan
5. Antitussive, Expectorants & Anti-Asthmatics • Tian Ma Wan
ErChen Wan
Luo Han Guo Zhi Ke Chong Ji 16. Herbs for Insomnia, Neurasthenia
Ping Chuan Wan An Shen Bu Xin Wan
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan Bu NaoWan
Xiao KeWan Tian Wan Bu Xin Dan
6. Herbs for Antiarrythmics 17. Herbs for Diabetes

An Shen Bu Xin Wan Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan • Yu Quan Wan
Dong Chong Xia Cao Jiao Nang
18. Herbs for Trauma
7. Herbs for Hypertension, Cholesterol and Yun Nan Bai Yao Caps
Weight Loss • Yun Nan Bai Yao Powder
Du Zhong Jiang Yao Pian
Fat Reducing Slimming Tea 19. Herbs for Women
Lower Cholesterol Capsules Da BuYinWan
Natural Slimming Capsules Geng Nian Ling
San Zha Jiang Zhi Wan Nuan Gong Yun Zi Wan
Shou Fu Jiang Zhi Jian Fei Wan Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan
XiaoKeWan Yu Dai Wan
Yu QuanWan Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan
8. Herbs for Gastrointestinal Disease 20. Herbs for Allergy, Ears and Eyes
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan BiYanWan
• Yuan Hu Zhi Tong Jiao Nang Cai Feng Zhen Zhu
Qing Re An Chuang Wan
9 Herbs for Soothing the Liver & Invigorating the Er Ming Zuo Ci Wan
Spleen & Regulating the Stomach Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
Shu Gan Wan Qi Jue Di Huang Wan
• Xiao Yao Wan
21. Herbs for Alopecia, Hair Loss
10. Herbs for Digestive Systems ShouWu Chih
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan • Shou Wu Pian
Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan
GuiPiWan 22. Herbs for Insomnia, Sleeping
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan An Mian Pian
Jian Pi Wan • Suan Zao Ren Tang Pian
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Wan

TOPICAL APPLICATIONS
Product Indication Notes
I
ABC Plaster Injuries, aches and pains Hot
Anti-Rheumatic Plaster Re-injured joints or other tissues Aromatic

(Tientsin Drug)
Axe brand oil Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Bao Zhen Gao/ Shang Yao Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Plasters
Chili Plasters Injuries, aches and pains Hot
Ching Wan Hung Abrasions, cuts, and open wounds Best burn cream, heals tissue,
(Great Wall) can be applied to open wounds
to reduce scarring, and heals
bleedina hemorrihoids
Compound Prescribed Abrasions, cuts, and open wounds For non-healing or infected open
Watermelon Frost (Guilinl wounds with redness and swelling
Dit DatJow Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Good at tissue repair and healing
tears, contusions, and bruises bums, stopping bleeding, reducing
pain and swelling as well as
long term wound care. Based on
formula Qi Li San or Die Da Wan
Die Da Wan Hua Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Good on burns
(Jinaxiutana Pharm. l tears, contusions, and bruises
Die-Da Analgesic Essence Tissue damage from trauma, strains,
(China National) tears contusions and bruises
Dr. Bob's Medicated oil Injuries, aches and pains Warm to neutral
(Blue Poppy)
Dr. Shir's Liniment Joint strain or sprain
(Spring Wind brand)
Dragon Fire Liniment Injuries, aches and pains Hot
(Oriental Herb Co.)
Dragon's Blood Liniment Tissue damage from trauma, strains, For swelling and pain when there
(Blue Poppy) tears contusions and bruises is no redness or heat
E Mei Shan Plasters Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Eagle oil Over-worked, exhausted muscles, Strong pain reliever

laeneral after-workout soreness and oain
Essential Balm Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
Igeneral after-workout soreness and pain
Fast Patch (Wei Labs) Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Long term use plaster for healing
tears, contusions, and bruises injuries
Felursa Plaster For Bruise Tissue damage from trauma, strains,
(Zhan 'iana) tears contusions, and bruises
Feng Liu Sing Tincture Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Warm
tears, contusions, and bruises
Flower oil Injuries, aches and pains Warm to neutral
(Shanghai medicines)
Golden sunshine patches/ Over-worked, exhausted muscles, Cool
sprav cream Ioeneral after-workout soreness and pain
Green Willow liniment Injuries, aches and pains Hot
-
(Blue Pooovl
Hua To's Eight Immortal's Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Designed for training as well as
Iron Palm (Oriental Herb Co. l tears contusions and bruises injury
Hua To's Eight Immortals Tissue damage from trauma, strains, For post trauma healing
DitDaJow tears, contusions, and bruises
(Oriental herb Co.)
Hua Tuo Plasters (Kwang Injuries, aches and pains
-
Chow United)
Huo Lu Medicated Oil (East Tissue damage from trauma, strains,
West USA) tears, contusions, and bruises
Huo Tuo Plasters Injuries, aches and pains Warm
(Jingxiutang Pharm.}
Imperial Phoenix Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Training formula, hot
(Oriental Herb Co. l tears contusions, and bruises
Iron Fist Liniment Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Designed for training as well as
(Oriental Herb Co. l tears, contusions, and bruises injury
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Product Indication Notes
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Iron Hand Liniment Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Designed for training as well as
lEast Earth) tears, contusions, and bruises injury
Jade Goddess Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Training formula, tissue repair,
I Oriental Herb Co.) tears contusions, and bruises cooling
Joseph's Si Chi Pain Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
reiievina oil eneral after-workout soreness and pain
King Care Arthritis Pain Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Formula
King Care Original Formula Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
eneral after-workout soreness and pain
King Care Sports Pain Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
Formula _general after-workout soreness and pain
Kou Pi Analgesic Plasters Injuries, aches and pains Warm
(Tientsin Drug)
Kou Pi Analgesic Plasters Injuries, aches and pains Warm
(Bei"ing Tung Jen Tang)
Kupico Plaster Re-injured joints or other tissues Aromatic
(Great Wall Brand)
Kwan Loong Injuries, aches and pains Warm to neutral, also indicated
for itching
Mao She Xiang San Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Xiong Dan Rheumatic oil
(Kwangchow)
Mopiko Over-worked, exhausted muscles, Indicated for pain as well as itch
Igeneral after-workout soreness and pain from insect bites and eczema
Musk Anti-Contusion Re-injured joints or other tissues Aromatic
Plasters (Tian"in Drug)
Musk plaster Re-injured joints or other tissues Aromatic
(Jingxiutang Pharm)
Musk Rheumatic oil 1. Re-injured joints or other tissues Aromatic and warm
(Guangdong Medicines) 2. ln"uries, aches and pains
Musk Rheumatism- Re-in jured joints or other tissues Aromatic
Expelling Plasters
(Guilin Fourth Pharm.)
Ni TianNee Tin Tong Oil Joint strain or sprain
Notoginseng Herbal Over-worked, exhausted muscles, Camphor free

Analaesic Liniment eneral after-workout soreness and oain
Notoginseng Herbal Injuries, aches and pains Warm to neutral
Analgesic Liniment
(Guangxi Med.)
Po Sum On Injuries, aches and pains Warm to neutral, good massage oil
for sore muscles
Porous Capsicum Plaster Injuries, aches and pains Hot
Red Dragon Balm Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Salonpas Plasters Injuries, aches and pains Warm to neutral, focused on pain
San qi powder Bleeding, external and internal, severe
-
bruising
Shang Shi Bao Zhen Re-in jured joints or other tissues Aromatic and warm
Medicated Plaster
(Shanghai Med. Works)
Shaoiin Dee Oat Jow Tissue damage from trauma, strains, For acute injury with redness and
(Blue Poppy) tears, contusions, and bruises swelling
Sprain Ointment (Blue Joint strain or sprain
Poppy)
Spring Wind Herbal Muscle Joint strain or sprain
and Joint rub (Sprino Wind)
Stop Pain (Blue Poppy) Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
Three Angels Liniment Red painful muscles and joints due to Cool - red painful muscles & joints
(Blue Poppy) chronic injury, rheumatoid arthritis, gout due to chronic Injury, rheumatoid
arthritis, gout
Tie Bi (Oriental Herb Co.) Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Training formula, cooling
tears, contusions, and bruises
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Product lnd1cat1on Notes

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Tleh Ta Yao Gin Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Great on severe bruises
(Chu Kiang Brandl tears, contusions and bruises
Tieh Ta Yao Gin Tissue damage from trauma, strains,
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(United Pharm.) tears contusions and bruises
Tieh Ta Yao Jlu 1. Abrasions, cuts, and open wounds Great on "Qi bum" and abrasions
(Five Photos brand) 2. Tissue damage from trauma, strains,
tears contusions and bruises
Tlen chi powder Bleeding, external and internal, severe
bruising
-
Tiger Balm Red 1. Injuries, aches and pains Warm
2. Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
general after-workout soreness and pain
Tiger balm white Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
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Tokhuon Plasters Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Wan Hua Oil (United Pharm) 1. Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Good for hard swellings, bums,
tears, contusions, and bruises necrotic wounds
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2. Abrasions cuts, and open wounds
White Dragon Balm Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
White Flower oil Over-worked, exhausted muscles, Cool
White Tiger Liniment Red painful muscles and joints due to Cool - red painful muscles & joints
(Oriental Herb Co.) chronic injury, rheumatoid arthritis, gout due to chronic Injury, rheumatoid
arthritis, gout
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White Patch (Wei Labs) Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Wood lock oil Over-worked, exhausted muscles,

Wu yang Plaster for bruise Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Better than ice on acute injuries
-
tears contusions and bruises
Xi Shang Le Ding Joint strain or sprain
(Pham. Factory of TCM)
Xin Fang Shang Shi Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Bao Zhen Gao Plasters
IShanahai Med. Works)
Yang Cheng Medicated Tissue damage from trauma, strains, Similar to Wu Yang brand
Herbal Plaster tears, contusions and bruises
Yun Xlang Jin Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Yun Xiang Jing liniment Injuries, aches and pains Hot

CYulinl
Yunnan Belyao liniment Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
Yunnan Balyao Plasters Over-worked, exhausted muscles,
Yunnan Baiyao Powder, 1. Bleeding, external and internal, severe The stop-bleeding formula, open
bruising wounds
2. Abrasions, cuts, and open wounds
Zhang Gu Shul (Yulin Drug) 1. Joint strain or sprain Aromatic. "Heal bone water". Great
2. Re-injured joints or other tissues on any joint pain including carpel
tunnel, overuse soreness and
tennis elbow. Apply to feet before
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standing_ for hours.
Zhltong Gao/ Shang Yao Injuries, aches and pains Warm
Plasters
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U.S. HERBAL MANUFACTURERS
Key Table for Herbal Manufacturers
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Manufacturer Key Manufacturer Key
Blue Poppy BP Health Concerns HC
China Herb Company CHC Kan Herbals Kan
Chinese Modular Solutions CMS Metage nics MG
East Tao Pharmacy ETHP ProBotanixx Pro
Evergreen Herbs EVG The Three Treasure TTT
Far East Summit FES Women's Treasure Formula WT
Golden Flower Chinese Herbs GFCH
A listing of manufacturers contact can be found on page 391.
Syndrome Types US Formula and Manufacturer
Abdominal Accumulation of cold 1. Purge Cold (CMS); 2. Balance Cold (EVG)

Pain in the abdomen
Milk and food 1. Meal Mover (CMS); 2. Purge Qi (CMS); 3. Morning Glory (ETHP);
retention 4. Chzyme (HC); 5. Quiet Digestion (HC); 6. Gl Harmony (EVG)
Middle jiao deficient1. Purge Cold (CMS); 2. Astragalus Formula (GFCH); 3. Gl Tonic
cold (EVG)
Qi and blood 1. Corydalis Formula (GFCH); 2. Purge Blood (CMS); 3. Invigorate
stagnation the Collaterals (Kan); 4. San Qi Tablets (GFCH); 5. Resolve Lower
(EVG); 6. Meridian Passage (Kan); 7. Channel Flow (HC)
Acne Stomach and spleen 1. Skin Balance + Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 2. CoptiDetox (Kan);
damp heat 3. Coptis Relieve Toxicity Formula (GFCH); 4. Detox Compound
(CHC); 5. Purge Heat+ Phlogisticlean (CMS); 6. LD4n (Pro); 7.
Flavor 21 (ETHP); 8. Dematrol PS + Herbal ENT (EVG); 9. Colorful
Phoenix Pearl Combo (Kan)
Disharmony between 1. Smooth Passage + Break Into a Smile (TTT); 2. Woman's
the Chong and Ren Balance +Two Immortals (HC); 3. Heavenly Water (HC)- heart and
spleen deficiency; 4. Jade Shining + Er Xian Tang Plus (ETHP); 5.
Women's Journey (Kan); 6. Wise Woman's Well (CMS); 7. PM-637
+ ME-523 (Pro); 8. Free and Easy Wanderer Plus (GFCH); 9. Calm
(EVG)
Amenorrhea Liver and kidney 1. Unicorn Pearl (WT)- Yin xu; 2. Ease Journey-Yin (WT); 3. Quiet
deficiency Contemplative (Kan)- Yang xu; 4. Ease Journey-Yang (WT); 5.
Warm the Mansion (WT); 6. Balance Cold (EVG); 7. Gracious Power
(Kan); 8 Astra Essence (HC); 9.Nine Flavor Tea (HC)
Qi and blood 1. Precious Sea (WT); 2. Women's Precious (Kan); 3. Eight
deficiency Treasures (HC); 4. Gather Vitality (Kan); 5. Imperial Tonic (EVG); 6.
Marrow Plus (HC)
Qi and blood 1. Women's Rhythm (Kan); 2. Women's Chamber (Kan); 3. Channel
stagnation Flow (HC); 4. Cramp Bark Plus (HC); 5. Menotrol (EVG)
Phlegm damp 1. Clear the Palace (WT); 2. Lucid Channel (Kan); 3. Disperse the
retention Moisture (CMS); 4. Women's Chamber (Kan); 5. Resolve Lower
(EVG)
Asthma Dormant cold in the 1. Minor Blue Dragon (HC); 2. AS-135 (Pro); 3. Minor Bluegreen
lung - acute stage Dragon Formula (GFCH); 4. Respitrol Cold (EVG); 5. Blue Green
Lung Clearing Formula (Kan); 6. AllerEase (BP); Note: If external
cold signs present, add C0-195 (Pro)
Phlegm heat in the 1. AS-137 (Pro); 2. Clear Air (HC); 3. Chest Relief (CMS); 4.
lung - acute stage Respitrol Heat (EVG); 5. Pineliia Phlegm Dispersing (Kan); Note:
With profuse yellow sputum, add Fritillaria and Pinellia Syrup
(GFCH)
Spleen and lung 1.Astre C (HC); 2. IM-401 (Pro); 3. Prosperous Farmer (Kan); 4.
qi deficiency Six Gentlemen Formula (GFCH); 5. Strengthen Lung (CMS); 6. Six
- remission stage GenHemen (HC); 7. Modified Astragalus & Ginseng (BP); 8. Immune
+(EVG)
Lung and kidney 1. Ginseng and Gecko Herbal Formula (HC); 2. Dynamic Warrior
qi deficiency (Kan); 3. Strengthen Kidney (CMS); 4. Mo Plus (ETHP); 5. Respitrol
- remission stage Deficient (EVG); 6. Cordyceps 3 (EVG)
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Back Pain Damp cold 1. AR-125 (Pro); 2. Mobility 2 (HC); 3. Meridian Circulation (Kan);
4. Mobility 3 (HC); 5. Impediment Magic (BP); 6. Flex CD + Back
Support Acute (EVG) l""i·
Damp heat 1. Golden Rose (ETHP); 2. Unlocking Formula + Drain Dampness
(HC); 3. Dang Gui & Anemarrhena (BP); 4. Flex Heat + Back ,tlfllt<
Support Acute (EVG)
Blood stagnation 1. Meridian Passage (Kan); 2. TR-797 (Pro); 3. New Resinall K (HC);
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4. Traumanex + Back Support Acute (EVG); 5. Channel Flow (HC)
Kidney qi deficiency Kidney yin deficiency: 1. Nine Flavor Tea (HC); Kidney yang
deficiency: 1. Ll-487 (Pro); 2. B0-163 (Pro); 3. Dynamic Warrior
,.-.
(Kan); 4. MA-511 (Pro); 5. Back Support Chronic (EVG); 6. Angelica
and Eucommia (Kan); 7. Rehmannia 8 (HC); 8. Kidney Mansion (BP) ,_
Benign Damp heat 1. Akebia Moist Heat+ Unlocking Formula (HC); 2. Ul-821 (Pro); 3.
Prostate
Hypertrophy
Unlocking the Gate (CMS); 4. Ling Syndrome Formula (ETHP); 5. P- ,-.
Stalin or Saw Palmetto Complex (EVG); 6. Relieving Formula (Kan);
7. Clear the Root (TTT)
Kidney qi/yang 1. Essence Chamber+ Astra Essence (HC); 2. Strengthen the Root ~
deficiency (TTT); 3. Essential Yang Formula (GFCH); 4. Dynamic Warrior
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(Kan); 5. Replenish Essence (CMS); 6. MA-511 (Pro); 7. P-Statin or ~
Saw Palmetto Complex (EVG)
Blood stagnation 1. Unlocking Formula + Crampbark Plus (HC); 2. Stir Field of Elixir
(TTT); 3. Purge Blood (CMS); 4. Cinnamon and Poria Formula
(GFCH); 5. Women's Chamber (Kan); 7. Kai Tong Pian (ETHP); 8
Channel Flow (HC); 9. Resolve Lower (EVG) ~
Bi Syndrome Wandering Bi 1. Chase Wind, Penetrate Bone Formula (GFCH); 2. AR-125 (Pro);
(Painful
Obstruction
3. Flex (EVG); 4. Meridian Comfort (Kan); 5. Mobility 2 (HC) ,-.
Syndrome)
Painful Bi 1. Juan Bi Formula (GFCH); 2. AR-125 (Pro); 3. TCB2 Stephania
,_
Combination (MG); 4. Mobility 2 (HC); 5. Clear Channels (Kan); 6.
Fixed Bi
Flex Heat (EVG)
1. Bi Syndrome Formula (ETHP); 2. Meridian Circulation (Kan); 3.
-.
Channel Flow (HC); 4. Impediment Magic (BP); 5. Flex (EVG)
Febrile Bi 1. Smilax Compound (ETHP); 2. Flex Heat (EVG)
""""
Stubborn Bi 1. Meridian Passage (Kan); 2. PA-623 (Pro); 3. AC-Q (HC); 4. Flex -.
CD (EVG); Note: For patients with weak constitution or prolonged
Bi with liver and kidney deficiency, add any of the following: Du Huo ,.-.
and Loranthus Formula (GFCH), Mobility 3 (HC), or AR-127 (Pro)
Candidiasis Liver qi stagnation
with damp
1. Break Into a Smile + Central Mansion (TTT); 2. Bupleurum and
Tang Kuei Formula (GFCH); 3. Woman's Balance (HC); 4. Yellow
,_,
Xiao Yao San (ETHP); 5. PM-637 (Pro); 6. Harmonize Liver-Spleen
(CMS); 7. V-Statin (EVG); 8. Phellostatin (HC); 10. Unlocking (HC); l!!!lle
11. Modified Perilla & Mentha (BP); 12. Gentiana Complex (EVG)
Damp heat 1. Aquilaria 22 + Colostroplex (HC); 2. Drain the Jade Valley (WT); .,.
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disturbance 3. A.V.D. (ETHP); 4. Purge Damp Heat (CMS); 5. CY-207 (Pro); 6.
Phellostatin (HC); 7. V-Statin (EVG)
Lung and kidney qi 1. Energy E (ETHP); 2. Quiet Contemplative+ Wise Judge (Kan); 3.
deficiency Phellostatin (HC); 4. CY-207 + IM-401 (Pro); 5. Harmonize Spleen-
Kidney (CMS) ~
Canker Sores Excessive heat 1. Coptis Relieve Toxicity Formula (GFCH); 2. CoptiDetox (Kan); 3.
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Gardenia Complex (EVG); 4. Cool the Stomach (Kan); 5. Copticlear
accumulation
(Kan); 6. Coptis Purge Fire (HC)
,.-.
Deficient fire flaring 1. Temper Fire (Kan); 2. Rehmannia and Scrophularia Formula
up (GFCH); 3. Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 4. Great Yin (HC); 5. Nourish
(EVG)
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Carpal Tunnel Qi and blood 1. Arm Support (EVG)
Syndrome stagnation
Cataract Liver and kidney 1. Nine Flavor Tea+ Fertile Garden (HC); 2. Heaven Age Tea
deficiency (ETHP); 3. Replenish Essence (CMS); 4. Ll-487 (Pro); 5. Brighten
the Eyes + Strengthen the Root (TTT); 6. Bright Eye Rehmannia
(Kan); 7. Nourish Essence Formula (GFCH); 8. Nourish (EVG)
Spleen qi deficiency 1. Arouse Vigor (Kan); 2. Astra 8 (HC); 3. Tonify Qi and Ease the
Muscles (TTT); 4. Energy K (ETHP); 5. Tonify Qi (CMS); 6. Ginseng ~
and Astragalus Formula (GFCH); 7. Raise Qi (HC)
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- Syndrome Types
US Formula and Manufacturer
Liver heat 1. Bend Bamboo (TTT); 2. Ming Mu Formula (GFCH); 3. Clear

Vision (CHC); G. Plus + Wollberry Compound (ETHP)
Chronic Qi deficiency 1. Move Mountains (CMS); 2. EN-261 (Pro); 3. Prosperous Farmer
Fatigue (Kan); 4. Salvia 10 Formula (GFCH); 5. Vibrant (EVG); 6. Astra 8
Syndrome (HC)
Qi and blood 1. Eight Treasures (HC); 2. Tonify Blood (CMS); 3. Ginseng
deficiency Nourishing Formula (GFCH); 4. EN-261 (Pro); 5. Women's Precious
(Kan); 6. Marrow Plus (HC); 7. Imperial Tonic (EVG)
Yin deficiency 1. Fertile Garden (HC); 2. Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 3. Tonify Moisture
(CMS); 4. R. Plus (ETHP); 5. Nourish Essence Formula (GFCH);
6. Quiet Contemplative (Kan); 7. Vibrant+ Imperial Tonic (EVG); 8.
Anti-Nue Boost the Qi (BP)
Yang deficiency 1. Rehmannia (HC); 2. Strengthen Kidney (CMS); 3. Dynamic
Warrior (Kan); 4. Energy D (ETHP); 5. Essential Yang Formula
(GFCH); 6. MA-511 (Pro); 7. Virility Tabs (HC); 8. Vibrant+ Kidney
Yang Tonic (EVG)
Spleen Qi and Heart 1. Gather Vitality (Kan); 2. Shen-Gem (HC); 3. Peaceful Spirit
blood deficiency Formula (GFCH); 4. Energy A (ETHP); 5. Calm the Spirit (TTT); 6.
Vibrant + Schisandra ll.Z (EVG)
Common Cold Wind Cold 1. Dispel Invasion (Kan); 2. C0-195 (Pro); 3. Respitrol Cold (EVG)
Wind Heat 1. Initial Defense (Kan); 2. C0-197 (Pro); 3. Yin Qiao (Kan); 4.
Yin Chiao Formula (GFCH); 5. Zhong Gan Ling (Kan); 6. Lonicera
Complex (EVG); 7. Yin Chao Jin (HC); 8. Yin Chao Junior (HC); 9.
Cold Away (HC); 10. lsatis Gold (HC); 11. Cold Quell (BP)
Wind cold with 1. Early Comfort (Kan); 2. Quiet Digestion (HC); 3. Yin Chao Junior
internal damp (HC) (for children)
Common cold with 1. IM-401 (Pro); 2. Jade Windscreen (Kan); 3. Jade Screen (TTT);
weak constitution 4. Astra-C (HC); 5. Herbal Sentinel-Yang (TTT); 6. Consolidate
Qi (CMS); 7. Lonicera Complex or Respitrol Cold with Immune+
(EVG); 8. Yin Chao Junior (HC); 9. Cold Quell (BP)
Half exterior and half 1. Minor Bupleurum (Kan); 2. AL-113 (Pro); 3. Shaoyang Formula
interior pattern (ETHP); 4. Ease 2 (HC)
Conjunctivitis Wind heat 1. Yin Chao Jin + New Astra 18 Diet (HC); 2. Yin Chiao Formula +
Coptis Relieve Toxicity Formula (GFCH); 3. Expel Wind Heat (TTT);
4. Initial Defense (Kan); 5. Clear Lungs (CHC); 6. C0-197 (Pro); 7.
Purge Heat (CMS); 8 Lonicera Complex (EVG)
Liver/gallbladder fire 1. Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 2. Drain Fire (TTT); 3. Quell Fire (Kan);
4. R.D.Y. (ETHP); 5. Detox Compound (CHC); 6. LD-477 (Pro); 7.
Gentiana Drain Fire Formula (GFCH); 8. Purge Damp Heat (CMS);
9. Gentiana Complex (EVG)
Constipation Heat 1. Gentle Senna (HC); 2. HE 349 (Pro); 3. Gentle Lax Excess (EVG);
4. Max Lax (CMS)
Qi stagnation 1. Disperse Qi + Purge Qi (CMS); 2. Relaxed Wanderer (Kan);
3. Gentle Lax + Gl Harmony (EVG); 4. Aquilaria 22 (HC); 5. Free
the Flow (BP); Note: qi, blood, yin, and yang deficiency with qi
stagnation and some blood stasis commonly seen in older patients
Qi deficiency 1. Smooth Response (Kan); 2. Gentle Lax Deficient (EVG)
Blood deficiency 1. Tonify Blood (CMS) + Smooth Response (Kan); 2. Gl Lax+

Schisandra ll.Z (EVG); 3. Marrow Plus (HC)
Yin deficiency 1. Smooth Response (Kan) +Quiet Contemplative (Kan); 2. Nine
Flavor Tea (HC); 3. Gl Lax+ Nourish Fluids (EVG)
Yin cold 1. Dynamic Warrior (Kan); 2. Purge Cold (CMS); 3. Po Plus (ETHP);
4. Gentle Lax+ Kidney Yang Tonic (EVG)
Cough Phlegm heat with 1. Golden Qi (BP); 2. Lung Qi Jr. (BP) pediatric formula
a liver-spleen
disharmony
Depression Liver qi stagnation 1. Free and Easy Wanderer (Kan); 2. Break Into a Smile (TTT); 3.
Shine (EVG); 4. Heavenly Water (HC)
Liver fire 1. Woman's Balance (HC) + Gl-337 (Pro); 2. Coptis Purge Fire (HC);
3. Shine + Circulation SJ (EVG); Note: Add Smooth Response (Kan)
if dry stool present
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Stagnation of 1. Purge Phlegm (CMS); 2. Clear the Soul + Break Into a Smile
phlegm (TTT); 3. Shine (EVG); 4. Peaceful Shen (Kan); 5. Escape Restraint
(HC)
Impairment of mind 1. Shen Gem (HC); 2. SL-749 (Pro); 3. Shine (EVG); Note: The
above can be used in combination
Deficiency of heart 1. SL-749 (Pro); 2. Calm Spirit (HC); 3. Shen Gem (HC); 4. Peaceful
and spleen Shen (Kan); 5. Schisandra Z:ZZ (EVG)
Yin deficiency 1. Nine Flavor Tea (HC) + PM-637 (Pro); 2. Woman's Balance (HC);
3. Calm Z:ZZ (EVG); Note: Celestial Emperor's Blend (Kan) can be
combined with either of the above to strengthen the effect
Diabetes UpperXiao 1. Tonify Moisture (CMS); 2. Herbal Sentinel-Yin (TTT); 3. Wise
- lung heat and Judge (Kan); 4. Equilibrium (EVG); 5. Myrtle Seng (HC)
consumption of body
fluid
MiddleXiao 1. Jade Spring Nourishing (Kan); 2. Chemo-Support (TTT); 3. Tonify
- stomach fire with Moisture (CMS); 4. TCB14 Trichosantes Combination (MG); 5.
consumption of yin Equilibrium (EVG); 6. Clearing (HC); 7. DiaQuell (BP); Note: For
fire in the stomach and intestines with constipation, add Smooth
Response (Kan); Note: Qi & yin insufficiency with heat and possible
minor blood stasis
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Lower Xiao - kidney 1. Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 2. TCB 7 (Comus Combination) (MG);
yin deficiency 3. Temper Fire (Kan); 4. Equilibrium + Nourish (EVG); Note: For
profuse urination with doudy urine, add Restore Integrity (Kan)
LowerXiao 1. Dynamic Warrior (Kan); 2. Rehmannia 8 (HC); 3. Astra Essence
- deficiency of both (HC); 4. Equilibrium + Imperial Tonic (EVG); Note: The above can be
yin and yang combined with Restore Integrity (Kan)
Diarrhea Damp cold (wind 1. Early Comfort (Kan)
cold)
Damp heat (summer 1. Copticlear (Kan); 2. CoptiDetox (Kan); 3. Phellostatin (HC); 4. Gl
heat) Care II (EVG); 5. Coptis Purge Fire (HC)
Retention of food 1. Meal Mover (CMS); 2. Quiet Digestion (HC); 3. Purge Qi (CMS);
4. Chzyme (HC); 5. Gl Harmony (EVG)
Disharmony between 1. Harmonize Liver and Spleen (CMS); 2. lrritease (Kan); 3. Ease 2
the liver and spleen (HC); Note: Strengthen Spleen (CMS) may be added; 4. Modified
Perilla & Mentha (BP); 5. Calm (EVG)
Spleen and stomach 1. Source Qi (HC); 2. Gl Tonic (EVG)
deficiency
Kidney yang 1. Purge Cold (CMS) + Consolidate Qi (CMS); 2. Virility Tabs (HC);
deficiency 3. Kidney Tonic Yang (EVG)
Dysmenorrhea Qiandblood 1. Stir-Field of Elixir (WT); 2. Purge Blood (CMS); 3. Women's
stagnation Rhythm (Kan); 4. Crampbark Plus (HC); 5. Women's Chamber
(Kan); 6. Mense Ease (EVG); 7. Phoenix Rising (BP)
Damp cold 1. Women's Journey (Kan); 2. Warm the Menses (WT); 3. Warm the
Mansion (WT); 4. Cramp Bark Plus (HC); 5. Balance Cold (EVG)
Damp heat 1. Drain Redness (WT); 2. Quell Fire (Kan); 3. Gentiana Drain Fire
Formula (GFCH); 4. Unlocking (HC); 5. V-Statin (EVG)
Qi and blood 1. Women's Precious (Kan); 2. Precious Sea (WT); 3. Eight
deficiency Treasures (HC); 4. Marrow Plus (HC); 5. Imperial Tonic (EVG)
Liver and kidney 1. Unicorn Pearl (WT); 2. Astra Essence (HC)
deficiency
Ear Infection Acute type from wind 1. Yin Chao Jin + lsatis Gold (HC); 2. Initial Defense + Quell Fire
heat or gallbladder (Kan); 3. Children's Herbal Sentinal + Expel Wind Heat (TTT) (initial
damp heat stage); 4. Expel Wind Heel + Drain Fire (TTT) (severe cases); 5.
lsatis Compound (ETHP); 6. Purge Damp Heat (CMS); 7. Herbal
ENT(EVG)
Chronic type - yin 1. Nine Flavor Tea +Astra C (HC); 2. Ease the Journey- Yin
fluid deficiency (TTT); 3. Strengthen Kidney (CMS); 4. Energy L + Sheng Mal San
Plus (ETHP); 5. Rehmannia and Scrophularia Formula (GFCH); 6.
Temper Fire (Kan)
Early Qi deficiency 1. Arouse Vigor (Kan); 2. Source Qi (HC); 3. Ginseng and Astragalus
Menstrual Formula (GFCH); 4. Gather Vitality (Kan); 5. Imperial Tonic (EVG); 6.
Cyde Raise Qi (HC); 7. Added Flavors Supplement the Center and Boost
theQi (BP)
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Blood heat -' yang 1. Cool the Menses (WT}; 2. Clear Empty Heat and Cool the Menses
heat (WT}; 3. Unlocking (HC}; 4. Gardenia Complex (EVG}
Blood heat- liver qi 1. Woman's Balance (HC}; 2. PM-637 (Pro}; 3. Free Flow (WT}; 4.
stagnation Free and Easy Wanderer Plus (GFCH}; 5. Calm (EVG}; Note: Above
products may be used in combination with Cool the Menses (WT}
Blood heat 1. Temper Fire (Kan}; 2. Calm+ Nourish (EVG}; 3. Great Yin (HC}
- deficient heat
Eczema Acute stage - damp 1. Skin Balance (HC}; 2. ZiCao Compound (ETHP}; 3. Golden Balm
heat (ETHP} (topical use}; 4. Coptis Relieve Toxicity Formula {GFCH}; 5.
Clear Lustre {TIT}; 6. Clear Skin {CHC}; 7. Phlogisticlean (CMS}; 8.
Quell Fire {Kan}; 9. CY-207 {Pro}; 10. Silerex + Gentiana Complex
{EVG}
Chronic stage - 1. Eight Treasures {HC}; 2. Glorious Sea {TIT}; 3. Energy C {ETHP};
blood/fluid deficiency 4. Tonify Moisture {CMS}; 5. Eight Immortals Formula {GFCH};
6. Luminescence {Kan}; 7. Marrow Plus {HC}; 8. Dermatrol PS +
Nourish {EVG}
Gastric Pain Stomach cold 1. Purge Cold {CMS}; 2. Gl Tonic {EVG}
(Stomachache)
Retention of food 1. Meal Mover {CMS}; 2. Purge Qi {CMS}; 3. Quiet Digestion {HC};
4. Chzyme {HC}
Liver qi attacking the 1. Break Into a Smile {TIT}; 2. Disperse Qi {CMS}; 3. Shu Gan {HC};
stomach 4. Gl Harmony {EVG}
Stomach fire 1. Gl-335 {Pro}; 2. Gl-337 {Pro}; 3. Cool the Stomach {Kan}; 4.
Coptis Purge Fire {HC}; 5. Gl Care {EVG}; Note: The above can
be used with PM-637 {Pro}, Woman's Balance {HC}, or Relaxed
Wanderer {Kan}
Stagnation o1 blood 1. VA-841 {Pro}+ Break Into a Smile {TIT); 2. Purge Blood {BOP};
3. Invigorate the Collaterals {Kan}; 4. Channel Flow (HC}; 5.
Circulation SJ {EVG}
Stomach yin 1. Jade Spring (TIT}; 2. Tonify Moisture {CMS}; 3. Wise
deficiency Judge {Kan}; 4. Clearing {HC}; 5. Nourish Fluids {EVG}
Deficient cold of the 1. Purge Cold {CMS}; 2. New Astra 8 {HC}; 3. Gl Tonic {EVG}
spleen and stomach
Glaucoma Liver qi stagnation 1. G. Plus {ETHP}; 2. Smooth Passage (TIT); 3. Woman's Balance
with liver fire {HC}; 4. Relaxed Wanderer {Kan}; 5. Free and Easy Wanderer
Plus {GFCH}; 6. PM-637 {Pro}; 7. Bright Eye Rehmannia {Kan}; 8.
Gardenia Complex {EVG}
Phlegm fire rising 1. Clear Phlegm {HC}; 2. CR-201 {Pro}; 3. PhL-11 {ETHP}; 4. Lucid
Channel {Kan}; 5. Purge Phlegm {CMS}; 6. Gentians Complex
{EVG}
Liver and kidney 1. Ming Mu Formula {GFCH}; 2. Wolfberry Compound {ETHP}; 3.
yin deficiency with Replenish Essence {CMS}; 4. Brighten the Eyes {TIT}; 5. Astra
empty fire Essence + Nine Flavor Tea (HC}; 6. Nourish {EVG}
Headache Wind cold 1. HA-341 {Pro}; 2. Head-Q {HC}; 3. Corydalin {EVG}; Note:
Combine with Dispel Invasion {Kan} or C0-195 {Pro} to increase
dispersing of wind cold. Combine with PA-621 {Pro} for rigidity and
pain in the nape and the back
Wind heat 1. Initial Defense {Kan); 2. Corydalin + Lonicera Complex {EVG);
3. Yin Chao Jin {HC); Note: Add Angelica Dahuricae {Bai Zhi} to
strengthen the action of stopping pain
Wind damp 1. HA-341 {Pro); 2. Head-Q {HC)
Liver yang 1. New Gastrodia Relieve Wind Formula {HC); 2. HB-345 {Pro);
hyperactivity 3. Purge Internal Wind {CMS); 4. Corydalin + Gastrodia Complex
{EVG); 5. Timely Assertion {Kan); Note: Add U.S. equivalents of Liu
Wei Di Huang Wan for presence of kidney yin deficiency
Kidney yin deficiency 1. Quiet Contemplative {Kan); 2. Strengthen Kidney {CMS); 3. Nine
Flavor Tea {HC); 4. Corydalin + Kidney Yin Tonic {EVG); Note: For
kidney yang deficiency use Rehmannia 8 {HC}
Blood deficiency 1. Women's Precious {Kan); 2. Tonify Blood {CMS}; 3. Eight
Treasures {HC}; 4. Migatrol {EVG); 5. Marrow Plus {HC)
Damp phlegm 1. Ascending Clarity {Kan); 2. Purge Phlegm {CMS); 3. Clear the
stagnation Soul {TIT); 4. Clear Phlegm {HC}; 5. Corydalin + Herbal DRX {EVG)
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Blood stagnation 1. Blood's Mansion (Kan): 2. Channel Flow (HC): 3. Celestial

Mansion (BP): 4. Corydalin + Circulation SJ (EVG)
Heart Disease Heart qi and blood 1. Red Stirring (TTT): 2. Invigorate the Collaterals (Kan): 3. Q.B.A.
stagnation (ETHP): 4. VA-841 (Pro): 5. Disperse Blood (CMS): 6. Cinnamon
and Poria Formula (GFCH); 7. Invigorate QB (CHC): 8. Circulation+
Herbal Analgesic (EVG); 9. Cool Salvia Formula (Kan): 10. Flavonex
(HC); 11. Cir-Q (HC)
Damp phlegm 1. Clear Phlegm (HC); 2. Limpid Sea (TTT); 3. Salvia 10 Formula
obstruction (GFCH): 4. Lucid Channel (Kan); 5. PhL II (ETHP): 6. Purge Phlegm
(CMS): 7. Circulation+ Herbal DRX (EVG)
Cold accumulation 1. Virility Tablets (HC); 2. Energy D (ETHP); 3. Purge Cold (CMS); 4.
Strengthen the Root (TTT); 5. Dynamic Warrior (Kan): 6. Circulation
+Kidney Tonic Yang (EVG)
Qi and yin deficiency 1. Wise Judge (Kan): 2. Sheng Mai San Plus (ETHP): 3. Strengthen
Heart+ Harmonize Heart-Lung (CMS); 4. Herbal Sentinel-Yin (TTT):
5. Heavenly Emperor's Formula (GFCH): 6. Marrow Plus (HC); 7.
Calm Spirit (HC): 8. Circulation + Imperial Tonic (EVG)
Hemorrhoids Spleen qi deficiency 1. Source Qi (HC); 2. Energy K (ETHP); 3. Soothe the Center (TTT);
and sinking 4. Prosperous Farmer (Kan): 5. Ginseng and Astragalus Formula
(GFCH): 6. Tonify Qi (CMS): 7. EN-261 (Pro): 8. Hemorrease (Kan):
9. Gl Care HMR (EVG)
Large intestine damp 1. Formula H (HC); 2. Wu Hua Formula (GFCH); 3. D.U. Compound
heat (ETHP); 4. Gl Care HMR + Gentle Lax (EVG)
Liver qi and blood 1. Bupleurum Entangled Qi Formula (HC); 2. Freeing the Moon
stagnation (TTT); 3. Free and Easy Wanderer Plus (GFCH); 4. Relaxed
Wanderer (Kan): 5. Gl Care HMR + Calm (EVG)
Herpes Liver qi stagnation 1. Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 2. Lotus Balm (ETHP) (topical
Simplex and with damp heat application); 3. Gentians Drain Fire Formula (GFCH); 4. Purge
Herpes Zoster Damp Heat (CMS); 5. LD-477 (Pro): 6. Quell Fire (Kan)
Dai meridian damp 1. Drain Dampness + Phellostatin (HC); 2. Coptis Relieve Toxicity
heat Formula (GFCH): 3. Jade Shining (ETHP): 4. Gentians Complex
(EVG)
Wind fire with qi 1. lsatis Gold + Clearing (HC); 2. Mountain Sophora (ETHP): 3. Viola
deficiency Clear Fire Formula (GFCH); 4. Initial Defense (Kan): 5. Gentians
Complex + Immune + (EVG)
HIV/AIDS Lung heat with 1. Enhance +Astra lsatis (HC): 2. Enhance + Clear Heat (HC); 3.
defensive qi Strengthen Lung + Purge Heat (CMS); 4. Resilience (CMS): 5. Jade
deficiency Screen+ B. Plus (ETHP): 6. IM-401 + C0-197 (Pro): 7. Immune+
Herbal ABX (EVG)
Blood and yin 1. Tremens and American Ginseng + Clear Heat (HC): 2. Harmonize
deficiency with Kidney-Heart+ Phlogisticlean (CMS); 3. Q.B.R. + A.V.B. (ETHP); 4.
empty heat Temper Fire (Kan); 5. Nourish the Root (TTT); 6. Nourish + Immune
+(EVG)
Heat toxin 1. Phellostatin + Coptis Purge Fire Formula (HC); 2. Akebia Moist
accumulation Heat Formula + Clear Heat (HC); 3. A.V.A. + Q.B.S. (ETHP); 4.
Purge Damp Heat+ Purge Heat (CMS): 5. Quell Fire (Kan): 6. LD-
477 (Pro): 7. Rehmannia and Scrophularia Formula+ Coptis Relieve
Toxicity Formula (GFCH); 8. Herbal ABX (EVG)
Spleen qi deficiency 1. Source Qi + Six Gentlemen (HC); 2. Energy K + SLB (ETHP); 3.
or sinking Wu Mei Wan Plus (ETHP): 4. Soothe the Center (TTT): 5. Astragalus
Formula + Ginseng and Astragalus Formula (GFCH): 6. Tonify Qi
(CMS); 7. Arouse Vigor (Kan): 8. Raise Qi (HC): 9. Gl Tonic (EVG)
Liver qi stagnation/ 1. Ease Plus + Bupleurum Entangled Formula (HC); 2. Calm
heart shen Dragon (Kan): 3. Shu Xie Tea (ETHP): 4. Free and Easy Wanderer
disturbance Plus (GFCH): 5. Relaxed Wanderer+ Compassionate Sage (Kan):
6. Freeing the Moon (TTT): 7. RE-699 (Pro): 8. Ease Strain+
Strengthen Heart (CMS): 9. Comfort Shen (CMS): 10. Calm Spirit+
Nourish Heart (FE); 11. Calm ZZZ (EVG)
Hypertensio~ Liver yang/fire rising 1. Coptis Purge Fire Formula + Ease Plus (HC); 2. Drain Fire (TTT);
3. Anchor the Yang (Kan): 4. R.D.Y. +Gentians Compound (ETHP):
5. LD-477 (Pro): 6. Gentians Drain Fire Formula (GFCH): 7. Purge
Damp Heat (CMS); 8. Gastrodia Complex (EVG)
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Damp phlegm 1. Clear Yang (TTT); 2. Pinellia Phlegm Dispersing Formula (Kan);
3. Purge Phlegm (CMS); 4. HB-345(Pro ); 5. Clear Phlegm (HC); 6.
Gastrodia Complex+ Cholisma (EVG)
Liver yang excess 1. Peaceful Sunset (TTT); 2. Bend Bamboo (TIT); 3. Wolfbeny
with yin deficiency Compound + Luo Bu Ma Compound (ETHP); 4. Ascending Clarity
(Kan); 5. Anchor the Yang (Kan); 6. Gastrodia Complex+ Nourish
(EVG)
Liver wind 1. Gastrodia Relieve Wind (HC); 2. Gastrodia and Uncaria Formula
(GFCH); 3. Purge Internal Wind (CMS); 4. G. Plus (ETHP); 5.
Gastrodia and Uncaria Wind Relief (Kan); 6. Gastrodia Complex
(EVG)
Qi, blood, and yin 1. Hyperquell (BP)
deficiency
Hyperthyroidism Qi stagnation with 1. Pinellia Phlegm Dispersing Formula (Kan); 2. Bupleurum D
phlegm obstruction Formula (GFCH); 3. Cluster Dissolving (CMS); 4. Thyrodex (EVG)
Liver fire 1. Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 2. Drain Fire + Smooth Passage (TTT);
3. Quell Fire (Kan) + Pinellia Phlegrn Dispersing Formula (Kan); 4.
R.D.Y. +Green Xiao Yao San (ETHP); 5. Detox Compound (CHC);
6. LD-477 (Pro); 7. Gentiana Drain Fire Formula (GFCH); 8. Purge
Damp Heat (CMS); 9. Thyrodex (EVG)
Heart and liver yin 1. Heavenly Emperor's Fonmula (GFCH); 2. Ming Mu Fonmula
deficiency (GFCH); 3. Calm Spirit+ Schisandra Dreams (HC); 4. Fertile Garden
(HC); 5. Energy S (ETHP); 6. Strengthen Liver + Strengthen Heart
(CMS); 7. Clear the Soul + Root the Spirit (TTT); 8. Thyrodex +
Nourish (EVG)
Hypochondriac Liver qi stagnation 1. Break Into a Smile (TTT); 2. Chai Hu Shu Gan San Plus (ETHP);
Pain 3. Escape Restraint (HC); 4. Calm (EVG)
Liver blood stasis 1. Disperse Blood (CMS); 2. Tang Kuei and Saliva Formula (GFCH);
3. Q.B.A. (ETHP); 4. Shu Gan (HC); 5. Circulation SJ (EVG)
Liver and gallbladder 1. Quell Fire (Kan); 2. Gentiana Drain Fire Formula (GFCH); 3.
damp heat Coptis Purge Fire Formula (HC); 4. Dissolve GS (EVG)
Liver yin deficiency 1. Strengthen Liver (CMS); 2. Radio-Support (TTT); 3. Nine Flavor
Tea (HC)
Hypomenorrhea Blood deficiency 1. Precious Sea (WT); 2. Women's Precious (Kan); 3. Eight
Treasures (HC); 4. Tonify Blood (CMS); 5. Marrow Plus (HC); 6
Schisandra ZZ.Z (EVG)
Kidney deficiency 1. Unicorn Pearl (WT); 2. Virility Tabs (HC); 3. Kidney Tonic Yin
(EVG); Note: For kidney yin deficiency, add Ease Journey-Yin (WT).
For kidney yang deficiency, add Ease Journey-Yang (WT)
Blood stasis 1. Women's Rhythm (Kan); 2. Women's Chamber (Kan); 3. Channel
Flow (HC); 4. Resolve Lower (EVG); Note: For blood stasis with
cold stagnation, combine with Women's Journey (Kan) or Warm the
Menses (WT)
Phlegm damp 1. Clear the Palace (WT); 2. Lucid Channel (Kan); 3. Disperse
Moisture (CMS); 4. Clear Phlegm (HC)
Impotence Kidney deficiency 1. MA-511 (Pro); 2. TCB4 Eucommia Combination (MG); 3. Essential
Yang Formula (GFCH); 4. Tian Kui T-M (ETHP); 5. Dynamic Warrior
(Kan); 6. Replenish Essence (CMS); 7. Strengthen the Root (TTT);
8. Restore Integrity (Kan); 9. Virility Tabs (HC); 10. Vitality (EVG)
lmpainment of heart 1. Gather Vitality (Kan); 2. Ginseng Nourishing Formula (GFCH); 3.
and spleen General Tonic Fonmula (GFCH); 4. Passion Potion (CMS); 5. Shen-
Gem (HC); 6. Schisandra ZZZ. (EVG)
Downward flowing of 1. Quell Fire (Kan); 2. Temper Fire (Kan); 3. Clear the Root (TTT);
damp heat 4. Gentiana Compound (ETHP); 5. Gentiana Drain Fire Formula
(GFCH); 6. Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 7. V-Statin (EVG)
Infantile Cough Wind cold 1. AS-135 (Pro); 2. Jade Windscreen (Kan); 3. Chill Chaser (CMS);
4. Respitrol Cold (EVG)
Wind heat 1. Initial Defense (Kan); 2. Bug Beater (CMS); 3. Yin Chao Junior
(HC); 4. Lonicera Complex (EVG); Note: For severe cases, add
Clear Air (HC) or AS-137 (Pro)
Phlegm heat 1. AS-137 (Pro); 2. Clear Air (HC); 3. Chest Relief (CMS); 4. Lung Qi
Jr. (BP); 5. Poria XPT + Respitrol Heat (EVG)
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Phlegm dampness
Yin deficiency
Lung qi deficiency
1. Lucid Channel (Kan); 2. Poria XPT (EVG); Note: For spleen
deficiency symptoms, add Prosperous Farmer (Kan)
1. Wise Judge (Kan); 2. Lily Preserve Metal Formula (GFCH); 3.
Tremella +American Ginseng (HC); 4. Lily Bulb (HC); 5. Nourish
Fluids (EVG)
1. Six Gentlemen Formula (GFCH); 2. Prosperous Farmer (Kan); 3.
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Ginseng and Gecko Herbal Formula (HC); 4. Astra 8 (HC)
Infantile Overfeeding 1. Meal Mover (CMS); 2. Quiet Digestion (HC); 3. Purge Qi (CMS);
Diarrhea 4. Digest Aid (CMS); 5. Belly Binder (CMS); 6. Chzyme (HC); 7.
Cordyceps 3 (EVG); 8. Gl Harmony (EVG)
Cold damp 1. Early Comfort (Kan); 2. Ease Digestion Formula (GFCH); 3. Drain
Dampness (HC); 4. Gl Tonic (EVG); Note: For watery diarrhea, add
Water Way (Kan)
Damp heat 1. Copticlear (Kan); 2. Phellostatin (HC); 3. Gl Care II (EVG)
Spleen deficiency 1. Source Qi (HC); 2. Prosperous Farmer (Kan); 3. Arouse Vigor

(Kan); 4. Raise Qi (HC); 5. Gl Tonic (EVG)
Infertility
Spleen and kidney
yang deficiency
Kidney yang
deficiency
1. Purge Cold (CMS) +Consolidate Qi (CMS); 2. Gl Tonic+ Kidney
Yang Tonic (EVG)
1. Unicorn Pearl (WT); 2. Warm the Mansion (WT); 3. Virility Tabs
(HC) + Backbone (HC); 4, Vitality (EVG)
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Kidney yin deficiency 1. Growing Jade (WT); 2. Replenish Essence (CMS); 3. Strengthen
Liver qi stagnation
the Root (TTT); 4. Fertile Garden (HC); 5. Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 6.
Blossom Phase 1 +Kidney Tonic (EVG); Note: To strengthen the
action of tonifying kidney yin, add Ease Journey-Yin (WT). With yin
deficiency with deficient heat, use together with Temper Fire (Kan)
1. Free and Easy Wanderer (Kan); 2. Woman's Balance (HC); 3.
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Freeing the Moon (WT); 4. Bupleurum and Tang Kuei Formula
(GFCH); 5. Heavenly Water (HC); 6. Blossom Phase 4 (EVG); Note:
For heat transformation of liver qi, add Free Flow (WT)
Phlegm damp 1. Clear the Palace (WT); 2. Lucid Channel (Kan); 3. Drain the Jade
Valley (WT); 4. Clear Phlegm (HC); 5. Resolve Lower (EVG)
Blood stagnation 1. Women's Rhy1hm (Kan); 2. Women's Chamber (Kan); 3. Stir the
Field of Elixir (WT); 4. Harmonizing the Moon (WT); 5. Channel Flow
(HC); 6. Blossom Phase 1 (EVG); Note: For blood stasis with cold,
add either Women's Journey (Kan) or Warm the Menses (WT)
Spleen-kidney yang 1. Added Flavors Supplement the Center & Boost the Qi
deficiency with liver
qi plus heat and
blood stasis
Insomnia Deficiency of the 1. Gather Vitality (Kan); 2. Compassionate Sage: Heart Spirit (Kan);
heart and spleen 3. Shan-Gem (HC); 4. Calm Spirit (HC); 5. Women's Precious (Kan);
6. Schisandra llZ (EVG)
Disharmony between 1. Celestial Emperor's Blend (Kan); 2. Compassionate Sage: Heart
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the heart and kidney Spirit+ Temper Fire (Kan); 3. Quiet Contemplative: Kidney Yin (Kan)
+Compassionate Sage (Kan); 4. Comfort Shen (CMS); 5. Replenish
Essence (CMS); 6. Clear mind (Kan); 7. Enhance Memory (EVG)
Upward attack of 1. PM-637 (Pro); 2. Woman's Balance (HC); 3. Quell Fire: Liver Fire
liver fire and Damp Heat (Kan); 4. HB-345 (Pro); 5. New Gastrodia Relieve
Wind Formula (HC); 6. Calm Dragon (Kan); 7. Calm ES (EVG)
Dysfunction of the 1. Quiet Digestion (HC); 2. Meal Mover (CMS); 3. Purge Qi (CMS);
stomach 4. Gl-337 (Pro); 5. Lucid Channel (Kan); 6. Chzyme (HC); 7. Gl Care
or Gl Harmony (EVG)
Gallbladder and 1. SL-749 (Pro); 2. Clear Phlegm (HC); 3. Modified 11 Flavors Warm
heart qi deficiency the Gallbladder (BP)
Qi and blood 1. Resolve Depression & Stabilize Sleep (BP)
stagnation
Insufficient Qi and blood 1. General Tonic Formula (GFCH); 2. Women's Precious (Kan); 3.
Lactation deficiency 10 Treasures (Kan); 4. Postpartum (HC) +Marrow Plus (HC); 5.
Venus (EVG)
Liver qi stagnation 1. Bupleurum Entangled Qi Formula (HC); 2. Yellow Xiao Yao San
(ETHP); 3. Freeing the Moon (TTT); 4. Free and Easy Wanderer
Plus (GFCH); 5. Calm (EVG)
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Irregular Liver qi stagnation I. Relaxed Wanderer (Kan); 2. Woman's Balance (HC); 3.

Menstruation Bupleurum and Tang Kuei Formula (GFCH); 4. Heavenly Water
(HC); 5 Calm (EVG)
Kidney deficiency 1. Unicorn Peart (TTT); 2. Astra Essence (HC); 3. Blossom (EVG)
Late Menstrual Blood cold - excess 1. Women's Journey (Kan); 2. Warm the Menses (WT); 3. Backbone
Cycle (HC); 4. Menotrol (EVG); 5. Balance Cold + Kidney Tonic Yang
(EVG); Note: If blood stasis is present, add Women's Chamber (Kan)
Cold - excess 1. Purge Cold (CMS)
Blood cold 1. Warm the Palace (WT) to strengthen the effect of tonifying kidney
-deficient yang; 2. Marrow Plus (HC)
Blood deficiency 1. Women's Precious (Kan); 2. Eight Treasures (HC); 3. Ginseng
Nourishing Formula (GFCH); 4. Gather Vitality (Kan); 5. 10
Treasures (Kan); 6. Tonify Blood (CMS); 7. Replenish Essence
(CMS); 8. Marrow Plus (HC); 9. Schisandra ZZZ. (EVG)
Qi stagnation 1. Relaxed Wanderer (Kan); 2. Bupleurum and Tang Kuei Formula

(GFCH); 3. Shu Gan (HC); 4. Calm (EVG)
Leukorrhea Spleen deficiency 1. Golden Rose (ETHP); 2. Clear Palace (WT); 3. Six Gentlemen
(HC)
Kidney deficiency 1. Harmonize Spleen and Kidney + Consolidate Qi (CMS); 2. Astra
Essence (HC)
Damp heat (toxic 1. Quell Fire (Kan); 2. Drain the Jade Valley (WT); 3. Temper Fire
damp) retention (Kan); 4. Purge Damp Heat (CMS); 5. lsatis Cooling (HC); 6. V-
Stalin (EVG)
Menopausal Kidney yin deficiency 1. Ease Journey-Yin (WT); 2. Female Treasure (WT); 3. Nine Flavor
Syndrome Tea (HC); 4. Energy L (ETHP); 5. Two Immortals (Kan); 6. Temper
Fire (Kan); 7. Nine Flavor Tea (HC) +Great Yin (HC); 8. Supplement
Yin (BP); 9. Ultimate Immortals (BP); 10. Balance Heat (EVG); Note:
For disharmony between heart and kidney, add Celestial Emperor's
Blend (Kan) or Heavenly Empress (WT). For presence of liver qi
stagnation, add Relaxed Wanderer (Kan) or other Xiao Yao Wan
equivalent
Kidney yang 1. Ease Journey-Yang (WT) +Purge Cold (TTT); 2. Energy D
deficiency (ETHP); 3. Astra Essence (HC); 4. Three Immortals (HC); 5. Kidney
Yang Tonic (EVG); Note: For damp cold, add Dynamic Warrior (Kan)
and Water Way (Kan)
Morning Spleen and stomach 1. Six Gentlemen (HC); 2. Ping Wei San Plus (ETHP); 3. Six
Sickness deficiency Gentlemen Formula (GFCH); 4. Gl-335 (Pro); 5. Strengthen Spleen
(CMS)
Disharmony between 1. Shu Gan (HC); 2. Women's Relaxing (ETHP); 3. Break Into a
liver and stomach Smile (TTT); 4. Ping Wei San Plus (ETHP); 5. PM-637 (Pro); 6.
Harmonize Liver-Spleen (CMS)
Mumps Wind heat 1. Yin Chiao Formula (GFCH); 2. Initial Defense (Kan); 3. Expel
Wind-Heat (TTT); 4. C0-197 (Pro); 5. Phlogisticlean (CMS); 6. Yin
Chao Jin (HC); 7. Clear Heat (HC); 8. Herbal ENT + Resolve AI
(EVG)
Toxic heat 1. Purge Heat (CMS); 2. Viola Clear Fire Formula (GFCH); 3.
CoptiDetox (Kan); 4. Clear Heat (HC); 5. Herbal ENT + Resolve AI
(EVG)
Neck Pain Qi and blood 1. Meridian Passage, Meridian Comfort, Meridian Circulation, or
stagnation Invigorate the Collaterals (Kan); 2. Channel Flow (HC); 3. SPZM
(HC); 4. Impediment Magic (BP); 5. Neck & Shoulder (EVG)
Kidney yin and 1. Osteo 8 + Neck & Shoulder (EVG)
essence deficiency
Obesity Middlejiao 1. Gentle Senna (HC); 2. Copticlear (Kan); 3. Morning Glory (ETHP);
hyperactivity 4. Weight Manager (CMS); 5. Herbalite (EVG)
Damp phlegm 1. Astra 18 Diet (HC); 2. Prosperous Farmer (Kan); 3. Purge Phlegm
accumulation (CMS); 4. Green Xiao Yao San (ETHP}; 5. Black Dragon (BP}; 6.
Herbalite + Cholisma (EVG)
Blood stasis in 1. Crampbark Plus (HC); 2. Red Stirring (TTT); 3. Circulation SJ
meridians (EVG)
Constitutional 1. Dl-221 (Pro); 2. Drain Dampness (HC)

Premenstrual Liver qi stagnation 1. Relaxed Wanderer (Kan); 2. Woman's Balance (HC); 3. Smooth
Syndrome Passage (TTI) (with more Gl symptoms); 4. Freeing Constraint
(WT); (if much pain present); 5. Disperse Qi (CMS); 6. Shu Xie Tea
(ETHP); 7. Smooth Cycle (CHC); 8. Xiao Yao Wan Plus (GFCH) (if
heat present); 9. Bupleurum and Tang Kuei Formula (GFCH); 10.
Freeing the Moon (WT); 11. Heavenly Water (HC); 12 Calm (EVG)
Liver and kidney yin 1. Fertile Garden + Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 2. Tonify Moisture (CMS);
deficiency 3. Nourish the Root (TTI); 4. Nourish Essence Formula (GFCH); 5.
Quiet Contemplative (Kan); 6. Energy L (ETHP); 7. Wise Women's
Well (Kan); 8. Replenish Essence (CMS); 9. Nourish (EVG)
Rhinitis and Wind cold 1. Xanthium Relieve Surface (HC); 2. AL-113 (Pro); 3. Purge
Sinusitis External Wind (CMS); 4. Jade Screen and Xanthium Formula
(GFCH); 5. X. Plus (ETHP); 6. Bi Yan Pian (Kan), 7. Jade Screen
(TTI); 8. Jade Windscreen (Kan); 9. Strengthen Lung (CMS); 10.
Magnolia Clear Sinus (EVG)
Wind dry heat 1. Astra C +Yin Chiao Jin (HC); 2. C0-197 + HA-341 (Pro); 3.
Yin Chiao Formula (GFCH) + Light Clearing (ETHP); 4. B. Plus +
lsatis Compound (ETHP); 5. Purge Heat (CMS); 6. Initial Defense
(Kan); 7. Welcome Fragrance (TTI); 8. Strengthen Lung (CMS); 9.
Pueraria Clear Sinus (EVG)
Liver/gallbladder 1. Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 2. Quell Fire (Kan); 3. Purge Internal
heat Wind (CMS); 4. Q.B.Y. (ETHP); 5. Gentians Drain Fire Formula
(GFCH); 6. Gentiana Complex (EVG)
Liver-spleen 1. Fragrant Passage (BP)
disharmony with
heat & toxins
Smoking Heart and lung qi 1. Ginseng and Gecko Herbal Formula (HC); 2. Energy A (ETHP); 3.
Addiction deficiency Open the Heart (TTI); 4. Ginseng and Astragalus Formula (GFCH);
5. Calm Dragon (Kan); 6. Astra 8 (HC); 7. Respitrol Deficient (EVG)
Liver and kidney 1. Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 2. Energy L (ETHP); 3. Nourish the Root
yin deficiency with (TTI); 4. Quiet Contemplative (Kan); 5. Nourish Essence Formula
empty heat (GFCH); 6. Temper Fire (Kan); 7. Great Yin (HC); 8. Nourish Fluids
(EVG)
Spleen and stomach 1. Six Gentlemen (HC); 2. Source Qi (HC); 3. Energy K (ETHP); 4.
deficiency Soothe the Center (TTI); 5. Prosperous Farmer (Kan); 6. Astragalus
Formula (GFCH); 7. Gl Tonic (EVG)
Stomach damp heat 1. Gentle Senna (HC); 2. Copticiear (Kan); 3. V-Statin (EVG)
Sore Throat Wind heat
Accumulated
stomach and lung
1. Yin Chao Jin + Clear Heat (HC); 2. Light Clearing (ETHP); 3.
Initial Defense (Kan); 4. Expel Wind Heat (TTI); 5. C0-197 (Pro); 6.
Yin Chiao Formula (GFCH); 7. Cold Quell (BP); 8. Lonicera Complex
(EVG)
1. lsatis Gold + Coptis Purge Fire Formula (HC); 2. Mountain
Sophora (ETHP); 3. Detox Compound (CHC); 4. Phlogisticlean
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heat (CMS); 5. Viola Clear Fire Formula (GFCH); 6. Herbal ENT(EVG)
Kidney yin deficiency 1. Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 2. Energy L + Pang Da Hai Compound
with heat (ETHP); 3. Nourish the Root (TTI); 4. Quiet Contemplative (Kan); 5.
Nourish Essence Formula (GFCH); 6. Tonify Moisture (CMS); 7. Full
Circle (CHC); 8. Nourish (EVG)
Tinnitus and Deficient type 1. Astra Essence (HC); 2. Quiet Contemplative (Kan); 3. Eight
Deafness Immortals Formula (GFCH); 4. Energy L (ETHP) (yin essence
deficiency); 5. Nourish the Root (TTT) (yin essence deficiency); 6.
Strengthen the Root (TTT) (yang qi deficiency); 7. Energy D (ETHP)
(yang qi deficiency); 8. Flavonex (HC); 9. Cordyceps 3 + Nourish
(EVG)
Excess type 1. Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 2. Release Constraint+ Drain Fire (TTI);
3. Quell Fire (Kan); 4. R.D.Y. (ETHP); 5. Detox Compound (CHC);
6. LD-477 (Pro); 7. Gentiana Drain Fire Formula (GFCH); 8. Purge
Damp Heat (CMS); 9. Pinellia Phlegm Dispersing Formula (Kan);
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10. Quell Fire (Kan); 11. Purge Damp Heat (CMS); 12. Gentiana
Complex (EVG)
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Urinary Tract Retention of damp 1. Ul-821 (Pro); 2. Relieving Formula (Kan); 3. Jin Qian cao Stone
Infection heat in the bladder Formula (HC); 4. Akebia Moist Heat Formula (HC); 5. V-Statin
(EVG ); Note: For pathogen in the shaoyang with chills, fever, bitter
tasta in the mouth, nausea, or vomiting, add AL-113 (Pro), or Minor
Bupleurum (Kan)
Spleen deficiency 1. Arouse Vigor (Kan); 2. Source Qi (HC); 3. EN-261 (Pro); 4. Raise
Qi (HC); 5. V-Statin + Gl Tonic (EVG)
Liver qi stagnation 1. PM-637 (Pro)+ Jin Qian Cao Stone Formula (HC); 2. Woman's
Balance (HC) + Jin Qian Cao Stone Formula (HC); 3. Coptis Purge
Fire Formula (HC) + Jin Qian Cao Stone Formula (HC); 4. Quell Fire
(Kan) + Jin Qian Cao Stone Formula (HC); 5. CY-207 (Pro)+ Jin
Qian Cao Stone Formula (HC); 6. V-$tain + Calm (EVG)
Kidney deficiency Kidney yin deficiency: 1. Temper Fire (Kan) or Quiet Contemplative
(Kan ); 2. V-Statin + Nourish (EVG ); Kidney yang deficiency: 1.
Dynamic Warrior (Kan) or Rehmannia 8 (HC); Kidney qi deficiency:
1. R.D.K. (ETHP); 2. Nine Flavor Tea (HC)
Urticaria Wind heat 1. Clear Heat+ Yin Chao San (HC); 2. Glorious Sea + Expel Wind
Heat (TIT); 3. Clear Lungs (CHC); 4. Purge External Wind (CMS); 5.
Initial Defense+ Dispel Invasion (Kan); 6. C0-197 (Pro); 7. Colorful
Phoenix Pearl Combo (Kan); 8. Sllarex (EVG)
Wind damp 1. Early Comfort (Kan); 2. Drain Fields (TIT); 3. R.D.A. (ETHP); 4.
Derma Wind Release (Kan); 5. Silerex + Herbal ABX (EVG)
Damp heat toxin 1. Coptis Purge Fire Formula + Skin Balance (HC); 2. Flavor 21
(ETHP); 3. Coptis Relieve Toxicity Formula (GFCH); 4. Clear Lustre
(TTT); 5. Clear Skin (CHC); 6. Purge Heat + Purge Damp Heat
(CMS); 7. LD-477 (Pro); 8. CoptiDetox (Kan); 9. Dermatrol PS +
Gardenia Complex (EVG)
Uterine Spleen qi deficiency 1. Restrain the Flow (WT); 2. Gather Vitality (Kan); 3. Energy A
Bleeding (ETHP); 4. Shan-Gem (HC); 5. Schisandra ZZZ + Notoginseng 9
(EVG)
Kidney yang 1. Ease the Journey-Yang (WT); 2. Planting Seeds (WT); 3. Energy
deficiency D (ETHP); 4. Virility Tabs (HC); 5. Added Flavors Supplement the
Center and Boost the Qi (BP); 6. Kidney Yang Tonic + Notoginseng
9(EVG)
Kidney yin deficiency 1. Nourish Yin and Restrain the Flow (WT); 2. Temper Fire (Kan); 3.
Rehmannia and Scrophularia Formula (GFCH); 4. Great Yin (HC) +
Nine Flavor Tea (HC); 5. Kidney Yin Tonic + Notoginseng 9 (EVG);
Note: Use any of the above in combination with Clear Empty-Heat
and Cool the Menses (WT) to increase the action of cooling blood
Blood heat 1. Cool the Menses (WT); 2. Notoginseng 9 (EVG); 3. Clear Heat
(HC); 4. Gardenia Complex + Notoginseng 9 (EVG); Note: for
presence of liver fire, combine with Free and Easy Wanderer Plus
(GFCH)
Damp heat 1. Quell Fire (Kan); 2. Gentiana Drain Fire Formula (GFCH); 3.
Unlocking (HC); 4. V-Statin + Notoginseng 9 (EVG)
Blood stasis 1. Invigorate Blood and Stem the Flow (WT); 2. Resolve Lower +
Notoginseng 9 (EVG)
Utarine Qi deficiency 1. Arouse Vigor (Kan); 2. Ginseng and Astragalus Formula (GFCH);
Prolapse 3. Energy K (ETHP); 4. Consolidate Qi (CMS); 5. Astra 8 (HC); 6.
Raise Qi (HC); 7. C/R Support (EVG)
Kidney deficiency 1. Unicorn Pearl (WT); 2. Astra Essence (HC); 3. Raise Qi (HC); 4.
Kidney Yang Tonic (EVG); Note: Use either of the above together
with Arouse Vigor (Kan) or Ginseng and Astragalus Formula (GFCH)
Damp heat 1. Quell Fire (Kan); 2. Gentiana Drain Fire Formula (GFCH); 3.
Coptis Purge Fire (HC); 4. Gentiana Compound (ETHP); 5. V-5tatin
(EVG)
Vaginitis Damp heat 1. Drain the Jade Valley (WT); 2. Quell Fire (Kan); 3. Gentiana Drain
Fire Formula (GFCH); 4. Purge Damp Heat (CMS); 5. Akebia Moist
Heat (HC); 6. V-Statin (EVG)
Liver and kidney 1. Temper Fire (Kan); 2. Rehmannia and Scrophularia (GFCH); 3.
yin xu Q.B.Y. (ETHP); 4. Clearing (HC); 5. V-Statin + Nourish (EVG)
Heart and liver 1. Free Flow (WT); 2. Free and Easy Wanderer Plus (GFCH); 3.
stagnated fire Woman's Balance (HC); 4. Clear Heat (HC); 5. V-Statin + Calm
(EVG)
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DOSING GUIDELINES
I
Dosing Guidelines
The standard dose of herbal extracts for an average adult is 6 to 10 grams per day. In treating acute or
severe cases, the dosage may be increased up to 20 grams per day. Since not everybody is an "average
adult," the fundamental concept in dosing is to realize that one size does not fit all. Every person is unique
and must be treated individually.
The principle behind the Age-To-Dose Dosing Guideline is assessment of the maturity of the organs' ability
to metabolize, utilize and eliminate herbs. This detailed chart is especially useful for adjusting dosages for
infants and younger children. The recommendations are taken from Herbology, published by Nanjing College
of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The principle underlying the Weight-To-Dose Dosing Guideline is based on gauging the effective
concentration of the herb after it is distributed throughout the body. This dosing strategy is especially useful
for patients whose body weight falls outside of the normal range. All calculations are based on Clark's Rule in
Pharmaceutical Calculations, by Mitchell Stoklosa and Howard Ansel.
These two charts provide the herbal practitioner with a handy reference for calculating dosages for those
patients who fall outside the definition of an 'average adult.' It is still important to keep in mind, however, that
these charts serve only as a guidelines - not absolute rules. Every person is unique and must be treated as
such. One must always remember to treat each patient as an individual, not as a chart!
Table I. Age-to-Dose Dosing Guideline

Age Recommended Dally Fine Granules Capsules
Dosage
0-1 month 1118 -1114 of adult dose 0.3 - 0.4 grams NIR"
1-6 month 1114 - 117 of adult dose 0.4 - 0.9 grams N/R"
6-12 month 1/7 - 115 of adu~ dose 0.9- 1.2 grams NIR'
1 - 2 years 115 - 114 of adull dose 1.2 -1.5 grams N/R'
2-4 years 114 - 1/3 of adult dose 1.5 - 2.0 grams N/R'
4-6 years 113 - 215 of adult dose 2.0 - 2.4 grams N/R*
6- 9 years 215 - 1/2 of adult dose 2.4 - 3.0 grams 5 - 6 capsules..
9-14 years 112 - 2/3 of adult dose 3.0- 4.0 grams 6 - 8 capsules..
14-18 vears 2/3 - full adult dose 4.0 - 6.0 arams 8- 12 caosules••
r 18 - 60Vears adult dose adult dose 12 I
60 years and over 314 or less of adult dos 4.5- 6.0 grams 9- 12 capsules••
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Table II Weight to Dose Dosing Guideline
Weight Recommended Daily Fine Granules Capsules
Dosage
30-40 lbs 20% - 27% of adult dose 1.2-1.6 grams NIR*
40-50 lbs 27% - 33% of adult dose 1.6-1.9 grams NIR*
50-60 lbs 33%-40% of adult dose 1.9 - 2.4 grams N/R*
60-70 lbs 40% - 4 7% of adult dose 2.4 - 2.8 grams NIR*
70-80 lbs 4 7% - 53% of adult dose 2.4 - 2.8 grams 5 - 6 capsules••
80- 100 lbs 53% - 67% of adult dose 3.2 - 4.0 grams 6 - 8 capsules••
100- 120 lbs 67% - 80% of adult dose 4.0 - 4.8 grams 8 - 10 capsules••
120- 150 lbs 80% - 100% of adult dose 4.8 - 6.0 arams 10-12 caosules••
I 150 lbs adult dose 6.0 arams 12 I
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150-200 lbs 100% - 133% of adult dose 6.0-7.9 grams 12-16 capsules••
150-200 lbs 100% - 133% of adult dose 6.0-7.9 grams 12- 16 capsules••
200-250 lbs 133% - 167% of adult dose 7.9-10.0 gram 16- 20 capsules••
250-300 lbs 167%- 200% of adult dose 10.0- 12.0 grams 20 - 24 capsules••
• N/R: Not Recommend for infants and young children since they may have difficulty swallowing.
•• Each capsule weighs 500 mg or 0.5 gram.
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Source: Clinical Manual of Oriental Medicine, 2nd Edition, 2006.
Reproduced with the permission of Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine; www.elotus.org
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
Recogn1t1on of Drugs w1th
I
H1gher R1sk of Interaction
BRAND GENERIC TYPE OF EFFECT OF COMMENT

NAME NAME DRUGS INTERACTION
Amphotericin Amphotericin may reduce elimination
antifungal decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessarv
Axld Nizatidine acid-reducer may interfere with adjust herb doses
absorption of herbs accordinolv
Carafate Suers/fate anti-ulcer may interfere with separate taking herbs and
absorption of herbs drugs by two hours
Cholastld Co/estipo/ antihyperlipidemic may interfere with separate taking herbs and
absorption of herbs dru!ls by two hours
Coumadln Warfarin anticoagulant this effect may change with monitor Coumadin
herbs effectiveness closely
Dlflucan Fluconazole antifungal may slow the metabolism decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessary
Dllantln Phenytoin anticonvulsant may increase the increase dose of herbs if
metabolism of herbs necessary
E-Mycln Etylhromycin antibiotic may slow the metabolism decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessarv
EES Etythromycin antibiotic may slow the metabolism decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessarv
Eryc Etythromycin antibiotic may slow the metabolism decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessary
Ethanol Alcohol alcohol may slow the metabolism decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessary
Hal dol Haloperidol antipsychotic may interfere with decrease dose of herbs if
absorotion of herbs necessarv
Maalax Antacid antacid may interfere with separate taking herbs and
absorotion of herbs druas bv two hours
Methotrexate Methotrexate antineoplastic may reduce elimination decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessary
Mylanta Antacid antacid may interfere with separate taking herbs and
Nexlum Esomeprazole acid-reducer may interfere with adjust herb doses
absorption of herbs accordin!IIY
Nlzoral Ketoconazole antifungal may slow the metabolism decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessarv
Pepcld Famotidine acid-reducer may interfere with adjust herb doses
absorption of herbs accordinl!ly_
Phenobarbital Phenobarbital anticonvulsant may increase the increase dose of herbs if
PreYacid Lansoprazole acid-reducer may interfere with adjust herb doses
absorption of herbs accordin!llv
Prllosec Omeprazo/e acid-reducer may interfere with adjust herb doses
absorotion of herbs accordinalv
Propulsld Cisapride Gl stimulant may interfere with increase dose of herbs if
absorotion of herbs necessarv
Proto nix Pantoprazole Gl stimulant may interfere with increase dose of herbs if
absorption of herbs necessary
Questran Cho/estyramine antihyperlipidemic may decrease absorption separata taking herbs and
of herbs drugs by two hours
Raglan Metoclopramide Gl stimulant may interfere with increase dose of herbs if
absorption of herbs necessary
Rlfadln Rifampin antibiotic may increase the increase dose of herbs if
Sporonox ltraconazole antifungal may slow the metabolism decrease dose of herbs if
of herbs necessarv
Tagamet Cimetidine acid-reducer may interfere with adjust herb doses
absorption of herbs accordinaly
Tegretol Carbamazepine anticonvulsant may increase the increase dose of herbs if
metabolism of herbs necessarv
Tums Antacid antacid may interfere with separate taking herbs and
Zantac Ranitidine acid-reducer may interfere with adjust herb doses
absorption of herbs accordingly
Source: Clinical Manual of Oriental Medicine, 2nd EdiHon, 2006. Reproduced with the permission of Lotus Institute of Integrative
Medicine and Dr. John Chen; www.elotus.org
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HERB Classification & Category Index
Herb ",'
Cathartics • cath Clear Heat& Calm Shan • cshen External Application
BaOou Drain Fire BaiZi Ren -atop
GanSui • clht-flra CiShi Chan Su
Jing DaJi DanZhuYe DaiZhe Shi ErCha
Qian NiuZi Han Shui Shi He Huan Pi Liu Huang
Shang Lu Jue MingZi Hu Po Qing Fen
Yuan Hua LianZi Xin Ling Zhi She Chuang Zi
Lu Gen Long Gu Xiong Huang
Clear Heat & Phlegm MiMeng Hua MuLi
• clht phlegm Qing Xiang Zi Sheng Tie Luo Expel Wind • awlnd
Chuan Bei Mu ShiGao SuanZao Ren Bai Ji Li
Fu Hai Shi XiaKuCao Ye JiaoTeng Di Long
GuaLou Xiong Dan Yuan Zhi GouTeng
Gua Lou Ren ZhiMu Zhen Zhu Jiang Can
HaiGeKe ZhiZi Zhu Sha Ling Yang Jiao
HaiZao Zi ShiYing QuanXie
Kun Bu Clear Heat & Relieve Shi Jue Ming
Meng Shi Summerheat Dispel Wind & Damp nanMa
Pang Da Hai -clht-sumr -d-w-damp WuGong
Qian Hu Bai Bian Oou Bai Hua She
nan Hua Fen Chang Shan Can Sha Laxative - lax
Tian Zhu Huang Dou Juan Cang ErZi HuoMa Ren
Wa Leng Zi HeYe DuHuo Yu Li Ren
Zhi BeiMu Lian Geng Hai Feng Teng
Zhu Li Lu Dou HaiTong Pi Move Blood
ZhuRu Qing Hao HuGu -movexua
XiGua Luo Shi Teng Chi Shao
Clear Heat & Damp Ya DanZi MuGua Chuan NiuXi
-clht-damp Qin Jiao Chuan Shan Jia
Hu Huang Lian Transform Cold Sang Zhi Chuan Xiong
Huang Bai Phlegm ·cold-phlegm Shen Jin Cao Dan Shen
Huang Lian Bai Fu Zi Wei Ling Xian EZhu
Huang Qin Bai Jie Zi WuJiaPi Feng Mi
Ku Shen BaiQian HeShouWu
Long Dan Cao Ban Xia Expel Parasites Hong Hua
QinPi Dan Nan Xing -ebugs Hu Zhang
Jie Geng Bing Lang Ji XueTeng
Clear Heat & Datoxlfy nan Nan Xing FeiZi Jiang Huang
• clht-detox Xuan Fu Hua Shi Jun Zi Liu Ji Nu
Bai Hua She She Cao Zao Jiao Lu LuTong
Bai Jiang Cao Expel Damp MoYao
BaiTouWeng Cool Blood -edamp NiuXi
BaiXian Pi -coolxua Bei Xie RuXiang
Ban LanGen BaiWei Bian Xu San Leng
Chuan Xin Lian DiGuPi CheQianZi SiGua Luo
DaQingYe Mu Dan Pi ChiXiaoDou TaoRen
Guan Zhong Sheng Di Huang DengXin Cao Wang Bu Liu Xing
JinYin Hua Shui Niu Jiao Di Fu Zi Wu Ling Zhi
Lian Qiao XiJiao Dong GuaPi Xue Jie
Lou Lu Xuan Shen OongGuaRen Yan Hu Suo
MaBo Yin Chai Hu Dong Kui Zi Yi Mu Cao
MaChiXian ZiCao Fu Ling Yu Jin
Pu Gong Ying Fu Ling Pi YueJi Hua
Qing Dai Stop Cough - cough Fu Shen ZeLan
Shan Dou Gen Hai Jin Sha Zi Ran Tong
Bai Bu
SheGan Kuan Dong Hua Han Fang Ji
Tu Fu Ling Hua Shi Open Orifices ·open
Ma Dou Ling
Ye Ju Hua Jin Qian Gao AnXiXiang
Pi PaVe
Yu Xing Cao Sang Bai Pi MuTong Bing Pian
Zi Hua Di Ding QuMai Niu Huang
SuZi
Sheng Jiang Pi SheXiang
Ting LiZi
ShiWei Shi Chang Pu
Xing Ren
Yi Yi Ren Su HeXiang
ZiWan
Yin Chen Hao Zhang Nao
YuMiXu
ZeXie
Zhu Ling
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Classification & Category Index HERB
Herb ca~:~~ry
Purgative • purg Stabilize & Bind • sab Tonlfy Yang - fyang
Da Huang Bai Guo Ba Ji Tian
Fan Xie Ye Chi Shi Zhi Bu Gu Zhi
Lu Hui Chun Pi Du Zhong
Mang Xiao Fu Pen Zi GeJie
Fu Xiao Mai Gou Ji
Release Exterior Hai Piao Xiao Gu Sui Bu
Wind-Cold - rext w-e HeZi Hai Shen
BaiZhi Jin Yin Zi Hu Lu Ba
Gong Bai Lian Zi Hu Tao Ren
Fang Feng Qian Shi Lu Rang
Gao Ben Rou Dou Kou Rou Gong Rang
Geng Mi Shan Zhu Yu Suo Yang
GuiZhi WuMei TuSiZi
Jing Jie WuWeiZi Xian Mao
MaHuang Xue YuTan Xu Duan
Qiang Huo Ying Su Ke Yi Zhi Ren
Sheng Jiang Yin Yang Huo
XiXin Stop Bleeding - Zi HeChe
Xiang Ru stopxue
Xin Yi Hua AiYe Tonify Yin • tyin
Zi Su Ye Bai Ji Bai He
Bai Mao Gen Bai Mu Er
Release Exterior Ce BaiYe BieJia
Wind-Heat - rext w-h DaJi Gui Ban
Bo He DiYu Han Lian Gao
Chai Hu Fu Long Gan Hei Zhi Ma
Chan Tui Huai Hua Mi Mai Men Dong
Dan Dou Chi Ou Jie Nu Zhen Zi
Fu Ping Pu Huang Sang Ji Sheng
GeGen Qian Gao Gen Sha Shen
Ju Hua SanQi Shi Hu
Man Jing Zi Xian He Gao Tian Men Dong
MuZei XiaoJi Xi Yang Shen
Niu Bang Zi Zong Lu Pi Yu Zhu
Sang Ye
Sheng Ma Tonify Blood· tb/ood Warm Interior • wint
Bai Shao Bi Ba
Food Stagnation DangGui CaoWu
• rfood EJiao Chuan Jiao
GuYa GouQiZi Chuan Wu
Ji Nei Jin Long Yan Rou Ding Xiang
Lai Fu Zi Sang Shen Fu Zi
MaiYa Shu Di Huang Gan Jiang
Shan Zha Gao Liang Jiang
Shen Qu Tonify Qi - tql Hu Jiao
Bai Zhu Rou Gui
Regulate Qi • rqi DaZao Wu ZhuYu
Chen Pi Dang Shen Xiao Hui Xiang
Chen Xiang Gan Gao
Chuan Lian Zi Huang Jing
Da Fu Pi Huang Qi
Fo Shou Ren Shan
Ju Hong Shan Yao
Li Zhi He Tai Zi Shen
Mu Xiang Yi Tang
QingPi
Shi Di Aromatic Damp
Tan Xiang -movedamp
WuYao Bai Dou Kou
Xiang Fu Gang Zhu
Xie Bai Gao Dou Kou
Zhi Ke Gao Guo
Zhi Shi Hou Po
HuoXiang
Pei Lan
Sha Ren
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HERB
Channels I
Herbs Propert.es Indications I Actions
AiYe LIV, bitte<

SP, acrid
• Warms the womb, stops bleeding: Used to treat menorrhagia
(ai-yeh) KID wa~
or uterine bleeding from deficiency cold.
stopxue • Quiets the fetus: Used to treat a restless fetus including lower
abdominal pain, and flooding or spotting during pregnancy that
threatens miscarriage. Used for infertility due to a cold womb.
• Warms the channels, dispels cold, and stops pain: Used to
treat abdominal pain including dysmenorrhea.
AnXiXiang
(an~his-hsiang)
HT,
SP,
uv
'""'
bitter
neutral
• Opens the orifices, moves Qi and Blood: Used to treat
sudden stroke, pain in the abdomen and chest, postpartum
open dizziness, child fright epilepsy, and wind painful obstruction of
the lumbar region.
LU,
Ba Dou
(pa-tou)
ST,
ll
'""'
toxic
hot
• Drains cold accumulations: Severely treats constipation,
abdominal fullness, distention, and pain associated with cold
accumulation in the interior.
cath • Drains water & reduces edema: Used to treat edema.
• Breaks Phlegm: Used to treat wheezing and severe fullness
and distention in the chest and diaphragm obstructing the
throat.
• Promotes healing: Used to treat abscesses and ulcerations.
BaJi Tian KID,
uv
sweet
pungent
• Tonifies the Kidney Yang: Used to treat premature ejaculation,
(pa-chi-tien) wa~ frequent urination, urinary incontinence, impotence, infertility,
tyang and irregular menstruation, associated with cold from deficiency.
• Strengthens the sinews and bones: Used to treat lumbar and
knee pain or muscle atrophy.
• Dispels Wind-Damp-Cold: Used to treat wind-damp-cold
painful obstruction in the lower back and wind-cold-damp leg qi
with pain in the legs.
SP,
Bai Bian ST
sweet
neutral
• Clears Summerheat: Used to treat diarrhea or vomiting
Dou associated with summerheal.
(pai-pian-tou)
• Fortifies Qi, harmonizes the Center: Used to treat chronic
clht-sumr vaginal discharge, chronic diarrhea, and poor appetite
associated with spleen deficiency.
LU
BaiBu """'
bitter
• Warms and moistens Lung Qi and suppresses cough: Used
(pai-pu) slwarm to treat for both acute and chronic cough.
cough • Expels parasites: Used to kill parasites including pinworms
and head lice.
SP,
BaiDou ST,
acrid
wa~
• Warms the Center, transforms Dampness: Used to treat
Kou LU nausea and vomiting associated with internal dampness,
(pai-tou-kou)
usually from spleen deficiency.
movedamp • Moves Qi: Used to treat feelings of fullness and distention in
the chest or epigastrium, and poor appetite associated with
stagnant qi; and nausea or vomiting associated with food
stagnation.
Bai FuZi uv. acrid
• Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, dispels Wind-Damp:
LU, sweet
(pai-fu-tsu) SP wa~ Used to treat wind-stroke, deviation of the face and mouth,
toxic
cold-phlegm hemiplegia, or migraine headaches associated with phlegm
-
obstruction and wnd-damp obstructing the orifices.
• Relieves toxicity and dissipates nodules: for snakebite,
scrofula, or other nodules due to phlegm and toxicity.
Bai Guo KID,
LIV,
sweet
bitter
• Constrains Lung Qi and calms wheezing: Used to treat
-
(pai-kou) LU astringent wheezing and coughing with copious sputum.
neutral
AKA yin xing sltoxic • Retains Dampness and stops discharge: Used to treat
sab vaginal discharge or turbid urine.
• Reduces urine flow: Used to treat urinary frequency,
incontinence, or spermatorrhea .
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HERB
Herbs Channels/
Properties
Indications I Actions
HT, sweet • Moistens the Lung, suppresses cough : Used to treat Lung
BaiHe LU slbitter
(pai·ho)
dryness, dry coughing, coughing with blood-tinged sputum.
''"""' • Clears the Heart and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat fright
tyin
palpitations, restlessness, irritability, and insomnia associated
with yin not nourishing the Heart.
Bai Hua She
(pai-hua-sheh)
SP.
LIV
""'
""""
• Dispels Wind-Damp, penetrates the sinews and bones,
calms fright spasm: Used to treat wind-damp paralysis and
I
toxic
wo~
d-w-damp joint pain, numbness, child fright wind, lockjaw, scrofula , and
sores.
Bai Hua She
She Cao
(pai-hua-sheh-
cao)
LIV,
ST,
Ll
-
b1tter
sweet
• Clears Heat, resolves toxicity: Used to treat Lung heat
panting and cough, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, appendicitis,
dysentery, swollen welling abscesses and sores.
• Clears heat and resolves Dampness: Used to treat pelvic
inflammatory disease with hot painful urinary dysfunction and
clht-detox
damp-heat jaundice.
• Removes toxins: Used to treat poisonous snake bites.
....,
Bai Ji
-
,bitter
LIV.
S T,
• Stops bleeding, treats blood ejection: Used to treat epistaxis,
(pai-chi) LU hemoptysis, or vomiting blood.
stopxue • Relieves swelling and aids in regeneration of flesh : Applied
topically to treat abscesses or ulcerations and is used in general
for trauma.
Bai Ji Li LIV,
LU
pungent
bitter
• Pacifies the Liver and subdues the Yang: Used to treat
(pai-chi-li) wo•m headache, vertigo, or dizziness due to ascendant Liver yang.
ewind • Dispels Wind, brightens the eyes, stops itching: Used to
treat red, swollen, and painful eyes.
• Regulates Qi: Used to treat pain and distention in the chest
or hypochondrium and insufficient lactation associated with
stagnant Liver qi
Bai Jiang LIV,
ST.
acrid
bitter
• Clears Heat, resolves toxins, and eliminates pus: Used to
Cao Ll slcold treat swelling abscesses, intestinal abscess, diarrhea, red and
(pai-chiang-tsao)
white vaginal discharge, red, painful, swollen eyes, sores and
clht-detox swellings.
• Breaks Blood stasis: Used to treat pain in the chest and
abdomen and post partum stagnation pain associated with
heat-induced blood stasis.
Bai JieZi LU
(pai-cheih-tsu) '""'
warm
• Warms the Center, regulates the Qi, and transforms
Phlegm: Used to treat coughing with copious sputum, chest
cold-phlegm and hypochondria I pain and distention, and vomiting or reflux
due to obstruction caused by accumulation of phlegm-cold.
• Softens Hardness, relieves swelling, and stops pain: Used
to treat painful, swollen joints or sores and eczema due to
phlegm obstruction.
Bai Mao LU. sweet
• Cools the Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat hematuria,
.
ST,
Gen S l,
UB
""" vomiting of blood, epistaxis or hemoptysis.
(pai-mao-ken)
Clears heat and promotes urination: Used to treat painful
stopxue urinary dysfunction associated with heat in the bladder such as
hematuria , dysuria.
• Treats heat disease with vexation and heat: Used to treat
hiccough or thirst due to Stomach heat, or wheezing due to
Lung heat.
Bai Mu Er LU,
ST
sw eet
bland
• Supplements the Stomach yin, moistens the Lungs: Used to
(pai-mu-erh) neutral treat yin deficiency with yang ascending .
tyin • Nourishes Lung yin.
Bai Qian
(pai-chien)
LU
,....,
actid
• Descends rebellious Qi and dispels Phlegm: Used to treat
sl warm coughing with copious sputum, panting and fullness.
cold-phlegm
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HERB
Cln 1 s
Herbs IndicatiOns I Act10ns
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"c>
LIV,
BaiShao
-
SP
• Supplements the Blood and regulates menstruation: Used
(pai-shao-yao) "'"' to treat vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding, and other menstrual
lblood irregularities that are related to blood deficiency.
• Calms the Liver yang and stops pain and spasms: Used
to treat pain in the flank, chest, or abdomen, due to liver qi
stagnation or disharmony between the liver and Spleen, and
headaches from liver yang rising.
I
• Benefits the Yin and harmonizes Ylng and Wei: Used to
treat continuous sweating, spontaneous sweating or night
sweats, and vaginal discharge or spermatorrhea caused by yin
deficiency or disharmony between ying and wei.
BaiTou ST,
LIV,
.....
cold
• Clears Heat, cools the Blood and relieves toxins: Used to
Wang Ll treat bloody dysentery, malaria with fever and chills, epistaxis,
(pal-lou-wong)
and bleeding hemorrhoids.
clht-detox
BaiWei
(pai-woi)
LU,
ST,
KID
-
.....
"""'
• Clears Heat and cools the Blood: Used to treat coughing of
blood and other symptoms of heat entering the blood, and from
-
coolxue fever due to yin deficiency, malaria, or post partum fever.
• Cools the Blood and promotes urination: Used to treat
dysuria and hematuria associated with heat.
• Expels Wind-Damp: Used to treat painful obstruction caused
by wind-damp.
• Relieves inflammation and toxins: Used to treat toxic sores,
BaiXian Pi
(pai-hsien-pi)
clht-detox
SP,
ST
·-
"""'
swollen and painful throat, and snakebites.
• Clears Heat, resolves toxins, dispels Wind, and dries
Dampness: Used to treat wind-heat sores and other itchy skin
lesions, and wind-damp-impediment painful obstruction.
lU, pungent
BaiZhi ST wann
• Dispels Wind and alleviates pain: Used to treat headache,
(pai-chih) pain around the eyes, nasal congestion, and toothache or pain
rextw-c along the Stomach channel in the head.
• Reduces swelling: Used to treat early stage sores
• Opens the nose: Used to treat sinus congestion and nasal
discharge.
• Dries Dampness: Used to treat vaginal discharge.
·-
-
SP, bitter
BaiZhu ST
• Supplements the Spleen, Strengthens the Center and
(pai-chu) wann Boosts the Qi: Used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue,
tqi nausea or poor appetite due to Spleen and Stomach qi
deficiency.
• Improves Spleen Function and dries dampness: Used to
treat diarrhea, edema, reduced urination caused by reduced
-
Spleen function of transportation and transformation of fluids.
• Stops sweating: Used to treat spontaneous sweating.
• Quiets the fetus: Used to treat a restless fetus due to Spleen
-...... qi deficiency.
-
BaiZi Ran HT,
SP, , • Nourishes the Heart and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat
(pai-tzuojen) KID, fright palpitations, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, poor memory
Ll
cshen associated with Heart blood deficiency.
• Moistens the Intestines: Used to treat constipation associated
with qi and blood deficiency.
• Stops sweating: Used to treat night sweats associated with yin
Ban Lan
Gen
(pan-lang-ken)
cJht-detox
HT,
lU,
ST
--· deficiency.
• Drains Heat, resolves toxins, cools the Blood, and benefits
the throat: Used to treat flu, epidemic encephalitis, encephalitis
B, pneumonia, maculopapular eruptions, mumps, sore throat,
damp-heat jaundice.
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HERB
Chnnnolll
Herbs Prop• rtles
Ban Xia
(pan-hsia)
LU,
SP,
ST
''""
··~
to><ic
• Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious
Qi: Used to treat coughing with copious sputum associated
cold-phlegm with ascendant Lung qi, and nausea and vomiting associated
with phlegm-dampness due to Spleen not transforming or
transporting, causing Stomach qi to rebel upwards.
• Dissipates nodules and reduces distention: Used to treat
hard and soft nodules, and distention or pain in the chest,
I
hypochondrium, or abdomen associated with qi stagnation.
UB. bitter • Separates the pure from the turbid: Used to treat turbid
BeiXie LIV, neutral
(pieh-hsieh) ST and cloudy urine or vaginal discharge resulting from interior
edamp dampness.
Expels Wind and unblocks Dampness: Used to treat painful
obstruction of the lower back with pain, numbness or stiffness
of the lower extremities or muscle aches associated with wind-
dampness or damp-heat.
• Clears damp-heat from the skin: Used to treat eczema and
other damp-heat skin lesions.
ST. pungent
BiBa ll hot
• Warms middle, dissipates cold, descends Qi, and alleviates
(pi-pa) sltoxrc pain: Used to treat cold pain in the abdomen and heart,
wint vomiting, acid regurgitation, borborygmus, diarrhea, cold
dysentery, headache, nasal congestion, and toothache.
UB bittef
Bian Xu sleold
• Clears damp-heat, promotes urination, and unblocks
(pian-shu)
painful urinary dysfunction: Used to treat dysuria, urinary
edamp obstruction, hematuria, jaundice, vaginal discharge, swollen
hemorrhoids and damp sores associated with damp heat in the
lower burner.
• Kills parasites and stops itching: Used to treat tinea, or for
tapeworm, hookworm, and pinworm infestations.
Bie Jia
(pieh-chia)
tyin
LIV,
SP
··-
salty
• Nourishes the yin and extinguishes wind: Used to treat
steaming bone disorder, night sweats due to yin deficiency, and
dizziness, tinnitus, spasms and tremors associated with internal
movement of Liver wind associated with deficiency of Liver and
Kidney yin.
• Activates the blood, unblocks menstruation, and softens
hardness: Used to treat accumulations in the chest and flank
causing pain, and amenorrhea, and menorrhagia associated
Bing Lang
(pin-lang)
ebugs
ll, ST
-bitter
woom
with heat in the blood .
• Kills parasites: Used to treat abdominal pain and distention
due to roundworms.
• Breaks accumulation and descends Qi : Used to treat
food stagnation, diarrhea with rectal heaviness, and phlegm
obstruction causing qi to rebel.
o Reduces edema: Used to treat edema and leg qi.
Treats malaria.
Bing Pian ST, pungent
o Opens the orifices, clears Heat, brightens the eyes,
LU, bitter
(pin-pian) SP disperses swelling and relieves pain: Used to treat wind
open
""' stroke with clenched jaw, clouded spirit in febrile disease,
fright, epilepsy, deafness, mouth sores, otitis media, swollen
abscesses, hemorrhoids, and eye screens.
Bo He
-
LU, pungent
LIV aromatiC
• Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Heat: Used to treat flu
(po-he)
and colds causing fever, headache, and cough, sore throat, and
rext w-h red eyes.
o Vents rashes: Used in the early stages of rashes with dormant
papules such as measles.
o Soothes the Liver qi: Used to treat constrained Liver qi with
pressure or fullness in the chest or flanks, depression or angers
easily, and menstrual irregularities including dysmenorrhea.
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Herbs lnd1cat10ns I Act1ons
·-
t ([ q
BuGuZhi KID,
SP pungent • Tonifies the Kidney Yang, retains the Essence: Used to treat
(pu-ku-chih)
spennatorrhea, incontinence of urine, enuresis, and frequent
tyang
"""'
wann
urination associated with Kidney deficiency not retaining
essence, and impotence, premature ejaculation, painful lower
back associated with cold from deficiency.
• Warms the Spleen Yang: Used to treat diarrhea, borborygmus,
and abdominal pain associated with cold from Spleen yang
I
deficiency. Most appropriate for both Spleen and Kidney
deficiency.
• Benefits coughing and wheezing: Used to treat wheezing
associated with Kidney qi deficiency.
• Clears Wind or Wind-Damp: Used topically to treat skin
lesions such as alopecia, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
Can Sha SP,
LIV,
..... • Dispels Wind-Dampness: Used to treat painful obstruction or
(can-sha) ST """"'
wann itchy, skin rashes due to wind-damp.
cf..w-damp • Harmonizes the Stomach and dries Dampness: Used to treat
vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain, borborygmus and
spasms in the lower leo associated with dampness.
Cang ErZi LU ......
slbitter
• Disperses Wind and dispels Dampness: Used to treat wind-
(tsan~rll-tzu)
'"""" damp painful obstruction or hypertonicity of the limbs.
d-w-damp ""'' • Expels exterior Wind: Used to treat headache due to wind-
damp.
• Opens the nasal passages: Used to treat sinus congestion
and obstruction.
CangZhu
(tsang-chu)
movedamp
SP.
ST
-·
aorid
wann
• Dries Dampness and fortifies the Spleen: Used to treat
nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, epigastric
distention, fatigue, lassitude, somnolence, vaginal discharge,
or swollen joints associated with dampness caused by poor
Spleen transportation and transfonnation function and can be
either hot or cold natured.
• Dispels Wind-Dampness: Used to treat wei (weakness) of the
legs and painful obstruction of the anns and legs due to wind-
cold-dampness.
-
• Diaphoresis, releases the exterior: Used to treat colds and flu
-
with symptoms of headache and body ache.
Improves vision: Used to treat night blindness or poor vision.
SP,
CaoDou ST wann • Warms the Center, dispels Cold, moves Ql and dries
Kou Dampness: Used to treat cold pain in the chest and abdomen,
(tsao-tou-kou) distention and fullness in the chest and abdomen, cold-damp
movedamp
CaoGuo
(tsao-koo}
movedamp
SP,
ST - wann
diarrhea and vomiting, and phlegm obstructing.
• Dries dampness and dispels Cold: Used to treat distention
and fullness in the epigastrium, vomiting is associated with
turbid damp-cold obstruction.
• Interrupts malaria: Used to treat alternating fever and chills
associated with malaria.
• Disperses food stagnation and transforms accumulation:
Used to treat indigestion and focal distention associated with
- --·
food stagnation.
CaoWu HT,
uv.
.......... • Expels wind-dampness, disperses cold, and alleviates
(tsa-woo) SP wann pain: Used to treat wind, cold, and damp painful obstruction,
See fu zi
.,.,
"""' wind stroke paralysis, lockjaw, headache, pain in the stomach,
wint scrofula and phlegm obstructions.
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HERB
Herbs Channels /
Properties
·-
Ce Bai Ye uv. bitt&f • Cools the Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat excess
HT. astnngent
(che-pei-yeh) Ll or deficiency heat entering the blood causing vomiting of
stopxue blood, hemoptysis, bleeding gums, hematuria or blood in the
stool, dysentery with blood and mucus in the stool, and uterine
bleeding.
• Stops coughing: Used to treat heat in the Lungs causing
coughing due to accumulation of phlegm or with blood-streaked
I
sputum.
ChaiHu
(chai-hu)
rextw-h
LIV.
GB.
PC.
SJ -
bitt&f
pungent
• Harmonizes the exterior and interior: Used to treat
alternating chills and fever accompanied by a bitter taste in the
mouth, flank pain, irritability, vomiting, and a stifling sensation in
the chest associated with the Shaoyang stage disease.
• Soothes the Liver qi: Used to treat distention and fullness
in the chest and abdomen, dizziness, vertigo, chest and flank
pain, emotional instability, a stifling sensation in the chest,
abdominal bloating, nausea, and indigestion, or menstrual
irregularities including dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea,
associated with constrained Liver qi and disharmonies between
the Liver and the Spleen.
• Raises the Yang: Used to treat gastroptosis, hemorrhoids, anal
or uterine prolapse, and diarrhea due to Spleen qi not holding
the organs in place.
KID, • Resolves toxins, disperses swelling, strengthens the Heart,
Chan Su ST
sweet
pungent
(chan-su) warm and relieves pain : Used to treat sores, abscesses, scrofula,
toxic
atop chronic osteomyelitis, sore and swollen throat, cardiac failure,
toothache.
Chan Tui
(chan-tui)
LU,
LIV ..,
·~· • Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Heat: Used to treat
flu and colds causing sore, swollen throat, loss of voice, nasal
''""" discharge, headache, and red, painful, and swollen eyes, or
rextw-h
blurry vision.
• Vents rashes: Used in the early stages of rashes with dormant
• Stops spasms and extinguishes Wind: Used to treat tetanus,
convulsions, spasms, delirium, or night fright epilepsy caused
by interior wind.
HT,
Chang Shan
(chong shan)
LU,
LtV
'""
bitt6f
toxic
• Malarial conditions: Used as a prophylactic for malaria.
• Eliminates Phlegm.
ootd
-......
clht-sumr
Che Qian Zi UB,

LU.
• Promotes urination and clears Heat: Used to treat diarrhea,
(che-chien-tzu) LIV, dysuria, hematuria, summerheat-damp diarrhea, and urinary
KtD
edamp obstruction.
• Brightens the eyes: Used to treat red, sore and painful eyes,
and visual obstructions.
• Expels Phlegm and stops cough : Used to treat with copious
sputum due to phlegm obstructing the Lung qi.
SP,
Chen Pi ST.
pungent
bitter
• Regulates the Qi, rectifies the center: Used to treat distention
(chen-pee) LU aromatic and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen, hiccough,
wo~
rqi bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting associated with Spleen

not transforming and transporting fluids effectively.
• Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm: Used to treat
phlegm and dampness obstructing the middle and upper
burners causing coughing with copious, viscous sputum,
a stifling sensation in the chest, abdominal distention, little
appetite, fatigue, diarrhea or loose stools.
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HERB
Herbs Channels /
Properties Indications I Actions
Chen Xiang SP,
ST,
pungent
bitter
• Descends Qi and alleviates pain: Used to treat distention
(shen-hsiang) KID wa~
and pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, wheezing , vomiting,
rqi belching, or hiccups due to cold from deficiency.
Chi Shao
{chih~shao-yao)
LIV,
SP
,_
"'"'
bitter
• Warms the Kidneys and absorbs Qi: Used to treat asthma
with wheezing due to Kidney deficiency.
• Activates the Blood and disperses Blood stasis: Used
to treat menstrual irregularities including dysmenorrhea,
I
movexue amenorrhea, and blood stasis causing abdominal pain,
immobile abdominal masses, swelling and pain caused by
trauma.
• Clears Heat and cools the Blood: Used to treat spontaneous
external bleeding, bloody dysentery, and bleeding from internal
wind.
• Clears Fire: for red, swollen, painful eyes associated with Liver
fire.
sweet
Chi Shi Zhi SP,
ST,
• Astringes the Intestines and stops diarrhea: Used to treat
(chih-shi-chih) Ll '"'"
astringent chronic diarrhea or dysentery.
wa~
sab • Stops bleeding: Used to treat uterine bleeding , excessive

menstruation, and blood in the stool.
• Promotes healing of wounds.
Chi Xiao HT,
Sl
sweet
• Clears Heat and promotes urination: Used to treat edema,
Dou "'"'
neutral dysuria, leg qi, or jaundice due to damp-heat.
(chih-hsiao-tau)
• Disperses blood stasis, reduces swelling & relieves toxins:
edamp Used to treat sores, carbuncles, and abscesses.
Chuan Bei
Mu
(chuan-pei-mu)
LU,
HT
·-1
bitter
• loold
• Moistens the Lung, transforms Phlegm, stops cough: Used
to treat cough with sputum that is difficult to expectorate, or with
blood-tinged sputum, associated with Lung heat due to Lung yin
clht-phlegm deficiency, phlegm-heat obstruction, or constrained qi causing
heat.
• Dissipates nodules, relieves toxins: Used to treat phlegm-
fire nodules including scrofula, pulmonary abscesses, throat
obstructions, sores and toxins.
KID, pungent
Chuan Jiao • Warms the center, disperses cold, and alleviates pain : Used
(chuan-chiao)
S P,
ST ""'
sltoxlc to treat cold and pain in the abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea
wint associated with deficiency cold .
• Kills parasites: Used to treat abdominal pain from
roundworms.
UB,
Chuan UV,
bitter
• I <Old
• Regulates qi and stops pain: Used to treat pain in the
Lian Zi Sl, toxic hypochondrium and abdomen, and for hernia pain due to
ST
(chuan-lien-tzu) constrained Liver qi or Liver-Stomach disharmony.
rqi • Clears Heat, dries dampness: Used to treat fullness and
distention in the abdomen due to damp-heat.
• Kills parasites and stops pain: Used to treat distention and
pain due to roundworms and tapeworms.
Chuan uv. bitter
• Activates the Blood, dispels Wind, dries dampness: Used to
KID sweet
Niu Xi neutral treat wind-damp lumbar and knee pain, weakness of the lower
{chuan-niu-tzu) extremities and ligaments.
See niuxi • Relieves Urination, benefits menstruation: Used to treat
dysuria, hematuria, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea.
movexue
Chuan Shan
Jia
(chuan-shan-chia)
movexue
LIV,
ST
-oally
• Dispels blood stasis, frees menstruation, promotes
lactation: Used to treat amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and
insufficient lactation associated with blood stasis.
• Reduces inflammation: Used to treat toxins, abscesses, boils.
• Expels Wind-Damp, unblocks the channels: Used to treat
.
damp impediment Bi causing stiffness or spasms in the limbs or
joints .
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HERB
Herbs Channels/
Propert1es
HT, • Expels cold-damp, dissipates Wind, warms the channels,
Chuan Wu SP.
pungent
bittef
(chuan-wu) LIV womo and relieves pain: Used to treat wind, cold, and damp painful
IO)(Ic
See Fuzi obstruction, hypertonicity of the limbs, hemiplegia, headache,
wint pain in the abdomen and chest.
Chuan Xin Ll, bitter
• Clears Heat and relieves toxins: Used to treat acute bacillary
Lian
LU,
Sl,
ST
""" dysentery, gastroenteritis, colds, epidemic encephalitis,
(chuan-hsin-fian)
tracheitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, pulmonary
I
clht-detox tuberculosis, cholecystitis, and snakebites.
• Clears Heat, cools the Blood: Used to treat epistaxis.
• Relieves hypertension: Used to treat elevated blood
pressure.
LIV,
Chuan GB,
oaid
womo
• Activates the Blood, moves Qi, alleviates pain: Used to treat
Xiong PC dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor, post-partum stasis,
(chuan-chiang)
pain in the hypochondrium and headache pain.
movexue • Expels wind and relieves pain: Used to treat headache and
dizziness associated with exterior wind attack.
Chun Pi Ll, ST bitter
astringent
• Clears Heat, dries dampness, and astringes the Intestines:
{chun-pi) oold Used to treat chronic diarrhea or dysentery and chronic vaginal
sab discharge.
• Kills parasites: Used to treat pain and distention in the
Ci Shi
(lsi-chi)
cshen
KID,
LIV
-
oalty
"""
abdomen due to roundworms .
• Subdues the Yang, quiets the Spirit: Used to treat
restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, or tremors, dizziness or
vertigo associated with ascendant yang.
• Benefits hearing and vision: Used to treat impaired hearing
or deafness, tinnitus, or floaters and poor vision associated with
Liver and Kidney yin deficiency.
• Benefits wheezing and coughing: Used to treat chronic
asthma associated with the Kidney failing to grasp qi.
Cong Bai LU,
ST
pungent
wamo
• Releases the exterior: Used to treat early stage exterior wind-
(chung-pai)
cold attack.
rextw-c • Disperses cold and frees the Yang : Used to treat pain and
distention in the abdomen or nasal congestion due to deficiency
cold obstruction.
• Relieves toxins: Treats sores and abscesses.
Da Fu Pi SP.
ST.
pungent
slwafTTl
• Descends Qi and relieves stagnation: Used to treat epigastric
(ta-fu-pi) Ll,
Sl
and abdominal distention, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation,
rqi and constipation.
• Expels dampness: Used to treat damp stagnation in the
Stomach and Intestines.
• Promotes urination and reduces edema: Used to treat
edema and damp leg qi.
Da Huang HT. bitter
• Drains heat and breaks accumulations: Used to treat
(ta-huang)
Ll.
LIV,
ST
""" intestinal heat excess and Yangming patterns with high fever,
AKA chuan jun profuse sweating, extreme thirst, constipation, abdominal
purg distention and pain, and in extreme cases, delirium.
• Clears Heat and dries dampness: Used to treat dysentery and
damp-heat diarrhea.
• Cools the Blood: Used to treat vomiting blood, epistaxis,
hemoptysis, blood in the stool and hemorrhoids.
• Activates the Blood: Used to treat amenorrhea, immobile
abdominal masses, or fixed pain due to blood stasis.
• Clears heat obstructing the blood level: Used to treat fever,
DaJi
(ta-chi)
stopxue
UV,
SP
-
sweet
swollen and painful eyes, or sores due to heat in the blood.
• Stops bleeding, treats blood ejection: Used to treat epistaxis,
hemoptysis, vomiting blood, flooding or spotting.
• Relieves swelling and aids in the regeneration of flesh.
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Herbs Proport1es Indications I Actions
HT,
Da Qing Ye LU.
bitter
• Clears Heat and relieves toxins: Used to treat warm
(ta-ching-yeh) ST "'"""" febrile diseases with fever, thirst, bacillary dysentery, acute
clht-detox gastroenteritis, acute pneumonia , acute infectious hepatitis,
jaundice, dysentery, swellings , and abscesses.
• Cools the Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat
spontaneous external bleeding and for blotches or other skin
eruptions due to heat in the blood .
I
SP, sweet
DaZao ST neutral
• Supplements the Spleen and reinforces the Qi: Used to treat
(ta-tsao)
fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath , poor appetite , nausea,
tqi and loose stools caused by qi deficiency.
• Nourishes the Blood and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat
irritability, agitation , depression and other emotional disorders.
Moderates the properties of other herbs.
HT, bitter
Dai Zhe Shi LIV,
• Calms the Liver, subdues Yang: Used to treat tinnitus ,
(tai-che-shi) PC """ dizziness, vertigo , headache, and pain or pressure around the
cshen eyes associated with Liver yang rising .
• Descends rebellious Qi: Used to treat hiccough, vomiting,
belching , and wheezing associated with qi failing to descend.
• Cools the Blood, stops bleeding: Used to treat epistaxis ,
spontaneous external bleeding , flooding and spotting , and
vomiting blood.
Dan Dou
Chi
(tan-tou-shi)
rextw-h
LU,
ST
-
sweet
slbitter
"""
• Releases the exterior: Used to treat flu and colds causing
fever, chills, and headache.
• Relieves restlessness: Used to treat restlessness and
irritability, fullness or oppressed sensations in the chest, and
insomnia following febrile disease.
LIV, bitter
Dan Nan • Clears Fire, transforms Phlegm, dispels internal Wind: Used
Xing
LU.
SP """ to treat convulsions, spasms , stroke, seizures , and lockjaw.
(tan-nan-hsiang)
cold-phlegm
Dan Shen
(tan-shan)
movexue
HT,
PC,
LIV
·-
bitter
• Activates the blood and breaks up blood stasis: Used to
treat pain in the chest and abdomen , epigastric pain , pain in
the hypochondrium, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea , and palpable
masses associated with blood stasis and qi constraint.
• Quiets the Heart and the Spirit: Used to treat restlessness ,
irritability, palpitations, and insomnia associated with heat in the
blood or heat in the nutritive level.
sweet
Dan Zhu Ye HT.
• Clears Heart Fire: Used to treat mouth sores and swollen ,
(tan-chu-yeh)
Sl,
~·"" painful gums, irritability, and thirst due to heat in the Heart or
clht-fire
ST
""" Stomach channels.
• Promotes urination and clears Damp-Heat: Used to treat
dysuria associated with heat in the Small Intestine channel due
to Heart fire pouring downward.
Dang Gui • Supplements the Blood and regulates menstruation: Used
..,
LIV, sweet
HT, pungent
(tang-kuei) SP bitter to treat irregular menstruation, amenorrhea , dysmenorrhea and
tblood other symptoms related to blood deficiency including a pale,
white complexion, blurred vision , dry or brittle nails, dry hair,
and heart palpitations.
• Invigorates the Blood: Used to treat pain due to blood
stagnation including abdominal pain and traumatic injury.
• Moistens the Intestines: Used to treat dry Intestines due to
blood deficiency.
• Relieves swelling: Used to treat sores and abscesses , helping
to regenerate flesh .
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HERB
Channols l
Herbs Indications I Actions
...
Proportios
Dang Shen SP, , , • Tonifies the Center and reinforces the Qi: Used to treat
LU neutral
(tang-shen)
fatigue, poor appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, prolapse of
tqi the uterus, stomach, or rectum due to sinking Spleen qi.
• Strengthens qi and nourishes fluids: thirst due to injury of
fluids or wasting and thirsting disorder.
• Tonifies the Lung Qi: Used to treat Lung deficiency causing
chronic cough and shortness of breath, or cough with copious
I
sputum due to Spleen qi deficiency.
Deng Xin HT.
"""'' • Promotes urination and dries dampness: Used to treat
~""'
Sl.
Cao dysuria, edema, obstructed urination, and damp-heat jaundice.
(teng-hsin-tsao)
LU
"'"" • Clears Heat from the Heart channel: Used to treat insomnia
edamp and irritability accompanying urinary distress and associated
with heart fire or with kidney yin deficiency.
Di FuZi
(ti-fu-tzu)
UB
·-·"""
bitter
• Clears damp-heat and promotes urination: Used to treat
dysuria, urinary obstruction , and vaginal discharge.
edamp • Expels dampness and stops itching: Used to treat genital
damp itching and damp heat skin lesions such as eczema and
Di Gu Pi
(ti-ku-pi)
LU,
LIV,
...
, ,
ootd
scabies.
• Drains Fire from Yin deficiency: Used to treat tidal fever, night
KID sweats, steaming bone disorder, irritability, toothache, and thirst
coolxue associated with fire from deficiency flaring up.
• Clears Heat and stops coughing: Used to treat coughing and
panting associated with Lung heat.
• Clears Heat and cools the blood: Used to treat hematuria,
epistaxis, vomiting blood associated with heat in the blood.
• Lowers Blood Pressure: Used to treat hypertension.
DiLong uv. salty
• Drains Heat and relieves spasms: Used to treat spasms and
LU, ootd
(ti-fung) SP, convulsion, manic agitation and fright wind associated with high
UB
ewind fevers resulting from movement of internal wind in the blood or
channels.
• Suppresses wheezing: Used to treat panting and wheezing
due to Lung heat.
• Clears Heat and frees the channels: Used to treat wind stroke
and hemiplegia, joint pain and painful obstruction.
• Clears Heat and promotes urination: Used to treat dysuria
due to heat in the Bladder.
• Calms the Liver: Used to treat headache, painful red eyes and
hypertension associated with Liver yang rising.
DiYu uv. b1tter
• Cools the Blood and stops bleeding : Used to treat epistaxis,
ST,
(ti-yu) u '"'" hemoptysis, blood in the stool, bleeding hemorrhoids and
"""" bloody dysentery due to damp-heat, and profuse uterine
stopxue
bleeding.
• Clears Heat and aids in regeneration of flesh: Applied
topically to treat trauma or other types of sores.
Ding Xiang KID. pungent
• Warms the center and descends rebellious Qi: Used to treat
SP, wo~
(ting-hsiang) ST abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, hiccough, stomach
wint reflux, poor appetite associated with interior cold.
• Warms the Kidneys: Used to treat impotence or clear vaginal
discharge due to yang deficiency.
Dong Gua LU.
Sl
sweet
• Unblocks urination, disperses swelling, clears heat
Pi """" and resolves summerheat: Used to treat edema, urinary
(tung-kua-pee) obstruction, and summerheat.
edamp
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Herbs f
'
'
Co
'c lndrcatrons I Act10ns

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Dong Gua LU, aweot • Clears Heat, moistens the Lung, transforms phlegm: Used
ST, ""~
Ren Ll, to treat phlegm-heat cough with dry thick sputum and Lung or
(tung.Jwa..ren) Sl
intestinal abscess.
edamp • Clears Heat and dries dampness: Used to treat edema,
dysuria and vaginal discharge due to damp-heat.
Dong KuiZi
(tung-kuHzu) .
UB,
Ll,
oweot
""~
• Promotes urination: Used to treat dysuria, edema, hematuria
or cystic calculi associated with damp-heat.
I
edamp • Frees lactation: Used to treat insufficient lactation and
distended and painful breasts.
• Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels: Used to
treat constipation.
DouJuan SP,
ST
......
_, • Clears Summerheat & Damp heat: Used in early stages of
(tou-dluang)
summerheat or warm febrile disease especially with joint pain,
clht-sumr sensation of heaviness, minimal sweating & greasy tongue
DuHuo
(tu.Jruo)
d-woodamp
KID,
UB
·- •"""""'
wann
coating due to presence of dampness.
• Dispels Wind-Dampness and relieves pain: Used to treat
aching pain in the lower back and knees, and hypertonicity of
the limbs associated with wind-cold-damp painful obstruction
and headache and toothache associated with penetrating
dampness.
• Releases the exterior: Used to treat exterior attack of wind-
DuZhong
(tu-chung)
tyang
KID,
LIV
- ,,
pungent
wann
cold toaether with dampness.
• Tonifies Liver and Kidneys; Strengthens Sinews and
Bones: Used to treat painful or weak lower back and knees,
frequent urination associated with Liver and Kidney deficiency.
• Quiets the Fetus: Used to treat flooding or spotting during
--
pregnancy and to prevent miscarriage when there is back pain
associated with deficiency cold.
• Stops Dizziness: Used to treat dizziness associated with
hypertension due to ascendant Liver yang.
EJiao LIV,
LU,
......
...... • Supplements the Blood: Used to treat irregular menstruation,
(ah-dliao) KID amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and other symptoms related to
-
tblood blood deficiency including a pale, white complexion, blurred
vision, dry or britlle nails, dry hair, and heart palpitations.
• Stops bleeding: Used to treat hemoptysis, blood in the stool,
menorrhagia, or spotting.
• Enriches the yin: Used to treat yin deficiency that causes
EZhu
(o-chu)
movexue
LIV,
SP
-.....
wann
irritabilitv, insomnia, or couahina.
o Dispels Wind, clears Heat, disperses swelling, and resolves
toxins: Used to treat distention and pain in the abdomen
and region of the heart, masses, food stagnation, menstrual
ErCha
(erlr-dla)
otop
LU
-
··- """""'
irreaularities, and trauma.
o Drains dampness: Used to treat non-healing sores.
o Stops bleeding.
o Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm: Used to treat cough due to
Lung heat, and thirst associated with summerheat.
FanXieYe
fang.Jrsieh-yeh)
purg
u
--"""
awaol
o Drains Heat and breaks up stagnation: Used to treat
constipation, and accumulation and stagnation with abdominal
distention.
Fang Feng
(fang-fang)
UB,
LIV,
SP
......
pungent
•wano
o Releases the exterior and dispels Wind: Used to treat
headache, chills, stiff neck and body aches due to exterior wind-
-
rextw-c cold attack.
o Expels wind-dampness, Relieves Pain: Used to treat exterior
wind-damp painful obstruction causing joint pain.
o Dispels Wind: Used to treat migraine headache, hypertonicity
of the limbs, lockjaw, trembling and spasms associated with
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internal wind.
HERB
Herbs Channols /
Properties
FeiZi LU, ,_, • Kills parasites: Used to treat abdominal pain and distention
ST. astringent
(fei-tzu) Ll neultal caused by tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms.
ebugs • Moistens dryness: Used to treat constipation and mild coughs
due to dryness in the Lungs.
SP, sweet • Supplements the Center, relieves pain, moistens the
Feng Mi LU. neutral
(feng-mi) Ll lung, resolves toxins: Used to treat toxins of Chuan Wu Tou,
cough due to lung dryness, constipation, stomach pain, nasal
I
movexue
congestion, mouth sores and burns.
Fo Shou LU. acrid
• Soothes and regulates the Liver Qi: Used to treat Stomach
SP, bitter
(fo-shou) ST. slwarm pain, distention in the hypochondrium.
LIV
rqi • Dries dampness & transforms phlegm: Used to treat panting
and coughing due to phlegm obstructing the Lungs.
Fu Hai Shi LU salty
• Clears Lung Heat, transforms Phlegm, softens hardness:
ootd
(fu-hai-shi) Used to treat phlegm-heat panting and cough, old phlegm
clht-phlegm accumulations, goiters and tumors of the neck, scrofula,
dysuria, sores and swelling.
HT, sweet
Fu Ling SP.
• Promotes urination and dries out dampness: Used to treat
(lu-ling) ~·""
LU nfllllral edema, dysuria, and diarrhea resulting from either deficiency of
edamp Spleen qi or excess interior dampness.
• Boosts the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, Transforms
Phlegm: Used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric distention,
abdominal fullness and poor appetite associated with Spleen
deficiency, and phlegm congestion obstructing and causing
headache, dizziness or palpitations.
• Quiets the Heart and calms the spirit: Used to treat
palpitations, insomnia, or poor memory associated with
disharmony between the Heart and Spleen.
HT, sweet
Fu Ling Pi • Promotes urination and dries out dampness: Used to treat
(lu-ling-pee)
SP,
~·""
LU neutral edema, dysuria, and diarrhea resulting from either deficiency of
• Boosts the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, Transforms
Phlegm: Used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric distention,
abdominal fullness and poor appetite associated with Spleen
deficiency, and phlegm congestion obstructing and causing
headache, dizziness or palpitations.
• Quiets the Heart and calms the spirit: Used to treat
palpitations, insomnia, or poor memory associated with
disharmony between the Heart and Spleen.
Fu Long SP,
ST """'
w•m
• Warms the Middle and stops bleeding: Used to treat blood in
Gan the urine or stool , or vomiting of blood.
(fu-lung-kan)
• Warms the Middle: Used to treat Stomach patterns due to
stopxue deficiency cold with vomiting, morning sickness, or chronic
Spleen deficiency diarrhea.
Fu Pen Zi KID, sweet
LIV astringent
• Supplements the Liver and Kidney, secures Essence:
(fu-pen-tzu) slwarm Used to treat polyuria, enuresis, spermatorrhea, premature
sab ejaculation, or wet dreams caused by Kidney yang deficiency.
• Assists the yang and improves vision: Used to treat poor
vision, sore low back, and impotence due to Liver and Kidney
deficiency.
Fu Ping
(fu-ping)
US,
LU '""
ootd
• Diaphoretic, dispels wind, reduces edema, resolves toxins:
Used to treat seasonal febrile diseases, non-eruption of
rextw-h maculopapules, itching skin, edema, urinary obstruction, sores
and abscesses .
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Herbs Channa!&/
Propo rt1e~
HT, sweet
Fu Shen • Promotes urination and dries out dampness: Used to treat
~""'
SP,
(fu·sheng) lU neutral edema, dysuria, and diarrhea resulting from either deficiency of
• Quiets the heart and the spirit: Used to treat fright
palpitations, poor memory, insomnia, fright epilepsy.
Fu Xiao Mai
(fu-hsiao-mai)
HT
-
owoet
oatty
• Supplements the Heart and quiets the Spirit: Used to
treat depression and emotional instability or disorientation,
I
sab palpitations, insomnia, and irritability.
• Constrains sweating: Used to treat spontaneous sweating due
to qi deficiency and night sweats due to yin deficiency.
• Astringes Essence: Used to treat bedwetting in children.
pullQent
FuZi HT,
KID, hot toxic
• Restores the Yang: Used to treat diarrhea with undigested
(fu-tzu) SP food, chills, cold extremities, severe vomiting, diarrhea,
wint or sweating, and loss of consciousness associated with
devastated yang.
• Supplements the Fire: Used to treat chest and abdominal
pain, edema, sweating and other manifestations of interior cold
due to yang deficiency.
• Disperses cold, warms the channels, alleviates pain: Used
to treat painful obstruction of the low back and sinews and
tendons caused by wind-damp-cold painful obstruction.
All sweet
Gan Cao 12 neutral
• Supplements the Spleen and reinforces Qi and Blood: Used
{kan-tsao) (raw) to treat fatigue, shortness of breath, loose stools, irregular or
wa~
tqi (dry- intermittent pulse, and palpitations.

frlod)
• Nourishes the Lungs and stops coughing, for coughing and
wheezing.
Relieves spasms and stops pain: Used to treat pain or
spasms of the abdomen or legs.
• Clears Heat and resolves toxins: Used to treat carbuncles,
sores, or other conditions resulting from heat toxins.
Moderates the properties of other herbs.
pungent
Gan Jiang HT,
lU, hot
• Warms the center and expels cold: Used to treat chest and
(kan-chiang) SP, abdominal pain and distention, and vomiting or diarrhea due to
ST
wint interior cold blocking the middle associated with deficiency or
excess.
• Restores Yang: Used to treat cold limbs and extreme
weakness associated with devastated yang.
• Warms the lungs and transforms phlegm: Used to treat cold
phlegm coughing and panting.
• Unblocks the channels and stops bleeding: Used to treat
bleeding associated with cold obstructing the channels.
-
KID. bitter • Drains water downward: Used to treat severe accumulation
Gan Sui lt, · -t
(kan-sui) lU toxic of fluid in the chest and abdomen, generalized edema, facial
cath edema, and abdominal distention.
• Relieves inflammation: Used topically to treat swelling and
painful skin lesions.
Gao Ben UB pungent • Dispels Wind, Cold and Damp and alleviates pain: Used to
wa~
(gao-pen) treat headache, vertex headache, abdominal pain, or diarrhea
rextw-<; associated with wind-cold-damp.
Gao Liang SP,
ST
pungent
hot
• Warms the Stomach, dispels wind, dissipates cold, moves
Jiang Qi, relieves pain: Used to treat cold and pain in the abdomen,
(gao-liang-chiang) vomiting, diarrhea, and food stagnation.
wint
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Herbs Channels/
Properties
....
GeGen
(ke-ken)
rextw-h
SP,
ST
-
pungent
, • Releases the exterior, relaxes the muscles and clears Heat:
Used to treat disorders causing aching muscles, stiff neck and
upper back, fever, headache.
• Nourishes the fluids and alleviates thirst: Used to treat
wasting-thirsting and thirst due to Stomach heat.
I
• Stops diarrhea: Used to treat diarrhea and dysentery
associated with damp-heat.
• Lowers blood pressure: Used to treat hypertension with
headache, dizziness, tinnitus, and angina pectoris.
GeJie LU, sally • Supplements the Lung and boosts the Kidneys: Used to
KtD neutral
(ke-chieh)
treat coughing or wheezing, possibly with blood-tinged sputum,
tyang associated with Kidney and Lung deficiency.
• Benefits the Kidney yang: Used to treat impotence, daybreak
diarrhea, and urinary frequency associated with Kidney yang
deficiency.
Geng Mi SP,
"""'' • Supplements the center and boosts Qi.
(jeng-mi)
ST
""" • Fortifies the Spleen and harmonizes the Stomach.
...
rextw-c
Gou Ji
(kou-chi)
KID,
LtV , ,
bitter
• Tonifies the Liver and Kidney and benefits the sinews and
wa•m bones: Used to treat vaginal discharge, urinary incontinence,
tyang and pain in the low back and knees.
• Eliminates Wind-Dampness: Used to treat wind-damp painful
obstruction with pain, soreness, or numbness.
LN. sweet
Gou Qi Zi LU, neutral
• Enriches the Kidney: Used to treat yin and blood deficiency
(kou-chi-tzu) KtD causing sore low back and knees, impotence, nocturnal
tbtood emission, and diabetes.
• Supplements the Liver, brightens the eyes: Used to treat
Liver and Kidney yin or essence deficiency causing dizziness,
blurred vision, or poor vision.
• Stops Cough: Used to treat coughing due to Lung yin
deficiency.
Gou Teng uv. •woet • Extinguishes Wind and relieves spasms: Used to treat
(kou-teng)
HT
""" tremors, seizures, and eclampsia resulting from movement of
ewind internal wind in the blood or channels.
• Clears Heat and subdues the Yang: Used to treat headache,
irritability, red eyes, and dizziness due to Liver fire or Liver yang
rising.
• Lowers the blood pressure: Used to treat hypertension.
• Releases the exterior: Used to treat exterior wind-heat attacks
causing headache, fever, and red eyes or sore throat.
bitt8f'
Gu Sui Bu KID,
LtV w•=
• Tonifies the Kidneys: Used to treat pain or weakness in the
(ku-sui-pu) lower back and knees, diarrhea, tinnitus, deafness, deficiency
tyang heat flaring up causing bleeding around the teeth and gums.
• Benefits sinews and bones: Used to treat trauma to
ligaments, tendons and bones resulting in sprains, strains or
fractures.
Gu Ya SP,
ST """''
neutral
• Fortifies the Spleen, opens the Stomach, harmonizes the
(ku-ya)
center and disperses food stagnation: Used to treat food
rtood retention with abdominal fullness, diarrhea, poor appetite, and
-
poor digestion of starchy foods.
Gua Lou
(kua-Jou)
LU.
ST,
Lt
·-· • Moistens the Lung and transforms Phlegm-Heat: Used to
treat cough with thick, sticky sputum, or blood-tinged sputum.
• Dissipates nodules: Used to treat chest impediment.
clht-phlegm
• Lubricates the Intestines: Used to treat thirst and dryness
causing constipation.
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Ch<:BlnPis I
Herbs IndicatiOns I Actions
·-
Prope.t s
LU,
Gua Lou • Moistens the Lung and transforms Phlegm-Heat: Used to
ST,
"'~
Ren Ll treat cough with thick, sticky sputum, or blood-tinged sputum.
(kua-lou-ren)
• Dissipates nodules: Used to treat chest impediment.
clhl-phlegm • Lubricates the Intestines: Used to treat thirst and dryness
Guan Zhong LIV,

,_ causing constipation.
• Kills parasites: Used to treat intestinal parasites including
SP oold
{kuan-chung)
tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms.
I
clht-detox • Clears Heat and relieves toxins: Used to treat wind-heat
colds, maculopapular eruptions, or damp-heat induced sores,
carbuncles, mumps, and epidemic toxins.
• Cools the Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat blood in
the stool, bloody dysentery, profuse flooding and spotting, and
vaginal discharge.
Gui Ban HT, .- • Nourishes the yin and subdues the yang: Used to treat
(kuei-pan)
KID,
LIV
'""''
""' night sweats, dizziness, tinnitus, and spasms, and tremors
associated with ascendant yang or Liver and Kidney yin
tyin
deficiency generating internal wind.
• Supplements the Kidneys and fortifies the bones: Used to
treat seminal emissions, soreness and weakness of the lower
back and knees, weakness in the legs, and retarded early
skeletal development including non-closure of the fontanels.
• Nourishes the Blood and strengthens the Heart: Used to
treat anxiety, insomnia, poor memory associated with Heart yin
deficiency.
• Cools the Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat flooding
and spotting, spontaneous external bleeding, and menorrhagia.
LU, pungent
GuiZhi UB, .- • Releases the exterior, harmonizes Ying and Wei: Used to
(kuei-chih) HT treat exterior cold deficiency patterns where there is sweating
-~
-
rext w-e with no improvement in the patient's condition.
• Warms and frees the channels and disperses cold: Used to
treat wind-cold-damp painful obstruction in the joints and limbs,
and to treat dysmenorrhea caused by cold obstructing the
blood.
,<!!IIi;;,
• Warms and frees the Yang: Used to treat edema caused by
cold phlegm obstruction, and for palpitations due to obstruction
to the flow of yang qi in the chest.
• Warms the blood vessels: Used to treat dysmenorrhea due to
cold in the uterus.
HaiFeng LIV
,_
acrid
• Dispels wind dampness & unblocks the channels: Used to
Teng slwarm treat wind-cold-damp painful obstruction with stiff joints, lower
(hai-feng-teng) back pain, sore knees, cramping of the muscles and sinews and
d-w-damp pain due to trauma.
• Regulates Qi: Used to treat abdominal pain, panting, and
coughing associated with rebellious qi.
LU, bitter • Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, softens hardness: Used to
HaiGeKe ST, ulty
(hai-ke-ke) KD neutral treat heat-phlegm panting and cough, edema, dysuria, goiters
clht-phlegm and tumors of the neck, accumulations, pain in the chest due to
blood stasis, dysentery, hemorrhoids, flooding and spotting, and
·-
vaginal discharge.
Hai Jin Sha Sl,
UB
• Clears Heat, resolves toxins, promotes urination: Used to
(hai-chin-sha) ""'' treat urinary tract infection, urinary calculus, vaginal discharge,
edamp hepatitis, nephritic edema, sore, swollen throat, mumps,
enteritis, dysentery, eczema, and herpes zoster associated with
damp heat.
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Herbs Channels/
Proport1e11
Hai Piao KID,

LIV,
salty
astringent
• Stops bleeding and vaginal discharge: Used to treat uterine
Xiao ST slwarm bleeding and vaginal discharge.
(hai-paio-chiao)
• Astringes the Essence: Used to treat nocturnal emissions,
sab premature ejaculation , or vaginal discharge due to Kidney
deficiency.
• Controls acidity and relieves pain: Used to treat epigastric
pain, belching, or acid regurgitation associated with excess
I
production of stomach acid.
• Resolves dampness and promotes healing: Used to treat
chronic, non-healing skin ulcers or rashes associated with
dampness.
• Stops diarrhea: Used to treat chronic diarrhea or dysentery.
Hai Shen KID,
HT
salty
w•~
• Tonifies the Kidney Yang, benefits the Essence: Used to
(hai-sheng)
treat impotence, nocturnal emission, and frequent urination.
tyang
SP.
Hai Tong Pi
{hai-tung-pi)
LIV,
KID
'""
bitt6f
neutral
• Dispels Wind-Damp, frees the Channels: Used to treat wind-
damp painful obstruction.
d-w..<Jamp • Promotes urination and reduces edema: Used to treat
edema.
Relieves itching: Used to treat scabies and other skin lesions.
HaiZao LU.
LIV,
bitter
salty
• Reduces Phlegm & softens hardness: Used to treat goiters,
(hai-tsao) ST. ooJd nodules and tumors in the neck or sensation of distention and
KID
clht-phlegm fullness in the chest associated with phlegm , hyperthyroidism
and hypothyroidism.
• Promotes urination & drains Fire: Used to treat edema,
swelling and pain in the testicles, and leg qi.
Han Fang Ji UB.
SP.
bitter
• Promotes urination and reduces edema: Used to treat
(han-fang-ji) KID '""
""' damp-heat leg qi, gurgling sounds in the intestines, abdominal
edamp distention, or ascites associated with damp accumulations.
• Expels Damp-Heat: Used to treat hypertonicity of the
extremities, fever and red, swollen, hot, painful joints.
KID,
Han Lian LIV
"'"I • Supplements the Liver and Kidney yin: Used to treat vaginal
Cao "'"' discharge, dysuria, turbid urination, dizziness, blurred vision,
(han-lien-tsao) ""' vertigo, and premature graying of the hair associated with yin
tyin deficiency.
• Cools the Blood and stanches bleeding: Used to treat
hemoptysis, vomiting of blood , coughing of blood , hematuria,
blood in the stool, bloody dysentery, diphtheria, and
spontaneous external bleeding.
Han Shui HT.
ST. ,.,,
~rid
• Clears Heat, drains Fire: Used to treat seasonal febrile
Shi KID ooJd diseases, heat accumulation with vexation and thirst, vomiting,
(han-xue-tzu)
diarrhea, and bleeding gums.
clht-fire • Disperses swellings: applied topically for sore throats, ulcers
and burns.
He Huan Pi HT.
LIV
sweet
ll8Utral
• Resolves depression, quiets the Heart: Used to treat anger,
(he-huan-pi)
depression, insomnia, irritability, and poor memory.
cshen • Harmonizes the Blood, relieves pain and disperses
swellings: Used to treat pain and swelling due to trauma and
abscesses and swellings.
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Herbs ~~:;;~::: Indications I Actions

He Shou Wu LIV,
KID
bitter
• Supplements the Liver and boosts the Kidneys, nourishes
(he-shou-wu) "'""'
astnngent the Blood, retains the Essence: Used to treat dizziness,
slwarrn
movexue blurred vision, premature graying of the hair associated with yin
and blood deficiency.
• Retains the Essence: Used to treat nocturnal emission,
spermatorrhea and vaginal discharge.
• Moistens the intestines: Used to treat constipation associated
I
with blood deficiency.
• Expels Wind from the skin, lowers serum cholesterol
levels. Used to treat malaria.
HT. bitter
HeYe uv. sl sweet
• Clears Summerheat: Used to treat fever, irritability, sweating,
(he-yen) SP neutral scanty urine, and diarrhea associated with summerheat.
clht-sumr • Circulates and clears the Spleen Yang: Used to treat diarrhea
associated with Spleen deficiency.
• Stops bleeding: Used to treat blood ejection, spontaneous
external bleeding, flooding and spotting, blood in the stool, and
postpartum dizziness due to blood deficiency.
HeZi Ll. bitter
ST.
(he>-tzu) LU ''""'
astringent chronic diarrhea and dysentery.
neutral
sab • Constrains Lung Qi, stops coughing : Used to treat chronic
coughing and wheezing, and loss of voice.
• Astringes the Essence: Used to treat flooding and spotting,
vaginal discharge, seminal emission and polyuria.
Hei Zhi Ma KID,
LIV "'""'
neutral
• Supplements the Liver and Kidney Yin : Used to treat
(hay-chih-ma)
premature graying of the hair, blurred vision, tinnitus, and
tyin dizziness.
• Extinguishes wind: Used to treat headaches, dizziness, and
numbness associated with movement of internal wind.
• Moistens the intestines: Used to treat constipation due to
deficiency of yin or blood and scanty breast milk.
HT. aaid
Hong Hua LIV
• Activates the Blood and unblocks the menses: Used to treat
(hong-hua)
amenorrhea, abdominal pain, post partum dizziness, retention
movexue of lochia and abdominal masses.
• Dispels Blood stasis and stops pain: Used to treat chest and
abdominal pain associated with blood stasis including angina
pectoralis.
• Relieves rashes: Used to treat measles when rash is
incomplete.
SP. aorid
Hou Po ST. bitter
• Moves Qi, dries Dampness: Used to treat pain or distention
(hu-po) LU. and fullness in the chest and abdomen, poor appetite, vomiting
Ll aromatic
movedamp and diarrhea associated with Damp obstruction of the middle
burner.
• Warms the Center, transforms Phlegm and descends
rebellious Qi: Used to treat coughing or wheezing with a stifling
or oppressed sensation in the chest associated with phlegm
obstructin the normal downward movement of Lung qi.
LIV, aorid • Dispels Wind Dampness and relieves pain : Used to treat
Hu Gu KD •weel
(hu-gu) stiffness and migratory pain in the joints.
d-w..(lamp • Disperses Wind-Cold and strengthens sinews and bones:
Used to treat weak knees and legs, spasms, paralysis, stiffness
and pain in the lower back, and cold pain in the bones.
bitter
Hu Huang UV,
ST. oold
• Clears Damp-Heat: Used to treat dysentery and skin lesions
Lian Ll associated with damp-heat.
(hu-huang-lien) • Clears Heat and cools the Blood: Used to treat spontaneous
clht-damp external bleeding.
• Clears deficiency Heat: Used to treat night sweats, malar
flush, irritability, and dryness associated with yin deficiency
heat.
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Herbs ~
,, lnd1cat1ons I Act10ns
f'
ST, pungent o Warms the center, precipitates Ql, disperses Phlegm, and
HuJiao Lt hot
(hu-chiao) resolves toxins: Used to treat cold phlegm, food stagnation,
win! cold pain in the abdomen, stomach reflux, vomiting of clear
Hu Lu Ba
(hu-lu-pa)
KID,
LtV
-
wann
o
fluids, diarrhea and cold dysentery.
Warms the Kidney Yang, dispels cold-damp and relieves
pain: Used to treat distention and fullness in the abdomen,
impotence, pain in the low back and knees, and cold-damp leg
I
tyang
HuPo
(hu-po)
cshen
HT,
LIV,
UB ·-
"""""'
o
qi.
Settles fright and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat anxiety,
fright palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, and convulsions or
seizures.
o Activates the Blood: Used to treat coronary heart disease,
amenorrhea, post-partum pain in the abdomen, and immobile
·- <
masses associated with blood stasis.
o Stops bleeding: Used to treat hematuria and dysuria.
o Relieves Inflammation: Used to treat sores, carbuncles, and
HuTaoRen
(hu-tao-jen)
tyang
KID,
LU,
Lt ·-
wann
o
ulcerations of the skin.
Tonifies the Kidneys and secures the Essence: Used to treat
pain in the lower back and knees and frequent, pale, copious
urination.
o Warms the Lungs and stops cough: Used to treat chronic
cough and wheezing associated with Lung and Kidney yang
deficiency.
HuZhang
(hu-chang)
movexue
LU,
LtV,
GB
-·- o
o
o
Moistens the Intestines: Used to treat constipation.
Activates the Blood and breaks up Blood Stasis: Used
to treat amenorrhea, wind dampness painful obstruction and
traumatic injury.
Clears Heat, dries dampness: Used to treat damp-heat
jaundice, and vaginal discharge.
o Drains heat downward, transforms phlegm and stops
coughing: Used to treat cough and constipation due to
accumulations of heat.
o Expels Fire toxins: Used to treat burns, carbuncles, other skin
--
infections and snake bites.
UB,
HuaShi ST
o Promotes urination and clears Heat: Used to treat dysuria,
(hua-shih)
' """ hematuria, scanty urine, and diarrhea caused by damp-heat.
adamp o Clears Heat and releases Summerheat: Used to treat dysuria,
Huai Hua Mi
(hul-hulN111}
stopxue
LJV,
Lt
·-
cool
o
fever, irritability, and thirst caused by summerheat.
Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, stops bleeding: Used to treat
damp heat in the Large Intestine causing bleeding hemorrhoids
and bloody dysentery, and hemoptysis, epistaxis, or flooding or
spotting.
o Cools Upward Stirring of Liver Wind or Wind Heat: For red
Huang Bai
(huang-psi)
clht-damp
KID,
UB
-
... ~
o
eyes and dizziness due to Liver heat or wind heat.
Clears Heat, dries Dampness: Used to treat red and white
vaginal discharge, diarrhea, dysentery, dysuria, hematuria,
wasting thirst, jaundice, hemorrhoids, blood in the stool
associated with damp-heat.
o Drains deficiency Fire: Used to treat steaming bone taxation,
fever, red, sore, swollen eyes, mouth sores, night sweats,
afternoon fevers and sweating, nocturnal emissions and
spermatorrhea associated with Kidney yin deficiency fire flaring
up.
o Relieves toxins: Used to treat sores, eczema and other damp
skin lesions.
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HERB
Channel& I
Herbs P roperties Indications I Actions
SP. sweet
Huang Jing LU, neutral
• Tonifies Spleen and Stomach: Used for fatigue, poor appetite.
{huang..cho) KID Nourishes vital essence of the Lung: Used for dry cough,
tqi chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary TB.
HT, bitter
Huang Lian • Drains Fire: Used to treat vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation,
{huang-lien)
UV,
ST.
Ll
""" foul breath, polyphagia, high fevers, insomnia, irritability,
clht-damp disorientation, delirium, painful red eyes and sore throat
I
associated with Heart fire, Liver fire and Stomach fire.
• Clears Heat and dries Dampness: Used to treat diarrhea,
dysentery and jaundice.
• Clears Heat and stops bleeding: Used to treat vomiting
blood, hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematuria, and blood in the stool
associated with heat in the blood.
• Clears toxins: Used topically for abscesses, sores, red and
painful eyes and ulcerations of the tongue and month.
Huang Qi
{huang-chi)
SP,
LU ·-·
slwarm
• Supplements the Center and reinforces Qi: Used to treat
fatigue, poor appetite, nausea, and diarrhea caused by Spleen
tqi or Stomach qi deficiency.
• Raises the Yang Qi: Used to treat bleeding disorders where
the qi is not holding blood in the vessels, or where the qi is not
raising organs as in prolapsed uterus, stomach, or rectum.
• Boosts the protective Qi and secures the exterior: Used
to treat spontaneous sweating caused by qi deficiency and
is used for chronic colds and other manifestations of immune
deficiency.
• Tonifies Qi and blood: Used to treat qi and blood deficiency
presenting with pallor, fatigue, palpitations.
• Reduces edema: Used to treat edema caused by qi deficiency.
• Promotes regeneration of flesh: Used to treat abscesses,
chronic ulcerations and sores from deficiency.
• Increases white blood cell count.
LU, bitter
Huang Qin • Clears Heat and drains Fire: Used to treat vigorous fever,
(huang..qi)
ST.
GB,
Ll
""" irritability, thirst, cough with thick, yellow sputum associated with
clht.-damp Lung heat, or hot sores and swellings associated with fire toxins
flaring up.
• Eliminates Damp-Heat: Used to treat diarrhea, dysentery,
coughing and wheezing with a stifling sensation in the chest,
thirst without the desire to drink, and dysuria or hematuria
associated with damp heat.
• Clears Heat and stops bleeding: Used to treat spontaneous
external bleeding, vomiting blood, hematuria, and epistaxis.
• Clears Heat and quiets the fetus: Quiets a restless fetus
associated with threatened miscarriage.
• Subdues ascendant Liver yang: Used to treat headache,
irritability, red eyes, flushed face, and bitter taste in the mouth
associated with ascendant Liver yang.
Huo Ma Ren
(huo-ma-ren)
SP,
ST.
Lt
·-·
net~tral
• Moistens Dryness, lubricates the intestines: Used to treat
constipation due to intestinal dryness, nourishes the yin in
wasting and thirsting disorder, treats dysentery, menstrual
lax
irregularities, and heat-related dysuria.
Huo Xiang SP,
ST,
acrid
slwarm
• Dispels Dampness: Used to treat pain and fullness of the
(huo-hsiang) LU epigastrium and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite
movedamp associated with dampness obstructing the center.
• Harmonizes the Center, normalizes the Qi: Used to treat
vomiting associated with disharmony in the center.
• Releases the exterior: Used to treat summerheat and colds
or flu with fever and chills, headache, oppression in the chest,
vomiting, diarrhea, malaria, and dysentery.
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HERB
Herbs Channels/
Propert1os
Ji Nei Jin SP, sweet • Disperses food stagnation, fortifies the Spleen and
(chi-nei-chin)
ST.
US,
Sl
"""""' Stomach: Used to treat food stagnation with distention and
rlood fullness, vomiting, retching, stomach reflux, diarrhea and
childhood nutritional impairment associated with food retention.
• Astringes the Essence: Used to treat polyuria, nocturia, and
bedwetting.
• Softens hardness and dissolves stones: Used to treat stones
I
in either the urinary or biliary tract.
HT, bitter • Activates the Blood, soothes the Sinews: Used to treat
Ji Xue Teng SP, sweet
{chi-hsueh-teng) LIV wa~ lumbar and knee pain , numbness, paralysis, and menstrual
movexue irregularities.
UV, oally • Extinguishes Wind and relieves spasms: Used to treat wind-
Jiang Can LU pungent
(chiang-tsan) neutral stroke with loss of voice and facial paralysis and for childhood
ewind convulsions.
• Dispels Wind and stops pain: Used to treat headache, red
eyes, and sore throat.
• Transforms Phlegm: Used to treat deviated mouth,
hemiplegia, scrofula and phlegm nodules associated with
phlegm obstruction of the orifice.
• Extinguishes wind and stops itching: Used to treat skin
rashes.
SP, aorid
Jiang ST, bitter
• Breaks up Blood stasis, moves Qi, frees menstruation,
Huang LIV wa~ relieves pain: Used to treat pain and fullness in the chest and
(chiang-huang) abdomen, pain in the kidney, accumulations, amenorrhea,
movexue postpartum abdominal pain, and pain from trauma.
LU bitter
Jie Geng aaid
• Diffuses the lung Qi and expels Phlegm: Used to treat
(chieh-keng) neutral cough, fullness and pain of the chest and hypochondrium
cold-phlegm associated with phlegm obstructing the qi of the chest.
• Expels pus: Used to treat abscesses, coughing of blood and
pus.
• Benefits the throat: Used to treat sore throat associated with
heat from excess or deficiency.
Jin Qian
Cao
(chin-yin-tsao)
US,
GS,
KD,
LIV
..,.,
sweet
"'"'""'
• Guides herbs upward.
• Clears Heat, unblocks urination, disperses swelling, and
resolves toxins: Used to treat jaundice, edema, dysuria,
urinary calculus, cough, pulmonary abscesses, malaria, vaginal
edamp discharge, wind-damp painful obstruction, fright epilepsy, and
eczema.
sweet
Jin Yin Hua LU.
• Clears Heat, expels Wind and resolves toxins: Used to treat
(chin-yin-hua)
ST.
Ll """' initial-stage warm febrile disease with heat in the upper burner,
clht-detox for hot, painful sores and pain and swellings of the breast,
throat, or eyes, and for intestinal abscess.
• Clears damp-heat: Used to treat dysentery and blood in the
stool and hematuria associated with damp-heat in the lower
burner.
KID,
Jin Yin Zi US, ~·
astringent
• Secures the Essence: Used to treat seminal emissions,
(chin-yin-tzu) Ll neutral enuresis, polyuria, and spontaneous sweating.
sab • Astringes the Intestines: Used to treat chronic diarrhea.
Jing Da Ji
-
KID, bitter
Ll. aaid
• Drains water downward: Used to treat labored breathing with
(ching-ta-chieh) LU pain in the chest associated with accumulation of fluids in the
toxic
cath chest and hypochondrium.
• Relieves inflammation: Used topically for sores and
inflammation .
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HERB
I l n ~
Herbs t'r fl lnd1canons I Act1ons
JlngJie
(ching-c/1/eh)
rext w-e
LU,
LIV
........
aromalic
~""""
• Releases the exterior and dispels wind: Used to treat chills
and fever, headache, sore throat caused by exterior wind-cold
or exterior wind-heat attacking.
...
• Stops rashes and itching: Used to treat early stage measles
and skin eruptions.
• Stops bleeding: Used to treat blood in the stool or uterine
bleeding.
I
Ju Hong
(chu-hong)
LU,
ST ~
wann
...
pungent
phlegm and dampness obstructing the middle and upper
-
<qi burners causing coughing with copious, viscous sputum,
a stifling sensation in the chest, abdominal distention, little
appetite, fatigue, diarrhea or loose stools.
• Regulates the Ql, rectifies the center: Used to treat distention
and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen, hiccough,
bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting associated with Spleen
not transforming and transporting fluids effectively.
......
·-
,...,
LU,
Ju Hua LIV • Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Heat: Used to treat
(chu-hua)
wind-heat patterns with fever and headache.
-
rext w-h • Clears the liver and brightens the eyes: Used to treat red,
painful, dry eyes or excessive tearing, floaters, blurry vision, or
dizziness due to either wind-heat attack or Liver and Kidney yin
deficiency.
• Subdues the Liver and dispels wind: Used to treat headache,
red eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, headache, tinnitus and
JueMingZi
(chuoh-ming-tzu)
clht-fire
LIV,
KID,
Ll
-
.....
oool
deafness caused by ascendant Liver yang.
• Expels Wind-Heat: Used to treat red, painful or itchy eyes with
sensitivity to light associated with externally contracted wind-
heat.
-
• Clears the Liver Fire, descends Liver Yang: Used to treat
headache, red, painful eyes, excessive tearing, or sensitivity to
light associated with Liver fire and Liver yang rising.
• Moistens the Intestines and frees the stool: Used to treat
-
chronic constipation associated with Liver yin deficiency.
• Lowers blood pressure and serum cholesterol: Used to treat
KuShan
(ku-sheng)
clht-damp
HT,
LIV,
Sl,
Ll,
UB
-
..... hypertension.
• Clears Heat and dries Dampness: Used to treat red and white
vaginal discharge, dysentery, jaundice, and heat toxins causing
skin sores.
• Disperses Wind, stops itching: Used to treat chronic itching,
seepage, and bleeding associated with wind-damp-heat
invasions.
• Kills parasites: Used to treat parasite infections.
• Promotes urination: Damp heat in Small Intestine, painful
--
urinary dysfunction and hot edema.
Kuan Dong
Hua
LU
......
acrid • Moistens the Lungs, precipitates Qi, transforms Phlegm,
and suppresses cough: Used to treat counterflow cough,
(kuan-tong-hua)
""""
panting and wheezing, and stagnation in the throat.
cough
KunBu
(kUfl'fJU)
ST,
LIV,
-oally • Softens hardness and moves water: Used to treat scrofula,
goiters and tumors of the neck, dysphagia-occlusion, edema,
-
KD
clhl-phlegm painful distention of the testicles, vaginal discharge.
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HERB
Herbs Channels/
Propertres
Lai Fu Zi SP,
ST,
acrid
sweet
• Disperses food stagnation and relieves accumulation:
(fai-fu-tzu) LU neutral Used to treat fullness and distention in the chest and abdomen,
rfood belching, acid regurgitation, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
associated with food accumulation and qi stagnation.
• Descends Qi and stops coughing: Used to treat chronic
cough or wheezing due mostly to phlegm obstruction of the
Lungs.
Li Zhi He ST.
LIV
astringent
sweet
• Regulates Qi and stops pain: Used to treat abdominal and
(li-chih-he)
••rm epigastric pain due to Liver qi constraint, premenstrual or
rqi postpartum pain due to qi stagnation and blood stasis, and
hernia or testicular pain due to cold stagnation in the Liver
channel.
HT, brtter
Lian Geng LIV, slsweet
• Clears Summerheat: Used to treat fever, irritability, sweating,
(lien-gen) SP neutral scanty urine, and diarrhea, and coughing due to summerheat.
clht-sumr
HT,
Lian Qiao LIV,
bitter
slacrid
• Clears heat and toxins, dissipates nodules, and relieves
{lien-chaio) GB ~I swellings: Used to treat neck lumps, scrofula, hot toxic sores,
clht-detox and carbuncles.
• Expels externally-contracted Wind-Heat: Used to treat
sore throat, fever, and headache associated with externally-
contracted wind-heat.
Lian Zi
(lien-hsin)
KID,
SP,
HT
·-·
astringent
neutral
• Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea: Used to treat chronic
diarrhea and loss of appetite due to Spleen deficiency.
• Tonifies the Kidneys and astringes the Essence: Used
sab
to treat premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, flooding and
spotting, and vaginal discharge.
• Quiets the spirit: Used to treat anxiety, palpitations, irritability,
and insomnia associated with disharmony between the Kidneys
and the Heart.
HT.
Lian Zi Xin PC
bitter
00~
• Clears Heat: Used to treat red, swollen and painful eyes,
(fien-tzu)
insomnia, irritability and mental confusion or delirium associated
clht-fire with Heart fire.
• Stops bleeding and astringes the Essence: Used to treat
vomiting of blood or spermatorrhea.
HT,
Ling Yang LIV
salty
oold
• Extinguishes Wind and relieves spasms: Used to treat
Jiao seizures, spasms and convulsions caused by internal
(ling-yang-chueh)
movement of wind in the channels and vessels.
ewind • Calms the Liver and subdues the yang: Used to treat
headaches, red eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, spasms and
convulsions caused by ascendant Liver yang or Liver fire.
• Clears heat and relieves toxins: Used to treat high fever,
delirium, mania and loss of consciousness due to febrile
diseases.
• Clears damp-heat: Used to treat wind-damp-heat painful
obstruction.
Ling Zhi HT, ,_, • Nourishes the Heart, quiets the Spirit: Used to treat insomnia
LU, •lwann
(fing-chih) SP,
LIV
and poor memory. Lowers blood pressure & reduces serum
cshen KO cholesterol.
Liu Huang KID, ,00, • Relieves toxins, kills parasites, and stops itching: Used to
Ll. hot
(lu-huang) PC treat scabies, ringworm, and relieves itching.
etop
'"'"' • Supports Yang: Used to treat interior cold due to yang
deficiency.
Liu Ji Nu HT, bitter
• Breaks Blood stasis, frees menstruation, closes sores, and
(lu-ji-nu)
SP ••rm
disperses swelling: Used to treat amenorrhea, postpartum
movexue blood stasis, traumatic injury pain, swellings, and sores.
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HERB
Ci,ann~le.
Herbs Propert•es Indications I Actions
Long Dan LIV, bitter

• Drains Damp-Heat: Used to treat jaundice, genital damp
GB,
""~
Cao ST itching, or vaginal discharge and itching associated with damp-
(lung-tan-tsao)
heat in the Liver and Gallbladder affecting the lower burner.
-
clht-damp Also used to treat sore throat and eyes, and swelling and
painful ears, tinnitus or acute deafness associated with damp-
heat obstructing the Gallbladder channel in the head.
• Drains Liver Fire: Used to treat hypochondriac pain, fright
epilepsy, manic agitation, headache, deafness, tinnitus, dream
disturbed sleep, red eyes, and sore throat associated with Liver
fire blazing upward.
Long Gu
(lung-ku)
HT,
LIV,
KID
·-·
astringent
neutral
• Settles fright and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat palpitations,
anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, emotional distress, seizures or
mania associated with a disturbed spirit.
cshen
• Calms the Liver, subdues the Yang: Used to treat dizziness,
vertigo, blurred vision, and bad temper associated with Kidney
and Liver yin deficiency causing the yang to ascend.
• Constrains perspiration and secures Essence: Used to treat
nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, night sweats, spontaneous
sweating, vaginal discharge and uterine bleeding.
• Benefits open sores: Used topically to treat chronic, non-
healing sores and ulcerations.
HT, sweet
Long Van SP wa~
• Harmonizes the Heart and Spleen, tonifies the blood, and
Rou quiets the Spirit: Used to treat insomnia, fright palpitations,
(lung-yen-jou)
fearfulness, poor memory, or dizziness caused by deficiency of
tblood qi and blood.
ST,U bitter
Lou Lu salty
• Clears Heat, relieves toxins, disperses swellings, expels
(lo~u) ootd pus, promotes lactation, unblocks the sinews: Used to treat
clht-detox welling abscesses, swollen breasts, absence of breast milk,
scrofula, sores, bloody dysentery, bleeding hemorrhoids, and
Damp Impediment Bi with hypertonicity of the sinews and joint
pain.
HT, sweet
Lu Dou • Clears Heat, resolves toxins, disperses Summerheat and
~·
ST
{lu-tou) resolves edema: Used to treat summerheat, thirst, edema,
clht-sumr diarrhea, swellings, and abscesses.
Lu Gen LU,
ST
•weet
oold
• Clears Heat and generates fluids: Used to treat fever,
(lu-gen) irritability, and thirst associated with excess heat, coughing
clht-fire and expectoration of thick, yellow sputum or welling pulmonary
abscess associated with excess heat in the Lungs and for
vomiting and belching associated with excess heat in the
Stomach.
• Clears Heat and promotes urination: Used to treat hematuria
and dark, scanty urine.
Lt. bitter
Lu Hui LIV, 00~
• Clears Heat, frees the stools, and kills worms: Used to treat
(lu-huei) ST constipation, amenorrhea, child fright epilepsy, hemorrhoids,
purg fistulas, and intestinal parasites.
bitter
Lu LuTong ST.
LtV neutral
• Dispels wind, reduces edema and eliminates dampness:
(lu-lu-tong) Used to treat painful obstruction in the limbs and extremities,
movexue stomach pain, edema, distention, amenorrhea, scanty breast
milk, abscesses, fistulas, and eczema.
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HERB
Chonnolsl
Herbs Proporth.Js
Lu Rong
(lu-jong)
KID,
LtV
·-·
"tty
wo.m
• Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies the Original Yang: Used
to treat impotence, cold extremities, fatigue, dizziness, tinnitus,
deafness, soreness and weakness in the low back and knees,
tyang
and frequent, copious, clear urination.
• Supplements Essence and strengthens the Sinews and
Bones: Used to treat insufficiencies of essence resulting in
poor development including bed wetting, mental retardation,
I
learning disorders, or skeletal development disorders with poor
bone growth.
• Warms the Uterus: Used to treat infertility, vaginal discharge
or uterine bleeding due to cold in the Chong and Ren channels
and the Uterus.
Luo Shi ltV bitter
• Dispels Wind, frees the channels, stops bleeding, and
Teng """" disperses stasis: Used to treat wind-damp impediment Bi
(luo-shi-teng) pain, hypertonicity of the sinews, swollen abscesses, throat
d-w-damp impediment, blood ejection, trauma, and retention of lochia.
LU
Ma Bo
(ma-po)
'"""
neutral
• Clears Heat, resolves toxins: Used to treat sore throat with
swelling, and loss of voice due to heat toxins, and for cough due
clht-detox to Lung heat.
• Stops bleeding: Used topically to stop bleeding.
MaChi Xian
(ma-chi-hsian)
clht-detox
UV,
ll
-"'"' • Relieves toxins and cools the Blood: Used to treat
appendicitis, carbuncles, sores, red and white vaginal
discharge, and hematuria associated with hot, painful urinary
dysfunctions. Snake bite and wasp stings.
Ma Dou
Ling
(ma-tou-ling)
LU,
ll
·--
bitter
• Clears Lungs, transforms Phlegm, precipitates Qi, stops
coughing, and calms wheezing: Used to treat coughing and
wheezing associated with phlegm-heat obstructing the Lungs.
• Lowers blood pressure: Used to treat hypertension
cough
accompanied by lightheadedness. Treats bleeding hemorrhoids.
LU. pungent
MaHuang us slbitter
• Releases the exterior, dispels Cold: Used to treat chills, fever,
(ma-huang) wo.m headache, absence of sweating, and a tight, floating pulse.
rextw-<:. • Assists Lung qi and stops wheezing: Used to treat cough
and wheezing due to obstruction of Lung qi by wind and cold.
• Promotes Urination and reduces edema: Used to treat
edema due to obstruction from exterior pathogenic attack.
Mai Men HT. sweet
• Nourishes the Yin, moistens the Lungs, and stops cough:
Dong
(mai-men-tong)
tyin
LU,
ST
··-
sl bitter
Used to treat dry cough with little or no sputum production,
blood-tinged cough, hemoptysis, and pulmonary abscess
associated with Lung yin deficiency.
• Boosts the Stomach yin and generates liquids: Used to
treat conditions where there is little or no appetite, empty and
uncomfortable feelings in the stomach, hunger with no desire to
eat, afternoon fever, constipation, dry stools, burning epigastric
pain, dry mouth and throat, thirst with no desire to drink,
feelings of fullness after eating, or constipation associated with
Stomach yin deficiency.
• Clears the Heart and relieves irritability: Used to treat
irritability associated with yin deficiency.
Mai Ya SP.
ST.
......
neutfal
• Disperses food stagnation, fortifies the Spleen and
(mai-ya) LtV Stomach: Used to treat vomiting and diarrhea and loss of
rtood appetite associated with food retention or Spleen deficiency.
• Regulates Qi: Used to treat persistent breast distention, stifling
sensation and distention in the epigastrium or hypochondrium,
belching, or loss of appetite associated with Liver qi stagnation.
• Inhibits Lactation: Used to treat women wishing to stop
nursing.
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HERB
Channels/
Herbs PropertieS Indications I Actions
Man JingZi LIV, pungent
ST, bitter
• Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Heat: Used to treat
(man~ching-tzu)
UB oool headache or eye pain caused by wind-heat attack.
-
~
rextw-h • Clears the head and eyes: Used to treat red, painful, or
swollen eyes, excessive tearing, or floaters associated with
Liver wind-heat.
• Dries dampness and expels Wind: Used to treat wind-
~
dampness in the extremities causing stiffness, numbness,
cramping or heaviness.
ST, pungent
!(li•
Mang Xiao Ll bitter
• Drains Heat, moistens dryness and softens hardness: Used
(mang-hsiao) salty to treat heat stagnation and accumulation, abdominal distention,
very cold
purg constipation, phlegm accumulation, red eyes, and swollen Iff&
welling abscesses.
Meng Shi LU, sweet
• Expels Phlegm, Relieves food stagnation, descends ,<lilb
LIV "'lty
(meng-shi) neutral rebellious Qi, calms the Liver: Used to treat stubborn phlegm
clht-phlegm accumulation, mania, depression, epilepsy, cough, and rapid ,i1llll'i
panting breathing.
-
LIV sweet ~
Mi Meng oool
• Benefits the eyes: for red, swollen, painful eyes, excessive
Hua tearing, superficial visual obstruction, or sensitivity to light. Can
(mi-meng-hua)
be used in treating both excessive and deficient patterns.
clht-fire
MoYao LIV, bitter
SP. neutral
• Activates the blood and dispels blood stasis, reduces Aifi;:
(mo-yao)
movexue
HT inflammation, regenerates flesh: Used to treat pain, swelling
and inflammation from traumatic injury, sores, carbuncles, ,..
immovable abdominal masses, joint pain, chest and abdominal
pain, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea associated with blood ;!Iiiii
stasis.
HT,
Mu Dan Pi LIV,
acrid
bitter
• Clears Heat and cools the Blood: Used to treat spontaneous ~
(mu-tan-pi) KID oool external bleeding, epistaxis, vomiting blood, blood in the
coolxue stool, flooding or spotting, or prolonged menstrual bleeding ~
• Clears deficiency Heat: Used to treat steaming bone fever and
heat associated with yin deficiency.
,.._
• Activates the Blood and disperses Blood stasis: Used to
,4iii'
treat amenorrhea and abdominal masses associated with blood
stasis, or traumatic injury.
• Clears Liver Fire: Used to treat headache, painful red eyes, !«?
hypochondriac pain, and dysmenorrhea with Liver fire.
Reduces swelling: Used to treat abscesses. ,.
SP. sour
MuGua LIV slwarm
• Eliminates Dampness, soothes the sinews: Used to treat
(mu-kua) damp painful obstruction in the extremities, and weakness in tlll!5
d-w-damp the lower back and lower extremities.
• Harmonizes the Stomach, calms the Liver: Used to treat ,.
abdominal pain, spasms, cramping of the calves, and edema
due to leg qi. t'ilf:,
MuLi LIV,
KID
"lty
astringent
• Settles and calms the spirit: Used to treat palpitations,
(mu-li) oool anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia associated with a disturbed ,4L;
cshen spirit.
• Calms the Liver and subdues the Yang: Used to treat fiiiF'
dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, and bad temper associated
with Kidney and Liver yin deficiency causing the yang to
ascend.
,....
• Constrains perspiration and secures Essence: Used to treat
nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, night sweats, spontaneous """c
sweating, vaginal discharge and uterine bleeding.
• Softens hardness: Used to help dissipate lumps in the neck, ~
goiters, and scrofula.

• Stops pain: Used in calcined form to treat stomach pain jiiiF0
associated with excess stomach acid .
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HERB
Herbs Ch<Jn• elsl
Dropr<ll 'S
UB,
• Promotes urination and drains Fire: Used to treat dysuria,
MuTong
(mu-tung)
HT,
Sl
"''"'
""'' edema and leg qi due to damp-heat invading the lower burner,
edamp sores on the tongue and mouth, and irritability associated with
fire from the Heart pouring down via the Small Intestine.
• Promotes lactation and frees the blood vessels: Used to
treat amenorrhea, joint pain due to blood stasis, and insufficient
lactation.
SP, pungent
Mu Xiang ST, bitter
• Regulates Qi, strengthens the Stomach and alleviates
(mu-hsiang) GB, wa~ pain: Used to treat pain and distention in the epigastrium and
Ll
rqi abdomen, nausea and vomiting, poor appetite, flank pain,
distention, or soreness in the hypochondrium, and dysenteric
disease with abdominal urgency and rectal heaviness
(tenesmus).
MuZei
(mu-tsei)
LU,
LIV
,_
"""" • Releases the exterior, disperses Wind-Heat and eliminates
neutral superficial visual obstruction: Used to treat red, swollen,
rext w-h painful eyes, blurred vision, or excessive tearing associated
with wind-heat attack.
Niu Bang Zi LU,

ST
,_
pungent
• Clears Heat, stops bleeding: Used to treat bloody dysentery,
and spontaneous external bleeding associated with wind-heat.
• Releases the exterior and disperses Wind-Heat: Used
(niu-pang-tzu) oold to treat flu and colds causing fever, cough, and a sore, red,
rext w-h swollen throat.
• Clears Heat and relieves toxicity: Used to treat
maculopapular rashes including carbuncles, erythemas, and
mumps.
• Moistens the Intestines: Used to treat constipation.
Niu Huang
(niu-huang)
HT,
LIV .....
bitter
ooot
• Clears the Heart, opens the orifices, and transforms
phlegm: Used to treat clouded spirit, delirious speech, wind-
open stroke, convulsions, seizures, or coma, caused by phlegm and
heat obstructing the Pericardium.
• Clears the Liver, stops tremors: Used to treat spasms,
tremors, or convulsions with high fever due to heat in the Liver.
Drains heat and relieves toxins: Used to treat sore throat.
NiuXi LIV,
KID
bitter
sour
• Activates the Blood and expels Blood stasis: Used to
(niu-tzu) neutral treat menstrual irregularities including dysmenorrhea and
movexue amenorrhea.
• Strengthens sinews and bones, dries dampness: Used to
treat painful low back and knee joints due to blood stasis and
• Clears Damp-Heat: Used to treat hematuria, dysuria, urinary
incontinence, and vaginal discharge.
• Descends Heat: Used to treat epistaxis, vomiting of blood,
toothaches, bleeding gums, dizziness, headache and blurred
vision associated with heat flaring up.
NuZhen Zi KID, sweet • Supplements the Liver and Kidney Yin: for yin deficiency
LIV bitter
(nu-chen-tzu) neutral of the Liver and Kidneys with dizziness, floaters, poor vision,
tyin soreness and weakness of the low back and knees, tinnitus,
deafness, premature graying of the hair.
Clears deficiency heat.
OuJie LU,
ST,
•woet
astringent
• Stops bleeding and Moves the Blood: Used to treat bleeding
(ou-chieh) LIV neutral due to heat in the blood mostly in the Lungs or Stomach
stopxue causing vomiting or coughing of blood. Moves the blood and
relieves stasis .
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HERB
Channolsl
Herbs ProporU•to. Indications I Actions
LU, sweet
Pang Da Hai ll
• Clears Heat, moistens the Lungs, benefits the throat,
{pang~tawhai)
""" resolves toxins: Used to treat dry cough without phlegm, sore
clhl-phlegm throat, loss of voice, steaming bone disorder, spontaneous
external bleeding, red eyes, toothache, hemorrhoids and
fistulas.
SP, ocrid
PeiLan ST neutral
• Transforms Dampness: Used to treat externally contracted
(pei-lan)
summerheat with fever, chills and headache, or dampness
movedamp obstructing the center causing a stifling sensation in the chest,
poor appetite with a sweet taste in the mouth, nausea and
vomiting.
• Regulates menstruation: Used to treat menstrual irregularities.
LU, bitter
Pi Pa Ye ST
• Transforms Phlegm, clears Lung heat, and precipitates
(pi-pa-yen) """ Lung Qi: Used to treat coughing and wheezing caused by
cough phlegm blocking the Lung qi from descending.
• Harmonizes the Stomach: Used to treat nausea, vomiting,
hiccough, and belching due to Stomach heat.
Pu Gong
Ying
(pu-kung-ying)
clht-detox
uv,
ST
-
bitter
sweet
• Clears Heat, relieves toxins, dissipates nodules: Used
to treat acute mastitis, lymphadenitis, scrofula, clove sores,
swollen sores, acute inflammation, acute conjunctivitis, colds
and flu with fever, acute tonsillitis or bronchitis, and gastritis.
• Promotes lactation: Used to treat insufficient lactation due to
excess heat.
• Clears Heat and dries Dampness: Used to treat jaundice,
cholecystitis and urinary tract infections.
Pu Huang uv, .....
_.., • Stops Bleeding: Used to treat bleeding due to trauma. Also
(pu-huang)
SP.
HT """' used to treat epistaxis, hemoptysis, uterine bleeding, and blood
stopxue in the stool.
• Activates The Blood and disperses blood stasis: Used to
treat post-partum block, dysmenorrhea, or chest pain due to
blood stagnation.
Qian Cao UV, bitter
HT ootd
• Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding: Used to treat profuse
Gen flooding or spotting, vomiting of blood, epistaxis, hemoptysis,
(chien-tsao-jen) blood in the stool, hematuria and other bleeding disorders due
stopxue to heat penetrating the blood.
• Moves the Blood and breaks up blood stasis: Used to treat
chest and flank pain.
• Wind-Damp Impediment: Used to treat joint pain.
bitter
Qian Hu LU
aorid
• Descends rebellious Qi and dispels Phlegm: Used to treat
(chien-hu) coughing and wheezing, fullness and oppression in the chest
clht-phlegm
"""" and diaphragm, and panting associated with thick, sticky
sputum due to heat in the Lungs.
• Releases exterior Wind-Heat: Used to treat externally
contracted wind-heat or wind-cold patterns associated with
coughing and copious sputum.
KID, bitter • Drains water, precipitates qi and kills parasites: Used to
Qian Niu Zi ll, ocrid
(chien-niu-tzu) LU, ootd treat edema, fullness and distention of the chest with shortness
Sl sltoxlc
See bai chou of breath, leg qi, and food stagnation.
cath
Qian Shi KID,
SP
sweet
astringent
• Strengthens the Spleen and stops diarrhea: Used to treat
(chien-shih) neutral chronic diarrhea caused by Spleen deficiency.
sab • Secures the Essence: Used to treat nocturnal emission,
premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, and urinary frequency.
• Dispels Dampness: Used to treat vaginal discharge .
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Channels I
Herbs Propert1es
Qiang Huo UB,

KID
pungent
bitter
• Releases the exterior and dispels cold: Used to treat chills,
(chiang-huo) aromatic fever, headache, body aches and pains, joint pain, a general
w•nn
rextw-c feeling of heaviness, lassitude, or pain in the occipital region.
• Dispels Wind-Cold Damp, stops pain: Used to treat wind-
cold-damp painful obstruction of the upper limbs or back.
Guides herbs in a prescription to the Taiyang and Du channels.
Qin Jiao LIV,
GB,
acrid
bitter
• Dispels Wind, eliminates Dampness and soothes the
(chin-chiao) ST sl cold sinews: Used to treat hypertonicity of the sinews and bones,
d-w-damp wind-damp painful obstruction and cramping associated with
wind-damp.
• Clears Heat from Deficiency: Used to treat steaming bone
tidal fever.
• Dries dampness: Used to treat jaundice and heat.
• Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: Used to
treat constipation.
Qin Pi UV,
GB,
bitter
cold
• Clears Damp-Heat: Used to treat bacillary dysentery, enteritis,
(chin-pi) ST. vaginal discharge.
Ll
ctht-damp • Clears Liver Fire and benefits the Eyes: Used to treat painful,
red, swollen eyes.
• Expels Wind-Dampness: Used to treat painful obstruction.
- ""'
LIV,
Qing Dai • Clears Heat and relieves toxicity.
(ching-dai)
LU,
ST ""' • Cools the Blood and disperses swellings.
clht-detox Used topically for inflammation of the oral cavity and throat
(including mumps) and internally for bleeding due to reckless
movement of blood, febrile convulsions in children, and cough
due to Lung heat.
Qing Fen US,
KID,
acrid
cold toxic
• Kills worms, attacks toxins, promotes urination, unblocks
(ching-fen) LIV the stool: Used to treat scrofula, syphilis, ulcerations of the
atop skin, edema, urinary and fecal obstruction.
Qing Hao LIV,
GB,
bitter
rold
• Clears Heat, relieves Summerheat: Used to treat low grade
{ching-hao) KID fever, headache, dizziness, and a stifling sensation in the chest
clht-sumr associated with summerheat.
• Relieves steaming bone fever: Used to treat fevers
associated with blood deficiency or for unremitting fever or
night fever and morning coolness with an absence of sweating
associated with yin deficiency.
• Cools Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat epistaxis and
pupura associated with heat in the blood.
• Relieves malaria: Used to treat the alternating fever and chills
accompanying malaria and jaundice.
Qing Pi GB,
LIV,
bitter
pungent
• Soothes the Liver Qi and breaks up stagnation: Used for
(chin-pi) ST w•nn constrained Liver qi patterns with such symptoms as distention
rqi and pain in the chest or hypochondrium, and for breast and
hernia pain.
• Dissipates, binds, and reduces stagnation: Used to treat
pain, distention, or a stifling sensation in the epigastrium due to
food stagnation with accumulation.
breast abscesses and malaria caused by phlegm obstruction.
Qing Xiang LIV
"'''"
root
• Clears Wind-heat, clears the Liver and brightens the eyes:
Zi Used to treat red, sore, swollen eyes, floaters and cataracts
(ching-hsian-tzu)
associated with wind-heat attacks or Liver fire.
clht-fire • Lowers Blood Pressure: Used to treat hypertension
associated with Liver yang rising .
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HERB
Channels/
Herbs Proper1ies Indications I Actions
QuMai UB, l>ltM

HT.
• Clears damp-heat, promotes urination: Used to treat urinary
(chu·mai) Sl """ obstruction, dysuria, edema.
edamp • Breaks up blood stasis, unblocks menstruation: Used to
treat amenorrhea due to blood stasis.
• Unblocks the bowels: Used to treat constipation.
uv
Quan Xie
(chuan-hsieh) ""'
,..,.,
pungent
• Dispels Wind, frees the vessels, resolves toxins: Used
to treat fright wind, epilepsy, wind stroke with hemiplegia,
lO)(ic
ewind hemilateral headache, wind-damp painful obstruction, lockjaw,
Ren Shen
(jen-sheng)
SP,
LU
...
, ,
slbitter
sluggish speech, wind papules and swollen sores.
• Strongly supplements the Original Qi: Used to treat collapse
slwarm of the qi causing extreme fatigue, shallow respiration, shortness
tqi of breath, cold limbs, profuse sweating, and profuse diarrhea.
• Tonifies Qi, benefits the Lungs: Used to treat wheezing,
shortness of breath, and labored breathing with exertion caused
by Lung qi deficiency and usually the Kidneys failure to grasp
the qi.
• Supplements the Center and reinforces Qi: Used to treat
fatigue, poor appetite, chest and abdominal distention, chronic
diarrhea, and organ prolapse.
• Augments fluid: Used to treat wasting and thirsting disorder,
or acute conditions of dehydration due to febrile disease or
spontaneous sweating.
• Augments the Heart Qi and quiets the Spirit: Used to
treat fright palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, and
irritability or restlessness.
Rou Cong
Rong
KID,
ll ..,.,..,.,
w•on
• Tonifies the Kidneys, increases the Essence and Warms
the Womb: Used to treat female infertility, vaginal discharge,
(jou-tsung-jung)
flooding and spotting, impotence, spermatorrhea, urinary
tyang incontinence, and painful low back and knees associated with
cold from deficiency of Kidney yang or essence.
• Moistens and lubricates the Intestine: Used to treat
constipation.
ll, acrid
Rou Dou SP, w•on
• Astringes Intestines and stops diarrhea: Used to treat
Kou ST chronic diarrhea or daybreak diarrhea caused by cold from
(jou-tou-kou) deficiency of the Spleen and Kidneys.
sab • Warms the center, precipitates Qi, and alleviates pain: Used
to treat pain and distention in the epigastrium and abdomen,
retention of food , poor appetite, and retching and vomiting due
to cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach.
Rou Gui
(jou-kuei)
HT,
UV, .....
pungent • Warms the kidneys and supplements the Yang: Used to
treat impotence, frequent urination, aversion to cold, cold limbs,
wint
KID,
SP ""' weak back, wheezing, abdominal pain and cold, poor appetite,
and diarrhea due to deficient Kidney or Spleen yang .
• Leads the fire back to its source: Used to treat diarrhea,
spontaneous sweating, wheezing, weakness and cold in the
lower extremities, dry mouth and sore throat, toothache that is
worse at night and low back pain caused by yang collapse.
• Disperses cold, warms the channels: Used to treat
dysmenorrhea, damp-cold painful obstruction, and non-healing
sores associated with interior cold.
Ru Xiang UV,
SP,
bitter • Activates the blood, moves Qi: Used to treat chest, epigastric
(ju-hsiang) HT ""'
w~ or abdominal pain associated with blood stasis.
movexue • Clears toxins: Used to treat carbuncles and sores.
• Clears the channels: Used to treat wind-damp Painful
Obstruction in the channels causing rigidity and spasms.
• Reduces inflammation, regenerates flesh: Used to stop pain,
promote healing in sores and carbuncles for traumatic injury.
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Herbs Channels/
Proporhes
San Leng
(sun-/eng)
movexue
LIV,
SP
-
bitter
neutral
o Breaks up Blood Stasis, moves Qi, disperses
accumulations, and relieves pain: Used to treat masses,
pain in the abdomen and chest pain and distention in the
hypochondrium, postpartum blood stasis abdominal pain, and
traumatic injury.
SanQi LtV,
ST.
sweet
slbitter
o Stops bleeding and transforms blood stasis: Used to treat
(san.qi) all kinds of bleeding including vomiting of blood, blood in the
I
Ll w•~
stopxue stool, hematuria, epistaxis, and hemoptysis.

o Activates the Blood: Used to treat blood stasis and related
pain.
o Relieves swelling and stops pain: Used to treat swelling and
pain due to traumatic injuries.
Sang Bai Pi LU.
SP
sweet o Drains Heat from the Lung and stops coughing and
(sang-pai-pi) """ wheezing: Used to treat coughing and wheezing with thick,
cough yellow sputum caused by Lung heat.
o Promotes urination and reduces edema: Used to treat
floating edema, facial edema, swelling of the extremities, fever,
thirst, and dysuria.
Sang Ji KID,
LIV
bitter
neulrnl
o Supplements the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the
Sheng sinews and bones, and eliminates Wind-Damp: Used to treat
(sang-chi-sheng) arthritis, soreness and pain in the low back and knees, wind-
tyin damp painful obstruction in the joints, hemiplegia, numbness,
muscle and tendon weakness, and atrophy.
o Nourishes the Blood and quiets the fetus: Used to quiet a
restless fetus or for flooding and spotting during pregnancy.
o Lowers blood pressure: Used to treat hypertension.
Sang Shen
(sang-chen)
UV,
HT.
KfD
·-·
cold
o Tonifies the blood, Supplements the Liver and Kidneys:
Used to treat Liver and Kidney yin depletion, wasting and
tblood thirsting, constipation, poor vision, tinnitus, scrofula and
inhibited movement of the joints.
Sang Ye LU.
LIV
bitter
sweet
o Releases the exterior and dispels Wind-Heat: Used to treat
(sang-yeh) oold wind-heat patterns causing fever, headache, sore throat, and
rext w-h coughing.
o Clears the Liver and brightens the eyes: Used to treat red,
sore, dry or painful eyes or floaters associated with Liver or
wind-heat.
o Nourishes the Lungs: Used to treat dryness associated with
wind-heat or yin deficiency involving the Lungs causing thirst, or
dry cough with thick, yellow sputum.
Sang Zhi LIV bitter o Dispels Wind-Damp, benefits the joints, reduces edema:
sweet
(sang-chih)
Used to treat wind-cold-damp painful obstruction, especially in
d-w-damp
''""" the upper limbs, leg qi, edema, and itchy skin.
Sha Ren Transforms Dampness, moves Qi, harmonizes the Center:
(sha-jen)
S P.
ST """"
w•~
o
Used to treat pain and discomfort in the epigastrium, nausea,
movedamp vomiting and diarrhea associated with dampness obstructing
the center due to Spleen not transforming and transporting.
o Quiets the fetus: Used to treat morning sickness or a restless
fetus.
Sha Shen LU.
ST
sweet
sl bitter
o Moistens the Lungs and suppresses coughs: Used to treat
{sha..sheng) bland dryness in the lungs due to Lung yin deficiency, chronic cough,
tyin """ coughing without production of sputum, and coughing with
blood-tinged sputum.
o Nourishes the Stomach, generates fluids: Used to treat
dryness in the throat and constipation associated with yin
deficiency causing heat in the Lungs, Stomach, and Intestines.
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HERB
Herbs Channels/
Proportlos Indications I Actions
Shan Dou LU.

ll
bitter
oold
• Clears Fire, relieves toxins, disperses swelling and relieves
Gen pain: Used to treat sore throat pain and abscesses, throat wind,
(shan-tou-ken)
throat impediment, swollen gums, snake and insect bites.
clht-detox • Clears the Lungs: Used to treat cough due to Lung heat.
• Clears Damp-Heat: Used to treat jaundice and bleeding
hemorrhoids.
Shan Yao SP, ..... • Supplements the Center and reinforces Qi: Used to treat
I
(shan-yao)
LU.
KID """''"' fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating.
tqi • Tonifies Qi and Yin and benefits the Lung: Used to treat
chronic cough or wheezing.
• Secures the Kidneys and boosts the Essence: Used to treat
yin and yang deficiency of the Lungs and Kidneys including
polyuria, polydypsia, spermatorrhea, and vaginal discharge.
SP,
Shan Zha ST. ''""
sweet
• Disperses food stagnation: Used to treat abdominal
(shan..cha) LIV slwarm distention or pain, acid regurgitation, diarrhea associated with
rtood accumulation due to meat or greasy foods, and stagnation of
milk in suckling infants.
• Dissipates Blood stasis: Used to treat persistent flow of lochia
and hernia disorder associated with blood stasis.
• Reduces blood pressure and serum cholesterol: Used to
treat coronary artery disease and hypertension.
Shan Zhu KID,
LIV """
slwarm
• Astringes the Essence: Used to treat spermatorrhea, polyuria,
Yu urinary incontinence, and excessive sweating due to Kidney
(shan-shu-yu)
deficiency.
sab • Astringes sweating: Used to treat excessive sweating
associated with yang deficiency.
• Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys: Used to treat soreness and
weakness in the lower back, dizziness, or impotence associated
with Liver and Kidney deficiency.
• Stabilizes the menses and Stops Bleeding: For deficiency
patterns of excessive uterine bleeding and prolonged
menstruation.
UB,
Shang Lu KD,
bttter
toxic
• Frees urine and stool, drains water, and dissipates binds:
(shang-lu) ll. oold Used to treat swelling, distention and fullness, leg qi, throat
SP
cath impediment, swellings, and abscesses.
She Chuang KID pungent
bittef'
• Dries dampness, kills parasites, dispels Wind and stops
Zi wann itching: Used to treat ringworm, scrotal damp itching, genital
(she-chuang-tzu)
itching, vaginal discharge, and damp sores.
etop • Warms the Kidney, assists the Yang: Used to treat impotence
or infertility due to Kidney deficiency cold .
She Gan
(she-kan)
clht-detox
LU
-
bitter
• Clears Heat, relieves toxins, and benefits the throat: Used
to treat sore throat, sore pharynx, scrofula, toxin swelling
abscesses and sores.
• Disperses Phlegm: Used to treat cough and wheezing
associated with phlegm obstruction.
pungent
SheXiang HT,
SP, aromatic
• Opens the orifices: Used to treat heat in the Pericardium,
(sh~siang) uv wonn Closed disorders, phlegm obstruction, and seizures.
open • Activates the Blood: Used to treat carbuncles, and immobile
masses, and traumatic injury or painful obstruction due to blood
stagnation.
• Hastens delivery: Used to treat a stillborn fetus or retained
placenta.
• Dispels Wind and dissipates Cold, eliminates Dampness:
Shen Jin
Cao
LIV
'""'
bitter
wann Used to disperse swelling, soothe the sinews and activate the
(shen-jin-tsao) vessels, kill worms, and clear heat.
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d-w-damp
HERB
1•111
Indications I Act10ns
-
Herbs "' ~ r t '
Shan Qu SP,
ST acrid
• Fortifies the Spleen and Stomach, disperses food
(shen-<:hu) w.,.n stagnation and harmonizes the center: Used to treat
~
fullness and distention in the chest and abdomen, vomiting and
diarrhea, postpartum stasis and abdominal pain.
Sheng Dl
Huang
(sheng-dl-huang)
HT•
LIV,
KJD
--·
...... • Clears Heat and cools the blood: Used to treat spontaneous
extemal bleeding, profuse flooding and spotting, and blood
ejection associated with heat in the blood.
I
coolxue • Enriches the Yin: Used to treat yin deficiency heat, wasting
and thirsting disorder, constipation associated with yin
deficiency.
• Clears Heart Fire: Used to treat sores in the mouth and
tongue, irritability, insomnia, tidal fevers and malar flush
associated with Heart fire.
LU, • Releases the exterior and dispels cold: Used to treat colds
Sheng Jiang SP,
pungent
waom
(sheng-c/1/ang) ST and flu caused by exterior cold attack.
rext W-<: • Warms the center, stops vomiting: Used to treat vomiting
caused by cold in the Stomach.
• Disperses Phlegm and stops coughing: Used to treat
coughing due to phlegm obstruction ofthe Lung.
• Reduces toxicity: Used to treat medicinal toxicity and seafood
toxicity.
• Harmonizes Ylng and Wei: Used to treat patients suffering
from exterior deficiency that sweat without an improvement in
their condition.
LU, pungent • Promotes Urination: Used to treat edema and urinary
Sheng ST. waom
Jiang PI SP dysfunction.
{sheng-chiang-pi) • Reduces Edema.
--
eclamp
LU, • Releases the exterior: Used to treat headache due to exterior
ShengMa SP.
(sheng-ma) ST, wind-heat.
Ll
rextw-h • Clears Heat and relieves toxicity: Used to treat
maculopapular rashes including carbuncles, erythemas, and
mumps.
• Raises the yang: Used to treat shortness of breath, fatigue,
and prolapse associated with yang qi deficiency.
Sheng Tie
Luo
(shang-lie-luo)
cshen
HT.
LIV
-
acrid
• Guides herbs upward.
• Calms the Liver and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat mania,
delirium, fright palpitations, insomnia and anger.
ShiChang HT,
ST '"......
aro""""
• Opens orifices, transforms Phlegm, and quiets the Spirit:
Pu olwaom Used to treat seizures, loss of consciousness, deafness,
(shih-chang·pu)
dizziness or stupor caused by phlegm obstructing the orifices.
open • Harmonizes the center, transforms dampness: Used to
treat fullness in the chest and epigastrium caused by interior
dampness.
• Activates the Blood and relieves pain: Used to treat painful
ShiDi LU• .... obstruction due to blood or wind-cold-damp painful obstruction.

• Directs the qi downward: Used to treat counterflow cough,
(shih.fi)
ST
......
so"'
stomach reflux and hiccups .
rqi
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HERB
Channels/
Herbs Propcrt•es Indications I Actions
Shi Gao LU, sweet
ST aorld • Clears Heat: Used to treat high fever, profuse sweating ,
(shih-kao) very cold extreme thirst, and a big pulse, without chills and irritability
clht·fire associated with interior excess heat in the Yangming or qi level.
• Clears Heat from the Lungs: Used to treat coughing and
wheezing with fever and thick, sticky sputum .
• Clears Stomach Fire: Used to treat upward blazing Stomach
fire causing toothache , swollen gums, or headache.
I
Relieves sores : Used to treat eczema, burns, sores and
ulcerations.
ShiHu KID , sweet
ST slsatty
• Clears Heat, nourishes yin, boosts the Stomach and
(shih-ku) ~and generates fluids: Used to treat thirst, dry mouth, Stomach
"'~
tyin pain from yin deficiency and to replenish fluids following febrile
disease.
• Brightens the vision: Used to treat poor vision associated with
-
damage to the yin .
LIV,
ShiJue KID
>alty
• Drains fire and subdues the Yang: Used to treat headache,
Ming dizziness, and red eyes due to Liver fire or Liver yang rising .
(shih-chueh-ming)
• Brightens the eyes: Used to treat red eyes and blurred vision ,
ewind photophobia and other superficial visual obstructions associated
with Liver heat
• Unblocks the bowels: Used to treat constipation .
• Lowers cholesterol : Used to treat hypertension .
SP, sweet
Shi Jun Zi ST wa=
• Kills parasites, disperses stagnation, fortifies the Spleen:
(shih-chun-tzu)
Used to treat abdominal pain and distention due to roundworms
ebugs and pinworms, stagnation of milk and food in infants, diarrhea,
tenesmus, and constipation due to qi stagnation.
ShiWei UB.
LU
bitter
sweet
• Clears damp-heat, frees urination, stops bleeding: Used to
(shih-wei) •1- treat hematuria, nephritis, uterine bleeding , vomiting blood , and
edamp dysentery due to damp heat.
• Clears the Lungs, dispels Phlegm, stops coughing: Used to
treat coughing and wheezing associated with heat in the Lungs .
Shu Di LJV,
HT,
·-1
sl warm
• Tonifies the Blood: Used to treat irregular menstruation,
Huang KID amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, flooding and spotting, and other
(shih-ti-huang)
symptoms related to blood deficiency including a pale, white
tblood complexion , blurred vision , dry or brittle nails, dry hair, and heart
palpitations .
• Benefits the Yin: Used to treat Kidney yin deficiency causing
night sweats, polyuria , nocturnal emissions , steaming bone
disorder, and wasting and thirsting disorder.
• Augments the Essence: Used to treat pain in the low back and
knees , weakness of the lower extremities, dizziness, tinnitus,
-
deafness, and poor vision .
HT, ..Jty
Shui Niu UV,
• Clears Heat, resolves toxins, and cools the Blood: Used
Jiao ST to treat blood ejection , spontaneous external bleeding ,
(xue-niu-chao) precipitation of blood including erythema , purpura , epistaxis ,
coolxue and vomiting of blood, associated with heat in the blood . Also
used to treat convulsions and delirium, loss of consciousness,
and convulsions, or manic behavior due to heat in the blood .
Si Gua Luo LU, ,_, • Activates the Blood, frees menstruation, clears heat and
ST. """"'I
(shih-gua-lou) LIV transforms phlegm, stops bleeding: Used to treat pain in
movexue the chest and hypochondrium, abdominal pain , lumbar pain ,
painful swollen testicles, lung heat phlegm cough , amenorrhea ,
absence of breast milk, hemorrhoids and fistulas, blood in the
stools, and flooding and spotting .
HT, sweet
Su He Xiang SP pungent
• Opens orifices, frees the vessels, dissipates stasis: Used
(su-he-hsiang) aromatic to treat wind stroke , phlegm reversal , fright epilepsy, sores, and
w•=
open pain in the chest and abdomen.
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HERB
Herbs Channels/
Proport1es Indications I Actions
SuZi
(su-tzu)
LU,
Ll ...''""
~
• Stops coughing and wheezing, precipitates Qi, and
disperses Phlegm: Used to treat coughing and wheezing with
cough copious phlegm and a stifling sensation in the chest.
• Moistens the Intestines: Used to treat constipation due to
dryness in the intestines.
Suan Zao
Ren
HT,
LIV, ·-·
""'
• Nourishes the Heart yin, Nourishes Liver Blood, and quiets
the Spirit: Used to treat insomnia, irritability, anxiety and
I
SP, neutral
(suan.fsao-jen) GB
palpitations associated with blood or yin deficiency.
cshen • Constrains perspiration: Used to treat spontaneous sweating
and night sweating.
Suo Yang
(suo-yang)
KID,
UV,
Ll
........
~
• Tonifies the Kidney Yang: Used to treat frequent urination,
spermatorrhea, and impotence associated with cold from
tyang deficiency.
• Boosts the Essence, and strengthens the sinews: Used
to treat weakness of the low back and knees, sinews, motor
impairment, or paralysis associated with deficiency of essence
or blood.
• Moistens Intestines: Used to treat constipation associated with
blood stagnation.
Tai Zi Shen
(tai-tzu-sheng)
SP,
LU .....
slb1tter
neutral
• Supplements the Spleen and reinforces Qi: Used to
treat exhaustion of essence or spirit, poor appetite, nausea,
tqi vomiting and fatigue that accompany Spleen qi deficiency or
spontaneous sweating due to Lung qi deficiency.
• Nourishes Fluids: Used to treat thirst and dehydration.
SP, pungent
Tan Xiang • Regulates Qi and alleviates pain: Used to treat pain in the
(tan-hsian)
ST.
LU ...
aromatic
~ chest and abdomen associated with qi stagnation, angina , and
rqi coronary artery disease.
Tao Ren
(tao-jan)
HT,
Ll.
LIV,
.....
bittQf
neutral
• Breaks up Blood Stasis: Used to treat menstrual irregularities
including amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, chest
LU
movexue pain, pain in the hypochondrium, and pain due to traumatic
injury.
• Moistens dryness and lubricates the Intestines: Used to
treat constipation due to dry Intestines.
LU, bitter • Drains Fire, transforms Phlegm, moistens Lung dryness,
Tian Hua ST slsweet
Fen oold and alleviates thirst: Used to treat thirst, wasting thirst,
(tien-hua-fen) jaundice, pulmonary dryness with coughing of blood associated
clht-phlegm with phlegm-heat.
• Relieves toxicity and expels pus: Used to treat abscesses,
and hemorrhoids.
Tian Ma
(tien-ma)
LIV .....
neutral
• Extinguishes Wind, relieves spasms and stops pain: Used
to treat epilepsy, childhood convulsions, headache, dizziness,
ewind spasms, and wind stroke with numbness in the extremities
caused by internal movement of wind in the vessels or channels
or wind-phlegm causing painful migraine-type headaches or
painful obstruction in the low back.
Tian Men LU,
KID
.....
bitter
• Enriches Kidney Yin and clears deficiency heat, moistens
Dong very cold dryness: Used to treat deficiency heat flaring up causing
(lien-men-tong)
dryness and cough with blood-tinged sputum, and supplements
tyin liquids to relieve constipation due to dryness in the Intestines or
wasting and thirsting disorder.
LU, »aid
Tian Nan LIV, wa~
• Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm: Used to treat
Xing SP toxic coughing, a stifling sensation in the chest, pain and distention in
(tien-nan-hsiang)
the chest associated with phlegm obstruction.
cold-phlegm • Dispels Wind: Used to treat dizziness, numbness, facial
paralysis, spasms, hemiplegia, stroke or seizures.
• Relieves swelling and stops pain: Used to treat scrofula,
abscesses, insect bites and traumatic injury.
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HERB
Channols I
Herbs Propertie s
Tian Zhu HT,

LIV,
......
stcold
• Clears Heat, dissipates Phlegm, cools the Heart and
Huang GB calms fright: Used to treat clouded spirit in febrile diseases,
(tien-chu-huang)
wind-stroke , loss of speech , child fright, wind and convulsion
clht-phlegm epilepsy.
Ting Li Zi
(ting-li-tzu)
LU,
UB ''""
bitl8f
oold
• Precipitates Qi and resolves edema: Used to treat rapid
panting breathing due to pulmonary congestion , phlegm cough ,
I
cough edema and distention.
Tu Fu Ling LN.
ST
sweet
bland
• Relieves toxins and dries Dampness: Used to treat joint
(tu-tu-ling)
"""""' pain , hypertonicity of the bones and sinews , turbid dysuria or
clht-detox jaundice associated with damp-heat and swellings , abscesses
and other skin lesions associated with damp-heat.
Tu Si Zi KID,
LtV
pungent
sweet
• Tonifies Kidney Yin and Yang, retains the Essence: Used
(tu-szu-tzu) neutral to treat vaginal discharge, impotence, nocturnal emission ,
tyang premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea , frequent urination ,
wasting thirst, tinnitus, and low back ache associated with
deficiency of yin , yang or essence.
• Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, Brightens the eyes, improves
vision: Used to treat blurred vision, ftoaters, night blindness,
dizziness and tinnitus associated with Liver yin and Kidney yang
deficiency.
• Warms the Spleen and Kidney : Used to treat diarrhea
associated with Spleen and Kidney yang deficiency.
• Quiets the Fetus: Used to treat miscarriage.
Wa Leng Zi LIV,
SP
~ ...
salty
• Transforms Phlegm, softens hardness, dissipates
(wa-ling-tzu) neutral stasis , and disperses accumulation : Used to treat phlegm
clht-phlegm accumulation, stomach pain , and acid regurgitation .
Wang Bu uv. bitter
• Moves the Blood, frees the channels, frees lactation: Used
ST neutral
Liu Xing to treat amenorrhea , absence of breast milk, difficult delivery,
(wang-pu-/iu-
dysuria, and swelling and pain in the testicles .
hisang)
movexue
Wei Ling UB
"""'
oahy
• Dispels Wind dampness, frees the channels, disperses
X ian -~ Phlegm and dissipates Damp accumulation: Used to treat
(wei-ling-hsien)
wind-cold-damp painful obstruction , cold, aching low back and
d-w-damp knees, leg qi, malaria, tonsillitis, and fish bones stuck in the
throat.
Wu Gong LtV acrid
toxic
• Dispels Wind, settles fright, attacks toxins, and dissipates
(wu-kong) wo~ binds: Used to treat wind stroke , fright epilepsy, lockjaw,
whooping cough , scrofula, nodes, swelling of sores ,
-
ewind
hemorrhoids, and fistulas .
Wu Jia Pi KID,
LtV
• Dispels Wind-Damp, strengthens sinews and bones,
(wu-chia-pi) """
w•~ activates the Blood and stops stasis: Used to treat wind , cold
d-w-damp or damp obstruction Bi, hypertonicity of the sinews , lumbar pain ,
impotence, slow development to walk in children, edema. leg qi,
toxin swelling of low abscesses and sores , trauma .
Wu Ling Zhi UV,
SP
bitter
sweet
• Disperses Blood stasis and stops pain : Used to treat
(wu-fing-chih) amenorrhea , dysmenorrhea, post parium abdominal pain , and
-~
movexue epigastric pain associated with blood stasis.
• Stops bleeding: Used to treat uterine bleeding .
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HERB
Herbs Ch1nnels/
Properties
Ll,
WuMei UV, ""''
w•nn
• Constrains Lung qi and stops coughing: Used to treat
(wu-mei) LU, chronic coughing and wheezing due to Lung and Kidney
SP
sab deficiency.
chronic diarrhea or dysentery.
• Generates fluids and relieves thirst: Used to treat thirst due
to heat from deficiency of qi and yin.
I
• Kills Parasites: Used to treat abdominal pain and distention
caused by roundworms.
• Stops bleeding: Used to treat flooding and spotting and blood
in the stool.
KID,
WuWeiZi HT, "'"'
wonn
• Constrains Lung qi and stops coughing: Used to treat
(wu-wai-tzu) LU chronic coughing and wheezing due to Lung and Kidney
sab deficiency.
• Fortifies the Kidneys, astringes the Essence: Used to treat
diarrhea, vaginal discharge, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea,
and polyuria due to Kidney deficiency.
• Constrains sweating and generates fluids: Used to treat
excessive sweating, spontaneous sweating, thirst or a dry
throat.
• Quiets the spirit and calms the Heart: Used to treat insomnia,
palpitations, dream-disturbed sleep due to Heart and Kidney
deficiency.
• Improves Liver Function: Used to treat hepatitis with reduced
Liver function.
SP,
WuYao LU,
p!Jogent
w•nn
• Regulates Qi and alleviates pain: Used to treat pain in the
(wu-yao) UB, epigastrium and abdomen, a stifling sensation in the chest,
KID
rqi flank pain, lower abdominal pain, hernia or menstrual disorders.
• Warms the Kidneys, dissipates Cold: Used to treat polyuria
or urinary incontinence caused by deficiency cold.
LlV. pungent
WuZhuYu KID, bitter
• Dissipates Cold, moves Qi, dries dampness and relieves
(wu-shu-yu) SP, hoi pain, soothes the Liver and precipitates Qi, warms the
ST &I toxic
wint center and checks vomiting: Used to treat abdominal pain,
leg qi, vertex headache, acid regurgitation and vomiting of clear
fluids, diarrhea and dysentery, and mouth sores.
UB, sweet
Xi Gua HT, oo1d
• Clears Summerheat, benefits thirst: Used to treat
(hsi-kua) ST summerheat patterns with thirst and scanty urine.
clht-sumr
HT, bitter
Xi Jiao LIV, salty
• Clears Heat, resolves toxins, and cools the Blood: Used
(hsi-chiao) ST oo1d to treat blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding,
coolxue precipitation of blood including erythema, purpura, epistaxis,
and vomiting of blood associated with heat in the blood. Also
used to treat convulsions and delirium, loss of consciousness,
convulsions, or manic behavior due to heat in the blood.
LU, pungent
Xi Xin KID wonn • Releases the exterior, dispels Wind-Cold, relieves pain:
(hsi-hsin)
Used to treat exterior cold causing headache, nasal congestion ,
rextw-<; toothache or painful obstruction.
• Warms the Lung and transforms Phlegm: Used to treat
coughing with copious, watery sputum associated with
externally contracted wind-cold.
• Opens the nasal orifices: Used to treat nasal congestion.
HT, sweet
Xi Yang KID. slbitter
• Supplements the Yin, Clears Deficiency Fire: Used to treat
Shen LU oold yin deficiency and deficiency fire.
(hsi-yang-chen)
tyin
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HERB
Herbs Channel!> I
Properties Indications I Actions
Xia Ku Cao
(hsia-ku-tsao)
clht-fire
uv,
GB
-
'"""
bitter
• Clears Liver Fire: Used to treat headache, dizziness, or red,
painful, and swollen eyes, hepatitis, and pulmonary tuberculosis
associated with Liver fire or Liver heat ascending due to Liver
yin deficiency.
• Clears Heat and dissipates nodules: Used to treat scrofula,
goiter, mammary abscesses and other glandular swellings.
• Reduces blood pressure: Used to treat hypertension
I
associated with Liver fire or ascendant Liver yang rising .
LIV,
Xian He Cao SP,
bitter
• Stops Bleeding: Used for hemoptysis, epistaxis, bleeding
(hsien-ho-tsao) LU '"""
neutral gums, hematuria, uterine bleeding, vomiting blood.
stopxue • Stops diarrhea: for chronic diarrhea and dysentery.
• Stops Vaginal Discharge: Used to treat vaginal discharge from
damp-heat and parasites (trichomonisis vaginitis).
KID,
Xian Mao LIV
pungent
hot toxic
• Warms the Kidney Yang and expels cold: Used to treat
(hsien-mao)
infertility, impotence, urinary incontinence, nocturnal emission,
tyang and pain in the chest or abdomen associated with cold from
deficiency.
• Dispels Cold-Damp: Used to treat damp-cold painful
obstruction with generalized pain , weakness in the bones and
sinews, and low back and knee pain.
• Stops bleeding: Used to treat flooding or spotting associated
with deficiency cold.
LIV, slbitter
Xiang Fu SJ slsweet
• Soothes and regulates Liver qi: Used to treat depression,
(hsiang-fu) neutral hypochondriac pain and epigastric distention caused by
rqi constrained Liver qi and the disharmony between the Liver and
Spleen.
• Regulates menstruation and alleviates pain: Used to treat
menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, flooding and spotting
and vaginal discharge associated with stagnant Liver qi.
LU,
Xiang Ru SP,
pungent
aromatic
• Releases the exterior, expels summer heat, and transforms
(hsiang-ju) ST slwarrn dampness: Used to treat summerheat with absence of
rext w-e sweating.
• Dries Dampness and harmonizes the center.
• Promotes urination and reduces swelling.
LIV, pungent
Xiao Hui KID, wa~
• Warms the Kidney, dissipates cold, harmonizes the
Xiang SP, center, and regulates Qi: Used to treat cold pain in the lower
ST
{hsiao-huei-
abdomen, lumbar pain, stomach pain, vomiting , dry and damp
hsiang)
leg qi.
-
win I
XiaoJi LIV,
SP """'' • Stops bleeding: Used for hemoptysis, epistaxis, bleeding
(hsiao-chi) gums, hematuria, uterine bleeding, and vomiting blood .
stopxue
Xie Bai LU.
ST.
aorid
bitter
• Frees the Yang and dispels cold: Used to treat angina-type
(hsieh-pai) Ll, wa~ chest pain, damp-cold painful obstruction of the chest and
HT
rqi dysentery.
pungent
Xin Yi Hua LU,
ST w•~
• Releases the exterior and unblocks the nasal passages:
(hsin-yi-hua) Used to treat sinus congestion, sinus headaches, nasal
rext w-<; discharge, loss of sense of smell, and toothache.
Xing Ren LU,
Ll
bitter
slwarm
• Stops coughing and calms wheezing: Used to treat cough ,
{hsiung-jen) sltoxlc fullness and panting or wheezing.
cough • Moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels: Used to treat
constipation due to dryness in the intestines .
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HERB
Herbs n
" lndicat1ons I Act1ons
Xiong Dan
(hsiung-tan)
clht-fire
HT,
LIV,
G8
-·-
'''
• Clears Heat and relieves spasms: Used to treat Child Fright
epilepsy with high fever and convulsions or delirium.
• Clears Heat, relieves inflammation and relieves toxins:
Used to treat trauma, sprains, fractures, or hemorrhoids and hot
skin lesions.
• Brightens the eyes: Used to treat red, painful, and swollen
eyes and visual obstructions_
.._.
I
HT, • Dries dampness, dispels wind, kills worms, and resolves
Xiong LIV,
bitter
Huang ST wa"" toxins: Used to treat sores, abscesses, shingles, and herpes
(hsiung-huang) tox<
zoster.
atop
Xu Duan KID, ...... • Tonifies Liver and Kidney, strengthens sinews and bones:
(hsu-tuan)
LIV
""""ant
~wa"" Used to treat painful low back and knees, weakness in the
tyang knees, and joint stiffness.
• Stops Bleeding and quiets the fetus: Used to treat flooding
and spotting during pregnancy associated with cold in the womb
and threatened miscarriage.
• Regulates Blood: Used to treat pain due to blood stasis
-
associated with traumatic injury.
Xuan Fu LU,
liV,
...... • Descends the Ql downward and disperses Phlegm, stops
Hua SP, ~wa"" cough, stops vomiting: Used to treat coughing due to phlegm
ST
-
(suan-fu-hua) obstruction and hiccough, nausea or vomiting associated with
cold-phlegm Stomach cold and Stomach rebellious qi.
LU,
XuanShen ST,
• Clears Heat and cools the blood: Used to treat heat entering
(suan-shang) """" the blood causing spontaneous external bleeding or fever.
coolxue
KID
'""'
"""' • Enriches the Yin: Used to treat constipation and irritability
associated with yin deficiency.
• Drains Fire and relieves toxins: Used to treat maculopapular
eruptions, sore throat and red, painful and swollen eyes.
XueJie
(hsuah-cheih)
movexue
HT.
LIV
-
.......
oalty
.....
• Softens hardness: Used to treat scrofula.
• Dissipates stasis and relieves pain, stops bleeding and
generates flesh: Used to treat bone fractures, pain due to
internal injury, and persistent bleeding from external injury.
XueYu Tan
(hsuah-yu-tan)
HT
uv
KD
...... • Restrains leakage and stops bleeding: Used to treat
hematuria, and blood in the stool.
sab
LIV, bitter
YaDanZI Ll ""'Ytox<
• Clears Heat, dries Dampness, kills parasites, resolves
(ya-tan-tzu)
"""' toxins: Used to treat dysentery, chronic diarrhea, malaria,
clht-sumr hemorrhoids, warts, and corns.
Van Hu Suo
(yan-hu-suo)
HT,
LIV,
LU,
.....
'""'
wa""
• Activates the Blood, dispels Blood stasis, and stops
pain: Used to treat pain in the chest and abdomen, menstrual
ST
movexua irregularities including dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, profuse
flooding and spotting, postpartum dizziness, retention of lochia
and pain due to blood stasis from traumatic injury_
• Rectifies Qi and stops pain: Used to treat chest pain,
abdominal pain, epigastric pain, hypochondriac pain, headache
pain, and menstrual pain associated with qi stagnation.
YeJiao
Teng
(yeh-chlao-teng)
HT,
LIV
·-·......
neutral
• Nourishes the Heart Blood and quiets the Spirit: Used to
treat insomnia including dream disturbed sleep associated with
Heart blood deficiency.
• Nourishes the Blood and unblocks the channels: Used to
cshen
treat generalized weakness, soreness, pain and numbness due
to blood deficiency.
• Relieves itching: Used to treat itching and skin rashes
associated with wind.

HERB
Channels I
Herbs Properties Indications I Actions
LU, bitter
YeJu Hua LIV
• Clears Heat and relieves toxins: Used to treat sore, swollen
(yi-chih-jen)
''""
sl cold throat, carbuncles, and sores.
clht-detox
HT,
Vi Mu Cao LIV,
acrid
bitter
• Activates the Blood, dispels stasis, and regulates the
(i-mu-tsao) UB sl cold fluids: Used to treat menstrual irregularities, flooding and
movexue spotting in pregnancy, amenorrhea, retained placenta,
I
postpartum dizziness, abdominal pain, scanty or profuse
flooding and spotting, hematuria, and abscesses and sores
Vi Tang
(i-tang)
tqi
SP,
LU,
ST
sweet
slwarm
associated with blood stasis.
• Warms the Center and reinforces Qi: Used to treat shortness
of breath, fatigue, poor appetite, nausea, abdominal pain due to
cold from qi deficiency.
• Nourishes the Lungs and stops coughs: Used to treat dry,
nonproductive coughs that accompany Lung qi deficiency.
-
~··
LU,
Vi Vi Ren SP, bland
• Promotes urination and dries Damp-Heat: Used to treat
(i-yi-jen) KID slcold vaginal discharge, dysuria, damp leg qi, and edema.
edamp • Fortifies the Spleen and the Lungs: Used to treat diarrhea
caused by mild Spleen qi deficiency and pulmonary abscesses
or lung weakness.
• Expels Wind-Dampness: Used to treat spasms due to wind-
KID, pungent
YiZhiRen SP worm
• Tonifies Kidneys, secures Kidney Qi, retains Essence: Used
(yi-chih-jen)
to treat nocturia, spermatorrhea, frequent and copious urination,
tyang and urinary incontinence, or dribbling of urine associated with
deficiency cold or qi deficiency.
• Warms the Spleen, stops diarrhea: Used to treat vomiting,
diarrhea, borborygmus, and abdominal pain associated with
Spleen yang deficiency.
--
LIV, sweet
Yin Chai Hu ST oool
• Clears Heat from deficiency: Used to treat steaming bone
(yin-chai-hu)
fever and malaria associated with yin deficiency.
coolxue • Clears Heat and reduces childhood nutritional impairment:
Used to treat fever, thirst, and irritability associated with
childhood nutritional impairment due to accumulation with heat.
• Cools the Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat
hematuria, epistaxis, vomiting blood, and flooding and spotting
LIV, bitter
Yin Chen SP, pungent
• Clears damp-heat: Used to treat jaundice due to either damp-
Hao GB, oool heat or damp-cold.
ST
(yin-chen-hao)
Clears Heat in the Shaoyang Stage: Used to treat alternating
edamp fever and chills with a bitter taste in the mouth, stifling sensation
in the chest, hypochondriac pain, dizziness, nausea, and poor
appetite associated with heat either in the Shaoyang stage or
damp-heat in the Liver and Gallbladder channel.
Yin Yang KID, •wool • Tonifies the Kidneys and invigorates the yang: Used to
LIV pungent
Huo ~rm treat poor memory, depression, and pain in the lower back and
(yin-yang-huo) knees, impotence, spermatorrhea, and urinary incontinence or
tyang frequent urination associated with deficiency cold.
• Dispels Wind and eliminates Dampness: Used to treat wind-
damp-cold painful obstruction arthritis, hypertonicity of sinews
or bones, pain and cramping of the hands and feet, hemiplegia
or numbness in the extremities.
• Tonifies the Yin and Yang and descends Liver Yang: Used
to treat pain in the lower back and knees, tinnitus, dizziness,
headache and irregular menstruation associated with Liver yang
rising .
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HERB
Herbs Channels/
Proportles Indications I Actions
Ying Su Ke KID,
Ll. '"'"
astringent
• Constrains the Lung and suppresses cough, astringes the
(ying.su-ke} LU neutral intestines and relieves pain: Treats chronic cough, chronic
toxic
sab diarrhea or dysentery, prolapse of the rectum, blood in the stool ,
abdominal pain, pain in the joints and tendons, copious urine,
Yu Jin
(yu-chin)
HT,
LU,
-
bitter
and vaginal discharge.
• Activates the Blood, breaks up Blood stasis, Moves the Qi:
Used to treat pain in the chest, abdomen, and hypochondrium
I
LIV 000
movexue associated with blood stasis, and for menstrual pain associated
with Liver qi stagnation.
• Clears the Heart and cools the Blood: Used to treat
depression, mania, withdrawal or clouded spirit associated with
heat in the blood agitating the Spirit.
Yu Li Ren
(yu-fi-ren)
lax
Sl, Ll,
SP
-...
, ,
bitter
neutral
• Soothes the Liver and Gallbladder and reduces jaundice.
• Moistens Dryness, lubricates the intestines, precipitates
Qi, and relieves edema: Used to treat Large Intestine qi
stagnation with dry stools, inhibited urination, ascites, edema,
Yu MiXu
(yu-mi-shu)
LIV,
GB.
...
, ,
neulral
and leg qi.
• Promotes urination, clears heat, calms the Liver, benefits
UB the Gallbladder: Used to treat nephritic edema, leg qi, icteric
edamp hepatitis, hypertension, cholecystitis, gallstones, diabetes
mellitus, blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding, nasal
congestion, and mammilary abscesses.
Yu Xing Cao Ll, LU
(yu-hsiang..cao)
'""'
000
• Clears Heat, resolves toxins, promotes urination,
disperses swellings: Used to treat pneumonia, suppurative
clht-detox sores, dysentery, malaria, edema, dysuria, vaginal discharge,
.abscesses, hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum, and eczema.
YuZhu LU, sweet
• Nourishes yin and moistens dryness: Used to treat damage
(yu-chu)
ST
''""" done to yin in the aftermath of febrile diseases causing
tyin irritability, thirst, dry cough, or insatiable hunger.
• Extinguishes wind: Used to treat pain, spasms and dizziness
associated with yin deficiency causing internal movement of
wind .
Yuan Hua LU,
(yuan-hua)
Ll.
KD
''""
bm"
toxic
• Expels water and flushes Phlegm: Used to treat panting and
coughing, edema, hypochondriac pain, distention and fullness
calh ··~ in the chest and abdomen.
Yuan Zhi HT, bitter
• Quiets the Spirit: Used to treat palpitations, anxiety, insomnia,
(yuan-chih)
LU
''""
slwarm restlessness, and disorientation.
cshen • Dispels Phlegm and unblocks the orifices: Used to treat
depression and disorientation associated with phlegm blocking
the Heart orifice.
• Dispels Phlegm, stops cough : Used to treat coughing with
copious sputum that is difficult to expectorate associated with
phlegm obstructing the Lungs.
• Relieves inflammation: Used to treat abscesses and reduce
......,
swellings and sores including breast swellings.
Vue Ji Hua LIV
~
• Activates the Blood and regulates menstruation, disperses
(yue-chi-hua)
swelling and resolves toxins : Used to treat menstrual
movexue irregularities, abdominal pain during menstruation, swelling due
to trauma, and toxin swelling and abscesses.
ZaoJiao LU.
Ll ''""
warm
• Expels Wind, draws out toxins, disperses swellings, and
(zao-chiao} slto~ic expels pus: Used to treat swollen abscesses, sores, and
-
cold-phlegm retention of placenta.
Ze Lan LIV,
SP
blttet"
• Activates the Blood: Used to treat menstrual pain and
(ts&-lan) aromatic
slwarm
postpartum abdominal pain associated with blood stasis.
movexue • Promotes urination: Used to treat postpartum edema,
postpartum painful urinary dysfunction, and systemic or facial
edema.

HERB
Chann• ls l
Herbs Proport1os Indications I Actions
ZeXie UB, sweet

KID bland
• Promotes urination and dries dampness: Used to treat
(tse-hsieh)
dysuria, hematuria, edema, leg qi and diarrhea associated with
edamp
""' damp-heat.
• Drains Kidney Fire: Used to treat dizziness and tinnitus
associated with Kidney yin deficiency.
HT.
Zhang Nao
(chang-nao)
SP '""
toxic
• Open Orifices, kills worms, relieves pain: Used to treat
painful distention in the chest and abdomen, leg qi, toothache,
I
hoi
open and trauma.

HT, , ...1
Zhen Zhu • Settles the Heart, quiets the Spirit: Used to treat fright,
(chen-chu)
LIV
""'
oo• palpitations, epilepsy, and childhood convulsions and seizures.
• Removes visual obstructions: Used to treat blurred vision
cshen
and other superficial disorders of the eyes.
• Relieves sores and regenerates flesh: Used to treat chronic,
non-healing ulcers and sores.
Zhi Bei Mu
(che-pei-mu)
clht-phlegm
LU,
HT
-
bitter
• Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm: Used to treat acute
cough associated with phlegm-heat.
• Dissipates nodules, and relieves toxins: Used to treat
phlegm-fire nodules including scrofula, pulmonary abscesses,
throat obstructions, sores and toxins.
-
SP, bitter
ZhiKe ST pungent
• Breaks up stagnant qi and disperses accumulation, moves
(chih-ko) Phlegm: Used to treat phlegm stagnation in the chest and
rqi diaphragm, distention in the hypochondrium, food stagnation,
belching, counterflow retching, diarrhea with pressure in the
rectum, and prolapse of the rectum or uterus.
LU, bitter
Zhi Mu • Clears Heat and drains Fire: Used to treat excess heat
(chih-mu)
ST,
KID
oo• causing fever, irritability, thirst, and cough with thick, yellow
clht-fire sputum.
• Enriches Yin, benefits fluids, and moistens dryness: Used
to treat spermatorrhea, nocturnal emissions, and excess sexual
drive, night sweats, five palm heat, steaming bone taxation
fever, irritability, and afternoon or low-grade fevers associated
with yin deficiency.
SP, bitter
Zhi Shi ST, pungent
• Breaks up stagnant qi and disperses accumulation:
(chih-shih) Ll sl cold Used to treat focal distention and fullness in the chest and
rqi abdomen with accompanying epigastric and abdominal pain or
indigestion.
• Descends Qi: Used to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea,
tenesmus and constipation, gastroptosis, and prolapse of the
uterus and rectum caused by stagnation.
• Transforms phlegm: Used to treat distention and fullness in
the chest and epigastrium due to phlegm obstruction.
HT, bitter • Clears Heat, drains Fire: Used to treat insomnia, irritability,
ZhiZi LU,
(chih-tzu) U V,
ST,
""' restlessness, a stifling sensation in the chest associated with
clht-fire SJ excess heat.
• Clears Damp-Heat: Used to treat painful urinary dysfunction
associated with damp-heat in the Liver and Gallbladder
channels.
• Cools the Blood and stops bleeding: Used to treat epistaxis,
hemoptysis, hematuria, vomiting blood or blood in the stool
caused by heat in the blood.
• Reduces inflammation and activates the blood: Used to
treat skin sores caused by heat and stasis of blood.
Zhu Ling UB,
SP,
sweet
bland
• Promotes urination and dries dampness: Used to treat
{chu-fing) edema, dysuria, scanty urine, vaginal discharge, jaundice and
edamp
KID
"""' diarrhea.
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HERB
Herbs ~~:;;~::; Indications I Actions

LU,
Zhu Ru GB.
Swtlet
sl cold
• Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops vomiting, cools the
(chu-ju) ST Blood: Used to treat retching, vomiting, hiccough, phlegm-
clht-phlegm heat cough and panting with thick sputum that is difficult to
expectorate, hemoptysis, epistaxis, vomiting blood, flooding and
spotting, and morning sickness associated with phlegm-heat
obstruction of the Lungs, Stomach or Gallbladder.
HT sweet
Zhu Sha • Calms the Heart and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat anxiety,
I
coolloxic
(chu-sha) palpitations, restlessness, insomnia, or convulsions.
cshen • Clears Heat, relieves toxicity: applied topically to treat
carbuncles, mouth sores, sore throat, and snakebites.
• Dispels Wind-Phlegm: Used to treat dizziness and clouded
vision due to wind-phlegm obstructing the normal movement of
qi and blood.
ZiCao
(tsu-tsao)
HT,
uv ·-·""" • Clears Heat, cools the Blood, and relieves toxins: Used to
treat spontaneous external bleeding, blood ejection, hematuria,
coolxue bloody dysentery and maculopapular eruptions such as
measles or chickenpox that are not fully expressed.
• Clears Damp-Heat from the skin: Used to treat eczema,
cinnabar toxin, abscesses and vaginal itching with damp-heat.
• Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: Used to
treat constipation caused by heat in the blood.
sweet
Zi HeChe KID,
LIV, salty
• Boosts the Essence: Used to treat essence deficiencies
(tsu-ho-che) LU including impotence, spermatorrhea, infertility, pain in the low
tyang back and knees, dizziness, deafness, and tinnitus.
• Augments Qi and nourishes the blood: Used to treat severe
qi and blood deficiency with accompanying signs of emaciation,
pallor, insufficient lactation, and seizures.
• Supplements the Lung qi and benefits the Kidneys: Used
to treat wheezing, coughing or night sweats due to Lung qi
Zi Hua Di
Ding
(tsu-hua-ti-tang)
HT,
uv -bitter
oold
deficiency or Lung and Kidney yin deficiency.
• Clears heat and resolves toxins, dries dampness and
disperses swellings: Used to treat sores, swollen abscesses,
scrofula, jaundice, dysentery, diarrhea, red eyes, throat
dht-detox
Zi Ran Tong uv,
movexue
KID
(tsu-ran-tong) -bitter
neutral
sweet
impediment Bi , and poisonous snake bites.
• Dissipates stasis and relieves pain, joins bone and sinews:
Used to treat torn ligaments, fractured bones, and blood stasis
pain due to trauma, accumulations, goiter, and tumors.
Zi Shi Ying HT,
LtV
• Settles the Heart and quiets the Spirit: Used to treat anxiety,
(tsu-shih-ying)
palpitations, disorientation, and insomnia.
cshen • Descends the Qi: Used to treat coughing or wheezing with
copious sputum associated with Lung deficiency.
• Warms the Uterus: Used to treat infertility and uterine
bleedin .
Zi Su Ye LU,
SP
pungent
aromatic
• Releases the exterior: Used to treat aversion to cold and fever,
(tsu-su-yeh)
cough, panting and other early stages of virus and cold attack.
rext w-e • Regulates Qi: Used to treat vomiting, nausea, fullness in the
chest and abdomen, and coughing and panting associated with
qi stagnation.
• Calms the fetus: Used to treat morning sickness.
ZiWan
(tsu-wan)
LU
...
bitter
~
• Detoxification: Used to treat seafood toxicit .
• Warms the Lung, precipitates Qi, disperses Phlegm
and suppresses cough: Used to treat coughing of various
cough etiologies including wind-cold cough and panting, coughing of
blood and pus caused by deficiency.
• Unblocks urination: Used to treat d suria.
Zong Lu Pi uv. ~·~ • Stops bleeding: Used to treat coughing or spitting of blood,
LU, aslringent
(zong-lu-pi) Ll, neutral epistaxis, blood in the stools, and uterine bleeding.
SP

HERB INDEX
AiYe artemisiae, mugwort leaf stopxue Che Qian Zi plantaginis, plantago seeds edamp
folium saman
An Xi Xiang benzoinum benzion open Chen Pi citri, pericarpium tangerine peel rql
"s7a""o:::o::-u-=---tc::ro:;to=n:::t::ig"Jii,~-11:ccr=ot=o=-n=-se=e::d-+.~::~;:-- -;C:;:h::en:-X;;i::an:::g:--+,c:;g::nuc:m:-a:::q::-u::i/a::n;::
,ae±al:::oe":s::-woo='="d-+"'::, -- -
=..,-:=,------f5"'9"ml!!•nro,-=,--+===:-t:::::-- -;C:;:h;ciS;;;h::a-::o--'---fp:':a-::eo:::n:;:ia::e'--.r=adixrli:c,ed=p::eo::n:::y::roo=tt=::::--
I
Ba Ji Tlan morinda, radix morinda root tyang vbrae
Bai Sian Dou dolichoris, flat bean clht-sumr Chi Shi Zhi halloysitum halloysite sab
50"'m"'e""--,-1-:-------:-f-:-- Chi Xlao Dou
"'s,-a'"'o·s=-u----f"' phaseaoli, aduki bean edamp
stemonae, radix stemona root cough semen
Bai Dou Kou amomi kravanh, white cardamon rnovedamp Chuan Bel Mu fritilfaria, bulbus fritillaria clhtpl'llegm
~~~----f;~ru~ct~u~s=-~-1~~---+~~=c-;C:;:h=::-J:;;:.:;:::---t::-::,:;:h::::;:l:-
180
. --1~,ru=it:-o::f---+~::.,::,--
1
Bai Fu Zi aconitum, rdx white cold-phlegm uan zan oxy •
' coreanum aooendaae pericarpium s~~~~~an
Bai Guo ~~7okt:· semen ~~~nous rice sab "'c""h-ua-n""'L'"'ia-n""'Z=:I-+m-e-:l,'""·ae-.----il"si~ch'"u"'a'-n'""tru-.-+..
:::,---
Bai He /ilii, bulbus lily bulb tyin ~::r~~dan fruit

Bai Hua She agkistrodon seu white pattern d-w-damp ""c"'h"ua::-:n'"N"'t"u"X;-1-.j'c!J,y':"at'¥hu";fa::---11:,si"'ch""u"'a=-n"'ox,--+==,---
bunaaru n;:.ke fficin li radix knee
Bai Hua She She hedyotidis, herba oldenlandia clht-detox Chuan Shan Jia manitis, squama anteater scales movexue
Cao entadact
Bai Ji bletilfa, rhizoma bletilla rhizome stopxue Chuan Wu aconiti, sichuan aconite wint
"'s,-a'""iJ~i7L'""i-----+,:-ri:-bu-:lu-s-,;:-ro-c:-w-s~~-:l:-tro-p-:f-:ru:-it--+,-~:.,,-,--- - -;~--,~~--fc~a~m~~~h~a~el~i~-r~~~~~~~-
"s"'ai,-J;;:ia::nc:g-;:C::a:::-o-+p::a:::tn=·no'=
·a""',hc;:b,----11:cpa::tn:;:.n:;:ia::-,:;:
1h::ia=sp:::ii:cl:;:h,:-:<l;::;ot::o,:- Chuan Xin Lian ~~:~graphitis, green chiretta ctht-detox
-;;B-::aic-J;;:ie::-z~;---+s:-in=a=p,;::
's,c:s-::em=e:::-n:-1rw;chi::tec:m::u::s::la::rd;-i:""::;'::-.,::;:h;::log=cm Chuan Xiong ligustici, radix cnidium
-;;-::~~~---+::-:::~::-:----1~se~e~d~::::::--+.:::::::~"'c""h-un-=Pi,--~--+a-:H,-an-:~~,-w
-rl-:e-x--irai:-la-nt::-h-us""'b-a-:~-+~-,~---
Bai Mao Gen cyfindrica, rhz of woolly stopxue Ci Shi magnetitum magnitite cshen
"'s,-a'"'iM~u-=e-,----+~~ffi~;~~o:~~~----~w~'~~··~.-.-,---+~-:'"-----"'c,-o-ng-=Ba-:1-----+.-:"rw-m-:fi:-st,-ul:-oo-:i--irs~~lli-on-----+,-,,,-,w-~---
Bai Qian cynanchi, rdlrhz cynanchum cold-phlegm Da Fu Pi arecae, areca peel rqi
Bai Shao paeonia, radix white peony !blood ;;;~~"/);':: rhubarb root purg
•s==a-:iT'-o:::u"'w"'e=n=g--tp:::u::ls=a:::ti/;::la---tch;:;i::n=an=e=m=o=-ne::-f,;;;,h::-l<l;::,;::,o,:- Da Huang rhizoma
==.,----jC£!h!!!in!!!e~i~s,ora~d~ixc_J!'rt':-:::==:--1::=:-- Oa Ji ·aponicum, japanese thistle stopxue
Bai Wei cynanchi, rd swallowwort coolxue herba!radix
roo Da Qing Ye fastidis, folium isatis: clht-detox
Bai Xian Pi corlex dictamni chinese dittany clht-detox D z ziziphus, fructus chinese dates tqi
"'s,-a'"'iZ=:h~l------+.-n-g-el~~-.----~a-ng-e~lica
__r_oo~t-+~~'7'w-~,-- ~D~·~·z~aho~S:;:h~.---+h::-::::-::::
.::::---~h::-::::~.~---+am~M=----
dahuri 8 radix at e t aemat1tum emahte
~B~a~iZ~h~u,_------t.~t~ra~cf~~~oo~~~.~~~tw~h~ite:::------~,::,,-----"'o~a~n""o~ou~C~hi~-+.::-:cy~a"'e-------l:cpr~e~pa::-:~::d~--+~=,::-,w~~;:--
t_ract •lodes praeparatum, soybean
Bai Zl Ren biotae orienta/is, arbor-viatae C$hen semen
semen seed Dan Nan Xing ariasaema,cum ·ack in the
Ban LanGen lastidis, radix woad root clht-detox felle bovis uloit
cold-phlegm Dan Shen sa/viae, radix salvia root
Ban Xia pinel/ia, rhizoma half summer
mil iorrhiz
Bei Xie dioscorea yam rhizome edamp Dan Zhu Ye fophatherum, bland bamboo clht-fire
Bi Ba piperis longi, long pepper w.nt herba leaves
fruit Dang Gui angelica chinese tblood
fructus
Sian Xu knotweed sinansis radix anaelica root
Bie Jla
pofygoni, herba
sinensis chinese soft
"''""'
tyin
Dang Shen codonopsitis,
radix
codonopsis root tqi
shelled turtle Deng Xin Cao ·uncus 'uncus edamp

Bing Lang arecae catechu, betel nut ebugs
Di FuZi kochia, fructus kochia fruit edamp
semen
Bing Pian borneol ice slice open Dl Gu Pi /ycium, cortex tycium bark
Bo He mentha, herba mint rext w-h Di Long lumbricus earthworms ewind
Bu Gu Zhl psoralae, fructus psoralea fruit tya119 DIYu sanguisorbae, burnet- stopxue
excremetum silkworm feces d-w-damp radix bloodwort rt
Can Sha wint
bomhvci mnri Ding Xiang caryophyfli, flosclove flower
Cang Er Zi xanthii, fructus cocklebur fruit d-w-damp bud
Dong Gua Pi epicarpium winter melon odamp
Cang Zhu atractylodis, black movedarnp lheninca.-.sae eel
rhizoma atractv!odes Dong Gua Ren benincasae, winter melon edamp
Cao Dou Kou alpiniae grass movedamp seed
katsumadai, cardamon Dong KuiZi malvai, semen musk mallow edamp
semen seeds
Cao Guo amoni tsao-ko, grass fruit rnovedamp Dou Juan g/ycines germin, young soybean dht·sumr
fructus semen
CaoWu aconiti wild aconite wint Du Huo angelica, radix pubescent d-w-damp
kusnezoffii anaelica root
biota orienta/is flat fir leaves stopxue Du Zhong eucommiae, eucommia baric: tyang
.
Otop
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HERB INDEX
Fang Feng ledebourieflae, ledebouriellae rext w-e Hong Hua carthamus, flos safflower flower movellue
radix root tinctorr
Fel Zi toff8yae grandis, torreya seeds &bugs Hou Po magnolia, cortex magnolia bark movedamp
semen
HuGu os Ugrls tiger bone O-w-damp
Feng Mi mel honey
Hu Huang Llan clht-<lamp
Fo Shou
"'G~a-n~C~ao------~~~~~cra~ynh~/~~~-.-.m-d~~~lioo~rioo
__r_oo~t--+.1~,,----- ~H~u~an~g~L~i"-"----+~~~~~~~7
.m~~~om~a~go~ld=e~n~~~·~··~d~d=h-'~_m_•__
"'G~a-n""J,-Ia-ng-----+z~in-g-erb-,-en-,-.s-.--+.dn-,-'ed~g"'"in-ge-,--+.,-,=
1 - - - Huang Ql astragalus, radix astragalus root tql
-;G;:a~n•s=ui;-----fm::''~
·zo~rm::n•~:----11::::::-:::c=:::--+=--- Huang Qin :~:lfariae, skullcap root dht-damp
~~~-----f~~"~,~~h~~~~!~~~~~-bka_n_-~~;'_00_1~+~~~~=-- 7H:-u-o7M:-a~R:-e-n---f~~nn~a7b:-~-sa~t"'"iv-ae~.~he_m_p-~--ed7S--+.,:-~-----
' 0~1imCJ'!'8',':;m:;:d::ix=&=-l;:hg::u::st~icu::m=roo=ti::"::";-w_"'_ "'H'"'u.,-o"'x"';a.,-ng::----¥:"'"9'!I;';~,~ra.ch
-;;G:::-ao::7Be:::-n::-:-=:-:--t':J;'. f,;~~s ,..,.e,-----11:-pa::t::ch~o'""ul""i---+"""'"""==mp:::-
Gao Liang Jiang a/pinia, rhizoma lesser galangal Wlnt """"'.,.-,~-----fh.!!t!L!errb"':-e~-----1f-:-:-:-:-----+:-:-:----
-;G;:e-;G;:ec:n-'----=--tp::-u=e=m=na=e:-,::,.ccd,:::x-i-:ku~d;::z"u~roo=t,-=.-t":::":::w:;,_,:-- Jl Nel Jin a~~~~~eliuem, c. ~~;~~en gizzard rfood
_G~e~J=-i•T.:------fg~e=ck~o~==~-Egoc~k_o
Geng Mi rice
____-fey:::':::~~--..,J:::IX_u_e~T-•n_g____~·~~~ue~~~"-g_
red w-e caulis
,m_d_~_&~m~ill~ett~ia~rno~V~~~---
vine
=~:--------l:so:em=en_,:;:-oryz'=':a:::e:-t===----1:=--- Jiang Can bombyx silkwormbody, eWJnd
Gou Ji cibotii, rhizoma chain fern tyang sick
~-==------1:-:---.,---;---!!.!'rh"'iiz.,onm"'ne~:----1:=:--- Jiang Huang curcumae, turmeric
Gou Qi Zi lycium, fructus lycium fruit tblood rllizoma lon aA rhizome
"'G~o-u=re_n_g-----+~-nm-
c~-7u:::.a:-~-n-ci-s--1:-hoo-:-k-,vi,-ne----+-,-.,-,,,.-- Jie Geng pfatycodi, radix ~:t of ballon coki-phlegm
•G=u•s=u;-;ia"'u:-----t'd~ry':n"'an";'.a'-!e/!1,""'--j:;sh~a=tte=r"'ed,----i::ey::on::g--- Jin Clan Cao lysimachiae, gold money hb edamp

m~ome loones ~~~~---fh~e~rb~·:-------1r.::=~~-+~~=-
"'G,...u"'v"a-------fo"'ryz""'ae"s"a-::tiv-a~.- . -f"rice""'s"-pro---,ut---trl::cood::-- Jln Yin Hua ~~8 n_i_cen_1,rn
__ fl·s· honeysuckle clht-detox
!fructus -::-~~-----f~·w~'''~~·~"~"'---1~flo~w~e~r-----+~----
~G-ua.....,-Lo_u______1'tn'"·c"h"'os'-e-nlh,-,-is,--+tri-,ch-o-sa-n"'~"15--+-dho-t-ph"tegm- Jln Yin Zl rosae, fructus cherokee sab
SAmRn frui rosehi
""G"'ua::-;-Lo:::u,-;R;;,e~n,----f.ln~·lcl,'h~os'!:ac:-nl;;:h'=is-
. -l!':,ri!!J:ch'-=o~sa:::n:::th"'is:-i::d::::h,c:ph::;legm==- Jing Da Ji euphorbia peking spurge cath
semen seed ~not
"'G~ua-n-,Z:::h-o_n_g---fd':"ry"'o"pt:;-en~.•-. ----!~dry"'o><po-,-te~ris---+clh::ct"'-de"'to,...,- Jing Jie schizonepeta, schizonepeta rext w-e
rhizoma herba/flos stem
-;; u;-;iB;:ac:n------f.,e!!ls'!.lu":d~inl,:is:----/z:~e~~C:::'C:wc:-at;:e~r--t..,::,:-- Ju Hong
G-:: ~~~·hrocamae tangerine peel rqi
"'G,--u~IZ~h71------+-c=m~n~am_,.o-m~(---1~ci~nM~m-on-:-m-,g-+"~"~w~..,~ ~J~u~H~ua~-----fc~h~rylli~~n~lh~e~m~(~~~=~=,=,~
~m~,m~-+~=.,~.~_,~-
lramu/us flos !lower
'UHC::ai~F:::e:::-ng=Te::n::g---t'c:'.'a":ul;:ls~p7::;pe:::-n:;:.s:--!::~~a.,-wt=·n=dccv:;:in=e-t,c:_w~<t;::amp=- Jue Ming Zl cassia, semen cassia seeds cltlt-fire
~~~,----f.lhllim""'~~rdg<~ff~r~-l::-:-~~---t~~=- ~K:-u~S~h-en------+.-o-ph:-o-------bb~itt-er-roo~t---+o
m 7.h.,-t<t"'"~
-.--
Hai Ge Ke concha cyclinae clam shell Clht phlegm flavescenti radix
. --~~-.-9-0.,-1d:-~-n-d-+~~.-m-p___ 7.K~u~an~Do_n~g~H_u_a-+1,-am~a~m:::,:;:~~s--~~oo::lt~sf~oo~t~fl~ow_e_r-t~=:::~h::c=:-
"'H;-a,-iJ~in-=sh:-a----+5~~~~~~~'-g-od~h:-
~H~a~iP~i=•o=X~I=•o===~l::·•o n:p:hi1:~e~1• =o•====:l~:w:"'!~f5i~Sh=oo==n•=~,.=·===== ::i::uZi

Hai Shen "aponicus, sea cucumber tyang
;;::~::·livie,
semen
:::.::: ::~m
-;:H;:a;-:iT;::oc:n::g-;;P;-1---+::'~:'::·c:;:~,:'.'oao,;:_~u;:c.:-,---+:co=ra=lc;:be-:-a=n=b~a=rkfd:::-w~<l:;:,::mp:- Li Zhi He ~~:e~hinensis, lleechee nut
7H;::a~lzO:a~o------f[~"•"'''(;JI.:'Lss"'ii",h"e""rb:-:a-f:se"'a~w-e:-:ed",---fd::::h:-:tph::cleg=m- Lian Geng ::::,~~inis, Ilotus stem clht-SU!11(
-;-
. ~ra~d~~=~:~~~~op~,===~~~.m~roo~~~1~~~=~·=== 7LL~i,.•.:-:nn~ZQ~1-ia_•____-+~.,~:-:~~h
~H~a~n~F=an~g~J~I===1s~le~p~h~an~~~ i:-:a,_lro~cl:-:vs~ro7rs:-:~:-:h~ia:-:f~ru-it-+d~h~t<>o
nuciferae, semen lotus seed sab
__ •~__
Han Lian Cao ~:~~:~~~herbs edipta t)'ln llan Zi Xin plumuia lotus plumule clht-fire
-;:H;::a:::-n-;:5-;:-hu::i-;;S:;:h;-i---fca::'f./c'!!itu:"m~----1:-sa::m::-e:------+o"'h""t·fi;::~:-- nelumbini
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el~op_e_h_o_m-+'-"",-·~----
"ufibris in cortex bark Ling Zhi ganoderma reishi cshen
=--
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m ltifl ri llu Huang sulphur sulphur yellow etop
~H.,-e"'Y"'
e-------f.n~e~w~m~b,~nr'=~---1~,o~tu.,-s~le~af~--td~ht~-~~~=-- 7L"'"iu-J~i~N-u-----+.-rl~e-m""~"'"~-
.----~liu""'s_r_e~sid~e-n""t-+------
[fo/ium anomafae. herb ~~~ ve
~HH"'e•1"'Zz"'lh-:-,.M,;a~---tc~h.,-eb~u"le--,,~.,.ro.,c~tu:-s+m:,.yr~ob_a_la_n:-:fru-:-it+."...,"--- _L_o_ng_o_a_n_c_a_o___..g_•_n_tia_n_••_._,._d_ix-'!!~~"'in"-1 •_•_•_g•_n_ti-•n_..""
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sesami, semen sesame seeds lyln
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.. ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 149 •
HERB INDEX
Lon g Gu draconis, os fossilized Qfng PI citri, pericarpium immature rql

Ibones viride tanaerine oeel
Long Van Rou euphoria dragon eye tblood Qing Xiang Zi celosiae, semen celosia seeds dht-fire
flesh
QuMai dianlhi, herba fringed pink edamp
Lou Lu rhapontici, radix broadleaf globe dht.aetox
I
thi II Quan Xie scorpion scorpion ewlod
lu Oou phaseoli, semen mung bean clht-sumr
ginseng root tqi
Ren Sh en ginseng, radix
Lu Gen phragmiti, reed rhizome clht-fire
Rou Cong Rong cistanches, broomrape tyang
rhizoma
herba
Lu Hui aloes, herba "uice ofaloe purg
Rou Dou Kou myrlsticae, nutmeg seeds sab
Lu Lu Tong Jiquidambarls,
1 ~':!etgum fruit Rou Gui
semen
cinnamomi, cinnamon bark wmt
~~-------f~~ru~c~tu~
s ~--~--~~--~----- NmAX
lu Rang comu cervi deer anUer tyang ""R"'u""'x"';a"'n=g------l'o":'ti~ba"'nLum=.-g=u-::m:-:m:-Jif.-:fra-=-n7k'"'in"ce"n-,se,-----+=,=--,---
Luo Shi Te ng ~~~~:/osoermi ::~asmine d-w-damp San Leng sparganium, bur-reed
rhizoma rhizome
Ma Bo lasiosphaera, puffball fruiting dht-detox
stolonifer
fructus bodv San Qi notoginseng, notoginseng stopxue
Ma Chi Xian portulacas, puslane clht-detox
radix root
heroa
Sang Bai PI mori alba, corleK mulberry bark cough
Ma Dou ling aristolochiae, aristolochia fruit cough
lfructu Sang J i Sheng foranthus, mulberry tyln
Ma Huang ephedrae, herba ephedra stem rext w-e ramulus mistletoe
Sang Shen mori, fructus morus fruit tblood
Mai Men Dong ophiopogonis, ophiopogon !yin
tuber tUber Sang Ye mort, folfium mulberry leaf rext w-h
MalVa hordei vulgaris, barley sprout rfood
SangZhi morialba, mulberry twig d-w-damp
fru tu
ramulus
Man Jing Zi vilicis, fructus vitex fruit rext w-h
Sha Ren amomi, fructus sand seeds movedamp
Mang Xiao mirabifitum epson's salt purg
Sha Shen glehnia, radix glehnia root
Meng Shl lapis mlcae seu chlorite cltlt phlegm
Shan Dou Gen clht-detox
sophorae tonk, sophora root
chlorii
dix
Mi Meng Hua buddleiae, flos buddleia flower clht-fire Shan Yao dioscorea, radix chinese yam
bud
Mo Yao myrrha, myrrha Shan Zha crataegi, fructus hawthorn berry rfood
lcommiDhora Shan Zhu Yu comi, fructus asiatic cherry sab
Mu Dan Pi moutan cortex tree peony root cootxue
fruit
MuGua chaenomelis, chinese quince d-w-damp Shang Lu phytolaccae, poke root oath
fructus fruit radix
Muli ostreae, concha oyster shell cshen She Chuang Zl cnidii monniere, cnidii seeds otop
fructus
Mu Tong mutong, caulis akebia caulis edamp
She Gan be/amcanda, belamcanda clht-detox
Mu Xiang aucklandiae saussurea rql rhlzoma rhizome
laooae, radix She Xiang sceretio musk deer open
MuZei equisetum, scouring rush rext w-h moschus secretion
heroa Shen Jin Cao lycopodii, herba club moss d-w-damp
Niu Bang Zi arctii, fructum burdock fruit rext w-h
Shen Qu massa fermenta divine rtood
Niu Huang calculus bovis cattle gallstone open fermented
Niu Xi achyranthes, achyranthes
m•«
Sheng Di Huang rehmannia, radix chinese
radix bidentat root
fox l love root
Nu Zhen Zi /igustrum privet fruit tym
Sheng J iang zingiberis, fresh ginger
lucidum fructu.c::
rhizoma
Ou Jie nelumbinis, node of lotus stopxue
Sheng Jiang Pi zingiberis, cortex ginger peel edamp
nods rhz
Pang Oa Hal sterculia, semen herb dhtphlegm Sheng Ma ~~:~!~gae, black cohosh rextw-h
Pel Lan eupatorii fortunei, ornamental movedamp

Sheng Tie Luo fefTi, frusta iron fillings
herba r hid
Pi Pa Ye ·aponica, folium loquat leaf oough Shi Chang Pu acori graminei, sweetflag
rhizoma rhizome
Pu Gong Ying taraxace, herba dandelion dht-detox
Sh f Dl diospyros persimmon
Pu Huang typhae, pollen cattail pollen stopxue clht-fire
Shi Gao gypsum stone paste
Qian Cao Gen cordifoliae, radix madder root stopxue
Shl Hu dendrobium, dendrobium
Qian Hu peucedani, radix hogfennel root clht phlegm herba
Shi Jue Ming haliotidis abalone shell &Wind
Qian Niu Zi pharbitidis, morning glory calh
semen Shi Jun Zl quisqualis envoy seeds ebugs
Qian Shi euryales, semen euryale seeds sab indi ae fructus
ShiWei pyrrosia, folium pyrrosia leaves edamp
Qlang Huo notoptery, radix notopterygium rext w-e
rhi7nms:~ pnt Shu Oi Huang rhemannia, radix cooked !blood
Qin J iao gentianae gentiana root d-w-damp rhemannia
in ·;ao radix Shui Niu J iao bubalus bubalis, water buffalo coolxoe
Qin Pi fraxani, corteK korean ash clht-damp lcom-" hnm
Si Gua Luo fasciculus net of string
Qing Dai indigo pulverata processed da
vascularis luffae melon
levis ina ve
Su He Xlang liquidamber resin of rose
Qing Fen calomelas calomel •too
st rax maloes
Qlng Hao artemisiae, wormwood dht-sumr Su ZI perilla, fructus perilla seed oough
heroa
· ]~ ...................................... ~
HERB INDEX
Suan Zao Ren ziziphus sour jujube cshen Xue YuTan crinis charred human sab
seec£ carbonisatus hair
·ava brucea
I
Suo Yang cynomori, herba cynomorium tyang Ya Dan Zl brucae clht-suiTII'
~T~ai~Z"i~Sh~.~.~--fp~s~eu~d~o~
st~el~~~ria~.~ps~e~u~d~~~7.11a~n~·.+.,~.,----- 'avanicae, fruit
fructus
lmdix
Van Hu Suo corydalis, corydalis
Tan Xiang lignum santali sandalwood rqi
rhizoma rhizome
Tao Ren persica, semen peach kernel lvanh suo
Tian Hua Fen trichothansis, trichosanthes clhl phlegm Ye Jiao Teng polygoni, caulis polygonum vine cshen
radix Iroot
Tian Ma gastrodiae gastrodia ewind Ye Ju Hua lmultiffor
chrysanthemi, wild clht-detox
e/atae rhiz m rh iznmA ffos chrvsanthem

Tian Men Dong Yl Mu Cao
Tian Zhu Huang
Ting LiZI descurainiae, lepidium oough

semen Yin Chal Hu stellaria, radix stellaria root coolxue
Tu Fu Ling smilacia, rhizoma simlax; clht-detox
Yin Chen Hao arlemisia, herba capiltaris
reen n r
Tu Si Zl cuscutae, semen chinese dodder tyang Yin Yang Huo epimedium, epimedium
Iseeds herba
Wa LengZi concha arcae cockle shell clhtphlegm Ying Su Ke papaveris, opium poppy sab
oericarpium husk
Wang Bu Liu Xing vaccaria, semen vicarria seeds
Yu Jin curcuma, tuber turmeric tuber
sen•t•fi<
Wei Ling Xian clematidis, radix clematis root d-w-damp Yu Li Ren pruni, semen bush cherry pit lax
Wu Gong scolpendra centipede eWlnd 7.Y~u7.M~i~x.------+s~o/~lu_s_z-
ea_e_m_a_y~
s ~co-r-ns~il~k----+M
~~
~.---
subSoinioes heart leaf
Yu Xing Cao houttuynia, clht-detox
WuJia Pi acanthopanax, bark of 5 d-w-damp
herba
cortex additions
YuZhu polygonatum 'ade bamboo tyin
Wu Ling Zhi excrementum flying squirrel
odoratum
troaooteri lteces Yuan Hua daphnes genkwa flower cath
WuMei pruni, fructus mume fruit sab
enkwa flos
WuWeiZi schizandrae, schizandra fruit sab Yuan Zhi polygalaceae ch senega root cshen
fructus
Yue Ji Hua rosae chinensis, moon season
WuYao linderae, radix lindera root rql
flos & fructus flower
WuZhuYu evodiae evodia fruit wint Zao Jiao
rutaecarpae,
fructus Ze Lan lycopi, herba bugleweed
XI Gua citruflus vulgaris watermelon cJht-sumr fucidi
fruit Ze Xie alismatis, water plantain edamp
Xi Jlao cornu rhinoceri rhinoceros hom coohcue rhizoma
ascarl, herba (wild ginger) rext w-e Zhang Nao camph ora camphor open
XlXIn
cum radix Zhen Zhu margarita peart
XI Yang Shen
panacis, radix a~=:~n tyln Zhi Bei Mu fritillaria, bulbus t fritillaria bulb clht phlegm
~
X~ia~K~u~c~.-o----+s-p~~-a-pru--ne~u~.~~
••~lf~h~e~al----+o7hl~-,~~--- ~Z~
hi~K7e-------+c~ft~ri~au-ra~n~u~~--~
m~a~
tu~rn~b7.itt~e-
r -+,~q;_____
Xian He Cao ~~~::;,oniae, ~:;ortal crane ''"'"~ Zhi Mu :r::~~!rrflena ~~=:~~hena .,.,_,~
Xian Mao curculiginis, curculigo tyang
rhizomA
Zhl Shi citri, fructus immature bitter rq1
oranoe
Xiang Fu cyperus, rhizoma cyperus rqi
ZhiZi gardenia, fructus gardenia fruit clht-fire
rotundi
Xiang Ru elsholtzia, herbs aromatic rext w-e Zhu Ll bambusae, dried bamboo dht phlegm
madder uccus sao
Xiao Hui Xiang foeniculi vulgaris, fennel fruit Zhu Ling sclerotium polyporus Mamp
fructus polyporus sclerotium
Xiao Jl cephalanoplos, small thistle stopxue umbelfati
~X~ie~B~a~i------~~~~~:~~s~a~H~H--~~~~in-e-se~~~iv-e-+~~,----- bambusae, bamboo clhtphlegm
ZhuRu caulis shavinas
Xin Vi Hua magnolia
Zhu Sha cinnabaris cinnabar
magnoliae rext w-e
liliflorae nos *ussvwillow ZiCao amebiae groomwell root cootx:ue
Xing Ran armeniaca, apricot seed cough lithospermi,
s men iffirlir
Xiong Dan fel ursi bear gall dhl-fire Zi HeChe placenta hominis human tyang
>iadd-;,r lacenta
Xiong Huang realgar realgar male- atop Zi Hua Di Ding viola, herba cum yedeon's violet clht-detox
vellow iradice
Xu Duan dipsaci, radix
Xuan Fu Hua inulae, flos

perrila leaf
Xuan Shen scrofu/aria, radix ningpo figwort coolxue
rt. ZiWan asteris tatarici, purple aster ooogh
Xue Jie sanguis draconis exhausted
radix r t
blood
Zong Lu Pi fibra stipulae stiple fiber stopxue
It~···················· ACUPUNCTURE DES K REFERENCE - 151 •

HERB Miscellaneous
Herbs Contraindicated during pregnancy Herbs Caution during pregnancy

Ba Dou Qu Mai Bai Fu Zi Quan Xie
Ban Mao Ru Xiang Ban Xia Bing Pian Rou Gui
Chan Su San Leng
Chang Shan SanQi
Che Qian Zi Shang Lu
She Gan Chuan Jiao Su He Xiang
Chuan Niu Xi
Da Ji She Xiang Chuan Shan Jia Tao Ren
EZhu Shui Zhi Da Huang nan Nan Xing
Fu Zi Tao Ren Dai Zhe Shi Tong Gao
Gan Sui nan Hua Fen
Dong Kui Zi Wang Bu Liu Xing
Hai Long Wu Gong
WuTou FuZi Xue Jie
HaiMa
Hong Hua Xiong Huang Gan Jiang Yi Yi Ren
Liu Huang Xuan Ming Fen Hong Hua Yu Jin
Ma ChiXian Yan Hu Suo Hou Po Ze Lan
Ma Qian Zi Yi Mu Gao
Hua Shi Zhi Ke
Mang Xiao Yu Li Hua
Yuan Hua Huai Niu Xi Zhi Shi
MoYao
Niu Huang Zao Jiao Lou Lu
Qian Niu Zi Zhang Nao Mu Tong
Qing Fen Pu Huang
Herbs containing animal products

Bai Hua She Multibranded krait Long Gu Fossilized bone
BieJia Tortoise shell Lu Rong Deer velvet and horn
Chan Tui Cicada shell Mu Li Oyster shell
Di Be Chong Field cockroach Niu Huang Cow gallstone
Di Long Earthworm Sang Piao Xiao Praying mantis case
Dong Chong Xia Gao Dead silkworm fungus She Tui Snake skin
E Jiao Donkey skin Shi Jue Ming Abalone shell
GeJie Gecko Shui Niu Hiao Water buffalo hom
Gui Ban Turtle shell Shui Zhi leech
Hai Ge Ke Clamshell Wu Ling Zih Flying squirrel feces
Hai Piao Xiao Cuttlefish bone Wu Shao She Black tailed snake
Hou Zao Gallstone Xue YuTan Charred human hair
Ji Nei Jin Chicken gizzards Yu Nao Shi Fish bones
Jiang Can Dried silkworms Zhen Zhu Mu Mother of pearl shell
Long Chi Fossilized teeth Zi HeChe Human placenta
Incompatibility with foods Eighteen incompatible herbs

Bo He Sea turtle meat Gan Gao Gan Sui
Chang Shan Chives and scallions Da Ji
Yuan Hua
Feng Mi Scallions
Hai Zao
Fu Ling Vinegar Wu Tou Ban Xia
Han Cai Sea turtle meat Gua Lou
He Shou Wu Garlic, chives, scallions, and turnips Bei Mu
Sheng Di Huang Garlic, chives, scallions, and turnips Bailian
Bai Ji
Li Lu Ren Shen
Sha Shen
Nineteen antagonistic herbs
Dan Shen
Ren Shen Wu Ling Zhi Xuan Shen
Rou Gui Chi Shi Zhi Ci Shao
Ku Shen
Chuan Wu Xi Jiao
Bai Shao
CaoWu Xi Jiao XiXin
Ya Xiao San Leng
-
Ding Xiang Yu Jin
Ba Dou Qian Niu Zi
Lang Du Mi Tuo Seng
Shui Yin Pi Shuang
Liu Huang Po Xiao
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Miscellaneous HERB
Potential toxic effects
Herb Safe Dose TOXIC effects Ant1dote
Range
AiYe 3-10g Dry mouth and throat, epigastric pain, Zi Xue Dan for spasms
vomiting, abdominal pain, seizures, cold
clammy skin weakened vision
Ba Dou 0.1-0.3g in pill or Gastrointestinal problems abdomen pain, Egg white, milk, activated
powder nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, charcoal, morphine or atropine
jaundice, hypotension, dizziness, respiratory
and circulatory problems
I
Bai Bu 5-10g Nausea, epigastric pain, diarrhea, Fresh ginger juice or ginger
respiratory problems decoction rice vinegar
Bai Fu Zhi 3-Sg Mouth and tongue numbness, dizziness, Decoction of Gan Cao 30g and
spasms vomitina inaer30a
BaiGui 5-10g Headache, diarrhea, dizziness, fever, Decoction of Gan Cao 60g and
spasm vomitina. abdominal Pain muna beans 60a
BanXia 3-12g Swelling, stiff tongue, throat and lips, Ginger juice or strong ginger
numbness nausea chest pressure decoction vineaar choline
Cang ErZi 3-10g Headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal Activate charcoal, vitamin C,
pain, liver damage, jaundice, bleeding, decoction of Ban LanGen 120g,
respiratory problems Gan Cao Lu Dou Tang, Zhi
Bao Dan
Chan Su 0.02-0.03g Nausea, vomiting, hyper salivation, Atropine, Sheng Mai San
abdominal pain, diarrhea, cyanosis, decoction, She Fu Tang
palpitations, dizziness, headache, slowad decoction
reflexes numbness of the limbs
Chuan 5-10g Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, Activated charcoal, egg white
Lian Zi dizziness, tremors spasms numbness
DaJi 0.6-1.5g Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, Decoction of Lu Gen 120g
dizziness spasms respiratory problems
Fu Zi r;MJ 3-12g Numbness of the mouth and extremities, Activated charcoal, atropine,
Tou,Cao dizziness, headache, blurry vision, tremors, decoction of Ku Shan 30g, Gan
Wu,Chuan cardiac problems, hypotension, server Cao 15g, Huang Lian 3g, Sheng
Wu)
resPiratorv Problems shock Jiana 15a. or Jin Yin Hua 15a
GanSui 0.6-1.5 Nausea, vomiting, palpations, abdominal
pain dizziness, hypotension low back pain,
Ku Xing 5-10g Dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, Activated charcoal, fresh radish
Ran vomiting, headache, coma, numbness juice, decoction of Gan Cao 12g,
black beans 120a
Lu Hui 1-2g Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, Activated charcoal, egg white
low back pain miscarriaae
MaDou 3-9g Abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding Strong tea
Lina
MaHuang 2-9g Hypertension, vasoconstriction, sweating, Atropine
dizziness, tremors, nausea, headache,
urinary retention abdominal pain
QuanXia 1.5-S.Og Dizziness, headache, palpations, cyanosis, Atropine, decoction of Jin Yin
respiratory problems Hua 30g, Ban Bian Lian 10g, Fu
Fu Ling 10g, Lu Dou 15g, Gan
Cao 10a
Shang Lu 2-Sg Nausea vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, Vitamin C, decoction of Fang
limb spasm, hypotension, miscarriage, Ji, Gang Feng, Gan Cao And
delirium cardiac arrest GuiZhi
Tian Nan 3-10g Gastrointestinal irritation, dizziness, Strong black tea, egg white,
Xing delirium, respiratory problems, neurological ginger juice or strong ginger
symptoms decoction vineaa~ tannic acid
Wei Ling 3-9g radness and pain of the skin, abdominal Egg white, ga~ic, decoction of
Xiang pain, diarrhea, black stools, dilated pupils, Gan Cao 30g and ginger 30g
stiff tongue
XiXin 1-3g Headache, tachycardia sweating, Decoction of Ren Shen, Mai
restiessness, hypertension, stiff new and Dong and Wu Wei Zi
·aw, confusion respiratory problems
Yua Hua 0.6-1.5g Vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, muscle Vitamin C, fluid replacement
spasms
Source: Will Maclean & Jane Lyttleton, Clinical Handbook of lntemal Medicine. Volume 1 & 2, 2002,
University of Western Sydney, Campleton Australia .

HERB Miscellaneous
Organ Systems Herbal Support Nutntronal Support

Adrenal Glands Ashwagandha: 450 mg daily Adrenal extract: 200 mg bid
Cordyceps: 1,000 mg tid B Complex: 25 mg daily
Ginseng: 200 mg daily Vitamin C: 500 to 1,000 mg bid
Licorice: 250 mg tid
Schisandra: 100 mg bid
Brain Ginkgo: 50 mg tid Acetyi-L-carnitine: 500 mg tid
Gotu Kola: 100 mg tid
Vinpocetine: 10 mg bid
Eyes Bilberry: 80 mg bid Beta-carotene: 10,000 IU daily
Eyebright: 250 mg bid Vitamin C: 1,000 mg daily
Lutein: 2 mg daily
Heart Cayenne: 400 mg tid Aortic extract: 100 mg daily
Garlic: 400 mg bid or 600 mg daily for CoQ10: 30 mg daily
extract Fish oils: 1 ,000 daily
Grape seed: 100 mg daily Flaxseed oil: 1 tbsp daily
Green tea: 500 mg daily Magnesium: 400 mg daily
Hawthorn: 250 mg daily Vitamin E: 400 IU daily
Immune System Astragalus: 250 mg bid Vitamin A: 5,000 IU daily
Cordyceps: 1 ,000 mg bid Vitamin C: 1,000 mg daily
Echinacea: 250 mg daily, 3 weeks on and Selenium: 200 meg daily
1 week off Thymus extract: 250 mg daily
Ginseng: 200 mg daily, 2 weeks on and Zinc: 50 mg daily
1 week off
Reishi: 250 mg daily
Schisandra: 100 mg daily
Kidney Cordyceps: 1 ,000 mg bid Vitamin C: 1,000 mg daily
Cranberry: 300 mg daily Vitamin E: 400 IU daily
Dandelion leaf: 250 mg daily
Liver/ Artichoke: 250 mg daily Liver extract: 500 mg daily
Gallbladder Milk thistle: 150 mg daily L-Carnitine: 250 mg daily
Schisandra: 100 mg daily N-Acetyl cysteine: 500 mg daily
Lungs Cordyceps: 1 ,000 mg daily Vitamin C: 1 ,000 mg daily
Fish oils: 750 mg tid
Flaxseed oil: 1 tbsp daily
Pancreas Bitter melon: 200 mg daily Chromium: 200 meg daily
Fenugreek: 250 mg daily Zinc: 25 mg daily
Green tea: 250 mg daily
Astragalus: 250 mg daily Thymus extract: 250 mg daily
Echinacea: 250 mg daily, 3 weeks on and Vitamin C: 1,000 mg daily
1 week off Zinc: 25 mg daily
Source: Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide, 2nd Edition, Lexicomp
Special Cooking Preparations of Herbs

Spec1al lnstructron Herb
-·
Add at the end of cooking Bai Dou Kou Cook in a muslin bag Che Qian Zi
(no more than 5 minutes) BoHe Huai Shi
Sha Ren Pi Pa Ye
Add at the end of cooking Chuang Xiong Xuan Fu Hua
(no more than 10 minutes) Da Huang Best taken in pill or Bing Pian
Gou Teng powder form Di Long
Huo Xiang GeJie
QinQ Hao Hu Po
Cook 30 minutes before Bie Jia Ji Nei Jin
other herbs Ci Shi Lu Rang
Dai Zhe Shi Quan Xie
FuZhi San Qi
Gui Ban She Xiang
Long Gu Wu BeiZi
Mu Li Wu Gong
Shi Gao Zhu Sha
Shi Jue Ming Zi HeChe
Zhen Zhu Mu Dissolve or melt in E Jiao
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strained decoction Mang Xiao
Yi Tan
WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses lnformatton Dally Dose Cautrons
Agar lnt: constipation, Gl complaints acts similar to cellulose, 1to2teaspootl$ none known
of powder, always
absorbing water in intestines
wfthHquid
Agrimony leaf int: mild diarrhea, pharyngeal contains tannins and flavonoids: 3 g or equivalent none known
inflammation; ext: mild acts as an astringent
inflammation of skin
Aletris int: dysmenorrhea, may have estrogenic effect, no 1.5 g drug/100m/ none known
water or equivabHit
-
amenorrhea, anorexia conclusive studies
AHalfa int: anorexia, diabetes, no conclusive studies of asdif9Cled avoid with SLE or other
autoimmune diseases
Almond
-sweet and
bitter
hypothyroidism
lnt: (b-) cough, nausaa; ext:
(sweet) - Inflammation
effectiveness
contains fatty acids, especially
oleic acid, and cyanide-type
compound$
. overdose with cyanide-type
effects; bitter almond to be used
on!y under strict supervlsion
Aloe int: constipation; ext: wound FDA-approved as laxative, int: titrate to soft int: avoid In obstruction, IBD,
stool; ext: as appendicitis, pregnancy{
healing, psoriasis increases colonic motility
directed lactation, or in children; may
cause abdominal cramping,
hypokalemia- especially with
diuretics· as well as albuminuria
or hematuria; may cause benign
red coloration of urine
Alpha-Lipoic int: diabetic comptications, water- and fat-soluble antioxidant noinfonnation: atlergicsklnreactionsand
Acid especially neuropathy; liver needed in pyruvate DH reaction; capsules available hypoglycemia known; no data
30to 100mg on pmgnanqr, effects of long·
disease, cataracts. glaucoma, may improve glucose utilization tenn use unknowo
ischemia~reperfusion injury, in diabetes and prevent free
amanita mushroom poisoning radical damage: can pass
through BBB
Alpine int: UTis and urinary stones, has antiviral and antibacterial 2gsingfadoseor contraindicated in pregnancy,
Cranberry rheumatism aquivsfant nursing, children less than 12
properties
years old: drug effective only with
alkaline urine: hepatotoxicity due
to hydroquinones is possible
American int HTN very eHective but no longer used donotussf avoid c:omptetety, may cause
Hellebore due to severe toXicity cardiac arrest
Angelica int: decreased appetite, early contains coumarin and essential 4.5 g of drug or may increase photosensitivity
_
root/fruit/leaf satiety oil; increases gastric juice/bile aquivafant or cause dermatitis; may be
carcinogenic; no interactions
production kno~
Anise 1ru1t1
seed
int: dyspepsia; ext: bronchitis expectorant, mild a n t l b -
agent
...,,_.
3gofdnJgor
..........
occasional aHBrgicreaction$--
avoid If allergic to anethole; no
Arnica ext: traumatic injuries, such as analgesic and antiseptic activity infusion: 2 g of may cause allergic reaction;
bruises, dislocations herb per 100 ml long-term use may cause edema
of water or dermatitis; no Interactions
known; has been used intemaHy
for throat inflammation, but this Is
--
not recommended due to toxicity
Artichoke int: dyspepsia, biliary may increase bite flow, may be 6gdrugor may cause allergic reactloo:
complaints, anorexia protective against hepatotoxlns, equivalent aYOidincholestaelsor
may have lipld~owerlng effects
Aaarum int: bronchitis, cough, asthma may be mucolytic, antibacterial, as directed-use extremely susceptible mouse
local anesthetic purifieddryaxtract strain developed hepatoma after
. __, administration; avoid in children

less than 12 and in pregnancy
-
Ash leaf/bark lnt: URis, rheumatism, fever bark and leaf contain coumarin- none known
like compounds; no evidence of
effectiveness
Asparagus int: inflammation of may have diuretic effects 4Sto60got avoid if known nephrolithiasis;
-·
root urinary tract, prevention of rhizome or rare allergic skin reactions
aquivalent
nephrolithiasis
Aslregatus int: general immune stimulant.
as In HfV and other infections;
memory fmpalrment; anorexia
may increase WBCs (especiaHy
T ceUs). inhibit coxsackiQVirus
replication, increase Uver
.......... caution will'llmmunOSUJlP(eSSive
therapy or anticoagulants:
no dlfflni11ve studies about
pregnancy or 1acta11on
function, and Increase fibrinolysis
Autumn int: acute gout, familial contains colchicine, an initial dose equal avoid in pregnancy, may cause
Crocus Mediterranean fever antichemotactic, mitosis inhibitor to 1 mgco/chicine, diarrhea, leukopenia, or aplastic
-- .
then0.5to 1.5 anemia
mg 1 to 2 hrs until
pain free
Balm lnt: depression, anxiety, acts as mlkl sedative: may none known
insomnia, Gl distress, lnhlbitTSH
neuralgia
Barberry int: (fruit) UTis, immune may increase bile flow and have as directed none known
fruit/root stimulant; (root) indigestion, pro-peristaltic, antipyretic effects;
-
constipation contains vitamin C
Barley int: indigestion, diarrhea contains numerous vitamins; has taken as ms1t avoid during pregnancy
soothing effect on Gl tract
Basil herb int: fever, URis, indigestion may have antimicrobial effects not recommended potential carcinogen; avoid oil
and large amounts of herbs
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WESTERN HERBS
Herbs
Bayberry
frulllbark
Bean pods
{without
seeds}
Uses
int: diarrhea, colitis, bronchitis
int: supportive therapy for

inability to urinate, UTis,
urinary stones
Information
may have mineralocorticoid

activity; acts as astringent,
circulatory stimulant
may act as weak diuretic
Dally Dose
...,....,.......
Sto 15gofherbor
equivalent
none known
Caut1ons
potential can:inogen, cannot
'""""""'""
--
Belladonna int: Uver and gellbladder contains atropine and related 0.05to0.1ghflrl) avoid with tachy arrhythmias,
complaints, Gl spasms compounds, wilh anti-ACh or equivalent 8PH, nartow-angle glaiJCQma,
ecute pulmonary edema, Gl
effects Qbstruction, megacolon; may
cautt dry mouth, dfy skin,
tachycardia, tremor, difticult
urin-
Bellflower int: bronchitis, sore throat, contains saponins, which may Bgpowderor none known
tonsillitis inhibit gastric acid and act as equWalent
expectorant
Betaine nutrient which lowers level of works In tandem with B vitamins noRDA:500 none known
,.,,.,..,..
-
homocysteine; found In variety and folate, so usually taken to 1000mg
of plant and animal foods together canJiovflscular
Bilbeny int: acute diarrhea, contains tannins, anthocyanins, frult:20to60gor may have some anti-platelet
fruit/leaf pharyngitis, night vision; may and flavonoids equivalent effect: caution with ASA,
anticoagulants, hypoglycemics
lower blood sugar (leaf used
for OM)
Biotin needed for nerves, sweat produced by intestinal bacteria noRDA;adult
,._
none known
glands, skin; found in dairy estimated need:
products, nuts, seeds, moats,
vegetables
Birch leaf int: inflammation of urinary contains flavonoids, acts as a 2to3gofherb no side effects known; avoid
tract, adjunct to rheumatic diuretic sev9fal times daily if edema due to CHF or renal
disease
complaints
Bishop's Woad int: angina, paroxysmal may increase coronary nolnfonnation reversible chotestatlc jaundice
fruit tachycardia, asthma, circulation with positive Inotropic and photosensitivity are
lnfl'equent; chronic use may
nonspecific chest pain effects; may have antispasmodic lead to dizziness, Gl complaintS,
effect on smooth muscles sleep disorders; high doses may
reverslb1y increase LFTs
Bistort int: diarrhea, mild Gl bleed; contains tannins and starch esdirected none known
ext: throat infections
Biller Orange int loss of appotita, dyspepsia contains essential oil, may have pee/:4to6gor may cause photosensitivity and
peel/flower spasmolyllc effect on Gl tract, """""'!""' sensitization with erythema
andsweWng
Increase gastric juice production
Black Cohosh int: PMS, dysmenorrhea, may have estrogenic and anti- 40mgdrugor occasional Gl upsel;
root equivalent no interactions known;
-
promotes labor, menopausal LH effects
complications of long-term use
symptoms unknown; avoid in breast cancer;
..
some use instead of HRT
Black Mustard ext: pneumonia, sinusitis, contains glucoslnoiatos which contraindicated in peptic ulcer
diseases or nephrolithiasis;
sciatica are released by grinding seeds
protect eyes and skin from long-
tenn use; coughing and possible
asthma attacks may occur
from breathing vapors; avoid in
children younger than 6
Black Walnut int: hemorrhoids, liver/ may have antimicrobial effects capsules: 95 mg to none known; treat overdose with
-..-
500 mg to 3.5 g charcoal and shock provisions
gallbladder problems
-
Blackberry lnt: nonspecific diarrhea, contains tannins leaf:4.5mgor none known
-root
Blackthorn
berry
inflammation of mouth/throat
int: inflammation of oral
mucosa
contains tannins 2to4gor
equivalent
none known
Bladderwrack int: lhyroid dysfunction, contains high amounts of Iodine; may worsen hyperthyroidism with
high doses, as iodine content Is
obesity; ext: sprains may have antimicrobial and
not regulaled; caution with other
hypoglycemic effects hypoglycemlcs
Blessed int: decreased appetite, promotes saliva, gastric juice 4to6gor possible allergic reactions; no
equivalent interactions known
Thistle dyspepsia production
Blue Cohosh int: amenorrhea,
dysmenorrhea, threatened
miscarriage, atonic uterus
may have weak estrogenic,
spasmolytic effects
or equivalent
_..,.
avoid during first three months
of pregnancy dua to possible
Bogbean leaf int: decreased appetite, promotes saliva, gastric juice 1.5 to 3 g or possible allergic reactions; no
equivalent interactions known
dyspepsia production
Soldo leaf int: mikf Gl spasm, dyspepsia contains alkaloids, flavonoids; 3g or equivalent avoid with liver disease or
gallstones; no side effects
increases bile and gastric juice
known, but avoid distillates or
production e$$8ntlal oR
Boneset int: diaphoretic, emetic, may increase sweating as directed caution advised due to possible
toxic alkaloids
mucolytic
Borage seed int: astringent, anti- astringent properties: contains as directed caution adVIsed due to polentiatly
hepatotoxic alkaloids
inflammatory such as in gamma-lineolic acid, which
arthritis reduces inflammation
1156 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..,.
WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses Information Datly Dose Cauttons
Bromelaln int: edema, especially post- may have anti-edema effects in 80 to 320 mg of may prolong PT and bleeding
bromelain time with possible increased
traumatic, wounds, burns, high dosages
bleeding; may raise level
Peyronie's disease, angina, of tetracyclines in blood:
HIV hypersensitivity reactions known;
occasional Gl side effects: no
'~ pregnancy data
Buchu leaf lnt: irritation of urinary no studies of drugs available; as directed avoid during pregnancy
tract/prostate, various Gl popular in South Africa today
.~ complaints, gout
Buckthorn int: constipation increases colonic motility, Gl 20 to 30 mg bark must be aged for one
hydroxyanthracena year, fresh bark will cause
~
bark/berry secretion
derivatives daily severe vomiting: avoid with
intestinal obstruction or chronic
inflammation: may cause
hypokalemia, Gl cramping: use
~ only if flberfdiet ineffective
BugleWeod int: mild hyperthyroidism with inhibits conversion of T4~> T3; wateMilthanol may rarely cause goiMr; avofd
-
extr.wts equivafent with other thyroactlve drugs
~
nervous system dysfunction, may inhibit prolactin
of20mgofdrug
mastodynia, PMS
Burdock root int Gl complaints; ext: may have mild antimicrobial capsules 460 small risk. of sensitization
to 475 mg or as
ichthyosis, psoriasis, effects; no studies available
directed
seborrhea
=u:!
Butcher's lnt: chronic venous may act as diuretic; may increase r.nv extract- rarely nausea; no interactions
""' Broom insufficiency, hemorrhoids, leg

cramps, itching
venous tone equivalent to 7
81
knowo
~ Cabbage int: gastritis, ulcers, bronchitis, may protect mucous membrane tablet 500 mg or none known
juice as directed
cough of stomach from gastric HCI
Calamus int: dyspepsia, related Gl may stimulate appetite end avoid long-term use: susceptible
rats developed tumors
"""' Calendula
complaints; ext: rheumatism,
gum disease, tonsillitis
int: pharyngitis/mucositis; ext:
digestion
contains glycosides, aglycones, as directed uncommon dermatitis
"""' flower/herb wound healing carotenoids; may have anti-s.

aureus, anti-HIV activity; may
--
simulate epithelialization
·"""' Californian
Poppy
int: depression, anxiety, sleep
disorders
may act as sedative, limited
clinical data
as directed avoid- during pregnancy; often
prescribed with other sedatives
Camphor int: circulatory regulation acts as bronchial secretagogue, as directed avoid on broken skin; may cause
contact eczema; no interactions
disorders; ext: muscular respiratory antispasmodic
known
rheumatism, bronchitis,
cardiac symptoms
Canadian int: UTis, stones of urinary may act as diuretic, weakly 6to12gor avoid if edema due to CHF, renal
equivalent failure; take with fluids
Goldenrod tract spasmolytic
/""" Capsicum ext: analgesia, zoster, diabetic FDA-approved as topical as directed avoid eyes: use only for 2 days
and then again after 2 weeks;
neuropathy analgesic; contains
rare hypersensitivity reactions;
~ capsaicinoids, which may have do not add heat: may irritate
anti-inflammatory actions; blocks mucous membranes allow
substance P in nerves doses; long contact with skin
may injure nerves; overdose may
~ cause hypothermia
Caraway int dyspepsia, early satiety, acts as antispasmodic, 3 to 6 drops no side effects or Interactions
antimicrobial of standard known
~
oil/- flatulence ,....,.lion
Cardamom int: dyspepsia, liver/ may be virustatic, may increase 1.5gofdrugor avoid with gallstones
equivalent
seed gallbladder complaints, URis, biliary motility
~ pharyngitis, tendency to
infection
Carrageen int: cough, URis may act as expectorant as directed none known
~
(Irish
seaweed)
~ Cascara bark int: laxative, gallstones, liver FDA-approved as laxative; may 20to 30mg may cause hypokalemia with
hydroxyanthracene chronic use; avoid with chronic
ailments increase peristalsis
derivatives daily Gl inflammation or obstruction;
-
fresh ban.: may cause vomiting-
~ use aged bark
Cashew int: Gl ailments; ext ulcers, may have anti-Gram positive as directed saed cases contain alkyl phenols
warts, cams and may act as strong skln
activity
irritants; nuts do not contain them
Castor oil int: constipation. intestinal ricolinic acid acts as laxative; laxative: 5 g bid or contraindicated in obstruction,
inflammation/parasites also may be antimicrobial 2 g 5x par day acute inflammation, abdominal
~ pain of unknown origin,
pregnancy/nursing: rare skln
rashes: chronic use may cause
hypokalemia; castor beans
.~ highly toxic
Catechu int sore throat; ext: skin may act as astringent and 0.3 to 2 g tid or none known
diseases, oral ulcers, antiseptic equivalent
/~ toothache
/,., Catnip int: fever, cramps, anxiety limited scientific data tea as directed avoid during pregnancy; smoking
drug may cause mind-altering
effects
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WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses Information Da1ly Dose Caut1ons
CafsCiaw int: immune stimulant contains hlrsutine and sterol as directed contraindicated in pregnancy.
components, may stimulate IL-1, nursing; avoid If ta1dng
immunosuppressants or with
IL-6; may inhibit platelets, affect autoimmune disease (one report
serotonin/dopamine, have anti- of ARF in patient with SLE); may
HTN effects, Induce apoptosis in lower estradiol and pros!est&rone
certain cell lines levels
Cat's Foot int: diuretic, diarrhea may increase bile flow and tea as ctirocted no information
flower decrease Gl spasms; limited
scientific info
Celandine int: biliary spasm, Gl distress mild antispasmodic, papverdine- 2-5gofhlilrbar may cause mild hypotension; no
like action equivalent interactions known
Celery int: anxiety, Gl complaints, may have sedative, as directed avoid volatile oil with
edema anticonvulsant, diuretic effects pyelonephritis
Centaury int: decreased appetite, may increasa gastric juice 6 g of drug or none known
dyspepsia production equivalant
Chamomile int: Gl inflammation, spasms; antispasmodic, antiflatulent, as directed may cause hypersensitivity
flower ext: skin inflammation, antibacterial, promotes wound or anaphylactic reactions;
caution If allergic to ragweed,
pharyngitis healing chrysanthemums, or asters
Chaste Tree int PMS, dysmenorrhea, may decrease prolactin secretion 30to40mgor may cause Itchy rash: no
fruH menopausal symptoms, via doparninergk: action equivalent interactions known; avoid during
pregnancy
mastodynia
Chestnut int: URis, poor circulation limited scientific info infusion as none known
directed
Chickweed int: joint stiffness, gout, Tb; limited scientific info tea or infusion as nonekrn:lwn
ext: eczema, wounds directed
Chicory int: decreased appetite, may increase bile production 3gofherbor avoid in gallstones; may cause
dyspepsia equivalent allergic reaction
Chinese int: anorexia, dyspepsia, may be antibacterial, fungistatic, 2to4gdrugor avoid with pregnancy, as is
Cinnamon bronchitis increase Gl motility, inhibit ulcers equivalent potentialabortifacent
Chinese int: fever, insomnia, may be antibacterial, as directed none known

Foxglove root restlessness, rheumatism, immunosuppressive, and - decoclion in
Chinese fashion
eczema, kidney/heart disease hepatoprotective
Chinese lnt: fever, pain, inflammatory contains saponins, which may oftenmixettwlth avoid durtng pregnancy;
thoroughwax conditions show antihistaminic. antitumor, other herbs; use as overdose may cause Gl
dinlcted complaints
and immunoregulatory effects
Choline found in many foods, in important for nervous system no RDA; toxicity can causa rare Gl side
lecithin functioning (converted to ACh) recommended effects; may need to take if on
(adults): approx. niacin for hypercholesterolemia
500mg
Chondroitin lnt: osteoarthritis. other carbohydrate which draws U$Uaflycombined may affect ooagulabijlty of blood;
-
degenerative diseases fluid into tissues, making them withglucosamine avoid if pregnanl/nurstng: will
·as directed only work fot some patients
spongier, affects collagen and
matrix production
Chromium trace element: found in meat, may have hypoglycemic effect in noRDA; toxicity rare, but reported to
seafood, dairy products, eggs, some patients; most Americans recommended cause skin problems, liver/kidney
(adults): 50 to disease, and even lung cancer;
grain, Brewer's yeast do not receive enough 200mcg picolinate form has caused
chromosomal damage to animals
and rare nephrotoxicity, so
chloride form may be preferred
Cinchona bark lnt: decreased appetite, related to quinine..fike drugs; 1to3gharbor avoid If pregnant, allergic to !filii'··
(quinine} dyspepsia, bloating may Increase saHva, gastric juice equivalent qulnlne; rare thrombocytopenia:
may sensitize to quinine
production
Cinnamon int: decreased appetite, antibacterial, fungistatic, 2to4gbarl<or avoid in pregnancy: allergic skin
bark dyspepsia, bloating, flatulence increases Gl motility equivalent reactions relatively common
CHvers lnt: urinary tract inflammation, limited scientific data tea as directed none known
skin ulcers, rashes
Cloves ext: topical anesthesia, oral/ antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal mouth washes with none known
pharyngeal inflammation essential oil
Cocoa int: diarrhea, Hver/gallbiadder contains short-chained fatty as directed avoid with migraines
dysfunctiOn, UTis acids; no therapeutic effect
documented
Coenzyme Q10 int: cardiac insufficiency, important in ATP production as usually bid or none known; take with some fat
-
angina, post-cardiac surgery, part of electron transport chain; tid as directed to improve absorption
as supplement
immunostimulant immunostimulant properties to conventional
(unproven) treatment
Coffee int: nonspecific diarrhea, mild acts as absorbent 9 g or equtvahmt none known, although may
Influence absorption of other
Charcoal oral/pharyngeal inflammation
drug•
Cola Nut int: mental/physical fatigue contains methylxanthine, 2to6gor may cause Insomnia, excitability,
caffeine, similar compounds equivalent tachycardia, diuresis; avoid in
peptic ulcer disease
Coltsfoot teat int: Inflammation of oral/ 4.5 to 6 g of drug avoid chronic use and in
or equivalent pregnancy or nursing
pharynges! mucosa
Comfrey herb/ ext: contusions, sprains, fosters callus production as directed avoid in pregnancy; do not apply
to open skin or use intematty;
leaf/root dislocations
do not use more than 4-6 weeks
(hepatotoxicity)
• 158
WESTERN HERBS
-
~
Herbs
Copper
lnt:damJased~
Uses
trace mineral; found in

shellfish, nuts, other foods
Information
--.gastrlc:julco
production
important for Hb, collagen
synthesis
-- --
Daily Dose
..
noRDA;
(adulta):2ftl3mg
Caut1ons
avoldlargeclosaswhHa
breaslfeedlng;takewlthzlnclf
taking supplement: balance may
beaffec:tedbyoth.-~lsor
-.....- --
antacids; high doses may cause
-
Gl side ehcts; dietary intake
preferred to supplements
-.... ._.
lnt:damJasedapp-. Umlled scientific data 3tlhfWot' avoid In gd8IOneS; f1'IIIY CiliU8e
Com Poppy int: cough, colds, bronchitis, contains small amounts of teaasdltBcted reports of children poisoned with
_,_ -
disturbed sleep alkaloids freshfoHage
eo.nn- Int. dyopepsla, fever, URI lillleavldenceol- amallriekofl8l'llflzalon
Couch Gross lnt: Inflammation of urinary

tract, prevention of urinary
contains saponlns, essential oil
(antimicrobial)
-·
6to9gor avoid If edema due to CHF, renal
faRure;takewithfluids
-
stones
Ctllnlleny lnl: U11s, urinary tract stones may pr-.1 E. Coli 11om _..not help once ba*ria have
I
- n g to wall ofbla- bldtoq/d tebnhOid;u.. pureiUioa,not
oocldalor1ablete;nola'lc.Nin_...
Creatine lnt: muscle exhaustion,

promotes muscle strength,
CHF
formed naturally in liver; tends
to pull water into muscles; more
effective in sprint vs. endurance
--
...............
loedlngcycle, then
-
IIYOid In renal disease; may lead
to dehydration; do not use In
-
pregnancy or bntastfeedlng
--
exercise; effect may be
..
increased with Insulin
........... ..
- .
Cumin Int. dyspepsia may have antimicrobial et!ect,
eepedally ... _ . _ .
llbolftloent.eoavoldln
Cysteine nonessential amino NAC Is changed to glutathione, no RDA: bolh NAC avoid high (> 7 mg) doee8 of
acid; changed into N- a potent antioxtdant (see and /.cysteine NAC: oral NAC may cause Gl
anttwailabk#; side ahct8 and may interact
actetylcysteine (NAC); used
lor respiratory disease/
glutathione)
-.-on with ACE-Inhlbllors: IV NAC
...........
lndication;:sf&tt can cause hypotension with
ARDS, hyper1ipidemia, wlth500mgfor nitroglycerin
1-- --
acetaminophen overdose,
.,..,_ HIV, general health

.........
limiled oclantlfic dala
-
Int. bronchitis, pertussis, mayrarelycauetttohlrtna
-. -
Dam lane int: aphrodisiac,
antldep..,...nt
considered ineffective
... not recommended
DandeliOA Int. .~i~Qoe~~Vo aid, diuretic, may lncnlase bUe producllon,

......
.fi010Qof aYOidtnblleducl:obelruclon,
-
ll8u8; may cauae minor tldn ralh
.-
Devil'& Claw int: loss of appetite, dyspepsia may increase bile production as dif8ded avoid in peptic ulcer disease; use
with caution with gallstones
root
PIIEA
-.-...
Int. adtanellnsufflclency, lowDHEAiavelsassoclatad avoldlfhlatoryrl~
fatigue, aexual dyolunctlon with manydiseasee 11om

canQ~r;avoldin.~Qrlf
Alzllelmor'stoSLE,butcause liraootlloadll!
not detarmlnad: DHEA may be
tasled In blood or aaiNa
DiiiHtldlhorb int: dyspepsia may be antispasmodic, 3gorequivelent nonoknown
bacteriostatic; contains essential
Dong Qual lni:PMS,arnenonl1ea,

oil rich in carvone
may contain B-12, oournarin-lika ......... may cauee photoeeuallizaUon,
""""""·~--
root lnoonmia, anemia. HTN compounds
-
Dyor'obroom
,......,
Purpurwal
.....-
lnt: emetic, bladder stones,
gout, dyspepsia
lnt: eupportMt ....._for
colda. 11\Mike ~Old:
limited scientific data
may act as immune etimulanl by

-.mg ph8gocytosl$; may .. -
1lo2cups
Wusion
avoid during pregnancy/lactation
avokl with HlV, aulQimmune

,......_'Jb.MS;donotutllt
formot~~tthi!ft8weilkaorduring
-
-healing Induce TNF.fllpha, i1..-1,1L-6: pregnancy; Wlllblalica lfiiY be
may protect oollagen
_...._IV
gMNtrnaddllorr.mey081.18eGt
EDTA used in chelation therapy

lor heavy metal toxicity and
trials lor CAD as alternative to
surgery ongoing
. must be given slowty (IV) in
monitored setting; long-tenn
-- --_...,.._
effects unknown; CMK'don can
increasingly for heart disease, cauee organ failure
Parkinson's disease, arthritis
Elder._, Int. URI&
-·causebloncllla1
may"""- 101D1~&fftln/gtJr
sweating
Elecampane int: bronchitis, cough may have antimicrobial, severely irritating to mucous
- -
1 gdrugor
root antihelmlnlc et1ec1s membranes: avoid during
pregnancy: large amounts
.....
may c:auae vomiting, diarrhea,
spasms. pnlysls
=:. . . of-.
-
lnl: lkigglsllness
an>dely;AII¢ mo-. rllinilla,
limiled oclantlfic data
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WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses InformatiOn Dally Dose CautJons
English
Plantain
Ephedra (Ma
Huang)
int: URis, bronchitis, fevers,
pharyngitis; ext skin
inflammation, wounds
int: mild bronchospasm, nasal

decongestant
has proven bactericidal effect
- may increase blood clotting
FDA issued warning in 1995

infusion with 2
to4gdrugor
equivalent: also
syrups, lozenges,
cough medications
equivalent of 15
to 30mgtotal
alkaloid (adults)
none known
contraindicated in glaucoma,
HTN, thyroid dysfunction,
BPH; may cause ii1SOITinia,
motor restlessness, Irritability,
headaches, nausea/ vomiting,
-
urinary dysfunction, tachycardia,
arrhythmias; avoid with MAO..
Inhibitors, Parkinsonian agents,
digoxin, antlmlgraine agents,
antlarrythmlcs. Avoid in children.
May be addictive.
Eryngo int: UTis, bronchitis, coughs limited scientific data; no tea as directed none known
evidence of effectiveness
Eucalyptus int: inflammation of respiratory secretion, expectorant, weakly 4to 6 g ofleafor may rarely cause diarrhea,
leaf tract spasmotytic equivalent vomiting; may Induce P450
Eucalyptus oil int inflammation of respiratory secretomor, expectorant, weakly int: 0.3 to 0.6 g oil; avoid internally in liver disease,
tract; ext: rheumatic spasmolytic ext: as directed Gl inflammation; avoid in young
children: rare cause of vomiting
complaints and diarrhea: may induce P450
Evening int diverse complaints from gamma-linolenic acid (also found capsules 500 may lower seizure threshold In
Primrose oil Gl sluggishness to PMS, in fish) converted to PGE1 in to 1,300 mg as patients with seizure disorders or
dffocted on medications whtch do same:
mastalgia, dermatitis, chronic vivo, has anti-inflammatory/ cell may require up to 3 months
fatigue syndrome membrane stabilizing acttons ...tment
Eyebright ext eye inflammation, stye, limited scientific data tea or lotion as none known
coughs directed
Fennel seed/ int: mild dyspepsia, flatulence stimulates Gl motility 0.1to0.6gofherb avoid in pregnancy; avoid fennel
or equivalent other than fennel honey in ~··
oil/honey
children: rare allergic reactions;
avoid Oil, as may cause vomiting
or seizures
Fenugreek int: anorexia, gout, diabetes, secretolytic, hyperemic int: 6 g drog or avoid repeated external
seed menstrual irregularity; ext: equivalent, ext: 50 applications
g powder// H20
local inflammation
Fever bark int: fever, HTN contains reserpine. echitamin Infusion as alkaloid-type poisoning possible
directed but rare
Feverfew int migraine, arthritis, contains parthenotide, which 200to25Dmg may cause sensitization via skin
rheumatism may inhibit thromboxane 82 qid (capsules) or contact: may cross-react with
equivalent Tansy, Yarrow. Marguerite. Aster-
and leukotriene 84; may inhibit Sunflower, Laurel, Liverwort;
platelet aggregation via serotonin rebound headache. insomnia,
muscle stiffness, and anxiety
characterize post-feverfew
syndrome in patients who stop
taking drug abruptly; also reports
of glossitis/stomatitis; may
alter effects of anticoagulants
or thrombotytics. Avoid during
pregnancy.
Fish berry int: scabies and similar contains picotoxin, which acts as in combination very toxic: may cause headache,
infections, motion sickness/ presynaptic inhibitor preparations as dizziness, nausea, spasms,
directed with vomiting; two or three kernels
dizZiness caution maybe fatal
Fish oils int hypercholesterolemia may decrease LDL while raising no RDA: take caution with anticoagulants:
(Omega-3 HDL as directed, but better to eat more fish, especially
eating fish 3xlweek cod, mackerel, salmon: one
Fatty Acids)
-
pmfen"e<l serving usually gives 1-3 g
omega-3's
Flaxseed int: chronic constipation due to contains albumin, alpha-linolenic asdlrocted avoid with Ileus; take with fluids;
enteritis, ISS; heart disease; acid, and other fatty acids; keep oil from heat and light; may
affect ooagulation studies in
ext: local inflammation increases peristalsis and coats high doses
colonic mucosa
Folic Acid vitamin found in leafy green essential for DNA replication and RDA (adults): Gl and CNS symptoms have
vegetables, liver, other foods RBC production 400 mg; 500 if been reported with very large
breastfeeding; 800 doses
mg if pregnant
Frostwort int: digestive disorders, limited scientific data liquid extract as noM known
especially peptic utter direr:tiW
disease; ext: skin inflammation
-
Fumitory int spastic discomfort of antispasmodic effect on Gl tract 6gofherbor none known
equivalent
biliary and Gl tracts
Galangal int: anorexia, dyspepsia may inhibit prostaglandins, act as as directed none known
antispasmodic
Gamboge int: digestive disorders, contains mucilage, which confers as directed, but abdominal pain and vomiting
-
especially constipation strong laxative effect use with caution may occur with as little as 0.2 g
drug; powdered resin may cause
sneezmg
Garlic int Infections, hyperlipidemia, contains allin, may enhance 4gfreshgarlicor rare aHargiC reactions; may rarely
fibrinolysis, inhibit platelets, lower equivalent cause changes to Gl flora; avoid
HTN, stroke prevention
If on large amounts of ASA or
lipids; may have antiviral and anticoagulants
antihelminlc properties
• 160
WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses lnformatton Dally Dose Caut1ons
Gentian root int: dyspepsia, anorexia, may increase saliva and gastric as directed avoid in peptic ulcer disease,
diarrhea, or obstruction; may
bloating, hepatitis, sexual juice production; may have
rarely cause headaches
infections fungistatic and bacteriostatic
effects
German int: gout, rheumatism, fever, limited scientific data; no as directed none known
Sarsaparilla UTis documented efficacy
root
Ginger root int: dyspepsia, prevention of may increase peristalsis, gastric 2 to 4 g rhizome or caution with gallstones; no
motion sickness, antiemetic juice/bite production equivalent Interactions known; do not
use for morning sickness with
pregnancy
Ginkgo Blloba int: vertigo/linnlllls, contains antioxidant flavones 120to240mg .hypersansitivily- tare Gl upset
sxtract(dementia); may Interfere with anticoagulants
leaf Alzheimer's diSease, such as quercetin and 120to 160mg or alter PTIPTT
decreased cerebral blood flow, kaempforol; may inhlbil plalolot-
--
extract(t>VtJJ
PVO, memory improvement activating factor; may act as vertigo/tinnitus), 8
tree~radical scavenger weeks minimum
Ginseng root int: diverse complaints, such contains saponins, antioxidants, 1 to 2 g of root or may rarely cause insomnia,
equivalent diarrhea, menopausal bleeding;
·American as lethargy, atherosclerosis, peptides, polysaccharides; may
note lack of standardized
OM, shock, sexual dysfunction lower hyperglycemia in some extracts; may slow heart and
diabetics decrease oxygen needs
Siberian int general fatigue, lethargy contains coumarin derivatives: 2to3gofrootar avmd with HTN: generally use for
Ginseng root may increase T-cells equivalent less than 3 months
~ Glucosamlne int: osteoarthritis, other sugar found in food and usually 1000 to occasional mild Gl side effects;
degenerative diseases produced by body; stimulates 2000mgoras often combined with chondroitin;
directed; dose may does no! affect NSAID efficacy
production of proteoglycans be affected by
~ patient weight
Glutamine nonessential amino acid, any stress may deplete body's noRDA; 500to contralndlcatedlnkidneyorlive:r
1500mgotren disease or In hyperammonemla;
f"i', found in many foods; used stores
u$8d take on empty stomach
for many altments including
arthritis, autoimmune
diseases, psychosis, Gl
,41111
-
inflammation, impotence,
stress
Glutathione primary intracellular may be helpful in cystic fibrosis no RDA; 500 mg little information; oral glutathione
antioxidant; used for liver bid often used may not raise blood GSH levels:
and post-chemotherapy, where
n-actetylcysteine (NAC) may be
disease, peptic ulcer disease, oxidant stress is widespread; a better dietary source
""'
cataracts, cancer, Parkinson's likely has immune-stimulant,
disease, HIV, others anti-carcinogenic effects
--
,-, Goat's Rue int: UTis, inflammation of
urinary tract, ~yporglycemla
contains galegin, which may
lower blood sugar, although not
not"""'"""""ded overdose In animals caused
salivation, spasms, paralysis and
death; lhaoretlcally could cause
documented In humans hypoglycemia; no demonstrated
effioacy
Goldenrod int: inflammation of may act as diuretic 6to 12gherbor avoid in edema from CHF
urinary tract, prevention of equivalent or renal disease; drink large
amounts of fluid
nephrolithiasis
Goldenseal lnt: URI, menorrhagia, mouth increases saliva, gastric jutce as directed, often may displace bl1irubtn from
oombinedwiltl albumin; contraindicated in
sores, dian'hea production
echinacea pregnaney or G-6-PO defiCiency;
~ may lower effectiveness of
heparin: high doses have caused
convulsions
Goldenthread int: dyspepsia contains berberine; limited as directed avoid during pregnancy
"""'
~.
Gotu Kola int: promote longevity,
scientific info
Contains saponins that promote as directed none known
aphrodisiac, wound healing, wound healing and decrease
hot flashes, rheumatism venous pressure insufficlency
(:JIO, Grape seed/ lnt: hyperlipidemia, edema, contains proanthocyanidins many dosages of none known
leaf/fruit venous insufficiency (PCOs), antioxidants and extract available,
usually 150 to 600
LDL inhibitors, capillary wall mgda!ly
·"'
!'3>1
Greater Burnet int: menopausal disorders,
URis, Gllnflammation; ext:
stabilizers; may help poor vision
due to retinal pathology
limited scientific info as directed none known
boils, wounds
Green Tea int: diarrhea, indigestion, 6x antioxidants as black tea; many forms, as may cause Gl symptoms;
~ directed caution with renal disease,
motion sickness inhibit c. difficile, c. perfringens;
cardiovascular disease, anx1ety,
may have cancer preventive thyroid disease: avoid more than
effects; contains caffeine; may 5cupsdallyifpregnant;avoid
~.
prevent dental caries 1n nursing; reports of m1crocytic
anem1ainchildren
Guaiac wood lnt: supportive therapy for 4.5gofdrugor noneknown
~ rheumatic complaints equivalent
Guarana int: fatigue contains caffeine, which has 7 to 11 g powder or may lead to hypokalemia with
stimulatory and diuretic effects eqUivalent chron1c use: caution with thyroid
~ disorders, anxiety, renal disease,
cardiovascular disease; avmd in
pregnancy/nursmg
~
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WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses lnformatron Darty Dose Cautrons
Gumweed int: irritation of upper may have antibacterial properties 4to6gofdrugor rare gastric irritation; no
herb respiratory tract, cough equivalent Interactions known
Haronga int dyspepsia, mild exocrine may increase bile production 25to 50mgdrug avoid in gallstones, serious
bark/leaf pancreatic insufficiency or equivalent liver/biliary disease, ileus; may
cause photosensitivity
Hawthorn int: atherosclerosis, HTN may act as positive inotrope, may asdlrected-6 none known; avoid with Ml or
leaflflower Increase coronary/myocardial months minimum other serious heart disease; self..
medication not recommended;
perfusion leaf alone unproven
Hay flower ext: anti-inflammatory, as in acts as topical hyperemic use as compress avoid on open skm or with acute
chronic arthritis qidtobid Inflammation
Heart's Ease ext: mUd seborrheic skin 1.5gofcln,lglcup none known

herb ailments of water as tea
Heather int: prostate and urinary may have diuretic effect, add fo water es none known
herb/flower problems, liverfgallbladder although no proven efficacy directed
disorders, gout, rheumatism
Hemp Nettle int: mild respiratory contains tannin and saponins 6gofherbor none known
inflammation equivalent
Henbane leaf int: spasms of Gl tract, contains alkaloids such as as directed avoidwithtachyarrtlythmias,
BPH, narrow-angle glaucoma,
tremors hyoscyamine and scopolamine;
-
acute pulmonary edema, Gl
inhibits ACh at muscarinic sites obstruction, megacolon; may
cause dry mouth, dry skin,
tachycardia, tremor, difficult
urination
Hibiscus int: anorexia, URis, may have laxative effect due prepare tea as none known
constipation to poorly absorbed fruit acids; diteeferJ
may relax uterine muscle and
vascular smooth musc:Je; no
documented efficacy
Hollyhock int: bronchitis, fever, cough; limited scientific info; no prepare tea as none known
flower ext: wounds, ulcers documented effects directed
Hops int: resttessness, anxiety, unknown efficacy or mechanism single dosti}.' 0.5 g none known
anorexia
Horehound int: dyspepsia, bloating, may increase bile production 4.5gofdrugor none known
flatulence equivalent
Horse int: chronic venous seeds contain aescin, which may seed: 250 to .312. seed may cause occasional
Chestnut Insufficiency, pruritus, edema have anti-exudative, vascular~ 5mgextraclbid; Gl comptaints, hepatotoxicity,
/eat prepare tea urtlcaria;leafcontalnscoumarins
seedlleaf
Horseradish ext: minor muscle aches,

inflammation of respiratory
tightening effect
may have antimicrobial,

hyperemic properties
as directed
20goffreshroot
or equivalent
and may interact with warfarin,
ASA. other anUcoagulants
avoid with peptic ulcer disease or
lnchildrenunder4
,..
..
tract
Horsetail ext: wound heating; int: contains silicic acid and lnt:6gofherbor avoid with edema from CHF or
renal dise$se; drink copious
edema, Irrigation therapy for flavonolds; may act as diuretic '"""'lent amounts of water
urinary tract stones
Hound's ext: wounds; int: diarrhea contains alkaloids which may avoid folk medicinal preparations
Tongue be toxic "'"" at all costs! hepatotoxic and
hepatocarcinogenic
Hyssop int: URis, circulatory may have antimicrobial, antiviral capsule$ 445 avoid during pregnancy: high
stimulation, liver/gallbladder effects, especially vs. herpes mgqld doses may slightly Increase
seizure risk
dysfunction simplex; no documented efficacy
Iceland Moss int: anorexia, pharyngitis with may act as demulcent 4to6gofherbor none known; avotd large
cough, antiemetic, anemia equivalent amounts or chronic use due to
possible lead content
Ignatius beans lnt faintness, anxiety, contains strychnine and brucine, avoid very toxic due to strychnine;
cramping (homeopathic acts as psychoanaleptic avcid at all costs in allopathic
doses; oven:lose may occur after
doses) one-
lmmortelle int: dyspepsia has antibacterial properties; 3gofdrugor avoid in biliary obstruction or
equivalent cholethiasis
increases bile production
lndian Hemp int: cardiac insufficiency, contains digitalis-like glycosldes as directed, with causes initation of mucous
diuretic; ext condylomas, "<<UUion membranes, vomiting; use only
If expert with this drug; overdose
warts similartodigltaHs
Indian int: mild HTN, especially with contains reserpine and alkaloids, 600mgdrugor avoid with depression, ulcers,
which have alpha- and B- eqwvafent pheochromocytoma, pregnancy,
Snakeroot anxiety
lactation; side effects may
blocking properties include stuffy nose, depressive
mood,fatigue,reductionln
sexual potency, may decrease
ability to dnve or operate
mach1nes; avoid with alcohol,
digitaHs, barbiturates,l-dopa.
sympathomimetics
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WESTERN HERBS
I
Herbs Uses lnformat1on
__ ---
Da1ly Dose
--GI-
Caut1ons
- ..,..,__
........ 8quUI In!: -lnsulllcloncy. contains~ glyooeldes;
.,
60tD200mg
cardlogenlc edema, cough may f t l - as 8lqiiiCtDrant
dogNeJN--
-·-
oontralndicaledwfth 18tor2nd
Inositol part of Vilamin B complex;

found in beans, fruit, meat;
component of lecithin- may be
important in nerve conduction:
-__
_._.....
---
mew than 500to
_' .....
noRDA:IJ8Uflllyno none known, no Information
about pregnancy/nursing; may
1000mg havedllirybase
used for neurologic disorders, litHe scientific info
- -
depression, diabetic
neuropalhy, hypertipidemia
ml-usedlnlreatlng
lhyrold ......... llbrocys1lc
Iodine -cy-ln u.s.
--
----1llynlkf:
----
·-.__- -c--.
RllA:(-116/J
-l!OQ-
meg. 175 meg II may inlllraclwllh lllhklm; aome
..........
__
~m~as~.--.--.
vaglnllla,-
....... .,...... 14>fohoin01ta<t
- _
Ipecac int: emetic, expectorant, frequent contact may cause
---
-----
..___
====. . I
allerglcreactlonofskln;actsas
amebic ~ntery
minetal, used for Fe- will no1 ceuee guaiac+ stool$ ........
RDA (men): 10 mg. .... .
emetic at higher doses
-·-
•. deflciancy anomia -~~,.
...... ,. ..__
...,_
.__
Ivy leaf int: chronic respiratory contains saponins; may act as 0.3 g of drug or none known
inflammation. cough, expectorant or antispasmodic;
-_
bronchitis may have antibacterial/ antiviral
ellacts
-~
·ln!:IICIRt$p8Ciflcdlallllea, contalna ·-;may act .. 310Bgoldtugor
pharyngllls; ext mild aslrtngent
............... of skin
......,..,
-In-
Java Tea int: inigation therapy for contains lipophilic flavones, large 6to12ghetbor avoid with edema from CHF or
inflammation of urinary tract amounts of potassium salts; may renal disease; ~with copious
....
-.-...._
amounts of water
act as diuretic
.........
- --:
-.GI-.
~ 1111: cough, blonchllts, conlalt'!os-a-of
pallulale, narvous ~ alkeiOids .~as ecopolamlna -.8PHM!naoy
-~asPartclnaon's whh8nli-Acllelleala-to
~tlmllartoalrclplne;
Ul8ft0t~4Jeto
.·
nonat.ttacllatlon
··-
__
-In-- .._
Juniper berry int dyspepsia, diuretic may increase urine output chronlc use may be nephrotoxic;
----
and stimulate smooth muscle evoid in pregnancy or nephritis
--or
- --- _...,_
contraction
KavaKava lnt'anochlly. mllaesnass
___ ............
mayactaoarndal~ 6010120mgo
......_....,~
.. _..
---paycllaoidho-
.. --·-
opendB ~ IMiid U88
-_ -
Kelp int regulation of lhyroid contains various amounts of -....... allergic reactions may occur;
may woreen hyperthyroidism,
fu- iodine
dependhg on Iodine content
~ lnt COugh, bronchllla

:.n:s~;-
4to$gofdivgOt"
.....
...
....
-
Lactobacllllus intlext: yeast and other helpful bacteria which produca 118QinRia:1·2blllion mild Gl upset In large doses;
acidophil us sexuaiiGIInfectlons, lactose lactase and lactic acid ......., penicillins may deplete I.
acidophllus; may effect
-. - --
intolerance, initable bowel st.~lfasalazlnematabollsm
syndrome; found In yogurt,
~ ....... milk, and as supplement

mtiiCIRt$p8Ciflc<lianllea,
- . rnonstrual
may aetas -ngent $10111-gofltettlor
dy$fUncllon
LaPacho lnt: fungal and other Infections has antifungal, antiviral, and cautionlnd\lldren;avolcl
-- ----
antibacterial properties as In pregnancy or If nursing;
unrefined bark may be safest
uncoupler of ox..phos; may have
--
preparation; overdose may
..
some antineoplastic effects cause bleeding or vomiting
Lanh ext rhoumallam. neurologlc member of the -family
~=~of
'l'llrpaldlne
Lavender
flower
int: disturbances,
mood
anxiety, Insomnia, abdominal
complaints
may act as sedatiVe, antiflatuktnt
.. may be used as bath therapy
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WESTERN HERBS
Herbs
Lecithin inl:hypelllp-
Uses
-roola ..-..
lnforrnatron
used by body to hllndra

choleslemland-fals; may
help pi8V8nt
Dally Dose
-- ___
_....,_)_
...
-
C.Jutrons
--
Lemongrasa int: antipyretic, Indigestion limited scientific info; no proven prepare /nftiBion as avoid Inhalation of oil vapors, as
may cause kmg problems
....._ eflecls
Licorice root
oxt -ngwounds, . - contains tannins and large
joints 81110U11111of1/ltamlnC
int: inflammation of resplratoly

tract. peptic ulcers
contains coumarins, calcium,
and potassium salts; may
act as antitussive, anti-
inflammatory agent; may have
mineralocorticoid aflecls In
.. bathoreJifracf
......,.,.
Sto 15gofmot01'
--
exlerl:tadcanlactlofreahplant
mayC~RJ~Mbflll8r8;intamal
~mayinlalaGiand
avoid In hypokalemia, pregnancy,

heart disease, renal Insufficiency,
cirrhosis; hypokalemia with
digitalis and diuretics may occur;
do not use longer than~ weeks
wtthoutacfvice
high doses
ur.- lnl: uterine dysfUncllon, may contain loldc alkaloids ~mayocxu;some
abOrlllaconl. cliurellc. urinary uprerta:donoti'8CIGfllmtnduse
Lily of tho
llac:t dyofUnctfon
lnt: mild CHF. chronic cor contains cardloactlve glycosldas, ......... '"""'"""'
avoid with digitalis, hypokaklmla;
Volley pulmonale octlng similar to digitalis may cause nausea, vomiting,
arrhythmias; may potentiate
- --
etrectsdqulnldlne,calcium,
........,_
-
salunlllcs,laxatlves, and
~~ liii:URII,......,.<-r1 lltlla aclanllllc dolo; contains 2tfl4gofdlt.lflot
.~~
ftavonahls.10111Gh -anti-
tanntns. glycooldas. and
--..... --
edeiNiand amlmicroblalaflecls
1nanlmils
Lobelia int: asthma, emetic, smoking stimulates respiratory center but not used in allopathic doses;
___
-iction (homeopathic doses) quickly metabolized -only signs of OVMdose: dry mouth,
.._..._ lilt liTigallan lllen!PY lOr _,._...ollll!ld 4108goldnlgot'

wmiting, ......... -
avoid I edema due to CHF t1t
ui1118ry- <lariYatlvea
coumalfn
Lune-1 int: bronchitis, cough, diuretic; contains polysaccharides and ,.,...,.
....... ncneknown
..- --
ext: wounds tannins with expectorant and
soothing aflecls; Hmltad offtcacy ..
-
documented
=~
~ 1nlo fever, HTN, intproori!tg
hopetlc and renal ciRlulation
eope¢lally L.lll!ibanlrir, llmltad ....... ~
Lyslno
Macklor-
essential amino acids, found
in meat, cheese, soybeans,
other foods; used in
osteoporosis, cardiovascular
disease. asthma, migraines
int:~
aclanllllcdala
used in conagan production and
fatty acid metabolism
oontalns ~of catcium

-..._
noRDA:
(-):12-
may in some cases Increase
cholesterolorlriglyoerides;
olhel'wisenontoxic
~ 18 mutagenic; avoid
tblotiN!J
"""""" cryst1ils In llldner.
~=:Pooaii!IY
Magnesium found In green vegetables, Important to normal bone RDA (men): 360 avoid large doses while
fish, dairy products, nuts; structure and it plays an essential mg.-): breaslfeedng; toxicity indudes
300mg Gl and cerdiovascula' effects;
used in constipation, Crohn's role in 300 fundamental cellular rwoid in kidney or heart disease;
disease, HTN, stroke, reactions salt. sugar, caffeine, alcohol,
preedampsla, others fiber, rlboftavln in high doses,
Insulin, diuretics, and digitalis
-.......... --
may cause Mg loss; other Ions
such as ca may Interfere with
.._........ ,.,...,. .....

Mg..-..lom
lnl:oough.bronchltts.
-~
...,..,.,..nt
mayii!IIOSdomulcenland 8\IOJd during PNQnanCY; no Mde
Maltake lnt: immune stimulant, HTN, contains polysaccharide beta- may b& eaten or noln1onnatic>n
- -----
diabetes 0-glucan which may have
immunostimulant properties
MaleFem int (RIOI): liver lluka, blind strongly ontihlllmlnic ~.
rooflllooncl - . vlrallnfectlona;
oxt (hatll): muscle painS,
but vary toxic -""Y
~·
neuratvfa.-. ooracho,
-- -----
wounds
Mol_ft_ int: pharyngitis associated may act as demulcent 5gofdnJQor """"known
..._
--'"-
loaf with cough
mineral found In grains. nuts. - l O r blood- oonii01 noRDA; ovan~oee mav lnckJde mood
beans, vegefab1es """1n many- functiono (-:2.51D
-
&omg
Manna int: st00 softener contains mannitol adulta·20to avoid in bowel obstruction:
30goldnJgor occaalonal nausea, flatulence;
avoid duonic use
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WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses lnformatton Dally Dose Caut1ons

WESTERN HERBS
Herbs
Niaulioil
Uses
ext.fant: inflammation of
respiratory tract, neuralgia,
wounds, bums
lnformatron
contains cajeput oil; may act

as antibacterial, circulatory
stimulant; contains cineol, which
Darly Dose
asdfrected
Cautrons
nne Gl distress with Internal

use; cajeput oil alone may cause
life-threatening polsonlngs
-
and shoukl not be applted to
may induce P450 faces of children; cajeput oil
-
contraindicated in inflammation
of Gl tract, biliary tract, liver
Night· int: UTis, angina, hemoptysis, may have similar effect to fluidextract up fresh juice may cause itching,
blooming menorrhagia digitalis to0.6mlto 10 rash, and vomiting; otherwise
times daily none known
Cereus
~~~~~~~~~=--~~-----+--~------~~-----i~~~---i-a-aou~,oom~.~~-~~~.-.~~·~.--
Notoglnseng intlext: external bleeding, may have procoagulant noinfoJmation
root angina; ext fractures, properties lnsomma, nausea; avoid during
pregnancy, as may cause
sweUing, wounds mlscai'Tlage
Nutmeg int: indigestion, diarrhea/GI may decrease Gl motility via as directed avoid during pregnancy; may
inflammation, liver disease effect on prostaglandins occasionally cause dermatitis;
ingestion of "nuts" may produce
amphetamine-like compounds;
overdose may be signaled by
red face, thirst, nausea, and
occasional hallucmations
Nux Vomica lnt: various Gl complaints. very toxic-do not use! similar to
-
contains strychnine and brucine, not recommended
~~~----t=~~~~~~~~-t~==~~===-~-----i--~~--_,-'~~·-~-~
Oak bark
anxiety/depression, migraine
int: nonspecific diarrhea,
glycine antagonists
contains tannins; may have as directed
"·~~------~
ext: may cause skin damage 1n
in 81/opathlc doses
__
anal/genital inflammation; ext: virustatic effects some cases; avoid baths with
eczema, heart disease; may
inflammation of skin mhibit alkaloid-type drugs; use
not recommended for more than
~~~~--+=~~==~~~~---+~~~--~~~----_,~~~--_,~:=~~:=:=:~=------------
Oat straw/
herblftuit
ext: inflammatory and Itchy
skin disease,
fruit may have anti-lipid
hyperlipidemia (fruit)
warts (straw),
~~~~~~~~~---+==~~~~~--~-----+-------------
Oleander leaf int: heart failure
sttaw:bathas
similar to digitalis, with positive

polysaccl1arides; limited data
about herb and straw
._..
directed;ottwrnas
no infonnation - not consumption has led to fatal

inotropic, negatively chronotropic recommended poisonings; no longer used for
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
effects arrhythmias; avoid in pregnancy;
may increase effects of quinidine,
calcium salts, laxatives, diuretics,
steroids; poisoning Similar ~,
~~~~~+-~~--~~-------+~~--------~~~-4~~-----4~to~d~lg~lm=lis~~~------
Oiive leafloil ext: (oil): psoriasis, eczema, leaf may possess antiarrhythmic, various cornralndicated in gallstones
sunburns, bums; int (oil): spasmolytic, hypotensive effects; preparationS
cholangitis, cholecysliHs, oil contains polyunsaturated,
atherosclerosis; (leaf) monounsaturated fatty acids
~~~~=-~coo~~~ip~sli~·o~n~~~-----+----~~--~--~---4~~~---;--~-------------~
Omega..tS Fatty eye disease, heart disease, gamma-lineolic acid may be no RDA, offen none known
Acids cancer; found in vegetable important anti-inflammatory ~!~m~~dfor
oils, oils of evening primrose, agent arthritis
black currant, borage
Onion int: anorexia, prevention of contains altein and similar 50goffnmh none known
atherosclerosis ontansor
sulfur compounds, essential oil,
equivalent
peptides, and flavonofds; may
show anti-platelet, antibacterial
effects
Oregano int: cough, bronchitis essential oil has antimicrobial vanous none known
preparattons:
properties; contains thymol
infusions, gargles,
(in commercial anti-cold po..,.,
medications)
Orris root int: cough, bronchitis mitd expectorant, may have used primarily none known; juice of fresh plant
antiulcer properties In homeopathic may irritate skln and, lf Ingested,
Gl tract; awJd durtng pregnancy
"""''
-
Pancreatic int: digestive disorders, may affect fibrinolysis, as directed contraindicated in
enzymes autoimmune diseases, complement cascade ooagulopathies, liver disease;
may cause Gl side effects, pale
inflammatory diseases; ext: stools, allergic reactions, skin
trauma irritation with external application;
no pregnancy studies
Papaya leaf int: pancreatic enzyme contains papain, used for healing atntments with avoid during pragnancy
d1nelifecictelonncy0,1iGnfla
1trammct;aeHoxlrn.skin of severe wounds and ulcers, as
it dissolves dead tissue; may also
::::en =~::'ta~
prolonging PT; allergic reactions
--------~~ut_oo_~~{~p~ap~a_in~)--~-----+h_a_ve~fib~n_ncl~~~c_efi_ect~------~~--~--~~~~------~~--~·
Parsley herb/ int inflammation of urinary may act as diuretic; seed may herb/root: 6 g of avoid in pregnancy, nephritis;
root/seed tract, urinary tract stones increase uterine tone :;::::!~rug or :! :~:'u~~':,~~';;~~~~id;
~--~----17~~~~~~-----+~~~~~~-------1--~~~-1~·~~·"~''~1o~ll~m7ey=~~.oo~·,~~~
Parsnip lnt(herb); kidney, Gl limited scfentiflcdata one handful/one can Increase photosensitivity in
herb/root complaints, (root): kidney ~::;:~oftea~s fair-skinned patients
stones, fever
Pasque flower int fever, Gl inflammation, may have antimicrobial, use only with contraindicated during
genital disorders, skin antipyretic, and G1 spasmolytic caution pregnancy; fresh plant may
cause ulcers if contacts skin or
inflammation effects Gl distress if Ingested; animals
have died after large ingestions
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Herbs Uses lnformatton Dally Dose Cauttons

WESTERN HERBS
Herbs Uses lnformatron Dally Dose Cautrons
Poppyseed int cough, pain contains morphine, codeine, as directed opium no longer used as
papaverine medication; oontraindicated in
pregnancy, reduced respiratory ~-\
function, elevated ICP, biliary
colic: caution with Addison's
disease and hypothyroidism;
overdose may include respiratory ~
failure, vomiting, edema, spasms
Potentilla int: dysmenorrhea, nonspecific may increase uterine tone 4tollgofheibor may irritate Gl tract
diarrhea equivalent
Primrose int: bronchitis, cough may act as secretolytic, flower:2to4gof occasional Gl upset: allergies to
drug or equivalent; primrose documented
flower/root expectorant
root: 0.5 to 1.5 g
of drug
Psyllium
seed/husk-
blacl</blonde
lnt: chronic constipation, IBS,
also secondarily for dlarmea
associated with irritable bowel
FDA~approved as laxative;
may promote peristalSis, may
increase volume of stool
as directed
rare
avoid in stenosis/obstruction
~~~=~':~:=s~~=
psylmum may create difficulty
with diabetes management and
~
may decrease absorption of ~,
other drug&; must take adequate
amounts of1rutds; may tower
serum cholesterol
Pumpkin seed int: irritated bladder, urinary contain scucurbitin, phytosterol 10gofsaedor may relieve symptoms of BPH
dysfunction with mild BPH in free and bound forms, s- and equivalent without treating BPH itself
gamma-tocopherol, selenium
~
Pygeum lnt BPH, male impotence contains three types of extract:Sbto 100 may cause Gl initation; must
compounds that' may act
against BPH by Inhibition of
proslaglandins, prolactin; less
mgbld allow 6-9 months for drug to work
,.
effective than saw palmetto when
compared in one study ,.,.,.
Pyrethrum ext: infections with scabies, may have neurotoxic effects on liquid extmct es none known; overdose may
lice, other insects lower insects dir9cted
no information
cause neurotoxicity; wash area
after use ,....
Pyruvate (with int: weight loss, endurance product of glucose in glycolysis; no lnfonnation
dihydroxy-
acetone)
exercise-enhancer may increase fat loss In addition
to exercise in obese populations;
limited data
,.
Radish int: dyspepsia, especially contains mustard oil glycosides 50 to 100m/ avoid with gallstones
associated with biliary tract and essential oil; may act as pressed juice or ;!IIi:.·
equivalent
secretagogue, promote Gl
--·
motility
~
Raspberry leaf int: menorrhagia, uterine contains tannins that have use with caution, no information-use at own risk
stimulant, menstrual cramps, astringent properties as directed
laxative
Red Clover ext: eczema, acne; int: may have antispasmodic and 4gdrugor none known; avoid fermented
equivalent hom
--
bronchitis, cough expectorant effects; aids in skin
healing
Red int: dyspepsia, diabetes, extracts have hypogiycemlc prlm8rilysstea none known
Sandalwood cough, toothache effects In animals; limited
scientific info
Red Yeast Rice int: high cholesterol natural component, mevinolin, 1200mgor may be hepatotoxic in high
equivalent doses; contraindicated in
inhibits HMG-CoA reductase
pregnancy or nursing; avoid
during infections, post-surgery;
rhabdomyolysis possible
Red-Rooted int: angina, menstrual increase in coronary blood 9to15mgdrugot none knOwn ,l/l§i?
equivt!lfent
Sage dysfunction, furuncles, flow noted; may also have'
joint pain antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory,
and hepatoprotective effects; A.
limited scientific Info
,-
--"
Relshi int: asthma, cough, insomnia, may have sedative effect on dried mushroom· caution with anticoagulants, as
1.5to9gor may heighten effects; avoid while
HTN, hyperlipidemia, CNS, may lower cholesterol; may
equivalent;: syrup: pregnant or nursing
immunomodulator enhance immune function via 4to6ml
production of IL-2
Rhatany root int/ext: mild Inflammation of may act as astringent; contains ssdlreoted very rare aHergic reactions:
use greater than 2 weeks not
pharyngeal/oral mucosa tannins
--
Rhododendron- int: rheumatism, gout, HTN, limited scientific data not mcommended """"""""'
not recommended; overdose
may cause arrhythmias, cold
Rusty-leaved migraine, neuralgia
sweats, stupor, and death
Rhubarb root.. int: constipation 1-8--dihydroxy-anthracene asdifected may cause Gl discomfort or
hypokalemia, so caution with
derivatives have a laxative
steroids, diuretics, gtycosldes:
-
effect via increasing Gl motility, avoid during pregnancy and
increased Cl~ secretion nursing; use only if dtatllifestyle
nat effective; avoid chronic use
Rose Flower int: mild inflammation of oral, contains tannins; may act as 1 to 2 g drug/cup none known
H20 fortes
pharyngeal mucosa astringent
.168·------------------.-.. ;tlf/ii'
WESTERN HERBS
Herbs
Rose Hlp
fruit/shell
Rosemary leaf
Uses
lnt: (fruit): tmmunostlmulator;

InformatiOn
fruit contains pectin and acids

(shells): UTis, kidney disease, whic:llhavediUAIIIcand laxative
gout
int: dyspepsia; ext: rheumatic

eflecls; $hells are source of
vllamlnC
may stimulate blood supply
--
-,_ --
Dally Dose
tealh:lmpowder
asrlfrected;fnllt:
found in vilamln
as directed """"known
Caut1ons
- .. --
complaints, circulatory via irritation; may decrease
dysfunction spasms of biliary system; may be
positively inotropic, may increase
...
- .,_
coronary perfusion
Rue lnt: PM$, menstrual disordars; may have f!ldlllly-.lnhil)lll!lg,
eo<t: akin lnftammatlon spasmolyllc- .......
toxicity which may lndude
p~.abottlon,
(illcomplal""'·-''''''"··
Rupturawort int: UTis, respiratoty limited data suggest possible infusion ortsa as none known
inflammation, gout, diuretic and spasmolytic effects directed
Sago leaf
Sandalwood
rheumatism
int: dyspep15fa, excessive
-"'9; eo<t: lnflemmallons
of~.. of-
int: supportive therapy for UTI,
contains lhujone- clnaol- and
camphor: mey inhibn viruses-
lu.F19i- and bo!Ciefia; mi!Y int!lbll
perspllallon
may be antibacterial and
ssd/Jo-
1to1.5gassential
__...._"_
--prig--
essentlaloBilnd-'ooholic
~ ihould not be used
usetileafe-atafl
avoid in renal disease: may
-
URI, bronchitis antispasmodic oDor equivalent cause nausea or urticaria: use
- ·--
enteric-coated form: use for mon1
than 6 weeks not recommended
inl: inflammation of respiraloly contains $8Ponlns 4to6gofdnlgor

tract
Sarsaparilla int: anabolic steroid, some evidence to support as directed none known
root constipation, rheumatic diuretic, expectorant, laxative
- --
complaints, URI, psoriasis effects: no evidence of steroid
activity
Savill Tope eo<t:warts very lnilaling to Internal and
81demalmambnmes: lignans
and podcphyllolo>dns may ha~~e
antiviral pRlp<HIIes
.
powderorointmcHrt avoid fn\emal admfnlstmtion ~
---appU- m~~:daath; vdatfteotl rmty

tauaeSIMil't!stdniJilffainmatlon
Saw Palmetto lnt: urinary dysfunction in BPH may have antiandrogenic and 1 to2gbelryor rareGiupset
equivalent(tea
beny stages 1-11 anti-inflammatory effects: banned
ineffective)
as drug in U.S. by FDA: first
choice for mild BPH In some
parts of Europe
Schlsanclnl 1n1: liver disease, Gl contains lignans which promote dtf8dben1$4.•fto none· knOWn
lnl!arnmatlon, insomnia. night regeneration of hapalocylaa: may 6gorequfWJ/ent
owaats,laligua also have antitumor and energy~
boosting etlacts
Scopolia root int spasms of Gl and urinary contains alkaloids similar in effect as directed avoid with glaucoma, prostate
adenoma, tachycardia, Gl
tracts to scopolamine: acts as anti-
obstruction, megacolon: may
ACh- with decreased spasms cause dryness of mouth,
and tremors: caution In children decreased sweating, red skin,
ocular dysfunction, hyperthennia-
tachycardia, dlfflcolties in
or-
urination, attacks of glaucoma:
may potentiate bicydi
Scoll:hBroom inl: nonspecific cerdiac and contains alkaloids; primOirily 1to1.6gofdrug oontams ttYamlne, so avoid with
herb clrculaloly dysfunction ~ine -~ ......
p-
Scullcap int: anxiety, insomnia may have sedative effects: 1 to2gdri&dherb none known
limited scientific data or equivalent
Selenium lnt: general health prom-; works with vitamin E es _,

no RDA: 10 meg toxtctty.ln veryhlgh doses c:an
~hair. nails, teeth
Seneca
found in green vegetablas.
meet. eggs, milk
int: respiratory tract irritation,
antioxidant: current trials as
prostate can""'
contain saponins: may act as
......
men;56mcgtbr
1.5to3grootor may cause Gl upset

Snakeroot decongestant expectorant, secretolytic equivalent
Sanna~ inl: constipation FIJA.<ipproved as laxative: tllratelosoftlltool avoid In dlroolc inte&tlnal

1-8-dlhydroxy-anthra<:ene lnfta:mrmlllon: or obstruction: may
catlSetwnplng,hypi'Jkalemia
darlvatlveo have a laxative et1ac1 wHh dlronic use: aV(Iid Jong-
by stimulali!lg Gl moWfty tam! 'lise, no data on~
Shark/bovine int: cancer, arthritis, SLE, Studies presently investigating as directed "'"""""'
long-term side effects or
cartilage others utility in cancer: may have Interactions unknown: certainly
avoid In pregnant women or
anti-angiogenic actions: turns out those with serious heart disease
sharks really do get cancer!
-
Shepherd's int: mild menorrhagia and may increase uterine tone: may inl: 101o15 none known
PUI'Se metrorrhagia, epistaxis; ext: have positive Inotropic and gofdrug or
superficial bleeding ~:ext: as
chronotropic effects
Shiitake int: cancer, HIV and other may stimulate T-cells; increase soup, /entinan may cause Gl complaints at
infections production of TNF extract, or tincture high dosages
as directed

WESTERN HERBS
Slippery Elm lnt -inflammation of respiratory may act as anti-inflammatory: a.sdlrected oo lnfumtatlon: found In some
tract declared safe and effective commercial throat lozenges
demulcent by FDA
Soapwort root~ int: upper respiratory tract may act as expectorant by red: 1.5 g root or mra Gl irritation
equivalent white:
redlwhtte inflammation irritating gastric mucosa
30 to 150 mg drug
or equivalent
Solomon's int: constipation, may decrease absorption of tablets as directed Gl irritation in high doses;
otherwise none known
seal hyperlipidemia, dietary cholesterol: steroid
atherosclerosis saponins may have antt-
-
lnflammatory actions
,I!I!IC
Soy int: cancer prevention/ have wide range of effects on cell diet much little information: estrogenic
isoflavones treatment especially regulation: may have estrogenic preferred, no effects possible but unlikely: may
dosing information have thyrotoxic, mutagenic, and
gynecologic, breast, prostate: partial agonist activity: may be for supplements even carcinogenic effects if large
osteoporosis, cardiovascular anti-platelet and angiogenesis amounts of supplements taken:
disease inhibitors: genistein has been
conjugated with antibodies in
no data on pregnancy/nursing
,_.
clinical trials
Soy l.ecHhln/ lnt: hyperlipidemia, chronic linolenic acid most predominant equivalent of 3.5 g occasional Gl upset: use When
phosphor· hepatitis or nutritional liver fatty acid: phospholipid may be (3-sn-phosphattdyl dletary/fffeslyle measures l'lfii"
chofine) insufficient
lipids disease (e.g. TPN) hepatoprotective via membrane-
Spearmint int: dyspepsia, flatulence

stabilization
may have antispasmodic, mild oil or concentrate rare allergic reactions: used as
.....
sedative effects as directed flavoring agent for commercial
Speedwell int: dyspepsia, UTis, may have protective effect prepare tea as
products
none known
,_.,
Gl irritation; ext: skin against ulcers- both internal and directed
inflammation external
;ttfli''
Spinach leaf int: indigestion, anorexia, contains vitamin C, oxalic acid, no information high nitrate content; so do not
anemia, sluggish growth in nitrates, and Fe eat frequently or give to infants
children
!IIi"·
Spiny int: wastrout therapy for may act as diuretic: contains 6 to 12 g of drug or avofd If edema due to CHF
Restharrow inflammation or urinary tract lsoflavonoids equivalent or renal <ft$ease: dtink large
amounts of fluids
root
Spirulina type of blue-green algae: used contains protein and vitamin A: as direcl9d - often no information
for HIV, cancer, skin diseases, effectiveness unproven: may 500mgqid
candida, hypoglycemia have antiviral effect
Spruce int Inflammation of respiratory Secretolytic. hyperemic as directed may eKaeerbate asthma
shoots/oil tract; ext: neuralgia, rheumatic • pertussis: avoid If acute skin
infections • cardiac disease
pain
Squill int: mild cardiac insufficiency, contains glycosides of the 0.1 to 0.5 g of may cause dianflea, vomiting,
renal insufficiency bufadienolide type standardized hypokalemia: an11ythmias
sea omon or caution with steroids, diuretics,
equivalent digitalis, quinine-like drugs,
antiarrhythmic
St. John's int: depression, anxiety; ext: may have some mild 2 to 4 g of drug or may cause photosensitization
Wort mild bums, myalglas, bruises antidepressant effect, although equfvalent in light-skinned patients:
dermatitis has been reported:
-
MAO-Inhibitor like ocllvlty avoid With anii-HIV medications,
seems doubtful: may have some cyctosporin: mu&t take 4-6 waeks
antiviral activity for depreSSion
Star Anise int: respiratory tract may act as expectorant- 3 g of drug or none known: japanese star
equivalent anise, a different herb, is
seed inflammation with cough, antispasmodic of Gl tract
po1sonous
dyspepsia
-
Stinging Nettle lnUext BPH (root), irrigation contains calcium, potassium as directed avoid in heart or renal disease:
herbfleaflroot for lower urinary tract and salts, and silicic acid: may take copious amounts of water:
root may help urinary symptoms
prevenUon of nephrolithiasis Increase urinary flow with BPH but does not treat
(herb/loaf); ext: rheumatic BPH!tself
complaints
--
Strawberry int: indigestion, diarrhea, gout, may have astringent and diuretic pfflpare infusion allergic reactions possible
leaf rheumatoid arthritis, urinary actions or extract as
dif9d8d
stones; ext: rashes
Sulfur mineral. used for skin found in many amino acids bathusadfor nona krtown, with exception of
arlhrilfs: tablets as sulfa allergies: no pregnancy info
compfaints, arthritts, digestive
d/racted
disorders
3gofherbor
-
Sundew int: cough, bronchitis may have antispasmodic- none known
equivalent
antitussive actions
Sweet Clover int venous insufficiency, contains coumarin and 3to30mg headaches and mild increase in
thrombophlebitis, swelling; glycosides may increase wound coumarin or lFTs are rare: to be safe, avoid
equivalent during pregnancy
ext: contusions healing
Sweet Violet int: cough, bronchitis, asthma, contains saponins, which have use leaf or flower
for tea as direct9d
none known
.....
-·-
herb/flower migraine expectorant and secretolytic
effects
Sweet int: UTis, insomnia, anxiety, contains tiny amounts of prepare tea as chronic use may cause reversible
dlrec/Bd liver toxicity
Woodruff edema coumarin: limited scientific data
Tangerine Peel int: dyspepsia, nausea, limited scientific data no information none known
diarrhea
.170
WESTERN HERBS
Tansy flower/ tnt: (flower): Gllnfeclions, oil is antimicrobial, antthelmlnic, noft'fCOmmtmded avoid in allopathic doses, as may
lead to spMma. ill'l'tlythmlas,
oil migraine neuralgia; (oH): PMS, and repels insects: contains bleedlng.lill'l4renalfa11Um
intestinal worms varying 81MUnts of tlwjone,
which 1$ toxic
Taurine nonessential amino acid,
as supplement for seizures,
important for muscle and CNS
function: may be necessary for
no RDA: some use
500mgbid .........
occasional Gl side effects
Tea-
leaffoU
Thuja oil/
branches
OCD, anxiety, angina, primary
pulmonary HTN
lnt: pharyngitis, colitis,
sinusitis; ext: disinfectant. skin
infections, acne
int: respiratory infections, cold
sores, rheumatism, neuralgia,
heart function
contains terpanes which have

antibacterial and poasibly
antiviral actions
some preparations contain
thujone, which is toxic: antiviral
-ly·-
in skin ointments
follow doses
caf'9ful/y due to
none known: overdose may taad
to confusion if taken lntemally
drug is misused as abortifacent,

so avoid if pregnant avoid
thu}one content essential oil: allopathic
UTis, conjunctivitis, other effects due to proliferation ofT- preparations do not contain
complaints cells, especially CD-4 cells thujone
Thyme- wlldl int bronchitis, cough, may have antibacterial and donl9tlltc:1to2 none known; fOund In
-
expectorant activity: contains gofherl)lcupof oomm&l'tlal vapor, rubs and
domestic pertussis tea or equivalent mouthwashes
thymol wlld:6gofhslbor
----
Tree of Heaven int: malaria, dysmenorrhea, trial vs. malaria presently 6to9gdrug large doses may cause Gl upset.
headache, tingling
bark cramps, asthma ongoing limited scientific info
TunnerleRIOt int: dyspepsia contains curcumJn. which may 1.5to3gofdf1Jg ~GI upset: avoid with
or equivalent
(JaYBnesill Increase bile flow: may have
nlglllar) antHnftammaklry actions
Turpantne ext/int: chronic bronchitis, may act as mucolytic, antiseptic S6Veral drops in topic application to large areas
hot water to ba may cause nephrotoxicity or
oil-purified cough: ext: rheumatic
inhaled or rubbed neurotoxicity
complaints, myalgias on skin
Usnea lnt: sore throat may have antimicrobial effect lake in lozenge none known
Uva Ursi leaf int: inflammation of urinary may have antibacterial """'
as directed avoid In pregnancy, lactation,
children: nausea and vomiting
tract effect, especially against E.
may occur: avoid using for more
coli, Proteus, enterococcus, than one week: may decrease
-
strap, and staph: contains effectiveness of L-dopa: requires
arbutin, which is converted to alkaline urine to function: may
tum urine green (harmless)
hydroquinone
Uzara tnt nonspecific diarrhea contains glycosides: may Inhibit
intestinal motility: may cause
digltaUs,llke eflacts in high doaas
.. avoldwithdigitaiiSorQther
glyoo$ldes
-
Valerian root int: restlessness, anxiety, may act as sedative: generally as directed none known
insomnia, Gl complaints viewed as effective
--- --
trace mineral: no documented may affecii>IO!)d sugar and noROA: k»ddty may lndude depression,
uses: found in vegetable oils. cholesterol In animals, but supplementation Kverlkldnay dlaea$e: avoid taking
rarely necessary with d'lrbmluirc Vitamin C may
vegetables, meat soianflflc lnfolacl<ing: Naaded for
Vervain int: cough, bronchitis, sore contains iridoid glycosides, prepare extract none known
throat; ext: edema, bruising, or infusion as
which act as astringent: limited
directed
-
arthritis scientific info
Walnut I - ext: mild skin inflammation, has astringent and fungistatic 2to3gherbptll' toplcsf use of huDs has been
huH excessive sweating properties 100 m1 water or lfnked to lslikOpJakia and cancer
of oral region
Watercress int inflammation of respiratory contains glycosides and 4to6gdriedherb avoid In peptic ulcer disease,
-
tract mustard oil or equivalent nephrolithiasis, In young children:
rarely causes Gl distress
Whey protein int: protein source of choice contains albumin, lactoglobulin, asditected, usually allergic reactions possible:
for anaerobic exercise and Immunoglobulins: Substrate oontalns lactose: contains bovine
albumin (BSA) which may be
for glutathione, which Is depleted linked to lOOM (Hnk unctear)
In exercise
White bryony int: laxative, emetic, diuretic contains cucurbitanes which not recommended high toxicity, not recommended·
have strong toxic and cytotoxic toxicity decreases with storage
avoid skin contact
·-
effects
-Muslerd ext: URis, bronchitis, contains mustard oil gl~ poultice prepared chronic use may cause nerve
rheumatism and mustard oils: may be as directed and skin damage
bacterloatatlc
--to
White Nettle ext/int: inflammation of contains tannin, mucilage and 3 g of drug or none known
herb/flower mucous membranes, saponins equivalent or
....
sitzbath
respiratory tract
WhlteWUiow int fever, rheumatic contains salicylate-like may cause-ASMike effecta.
bark complaints. headaches compounds: may have afthough few if a.ny repomxt
601D 120mgtotsl
antipyretic, analgesic properties
Wild Cherry int: bronchitis, cough, acts as astringent, antitussive, syrup or tincture as risk of cyanide-like poisoning
indigestion sedative: contains small amounts directed small
of cyanogenic glycosides
·~···················ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 171 •

WESTERN HERBS -\
Het bs Uses Information Datly Dose Cauttons
-v-raat fni:~.Gt
--10 ---- ..-.,
===
~RBJdilcllBIIaeaniYrdlat;l...ax)
-. - .hasboen-- -
'lfJectGfNSAIO&.SliClhaa
~· cfyomanonl1oa. _._
fpillltloras
_--·-
--
Wlntetg...... lnt:GIIrrilallon,bloallng; limited scientific data
exl: rheumatism, myalglas,
salicylate, found in many
- --
.......
Inflammation, neuralgia
-
commercial products: IIVOid oral
inlake of essential oil, wl1lch
-__ ___. -
Wllchlllrlill -=m~nwwaunc~~.sllfli·
tn1lamt(laiiOn. llemontlolds.
-'-tVI!Ins
..
-
Woody intemaVext: as supportive contains tannins, steroid lnt:11D3gofdiug contralnclcated In pregnancy
..
-__ ...--known__
Nightshade lhorapy for chronic eczema, alkaloids and steroid saponins orequivelenl;ext and mning: avoid unripe berries ~
with children
.. .
stem acne, warts, furuncles may have anti-Ach, antimicrobial,
tnl:llllqllllde.llillary
cortisone-like properties ... nonelcniNil:avoldeaaenllaloV
WlolmwDOCI Zlo3golltaf6at
~
Yarrow inl: dyspepsia, Gl discomfort; may have antibactariol, bile-
... .....
4 .Sgbetbor
""'
-- ,..,
ext: female pelvic cramps producing proparilos
=.r~--
·~.,-
=~- .-
y-
tw.Jt
CB$11926)
.-
IIS8d for.ll!anll!la
-be
Yellow Dock lnt: constipallon, liver/ may have mild loxotivo aflacts -600mg avoid Hling large amounts of
root gallbladder dysfunction leaves: fresh roo1: may cause
.,_.,., ini;S8lluoll.~
Gl_.
__...
pifmarily"""""'1J811:
Yucca root ext: -rills.

inftammatlon
sprains, FDA-approved food additive: in-
vllro studios showad hamclysis
aa ditected may cauaeloose stools
after addition of one of yucca's

components, but never seen
lnvllro
Zlldilaly .,
Zinc mineral, needed for enzymes,

insulin function, wound
healing, found In meat, milk,
scyboans: supplemant may
help with URis (gluconata or
acotata may bo best)
data on URis mixed
--
RDA(adulla):15
mgto25mglf
Glloldcltyorlac:tofcoorcllnation
.172·------------------~
Lung (Lu)- Hand Taiyin LUNG
Lu-2
Lu-1
- \ - - - - - Lu-3
- 1 - - - - - - Lu-4
Lu-5
---'
.·'-~r.'-•=-~:::'"
~
lll"!l••················
9 :::
I :: 7 6 I Lu-1 I Ub-13

LUNG Lung (Lu)- Hand Taiyin
Points Location Usage Indications I Functrons

Lu-1 6 cun lateral to the Dry cough; cough • Disperses fullness of the Lung: used for late
Zhongfu anterior midline, on with fullness in
stage exterior patterns when the pathogen has
Central Residence chest; asthma, lung
the line lateral and heat; pulmonary penetrated into the interior such as retention of
'!II 0.5- 0.8 cun superior to the sternum TB (severe yin phlegm in the Lungs.
towards lateral
aspectofdlest
at the level of the 1st deficiency); • Stops cough: used for acute and chronic
intercostal space. coughing and cough.
wheezing with blood
• Treatment of chest pain due to stagnation
of Heart blood or retention of phlegm in the
chest.
• Treats shoulder pain due to Lung channel
dysfunction with lung-heat, damp-phlegm, or
phlegm-heat obstructing the Lungs.
• Tonifies Lung and Spleen.
Lu-2 In the depression below Cough; asthma; • Clears Heat in the Lungs, Descends Lung
Yunmen the acromial extremity of pain in the chest; Qi: used to treat painful obstruction syndrome
Cloud{)oo, shoulder and arm;
the clavicle, 6 cun lateral fullness in the chest of the shoulder.
'!II 0.5-0.8 to the anterior midline.
towards lateral
aspect of chest
Lu-3 The point is on the Pain in the medial • Clears Heat in the Lungs, Descends Lung Qi.
-
aspect of upper arm;
Tianfu medial aspect of the • Cools the Blood, Stops bleeding.
Heavenly asthma; epistaxis
Residence
upper arm, 3 cun below
the end of the axillary
.j, 0.5-1.0
fold, on the radial side
of the muscle biceps
brachii.
Lu-4 On the medial aspect Pain in the medial • Descends Lung Qi, Regulates Qi and Blood in
-
aspect of upper arm;
Xlabai of the upper arm, 4 cun the chest.
Clasping !he cough; fullness in
White
below the end of the the chest
axillary fold, on the radial
J, 0.5-1.0
side of the muscle biceps
brachii.
Lu-5 On the cubital crease, on Yellow phlegm • Clears Heat in the Lungs: for excess patterns
maybe white and
Chize the radial side of tendon characterized by heat in the Lungs with cough,
Foot Marsh viscous; URI gone
of m. biceps brachii. This deeper; productive fever, yellow sputum and thirst, and qi level
.j. 0.5-1.0 point is located with the cough; asthma; patterns. It is also used in chronic conditions
elbow slightly flexed. bronchitis; pleurisy; with phlegm and heat in the Lungs, bronchitis.
pain in throat with • Clears Lung and Nourishes Yin: for injury to
cough; good for body fluids following febrile diseases.
excess LU heat
• For excess-cold with retention of cold
phlegm: for Lung symptoms and cough with
profuse white-sticky sputum and chilliness.
• Opens the water passages and facilitates
urination: for retention of urine caused by
obstruction of the Lungs by descending and
opening the water passages in the lower
burner.
Lu-6
Kongzul
Maximum
Opening
The point is on the
palmar aspect of the
forearm, on the line
joining Lu-9 and Lu-5, 7
and biceps point
• Relaxes the tendons in the arm along the
Lung channel: used for painful obstruction
syndrome.
Dry cough; dryness • For acute, excess patterns of the lung
in lungs; good elbow including asthma.
• Stops bleeding due to its action as an
accumulation point.
-
"' 0.5-1.0 cun above the transverse
xi-cleft
crease of the wrist.
-
1174 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, .
Lung (Lu)- Hand Taiyin LUNG
Points Location Usage Indications I Functions
Lu-7 Superior to the styloid Wind cold; wind- • Releases the exterior in both Wind-heat
Lieque process of the radius, 1.5 heat; headache; and Wind-cold attacks. For patterns
Broken Sequence coughing: asthma
cun above the transverse with little phlegm including common cold and influenza,
... 0.3-0.5 crease of the wrist, (allergic asthma); sneezing, stiff neck, headache, aversion to
luo-connect
between brachioradialis facial paralysis; stiff cold and a floating pulse, nasal obstruction,
and abductor pollicis neck; taiyang s/sx; runny nose, headaches.
diseases of the wrist
longus. • Stimulates descending and dispersing of
joint; sore throat;
wind rash; empirical Lung Ql: for all types of coughs and asthma.
point for blood in • Treats psychological and emotional disorders
urine due to grief and sorrow, especially when there
are repressed emotions.
• Treats painful obstruction syndrome of the
shoulder due to Large Intestine channel
pathology.
• Opens the water passages: for edema and
water retention due to Kidney dysfunction
(failing to grasp the qi).
Lu-8 1 cun above the Wrist pain; cough; • Treats cough, asthma, fever, pain in the chest,
JingQu transverse crease of the asthma sore throat, pain in the wrist.
Channel canal
wrist in the depression
,j. 0.3-0.5 on the lateral side ofthe
/"'- jing-r1var
Lu-9
radial artery.
At the radial end of the Any LU problem • Tonifies Lung Qi and yin.
due to deficiency;
Taiyuan transverse crease of the • Resolves phlegm obstructing the Lungs with
Greater Abyss cold; weak deficient
wrist, in the depression LU; cough; asthma; symptoms as chronic cough with yellow-sticky
J. 0.2-0.3 on the lateral side of the fever sputum.
shu-stream, yuan
radial artery. • Tonifies Gathering Qi: for deficiency with
signs of weak voice and cold hands due to
deficiency qi.
• For weak and deep pulse.
Lu-10 On the radial aspect of Sore throat; loss of • Clears Heat and fire in the Lungs: cough,
Yuji voice; fever
the midpoint of the 1st hemoptysis, sore throat, loss of voice, fever,
Fish Border
metacarpal bone, on the feverish sensation in the palms.
J. 0.5-0.8 junction of the red and
ying-spring
white skin.
Lu-11 On the radial side of the Fainting; loss of • Expels Exterior Wind-heat with sore throat.
consciousness;
Shaoshang thumb, .1 cun posterior • For Interior Wind: apoplexy and loss of
Lesser Metal nose bleeds;
to the corner ofthe nail. asthma; mania consciousness from wind-stroke.
-1- 0.1 or bleed
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LARGE INTESTINE Large Intestine (LI)- Hand Yangming
-+---- Ll-20
-+---- Ll-19
-==r----- Ll-18 -
--..P..~--- Ll-17
Ll-7 -+-
LI-6 - - - ; - -
Ll-4
LI-3
LI-2
---+-
---+--
---+---.
-
·:t :z: '::!·:·.. ~:: .:r:
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4 I 6 I 7 I St-25 I Ub-25
Large Intestine (LI)- Hand Yangming LARGE INTESTINE

Ll-1 On the radial side of the Apoplectic or • Removes obstruction: for acute stage of
any coma; high
Shangyang index finger, about .1 cun wind-stroke.
Meta/Yang fever (yang ming
posterior to the corner of meridian) and often
• Clears both interior and exterior heat:
the nail sore throat, interior heat affecting the large
' 0.1 or bleed
jing-well
used for high fevers
instead of others; intestine.
toothache if infected • Expels Wind and Cold from the channel:
only; bleed with
painful obstruction syndrome of the shoulder.
Ll-11 needled for
tonsillitis (fire toxin
situation).
Ll-2 In the depression of Toothache; • Clears heat from the Large Intestine: for
trigeminal neuralgia;
Erjian the radial side of the constipation, dry stools, fever and abdominal
Sflcondlnterval febrile diseases;
index finger, distal to sore throat pain.
0.2-0.3 the second metacarpal-
'
ying-spring
phalangeal joint. The
point is located with the
finger slightly flexed.
Ll-3 When a loose fist is Toothache; sore • Toothache, opthalmalgia, sore throat, redness
throat; redness and
Sanjian made, the point is on the and swelling of fingers and dorsum of the hand
Third Interval swelling of fingers
radial side of the index and dorsum of the [arthritis].
0.5-0.8 finger, in the depression
'
shu-stream
proximal to the head of
hand
the second metacarpal

bone.
Ll-4 On the dorsum ofthe Common cold; • Expels Wind-heat and Releases the
Hegu febrile disease with
hand, between the 1st Exterior: exterior patterns including nasal
Joining Valley or without sweat;
and 2nd metacarpal headache (used for congestion, sneezing, burning eyes, allergic
bones, approximately rhinitis, hay fever.
''""'0.5-1.0 in the middle of the 2nd
non-OP frontal and
vertex; and only • Stimulates Dispersing and Descending: for
metacarpal bone on the otherwise if URI nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, stiff neck,
related); disease
radial side. aversion to cold and a floating pulse, common
of the sensory
organs; facial cold, influenza or other infectious diseases.
paralysis; any face • Unblocks the channels: stops pain due
related problem; to spasm and relieves painful obstruction
hemiplegia; major syndrome of the arm or shoulder.
pain point; pain in
• Treats facial problems: rhinitis, conjunctivitis,
the neck or any part
of the body mouth ulcers, sties, sinusitis, epistaxis,
toothache, trigeminal neuralgia.
• Tonifies Qi and Consolidates the Exterior:
for chronic wind attacks.
• Harmonizes the ascending of Yang and
Descending of Yin: subdues ascending
rebellious qi of the Stomach, Lung or Liver
with symptoms of epigastric pain, Liver-yang
rising in migraine headaches, and asthma.
• Empirical point for promoting delivery during
labor.
Ll-5 On the radial side of the Diseases of the • Expels Wind and Releases the Exterior: for
Yangxi wrist. When the thumb soft tissue of the
wrist point; good for
headache, redness, pain and swelling of the
Yang Stream
is tilted upward, it is in smoking withdrawal; eye, toothache, sore throat.
0.3-0.5 the depression between • Stops pain: for painful obstruction syndrome
'
jing-river
the tendons of muscle
pain and swelling of
the eye; sore throat of the wrist.
extensor pollicis longus
and brevis.
Ll-6 When the elbow is flexed Facial edema; hand • Opens the water passages: for edema of the
Pianli edema; tinnitus;
with the radial side of the face and hands due to impaired circulation of
Slanting Passage deafness
arm upward, the point is
.'
defensive qi in the skin.
0.30f on the line joining Ll-5 • Treats manic depression.
0.3-0.5
luo-connect
and Ll-11, 3 cun above
Ll-5.
Ll-7 When the elbow is flexed Headache; sore • Stops pain and Removes obstructions from
Wenliu with radial side of the throat; swelling of
the face; arm and
the channel: painful obstruction syndrome of
Warm Flow
arm upward, the point is shoulder pain the channel and wind-heat causing painful and
0.5-1.0 on the line joining Ll-5 sore throat or swollen tonsils.
'
xi-cleft
and Ll-11 , 5 cun above
Ll-5.
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LARGE INTESTINE Large Intestine (LI) - Hand Yangming
Ll-8 On the line joining Ll-5 Elbow and arm pain; • Harmonizes Small Intestine, Expels Wind,
and Ll-11, 4 cun below motor impairment
Xialian Clears Heat
Lower Angular of the upper limbs;
Ll-11.
R-
J. 0.5-1.0
abdominal pain
Ll-9 On the line joining Ll-5 Shoulder and • Harmonizes Large Intestine, Unblocks the
arm pain; motor
Shanglian and Ll-11, 3 cun below channels, Stops pain.
Upper Angular impairment of
Ridge
Ll-11. the upper limbs;
abdominal pain
0.5-1.0
'Ll-10 On the line joining Ll-5 Pain in the arm; • Removes obstructions from the channel:
neck pain; good for
Shousanli and Ll-11, 2 cun below for painful obstruction syndrome, atrophy
Am1 Three Miles overuse injuries of
Ll-11. the arm and forearm syndrome and sequelae of wind-stroke
.j. 0.8-1.2 (often quite sore and affecting the arm. A major point for the
is the bulky area of treatment of any muscular problem affecting
the muscle) the forearm and hands.
Ll-11 When the elbow is Paralysis; • Expels exterior Wind-heat: for exterior
hemiplegia; arthritic patterns with fever, chills, stiff neck, sweating,
Quchi flexed, the point is in the
Pool at Bend pain in the upper
depression at the lateral limb; hypertension runny nose, body aches.
end of the transverse • Clears Internal Heat patterns: including liver
"-·
' 1.0-1.5 from excess yang
cubital crease, midway (wrrh St-36); high fire with hypertension.
-
between Lu-5 and the fever; any febrile • Cools the Blood: for skin diseases due to
disease; measles heat in the blood such as urticaria, psoriasis
lateral epicondyle of the
(heat toxin in TCM
humerus. and showing up in and eczema.
the skin); main point • Resolves Dampness: for patterns occurring
for skin diseases in any part of the body including damp-heat
involving redness; causing skin eruptions or acne, damp-heat in
red eyes and pain the Spleen with digestive symptoms, or damp-
heat in the urinary system causing cystitis or
urethritis. Also for damp-heat causing fever,
feeling of heaviness, loose stools, abdominal
distention.
• Phlegm in the neck: goiter.
• Benefits the sinews and joints: for painful
obstruction syndrome, atrophy syndrome and
sequelae of wind-stroke paralysis, particularly
of the arms and shoulders.
Ll-12 When the elbow is Numbness and • Unblocks the channels, Stops pain, Benefits
contracture of the elbow joint: for tennis elbow.
Zhouliao flexed, the point is
Elbow Seam elbow and arm
superior to the lateral
.j. 0.5-1.0 epicondyle of the
humerus, about 1 cun
superolateral to Ll-11, on
the medial border of the
humerus.
Ll-13 Superior to the lateral Contracture and • Unblocks the channels, Stops pain, Stops
pain of the elbow coughing, Regulates Qi, Transforms Phlegm.
Shouwuli epicondyle of the and arm; scrofula
Arm Five Mile
humerus, on a line
J. 0.5-1.0 joining Ll-11 and Ll-15, 3
cun above Ll-11.
Ll-14 On the line joining Ll-11 Shoulder and arm • Unblocks the channels: for painful
pain; sUff neck; obstruction syndrome of the arm and shoulder.
Binao and Ll-15, 7 cun above
Upper Arm scrofula
Ll-11 , on the radial side • Clears and enhances vision.
-
J. 0.8-1.5or of the humerus, superior • Resolves Phlegm and disperses Phlegm
"" 0.8-1.5 to the lower end of the masses: for goiter.
deltoid muscle, at the
insertion.
Ll-15 In the depression, Hemiplegia; • Benefits the sinews and joints, promotes
pain in shoulder; Qi circulation, stops pain: for painful
Jianyu anterior and inferior to
inflammation in
Shoulder the acromion, on the shoulder; any
obstruction syndrome of the shoulder.
Transporting
Point upper portion of the shoulder problem
J. 0.8-1.5or
deltoid muscle when the
"" 0.8 1.5 arm is in full abduction.
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Large Intestine (LI)- Hand Yangming LARGE INTESTINE
Ll-16 In the upper aspect Disease of the • Unblocks the channels: for painful obstruction
shoulder and
Jugu of the shoulder, in the syndrome of the shoulder.
Great Bone soft tissue of the
depression between the shoulder; spitting • Descends the Lung Qi: for breathlessness,
0.5-0.7 acromial extremity of the cough or asthma caused by impairment of the
' clavicle and scapular
blood
Lung descending function.
spine.
Ll-17 On the lateral side of the Sudden voice loss; • Benefits the throat and voice.
sore throat; goiter;
Tianding neck, 1 cun below Ll-18,
Celestial Tripod scrofula
on the posterior border
0.3-0.5 of the SCM.
'Ll-18 On the lateral side of Cough; asthma; • Benefits the throat, Stops coughing and
sore throat; goiter
Futu the neck, level with the wheezing: for tonsillitis, laryngitis, aphasia,
Support the
Prominence
tip of the Adam's apple, hoarse voice and goiter.
between the sternal head
0.3-0.5
' and the clavicular head
of the SCM muscle.
Ll-19 Just below the lateral Nasal obstruction; • Expels Wind, Opens the nose.
deviated mouth;
Kouheliao margin of the nostril, 0.5
.
Mouth Bona Hole epistaxis
cun lateral to Du-26.
0.2-0.3
Ll-20 In the nasolabial groove, Rhinitis; sinusitis; • Opens the nose: for sneezing, loss of the
can cause
Yingxiang at the level of the sense of smell, epistaxis, sinusitis, runny nose,
Welcome immediate clearing
midpoint of the lateral stuffed nose, allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.
.
Fragrance
0.3-0.5
towards nose root
border of the ala nasi.
of the sinuses
• Dispels Wind: used for exterior patterns with
nasal symptoms or trigeminal neuralgia and
tics .
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~·
STOMACH Stomach (St) - Foot Yangming
St-8
St-7 ~~=~ Ah
St-3
-
St-6-~~• St-4
St-5 ---\'-.
'---___::::,"""_ St-12
'*
--t----T- St-13
~.....---+ St-14
-7--<:--+ St-15 •·
--l't-_,_-+ St-16
-++---+ St-17 .,
St-19 --+~~~
St-20 ----1~-"'~,..
St-21 --+--"~~
_tft>C-..,.-+---+ St-18
-·
,-
St-22--+--
St-23--+-- .-
St-24 --1---7-"'"---
St-25 ----j'-F-..-- ,....
St-26 - - - f i + - -
St-27 ----1-~
St-28 ----4~
St-29 --+-\:---- St-31
•
St-30 --1--:---t.~
"""'
,...,
--
,11/{i!!i
St-32
St-33
St-34
-.
St-35
~
St-36
,...
St-37
St-40
St-39 ..,..,
St-41
St-42 -
,.,.,.
---
St-43
St-44
St-45
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Stomach (St) - Foot Yangming STOMACH
St-1 With the eyes looking Conjunctivitis; sties;• Treats problems of the eye including acute and
eyelid twitching;
Chengqi straight forward, the chronic conjunctivitis, myopia, astigmatism,
Containing Teats redness and
point is directly below swelling of eye;
squint, color blindness, night blindness,
0.5-1.0 the pupil, between glaucoma, atrophy of the optic nerve, cataract,
'
slowly, w/o
thrusting, lifting, or
the eyeball and the
lacrimation; night
blindness keratitis and retinitis.
rotating infraorbital ridge. • Expels Wind: both for exterior and interior
wind-heat or wind-cold with symptoms of
swelling, pain and lacrimation and paralysis of
the eyelid.
St-2 Below St-1, in the Facial paralysis; • Expels Wind: for either external or internal
spasms; trigeminal
Sibai depression at the wind with swelling of the eyes, allergic rhinitis
Four Whites neuralgia; sinusitis
infraorbital foramen. (especially maxillary or facial paralysis, twitching of the eyelids,
0.2-0.3 facial paralysis and trigeminal neuralgia.
' or ethmoid sinusitis)
• Also used for biliary ascariasis.
St-3 Directly below St-2, at Rhinitis; facial • Expels Exterior and Interior Wind: for facial
Juliao paralysis; trigeminal
the level of the lower paralysis and trigeminal neuralgia. Also for
Great Crevice neuralgia in
border of the ala nasi, this area; upper treatment of epistaxis and nasal obstruction.
0.3-0.5 on the lateral side ofthe
' nasolabial groove.
toothache
St-4 Lateral to the comer of Facial paralysis; • Eliminates Exterior Wind: facial paralysis
trigeminal neuralgia;
Dicang the mouth, directly below with deviation of the mouth, or aphasia.
.
EarthGranaty excessive salivation;
St-3. difficulty closing
0.5-1.5 eyes; herpes; gum
ulcers
St-5 Anterior to the angle of Local problems; • Expels Wind, Reduces swelling.
Daying parotitis; lock jaw
the mandible, on the
Great Reception
anterior border of the
attached portion of the
' 0.3-0.5
avoid artery
masseter muscle, in the
groove-like depression
appearing when the
cheek is bulged.
St~ One finger breadth Lower toothache; • Expels exterior wind affecting the face
mumps;TMJ;
Jiache anterior and superior including mumps and spasm of the masseter
Jaw Chariot grinding of teeth;
to the lower angle of facial paralysis muscle.
the mandible where the • Toothache.
' 0.3-0.5
towards ST4
masseter attaches, at
the prominence of the
muscle when the teeth
are clenched.
St-7 At the lower border of Upper toothache; • Removes obstruction: for facial paralysis
Xiaguan the zygomatic arch, in TMJ; TM arthritis;
and trigeminal neuralgia, otitis, toothache,
Lower Gate otitis media; tinnitus;
the depression anterior earache; pus in ear deafness and earache.
to the condyloid process
' 0.3-0.5
of the mandible, located
with mouth closed.
St-8 .5 cun within the anterior Frontal and • Resolves Dampness and Phlegm: for
Touwei hairline at the corner of damp headache;
psychosis if phlegm
dizziness due to dampness and phlegm
Head Support
the forehead, 4.5 cun misting; facial retained in the head and preventing the clear
lateral to Du-24. paralysis; major yang from rising to brighten the orifices, or
headache point causing frontal headaches.
for frontal and
vertex headache;
other for dizziness
especially with
damp involvement;
Meniere's disease
(qi deficiency with
damol


St-9 Level with the tip of the Blood pressure; • Removes obstructions from the head to
Renying Adam's apple, on the sore throat; asthma;
send Qi downwards: stops hiccup, belching
Person's Welcome goiter; flushed face
anterior border of the and nausea or asthma due to stomach
J. 0.3-0.5 SCM. channel obstruction.
• Removes Masses and resolves swellings:
heat and swelling affecting the stomach
channel with tonsillitis, swollen and sore
throat, adenitis, pharyngitis and swelling of the
thyroid.
• Tonlfles and Regulates Qi: to regulate
excess above and deficiency below.
St-10 At the midpoint of the Sore throat; asthma; • Descends Lung Qi, Benefits throat and neck.
line joining St-9 and St- cough
Shuitu
Water PromiMnce
11, on the anterior border
J. 0.3-0.5 ofthe SCM.
St-11 At the superior border Sore throat; asthma; • Descends Qi, Benefits throat and neck.
neck stiffness;
Qishe of the sternal extremity
QiAbode cough; hiccups
of the clavicle, between
J. 0.3-0.5 the sternal head and
the clavicular head of
the SCM.
St-12 In the midpoint of the Supradavicular • Descends Lung qi, Clears heat from the chest:
fossa pain; cough;
Quepen supraclavicular fossa, used for excess patterns characterized by
Empty Basin asthma
4 cun lateral to the Ren rebellious Stomach Qi going upwards causing
J. 0.3-0.5 meridian. breathlessness and asthma.
• Used for anxiety, nervousness and insomnia
due to a Stomach disharmony.
St-13 At the lower border of Chest and • Descends rebellious Qi, Unbinds the chest.
hypochondrium
Qihu the middle of the clavicle,
QiDoor pain; chest fullness;
4 cun lateral to the Ren hiccups
'\II 0.3-0.5 meridian.
St-14 In the 1st intercostal Chest fullness and • Descends rebellious Qi, Unbinds the chest.
pain; cough
Kufang space, 4 cun lateral to
Slmeroom
the Ren meridian.
" 0.3-0.5
St-15 In the 2nd intercostal Chest and costal • Descends rebellious Qi, Unbinds the chest.
region fullness
Wuyi space, 4 cun lateral to • Benefits the breast, Stops pain.
Room Scream and pain; mastitis;
Ren meridian. asthma
" 0.3-0.5
St-16 In the 3rd intercostal Mastitis; insufficient • Stops coughing and wheezing, Benefits the
Yingchuang lactation breast.
space, 4 cun lateral to
BreastW/fldow
the Ren meridian .
.... 0.3-0.5
St-17 In the 4th intercostal Landmark for • Contraindicated for moxa or acupuncture.
locating points;
Ruzhong space, 4 cun lateral to
no moxa or
-·-
Breast Center
the Ren meridian. acupuncture
St-18 In the 5th intercostal Breast problems; • Stops coughing and wheezing, Benefits the
mastitis; insufficient breast, Reduces swelling: used mostly as a
Rugen space, directly below the
Breast Root lactation
nipple. local point for breast problems, especially
"' 0.3-0.5 in relation to stomach qi with symptoms as
mastitis, PMS swellings and lumps in the
breasts.
• Regulates lactation and can either promote or
reduce it.
St-19 6 cun above the Stomachache; • Harmonizes the middle jiao, Descends Qi,
vomiting; gastritis Stops cough and wheezing.
Burong umbilicus, 2 cun lateral
Not Contained (stuck food):
to Ren-14. upper abdominal
J. 0.5-0.8 distension
St-20 5 cun above the Abdominal • Harmonizes the middle jiao, Descends
distension; gastric rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi.
Changman umbilicus, 2 cun lateral
Assuming pain; vomiting
to Ren-13.
FuHness
J. 0.5-1.0
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St-21 4 cun above the Stomachache; • Regulates Stomach Qi: for excess patterns
stomach ulcers; including nausea or vomiting, burning
Liangmen umbilicus, 2 cun lateral
Beam Door gastritis; nervous
to Ren-12. stomach; nausea;
sensation in the epigastrium, epigastric pain.
0.8-1.0 vomiting; secondary
' back up support
point used with
Ren-12
St-22 3 cun above the Abdominal • Regulates Qi, Stops pain, Regulates the
distension; lack of
Guanmen umbilicus, 2 cun lateral intestines, Benefits urination.
Pass Gate appetite
to Ren-11.
0.8-1.0
'St-23 2 cun above the Gastric pain; • Harmonizes the middle jiao, Transfonms
indigestion;
Taiyi umbilicus, 2 cun lateral Phlegm, Calms the Mind.
Supreme Unity irritability
to Ren-10.
0.7-1.0
'
St-24 1 cun above the Gastric pain; • Hanmonizes the Stomach, Transforms Phlegm,
Huaroumen vomiting; mania
umbilicus, 2 cun lateral Calms the Mind, Stops vomiting.
Slippery Flesh
Gate to Ren-9.
0.7-1.0
'St-25 2 cun lateral to the All intestinal • Regulates Intestines: for excess patterns
problems;
Tianshu center of the umbilicus. of the stomach manifesting in abdominal
Heavenly Pillar constipation;
gastritis; abdominal problems such as diarrhea, abdominal pain,
0.7-1.2 bloating, abdominal distention.
' distension and
stagnation; diarrhea; • Clears heat from the Stomach and
constipation; low Intestines: for burning sensations in the
back pain as related epigastrium, thirst, constipation, or foul-
to constipation;
vomiting; smelling loose stools and a yellow tongue
colitis; blood in coating.
stools; irregular • Treats acute stomach patterns: for
menstruation; yangming or Qi level patterns with high fever,
edema
thirst, profuse sweating and a full pulse.
• When used with direct moxibustion, it tonifies
and wanms the Spleen and the Intestines, and
is a special point for chronic diarrhea due to
Spleen-yang deficiency.
St-26 1 cun below the Abdominal • Regulates Qi, Stops pain.
pain; hernia;
Walling umbilicus, 2 cun lateral
Outer Mound dysmenorrhea
to Ren-7.
0.7-1.2
'St-27 2 cun below the Spermatorrhea; • Regulates Stomach Qi: for excess patterns of
Daju premature
umbilicus, 2 cun lateral the stomach with lateral abdominal pain and
Big Great ejaculation; inguinal
to Ren-5. hemia genital or hernia pain.
0.7-1.2
'St-28 3 cun below the Opens water • Opens the water passages of the lower
Shuidao passages; edema;
umbilicus, 2 cun lateral burner: stimulates excretion of fluids, for
Water Passage urine retention;
to Ren-4. UTis; menstrual and edema, difficult urination and retention or urine
when caused by an excess pattern.
' 0.7-1.2 fertility problems
related to dampness • Regulates Qi in the lower abdomen:
regulates menses due to stasis of qi or blood.
St-29 4 cun below the Irregular • Relieves Blood Stasis: for blood stasis in the
Guilai umbilicus, 2 cun lateral menstruation;
uterus and irregular menses, dysmenorrhea
Return back dysmenorrhea;
to Ren-3. amenorrhea; with dark clotted blood, amenorrhea due to
0.7-1.2 blood stasis.
' orchitis from blood
or cold stagnation; • Tonlfies and raises Qi: prolapse of the
endometriosis; uterus.
inQuinal hernia
St-30 5 cun below the Diseases of the • Regulates Qi and Blood in the lower
Qichong umbilicus, 2 cun lateral reproductive organs;
abdomen and genitals: for excess patterns
RushingQi essence point;
to Ren-2. impotence; external with abdominal pain, abdominal masses,
0.5-1.0 hernia, swelling of the penis, retention of
' genitalia pain female
or male; retained placenta and swelling of the prostate.
placenta • Promotes Kidney Essence: for impotence.
• Improves Stomach and Spleen Function


St-31 At the crossing point Paralysis of the • Removes obstruction from the channel:
Biguan of the line drawn down lower limb; atrophy
for atrophy syndrome, painful obstruction
Thigh Gate and blockage of
from the AS IS and the muscles of the syndrome, and sequelae of wind-stroke.
the line level with the • Strengthens the Leg: facilitates leg
' 1.0~1.5
lower border of the

thigh and buttock if
at least the thigh is movement and raising of the leg.
pubic symphisis, in the involved
depression on the lateral
side of sartorius, when
the thigh is flexed.
St-32 On the line connecting Lumbar and iliac • Strengthens leg.
Futu the anterior superior region pain; knee
• Expels Wind-heat: urticaria and heat in the
Hidden Rabbit coldness: beriberi;
iliac spine (ASIS) and lower extremities blood.
lateral border of the
' 1.0-1.5
patella, 6 cun above the
motor impairment
and pain
laterosuperior border of
the patella, in muscle
rectus femoris.
St-33 When the knee is flexed, Numbness; • Opens channels, Stops pain, Dispels Wind-
soreness; motor
Yinshi the point is 3 cun above Damp.
YinMarlf.et impairment of leg
the latera superior border and knee
J. 0.7-1.0 of the patella, on the line
joining the laterosuperior
border of the patella and
AS IS.
St-34 When the knee is flexed, Gastritis (stomach); • Subdues Rebellious Qi: for acute patterns
Llangqiu point is 2 cun above the mastitis (meridian); of the Stomach with pain, hiccup, nausea,
Beam Mound diseases of the
laterosuperior border of knee (meridian); vomiting and belching.
J. 0.5-1.0 the patella. excess and hot ST • Open Channels: for painful obstruction
xi-cleft
problems; stuck syndrome of the knee due to exterior
food {needle against dampness, wind and cold from the knee joint.
the flow of the_ giJ
St-35 When the knee is flexed, Numbness and • Invigorate the Channels: for painful
motor impairment of
Dubi the point is at the lower obstruction syndrome of the knee. Used to
Calf Nose the knee
border of the patella, in expel dampness and cold.
J. 0.7-1.0 the depression lateral to
the patellar ligament.
St-36 3 cun below St-35, one Gastritis; ulcers; • Tonifies Qi and Blood: for all cases of
enteritis; all
Zusanli finger breadth from the deficiency of Stomach and Spleen, and to
Three Miles of digestive problems;
!he Leg
anterior crest of the tibia, shock; mania; strengthen the body in debilitated persons
in tibialis anterior. hypertension after chronic disease.
J. 0.5-1.2 (deficiency type);
h~•
• Tonifies the Defensive Qi: used for
allergies; hay prevention of attacks from exterior factors
fever; asthma;
when symptoms include sweating or edema.
cough {deficiency
type); neurasthenia • Brightens eyes: blurred vision or declining
(nervous vision in elderly.
exhaustion); • Regulates the Intestines: for constipation
nausea; vomiting; due to deficiency.
abscess breasts
• Raises the Yang: for prolapse when used with
(channel problem);
insufficient lactation direct moxibustion in combination with Ren-6
and Du-20.
• Expels Wind and Damp from the channels
in painful obstruction syndrome. Can be
used either as a local point for the knee or a
distal point for the wrist.
St-37 3 cun below St-36, one Colitis; and • Regulates the Stomach and Intestines:
problem in the for chronic diarrhea and damp-heat patterns
Shangjuxu finger breadth from the
Upper Great
large intestine;
Emptiness
anterior crest of the tibia, abdominal pain or of the Large Intestine with loose stools and
in the muscle tibialis distension; diarrhea; mucus and blood.
.). 0.5-1.2 • Opens the chest to calm asthma and
anterior. appendicitis;
dysentery like breathlessness.
disorder (any damp-
heat disorder};
hemi legia
St-38 2 cun below St-37, one Perifocal • Opens channels: pain and stiffness of the
inflammation of the shoulder joint.
Tiaokou finger breadth lateral to
Narrow Opening shoulder; frozen
the crest of tibia, midway shoulder; limited
J. 0.5-1.0 between St-35 and ROM; good local
St-41. point
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St-39 3 cun below the St-37, Acute or chronic • Regulates Stomach and Intestines: for
enteritis; paralysis of all patterns of the Small Intestine including
Xiajuxu one finger breadth from
LawsrGreat lower limb; mastitis
the antertor crest of the in some books lower abdominal pain with borborygmi and
Emptiness
tibia, in muscle tibialis flatulence, damp-heat in the Small Intestine
• 0.5-1.0
anterior. with cloudy, dark urtne.
St-40 8 cun superior to the All phlegm • Resolves Phlegm and Dampness: for
situations; coughing;
Fenglong external malleolus, two profuse expectoration from the chest, lumps
Abundant Bulge asthma (excess or
finger breadth lateral to deficient; but with under the skin, thyroid lumps and uterus
• 0.5-1.0
luo-ronnect
St-38. phlegm); abundant
mucous; phlegm
lumps, phlegm misting the mind causing
mental disturbances or dizziness and
nodules; damp muzziness of the head.
headache with tight
• Opens the chest and relieves asthma in
band around head;
vertigo; swelling phlegm patterns.
of the limbs; any • Calms the Mind: for phlegm misting the mind
significant swelling causing anxiety, fears and phobias.
• Relaxes the chest: for bruising of the chest
and rtb-cage injuries.
St-41 On the dorsum of the Disease of foot • Opens channels: for painful obstruction
and soft tissues;
Jiexi foot, at the midpoint of syndrome of the foot to remove cold-damp. Is
Dispersing stream good distal point on
the transverse crease the ST meridian; frequently used for ankle problems.
• 0.5-0.7
jing-river
of the ankle, in the
depression between
ankle joint pain;
motor impairment;
• Clears Stomach-heat: burning epigastrtc pain
and thirst or headache or sore throats due to
the tendons of muscle dizziness and stomach heat.
vertigo
extensor digitorum
longus and hallucis
longus, approximately at
the level of the tip ofthe
external malleolus.
St-42 Distal to St-41 , at the Pain in upper • Tonifies the Stomach and Spleen.
teeth; facial
Chongyang highest point of the • Powerfully tonifies the middle burner and
Rushing Yang paralysis; muscular
dorsum of the foot, in the atrophy and motor dispels cold from the joints.
• 0.3-0.5
avoid artery
depression between the
2nd and 3rd metatarsal
impairment of
the foot
'"'" bones and cuneiform
bone.
St-43 In the depression distal Facial edema; • Expels Wind and Heat from the joints in painful
Xiangu to the junction of the conjunctivitis with
obstruction syndrome.
Sinking Valley heat
2nd and 3rd metatarsal
• 0.3-0.5
shu-stream
bones .
St-44 Proximal to the web Upper toothache; • Clears heat from the Stomach: for febrtle
Neiting margin between the trigeminal neuralgia;
diseases, epistaxis, gastrtc pain, acid
lnnerCourtyarcl gastric pain;
2nd and 3rd toes, in stomach heat regurgitation, abdominal distention.
• 0.3-0.5
ying-spring
the depression distal
and lateral to the 2nd
from overeating;
acid reflux with
• Expels Wind from the face: toothache,
pain in the face, trigeminal neuralgia, facial
metatarsodigital joint. heat involved; paralysis, deviation of the mouth, sore throat.
hot diarrhea and
• Promotes Digestion: diarrhea, dysentery.
constipation; sore
throat and tonsillitis
combined with
digestive symptoms;
urn disorders
St-45 On the lateral side of the Tonsillitis; febrile • Calms the Mind: for excess patterns such
Lidui disease with heat;
2nd toe, .1 cun postertor as Stomach-fire resulting in Heart-fire, with
Strict Exchange toothache (bleed);
to the comer of the nail. facial inflammation; insomnia, irritability.
• 0.1 or bleed
jing-well
distal point for
any yangming
• Clears Heat and brightens the eyes.
face problems;
dream-disturbed
sleep; sore throat
and hoarse voice;
mania; coldness in
the leg and foot
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SPLEEN Spleen (Sp)- Foot Taiyin
.,.__ __,....- Sp-20

....P...----+-Sp-19
1+---+- Sp-18
e..-~r----+- Sp-17
---Sp-21
-
A.
-
Sp-9---+--
Sp-8--+--
-
-
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Spleen (Sp)- Foot Taiyin SPLEEN
Sp-1 On the medial side of Any kind of • Regulates Blood in cases of excess in the
bleeding; especially Spleen or Stomach, especially in blood stasis
Ylnbai the great toe, .1 cun
Hidden White uterine (mostly
posterior to the corner of from deficiency); in the uterus.
0.1 or bleed the nail. watery, thin, scanty • Used with direct moxa to stop bleeding from
'
jing-well menorrhagia; any part of the body.
bleeding of Gl tract • Mental restlessness and depression due in
(most common
excess patterns due to blood stasis.
places for SP
related bleeding);
mental diseases
(SP overthinking);
continuous nose
bleeds; blood
in stool; dream-
disturbed sleep;
convulsions
Sp-2 On the medial side of Used for fever • Clears Heat in excess patterns to cause
because the ying
Dadu the great toe, distal sweating in febrile diseases.
Groat Metropolis spring point; used
and inferior to the first locally for gout; foot
0.1-0.3 metatarso-digital joint,
'
ying-spring
at the junction of the red
pain; and cold feet
and white skin.

Sp-3 Proximal and inferior Headache from • Tonifies the Spleen in cases of deficiency:
damp; stomach includes stimulating mental faculties
Taibai to the head of the first
Greater White or gastric pain;
metatarsal bone, at the abdominal associated with Spleen function that is
0.3-0.5 junction of the red and weakened by excess mental work.
'
shu-stream, yuan
white skin.
distension; usually
due to damp; • Resolves dampness in 3 )laos: for
sluggishness damp symptoms of confused thinking, muzziness of
feeling; mental
the head, stuffiness.
obsessions (can't let
it go}; cloying kind of • Treats chronic retention of phlegm in the
thing; like emotional Lungs.
dampness; deficient • Strengthens and straightens the spine.
type constipation or
diarrhea
Sp-4 In the depression distal Fullness in chest • Tonifies Spleen and Stomach
and abdomen;
Gongsun and inferior to the base • For excess patterns of the Stomach and
Grandfather great point for
Grandson
of the first metatarsal stomachache; Spleen: dampness in the epigastrium, stasis
bone, at the junction of acute and chronic of blood in the Stomach, Stomach-heat and
' 0.5-0.8
luo-cormect the red and white skin. enteritis; vomiting;
endometriosis;
nausea or vomiting and stops abdominal pain.
• Opens the Chong: regulates menstruation
amenorrhea (stuck
and stops excessive bleeding.
type); intestines like
a drum; abdominal
pain and distension;
Liv invading the
SP; borborygmus;
great point for
gynecological
roblems
Sp-5 In the depression distal Edema; diseases • Painful obstruction syndrome: for
Shangqiu of ankle and
and inferior to the medial dampness, especially of the knee or ankle.
Gold Mound surrounding soft
malleolus, midway tissue
0.2-0.3 between the tuberosity
'
jing-river
of the navicular bone
and the tip of the medial
malleolus.
Sp-6 3 cun directly above Diseases of • Tonifies Spleen and Stomach, Resolves
Sanylnjlao the tip of the medial reproductive
Dampness: for diarrhea, distension, and weak
Three Yin Meeting system; distension
malleolus, on the or pain in stomach conditions.
0.5-1.0 posterior border of the • Harmonizes the Liver, Regulates menses,
'
contraindicated for
pregnancy
medial aspect of the
abdomen; diarrhea;
hemiplegia; and harmonizes the lower jlao: for irregular
tibia. neurasthenia; menstruation, and any reproductive problems.
eczema; urticaria;
deficient and
• Calms the Mind, Moves the Blood.
weak conditions • Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain.
of SP and ST;
-
borborygmus; poor
digestion; irregular
menstruation;
almost any
reproductive system
rob Iem
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SPLEEN Spleen (Sp)- Foot Taiyin

Sp-7 3 cun above Sp-6, on Abdominal • Tonifies Spleen, Resolves Dampness.
Lougu the line joining the tip distension; bloody
stools; mental
• Regulates menses, Harmonizes the Spleen,
Leaking Valley
of the medial malleolus disorders; dream- Moves the blood.
and Sp-9.
' 0.5-1.0 disturbed sleep;
convulsions
Sp-8 3 cun below Sp-9, on Irregular • Removes obstructions and stops pain:
Diji menstruation;
the line joining the tip acute excess patterns including dysmenorrhea
Earth Pivot dysmenorrhea;
of the medial malleolus irregular of either acute or chronic nature.
and Sp-9. • Regulates the uterus, stops pain by moving
' 0.5-1.0
xi-cleft
menstruation;
edema of the legs or blood and reducing blood stasis.
abdomen; nocturnal
emissions; stuck
food; emotional
staanation
Sp-9 On the lower border of Distension and pain • Resolves Dampness in the lower burner:
Yinlingquan the medial condyle of the of the abdomen;
damp-cold or damp-heat with symptoms of
Yin Mound Spring ascites; edema;
tibia, in the depression retention of urine; difficult urination, retention of urine, painful
-
0.5-1.0
'
he-sea
on the medial border of
the tibia.
incontinence of
urine; irregular
urination, cloudy urination, vaginal discharge,
diarrhea, mucus in the stools and edema of
menstruation due the legs or abdomen.
to damp; knee
• Painful obstruction of the knee.
pain; diarrhea with
undigested food;
pain in the genitals;
main diuretic point
with Ren-9; main
oint for leukorrhea
Sp-10 When the knee is flexed, All skin diseases • Cools the Blood: for blood heat patterns
Xuehai the point is 2 cun above (especially
causing skin diseases such as eczema,
Sea of Blood redness and
the mediosuperior itchiness); irregular urticaria and rashes. Also used for
0.5-1.2 border of the patella, on menorrhagia or metrorrhagia when due to heat
' the bulge of the medial
menstruation;
dermatitis; in the blood.
portion of the muscle menstrual and • Removes Blood Stasis: for stagnant
quadriceps femoris. uterine bleeding
blood especially in the uterus, including
disorders (from heat
in blood) painful or irregular periods, chronic or acute
dysmenorrhea.
Sp-11 6 cun above Sp-1 0, on Dysuria; enuresis; • Regulates urination, Drains Damp, Clears
Jimen the line drawn from Sp- lower extremities
Heat.
Winnower paralysis and pain;
10 to Sp-12. muscular atrophy
0.5
'
Sp-12
1.0
Superior to the lateral Abdominal pain; • Nourishes Yin: for Kidney deficiency.
Chongmen end of the groove, on the hernia; dysuria • Painful obstruction syndrome of the hip.
Rushing Door
lateral side of the femoral
0.5-1.0 artery, at the level of
' the upper border of the
symphisis pubis, 3.5 cun
lateral to Ren-2.
Sp-13 .7 cun laterosuperior to Lower abdominal • Regulates Qi, Stops pain .
pain; hernia
Fushe Sp-12, 4 cun lateral to
Bowel Abode
the Ren meridian.
0.5-1.0
'Sp-14 1.3 cun below Sp-15, 4 Pain around • Regulates Qi, Subdues Rebellion, Warms and
umbilical region;
Fujie cun lateral to the Ren benefits lower jiao.
Abdominal Bind hernia; diarrhea;
meridian, on the lateral constipation
0.5-1.0 side of the muscle rectus
' abdominis.
Sp-15 4 cun lateral to the Abdominal pain • Strengthens Spleen Function: for chronic
and distension;
Daheng center of the umbilicus, constipation due to deficiency.
Big Horizontsl constipation;
S1roke
lateral to the muscle diarrhea; dysentery • Strengthens Limbs: for cold or weak limbs.
rectus abdominis. • Resolves Dampness: for chronic diarrhea
0.7-1.2
' with mucus in the stools due to deficiency.
• Regulates Qi: promotes the smooth flow of
Liver qi manifesting in abdominal pain.
Sp-16 3 cun above Sp-15, 4 Abdominal pain; • Regulates the Intestines.
diarrhea; dysentery;
Fuai cun lateral to Ren-11.
Abdominal constipation
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Lament
0.5-1.0
'
I
Spleen (Sp)- Foot Taiyin SPLEEN
Sp-17 In the 5th intercostal Chest and • Reduces food stagnation, Promotes digestion.
hypochondriac
Shidou space, 6 cun lateral to
Food Hole fullness and pain
the Ren meridian.
"' 0.3-0.5
Sp-18 In the 4th intercostal Insufficient • Regulates and Descends Qi, Benefits the
lactation; chest
Tianxi space, 6 cun lateral to breast, Promotes lactation.
Heavens Ravine and hypochondriac
the Ren meridian. fullness and pain;
'> 0.3-0.5 hiccups; mastitis
Sp-19 In the 3rd intercostal Chest and • Regulates Qi, Subdues rebellion.
hypochondriac
Xiongxiang space, 6 cun lateral to
Chest Village fullness and pain
the Ren meridian.
"' 0.3-0.5
Sp-20 In the 2nd intercostal Chest and • Regulates Qi, Descends Qi.
Zhourong space, 6 cun lateral to hypochondriac
AI/ Round fullness and pain;
Flourishing
the Ren meridian. cough; hiccups
" 0.3-0.5
Sp-21 On the mid-axillary line, General body • Moves Blood in the connecting channels:
Dabao 6 cun below the axilla, in soreness; excess in for muscular pain moving throughout the body.
Great Wrapping the luo vessels
the 6th intercostal space,
... 0.3-0.5 midway between the
axilla and the free end of
the 11th rib.
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HEART Heart (Ht) - Hand Shaoyin
•
~·
-.
Ht-8
--
~
AIL
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7 . 5 ~ 6 . Ren-14 . Ub-15 ,ill&
Heart (Ht) - Hand Shaoyin HEART
,,. Ht-1 When the upper arm is Arthritis; local o Nourishes Heart Yin and Clears deficiency
shoulder joint heat: for dry mouth, night sweating, mental
Jiquan abducted, the point is in
problems; generally
r'. Summit Spring
the center of the axilla, for armpit problems;
restlessness, and insomnia.
0.5-1.0 on the medial side of the o Also used in sequelae of wind-stroke for
~
'
avoid artery
axillary artery.
not very common
paralysis of the arm.
-·
Ht-2 When the elbow is Cardiac and o Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain.
hypochondriac
Qingling flexed, the point is 3 cun
Green Spirit pain; shoulder and
above the medial end arm pain
0.3-0.5 of the transverse cubital
~
' crease (Ht-3), in the
groove medial to muscle
biceps brachii.
~ Neurasthenia;
Ht-3 When the elbow is o Clears Heat: for Heart-fire or Heart deficiency
psychosis;
Shaohai flexed, the point is in heat.
Lesser Sea intercostal
~ the depression between o Calms the Mind: for epilepsy, depression,
neuralgia; ulnar
0.5-1.0 the medial end of the mental retardation or hypomania due to Heart
'he-sea transverse cubital crease
neuralgia; important
for hand tremors; fire.
good for trembling
""""' of the elbow and the
medial epicondyle of the and shaking from
Parkinson's;
~ humerus. cardiac/chest pain;
ain in axilla
Ht-4 When the palm faces Aphasia; main o Unblocks obstructions from the Heart channel:
""""'
- Lingdao
Spirit Pathway
upward, the point is on point for speaking
difficulties;
for spasm and neuralgia of the forearm and
the radial side of the bradycardia; arthritis of the elbow and wrist.
~
0.3-0.5 tendon of muscle flexor
,. '
Jtng-nver
carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun
hysterical aphasia;
stuttering due to
~ above the transverse emotional issues;
nervous anxiety;
crease of the wrist.
uptight nervousness
,a Ht-5 When the palm faces Palpitations; o Main point to tonify Heart Qi: for all
dizziness; bluny
< Tongli upward, the point is on symptoms of Heart-qi deficiency and
Penetrating the vision; sore throat;
Interior
the radial side of the sudden voice loss; especially aphasia due to its effect on the
~
tendon of m. flexor carpi aphasia with stiff tongue.
0.3-0.5
'
luo-connect
ulnaris, 1 cun above the
transverse crease of
tongue; wrist and
elbow pain
o Benefits the Bladder: for Heart fire causing
heat in the Urinary Bladder via the Small
~
- the wrist. Intestine channel with symptoms of thirst,
bitter taste, insomnia, tongue ulcers, burning
-
.~
on urination and hematuria.
- Ht-6 When the palm faces Night sweats; o Nourishes Heart yin: for Heart yin deficiency
nosebleed; cardiac
Yin xi upward, the point is on with symptoms including night sweating, dry
Yin's Crovice pain; hysteria
the radial side of the mouth, insomnia.
0.3-0.5 tendon of m. flexor carpi Clears Heart-fire and Heart yin deficiency
r@ll..
-
'
xl-cleft
ulnaris, 0.5 cun above
o
heat: for mental restlessness and feelings of
the transverse crease of heat from deficiency.
~ the wrist.
Ht-7 At the ulnar end of the Palpitations; absent o Calms the Mind: for any Heart pattern and
mindedness;
~ Shenmen transverse crease of the nourishes Heart blood with symptoms of
Spirit Gate insomnia; excessive
wrist, in the depression dreaming due to HT anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, palpitation,
0.3-0.5 on the radial side of the cardiac pain and hysteria and a pale tongue.
Alllll '
shu-stream, yuan
tendon of muscle flexor
or Liv fire; angina
and cardiac pain;
carpi ulnaris. mental illness of
any kind; dementia;
~
mania; irritability
-· and insomnia; main
point for insomnia;
~ hysteria
Ht·8 When the palm faces Tachycardia; o Clears Heat in the Heart: for both excess
Shaofu dysuria; enuresis;
upward, the point is
"""' Lesser Palace
between the 4th and 5th
itching of the groin;
sweaty palms
and deficiency heat patterns of the Heart with
symptoms of insomnia, vivid dreams, thirst,
0.3-0.5 metacarpal bones. When bitter taste, mental restlessness or hypomania,
f"' '
ying-spring
a fist is made, the point dark urine, tongue ulcers, and a Red tongue
is where the tip of the with redder tip and yellow coating.
~ little finger rests. • Calms the Mind: for more excess patterns
.,
-- including schizophrenia and psychosis.
,.- Ht·9 On the radial side of
Shaochong the little finger, .1 cun
Coma; apoplectic
hysteria
o For excess patterns of the Heart with Heat:
including wind-stroke due to internal wind.
Lesser Surge
posterior to the corner of
,<!1!!1 0.1 or bleed the nail.
'
jing-well
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SMALL INTESTINE Small Intestine (SI}- Hand Taiyang ~
,
51-12--=~tJ~:=:::~~
51-10-
51-11--+-+--+lr--
51-9--+-+~
51-6-----
51-5-----
51-4------
51-3------
51-2------
51-1-------
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Small Intestine (SI) - Hand Taiyang SMALL INTESTINE
Sl-1 On the ulnar side of the Mastitis; insufficient• Expels Wind-heat: for exterior attacks,
-"
lactations; especially when the symptoms affect the head
Shaoze little finger, about .1 cun
f'lll>l Lesser Marsh
posterior to the corner of
sometimes for PMS
and neck, causing stiff neck and headache.
breast tenderness;
.1- 0.1 or bleed the nail. swollen breasts Also used to treat tonsillitis from invasion of
jing-well exterior wind-heat.
f'lll>l including benign
breast lumps and • Opens the orifices and promote resuscitation:
,_ fibrocystic lumps; as
jing well point can
for internal wind and phlegm blocking the
orifices and causing sudden unconsciousness,
be used for loss of
consciousness as in wind-stroke.
~ • Used as a distal point for channel problems of
the neck including chronic stiff neck or acute
torticollis.
(31._
• Promotes lactation: when lactation is inhibited
by the presence of some pathogenic factor or
-
~ stagnation.
,_ Sl-2 When a loose fist is Numb fingers; • Clears Heat: for both interior and exterior heat
febrile diseases; patterns, especially when the neck and eyes
Qiangu made, the point is on
Front Valley tinnitus
the ulnar side, distal to are affected and also to clear interior heat from
-
-1- 0.3-0.5 the 5th MP joint, at the the Small intestine, or acute febrile diseases.
-~ ying-spring
junction of the red and Also for clearing heat in the Urinary Bladder
white skin. with burning on urination.
/.,.. Sl-3
Houxi
When a loose fist is
made, the point is on the
Seizures; psychosis; • Opens the Governing Vessel: for all
mania; all kinds of
symptoms of the Du channel including
Back Stream sweating; stiff neck;
ulnar side, proximal to low back pain (acute
eliminating interior wind from the channel with
r4' J, 0.5-0.7 the 5th MP joint, at the and chronic); mania; convulsions, tremors, epilepsy, stiff neck, and
J shu-stream
end of the transverse malaria; night giddiness and headache. In combination with
crease at the junction sweats; tinnitus; Ub-62 it can be used to affect the whole spine
~
deafness (meridian
/ of the red and white and back in both acute and chronic cases.
related); the
and skin. strongest distal point • Eliminates Exterior Wind: for both wind-heat
~ and wind-cold when there are symptoms
on the Sl meridian
- affecting the neck and head such as stiff neck,
~ occipital headache, aches down the spine and
·- back, and chills and fever.
• Benefits the sinews and tendons: especially
~ along the Du, Small Intestine and Bladder
- channels. In particular, for the upper more
~ than the lower back area along the Small
-
1"1110..
Intestine and Bladder channels. More for
acute than chronic conditions.
• Clears the Mind: helps strengthen the mind to
face up to choices and difficult decisions.
~ Sl-4 On the ulnar side of the Wrist pain; neck • Unblocks the Channels: mostly used for
- Wangu
Wrist Bone
palm, in the depression rigidity; finger
contracture
channel problems ofthe Small Intestine
between the base of the including painful obstruction syndrome of the
~
.1- 0.3- 0.5 fifth metacarpal bone wrist or elbow.
-~
r4' "''" and the triquetra! bone. • Clears Damp-heat: for jaundice from
damp-heat obstructing the Gallbladder,
hypochondriac pain or cholecystitis.
Sl-5 At the ulnar end of the Hand and wrist pain; • Clears the Mind: helpful in distinguishing
~'
febrile diseases
Yanggu transverse crease on correct action, direction, due to providing a
Yang Valley
the dorsal aspect of the sense of clarity.
-~ .1- 0.3-0.5 wrist, in the depression • Unblocks the channel.
jing-river
-~
between the styloid • Expels Exterior Damp-heat: eliminates
process of the ulna and dampness from the knees when they are
~
the triquetra! bone. swollen and hot.
Sl-6 Dorsal to the head of Pain in shoulder and • Benefits the sinews and unblocks the
f"'!!!!l, back; arthritis; main
Yanglao the ulna. When the palm channels: used for any channel problems of
-- Nourishing the Old
faces the chest, the point
point for acute low
back sprains; used a the Small intestine, particularly when there
I~ .J.. 0.3-0.5 is in the bony cleft on the lot for whiplash is tightness of the tendons and ligaments
xi-cleft
radial side of the styloid causing stiff neck and shoulders.
process of the ulna. • Brightens eyes: benefits the eyesight in
-~
patterns related to Heart or Small Intestine.
.,
~~
Sl-7 On the line joining Sl-5 Headache; spastic • Unblocks the channel: treats any channel
--·
~ Zhizheng and Sl-8, 5 cun above elbow and fingers
problem, especially related to elbow problems.
. ~ Branch to Heart
Sl-5. • Calms the Mind: for severe anxiety affecting
Channel
the Heart.
J. 0.5-0.6
·' luo-connect
• Treats thyroid phlegm swellings.

SMALL INTESTINE Small Intestine {SI)- Hand Taiyang

Sl-8 When the elbow is Headache; nape • Clears Damp-heat: effective in treating acute
Xiaohai
SmaHintestine
flexed, the point is pain; shoulder arm
and neck pain;
located in the depression epilepsy
swelling of the glands of the neck and parotitis .
• Removes obstruction from the channel: painful
....,.
Sea
between the olecranon obstruction syndrome of the elbow and neck.
"' 0.3-0.5 of the ulna and the
he-sea o Calms the Mind: heart patterns with anxiety. ~
medial epicondyle of the
Sl-9
humerus.
Posterior and inferior to Scapula pain • Benefits the shoulder, Unblocks the channels,
..
lf!!!i';
-
Jianzhen the shoulder joint. When Stops pain: local point for painful obstruction
Upright Shoulder
the arm is adducted, syndrome of the shoulder.
.j. 0.5-1.0 the point is 1 cun above
the posterior end of the
axillary fold.
Sl-10 When the arm is Swelling shoulders; o Benefits the shoulder, Unblocks the channels,
Naoshu adducted, the point is shoulder and arm
Stops pain: local point for painful obstruction t!&
Upper Arm Hollow pain
directly above Sl-9, in syndrome of the shoulder.
the depression inferior to
-
J. 0.5-1.0
~
the scapular spine.
Sl-11 In the infrascapular Pain in the o Benefits the shoulder, Unblocks the channels,
Tianzong shoulder; insufficient
fossa, at the junction of Stops pain, Benefits the breast: local point for
Heavenly lactations
the upper and middle
Attribution
third of the distance
painful obstruction syndrome of the shoulder.
.-
-
J. 0.5-1.0
between the lower
border of the scapular ,...,.
spine and the inferior
angle of the scapula.
Sl-12 In the center of the Scapula pain; • Benefits the shoulder, Unblocks the channels,
Bingfeng shoulder and arm
suprascapular fossa, Expels the Wind: local point for painful
GraspingtheWmd motor impairment
directly above Sl-11. obstruction syndrome of the shoulder. ~
J. 0.5-0.7 When the arm is lifted,
the point is at the site of
~:
the depression.
Sl-13 On the medial extremity Scapula pain and • Benefits the shoulder and scapula: local
-
stiffness
Quyuan of the suprascapular point for painful obstruction syndrome of the
Crooked Wall
fossa, about midway shoulder. """'
J. 0.3-0.5 between Sl-1 0 and the
"" 0.3-0.5 spinous process of the
2nd thoracic vertebra.
Sl-14 3 cun lateral to the lower Shoulder and back o Benefits the shoulder and scapula, Stops pain, ~
pain; neck stiffness
Jianwaishu border of the spinous Expels Wind: local point for painful obstruction
Outer Shoulder and pain
Shu
process of the 1st syndrome of the shoulder and trapezius. ~
thoracic vertebra where
J. 0.3-0.7
Du-13 is located.
Sl-15 2 cun lateral to the lower Cough; asthma; o Unblocks the channels, Stops pain, Descends
A!!
Jlanzhongzhu pain in shoulder and Lung Qi: local point for painful obstruction
border of the spinous
......
Middle Shoulder arm; hemoptysis
Shu process of the 7th syndrome of the shoulder and neck. ~-
J. 0.3 0.6
cervical vertebra.
Sl-16 In the lateral aspect of Tinnitus; stiff neck; o Benefits the ear, throat, and voice, Unblocks
Tianchuang loss of voice
the neck, in the posterior the channels, Stops pain, Clears Heat.
Heeven Window
border of the SCM,
J. 0.3-0.7 posterior and superior
Sl-17
to Ll-18.
Posterior to the angle Difficulty hearing;
difficulty swallowing;
• Resolves Damp-heat: for both interior and
.,.
Tianrong of the mandible, in exterior damp-heat and is indicated in swelling
Heavenly sometimes goiter;
the depression on the of the cervical glands, parotitis and tonsillitis. ,til£
Appearance tonsillitis
anterior border of the
J. 0.5-0.7
SCM. ,.,..,
...
Sl-18 Directly below the Trigeminal o Expels Wind, Relieves Pain: local point
Quanliao outer canthus, in the neuralgia; facial for treating facial paralysis, tics or trigeminal
Zygomatic Crevice paralysis; toothache
depression on the lower neuralgia.
in upper jaw
J. 0.5-0.8 border of the zygomatic
bone.
Sl-19 Anterior to the tragus and Tinnitus; difficulty o Benefits the ear: local point for tinnitus and !1llf§-
Tinggong posterior to the condyloid hearing; jaw deafness.
Ustening Palace
process of the mandible,
in the depression formed
problems like TMJ;
otitis media ..-
-
J. 0.5-1.0when
mouth is open when the mouth i• onan.
4
~
Urinary Bladder (Ub)- Foot Taiyang URINARY BLADDER
:::..----- Ub-7
---T-- Ub-8
--+..--- Ub-9
.74--- Ub-10
----......:::""=::::---- Ub-11
Ub-41 ----tY~~~W::~ ---'=-.;:----.....,.~- Ub-12
Ub-42--++~-~ ----......:.,----;-- Ub-13
Ub-43 ---+-+-~......- ------.....>..,;:--+-- Ub-14
Ub-44-+--t--H-T-- ------f---+-- Ub-15
Ub-45-~~~-~~~; ~---1--'l\------+-- Ub-16
Ub-46---H~~~~ ----,-"""""'--~----- Ub-17
Ub-47----~~~~~. -+--+---Ub-18
Ub-48--~~~~ --+---+------- Ub-19
Ub-49 ----t-ffi.~ -+----+------- Ub-20
Ub-50 ----+--i'Z~ -+----+------- Ub-21
Ub-51------t--'--- +-----+-------- Ub-22
Ub-52 -------,r---- .J-----+------- Ub-23
------+------- Ub-24
Ub-53 ---==-+------- Ub-25
~----'-1,--------- Ub-26
Ub-31---1f+---t--->Gr"4• ---..::...._--t-------Ub-27
Ub-32 Ub-28
Ub-33 Ub-29
Ub-34 Ub-30
Ub-35~""!""r~l---7~t)
- I f - - - - Ub-38
~---Ub-39
-+---- Ub-55
-+----- Ub-56
-+---- Ub-57
1~'-------- Ub-58
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URINARY BLADDER Urinary Bladder (Ub)- Foot Taiyang

Ub-1 0.1 cun superior to the Any eye problems; o Expels Exterior Wind and Clears Heat: for
blindness; blurring;
Jingming inner canthus. conjunctivitis and runny eyes due to exterior ,toliic.
EyeBrightn&ss itchy canthus
wind, red, painful, swollen and dry eyes due
to Liver-fire, and stops pain and itching due to
' 0.3-0.7
slowly,w/o
thrusting, lifting, or
heat. ~
--
rotating o Treats insomnia and somnolence by opening
the Yin and Yang Qiao vessels. ,-
Ub-2 On the medial extremity Headache (local o Expels Wind from the face and removes
point); acute
Zanzhu of the eyebrow, or on the obstructions from the channel: for facial
Collecting conjunctivitis;
Bomboo
supraorbital notch. excessive tearing; paralysis, facial tics and trigeminal neuralgia.
excessive twitching; o Brightens the eyes and soothes the Liver: for
sub- .1. 0.3-0.5
good point for sinus any Liver pattern affecting the eyes such as
or bleed
allergies; hay fever; floaters in the eyes, red eyes, blurred vision,
sinus headaches
and persistent headaches around or behind
the eyes.
Ub-3 Directly above the medial Headache; o Expels Wind, Clears the head, Stops pain,
"""'"
--
giddiness; nasal jlflf!
Meichong end of the eyebrow, 0.5 Benefits the eyes and nose.
Eyebrow Surging obstruction
cun within the anterior
,.,., 0.3-0.5 hairline between Du-24
and Ub-4.
Ub-4 1.5 cun lateral to Du-24 Headache; nasal o Expels Wind, Clears the head, Stops pain,
obstruction;
Quchai at the junction of the Benefits the eyes and nose.
..,_,
Deviating Tum
0.3-0.5
medial 1/3 and lateral
2/3 of the distance from
Du-24 to St-8.
epistaxis; blurry and
failed vision
Ale
Ub-5 10.5 cun lateral to Du-23, Headache; blurry o Subdue Interior Wind: a local point to treat
vision; epilepsy; ,.d1i'
Wuchu or 0.5 cun directly above epilepsy, convulsions or rigidity of the spine in
FivePfaces convulsion
Ub-4. children during a febrile disease.
sub-+ 0.3-0.5 o Restores Consciousness: for acute attacks of ~
interior wind with unconsciousness.
Ub-6 1.5 cun posterior to Ub- Rhinitis (nasal o Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Benefits the eyes ~...,
Chengguang obstruction); any
5, 1.5 cun lateral to the and nose.
ReceMng Light nose problem
sub- J. 0.3-0.5
DU meridian. ,....,..
Ub-7 1.5 cun posterior to Ub- Headache; nasal o Dispels Wind: for both exterior and interior
obstruction; ~
Tongtian 6, 1.5 cun lateral to the wind patterns of the head causing severe
rhinorrhea
..
Reaching Heaven
DU meridian. headache or facial paralysis, dizziness,
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 vertigo. A local point for vertex headaches due ,II/IE.
to liver yang rising or liver-wind or Liver-blood
deficiency.
o Subdues interior wind: local point for
convulsions and unconsciousness.
o For the eyes and nose, rhinitis. AS!
Ub-8 1.5 cun posterior to Ub- Dizziness; blurry o Benefits sensory organs, Transforms Phlegm,
vision; mania; ;II§
Luoque 7, 1.5 cun lateral to the Calms the Mind.
Declining
tinnitus
C<Jnnection
DU meridian.
...,_, 0.3-0.5
,..e
Ub-9 1.3 cun lateral to Du-17, Occipital headache; o Expels Wind and Cold, Stops pain, Benefits
stiffness and ~
Yuzhen on the lateral side of the nose and eyes.
Jade Pillow soreness in back of
the superior border of neck; pharyngitis;
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 the EOP. URis; common cold; ~
seizures (wind)
Ub-10 1.3 cun lateral to Du-15, With common cold; o Expels Wind: for both exterior and interior
bronchitis; with Ati
Tianzhu in the depression on wind in the head, for occipital or vertex
Heaven Pillar
pleurisy can be
the lateral aspect of the needled if tender; headache from any origin. Also for wind
0.5-0.8 trapezius muscle. neck and back pain causing stiff neck and headache due to wind- A':
' cold invasion.
o Subdues Interior Wind: for occipital ,......
headaches deriving from Liver wind rising.
o Clears the brain: stimulates memory and
concentration. !llf/ff'!·
o Increases vision, especially due to Kidney
deficiency.
~
o Invigorates the lower back: for bilateral
6
acute lower backache.
.,..
Ub-11 1.5 cun lateral to Du-13, Common cold; • Nourishes Blood: for generalized muscular
bronchitis; pleurisy;
Dazhu at the level of the lower ache due to blood not nourishing the muscles.
GnnJtShuttle can use for taiyang
border of the spinous stage disease
• Releases the Exterior: for wind-cold or wind-
" 0.5-0.7 process ofT1. (some say it is best heat.
used before the • Nourishes the Bones: promotes bone
pathogen gets into formation and prevent bone degeneration in
the organ); URis like
the elderty or in chronic arthritis. Also treats
wind-heat
contractions of the tendons.
Ub-12 1.5 cun lateral to the DU Bronchitis; asthma; • For beginning stage of exterior invasion of
pleurisy; night
Fengmen meridian, at the level of wind-cold or wind-heat with symptoms of stuffy
Wind Door sweats; pulmonary
the lower border of the TB; steaming nose, sneezing, chills, aversion to cold and
... 0.5-0.7 spinous process of T2 . bone syndrome headache.
(severe kidney yin
defiCiency); spitting
blood from lungs;
any kind of cough;
fullness in chest;
throat blockage;
anything that affects
lunas
Ub-13 1.5 cun lateral to Du-12, Cough; asthma; • For both exterior and interior patterns
chest pain; spitting
Feishu at the level of the lower of the lung, especially including cough,
Lung Back Shu blood
border of the spinous breathlessness or asthma.
.... 0.5-0.7 process ofT3 . • Clears Heat from the Lungs: for acute
bronchitis or pneumonia, high fever,
thirst, a cough with sticky yellow sputum,
breathlessness, restlessness, a rapid pulse
and a red tongue body with a thick dry yellow
coating.
• Tonifies Lung Qi: for chronic deficiency of
lung qi or lung yin.
Ub-14 1.5 cun lateral to the DU Neurasthenia • For Heart conditions, including arrhythmia,
(nervous system
Jueyinshu meridian, at level with tachycardia, angina pectoris and coronary
Tennlnal Yin Shu exhaustion);
the lower border of the seizures; psychosis; heart disease.
" 0.5-0.7 spinous process ofT4. hysteria; absent-
mindeclness; any
mental problems;
very good insomnia
point; mania;
memory loss;
oaloitations
Ub-15 1.5 cun lateral to the Cardiac pain; loss of • Calms the Mind: for nervous anxiety
memory; palpitation;
Xinshu Du-11, at the level of and insomnia due to excess conditions of
Heart Shu spitting blood; night
the lower border of the sweat; epilepsy the Heart such as Heart-fire, or Heart yin
» 0.5-0.7 spinous process of T5. deficiency. Also for anxiety and insomnia due
to deficiency conditions such as Heart blood
deficiency or Heart yin deficiency.
• Invigorates Blood: for pain in the chest due to
blood stasis.
Ub-16 1.5 cun lateral to Du-10, Cardiac pain; • Regulates Qi in the chest and abdomen.
Dushu at the level of the lower abdominal pain
DU • Govemlng
Vessel Shu
process ofT6.
» 0.5-0.7
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URINARY BLADDER Urinary Bladder (Ub)- Foot Taiyang •
~
Ub-17 1.5 cun lateral to Du-9, Anemia; chronic • Nourishes Blood: for deficiency of blood in
Geshu at the level of the lower hemorrhagic
any organ and is combined with other shu
.
Diaphragm Shu
05-0.7
process of T7.
disorders; spasms
of the diaphragm;
nervous vomiting;
constriction of
points to target blood of specific organs.
• Invigorates Blood and removes blood
stagnation: a general point to remove blood
the esophagus; stasis in any organ and from any part of the
abdominal
body.
distension or lumps;
good for skin • Moves Qi in the diaphragm and chest: for
indications (heat in stuffiness and pain of the chest, fullness in the
the blood); chronic epigastrium, belching and hiccup.
and acute hepatitis; • Pacifies Stomach Qi and Subdues
cholecystitis (Liv/
rebellious Stomach Qi: for hiccup, belching,
GB damp-heat);
stomach disease nausea and vomiting.
(Liv invading ST); • Tonifies Blood and Qi.
eye diseases
(ascendant Liv
yang); intercostal
neuralgia
(pathway); irregular
menstruation (due
to liv disharmony);
emotional aspects
of the Liv; measles;
night sweats;
hiccups
Ub-18 1.5 cun lateral to Du-8, Hepatitis; • Benefits the Liver and Gallbladder: for
cholecystitis;
Ganshu at the level of the lower stagnation of Liver qi or retention of damp-heat
.
Liver Shu gastritis; bitter taste
border of the spinous in mouth; dry or in the Liver and Gallbladder causing distension
0.5-0.7 process ofT9. (Skips bilious vomiting; of the epigastrium and hypochondrium,
T8). pain in the flanks; sour regurgitation, nausea, jaundice and
yellowish eyes/ cholecystitis. Also for Liver deficiency patterns
jaundice
such as Liver blood deficiency.
• Benefits the eyes: promotes vision in all eye
disorders related to Liver disharmony such as
poor night vision, blurred vision, floaters, red
and painful and swollen eyes.
Ub-19 1.5 cun lateral to Du-7, Jaundice; bitter • Resolves Damp-heat in the Liver and
taste of the
Danshu at the level of the lower Gallbladder: for jaundice and cholecystitis.
.
Gall Bladder Shu mouth; chest and
border of the spinous hypochondriac pain; • Pacifies the Stomach and Stimulates the
0.5-0.7 process of T1 0. pulmonaryTB Descending of Stomach Qi: for belching,
nausea and vomiting.
• Relaxes the diaphragm: moves qi in the
diaphragm for feelings of stuffiness and pain of
the chest, fullness in the epigastrium, belching
and hiccup due to Liver qi stagnation.
Ub-20 1.5 cun lateral to Du-6, Gastritis from • Tonifies Spleen Qi and Yang, Resolves
deficiency;
Pishu at the level of the lower Dampness, Raises Spleen Qi, Regulates and
.
Spleen Shu prolapsed stomach;
border of the spinous nervous vomiting; Harmonizes middle jiao.
0.5-07 process of T11. indigestion; edema;
weakness or
heaviness of the
limbs due to damp
Ub-21 1.5 cun lateral to the DU Stomach ache; • Regulates and Tonifies the Stomach: for
gastric distension;
Weishu meridian, at the level of subduing ascending Stomach qi causing
.
Stomach Shu anorexia; regurged
the lower border of the vomiting; abdominal belching, hiccup, nausea and vomiting.
0.5-0.8 spinous process ofT12. • Relieves food stagnation: for food stagnation
pain from cold in ST;
diarrhea; nausea causing fullness of the epigastrium, sour
regurgitation and belching.
Ub-22 1.5 cun lateral to the Borborygmus; • Resolves Dampness and Opens the water
abdominal
Sanjiaoshu Du-5, at the level of passages: for dampness, particularly in the
Tnple Burner distention;
Back Shu
the lower border of the indigestion; lower burner causing urinary retention, painful
spinous process of L 1. vomiting; diarrhea; urination, edema of the legs and any other
• 0.5-1.0 dysentery; low back
pain (local point);
manifestation of dampness in the lower burner.
edema from urinary

retention
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Ub-23 1.5 cun lateral to Du-4, low back pain; • Tonifies Kidney: for any chronic Kidney
nocturnal emission;
Shenshu at the level of the lower deficiency.
Kidney Shu impotence; irregular
border of the spinous menstruation; • Nourishes Kidney Essence: for impotence,
1.0-1.2 process of the L2. nocturnal emissions, infertility, spermatorrhea
' weakness of the
knee; dizziness; and lack of sexual desire. Also for chronic
tinnitus; deafness; asthma due to Kidney not grasping the Lung
edema; diarrhea
Qi. Also used as a stimulus.
Ub-24 1.5 cun lateral to the DU Low back pain or • Strengthen low back and unblocks the
sprain; irregular channels: a local point for low back weakness.
Qlhaishu meridian, at the level of
SeaofQiShu menstruation;
the lower border of the dysmenorrhea; • Regulates Qi and Blood: for blood stasis in the
0.8-1.2 spinous process of L3. lower burner including uterine bleeding and
' asthma
irregular menstruation.
Ub-25 1.5 cun lateral to Du-3, Low back pain; • Promotes Large Intestine Function: for
Dachangshu borborygmus;
at the level of the lower both constipation and diarrhea and for chronic
Large Intestine abdominal
Shu border of the spinous distention; diarrhea; disease of the Large Intestine.
process of L4. constipation; • Relieves fullness and swelling: for excess
0.8-1.2
' numbness and
motor impairment of
patterns of the Large Intestine with abdominal
fullness and distension.
lower extremities;
• Strengthens low back: a local point for acute
sciatica
lower backache.
Ub-26 1.5 cun lateral to the DU Low back pain; • Strengthens back, Removes obstructions from
Guanyuanshu abdominal
meridian, at the level of the Channels: a local point for low backache.
Origin Gate Shu distention; diarrhea;
the lower border of the enuresis; urinary
0.8-1.2
' spinous process of L5. incontinence
Lower abdominal
Ub-27 1.5 cun lateral to the DU • Promotes Small Intestine Function: for
Xlaochuangshu pain and distention;
Small Intestine
meridian, at the level stimulating the receiving and separating
dysentery;
Shu of the lower border of nocturnal emission; functions of the Small Intestine, or any Small
0.8-1.2 the 1st posterior sacral hematuria; sciatica; Intestine pattern causing borborygmus,
' foramen. low back pain abdominal pain and mucus in the stools.
• Resolves dampness, Clears Heat, benefits
urination: also to eliminate damp-heat from
the lower burner and benefit urination to treat
cloudy urination, difficult urination and burning,
painful urination.
Ub-28 1.5 cun lateral to the DU Incontinence; dark • Regulates the Bladder, Resolves
Pangguangshu and rough flowing
Bladder Shu
meridian, at the level of Dampness: for retention of urine, difficult
urine; swelling and
the 2nd posterior sacral pain in the genitals; urination and cloudy urine due to dampness.
0.8-1.2
' foramen. sacral back pain;
sciatica; good
• Clears Heat, stops pain: for painful, burning
urine, or pain due to renal stones.
for UTis; atonic • Opens the water passages: improves
bladder; prostate
transformation and excretion of dirty fluids in
problems
the lower burner and promotes dieresis.
• Strengthens lower back.
Ub-29 1.5 cun lateral to the DU Anal disease; • Benefits lumbar region, Dispels Cold, Stops
Zhonglushu meridian, at the level of dysentery; stiffness
diarrhea.
Central Spine Shu and pain of lower
the 3rd posterior sacral back
'Ub-30
0.8-1.2 foramen.
1.5 cun lateral to the DU Enuresis; pain • Strengthens lumbar region and legs,
Balhuanshu due to hernia;
meridian, at the level of Regulates menses, Stops leakages: for
White Ring Shu leukorrhea; dysuria;
the 4th posterior sacral cold sensation; hemorrhoids, prolapse of the anus, spasm of
0.8-1.2 foramen.
' rectum prolapse;
consti ation
the anus, and incontinence of feces.
Ub-31 In the 1st posterior sacral Diseases of the • Regulates the lower burner: for genital
Shangliao foramen. lumbosacral
disorders in men and women causing
Upper Crevice joint; leukorrhea;
peritonitis; orchitis; leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus and sterility,
0.8-1.2 impotence, orchitis and prostatitis.
' paralysis; paralysis
of lower limb; • Strengthens the lumbar region and
sequelae of infantile Nourishes the Kidneys: for benefiting
paralysis; urinary
problems; prolapsed
essence, and strengthening the low back and
uterus; constipation; knees.
infertility

Points Location Usage Indications I Funct1ons

Ub-32 In the 2nd posterior Low back pain; • Regulates the lower burner: for genital
hernia; nocturnal
Ciliao sacral foramen. disorders in men and women causing ~
Second Crevice emission;
impotence; urinary leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus and sterility,
J, 0.8-1.2 problems; prolapsed impotence, orchitis and prostatitis.
uterus; constipation • Strengthens the lumbar region and ~
Nourishes the Kidneys: for benefiting
essence and strengthening the low back and
knees. ••
• Raises the Qi in prolapse of the anus or
uterus.
,..,
Ub-33
Zhongliao
Central Crevice
In the 3rd posterior
sacral foramen.
Lower back pain;
constipation;
diarrhea;
• Regulates the lower burner. for genital
disorders in men and women causing ,...,
dysuria; irregular leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus and sterility,
-
.j, 0.8-1.2 menstruation impotence, orchitis and prostatitis .
AI§'
• Strengthen the lumbar region and Nourishes
the Kidneys: for benefiting essence, and
strengthening the low back and knees.
Ub-34 In the 4th posterior Pain in lower back • Regulates the lower burner: for genital
during menstruation;
Xialiao sacral foramen. disorders in men and women causing
Lower Crevice leukorrhea; A"
impotence; diarrhea; leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus and sterility,
+ 0.8-1.2 hemorrhoids impotence, orchitis and prostatitis.
• Strengthens the lumbar negion and Nourishes
,.....
the Kidneys: for benefiting essence, and
strengthening the low back and knees. ,as
Ub-35 On either side of the Sciatica; paralysis of • Clears Damp-heat, Regulates lower jiao,
lower extremity
Huiyang tip of the coccyx, 0.5 Treats hemorrhoids.
Meeting of Yang
cun lateral to the DU
/llff:':
J, 0.5-1.0 meridian.
Ub-36 In the middle of the Lower back and • Opens the channels, Stops pain: used as a A!
,..
gluteal pain;
Chengfu transverse gluteal fold. local point for sciatica with lower backache
Receiving Support constipation;
Locate the point in the muscular atrophy and pain radiating down the back of the leg.
prone position.
'
Ub-37
1.0-1.5
6 cun below Ub-36 on Lower back and • Opens the channels, Strengthens the
Yin men the line joining Ub-36 thigh pain; muscular
atrophy; hemiplegia
lumbarspine, Stops pain: used as a local point
"'*
..
Huge Gate
and Ub-40. for sciatica with pain radiating down the back
'Ub-381.0-2.0 of the leg. ,.....

1 cun above Ub-39 on Numbness of gluteal • Relaxes the sinews, Strengthens the
and femoral regions;
Fuxi the medial side ofthe lumbarspine, Clears Heat.
Superficial Cleft contracture of
tendon of muscle biceps popliteal fossa
J. 0.5-1.0 femoris. The point is
located with the knee ~
slightly flexed.
Ub-39 Lateral to Ub-40, on the Low back pain; • Opens the water passages and stimulates
nephritis; cystitis; ~
Weiyang medial border of the the transformation and excretion of fluids in
Outside of the chyluria (white milky
Crook
tendon of muscle biceps urine); spasms of the lower burner. for all excess patterns of the
femoris. gastrocnemius; any lower burner with accumulation of fluids in the ~-
J. 0.5-1.0
obstruction of urine
flow (especially from
dampness)
form of dampness or edema causing urinary
retention, burning, painful urination, difficult
urination, edema of the ankles. Also for lower
,..
burner deficiency causing incontinence of
urine or enuresis. ~
Ub-40 Midpoint of the Heat exhaustion; • Clears Heat and Resolves Dampness from
low back pain;
Weizhong transverse crease of the the Bladder: for burning urination. ~
Supporting Middle
arthritis of the knee
popliteal fossa, between and other knee pain;
• Relaxes the sinews and removes
J. 0.5-1.0 the tendons of muscle paralysis of the obstruction from the channel: for both ......,
-
or bleed chronic and acute low backache, however,
he-sea
biceps femoris and knee; skin problems
muscle semitendinosus. due to heat used primarily for acute pain. Ub-60 can be
used in deficiency cases. Also, best used to
treat unilateral or bilateral pain, but not for
midline pain.
• Cools the Blood, eliminates blood
"'""
-
stagnation: for skin diseases caused by heat
in the blood, and pain in the lower legs due to ~
blood stasis.
• Clears Summer-heat: for summer-heat
attacks with fever, delirium and a red skin
rash .
• 200
~-
Urinary Bladder (Ub}- Foot Taiyang URINARY BLADDER
Ub-41 3 cun lateral to the DU Back pain; neck • Opens the channels, Strengthens the
pain; shoulder lumbarand knees, Cools the blood, Clears
Fufen meridian, at the level of stiffness and pain;
Attachad Branch
the lower border of the elbow and arm
Summer-heat, Stops pain.
)o 0.3-0.5 spinous process of T2, numbness
on the spinal border of
the scapula.
Ub-42 3 cun lateral to the DU Pulmonary TB; • Regulates the descending of Lung Qi,
cough; asthma; Stops cough and asthma: for coughing and
Pohu meridian, at the level of neck stiffness;
Door of the
the lower border of the hemoptysis
wheezing due to rebellious Lung Qi.
Corporeal Soul
spinous process of T3, • For painful obstruction syndrome of the upper
"' 0.3-0.5 on the spinal border of back and shoulders.
the scapula. • For emotional problems related to the Lungs
causing sadness, grief and worry.
Ub-43 3 cun lateral to the DU For late stage • Tonifies Qi, Strengthens Deficient
Gaohuangshu chronic deficiency Conditions: for debilitating, chronic illness.
meridian, at the level of
VttaiR&gionShu disorders;
the lower border of the bronchitis; asthma;
• Nourishes the Essence: for Kidney
.j. 0.3-0.5 deficiency causing nocturnal emissions, low
spinous process ofT4, TB; neurasthenia
on the spinal border of (archaic- feeble; sexual energy or poor memory.
the scapula. neurosis); general • Nourishes Lung yin: in the aftermath of
weakness caused chronic pulmonary disease where the Lung yin
by prolonged
illness; consumptive has been injured causing chronic dry cough
diseases like HIV; and debility.
pulmonary TB; poor • Invigorates the Mind: stimulates memory
memory indicating a after a long-standing disease.
weakened condition
Ub-44 3 cun lateral to the Cardiac palpitation • Calms the Mind: for emotional and
and pain; stuffy psychological problems related to the Heart
Shentang Du-11, at the level of
Mind Hall
chest; back stiffness
the lower border of the and pain
causing anxiety, insomnia and depression.
"' 0.3-0.5 spinous process of T5,
on the spinal border of
the scapula.
Ub-45 3 cun lateral to the Shoulder and back • Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Descends Lung Qi.
pain; cough; asthma
Yixl Du-10, at the level of • Moves Qi and Blood, Stops pain.
Sighing Laughing
Sound
the lower border of the
spinous process of T6,
" 0.3-0.5 on the spinal border of
the scapula.
Ub-46 3 cun lateral to the Dysphagia; hiccups; • Regulates diaphragm, Benefits the middle jiao.
belching • Opens the Channels, Stops pain.
Geguan Du-9, at the level of
Diaphragm Pass
'!II 0.3-0.5 spinous process of T7,
approximately level with
inferior angle of the
scapula.
Ub-47 3 cun lateral to the Du-8, Chest and • Regulates Liver Qi: combined with Ub-18 to
hypochondriac pain;
Hunmen at the level of the lower eliminate Liver qi stagnation.
Doorofth& back pain; vomiting;
Eth&rea/Soul
border of the spinous diarrhea • Roots the Ethereal Soul: for emotional
process of T9. problems related to the Liver manifesting as
" 0.3-0.5 depression, frustration and resentment over a
long period of time.
Ub-48 3 cun lateral to the Du-7, Abdominal pain; • Regulates Gallbladder, Clears damp-heat,
diarrhea; jaundice;
Yanggang at the level of the lower Harmonizes the middle jiao.
Yang's K&y Unk borborygmus
" 0.3-0.5 process ofT1 0.
Ub-49 3 cun lateral to the Du-6, Abdominal • Tonifies Spleen, Stimulates memory and
distension; vomiting;
Yishe at the level of the lower concentration: to tonify the mental aspect of
ThoughtSh&lt9r diarrhea; difficult
border of the spinous swallowing the Spleen.
" 0.3-0.5 process of T11.
Ub-50 3 cun lateral to the DU Infantile indigestion • Harmonizes the middle jiao.
Weicang meridian, at the level of
Stomach Granary
" 0.3-0.5 spinous process of T12.
Ub-51 3 cun lateral to the Du-5, Abdominal pain; • Regulates the Triple Burner: spreads the qi
constipation;
Huang men at the level of the lower in the Heart region when there is a feeling of
Vital Door abdominal masses
border of the spinous tightness below the heart.
'!II 0.3-0.5 process of L 1.


Ub-52 3 cun lateral to the Du-4, Primary for sexual • Tonifies Kidney, Strengthens low back:
function; nephritis;
Zhishi at the level of the lower reinforces Ub-23.
Will Power Room low back pain;
border of the spinous spermatorrhea; • Reinforces the will power: for depression that
process of L2. includes disorientation and lack of will power
' 0.5-1.0 infertility (both
sexes; but more for or mental strength to make efforts to get
men); any sperm better.
related problems;
nocturnal emissions;
prostatitis;
secondary point for
urinary dysfunction
Ub-53 3 cun lateral to the Du-5, Sciatica; lower back • Opens water passages: stimulates the
pain; borborygmus;
Baohuang at the level of the 2nd transformation and excretion of dirty fluids
Bladder VItals urine retention;
posterior sacral foramen. edema; abdominal in the lower jiao when there is retention of
0.8-1.2 urine, difficult urination and burning urination.
' distention
Spreads the qi in the lower jiao.
Ub-54 Lateral to the hiatus Lumbarosacral pain; • Local point for lower backache radiating to the
muscular atrophy;
Zhibian of the sacrum, at the buttocks and legs (along the bladder line).
Order'sUmit dysuria; external
level of the 4th posterior genitalia swelling;
1.5-2.0 sacral foramen, 3 cun
' lateral to Du-2.
hemorrhoids;
constipation
Ub-55 2 cun directly below Ub- Low back pain; • Opens the channels, Stops pain, Stops uterine
lower extremities
Heyang 40, between the medial bleeding, treats genital pain.
Yang Union paralysis and pain
and lateral heads of the
0.7-1.0 gastrocnemius muscle,
' on a line joining Ub-40
and Ub-57.
Ub-56 Midway between Ub-55 Pain in lower • Relaxes sinews, Opens the Channels, Stops
back and leg;
Chengjin and Ub-57, on the line pain, Benefits the foot and heel.
Sinew Supporl sciatica with UB
connecting Ub-40 and meridian pain in
0.8-1.2 Ub-57, center of the
' gastrocnemius.
leg; hemorrhoids;
spasms of
gastrocnemius;
charley horses
Ub-57 Directly below the Hemorrhoids; • Relaxes sinews: for cramps of the
pain in lower back
Chengshan belly of muscle gastrocnemius and muscles of the lower leg.
Supporling and leg with leg
Mountain
gastrocnemius, on a line weakness; beriberi;
• Invigorates the Blood: for menstrual pain or
joining Ub-40 and Ub- rheumatoid arthritis blood in the stools caused by blood stasis.
0.8-1.2
' 60, about 8 cun below
Ub-40.
(controversial) • Unblocks the Channels: used as a distal
point for lower backache and sciatica. Also
frequently used as an empirical distal point for
treatment of hemorrhoids.
Ub-58 7 cun directly above Headache; • Removes obstructions from the channel:
hemorrhoids; pain in
Feiyang Ub-60, on the posterior a distal point for lower backache and sciatica.
Flying Up lower back and leg
border of the fibula, with leg weakness; Also an empirical distal point for treatment of
0.7-1.0 about 1 cun inferior and hemorrhoids.
' rheumatoid arthritis
-
luo-connect
lateral to Ub-57. (controversial)
Ub-59 3 cun directly above Headache; low • Unblocks the Channels: a distal point for lower
back pain; paralysis
Fuyang Ub-60. backache, particularly in chronic cases with
Instep Yang of lower limb;
inflammation of
weakness of the leg and back. It is effective
0.5-1.0 only in unilateral backache.
' ankle joint; heavy
sensation in the
head
Ub-60 In the depression Pain in ankle and • Expels Wind, Unblocks the Channels: for
foot; plantar fasciitis
Kunlun between the external painful obstruction syndrome of the shoulder,
Kunlun Mountains
(stretch; ice feet;
malleolus and tendo needle other local
neck and head due to externally contracted
0.5-1.0 calcaneus. wind or internal wind attacking the upper part
'
j1ng-river
points all way up
to calf); paralysis of the body. For chronic backache of the
of lower limb; deficiency type. Also for headaches of the
headache; blurry
occiput and head from Kidney deficiency.
vision; neck rigidity;
difficult labor
• Invigorates the Blood: for menstrual
problems due to blood stasis with painful
periods and dark clotted blood .
• 202 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. . . .
Ub-61 Posterior and inferior to Headache (lateral • Relaxes sinews, Opens the Channels, Stops
and midline);
Pucan the external malleolus, pain.
SeNant's Meniere's disease;
Partaking
directly below Ub-60, in seizures; psychosis
the depression lateral to and mania;
0.3- 0.5
' calcaneus at the junction
of the red and white skin.
hemiplegia; arthritis;
low back pain;
epilepsy
Ub-62 In the depression directly Epilepsy; mania; • Unblocks the Channels: for chronic
dizziness; insomnia;
Shenmai below the external backache.
Extending Vessel backache
malleolus. • Relaxes the tendons and muscles of the
0.3-0.5 outer leg: for muscle tension in the outer part
' of the leg.
• Benefits the eyes: for dryness of the eyes.
• Clears the Mind and Expels Interior Wind:
for epilepsy with attacks occurring mostly in
the daytime.
Ub-63 1 cun anterior and Mania; epilepsy; • Clears Heat, Stops pain: for acute Bladder
infantile convulsion;
Jinmen inferior to Ub-62, in the patterns with frequent and burning urination.
Golden Door motor impairment
depression lateral to and pain of lower
0.3- 0.5 the lower border of the
'
xi-cleft
cuboid bone.
extremities;
sometimes
used for bladder
incontinence
Ub-64 Below the tuberosity of Headache; neck • Clears heat from the Bladder: for burning
rigidity; blurring
Jinggu the 5th metatarsal bone, painful urination.
Capital Bone vision; pain in the
at the junction of the red lower back • Eliminates Interior Wind: for epilepsy.
0.3-0.5 and white skin. • Strengthens back: for chronic lower backache.
'
yuan
Ub-65 Posterior to the Mania; backache; • Unblocks the Channels: used as a distal
headache; neck
Shugu head of the 5th point for any problem along the Bladder
Binding Bone rigidity; blurry vision
metatarsophalangeal channel particularly if affecting the head. For
joint, at the junction of painful obstruction syndrome of the neck.
' 0.3-0.5
shu-stream
the red and white skin. • Clears Heat: for heat in the Bladder, acute
cystitis.
• Eliminates Interior Wind: for epilepsy or
the beginning stages of wind-cold attack with
headache and stiff neck.
Ub-66 In the depression Headache; neck • Clears Heat: for Bladder heat in acute cases of
rigidity; blurring
Zutonggu anterior to the 5th cystitis. Also for beginning stages of wind-heat
Foot Connecting vision; mania
Valley
metatarsophalangeal in the defensive qi level with fever, headache
joint. and stiff neck.
0.2-0.3
'
ying-spring
Ub-67 On the lateral side of Headaches; • Expels Wind: for both interior and exterior
malposition of fetus
Zhiyin the small toe, 0.1 cun wind, especially when there is headache.
Reaching Yin and difficult labor
posterior to the corner of (needle and moxa); • Unblocks the channel: for channel disorders
0.1 the nail causing blurred vision or pain in the eye.
'
jing·well
feverish sensation
in the sole; nasal • Used empirically for malposition of the fetus
obstruction; (breech). This is done in the 8th month of
epistaxis
pregnancy by burning moxa cones on each
side once a day for 10 days.

KIDNEY Kidney (K) - Foot Shaoyin
=----~- K-27
--4----..lr- K-26 Aff¥-
_....,::,.;.._----\- K-25
----,~"<---+- K-24 ;OII!ji
---1-+---1- K-23
--,~+----''\-- K-22
tlf/lii-
----'-"""'-~---'-- K-21
-==-t--Ar-- K-20 ~
• -::.....-:---'-+---- K-19
---!.-+---- K-18 ~
-==-,--1---- K-17
~
K-16
-....Y..,,...----
K-15-~--
K-14 --H-11,.----
K-13 -+>.~-
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,..,
K-12 -+--+-_....,,....
K-11 -+--a..-~
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lilt$
'*
~
11111'1-
A!:
..
~
-
!f#Ei-
K-1
; «-.
K-7
~
K-3
K-6 ----.,,.4--- 11M:
K-5
K-2 ---..e"""""''-
,..
~
.·1•.1.:•',.:;.~: rJ,:'·' I::: I ,;t:

3 . 4 ~ 5 _ Gb-25 _ Ub-23
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-.
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Kidney (K) - Foot Shaoyin KIDNEY
K·1 On the sole, between Shock; heat • Tonifies Kidney yin, Clears deficiency heat:
exhaustion; stroke; for yin deficiency with heat signs.
Yongquan 2nd and 3rd toes, in the
Bubbling Spring open the orifices
depression when the and help with loss of • Subdue Interior Wind: for epilepsy, descend
foot is in plantar flexion. voice; hypertension liver yang or liver wind.
' 0.3-0.5
jing-well
approximately at the from excess; • Restores consciousness.
junction of the anterior seizures; infantile
convulsions; vertex
third and posterior 2/3 of
headache (Liv yang
the sole. rising); hot soles of
the feet; whole body
muscle cram ing
K-2 Anterior and inferior to Chronic excess • Clears deficiency heat: for Kidney yin
and recurring deficiency heat causing malar flush, feelings
Rangu the medial malleolus,
Blazing VaHey pharyngitis; irregular
in the depression of menstruation due to of heat in the evening. mental restlessness,
the lower border of thirst without desire to drink and dry throat and
' 0.3-0.5
ying-spring
the tuberosity of the
heat or damp-heat;
thirst from diabetes; mouth at night. Also used to clear excess heat
navicular bone. diarrhea with and heat in the blood.
damp-heat; itching
in genital region;
lantar fasciitis
K-3 In the depression Nephritis; • Tonifies Kidney, Benefits the Essence: for
cystitis; irregular
Taixi between he medial any deficiency pattern of Kidney yin. yang. or
GnlaterStream menstruation;
malleolus and tendo spermatorrhea; essence.
0.3-0.5 calcaneus, at the level • Regulates the uterus: for irregular periods,
'
shu-stream, yuan
of the tip of the medial
enuresis; tinnitus;
alopecia; impotence; amenorrhea and excessive uterine bleeding.
malleolus. constipation and • Strengthens low back and knees.
diarrhea if Kid
involved; yin type
insomnia; low
back pain; knee
pain; asthma if Kid
deficient
K-4 Posterior and inferior to Plantar fasciitis; • Strengthens the back: for chronic backache
bone spurs
Dazhong the medial malleolus. in from Kidney deficiency.
Big Bell
the depression medial to • Lifts the Spirit: for exhaustion and depression
J. 0.3-0.5 the attachment of tendo from chronic Kidney deficiency.
luo-connect
calcaneus.
K-5 1 cun directly below Amenorrhea; • Benefits urination, Stops pain In the
irregular
Shuiquan K-3 in the depression Abdomen: for acute cystitis, urethritis. or pain
Water Spring menstruation;
anterior and superior dysmenorrhea; around the umbilicus.
0.3-0.5 to the medial side of • Regulates the uterus: for amenorrhea due to
'
xi-cleft
the tuberosity of the
uterus prolapse;
dysuria; blurry Kidney deficiency.
calcaneus. vision
K-6 In the depression of Irregular • Nourishes the Yin: for any yin deficiency
menstruation;
Zhaohai the lower border of the patterns with dry throat and dry eyes.
Shining Sea uterus prolapse;
medial malleolus. or 1 chronic pharyngitis; • Benefits the eyes: for chronic eye diseases,
0.3-0.5 cun below the medial particularly in the elderly with yin deficiency.
' malleolus.
tonsillitis; epileptic
seizures that occur • Calms the Mind: for restlessness. insomnia,
more at night; inritability due to yin deficiency.
deficient yin asthma;
• Cools the Blood: for skin diseases caused by
constipation;
insomnia; dry throat; heat in the blood.
eye pain from • Regulates the uterus: for amenorrhea
dryness; vaginal and prolapse of the uterus due to kidney
discharge like deficiency.
chronic leukorrhea;
• Opens the chest: for chest pain. circulate qi in
vaginal dryness
(menopause or the chest when combined with Pc-6.
other); major for yin
deficiencv
K-7 2 cun directly above K-3. leukorrhea; any • Tonifies Kidney: similar to K-3. but is better
Fuliu urinary problems;
on the anterior border of for Kidney yang.
Returning Current night sweats; URI
tendo calcaneus. sweat or lack of • Resolves Dampness in the lower jiao: for
0.5-0.7 edema in the legs.
'
jmg-river
sweat; low back
pain; edema with • Regulates Sweating: to either promote (with
Sp-9; good for ankle Ll-4) or stop sweating (with Ht-6) for night
edema
sweats or spontaneous sweats .
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KIDNEY Kidney (K) - Foot Shaoyin

K~ 0.5 cun anterior to K-7, 2 Irregular o Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain, Removes
Jiaoxin cun above K-3, posterior menstruation; uterus
prolapse; uterine
Masses: to eliminate obstructions along
Exchange Beli¢
to the medial border of bleeding; diarrhea; the vessel and dissolve abdominal masses
the tibia.
' 05-0.7 constipation; pain
and swelling of
due to stagnation of qi or blood, and to stop
abdominal pain.
testis o Regulates menses: for menstrual problems
due to blood stasis.
K-9 5 cun directly above Mental disorders; • Clears the Mind, Tonifies Kidney yin: for
Zhubin K-3 at the lower end hernia; lower leg
deep anxiety and mental restlessness caused
Guest Building and foot pain
of the belly of muscle by Kidney yin deficiency. It also tonifies yin.
0.5-0.7 gastrocnemius, on the • Opens the chest: for relaxing feeling of
' line drawn from K-3 to oppression in the chest. often with palpitations
K-10. as with Heart and Kidneys not harmonized.
K-10 When the knee is Diseases of o Expels Dampness in the lower jiao: for
Ylngu urogenital system;
flexed, the point is on urinary symptoms such as urinary difficulty,
Yin Valley dysuria; arthritis of
the medial side of the knee in medial area; painful urination, and frequency of urination.
0.8-1.0 popliteal fossa, between • Nourishes Kidney yin.
'
h....,a
the tendons of muscle
important for water
balance
semitendinosus and
semimembranosus, level
with Ub-40.
K-11 5 cun below the Fullness and pain of o Benefits lower jiao.
the lower abdomen;
Henggu umbilicus, on the
Pubic Bone dysuria; enuresis;
superior border of the nocturnal emission;
0.5-1.0 symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun
' lateral to Ren-2.
impotence
K-12 4 cun below the Nocturnal emission; o Tonifies Kidney, Nourishes the Essence.
Dahe umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral impotence; uterus
G~t prolapse; external
Manifestation
to Ren-3. genitalia pain
0.5-1.0
'K-13 3 cun below the Irregular • Tonifies Kidney, Nourishes the Essence.
Qixue umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral menstruation; • Unblocks the Channel: for circulation of Qi and
Qi Hole dysmenorrhea;
to Ren-4. dysuria; abdominal blood in the abdomen, removing masses and
0.5-1.0 obstructions in the abdomen and chest. For
' pain; diarrhea
excess patterns with abdominal fullness and
masses.
K-14 2 cun below the Abdominal o Strengthens lower jiao, Stops pain.
Siman umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral distension pain; o Regulates Qi, Moves blood stagnation.
Fourfold Fullness diarrhea; nocturnal
to Ren-5. emission; irregular • Regulates water passages, Promotes
0.5-1.0 urination.
' menstruation;
postpartum
abdominal pain
K-15 1 cun below the Irregular o Strengthens lower jiao and Intestines.
menstruation;
Zhongzhu umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral
Central Flow abdominal pain;
to Ren-7. constipation
'K-16
0.5 1.0
0.5 cun lateral to the Habitual • Tonifies Kidneys, Benefits the Heart, Calms
constipation with
Huangshu umbilicus, level with the Mind: for Kidney yin deficiency failing to
Vitals Transporting firm and difficult-to-
Ren~. nourish the Heart.
Point pass stool (need
to nourish yin);
0.5-1.0
' hiccups; vomiting;
dry constipation
[point
K-17 2 cun above the Irregular • Dispels accumulation, Stops pain.
menstruation;
-
Shangqu umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral
Shang Bend abdominal pain;
to Ren-10. constipation;
'K-180.5 1.0
3 cun above the

diarrhea
Vomiting; abdominal • Strengthens lower jiao, Stops pain.
Shiguan umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral pain; constipation; • Regulates Qi, Moves blood stagnation,
Stone Pass sterility
to Ren-11. Harmonizes Stomach.
' 0.5 1.0
Borborygmus;
K-19 4 cun above the • Regulates Qi, Harmonizes Stomach, Stops
Ylndu umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral abdominal pain; coughing and wheezing.
Yin Metropolis constipation;
to Ren-12. vomiting
' 0.5 1.0
• 206 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ .. .
Kidney (K) - Foot Shaoyin KIDNEY
Pomts Location Usage lnd1cat1ons I Functions
K-20 5 cun above the Abdominal • Harmonizes the middle, Unblocks the chest.
Futonggu umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral distension and
Abdomen pain; indigestion;
ConnocfJng
to Ren-13. vomiting
VaBey
+ 0.5-1.0
K-21 6 cun above the Abdominal • Spreads Liver Qi, Benefits the chest, Tonifies
You men umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral distension and Spleen, Harmonizes the Stomach.
"""'Gale pain; indigestion;
to Ren-14. vomiting; diarrhea;
+ 0.3-0.7 morning sickness
avoid liver&
deep puncture
K-22 In the 5th intercostal Cough; asthma; • Unblocks the chest, Subdues rebellious Qi.
fullness and
Bulang space, 2 cun lateral to
--
W8lking Cotridor distension of the
the Ren meridian. chest; vomiting;
':II 0.3-0.5 anorexia
avoid lung, liver&
K-23 . In the 4th intercostal Cough; asthma; • Unbinds the chest, Subdues rebellious Qi,
.........
Shenfeng space, 2 cun lateral to
the Ren meridian.
fullness and
distension of the
chest; mastitis
Benefits the breast.
'II 0.3-0.7
avok:llung, lver,
heart, &deep
"""""'
K-24" In the 3rd intercostal Cough; asthma;
fullness and
• Unbinds the chest, Subdues rebellious Qi,
Lingxu space, 2 cun lateral to Benefits the breast.
Sp/rliBurlal distension of the
Ground
the Ren meridian. chest; mastitis
'II 0.3-0.7
avoidlung,llvar,
heart,&deep
puncture
K-25 In the 2nd intercostal Cough; aslhma; • Unbinds the chest, Subdues rebellious Qi,
..... ..._
Shencang space, 2 cun lateral to
the Ren meridian.
chest pain
Benefits the breast.
" 0.3-0.7
avoid lung, Nver,
........
heart, &deep
Cough; asthma;
K-26 In the 1st intercostal • Unbinds the chest, Benefits the breast,
Yuzhong space, 2 cun lateral to phlegm
Transforms Phlegm.
accumulation;
""'"""""""
Chest
the Ren meridian. fullness and
distension of the
'\o 0.3-0.7
avoldlung,llvw, chest
heart,&deep
"""'"'"
K-27 In the depression on Cough; aslhma;
chest pain
• Stimulates Kidney Function of Reception of
Shufu the lower border of the Ql
T..._polnt
Mansion clavicle, 2 cun lateral to • Subdues rebellious Ql: used to stops cough
the Ren meridian. and calm asthma.
'II 0.3-0.7
• Resolves Phlegm: a local point for treatment
of asthma due to Kidney deficiency.
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PERICARDIUM Pericardium (Pc)- Hand Jueyin
-
-·1-.9_:·~:!-~: 1':·:·. I ::1::
7 . 6 . 4 . Ren-17
I :Nt::
. Ub-14
1208 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. . . .
Pericardium (Pc) - Hand Jueyin PERICARDIUM
Pomts Locat1on u~age Indications I Functions
,..
---
-~ Pc-1 In the 4th intercostel Intercostal • Local point for distension and pain of the
neuralgia; pain
--
Tlanchl space, 1 cun lateral to breast caused by Liver qi stegnation.
and swelling under
the nipple, 5 cun lateral the axilla; mastitis;
'-"' to anterior midline.
" 02-0.4 Insufficient lactation
,41
---
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_,
Pc-2 2 cun below the level of Pain along the • Unblocks the chest, Moves blood, Stops pain.
,41 upper aspect of the
TIBnquan the anterior axillary fold,
,,., arm; local for chest
between the two heads
,41 J. 0.5-0.7 of the muscle biceps
brachii.
-
'-~
Pc-3 On the transverse cubital Acute gastritis and • Pacifies the Stomach, Clears Heat, Cools
,41 Quze crease, at the ulnar side gastroenteritis;
the Blood: for heat in the Qi level including
~~
-.. ... of the tendon of muscle
easily startled; pain
along the ann; acute sun stroke and heat in the intestines.
,.. ··-
,41 J. 0.5-1.0 biceps brachii. mostly lor gastric Clears heat and cools blood in the blood
'-
problems; cardiac level including late sieges of febrile diseases
pain; palpitation; with skin eruptions and convulsions. Also
febrile diseases;
promotes descending of Stomach qi which is
,.. _, tremor of the hend

and ann causing nausea and vomiting.
• Opens the Heart: for loss of consciousness
,..- due to heat in the Pericardium obstructing the

Heart orifice.
• Invigorates the Blood, Dispels Blood
,41
-- Stasis: for excessive menstrual bleeding,
stegnant blood giving rise to uterine fibroids.
,...--
'.•
Pc-4 5 cun above the Myocarditis;
angina pectoris;
• Calms the Mind: for severe anxiety caused by
Heart fire.
• Unblocks the Channels, Regulates Blood,
Xi men transverse crease of Stop Pain: for acute arrhythmias and
C/eltO.... palpitations (most
,41 the wrist, on the line are from deficiency); palpitetions, and chest pain due to stegnant qi
,.·- .j. 0.5-1.0

><J.deft
connecting Pc-3 and Pc-
7, between the tendons
irritability and acute
pain in the chest
and blood .
• Cools the Blood: for skin diseases caused by
,..--
of palmaris longus and due to emotions; blood heat.
flexor carpi radialis angina; clears the
• Strengthens the Mind: for Heart deficiency
heart channel and
stoos oaln causing fear and lack of mantel strength.
~-- Pc-5 Cardiac pain;
--
3 cun above the • Resolve Phlegm, Regulate the Heart, Open
palpitation;
,41
.............
Jlanshi transverse crease of the Heart Orifice: for non-substential phlegm
,..·-
stomachache;
the wrist between the malaria; mental obstructing the Heart and misting the mentel
tendons of palmaris disorders; faculties resulting in delirium, aphasia and
"' 0.5-1.0 longus and flexor carpi contracture of the coma often associated with heat in the blood
'~
radialis etbow and ann; level, also causing mantel illness, manic
seizures with
,41 depression, and reckless behavior. Epilepsy
drooling; hysteria;
,.
~
·-' psychosis; dears
insubstantial phlegm
with loss of consciousness due to phlegm
misting the orifice.
• Regulates Heart Ql: dispels stegnation of qi
in the chest.
~ • Subdues rebellious Stomach qi causing
,_ nausea and vom~ing.
re. • Clears Heart-fire causing insomnia, tongue

ulcers, biller teste, dry mouth and mentel
' agitetion.
~ • Empirical point for malaria.
Pc~ 2 cun above the Angina pectoris; • Opens the chest: for any chest problems.
chest pain;
re. Nelguan
Inner Gate
transverse crease of
stuffiness in
Regulates Qi and blood in the chest to treat
,..
~
.&. 0.5-0.8
luo-oonnect
the wrist, between the
tendons of palmaris
chest; pain in
hypochondrium;
stesis of qi and blood causing pain in the
chest.
-
,41
longus and flexor carpi
radialis
asthma; nausea or
vomiting; opens the
chest; stomachache;
any kind of upper
• Calms the Mind: for irritebility due to Liver qi
stegnation, especially when there is anxiety
due to a Heart pattern. Treats pre-menstrual
·- abdominal pain;
spasms of the
depression and irritebility and promotes sleep.
• Harmonizes the Stomach: subdues
,41 diaphragm; cough; rebellious Stomach qi and stops nausea
~ seizures; hysteria; and vomiting. Also for epigastric pain, acid
irritability; insomnia;
regurgitetion, hiccup and belching.
~ nervousness;
,...
·.~ malaria; mental • Regulates the Triple Burner: for neck ache
disorders on the occiput.
• Regulates Blood: regulate irregular or painful
-
-" menses.
ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 209.
PERICARDIUM Pericardium (Pc)- Hand Jueyin

Pc-7 In the middle of the Palpitations; gastritis • Calms the Mind: for stabilizing emotions.
with heat and
Daling transverse crease of • Clears Heat: for Heart-fire causing anxiety
.
Great Hill
yuan
03~0.5
the wrist, between the
tendons of muscle
palmaris longus and
anxiety; intercostal
neuralgia; mental
illness
and mental restlessness or manic behavior.
flexor carpi radialis.

Pc-8 On the transverse crease Heat exhaustion; • Clears Heart-fire: for all symptoms of Heart-
cardiac pain;
Laogong and center of the palm, fire including tongue ulcers, mental symptoms,
Palace of Toil yin exhaustion;
between the 2nd and 3rd stomatitis; foul or high fever and delirium.
• 0.3-0.5 metacarpal bones. When breath; ulcerated
the fist is clenched, the oral cavity; hysteria
point is just below the tip and mental illness
due to heat;
of the middle finger.
excessive sweating
of palms
Pc-9 In the center of the tip of Shock; apoplectic • Clears Heat: for chronic conditions with mental
Zhongchong coma; main jing well
.
the middle finger. symptoms, or in acute cases of exterior heat at
Center Rush point for returning
consciousness the qi or nutritive qi level.
0.1 • Expels interior Wind and restores
or bleed
consciousness: for wind-stroke.
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San Jiao (Sj) - Hand Shaoyang SANJIAO
-
~
~
Sj-20
Sj-19
Sj-18
Sj-17
Sj-23
Sj-22
Sj-21
-
;a
Sj-16
"" Sj-12
Sj-11 --+----+
Sj-10--+-f-il.._
Sj-9
Sj-8
Sj-7 Sj-6
SJ-5
Sj-4
Sj-3
Sj-2
Sj-1
·::· 1+1 2:1:'" Ymg Spnng
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SANJIAO San Jiao (Sj) - Hand Shaoyang

Sj-1 On the lateral side of the Headache; red • Clears Heat, Expels Wind: for invasion of
Guanchong eyes; sore throat;
ring finger, about .1 cun exterior wind-heat causing fever, sore throat
Gate Rush febrile diseases;
posterior to the comer of irritability; stiff or earache. For both Taiyang and Shaoyang
' 01
or bleed
jing-well
the nail. tongue disorders.
• Restores Consciousness: for acute stage of
wind-stroke.
• For painful and stiff shoulder joint.
Sj-2 When the fist is Pain and swelling • Clears Heat, Expels Wind, Benefits the ear: for
of the fingers;
Yemen clenched, the point is invasion of exterior wind-heat causing earache
.
Fluid Door sudden deafness;
located in the depression sore throat; malaria; due to infection of the middle ear, tinnitus, or
0.3-0.5 proximal to the margin of headache; red eyes deafness due to liver fire.
ying-spnng
the web between the ring • Unblocks the Channels: for painful obstruction
and small fingers. syndrome of the fingers.
Sj-3 When the fist is Tinnitus; deafness; • Clears Heat, Expels Wind, Benefits the ear:
headache; red eyes;
Zhongzhu clenched, the point is for invasions of exterior wind-heat causing
MlddJelslflt elbow and arm pain
on the dorsum of the earache due to infection of the middle ear,
hand between the 4th tinnitus, or deafness due to liver fire.
' 0.3-0.5
shu-stream
and 5th metacarpal • Unblocks the Channels: for painful
bones, in the depression obstruction syndrome of the fingers.
proximal to the 4th • Regulates Qi: for Liver qi stagnation causing
metacarpophalangeal hypochondriac pain and mood swings. Also
joint. lifts depression caused by Liver qi stagnation.
Sj-4 On the transverse crease Pain and diseases • Relaxes sinews, Unblocks the Channels:
of the soft tissues of
Yangchi of the dorsum of the for painful obstruction syndrome of the anm
Yang Pool wrist; carpal tunnel
wrist, in the depression syndrome; malaria; and shoulder. Also for headaches of the
lateral to the tendon occiput due to exterior invasion of wind.
'
yuao
0.3-0.5
of muscle extensor
deafness; thirst
• Regulates the Stomach: used in combination
digitorum communis. with St-42, tonifies the Stomach.
--
• Transfonms congested fluids.
• Benefits Original Qi, Tonifies Penetrating and
Directing Vessels: for all chronic diseases
when the Kidneys have become deficient and
energy is weakened. Also for irregular periods
and amenorrhea.
Sj-5 2 cun above Sj-4, Common colds; • Release the Exterior, Expels Wind-heat: for
high fever (shao
Waiguan between the radius and fever, sore throat, slight sweating, aversion
Outer Gate yang); tinnitus;
the ulna. temporal migraines; to cold and a floating, rapid pulse. Used
lateral stiff neck; in taiyang wind-heat, Qi level heat, and
' 0.5-1.0
luo-connect
hemiplegia; pain in shaoyang stage disorders with alternating
joints; controlling fever and chills, irritability, hypochondriac pain,
point for the hand bitter taste, blurred vision and a wiry pulse.
and opens up qi
circulation to the
• Unblocks the Channels: for painful
hand; (master point obstruction syndrome of the anm, shoulder and
of yang wei) neck.
• Benefits the ear: for ear infection from
invasion of exterior wind-heat or tinnitus and
deafness from liver fire or liver yang rising.
• Subdues Liver yang: distal point to treat
migraine headaches on the temples from liver
yang rising.
Sj-6 3 cun above Sj-4, Intercostal • Regulates Qi: used to regulate qi in the three
neuralgia; burners and removes stagnation of Liver qi
Zhigou between the radius and
Branchmg Ditch
constipation;
the ulna, on the radial shingles; herpes (combine with Gb-34).
0.8-12 side of muscle extensor zoster; skin • Clears Heat: for qi level invasions of heat
'
jmg-nver
digitorum. disorders when there is constipation and abdominal
pain.
• Expels Wind-heat: for wind-heat in the blood
affecting the skin and skin diseases from
wind characterized by red rashes and hives
that come and go or move quickly, including
urticaria (combine with Gb-31). Used as a
major point for herpes zoster, especially when
the eruptions are on the flanks.
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San Jiao (Sj) - Hand Shaoyang SANJIAO
Sj-7 At the level of Sj-6, about Ear pain; deafness; o For excess patterns to stop pain. It acts on
ann pain pain in the ears, temples and eyebrows.
Hulzong 1 finger breadth lateral to
Ancestral Meeting
Sj-6, on the radial side of
~ 0.5~ 1.0 the ulna.
><kloft
Sj-8 4 cun above Sj-4, Pain in the arm o Clears Heat, Unblocks the Channels: for
Sanyangluo involving all three painful obstruction syndrome of the arm,
between the radius and
ConnectingThfN ann meridians;
Yang the ulna. pain in forearm
neck, shoulders and occiput. Particularly
inhibiting movement; useful when the pain involves more than one
.1. 0.5-1.0
toothache; channel on the yang surface of the arm and
deafness; sudden shoulders. It relaxes sinews and relieves pain
voice loss and stiffness.
Sj-9 On the lateral side of the Deafness; migraine; o Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain.
forearm pain
Sldu forearm, 5 cun below the
Four Rivets
olecranon, between the
.j. 0.5-1.0 radius and the ulna .
SJ-10 When the elbow is Diseases of the soft o Relaxes tendons: for painful obstruction
tissue of the elbow syndrome along the channel, especially of the
Tlanjing flexed, the point is in
--Well
.1. 0.3-0.5
he-oea
the depression about
1 cun superior to the
elbow.
o Resolves Phlegm and Dampness, Dispels
olecranon. Masses: for external invasions of damp-heat
causing swelling of glands and tonsils.
o Regulates Nutritive and Defensive Ql:
for invasions of exterior wind-cold to stop
sweating and release the exterior.
Sj-11 1 cun above Sj-1 0 when Shoulder and arm o Unblocks the Channels, Dispels Wind-Damp,
Qlnglengyuan motor impairment
Clear Cold Abyss
the elbow is flexed. Clears damp-heat.
and pain; migraine
.1. 0.3-0.5
Sj-12 On the line joining the Headache; neck o Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain.
stiffness; arm
Xiaoluo olecranon and Sj-14,
Dispersing pain and motor
Riverbed
midway between Sj-11 impairment
and Sj-13 .
.j, 0.5-0.7
Sj-13 On the line joining Sj-14 Goiter; shoulder and o Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain, Regulates
arm pain
Naohui and the olecranon, on Qi, Transforms Phlegm.
Upper Ann
Convergence
the posterior border of
muscle deltoidus.
J. 0.5-0.8
Sj-14 Posterior and inferior Shoulder and o Dispels Wind-Damp, Stops pain, Benefits
Jlanliao to the acromion, in the upper arm pain and
the shoulder joint: for painful obstruction
Shoulder Ct&vice impairment
depression about 1 cun syndrome of the shoulder.
+ 0.7-1.0 posterior to ll-15 when
the arm is abducted.
Sj-15 Midway between Gb- Shoulder and elbow o Dispels Wind-Damp, Unblocks the channels,
-
Tianliao
Heavens Bone
+ 0.3-0.5
21 and Sl-13, on the
superior angle of the
scapula.
pain; stiff neck
Stops pain.
-
Sj-16 Posterior and inferior Tinnitus; deafness; o Benefits the head and sensory organs,
Tianyou lymphatic swellings
to the mastoid process, Regulates Qi.
Window of around neck
.... level with mandibular
angle, on the posterior
+ 0.3-0.5
border of SCM, almost
level with Sl-17 and
Ub-10.
SJ-17 Posterior to the lobule of All ear problems; o Benefits the ears: for all ear problems
Yifeng tinnitus; parotitis;
the ear, in the depression of exterior or interior origin. Used in ear
WindSCIBen locked jaw; facial
between the mandible paralysis; most infections caused by exterior wind-heat, or for
+ 0.5-1.0 and the mastoid process. important local point deafness and tinnitus from rising of liver yang
for ear; dizziness or liver fire.
invofving ear o Expels Wind: for exterior wind causing
problems
trigeminal neuralgia and facial paralysis.
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SANJIAO San Jiao (Sj) - Hand Shaoyang
Pomts Locat1on Usage lnd1cat1ons I Funct1ons
Sj-18 In the center of the Tinnitus; headache; • Benefits the ears.
-
Qlmal mastoid process, at the deafness; Infantile
convulsion
• Expels Wind.
Spasm......,
junction of the middle
--
J, 0.3-0.5 and lower 1/3 of the
... curve formed by Sj-17
and Sj-20 posterior to
the helix.
Sj-19 Posterior to the ear, at Headache; tinnitus; • Benefits the ears, Clears Heat.
Luxl the junction of the upper deafness; Infantile • Expels Wind.
Skull Rest convulsion
and middle 1/3 of the
-
"' 0.3-0.5 curve formed by Sj-17
and Sj-20 posterior to
the helix.
--
Sj-20
Jlaosun
sub- + 0.3-0.5
Sj-21
Ennen
"-'Door
DirecUy above the ear
apex, within the hair line.
In the depression
anterior to the
Parotitis; toothache;
tinnitus
Tinnitus; otitis
media; pus in ear;
temporomandibular
• Benefits the ears, teeth, gums, and lip.
• Clears Heat.
• Expels Wind.
• Benefits the ears, Clears Heat: local point for

tinnHus caused by liver yang rising.
--
supratragic notch and joint problems
' 0.3-0.5 slighUy superior to the
condyloid process of the
mandible. The point is
located wHh the mouth
I
open.
Sj-22 Anterior and superior Tinnitus; locked jaw; • Expels Wind, Stops pain.
migraine; chock
Erheliao to Sj-21, level wHh the
Ear Bone Hole forTMJ
root of the auricle, on
--
'II 0.1-0.3 the posterior border of
avoid artery the hai~ine of the temple
where the superficial
temporal artery passes.
Sj-23 In the depression at Redness and pain • Expels Wind, Stops pain, Benefits the eye:
of tho eye; blurry locel point for eye problems and headache
Slzhukong the lateral end of the vision; headache;
Silk Bamboo Hole around the outer comer of the eyebrow,
eyebrow. twitching eyelid;
sub.+ 0.3-0.5 facial paralysis especially when due to liver yang rising. Also
for facial paralysis when there is inability to
raise the outer comer of the eyebrow.
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...
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Gallbladder (Gb)- Foot Shaoyang GALLBLADDER
Gb-22 -....;...;~..,.,.,~.._
Gb-23 -~'rl~~-_...-:~~\
Gb-24 ----\~~~~:AI.
~- Gb-27 ---,f-71-----"""..,.
Gb-28 ---f-Hr----_,_. +---+--- Gb-31
,-, Gb-29 --+-*-KS-?1 +--+--- Gb-32
Gb-37 --"r-+-lllt
-~- Gb-38 ---+--+•
Gb-39---t-
••1.~:!•'I~!E•:: E'Zi!!
40 . ~
37
I :!a:36 _ Gb-24
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Ub-19
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GALLBLADDER Gallbladder (Gb)- Foot Shaoyang
Gb-1 0.5 cun lateral to the Headache; anything • Expels Wind-heat: for conjunctivitis from
Tongziliao outer canthus, in the with heat wind-heat attack.
PupiiCITIVice
depression on the lateral • Clears fire: for liver fire causing red, dry and
sub- J. 0.3- 0.5 side of the orbit. painful eyes.
• Local point for migraine headaches due to liver
fire or liver yang rising.
Gb-2 Anterior to the intertragic OM; ear pain; • Unblocks the Channels: local point for
tinnitus; facial
Tinghui notch, at the posterior tinnijus and deafness caused by liver-fire or
Hearing paralysis; mumps;
border of the condyloid dislocation or motor liver yang rising blocking the channels.
"""""""""'
.), 0.5-0.7
process of the mandible. impainnent of the • Expels exterior wind-heat: used for otitis
The point is located with jaw (TMJ) media due to exterior wind-heat.
the mouth open.
Gb-3 In the front of the ear, Headache; • Expels Wind, Benefits the ears.
deafness; tinnitus;
Shangguan on the upper border of • Activates the Channels, Stops pain.
Above the Joint mouth and eye
the zygomatic arch, in deviation; toothache
J. 0.3-0.5 the depression directly
no deep puncture
above St-7.
Gb-4 Within the hairline of the Migraine; vertigo; • Expels Wind, Clears Heat.
temporal region, at the tinnitus; outer
Hanyan • Activates the Channels, Stops pain.
Jaws.tlnity canthus pain;
junction of the upper convulsion; epilepsy
sub- J. 0.3- 0.5 1/4 and lower 3/4 of the
distance between St-8
and Gb-7.
Gb-5 Within the hairline of Migraine; outer • Expels Wind, Clears Heat.
Xuanlu canthus pain;
the temporal region, at • Activates the Channels, Stops pain.
-
SkuN Suspension convulsion; epilepsy
the midpoint of the line
sub- .1. 0.3- 0.5 joining St-8 and Gb-7.
Gb-6 Within the hairline, at the Migraine; outer • Expels Wind, Clears Heat.
canthus pain;
Xuanli junction of the lower 1/4 • Activates the Channels, Stops pain: local point
Hair SUspension tinnitus; frequent
and the upper 3/4 of the sneezing for migraine headaches on the side of the
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 distance between St-8 head due to liver yang rising, liver fire or liver
and Gb-7. wind.
Gb-7 Directly above the Headache; swelling • Expels Wind, Benefits the mouth and jaw.
Qubln anterior border of the of the cheek;
Turning On the temporal region
Temple
auricle, 2 cun within the pain; infantile
hairline, about .5 cun convulsion
sub- .1. 0.3- 0.5
posterior to Gb-8.
Gb-6 Superior to the apex Nausea and • Unblocks the Channels, Benefits the
vomiting with
Shuaigu of the auricle, 1.5 cun ear: local point for tinnitus and deafness or
Leading Valley headache; good for
within the hairline. migraines migraine headache from liver yang rising or
sub- J. 0.3- 0.5 liver fire.
Gb-9 Directly above the Headache; epilepsy; • Unblocks the Channels, Subdues
pain and swelling
Tianchong posterior border of the Rebellious Qi: local point for migraine
Heavenly Rushing of the gums;
auricle, 2 cun within the convu~ion
headaches due to liver yang rising, liver fire or
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 hairline, about 0.5 cun liver wind. Descends upward rebellious qi.
posterior to Gb-8. • Subdues Interior Wind, Alleviates spasms:
for convulsions, epilepsy or contraction
of muscles due to liver wind. Also for
disturbance of movement such as ataxia
and speech originating from disorders of the
--
central nervous system.
• Calms the Mind: for serious mental disorders
such as hypomania.
Gb-10 Posterior and superior Headache; tinnitus; • Clears the Head, Benefits the neck region.
deafness
-
Fubal to the mastoid process, • Activates the Channels, Stops pain.
Roating White
junction of middle 1/3
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 and upper 1/3 on the
curved line drawn from
Gb-9 to Gb-12.
Gb-11 Posterior and superior Head and neck pain; • Clears the Head, Benefits the sensory organs.
tinnitus; deafness;
Touqlaoyin to the mastoid process, • Activates the Channels, Stops pain.
Head-Yin-Orifice ear pain
junction of middle 1/3
sub- .1. 0.3- 0.5 and lower 1/3 on the line
drawn connecting Gb-9
and Gb-12.
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Pomts Locat1on Usage lnd1cat1ons I Funct1ons
Gb-12 In the depression Headache; • Expels Exterior Wind: used as a local point
Insomnia; neck pain for otitis media and to subdue interior wind
Wangu posterior and inferior to
MsstoidPtocess causing epilepsy.
the mastoid process.
'!II 0.3-0.5 • Subdues Rebellious Qi: for migraine
headaches along the Gall Bladder channel on
the posterior side of the head caused by liver
yang rising or liver wind.
• Calms the Mind: for insomnia caused by liver
yang rising or liver fire.
Gb-13 0.5 cun wHhin the Mentat disorders; • Calms the Mind: for severe emotional
vertigo; seizures;
Benshen hairline of the forehead, problems such as schizophrenia. Also for
OriglnaftheSpktl hemiplegia;
3 cun lateral to Du-24. psychosis; anxiety derived from constant worry and fixed
sub-J. 0.3-0.5 schizophrenia; thoughts.
irrational suspicion • Gathers Essence to the Head: for calming
and jealousy; rigid the mind and strengthening will power when
thinking; obsessive combined with other essence strengthening
thought
points.
• Expels Internal wind: for wind stroke and
--
epilepsy.
Gb-14 On the forehead, directly Supraorbital • Benefits the head and eye, Expels Wind,
neuralgia; Stops pain.
Yangbal above the pupil, 1 headache; sinus
cun directly above the headache; eye
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 midpoint of the eyebrow. roblems
Gb-15 Directly above Gb- Headache; vertigo; • Regulates the Mind, Balances the Emotions:
Toullnql 14, 0.5 cun within the lacrimation; outer for balancing mood swings and manic
canthus pain; nasal
-""'- hairline, midway between obstruction depressive oscillations.
~.~. 0.3-0.5 Du-24 and St-8.
Gb-16 1.5 cun posterior to Headache; vef1igo; • Benefits the eyes, Expels Wind, Stops pain.
red and painful
Muchuang Gb-15, on the line
Eye Window eyes; nasal
connecting Gb-15 and obstruction
--
sub-J. 0.3-0.5 Gb-20.
Gb-17 1.5 cun posterior to Migraine; vertigo • Benefits the Head, Stops pain, Pacifies the
Zhengylng Gb-16, on the line Stomach.
connecting Gb-15 and
sub- .a. 0.3- 0.5 Gb-20.
-·-
Gb-18 1.5 cun postarior to Headache; vertigo; • Calms the Mind, Clears the brain: for deep
Gb-17, on the line epistaxis; rhinorrllea mental problems such as obsessional
Chengllng
connecting Gb-15 and thoughts and dementia.
Gb-20.
--
sub- J. 0.3 - 0.5
Gb-19 DirecUy above Gb-20, Hesdache; still • Benefits the Head, Stops pain, Clears Wind.
Naokong at the level with Du-17, neck; vertigo; painfUl
eyes; tinnitus;
on the lateral side of epilepsy
sub-+ 0.3-0.5 the external occipHal
protuberance.
--
Gb-20 In the depression Common ooids • Expels Wind: for both interior and exterior
induding wind-
Fangchl between the upper wind including wind-cold, wind-heat, causing
hest or wind-cold;
portion of the SCM and anything with headache, stiff neck, dizziness and vertigo due
• 0.5-0.8 muscle trapezius, on the nasal obstruction; to liver yang rising or liver fire .
towards nose tip
same level with Du-16. vertigo; occipital • Subdues Liver yang: for occipltel headaches
headache; still caused by liver yang rising.
neck; hyperianslon; • Benefits the eyes: for eye problems due
seizures;
hemiplegia; very to Liver disharmony causing blurred vision,
nice insomnia point; cataracts, iritis and optic nerve atrophy. Also
opens up whole can be used for eye problems caused by Liver
head blood deficiency.
• Benefits the ears: for tinnitus and deafness
due to liver yang rising.
• Clears the brain: tonifies marrow and
nourishes the brain when there are symptoms
of poor memory, dizziness and vertigo .
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Gb-21 Midway between Du-14 Hemiplegia due to • Relaxes sinews: for painful obstruction
Jianjing stroke; any motor
and the acromion, at syndrome of the shoulders and neck. Also
Shoulder Well impairment of the
the highest point of the arm; mastitis; breast relieves stiffness of the neck.
0.3-0.5 shoulder. • Promotes Lactation: empirical point to
'
contraindicated
for pregnancy &
abscess; difficult
labor promote lactation in nursing mothers.
pneumothorax • Promotes Delivery: empirical point to
promote delivery or expulsion of the fetus.
For retention of the placenta, post-partum
hemorrhage or threatened miscarriage.
Gb-22 On the mid axillary line Chest fullness; • Regulates Qi: unbinds the chest, benefits the
pain and motor
Yuanye when the anm is raised, axilla.
impairment of the
.
Armpit depression
0.3-0.5
in the 4th intercostal, 3
cun below the axilla.
arm; hypochondriac
pain; swelling of the
axiUarv reaion
Gb-23 1 cun anterior to Gb-22, Chest fullness; • Unbinds the chest, Regulates Qi in all three
hypochondriac pain;
Zhejin on the 4th intercostal, jiaos.
asthma
.
Flank Sinews
0.3-0.5
approximately at the
level with the nipple.
Intercostal
Gb-24 Directly below the nipple, • Resolves damp-heat: for damp-heat in
neuralgia;
Riyue in the 7th intercostal the Liver and Gallbladder causing jaundice,
.
Sun and Moon cholecystitis;
space, 4 cun lateral to jaundice; peptic hypochondriac pain, felling of heaviness,
0.3-0.5 the anterior midline, one ulcer; hepatitis; nausea and a sticky yellow tongue coating.
rib below Liv-14. heartburn; pain in • Promotes Qi circulation: for stagnation
the hypochondrium; of Liver qi causing hypochondriac pain and
check for herpes
distension.
zoster; one of main
points for gallstones;
jaundice; hepatitis;
mastitis; for wood
attacking earth;
good for nausea and
vomiting
Gb-25 On the lateral side of the Nephritis; serious • Tonifies Kidney, Regulates water passages,
and/or chronic
Jingmen abdomen, on the lower Strengthens Spleen, Regulates Intestines.
Capital Gate UTI; intercostal
border of the free end of neuralgia; lumbago; • Benefits the lumbar.
0.3 ~ 0.5 the 12th rib.
' Kid stones; back
pain from standing
lana-term
Gb-26 Directly below the free Stops leukorrhea; • Regulates the uterus and the menses: for
main point for
Daimai end of the 11th rib, irregular periods and dysmenorrhea.
Girdling Vessel vaginal discharges;
where the Liv-13 is especially heat • Resolves damp-heat in the lower jiao:
0.5-0.8 located, at the level of for chronic vaginal discharges and vaginal
' the umbilicus.
or excess type;
endometriosis; prolapse.
cystitis; irregular
menstruation from
damp-heat; profuse
uterine bleeding;
inauinal hernia
Gb-27 On the lateral side of the Leukorrhea; lower • Regulates the girdle vessel and the lower jiao.
abdominal pain;
Wushu abdomen, anterior to the • Transforms stagnation.
Pivot of the Five lumbar pain; hernia;
superior iliac spine, 3 constipation
-
0.5~ 1.0 cun below the umbilicus.
'
Gb-28 Anterior and inferior Prolapsed uterus; • Regulates the girdle vessel and the lower jiao.
pain from intestinal
Weidao to the AS IS, 0.5 cun • Transform stagnation.
Linking Path hernia
anterior and inferior to
0.5-1.0 Gb-27.
'Gb-29 In the depression of the Numbness; • Unblocks the Channels: a local point for
paralysis; skin painful obstruction syndrome of the hip.
Juliao midpoint between the
itching; paralysis
-
Stationary Crevice
ASIS and the greater of lower limb; pain
0.5~ 1.0 trochanter. in low back and
' leg; numbness and
stiffness of lower
leg; hemiplegia of
lower limb
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Gb-30 At the junction of the Sciatica; Hip, • Unblocks the Channels: local point for
lumbar, and thigh
Huantiao lateral 1/3 and medial painful obstruction syndrome of the hip. Also
Circling Jump pain; diseases
2/3 of the distance of the hip joint
for atrophy syndrome and sequelae of wind-
"' 1.5-2.5 between the greater and surrounding stroke. For sciatica with pain extending down
trochanter and the hiatus tissue; look there the lateral side of the leg.
of the sacrum (Du-2). for endometriosis • Tonifies Qi and Blood: almost as strong as
as the constricted St-36.
When locating this point,
qi may exacerbate
put patient in lateral these problems • Resolves damp-heat: for damp-heat in the
recumbent position with lower burner causing itchy anus or groin,
thigh flexed. vaginal discharge and urethritis.
Gb-31 On the midline of the Sciatica, especially • Expels Wind: for wind-heat moving in the
with lateral leg
Fengshi lateral aspect of the blood causing sudden appearance of red
WindMsrlcet pain; numbness
thigh, 7 cun above the and paralysis of rashes that move from place to place such as
.j. 0.7-1.2 transverse political lower leg; diseases in urticaria. Also used to expel wind-heat in
crease. When the patient of hip joint and herpes zoster (combined with Sj-6).
is standing erect with surrounding soft • Strengthens Bones and sinews: for atrophy
tissue
hands at sides, the point syndrome and sequelae of wind-stroke to relax
is where the tip of the the sinews and invigorate the circulation of qi
middle finger touches. and blood to the legs.
Gb-32 On the lateral aspect of Soreness and pain • Relaxes sinews, Benefits joints, Expels Wind-
of the thigh and
Zhongdu the thigh, 5 cun above Damp.
Middle Ditch knee; numbness
the transverse popliteal and weakness of
J. 0.7-1.0 crease, between vastus the lower limbs;
lateralis and biceps hemiplegia
femoris.
Gb-33 3 cun above Gb-34, with Diseases of knee • Relaxes sinews, Benefits joints, Expels
Xiyangguan and surrounding soft
flexed knee, between Wind-Damp: local point for painful obstruction
Knee Yang Gate tissue
the tendon of biceps syndrome of the knee, especially when there
{. 0.5-1.0 femoris and the femur, is involvement of the ligaments and tendons of
in the depression above the knee.
the lateral epicondyle of
the femur.
Gb-34 In the depression Major point for • Promotes Smooth Flow of Qi: for Liver qi
Yanglingquan anterior and in inferior to musculoskeletal stagnation causing hypochondriac pain and
OUter Mound problems;
Sprl"J} the head of the fibula. controversial distention, or pain in the epigastrium. Also for
main point for Liver-Stomach disharmony causing vomiting
{. 0.8-1.2
h..... frozen shoulder; and nausea.
important sciatica • Resolves damp-heat: for damp-heat in the
point; hepatitis;
Liver and Gallbladder channels.
cholecystitis; causes
GB contractions • Relaxes sinews: for relaxing tendons
and can expel whenever there are contractions of muscles,
gallstones; cramps or spasms.
hypertension • Unblocks the channels: for painful
(liv yang rising
obstruction syndrome, atrophy syndrome and
type); intercostal
neuralaia; heroes sequelae of wind-stroke.
Gb-35 7 cun above the tip of Chest fullness; • Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain: for acute
Yangjiao muscular atrophy;
the lateral malleolus, on pain along the channel with stiffness and
Yang Crossroads leg paralysis
the posterior border of cramping of the leg muscles.
J. 0.5-0.8 the fibula.
Gb-36 7 cun above the tip of Rage; channel • Unblocks the Channels, Stops pain,
Waiqiu the lateral malleolus, on excess s/sx like
Clears Heat: for all painful conditions of the
Outer Mound high fever; excess
the anterior border of sweating (thought to Gallbladder channel or organ.
J. 0.5-0.8 the fibula. refer to rabies)
xi-cleft
Gb-37 5 cun directly above Main distal point • Brightens eyes: improves eyesight and
Guangmlng
the tip of the lateral for vision; any eye
BrightUght eliminates floaters.
problems; blurry
malleolus, on the anterior vision; itching eyes; • Conducts fire downwards: for liver fire
J. 0.7-1.0
luo--connect
border of the fibula. pain in the eyes affecting the eyes.
Gb-38 4 cun above and slightly Migraines; • For chronic migraine headaches caused by
Yangfu anterior to the tip of hemiplegia; sedation
liver yang or liver fire.
Latera/Support point (but Gb-34
the lateral malleolus, used more); whole
.1. 0.5-0.7 on the anterior border body pain of excess
jing-rlver
of the fibula, between type
m. extensor digitorum
longus and m. peroneus
brevis.
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Gb-39 3 cun above the lateral Stiff neck (with Gb- • Benefits the Essence, Nourishes marrow,
20 and 211ocally);
Xuanzhong malleolus, in the Expels Wind: for chronic interior wind with
Suspended Bell distal for migraines;
depression between the hemiplegia (flaccid Kidney yin deficiency. Used to prevent wind
0.3-0.5 posterior border of the stroke.
' type); sciatica; distal
fibula and the tendons of point for knee; any
m. peroneus longus and pain in lower leg
brevis. GB area and pain
in all three yang
meridians of the leg
(such as resulting
from hemiplegia);
leg qi syndrome;
spastic leg;
muscular atrophy of
lower limbs
Gb-40 Anterior and inferior to Pain in chest o Promotes Ql circulation: for hypochondriac
and ribs; tidal
Qiuxu the lateral malleolus, in pain and distension due to Liver qi stagnation.
Mounds of Ruins fevers; malaria;
the depression on the cholecystitis; acid
lateral side of the tendon
-
0.5-0.8
'
yuan
of m. extensor digitorum
reflux; vomiting;
distal sciatica point;
longus. disease of ankle and
surrounding tissues;
timidity is often
listed as well
Gb-41 In the depression distal HA; migraines; o Resolves damp-heat: for damp-heat in
menstrual HA
Zulinql to the junction of the the genital region causing chnonic vaginal
Foot Tear-Control from dai channel
4th and 5th metatarsal connection; vertigo; discharge, cystitis and urethritis.
0.3-0.5 bones, on the lateral o Promotes the smooth now of Liver Qi: for
'
shu-stream
side of the tendon of m.
conjunctivitis
(Gb-37 better); headaches from Liver qi stagnation of liver fire.
extensor digiti minimi of mastitis; breast o Painful obstruction syndrome of the knee and
distention; irregular
the foot. hip.
menstruation;
scrofula; outer
canthus pain; good
for pregnancy pain
when the tendons
and ligaments
stretch too early
Gb-42 Between the 4th and 5th Canthus pain; o Spreads Liver Qi, Clears Gallbladder heat.
tinnitus; breast
Diwuhui metatarsal bones, on the
Earth Five distension pain;
Meetings
medial side of the tendon swelling and pain
of m. extensor digiti of the dorsum of
0.3-0.5
' minimi of the foot. the foot
Headache;
Gb-43 On the dorsum of the o Subdues Liver yang: for temporal headaches
dizziness and
Xiaxi foot, between the 4th from liver yang rising and migraine headaches
NanuwStream vertigo; outer
and 5th toes, 0.5 cun canthus pain; affecting the Gallbladder channel on the
03-0.5 proximal to the margin of temples.
' deafness; tinnitus;
-
ytng-spnng o Benefits the ear: for tinnitus from liver yang
the web. breast distension
pain; febrile rising or otitis media fnom exterior damp-heat.
diseases
Gb-44 On the lateral side of Migraines; o Subdues Liver yang, Benefits the eyes: for
Zuqiaoyin the 4th toe, about .1 cun headache; migraine headaches around the eyes caused
Foot Yin Orifice intercostal
posterior to the comer of neuralgia; violent by liver yang rising. Also for red and painful
J. 0.1 the nail. nightmares eyes from liver fire.
jing-welt o Calms the Mind: for insomnia and agitation
caused by liver fire.
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Liv-6 ------'~
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Liv-5----\
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LIVER Liver (Liv) - Foot Jueyin
Liv-1 On the lateral side of Abnormal uterine • Regulates menses: stops uterine bleeding
Dadun the tenninal phalanx of bleeding from hot
due to heat in the blood.
Big Mound blood
the great toes, 0.1 cun • Resolves damp-heat: for damp-heat in
su~+ 0.1-0.2 lateral to the comer of the lower burner causing difficult urination,
Jing-well
the big toenail. retention of urine, enlarged scrotum, itchy
scrotum, vaginal discharge or pruritus valvae.
• Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi:
for pain on urination with distension of the
hypogastrium due to Liver qi stagnation.
• Restores consciousness: for acute wind-
stroke.
Liv-2 On the dorsum of the Vertex headache; • Clears Liver-fire, Subdues Liver yang: for
-
Xingjian
Temporary fn-
\i 0.3-0.5
ying-spring
foot, between the 1st
and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun
proximal to the margin of
the web.
vertigo; dizziness
from upsurge of
wind (not anything
else); intercostal
neuralgia from heat;
abnormal menstrual
bleeding due to
patterns including bitter taste, thirst, a red
face, headaches, dream-disturbed sleep,
scanty dark urine, constipation, red eyes, a red
tongue with thick yellow coating, and a rapid-
wiry pulse. Used to treat migraine headaches
due to Liver-yang rising. Also for liver fire
heat; cloudy urine or
urethra discharge; insulting the Lungs and causing coughing
eyes red and accompanied by pain below the ribs and
swollen; seizures breathlessness. This often is exacerbated by
or convulsions of phlegm which combines with fire.
any type; abdominal
• Expels Interior Wind: for epilepsy and
distension
children's convulsions.
Llv-3 On the dorsum of the Improves vision; • Subdues Liver-yang: major point for sedating
rising liv yang; Liv
Taichong foot, in the depression Liver excess patterns, although mostly for
Bigger Rushing wind; vertex and
distal to the junction occular headache; subduing liver yang with migraine headaches.
l. 0.3-0.5 of the 1st and 2nd dizziness of Liv • Expels interior Wind: calming spasms,
shu-stream, yuan
metatarsal bones. yang rising and contractions and cramps of the muscles, wind
Liv wind type; in the face (when combines with Ll-4) causing
hypertension facial paralysis and tics.
(excess or deficient);
insomnia; hepatitis; • Calms the Mind: for calming tensions, for
mastitis; major short temper, anger, irritability, deep frustration
point for irregular and repressed anger, and also for tension from
menstruation due to stress.
stagnation; mouth
• Promote Ql circulation: used with
deviation; uterine
bleeding; epilepsy; moxibustion to treat genital swelling and
hernia; urine orchitis or white vaginal discharge due to cold
retention in the liver channel.
Liv-4 1 cun anterior to the Genital pain • Promotes the smooth flow of Liver qi in the
and contraction; lower burner: for urinary symptoms with a
Zhongfeng medial malleolus,
Middle SOB/ hypogastric pain;
midway between Sp- seminal emission
feeling of distension in the hypogastrium due
.j. 0.3-0.5 5 and St-41, in the problems; difficult to Liver qi stagnation.
jing-river
depression on the urination; urine
medial side of m. tibialis retention; lumbar
pain; numbness
anterior.
of the body; pain
of medial aspect
of knee; all ankle
problems; difficult
defecation; pain
and swelling of the
lower abdomen;
contracted sinews
Liv-5 5 cun above the tip of Genital itching • Promotes Qi circulation: for any urinary
like herpes; symptom deriving from Liver qi stagnation
Ligou medial malleolus, on the
Wooctwonn canal leukon11ea; irregular
medial aspect and along menstruation and including distension of the hypogastrium,
sub-.1. 0.3-0.5 the medial border of endometriosis distension and pain before urination and
luo-oonnect retention of urine. Also for Liver qi stagnation
the tibia. if damp-heat in
nature; weakness causing the sensation of a lump in the throat
and atrophy of leg; "plum pir.
hernia
• Resolves damp-heat: for vaginal discharge or
cloudy urine.
Liv-6
Zhongdu
Middle capital
7 cun above the tip of
the medial malleolus, on
the medial aspect and
Abdominal pain;
diarTflea; hernia;
uterine bleeding;
prolonged lochia
• Used primarily for acute excess patterns
causing pain around the genitalia and deriving
from either damp-heat or Liver qi stagnation
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sub- .1. 0.5-0.8 along the medial border including cystitis, painful urination, hernia.
xi-cleft
of the tibia .
Liver (Liv)- Foot Jueyin LIVER
Liv-7 Posterior and inferior to Knee pain • Used as a local point for painful obstruction
Xiguan the medial condyle of the syndrome of the knee, particularly when
Knee Joint caused by wind and with pain on the medial
tibia, in the upper portion
of the medial head of m. aspect of the knee.
' 0.5-1.0
gastrocnemius, 1 cun
posterior to Sp-9.
Liv-8 When the knee is flexed, Genital herpes; • Benefits the Bladder, Resolves Dampness:
vaginitis; local for
Ququan the point is located in used to eliminate dampness obstructing the
Spring and Bend medial knee pain;
the depression above nocturnal emissions lower burner and causing urinary retention,
0.5-0.8 the medial end of the cloudy urine, burning urination, vaginal
'
he-sea
transverse popliteal discharge, pruritus vulvae. Can be used for
crease, posterior to the either damp-heat or damp-cold.
medial epicondyle of • Nourishes Liver Blood
the tibia, on the anterior
part of the insertion of m.
semimembranosus and
m. semitendinosus.
Liv-9 4 cun above the medial Lumbosacral pain; • Regulates menses and lower jiao.
lower abdominal
Yinbao epicondyle of the femur.
Yin Wrapping pain; urine
between m. vastus retention; irregular
0.5-0.7 medialis and sartorius.
'Liv-10 3 cun directly below St-
menstruation
Lower abdominal • Clears damp-heat, Benefits lower jiao.
fullness and
Zuwuli 30, at the proximal end
Leg Five Miles distention; urine
of the thigh, below the retention
pubic tubercle and on
' 0.5-1.0
the lateral border of m.
abductor longus.
Liv-11 2 cun directly below Irregular • Benefits the uterus.
menstruation;
Yinlian St-30, at the proximal
Yin Angular Ridge leukorrhea; lower
end of the thigh, below abdominal pain;
pubic tubercle and on
' 0.5-1.0
the lateral border of m.
thigh and leg pain
abductor longus.
Liv-12 Inferior and lateral to Cold indications, • Expels cold from Liver channel, Benefits lower
especially genital
Jimai the pubic bone, 2.5 cun jiao.
Urgent Pulse area; hernia; lower
lateral to the Ren line, abdominal pain
0.3-0.5 at the inguinal groove,
' lateral and inferior to
(~ St-30.
Liv-13 On the lateral side of the Liv invading SP • Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi,
is the classic
Zhangmen abdomen, below the free Relieves retention of food.
Chapter Gate presentation for this
end of the 11th rib. point; enlargement • Benefits the Spleen and Stomach: for Liver
0.5-0.8 qi stagnation patterns when Liver invades
' of liver and
spleen; hepatitis; Stomach and Spleen, preventing Spleen qi
enteritis; abdominal from ascending and causing loose stools and
distension from
abdominal distension, or preventing Stomach
Liv invading SP;
constipation from qi from descending causing retention of food,
stagnant Liv qi; pain belching and fullness in the epigastrium.
in hypochondrium; Since this is both for strengthening Spleen
diarrhea due to cold; function as well as for eliminating stagnation, it
borborygmus
is the main point for Liver-Spleen disharmony.
With moxa it can be used to tonify and warm
the Spleen for Spleen yang deficiency.
Uv-14 Directly below the nipple, Main point for • Promotes Qi Circulation, Benefits the
intercostal neuralgia;
Qimen in the 6th intercostal Stomach: for Liver qi stagnation patterns
Cyclic Gate hepatitis; tight
space, 4 cun lateral to chest from anger when Liver invades Stomach and prevents
0.3-0.5 the midline. Stomach qi from descending causing nausea,
' and frustration;
nervous dysfunction vomiting, hypochondriac distension and pain,
of ST (Liv invading retention of food, belching and fullness in the
the ST); vomiting;
epigastrium.
hiccups; stuck food;
hypochondrium • Cools the Blood.
pain and distension;
shingles; insufficient
lactation
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DU Du Channels (Du)- Governing Vessel
Du-19 -+1----F
Du-18 -+1::::-:--:f-
Du-17 _...--¥--+--
Du-16----\'lo="'o::---
Du-15 -----'!~~~_..,
-------':::0....:::------ Du-14- C7
~._..,,L" ---=-----~r---Du-13- T1
- - - - - - - ' ' t - - - - t - Du-12 - T3
- - - - - - t - - - " ' - - \ " - Du-11 - T5
-~r----1--4\----1--- Du-10 - T6
____,_'---+-\------ Du-9 - T7
- - t - - - - + - - - - - D u - 8 - T9
- - t - - - t - - - - - D u - 7 - T10
- - - - , f - - - - l f - - - - - Du-6 - T11
--+---1------- Du-5 - L1
--+----+------ Du-4 - L2
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Du Channels (Du)- Governing Vessel DU
Du-1 Midway between the tip Diarrhea; • Regulates the Du and Ren: eliminates
Changqlang constipation; coccyx
of the coccyx and the obstructions from the channels. It is also a
LongStr9ngth pain; hemorrhoids;
anus, locating the point rectal prolapse; local point for prolapse of the anus.
in prone position. • Resolves damp-heat: for hemorrhoids.
'luo-connect
0.5-1.0 rectal bleeding
• Calms the Mind: for agitation and hypomania.
Du-2 On the hiatus of the Hemorrhoids (after • Eliminates Interior Wind: for spasms and
DU1); low back pain
Yaoshu sacrum. convulsions, epilepsy.
.
Lumbar Shu (local pain; stiffness;
and from cold)
0.5-1.0
Du-3 Below the spinous Low back pain; • Strengthens back, Tonifies Yang,
Yaoyangguan process of the 4th paralysis of lower
Strengthens the legs: for lower backache,
Lumbar Yang limbs; muscular
.
Gate
0.5-1.0
lumbar vertebrae, level
with the iliac crest.
atrophy of the
legs; impotence;
nocturnal emission;
e ilepsy
atrophy syndrome.
Du-4 Below the spinous Low back pain • Tonlfies Kidney yang: tonifies and warms
Mingmen process of the 2nd or sprain; 5am
the gate of vitality. For Kidney yang deficiency
GateofUfe diarrhea; enuresis;
lumbar vertebrae. spermatorrhea; causing chilliness, abundant-clear urination,
0.5-1.0 tiredness, lack of vitality, depression, weak
' impotence;
leukorrhea; irregular knees and legs, a pale tongue and a deep-
menstruation; weak pulse.
endometriosis;
• Benefits Original Qi: for chronic weakness
peritonitis; spinal
myelitis; sciatica; and both physical and mental.
nephritis; sequelae • Benefits the Essence: for impotence,
of infantile paralysis; premature ejaculation or nocturnal emissions.
asthma due to • Strengthens lower back and knees:
deficient kidney not
for chronic backache due to Kidney yang
grasping lung qi
deficiency.
• Expels Cold: for interior cold due to either
Kidney or Spleen yang deficiency causing
chronic diarrhea, profuse clear urination,
incontinence or enuresis, abdominal pain or
dysmenorrhea or infertility.
Du-5 Below the spinous Diarrhea; indigestion • Strengthens lumbar spine, Benefits lower jiao.
Xuanshu process ofthe 1st lumbar
Suspended Pivot
vertebrae.
' 0.5-1.0
Du-6 Below the spinous Dianilea; jaundice; • Drains damp, Tonifies Spleen, Benefits lower
Jizhong process of the 11th epilepsy; stiffness
jiao.
Spmal Center and back pain
thoracic vertebrae.
0.5-1.0
'Du-7 Below the spinous Low back pain; back • Strengthens lumbar spine, Benefits middle
Zhongshu process of the 1Oth stiffness; epigastric
jiao.
Centra/Pivot region pain
thoracic vertebrae.
'Du-8
0.5-1.0
Below the spinous Epilepsy; gastric • Expels Interior Wind, Relaxes sinews:
Jinsuo process of the 9th pain; back stiffness
for convulsions, muscle spasms, tremors or
Tendon Spasm
thoracic vertebrae. epilepsy.
'Du-9
0.5-1.0
Below the spinous Jaundice; cough; • Regulates the Liver and Gallbladder:
Zhiyang process of the 7th asthma; back
promotes the smooth flow of Liver qi when
.
Reaching yang
-1.0
upward0.5
thoracic vertebrae,
approximately at level
with the inferior angle of
stiffness
there is hypochondriac pain and distension.
• Opens the chest and diaphragm: for
distension or oppression, hiccup and sighing.
the scapula. • Resolves damp-heat: for damp-heat in
the Liver and Gallbladder channel causing
jaundice.
Du-10 Below the spinous Back pain; neck • Stops coughing and wheezing, Clears heat
Lingtai process of the 6th rigidity; cough;
and detoxifies poison.
.
Spints Tower
upward 0.5
-1.0
thoracic vertebrae.
asthma
Du-11 Below the spinous Poor memory; • Regulates the Heart, Calms the Mind: clears
Shendao process of the 5th anxiety; palpitation;
Heart fire and for other excess Heart patterns.
.
Spirit Pathway
-1.0
upward0.5
thoracic vertebrae.
pain and stiffness of
the back
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DU Du Channels (Du)- Governing Vessel

Du-12 Below the spinous Cough; asthma; • Expels Interior Wind, Relieves spasms: for
Shenzhu process of the 3rd pain and stiffness of
spasms, convulsions and tremors or epilepsy.
Body Pillar the back
thoracic vertebrae. • Tonifies Lung Qi following debilitating illness.
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-1.0
Du-13 Below the spinous Malaria; headache; • Clears Heat, Release the Exterior,
febrile diseases;
Taodao process of the 1st Regulates the Shaoyang: for beginning stage
Way of Happiness stiffness of the back
thoracic vertebrae. wind-heat attack. Also for alternating fever
' upward 0.5 and chills and Shaoyang patterns.
-1.0
Du-14 Below the spinous URI; cold; seizures; • Clears Heat, Release the Exterior, Expels
asthma used with
Dazhui process of the 7th Wind, Regulates Nutritive and Defensive
BigVelfebra Ding chuan; pain in
cervical vertebrae, shoulder; neck pain Qi: for wind-heat patterns or any heat pattern.
' upward0.5 approximately level with and rigidity (flexion • Tonifies Yang: with reinforcing method it
-1.0
the shoulders. and extension); tonifies the yang and can be used for any yang
any febrile disease; deficiency pattern.
taiyang stage (URI
• Clears the Mind and stimulates the brain.
wind-cold) use Ou-
14 to disperse and
cause a sweat; yang
ming stage (lung
heat) use Du-14
totonify
Du-15 0.5 cun directly above Mental disorders; • Clears the Mind, Stimulates speech: for
epilepsy; deafness
Yamen the midpoint of the speech impairment.
Gate of Muteness and muteness;
posterior hairline, in the apoplexy after
0.5-0.8 depression below the
' spinous process of the
stroke; may not help
voice box injury but
1st cervical vertebrae. worth a try
Du-16 1 cun directly above the Headache; sore • Expels Wind, Clears the Mind and the
throat; can be Brain: eliminates both exterior and interior
Fengfu midpoint of the posterior
Wind Palace used for any of
hairline, directly below the common wind wind causing wind stroke, epilepsy and severe
0.5-0.8 the external occipital symptoms; stiff giddiness.
'
no deep puncture
protuberance, in the neck; numbness;
depression between m. stroke
trapezius.
Du-17 On the midline of the Epilepsy; neck • Expels Wind, Clears the brain, Clears the
stiffness Mind: subdues wind affecting the brain
Naohu head, 1.5 cun directly
Brain's Door causing epilepsy, wind stroke.
above Du-16, in the
sub- .I. 0.3-05 depression on upper
border of EOP.
Du-18 On the midline of the Headache; neck • Expels Wind, Stops pain.
rigidity; blurry vision; • Calms the Mind, Soothes the Liver.
Qiangjian head, 1.5 cun directly
Unyielding Space mania
above Du-17, midway
sub- .I. 0.3-0.5 between Du-16 and
Du-20.
Du-19 On the midline of the Headache; vertigo; • Calms the Mind: for severe anxiety.
epilepsy; mania
Houding head, 1.5 cun directly
Behind the Crown
above Du-18.
wb-' 0.3-0.5
Du-20 On the midline of the Vertex headache; • Ascends Yang, Clears the Mind: for prolapse
frontal headache of the internal organs including stomach,
Baihui head, 7 cun directly
Hundred Meetings from sinus
above the posterior congestion;
uterus, bladder, anus or vagina.
sub- .I. 0.3-0.5 hairline, approximately dizziness; • Eliminates Interior Wind.
on the midpoint of hypertension; • Promotes resuscitation and restores
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the line connecting insomnia; seizures consciousness.
(wind); prolapse
the apexes of the two
(lifts energy up);
auricles. hemorrhoids;
diarrhea; vaginal
bleeding; tinnitus;
nasal obstruction
and congestion;
stroke; locked jaw;
hemi leaia
Du-21 On the midline of the Epilepsy; dizziness; • Expels Wind, Treats convulsions, Benefits the
blurry vision; Mind.
Qianding head, 1.5 cun anterior
rhinorrhea; vertical
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lnFrontofthe to Du-20.
Cro~ headache
sub- .I. 0.3-0.5
Du Channels (Du)- Governing Vessel DU

Du-22 2 cun posterior to the Headache; blurry • Benefits the nose, Expels Wind, Benefits the
vision; mental
Xinhui midpoint of the anterior Mind.
Fontanel Meeting disorders; epistaxis;
hairline, 3 cun anterior opthalmalgia
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 to Du-20.
no infants with
metopism
Du-23 1 cun directly above the Headache; rhinitis; • Opens the nose: for chronic allergic rhinitis or
any nose problems
Shangxing midpoint of the anterior sinusitis.
UpperSfar involving obstruction
hairline.
sub- J. 0.3-0.5
no infants with
metopism
Du-24 0.5 cun directly above Local headache • Calms the Mind: for severe anxiety and fears.
(frontal and sinus};
Shenting the midpoint of the Treats schizophrenia.
Mind Courtyard seizures
anterior hairline.
sub- J. 0.3-0.5
or bleed
Du-25 On the tip of the nose. Nasal obstruction; • Benefits the nose.
loss of
Suliao
White Crevice consciousness;
epistaxis;
' 0.2-0.3
or bleed
rhinorrhea; rosacea
Du-26 At the junction of upper Loss of • Restores consciousness, Calms the Mind.
consciousness;
Renzhong 1/3 and lower 2/3 of the • Benefits the face and nose, Expels Wind.
.
Middle of Person
-0.5
upward0.3
philtrum near the nostrils,
or upper lip midline.
acute low back
sprain; drowning;
coma; heat
exhaustion; seizures
• Strengthens lumbar spine.
Du-27 On the median tubercle Mental disorders; • Clears Heat, Generates fluid, Benefits the
lip stiffness; lip
Duiduan of the upper lip, at the mouth.
.
Mouth Extremity twitching; pain and
junction of the skin and swelling of the gums • Calms the Mind.
upward 0.2 upper lip.
-0.3
Du-28 At the junction of the Mental disorders; • Clears Heat, Benefits the gums, nose, and
Yinjiao gum and frenulum of the pain and swelling
eyes.
.
Gum Intersection of the gums;
upper lip. rhinorrhea
upward 0.1
-0.2
or bleed
ie!il;
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REN Ren Channels (Ren)- Conception Vessel
.-....,t-1--------- Ren-24 ,.a
_ ____:1--------- Ren-23 ~
-------::--------,- Ren-22
----~----r- Ren-21
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------=~r----+ Ren-20
-----.:p.._---+ Ren-19
------1+---'~-+ Ren-18
------<IP---++----'-;:--+ Ren-17
---7-+----'+- Ren-16
Ren-15 +____::........:._--ft--i!l""'-:.:::;=""-:;,c-,,_
Ren-14 -----+-lr--->~'T-'"7'-1-
Ren-13 -----'r---'~--<7-t'--
Ren-12 -----+--tt"'531~-
Ren-11 ------+--,.,L----
Ren-10 - - - - - + - - - - - -
Ren-9 ------+------
--+--""'-T----- Ren-8
---+---+----- Ren-7
---1----+------ Ren-6
--1----+----- Ren-5
-------:r--t----- Ren-4
--+---+---- Ren-3
~~- --+-----1-t---- Ren-2
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Ren Channels (Ren) - Conception Vessel REN
Pomts Locat1on Usage lndicat1ons I Funct1ons
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Ran-1 Between the anus and Vaginitis; urine • Nourishes the Yin, Benefits the Essence:
retention; for incontinence, enuresis and nocturnal
Hulyln the root of the scrotum in
~ Yin males, and between the
hemorrhoids:
emissions deriving from yin deficiency.
nocturnal emission;
,., ~
.a. 0.5-1.0 anus and the posterior

labial commissure in
enuresis; mental
disorders
• Resolves damp-heat: for damp-heat in the
genital area causing vaginal discharge,
,.
-~ females. pruritus vulvae or itching of the scrotum.
• Empirical point to promote resuscitation after
drowning.
,.
,_
Ren-2 On the midpoint of the Urine dribbling • Warms and invigorates Kidney, Benefits
and retention; urination, Regulates lower jiao.
Qugu upper border of the pubis
enuresis; nocturnal
,. """""""""
" 0.5-1.0
caution in
symphysis. emission; Irregular
menstruation;
hernia;
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Idysmenonhea
Ren-3 On the midline of the Spermatonhea: • Regulates Bladder Function: for any urinary
enuresis; retention problem, especially acute. For either excess
Zhongji abdomen, 4 cun below
of urine; leukorrhea;
the umbilicus. or deficiency patterns.
~ (all due to damp-
• 0.5-1.0 heat); any urinary • Resolves damp-heat: for pain and burning on
,... ,....,....,.
cautianlo
tract disorder (90%
of the time they
are damp-heat
urination and interrupted flow of urine.
related); excessive
r-. uterine bleeding;
dysmenonhea
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(but these are not
r-. ~:':~~~to
,.., Ren-4
Guanyuan
On the midline of the
abdomen, 3 cun below
For all Kid problems; • Nourishes Yin and Blood: for any pattern of
abdominal pain;
deficiency of blood or yin.
,.. Gstelothe
OrigH>BIQi
... 0.8-1.2
the umbilicus.
pain from deficiency;
cold diarrhea (Kid
related): UTI (Ren-3
might be better):
• Strengthens Yang: rescue the yang in acute
stages of wind-stroke due to collapse of yang.
Also for deficiency of Kidney yang.
,. """""'"
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urination from cold
(clear and copious):
• Regulates the uterus and menses: for
amenorrhea or scanty periods.
,. deficient types of
"rrheas~; can use it
to regulate almost
• Tonlfies the Kidney and Benefits the
Original Ql: for chronic diseases or for
,. any GYN problems patients with poor constitution or emaciation.

• Calms the Mind: for anxiety from yin
deficiency.
• Roots the Ethereal Soul: for vague feelings
~ of fear at night due to floating of the ethereal
,. Ren-5
Shlmen
abdomen, 2 cun below
Abdominal
pain; diarrhea;
soul.
• Benefits the Original Qi: for Kidney
deficiency and a poor constitution.
Slone Door hernia; edema;
the umbilicus. uterine bleeding; • Regulates the transformation and excreUon
r-. J. 0.5-1.0 postpartum of fluids in the lower burner and Opens the
,. caution In
pregnancy
hennmorhage water passages: for edema of the abdomen,
urinary retention, difficult urination, diarrhea or
vaginal discharge.
,. /
Ran~
Qihal
abdomen, 1.5 cun below
Neurasthenia;
abdominal pain
• Tonlfies Qi, Yang and Original Qi: for
extreme physical and mental exhaustion and
,.-- S..ofQJ
J. 0.8-1.2
caution in
the umbilicus.
and distension
related to digestion; depression.
impotence; irregular • Regulates Qi: for lower abdominal pain and
menstruation; distention due to qi stagnation.
,.- """""'""' intestinal paralysis; • Benefits Original Qi: for chilliness, loose
all urinary problems
stools, profuse pale urination, physical
,. . like incontinence;
infertility
spennatorrhea;
weakness, mental depression, lack of will
power.
,. prolapse rectum;
postpartum
hemorrhage;
• Resolves Dampness: for urinary difficulty,
vaginal discharge or loose stool with mucus.
,. diarrhea; (Ren-4
better as it more
-ply tonlftes
,.
the Kid
Ren-7 On the midline of the Abdominal • Nourishes Yin, Regulates the uterus: for
Ylnjlao distension; edema;
abdomen, 1 cun below menstrual problems including amenorrhea,
,. Yin Cmuing
J. 0.8-1.2
caution in
the umbilicus.
hernia; irregular
menstruation scanty periods or infertility. Also used during
menopause to nourish blood and yin.
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REN Ren Channels (Ren) - Conception Vessel •
Ren-11
Pomts LocatiOn
In the center of the

Usage
Diarrhea from SP
Indications I Funct1ons
• Rescues Yang: for acute stage wind-stroke

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Shenque umbilicus. yang deficiency;
or the flaccid type characterized by collapse of
SplrltGateway Sam diarrhea;
apoplexy (flaccid yang.
No puncture slroke) from yang • Strengthens Spleen: for internal cold and
caution in
pregnancy coHapse; any ldnd of extreme weakness, and chronic diarrhea from
prolapse due to SP Spleen deficiency.
-
yang deficiency
Ren-9 On the midline of the Ascites (_,tion of • Controls the water passages: promotes the
Shulfen fluid in abdomen);
abdomen, 1 cun above transportation, transformation and excretion of
WsterSeplltatlon edema; retention
the umbilicus. of urine; diarrhea; fluids in all parts of the body. For dampness,
.J. 0.5-1.0 general dampness phlegm, edema or ascites .
caution in
pregnancy
in the body (fluid
retention in the
body; actual fluid
-
retention in the body
as opposed to less
material dampness
like foggy hnd)
Ren-10 On the midline of the Indigestion; food • Descends Rebellious Ql, Relieves food
retention after
Xiawan abdomen, 2 cun above stagnation: for stimulating the downward
Lowe<- eating; prolapsed
the umbilicus. stomach movement of Stomach qi, retention of food in
.j. 0.5-1.2 the stomach, abdominal distension, feeling of
caution In
pregnancy fullness after eating and sour regurgitation.
For treating the pylorus and duodenum.
Ren-11 On the midline of the Stomachache; • Regulates Stomach function, Descend Qi:
...._.. ...
Jianli abdomen, 3 cun above vomiting; abdominal
for feeling of fullness and distension in the
,_ the umbilicus.
distention;
borborygmus; epigastrium, nausea, vomiting and epigastric
edema; anorexia pain.
J, 0.5-1.2
..........,.
caution in
Ren-12
Zhongwan
-of
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--
.a. 0.5-1.2
abdomen, 4 cun above
the umbilicus.
Acute or chronic
gastritis; gasbic
ulcats; prolapsed
ST;vomiling;
nausea; one of the
main nausea points
• Tonlfles Stomach and Spleen: for deficiency
patterns of the Stomach and Spleen causing
lack of appetite, fatigue, and dull epigastric
pain relieved by eating.
• Regulates Stomach: for deficiency cold -
-
caution in
and gcod for any patterns of the Stomach and Spleen.
kind; can be used
• Resolves Dampness.
for oonstipation if
chronic or deficient;
indigestion;
madness from
phlegm type of
-
blockage; builds
middle energy
Ren-13 On the midline of the Stomach pain; • Subdues rebellious Stomach Ql: for hiccup,
nausea; vomiting;
Shangwan abdomen, 5 cun above belching, nausea, vomiting and a feeling of
u,__ the umbilicus.
abdominal distention
fullness in the upper epigastrium.
• 0.5-12
..........,.
caution in
Ren-14 On the midline of the Mental diseases; • Descends Rebellious Stomach Ql: for
-
seizures; angina
Juque abdomen, 6 cun above digestive problems with rebellious Stomach qi
G,..,I'BiaoB pectoris; vom~lng;
the umbilicus. nausea (if more of emotional origin.
"" 0.3-0.8 tender than Ran~ • Clears Heart-fire and Calms the Mind: for
12); palpitations phlegm-heat misting the heart causing mental
due to anything; symptoms.
hiatal hernia; strong
spirit and mental
associations
Ren-15 1 cun below the xyphoid Mental illness; good • Benefits the Original Qi: nourishes all yin
for fatigue; yang
Jluwel process, 7 cun above organs and calms the mind when there is
Dow TaB madness; epilepsy
the umbilicus; locate anxiety, worry, emotional upsets, fears or
.... 0.4-0.6 the point in the supine obsessions caused by yin deficiency.
position with the arms
uplifted.
Ren-16 On the midline of the Fullness and • Unblocks the chest, Regulates the Stomach,
distension In the
Zhongtlng sternum, at the level of Descends rebellion.
chest and Intercostal
"""'"'Courlyanl the 5th intercostal space. region; hica.tps;
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sub- J. 0.3 - 0.5 nausea; anorexia
Ren Channels (Ren)- Conception Vessel REN
Ren-17 On the anterior midline, Asthma; bronchitis; • Tonifies the Qi of the chest, Regulates Qi:
intercostal aids the dispersing and descending of qi,
Shanzhong at level with the 4th
Middle of Chest neuralgia; wheezing;
intercostal space. panting; spitting dispels stagnation of qi in the chest causing
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 blood; difficulty tightness in the chest, breathlessness and
or inability to pain in the chest.
swallow food; • Opens the chest: dispels fullness from the
dilates bronchioles;
chest and helps breathing. For Lung and
insufficient lactation;
hiccups Heart qi patterns or obstruction of the chest by
phlegm. For chronic bronchitis.
• Benefits the diaphragm: for hiatal hernia
or insufficient lactation from qi and blood
deficiency.
Ren-18 On the anterior midline, Fullness and • Unblocks the chest, Regulates and Subdues
distension in the
Yutang at the level of the 3rd rebellion.
Jade Hall chest and intercostal
intercostal space. region; hiccups;
sub- .J, 0.3-0.5 nausea; anorexia
Ren-19 On the anterior midline, Chest pain; cough; • Unblocks the chest, Regulates and Subdues
asthma
Zigong at the level of the 2nd rebellion.
Purple Palace
intercostal space.
sub- J. 0.3-0.5
Ren-20 On the anterior midline, Fullness and • Unblocks the chest, Regulates and Subdues
Huagai at the midpoint of the distension in the
rebellion.
FloridGanopy chest and intercostal
sternal angle, at the level region; asthma;
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 of the 1st intercostal cough
space.
Ren-21 On the anterior midline, Chest pain; cough; • Descends Stomach Qi, Dispels food
asthma
Xuanji in the center of the stagnation.
Jade Pivot
sternal manubrium, 1 Unblocks the chest, Descends Lung Qi.
sub- J. 0.3-0.5 cun below Ren-2.2. • Benefits the throat.
Ren-22 In the center of the Pharyngitis; goiter; • Stimulates the descending of Lung qi: for
Tiantu hiccups; spasms
suprasternal fossa. cough and asthma.
Heaven Projection of the esophagus;
diseases of the • Resolves Phlegm: for phlegm in the throat
First. J. 0.2, then vocal cords; heavy and lungs causing acute bronchitis with
insert downward
along posterior
wheezing; nodules profuse sputum, or chronic retention of phlegm
aspect of sternum that are phlegm in the throat.
based
0.5-1.0 • Clears Heat: for Lung heat or wind-heat in the
' Lungs.
Ren-23 Above the Adam's apple, Loss of voice; • Descends Qi, Stops cough.
Lianquan in the depression of the paralysis of
Angular Ridge hypoglossus;
Spring
upper border of the hyoid excessive salvation;
bone. tongue problems
0.5-1.0
'
toward toogue root
Ren-24 In the depression in the Facial paralysis; • Local point for exterior wind invading the face
Chengjiang center of the mentolabial facial edema
causing facial paralysis.
Saliva Receiver involving REN
groove. meridian; deviated
upward 0.2
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-0.3
eyes and mouth

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Extra (E) - Extra Acupuncture Points EXTRA POINTS
Points Locat1on Usage Indications I Functions
E..Jiacheng- 1 cun lateral to Ren-24. Pain in the face; • Expels Wind, Opens the Channels, Stops
jiang deviation of the eyes
pain.
Adjacent and mouth; spasm
Container FlUids of facial muscle
'!II 0.5-1.0
E.Jianqlan Midway between the top Used for shoulder • Moves Qi and Blood, Benefits the Shoulder.
Frrmtofth& pain or frozen
of the anterior axillary
Shoulder shoulder if pain
crease and Ll-15. radiates towards the
J, 0.8-1.2
anterior aspect of
the shoulder
E.Jinjin, On the veins on both Swelling of the • Clears Heat, Reduce swelling, Generate fluids,
tongue; vomiting; Benefits the tongue.
Yuye sides of the frenulum
Golden Fluid& aphasia with
Jade Humor
of the tongue,Jinjin is stiffness of tongue
on the left, Yuye is on
Prick to bleed
the right.
E-Lanwelxue 2 cun below St-36. Acute and chronic • Moves Qi and Blood, Clears excess heat from
Appendix Point appendicitis
Locate by finding the Large Intestine.
• 1.0-1.2 tender spot between
St-36 and St-37.
E-Luozhen On the dorsum of Neck pain • Moves Qi and Blood in the neck region.
Stiff Neck
the hand between
J. 0.5-0.8 the 2nd and 3rd
metacarpal bones, 0.5
cun posterior to the
metacarpophalangeal
joint.
E-Naoglng 2 cun proximal to St-41 Improve memory: • Improve memory; clears the brain.
CINrtheBrain cfears the brain
Point
on the St-36-41 line.
Hepatosplenomegaly;
E-Pigen 3.5 cun lateral to the lumbar pain
• Hepatosplenomegaly; lumbar pain.
Root of Glomus
lower border of L 1.
J. 0.5-0.8
E.Qianzheng 0.5-1 cun anterior to the Deviation of the • Deviation of the eyes and mouth; ulceration on
Pui/Mght eyes and mouth;
auricular lobe. tongue and mou1h.
ulceration on tongue
" 0.5-1.0 and mouth
E-Qiuhou At the junction of the Eye diseases • Benefits the eyes.
BehlndlheBall
lateral 1/4 and 3/4 of the
Push eyeball infra orbital margin.
upwardJ.
0.5-1.2
E.Shang- 1 cun below the midpoint Alalia; salivation • Alalia; salivation with stiff tongue; sore throat;
lianquan of the lower jaw. in the with stiff tongue;
difficulty in swallowing; loss of voice
Upp#H'Ridge sore throat; difficulty
Spring
depression between the in swallowing; loss
hyoid bone and the lower of voice
0.8-1.2
border of the jaw.
E.Shlqlzhulxla Below the spinous lumbar and thigh • Tonifies Kidney, Promotes urination, Opens
Below The pain; paralysis of the
process of L5. the channels, Stops pain.
17th Verlebme lower extremities;
irregular or painful
+ 0.8-1.2 menses; benefits
the lower back and
regulates the lower
burner
E.Shixuan On the tips of the ten Apoplexy; coma; • Revives consciousness, Drains Heat, Pacifies
Ten Diffusions
fingers, about 0.1 cun epilepsy; hjgh fever;
Wind.
acute tonsillitis;
sub-.l. 0.1-0.2 distal to the nail.
Prick to bleed
infantile convulsion;
clear heat; subdue
interior wind; open
the orifices
E.Sifeng On the palmar surface, Malnutrition • Tonifies Spleen, Reduce accumulation.
Four Seams
in the midpoint of the and indigestion
syndrome in
Prick to bleed transverse creases of the children; whooping
proximal interphalangeal cough
joints of the index,
middle, ring and little
fingers.
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EXTRA POINTS Extra (E) - Extra Acupuncture Points
Po1nts Locat1on Usage lnd;cations I Functions
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E-Slshencong
sub-J. 0.5-1.0
A group of points,
at the vertex, 1 cun
respectively posterior,
anterior and lateral to
Du-20.
Headache; vertigo;
Insomnia; poor
memory; epilepsy;
subdue interior
wlnd-usad as
local point for
• Calms tha Mind, Expels Wind, Benefits the
eyes and ears.
the treatment of
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o iloosv
E-Talyang In the depression about Headache; eye • Clears Heat, Expels Wind, Reduce swelling.
diseases; devlatlon
"'"""'"""
J. 0.3-0.5
1 cun posterior to the
midpoint between
of eye & mouth
• Opens channels, Stops pain.
the lateral end of the

eyebrow and the outer
canthus.
E-Welguan- 1.5 cun lateral to the Diabetes; vomiting; • Clears Heat, Generates fluid.
pain in the chest
xlashu lower border of the
or abdomen; Note:
'!II 0.5-0.7
spinous process of TB. Considered to be
tho back shu point
of tho ooncroos
E-XIyan/ A pair of points in the Knee pain; • Dispels Wind-Damp, Reduce Swelling, Stops
weakness of the
Xlyuan two depressions, medial lower extremities;
pain.
Eyes Of the Knee
and lateral to the patellar usad for painful
" 0.5-1.0 ligament, locating the obstruction of
point with the knee the knee; needle
flexed. Lateral xiyan obliquely upwards or
overlaps with St-35. madlally with moxa
for best results
E-Yaoql 2 cun direcHy above the Epilepsy; hoadocho; • Moves Qi and Blood.
...-a... tip of the coccyx Insomnia;
constipation
sub- J. upwards
1.0-2.0
E-Yaotongxue On the dorsum of Acute lumbar sprain • Moves Qi and Blood in the lumbar region.
Lumbar Pain Point
the hand midway
..............
"" 0.5-1.0 between the transverse
wrist crease and
metacarpophalangeal
joint, between the 2nd
and 3rd metacarpal
bones, and between the
4th and 5th metacarpal
bones, four points in all
on both hands.
....--
E-Yaoyan 3.5 cun lateral to the Lumbar pain; • Tonifies Kidney, Strengthens the lumbar
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lower border of L4, frequent urination; region.
irregular menses
J. 0.8-12 located in the prone
position.
E-Yimlng 1 cun posterior to Sj-17. Eye diseases; • Calms the spirit and brightens the eyes;
tinnitus; Insomnia;
Benefits the ears.
calms the spirit and
brightens the ayes;
"' 0.5-0.8
benefits the ears
E-Yintang Midway between the Headache; • Calms the Mind, Expels Wind, Benefits the
Sea/H.. medial ends of the two epistaxis; Insomnia: nose.
head heaviness;
sub-.&. 0.3-0.5 eyebrows. frontal hoadocho • Opens the Channels, Stops pain.
E-Yuyao At the midpoint of the Twitching of tho • Benefits the eyes, Relaxes sinews, Stops pain.
W.WSpme eyes; redness;
eyebrow, directy above swelling; pain of
sub-J. 0.3-0.4 the pupil (in the hair). tho eyes; ptosis;
cloudiness of tho
cornea; Giovanni:
Used mosUyfor
eye disorders; such
as blurred vision
or floaters; derived
from liver blood
deficiency
....
E..Zhongkui
,_., On the midpoint of the Nausea; vomiting;
proximal interphalangeal hiccups
Moxibustion is joint of the middle finger
applied at the dorsum aspect.
• 234 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.._
Extra (E) - Extra Acupuncture Points EXTRA POINTS
Pomts Locat1on Usage Indications I Functions
E..Zhongquan In the depression Stutly chest; gasbic • Nausea; vomHing; hiccups.

Cenlno/Sprlng
between Ll-5 and Sj-4, pain; spitting of
bl-
J, 0.3-0.5 on the radial side of
the extensor digitorum
communis.
E-Zhoujlan On the tip of the ulnar Scrofula • Stuffy chest; gastric pain; spitting of blood.
Tlpoflhe Elbow
olecranon when the
Moxibustion Is elbow is flexed.
applied
E.zlgongxuo 3 cun lateral to Ren-3. Prolapse of uterus; • Raises and regulates Qi, Regulates menses,
-..o.PaJece irregular menses:
Stops pain.
01 Chid; utenJs ovarian cysts;
Point regulates menses;
J, 0.8-1.2 clears heat and
transforms damp-
heat; raises the
middle qi; Giovanni:
Used to tonlfy the
kidneys; regulate
menses; and for
lnlertllltv in women
Special Needling Cautions & Contraindlcatlons
Caution during pregnancy No Moxa

Ran-4 no needle and moxa Po-1 forbidden moxa on females
Ren-11 no moxa Po-9
Sp-2 no moxa - & 3 months after birth
Sp-6 no needle Caution - over pulses and major vessels
Gb-21 no needle Po-3
Ub-60 no needle Lu-7
Ub-67 no needle Lu-6
Ll-4 no needle Lu-9
St-25 no needle St-30
St-42
Contraindicated - No needling or usa with St-11
caution with direction Liv-3
Ren-5 may cause infertility in females Liv-12
Ren-6 may be fatal Ub-1
Ren-15 may shorten life Ub-2
Du-11 may damage heart Ll-4
Du-24 Ll-5
Po-1 may cause pneumothorax Ll-13
St-17 Sj-23
Ht-2
Lu-2 may cause inability to raise arm
Liv-12
Gb-3 may cause deafness
Gb-18
Gb-21 deep needle forbidden in heart cases
K-11
Ub-56
Sj-7
Sj-8
E-Zhongkui
No head points on infants
No points on lower abdomen and lower back 3
months after pregnancy

AURICULAR POINTS Ear (Ear) - Point Location
Ear Apex
--
-
External Nose •
eLung 2
ManiafTranquilizere
Lung
-
-
Detox Ear Treatments
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) and American College of Addictionology and
Compulsive Disorders (ACACD) auricular acupuncture protocol are used around the world to help people
deal with and recover from substance abuse. The NADA and ACACD protocol has been shown in a variety of
clinical settings to be beneficial in the process of detoxification from substance abuse as well as to help with
--
--
the emotional, physical and psychological attributes involved in addictions.
NADA Protocol ACACD Protocol
Lung 2 Addiction-related lung issues Point Zero General homeostatic balance
Shen Men Stress, anxiety, excessive
--
Shen Men Stress, anxiety, excessive sensitivitv
sensitivity Autonomic Balance sympathetic and
parasympathetic nervous
Autonomic Balance sympathetic and systems blood circulation
parasympathetic nervous C. Kidnev Kidnev disorders, urination issues
systams blood circulation Brain Pituitary gland, endocrine glands,
Liver Hepatitis, cirrhosis addictions sleeo
Limbic Aggressiveness, compulsive
..-
-
C. Kidney Kidney disorders, urination issues System or behavior
Master
Cof8bral
.236 lll
Ear Treatment Protocols AURICULAR POINTS
Condtt1on Protocols
Acne Face, Skin, Lung 1 & 2, Point Zero, Shenmen

Alcoholism Alcoholic Point, Liver, Lung 1, Lung 2, Brain, Occiput, Forehead, Kidney, Point
Zero, Shenmen, Lesser Occipital Nerve
Allergy Apex of the Ear, Allergy Point, Omega 2, Inner Nose, Asthma, Point Zero,
Shenmen, Sympathetic, Endocrine
Anxiety Nervousness, Master Cerebral, Tranquilizer Point, Heart, Point Zero, Shenmen,
Sympathetic
Back Pain Thoracic Spine, Lumbosacral Spine, Buttock, Sciatic Nerve, Lumbago, Lumbar
Spin, Pint Zero, Shenmen, Thalamus Point
Cancer Corresponding body area, Thymus Gland, Vitality Point, Heart, Point Zero,
Shenmen, Thyroid Gland
.~ Carpal Tunnel Wrist I-III Forearm, Hand, Thoracic Spin, Point Zero, Shenmen, Thalamus
Chronic fatigue Vitality Point, Antidepressant, Brain, ACTH, Adrenal Gland, Point Zero, Shenmen,
Master Oscillation
Common Cold Inner Nose, Throat, Forehead, Lung 1 & 2, Asthma, Prostaglandin 1 & 2, Ear Apex
Constipation Constipation, Large Intestines, Rectum, Omega 1, Abdomen
Cough Asthma, Antihistamine, Point Zero, Adrenal Gland, Throat 1 & 2, Lung 1 & 2
Depression Antidepressant, Brain, Excitement Pint, Pineal Gland, Master Cerebral, Shenmen,
Sympathetic
Diarrhea Small Intestines, Large Intestines, Point Zero, Shenmen, Sympathetic
Dizziness Dizziness, Inner Ear, Cerebellum, Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Point Zero,
Drug Addiction Lung 1, Lung 2, Shenmen, Sympathetic, Endocrine, Liver, Kidney, Brain
Fibromyalgla Thoracic Spine, Lumbosacral Spine, Muscle Relaxation, Antidepressant, Point
Zero, Shenmen, Thalamus
Headaches Temples, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Vagus Nerve, Shenmen, Kidney, Thalamus
Point, Cervical Spine
Hypertension Hypertension 1 & 2, Heart, Sympathetic, Point Zero, Shenmen
Hyperthyroidism Thyroid Gland, Point Zero, Shenmen, Endocrine, Brain, Master Oscillation, Apex
of the Ear
Infertility Uterus, Ovary, Shenmen, Point Zero, External Genitalia, Endocrine, Adrenal,
Kidney, Abdomen, Brain
Insomnia Insomnia 1 & 2, Pineal Gland, Heart, Master Cerebral, Point Zero, Shenmen,
Thalamus Point, Forehead, Occiput, Brain, Kidney
Memory Loss Frontal Cortex, Hippocampus, Memory 1 & 2, Master Cerebral, Heart, Point Zero,
Shenmen
Multiple Sclerosis Corresponding body area, Brainstem, Medulla Oblongata, Master Oscillation,
Point Zero, Thalamus Point, Thymus Gland, Vitality
Muscle Sprain Corresponding body area, Heat Point, Point Zero, Shenmen, Thalamus Point,
Adrenal Gland, Liver, Spleen, Kidney
PMS Uterus, Ovary, Endocrine, Shenmen
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis Corresponding body area, Omega 2, Prostaglandin 1 & 2, Allergy Point, Adrenal
Gland, Point Zero, Shenmen, Thalamus Point, Endocrine Point
Sciatica Sciatica Nerve, Buttocks, Lumbago, Lumbar Spin, Hip, Thigh, Calf, Point Zero,
Shenmen, Thalamus Point, Adrenal, Kidney, Bladder
Shoulder Pain Shoulder, Shoulder Phase II, Master Shoulder, Clavicle, Cervical Spine, Thoracic
Spine
Sinusitis Inner Nose, Frontal Sinus, Forehead, Occiput, Point Zero, Shenmen, Adrenal
Smoking Nicotine, Lung 1, Lung 2, Mouth, Point Zero, Shenmen, Sympathetic, Brain
Sore throat Throat, Mouth, Trachea, Tonsil1-4
Stress Adrenal Gland, Tranquilizer Point, Point Zero, Shenmen, Master Cerebral, Muscle
Relaxation
Stroke Corresponding body area, Brain, Adrenal Gland, ACTH, Shenmen, Sympathetic,
Master Cerebral, Endocrine
Tennis Elbow Elbow Phase I-III, Forearm, Thoracic Spine, Point Zero, Shenmen, Thalamus
Point, Muscle Relaxation Point, Adrenal, Kidney, Occiput
Tinnitus Inner Ear, External Ear, Auditory Nerve, Kidney, Point Zero, Shenmen, San Jiao
TMJ TMJ, Upper Jaw, Lower Jaw, Cervical Spine, Trigeminal Nerve, Occiput
.~
Toothache Toothache 1-3, Upper Jaw, Lower Jaw, Trigeminal Nerve, Shenmen
Weight Control Appetite, Stomach, Mouth, Esophagus, Small Intestines, Shenmen, Point Zero
Source: Oleson, Terry, Auriculotherapy Manual3rd Edition, 2003, Churchill Livingston, London, England.
-~··················· ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 237 I

HEAD POINTS
Midline of head
Midpoint of eyebrow
Midline of head
0.5 em behind mid-
P.Oint is upper point
of motor area.
-
Eyebrow-
occiput line
Glabella
Lines of Measurement Motor Area Measurements
Chorea & tremor ,.,.\

Motor area control area
,..
Leg motor
& sensory area
....
--
t*
Upper point of
Stimulation Areas • Side View Stimulation Areas • Top View

sensory area
--
Thoracic cavity area
Leg motor&
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Stimulation Areas • Posterior View Stimulation Areas -Anterior View
'"""' HEAD POINTS
~
Locat1on lnd1cat1ons
~ Motor area A line starting from a point. 0.5 em (not cun),
posterior to the midpoint of anterior to posterior
plane that goes diagonally across the head to
~ a point at the intersection of the zygomatic arch
su erior mar in and the hairline at the tern le.
.~ Lower limb & trunk area Paralysis of the lower limbs on
the o osite side.
Upper limb area Middle 2/5 of motor area line Paralysis of the upper limbs on
/""" Facial area (includes Lower 2/5 of motor area line
the o osite side.
Upper motor neuron paralysis
HI!>. Speech #1) of the face (opposite), motor
aphasia, impaired speech,
dribblin .
,..-. Sensory area A line parallel and 1.5 em. posterior to motor
area line.
~ Lower limb, head, & Upper 1/5 of sensory area line Pain, numbness, abdominal
trunk area sensation in the lower
extremities on opposite side,
~. neck pain, occiput headache,
verti o, tinnitus.
Lower limb, head, & Middle 2/5 of sensory area line Pain, numbness, tingling in the
"' trunk area upper extremities on opposite
side.
/~
Upper limb area Lower 2/5 of sensory area line Migraine headache, facial
paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia,
A toothache o osite side TMJ.
Vertigo & hearing Horizontal line 1.5 em. superior and centered Meniere's syndrome, vertigo,
on the a ex of the ear, 4 em. in len th. tinnitus, diminished hearin
~
Blood vessel dilation & Parallel with and 1.5 em. anterior to motor Hypertension, superficial
constriction area area line edema.
~ Chorea & tremor control Parallel with and 1.5 em. anterior to motor Chorea, tremors, bells palsy,
area area line Parkinson's.
,.._ Leg motor & sensory
area
Parallel with midline of head, 1 em. lateral
to midpoint, approximately 3 em. in length
Paralysis, pain or numbness
o flower limbs, acute low
(bilateral) back pain and strain, uterine
~ rola se, nocturnal emission.
Stomach area Beginning at the hairline directly above the Upper abdominal pain or
pupil of the eyes, parallel with the midline of the discomfort .
.~
head, extendin osteriorl 2 em. bilateral
Liver & gallbladder area Beginning at the hairline it extends anteriorly Pain in the upper right abdomen
~ from the stomach area line 2 em. in length and/or right rib cage, chronic
bilateral he atitis.
Thoracic area Beginning at the hairline midway between Asthma, chest pain and
~
and parallel with the stomach area line and discomfort, tachycardia.
midline of the head, extending posteriorly and
~. anteriort 2 em. in each direction.
Reproductive area Beginning at the hairline parallel and lateral to Menstrual disorders, combined
the stomach area line at a distance equal to with leg motor area line for
.~
that between the stomach area and thoracic uterine prolapse.
area line, extending posteriorly 2 em. in length.
/~ bilareaO
Balance area Loss of balance due to
cerebellar disturbances.
~
Vision area Visual disturbances.
r;::""·
Voluntary movement Apraxia, (nerve injury in which
area unable to carry out purposeful
~
movement despite normal
muscle ower & coordination .
(""'t, Speech #1 Lower 1/5 of motor area line Motor aphasia, impaired speech,
dribblin saliva.
Speech #2 Nominal aphasia.
~
Speech #3 Receptive aphasia.

~
""""
. ,• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 239 •
HAND POINTS
Back ofl
the Head
Vertebral
Sci:tica{ njro{t
Nerve
Columb
-
Source; China Cultural Corporation, 1998
124011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~.
Needling Sequences ESOTERIC ACUPUNCTURE
Esoteric Acupuncture was developed to address the complex imbalances of the people today and addresses
imbalances on the physical, etheric, astral, mental, causal, buddhic, atmic and monadic planes.
Esoteric Acupuncture encompasses a much broader spectrum of healing and emphasizes the wellness
stage versus the disease stages of the older systems. The general thinking of people in the West is to
consider becoming healthy only after they have a physical or emotional imbalance. The real power of Esoteric
Acupuncture is to harmonize and strengthen the body systems before a disease stage. Dr. Mikio Sankey is
a renowned author and lecturer on Esoteric Acupuncture with books that include: Climbing Jacob's Ladder.
Esoteric Acupuncture, Vol. Ill Worl<book, Discern the Whisper. Esoteric Acupuncture, Vol. II, Acupuncture,
Gateway to Expanded Healing. Vol/., Sea of Fire-Cosmic Fire, Esoteric Acupuncture, Vol IV. The following
information is composed of excerpts from his books with the needling sequences.
Discern the Whisper Pattern

Du-20
5. Gb-9
Discern the Whisper Pattern

1. Crown #1 (Sishencong)
2. Crown #2
3. Crown #3
4. Crown #4
5. Gb-9 (Right)
6. Gb-9 (Left)
7. Du-16
8. Sl-11 (Right)
9. Sl-11 (Left)
10. Du-11
11. Du-4
12. Du-14
13. Du-20
Integration Synthesis Pattern

1. Du-20
Integration Synthesis Pattern
1. Du-20
2. Pc-8 (Right)
3. Pc-8 (Left)
4. Ren-17
Pc-8
Source: Dr. Mikio Sankey. Climbing Jacob's Ladder, Esoteric Acupuncture, Vol. Ill Wofflbook,
Discem the Whisper, Esoteric Acupuncture, Vol. II, Acupuncture, Gateway to Expanded Healing. Vol/.
Information on books and upcoming lectures can be found at http://www.esotericacupuncture.com

ESOTERIC ACUPUNCTURE Needling Sequences
Celestial Tuning Fork Yin Pattern

--
Celestial Tuning Fork Yang Pattem
1. Du-20
2. Du-16
3. Du-14
4. Du-11
5. Du-4
6. Gb-30 (Left)
7. Gb-30 (Right)
8. Ub-40 (Left)
9. Ub-40 (Right)
10. K-1 (Left)
11. K-1 (Right)
Celestial Tuning Fork Yang Pattern

1. Du-20
Celestial #7 .•
...
e6. Celestial #6 •
....
St-42
...
~
Celestial Tuning Fork Yin P-m
...
-...
1. E-yintang
2. Ren-17
3. Ren-4
4. Celestial #4 (Left)
5.
6.
Celestial #5 (Right)
Celestial #6 (Left) .....
7. Celestial #7 (Right)
8. St-42(Left)
9. St-42 (Right)
--
~
. K-1
Source: Dr. Mikio Sankey. Climbing Jacob's Ladder, Esoteric Acupuncture, Vol. Ill Worlcbook,
Discern the Whisper, Esoteric Acupuncture, VOl. II, Acupuncture, Gateway to Expanded Healing. Vall.
Information on books and upcoming lectures can be found at http://www.esotericacupuncture.com
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...
.242 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.....
: .,
Zana Liv-13
Fu Ren-12
Qi Ren-17
Blood Ub-17
Sinews Gb-34
Marrow Gb-39
Bones Ub-11
Vessels Lu-9
Abdomen
. . ., St-36
Head & Neck Lu-7
Back Ub-40
Face & Mouth Ll-4
· ...
.
3 Leg Yang Ll
.,
St-37
. . .. ,
3Arm Yana s·-8
Blood
Qi
Ub-11, St-37, St-39
Ren-17, Ub-10, St-9
Sl St-39 3Arm Yin Pc-5 Bone Du-15, Du-16, Du-19, Du-20
s· Ub-39 3 Lea Yana Gb-39/35 St-30, St-36
Nourishment
3 Leg Yin St St-36 3 Lea Yin So-6
Ub
Gb
Ub-40
Gb-34
Ub-10
.. . Pc-1 3Arm vana Gb-13
.,
St-9 Ren-22 3Arm vin Gb-22

S'-16 Du-16 3 Lea vana Sl-18 or St-3
Ll-18 Sl-16 3 Lea yin Ren-3
Lu-3 Sl-18
Master
:
Xi-Cleft Luo
.. .,
Indications
Ren Lu-7 Ren-15 Abdomen, chest, lungs, throat, face
Yin Qiao K-6 K-8
Du Sl-3 Du-1 Back of legs, back, spine, neck, head,
YanoOiao Ub-62 Ub-59 eves, brain
Dai Gb-41 Outer aspect of leg, sides of body,
YanoWei SJ-5 Gb-35 shoulders, side of neck
Chona So-4 Inner aspect of leg, abdomen, chest ,
Yina Wei Pc-6 K-9 heart, stomach
.
Mental illness,
.
Febrile complexion, Bi, wind, damp,
.-
Asthma, cough, Fu organs, stomach,
stifling chest, hot sensations heaviness, joint pain hoUcold sensations, intestines, rebellious
fullness under the change of voice Qi, diarrhea
heart
Twelve OffiCials of the Court

Ht King Source of Shen and clear insight
Lu Minister to the King Receives the pure Qi from Heaven
Liv General Sets strategy
Gb Judge Decisions of courage & wise judgment
Pc Messenger to the King Protects the King
Sp Official Grainery, transform & transport
St Official Grainery, rotting & ripening
Ll Official Drainage
Sl Receiving Official Separates pure from the impure
Kid Minister of Health Strength of body, controls water
Sj Irrigation Official Water channels, balance & harmony
Ub Minor district Official Controls stora e of water & excretes fluids
.'C_,••••••••••••••••••• ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 243 •

FOUR NEEDLE TECHNIQUE
Step One: Determine which organ system is out of balance

Step Two: Determine whether the imbalance is excess or deficiency
Step Three: See Below
Deficiency Conditions Tonification prescriptions for conditions of deficiency

• Tonify the horary point on the Mend1an Tomfy Sedate
mother organ's channel.
• Tonify the mother organ's Horary PI Mother Pt Horary Pt Control Pt
element point on the affected
channel. Lung Sp-3 Lu-9 Ht-8 Lu-10
• Sedate the horary point on the Large Intestine St-36 Ll-11 Sl-5 Ll-5
"controlling" organ's channel.
• Sedate the controlling organ's Stomach Sl-5 St-41 Gb-41 St-43
element point on the affected
organ. Spleen Ht-8 Sp-2 Liv-1 Sp-1
Heart Liv-1 Ht-9 K-10 Ht-3
Small Intestine Gb-41 Sl-3 Ub-66 Sl-2
Urinary Bladder Ll-1 Ub-67 St-36 Ub-40
Kidney Lu-8 K-7 Sp-3 K-3
Pericardium Liv-1 Pc-9 K-10 Pc-3
San Jiao Gb-41 Sj-3 Ub-66 Sj-2
Gallbladder Ub-66 Gb-43 Ll-1 Gb-44
Liver K-10 Liv-8 Lu-8 Liv-4

Excess Conditions Sedation prescriptions for conditions of excess
• Tonify the horary point on the Mendtan Tomfy Sedate
controlling organ's channel.
• Tonify the controlling point on Horary Pt Control Pt Horary Pt Son Pt
the affected channel.
Lung Ht-8 Lu-10 K-10 Lu-5
• Sedate the horary point on the
"son" channel. Large Intestine Sl-5 Ll-5 Ub-66 Ll-2
• Sedate the son point on the
affected channel. Stomach Gb-41 St-43 Ll-1 St-45
Spleen Liv-1 Sp-1 Lu-8 Sp-5
Heart K-10 Ht-3 Sp-3 Ht-7
Small Intestine Ub-66 Sl-2 St-36 Sl-8
Urinary Bladder St-36 Ub-40 Gb-41 Ub-65
Kidney Sp-3 K-3 Liv-1 K-1
Pericardium K-10 Pc-3 Sp-3 Pc-7
San Jiao Ub-66 Sj-2 St-36 Sj-10
Gallbladder Ll-1 Gb-44 Sl-5 Gb-38
Liver Lu-8 Liv-4 Ht-8 Liv-2

Control Cycle - Interacts or Overacts Mother-Son Cycle
FIVE ELEMENT
Elements Wood F1re Earth Metal Water

Yin Liver Heart Spleen Lung Kidney
Yang Gallbladder Small intestine Stomach Large intestine Bladder
Color Green/blue Red Yellow White Black, deep
blue
Flourishes/ Nails Complexion Lips Body hair, skin Head hair
manifests
Sense organ Eyes Tongue Mouth Nose Ears
Tissue dominated/ Ligaments, Blood & vessels Muscles Skin, mucous Bones, teeth,
rules over tendons, membranes marrow, nerves
tissues, sinews
Orifice/ opens into Eyes Tongue Mouth Nose Ears
Physiognomy Eyes Nose, tongue Tongue, mouth Cheeks & Ears
nostrils
Eye Iris Canthus Lids Sclera Pupil
Tongue Sides Tip Center Posterior of tip Root
Secretion Tears Sweat Saliva Mucous Urine
Pulse Stringy, wiry Large, rapid Slippery Floating, slow Sunken, deep
Emotion Anger, jealousy Joy Anxiety, Sorrow, worry, Fear&
pensiveness, grief depression
sympathy,
desire
Odor/smell Rancid Scorched Fragrant Rotten (fish), Putrid (urine),
(cheese), (burnt) rank rotten
goatish, fetid
Flavor Sour& acid Bitter & sharp Sweet Pungent & spicy Salty
Strained by Reading Walking Sitting Lying Standing
Sound emitted to Shouting Laughter& Singing Weep, wail, cry Groan &
emotion talkative complain
Sound emitted in Talking Belching Swallowing Coughing Yawning
illness
Direction East South Center West North
Climate Windy Hot Moisture & Dryness & cold Cold&wet
thunder
Season Spring Summer Late summer, Autumn Winter
Indian summer
Development Birth Growth Change Decline Death
Granted power Control Sadness, grief Belching Cough Trembling
Sense Vision Speech Taste Smell Hearing
Instinct Emotion Spirit Conscience Health Will
Thought Relaxed Enlightened Careful Energetic Quiet
Motion Clench Anxiety Hiccup Cough Tremble
Heavens Stars Sun Earth Zodiac Moon
Planet Jupiter Mars Saturn Venus Mercury
Number 8&3 7&2 10&5 9&4 6&1
Tendency Up Periphery Balance Down Center
Ministries Agriculture War Capijal Justice Works
Classes Fish Birds Man Mammals Invertebrate
Instruments Compasses Weights& Plumb lines T-square Balances
measures
Covering Scales Feathered Naked Hairy Shelled
Wild animal Tiger Stag Bear Bird Monkey
Grain Wheat, rye, Corn, beans Rice, millet Rice, oats Peas, millet,
barley buckwheat
Vegetable Short green Round Leafy green Tall green Bushy
Fruit Plum Apricot Date Peach Chestnut
Animal food Sheep Fowl Beef, OX Horse, dog Wild pig
Cooking Steam Raw Stew Bake Sauteed

PROPORTIONAL BODY MEASUREMENTS
greater trochan r
to the center f
16 cun from th
center of the patell
to the tip of th
lateral malleolu
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I \I ) ~ ' ~ '· ~ I ) 1. ) ) )
(')
Condition Formulas & Diagnoses Points Extra Points (BM) 0
:::J
Acid Reflux Xiang Lian Wan - Stomach heat; Wei Te Ling; hyperacidity; Xiang Sha c.
Yang Wei Wan- qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang -Liver qi stag.; Shu
Common pis: St-34, Gb-23, Gb-24, Gb-40, Liv-14, Ren-9, Ren-14,
Ren-17; Stomach heat: Liv-2, Ll-11, Gb-34, Pc-8, St-36, St-44, Ren- g.
Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Yi Guan Jian Wan- yin del., qi stag.; Wei Tong 12, Ren-13, Ren-17, Ub-18; Liver qi stag.: Liv-3, Ll-10, Pc-6, St-36, :::J
_(I)
Ding cold, yang del.; Bao He Wan- food stag.; Ping Wei San- phlegm Ren-12, Ren-13, Ren-17, Ub-18, Ub-19; Damp phlegm: St-40,
"'T1
damp; Jian Pi Wan - pregnancy; Bo Ying Compound - infants; Qi Xing Pc-6, Pc-5, St-36, Sp-3, Ren-12, Ren-17; food stag.: Pc-6, Ren-12, 0
Tea - infants St-21, St-36, St-40, St-44, Ll-10
Acne Qing Re An Chuang Pian- toxic heat & hot blood.; Zhen Zhu An Chuang All points: Lu-11, Ht-9, Sp-2, Ub-54/40, Liv-11, K-12, Lu-4, Ll-11; BM: (L) Liv-1, Liv-4, Ll-1,
3c
Tablet- toxic & damp heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat; Wu Blood Heat: Sp-10, Ll-11, Ub-17, Sp-6, Ll-4, Du-14 Ll-4; (R) Gb-44, Gb-40, iii"
_(I)
Wei Xiao Du Yin - toxic heat; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien -wind heat, toxic Lu-11, Lu-8
heat; Chuan Xin Lian Cream topical "tJ
0
Allergy Yu Ping Fang San- wei qi del.; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator; Bi Ll-20, Ub-2 BM Cold type: (L) Ll-3, Ll-11, ::;·
Ye Ning Capsule - phlegm heat; Pe Min Kan Wan - wind; Xiang Sha Liu Sp-3, Sp-4, Sp-9; (R) Lu-5, (ij
Jun Tang - Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan - Lung & Lu-9, St-36, St-41 BM Heat po
Kid. yang del. type: (L) Ll-1, Ll-3, Sp-3, IJJ
Sp-4, Sp-9; (R) St-36, St- Dl
37, St-43 iii"
:::J
Alopecia Yang Xue Sheng Fa Capsules- blood & yin del., postpartum; Qi Bao Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-19, Ub-23, St-36, Sp-9, K-3 7 star needles in balding (')
CD
Mei Ran Dan blood & yin del., postpartum; Tangkwei Essence of area.
Chicken- blood del., postpartum Deer Velvet- jing del.; Shou Wu Chih s::
-blood & yin del.; Shou Wu Pian- blood del. You Gui Wan- yang del.; ~
::::r
Zuo Gui Wan - yin del: Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan - blood staQ. 0
)> Alzheimer's Huan Shao Dan - Heart & Kid. del. Sea of Marrow: Du-1, Du-15, Du-16, Du-17 and Du-28. Du-16 and BM: (L) K-1, K-4, Ll-1,
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Ub-67, Ub-64
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:0 del.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood del. with cold; Woo Garm Yuen blood stag.: Ren-3, Sp-6, Sp-8, Sp-10, Liv-3, Ll-4; Yin & blood del.: Lu-5, Lu-6 or ashi, Gb-42 0
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K-6, Sp-6, Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-23; Phlegm-damp: Ren-3, Sp-8, St-40,
Sp-6 Ll-4, St-36; Yang del.: Ub-23, Ren-3, Ren-4, Sp-8, Sp-6, z
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-blood stag. with blood del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan -Kid. yin del.; Zuo
St-36; Liver & Kidney del.: Ub-18, Ub-23, Ren-4, Sp-6, Ub-17; Qi&
blood del.: Ub-20, Ren-4, St-36, Sp-6, Sp-1 0
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stag.; Dan Shen Yin- qi & blood stag.; Xin Mai Ling- blood stag.; Raw (R) U-3, Sp-6, Liv-5 or 0
Tienchi Tablets- blood stag.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag. with ashi, Ear-shenmen. BM for )>
blood del., mild; Guan Xin An Kou Fu Ye- blood stag.; Huo Luo Xiao severe blood stagnatio'l or I
Ling Tang- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag. & qi unknown cause: (L) Lu-11, 35:
del. Pc-9, Ht-9, St-36, Gb-34, m
Ub-40; (R) Ll-4, Sl-3, Sj-3, -1
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Jian Bu Qiang Shen Tang- Kid. del. Common pts: Ub-60, Ub-62, K-6, Gb-40, St-41, Sp-5 0
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Anxiety Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.; Gui Pi Tang- Heart & Common pts: Du-24, Gb-13, Ht-7, Pc-6, Pc-7, Sp-6, E-shishencong, BM shu-stream/he-sea
Spleen qi del.; Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang- blood & yin del.; An Shen Ding E-anmian, Ear-shenmen; Heart del.: Ub-15, Pc-5, Pc-6, Ht-7, St-36, combo: (L) Gb-41, Gb-34,
Zhi Tang - blood & yin del. with phlegm; An Shen Bu Xin Tang - yin del., Ren-14, E-yintang Ht-3, Ht-7; (R) Liv-3, Liv-8,
yang rising; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang Sj-3, Sj-10
- qi stag., phlegm heat, yang rising; Ban Xia Hou Po Tang- qi & phlegm
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(Acute) Wei Xiao Du Yin -toxic heat; Ching Fei Vi Huo Pien - yang ming organ Sp-9, Sp-8, Sp-6, Liv-2, Sj-10, Ll-4 c.
syndrome; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - yang ming organ syndrome; g
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Arthritis Juan Bi Tang - wind cold damp; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Capsule - wind Wind Bi: Du-14, Sj-6, Gb-39 Cold Bi: St-6, Ren-6, Ll-11; Damp Bi:
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Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan - blood & phlegm stag.; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan Shoulder: Ll-15, Ll-14, Sj-14, E-jaineiling, Sl-9, Si-10; Elbow: same
-blood stag.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan- severe cold; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang as shoulder plus Ll-11, Sl-8, Sj-1 0; Wrist: Sj-5, Ll-5, Sl-4; Neck:
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-wind damp with Kid. del.; Jian Bu Qiang Shen Wan- Kid. del.; Fu Gui Du-14, Ub-10, Gb-20,SI-3,Gb-39, Ub-60, E- huatojiaji; Hip: Gb-30, ii)
Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.; Trans Wood Lock Liniment topical; Porous Gb-29, Ub-51, St-31, Gb-34, Gb-39, Gb-40; Knee: St-34, Sp-10,
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Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao topical Gb-34, Sp-9, St-36, Ub-40; Ankle: St-41, Sp-5, St-36, Ub-60, K-3; -u
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Toes: Sp-4, Ub-65, E-Bafeng 5'
Asthma Ma Huang Tang -wind cold; Su Zi Jiang Zi Tang - cold phlegm; Xiao E-dingchuan, Ren-22, Lu-6. All points: Lu-1, Lu-2, Lu-3, Lu-4, Lu-5, Ci)
Qing Long Wan -wind cold with congested fluids; Ding Chuan Wan Lu-6, Lu-7, Lu-8, Lu-9, Ll-18, St-9, St-13, St-40, Sl-17, Ub-13, Ub- Qo
- phlegm heat; Zing Zi Hua Tan Wan - phlegm heat; Mai Wei Di Huang 23, Ub-42, Ub-43, Ub-44, K-2, K-3, K-4, K-22, K-23, K-24, K-25,
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Wan- Lung & Kid. yin del.; Sheng Mai San- qi & yin del.; Bu Fei Tang K-26, Pc-6, Gb-23, Du-10, Ren-17, Ren-20, Ren-22, E-Dingchuan; Dl
-Lung qi del.; Yulin Bu Shen Wan- Kid not grasping qi, yang del.; Wind cold: Lu-5, Lu-7, Du-14, Ll-20, Ub-12, Ub-13, Ll-4, Sj-5, St-3; ii)
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Atherosclerosis Dan Shen Pill - blood & phlegm stag.; Keep Fit Capsule - phlegm & All points: Pc-6, Pc-4, Ub-15, Ren-17, Ll-11, St-36, Ub-16, Ub-14
blood stag.; Raw nenqi Tablets- blood stag.; Dan Shen Yin- qi &
blood stag.; Guan Xin An Kou Fu Ye - blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng
Tablets- blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.
Back pain Back pain: Zhuang Yao Jian Shen - Kid. del.; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan All points: E-yaotongxue, E-lingku, E-dabi, E-zhongbai, Gb-30, BM opposite of pain: Ll-4,
-yin del.; Zuo Gui Wan- yin del.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang E-yaoyan, Ub-17, Ub-23, Ub-40; Cold-damp: Ub-23, Ub-25, Ub-40, Sl-3, Sl-4, E-lingku-dabi,
del.; You Gui Wan- yang del.; Jian Bu Qing Shen Wan- Kid. del.; Ub-54, Ub-32, Du-3, Ren-4; Damp-heat: Ub-23, Gb-34, Ub-32, E-zhongbai, K-4 or ashi, K-7
San Bi Wan -wind damp with Kid. del.; Kang Gu Zeng Sheng Pian - Du-3, Sp-6 Ub-40; Blood stag.: Ub-23, Ub-25, Ub-40, Ub-54, Ub- or ashi; BM same side pain:
spondylosis; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan - wind damp with blood stag.; Shi Lin 32, Du-3, Du-26, E-yaotongxue, E-ashi; Kidney yang del.: Ub-23, Lu-5, Lu-6, Ub-65, or ashi
Tong renal calculi; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp heat; Die Da Zhi Tong Ub-40, Ub-54, Du-3, Du-4, E-yaoyan; Kidney yin del.: K-3, Ub-32,
Capsules - acute blood stag.; Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic topical; Ub-52, Ub-23, Du-3
Porous Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao topical. Back weakness:
Jian Bu Qiang Shen Wan - Kid. del.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin
del., wind damp; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan- Kid. yang del.; Zhuang Yao Jian
Shen Tablets- Kid. vana del.; Si Jun Zi Wan- Soleen ai del
Bronchitis Acute: Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - Lung fire; Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan - Common pts: E-dingchuan, Ub-12, Ub-13, Ll-4; Supp pts.: Ll-11, BM with heat: Lu-10, Lu-9,
phlegm heat; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Du-14, Lu-5, Lu-7, St-40, E-jiaji C7 to T6 Ll-4, Ll-5, Liv-3, St-44; BM
Tang -toxic & damp heat; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - post acute with Phlegm: (L) Liv-5, K-9,
Sp-6, Ll-4, Ll-11; (R) Lu-10,
Lu-9, St-40 Ub-57
Bursitis Juan Bi Tang -wind cold damp; Jian Bu Qiang Shen Wan -with Kid. Ll-15, Sj-14, Ll-4, Ll-11, Sl-6, Sj-3, Ub-10, Ub-11, Gb-34, E-
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del.; Zheng Gu Shui topical; Trans Wood Lock Liniment topical jianneiling for bursitis of the shoulder- consider St-38, Ub-57 with
.,c: movement for acute cain in shoulder
BM: (L) St-36, Pc-6; (R)
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c: Carpal Tunnel Qu Feng Zhen Tong Tang - wind, cold, damp; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan Pc-6, Pc-7, Sj-5, Sj-10, Ll-11, Lu-6, Sj-6, Ll-5, Sl-4, Ll-9 and Ll-4 BM opposite side of pain:
Syndrome (hand and forearm); Sl-3, Ll-3 and E-baxie (fingers) Sp-5, Liv-4, K-2, K-3, Ll-5,
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Cholesterol I Keep Fit Capsule - phlegm & blood stag.; Bojenmi Chinese Tea; Dan BM for high cholesterol: (L)
".,"' Triglycerides Shen Pill- blood stag.; Raw Tienchi Tablets- blood stag.; Sunho Multi Sp-9, Sp-10, Sj-5; (R) St-36,
"' High Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.; Reishi Mushroom immune regulator St-40, Pc-7, Pc-8; BM for
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ashi around Pc-3/Pc-4
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Syndrome
Gui Pi Tang- Heart & Spleen del.; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Tang- Spleen qi
del. with ohleam dame
Sp-9; (R) Lu-7, Ht-5, St-36
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Condition Formulas & Diagnoses Points Extra Points (BM) r-
Common Cold Gan Mao Ling- general; Ma Huang Tang- wind cold, wheezing; Gui Zhi Wind cold: Gb-20, Lu-7, Ll-20, Ub-12, Ll-4, Sj-5; Wind-heat: Gb-20, BM: (L) Sj-10, Ll-11, Ht-6/7 z
Tang -wind, postpartum; Ge Gen Tang -wind cold, neck pain; Chuan Du-14, Lu-5, Ll-4, Ll-11, Sj-5; Cold del.: St-36, Ub-13 Yin del.: Ub- or ashi in btw, K-10, Liv-8, 0)>
Xiong Cha liao Wan- wind cold, headache; Jing Fang Bai Du Wan 43, K-7; Supp pts: Ll-20, E-bitong, E-yintang, E-taiyang, Ren-22, Sp-9; (R) Pc-3, Ht-8, Lu-
-wind cold/heat; Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien - wind heat; Gan Mao Zhi Ke St-40, Ub-12, Ub-13, E-jiaji 9/10 or ashi in btw, Gb-34, I
Chong Ji - tai yang/shao yang; Gan Mao Qing Re Chong Ji - wind heat;
Shih San Tai Pao Wan - during pregnancy; Ren Shen Bai Du San - wind
St-36, Ub-40; BM with s:
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Phlegm: (L) Liv-5, K-9, Sp-6,
cold with qi del.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang -lingering Ll-4, Ll-11; (R) Lu-10, Lu-9, -1
St-40 Ub-57
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Constipation Run Chang Wan- blood & fluid del.; Wu Ren Wan- blood & fluid del.; Common pts: Ren-12, Ren-6, St-25, K-6, Sj-6, Ub-25; Heat: St-25, BM for deficiency type: (L) 0
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Gong Rang Bu Shen Wan- yang del., atonic; Mu Xiang Shun Qi Tang Ll-4, Ll-11, Sj-6, K-6, Ub-25; Qi stag.: St-25, Ub-25, Ren-6, Ren-12, Sj-5, Sj-6, K-6, Ll-4; (R)
- qi stag., habitual; Chen Xiang Hua Zi Wan- qi stag., qi del.; Da Huang Liv-3, Sj-6; Qi del.: St-25, Ub-20, Ub-25, Sp-6, St-36, Ren-4; Blood St-36, St-37 Lu-6 or ashi;
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Jiang Zhi Wan - excess; Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - yang ming syndrome, del.: St-25, Ub-25, St-36, Sp-14, Ren-4, Sp-6; Cold: St-25, Ub-25, BM for excess type: (L) Sj-5,
Lung fire; Da Chai Hu Tang - shao yang/yang ming syndrome; Yang Yin Ren-4, Ren-6, K-6, Ub-23, moxa Ren-8 Sj-6, K-6, Ll-11; (R) St-37,
Qina Fei Wan - in del., dry post febrile St-38 Lu-6 or ashi, Pc-3
Cough Acute: Ma Huang Tang -wind cold; Xiao Qing Long Wan -wind cold Wind cold: Lu-7, Ll-4, Ub-13, Sj-5; Wind-heat: Ub-13, Lu-5, Lu-11, BM: (L) Lu-8, Lu-9, Pc-6,
with congested fluids; Gan Mao Zhi Ke Chong Ji -wind heat; Sang Ju K-7, Ll-11, Du-14; Dryness: Ub-13, Ll-11, Lu-5, Lu-10, Lu-7, Ll-4; St-39/40/41; (R) Ll-4, Li-5, (')
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Yin- wind heat; Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien- Lung heaUfire; Qing Qi Hua Tan Liver fire: Ub-13, Ub-18, Lu-8, Liv-3, K-6, Lu-6; Yin del.: Ub-13, Sp-6, K-8 ::::l
Wan - phlegm heat; Pi Pa Cough Tea - phlegm heat; Su Zi Jiang Qi Wan Lu-5, Lu-6, Lu-7, K-6, Ub-17 c.
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Depression Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang - Liver qi stag.; Xiao Yao San - qi stag. & blood Liver qi stag.: Ll-4, Liv-3, St-36, Ren-17, Ht-7, Du-20; Phlegm: Liv- BM: Shu Stream/He Sea ::::l
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del.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag., blood del.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu 3, St-40, St-36, Ren-12, Ren-17, Pc-6; Heart & Spleen del.: Ht-7, Combo: (L) Ht-3, Ht-5, Ht-7,
Sp-6, St-36, Liv-3, Ub-15, Ub-17, Ub-20; Spleen & Kid del.: Ren-4, Gb-34, Gb-40, Gb-41; (R) ""T1
Tang- chronic, blood stag.; Wen Dan Tang- phlegm heat; Xiang Sha 0
Yang Wei Wan - qi & damp stag. K-3, St-36, Sp-6, Du-4, Ub-20, Ub-23 Sj-3, Sj-10, Liv-3, Liv-8,
E-yintang, E-anmian, Ear-
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energy: (L) Gb-40, Gb-34, -u
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Ht-7, Ht-5, Ht-3; (R) Liv-3,
Liv-5, s·-3 s·-5, s·-10
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Diabetes D. Insipidus: Sang Piao Xiao Wan- Heart & Kid. yang qi del. D. Common pts: E-yishu, St-36, K-3, Ub-13, Ub-20, Ub-23; Supp pts.: BM: (L) Sp-6, Sp-9 or ashi, !10
Mellitus: Yu Quan Wan; Sugarid; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan; Shen Ling Bai Ll-11, Lu-10, Ub-17, Ub-21, Ren-12, E-pire, Ren-4, K-7, K-5; Lung- K-7, Ll-4, Sj-5; (R) St-36,
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Zhu Wan; Gu Ben Wan; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan. D. Mellitus: Yu Quan Wan heat: Sp-6, St-36, Lu-5, Ub-13; Stomach dryness: K-3, Sp-6, St-36, Ub-40, Ub-41 Dl
- qi & yin del.; Sugarid; Liu Wei Di Huang Wan- Kid. yin del.; Shen Ling St-44, K-3, Ub-20, Ub-21; Kidney essence del.: K-3, K-3, Ren-4, til
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Bai Zhu Wan- Spleen qi del.; Gu Ben Wan -Stomach & Kid. yin del.; Fu Sp-6, Gv-20, Ub-23; Liver qi stag.: Liv-3, Ll-4, Liv-14, Pc-6, Ub-18, 0
Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del. Liv-2; Spleen qi del.: Sp-3, Sp-6, St-36 Ren-12, Ub-12, Ub-20 CD
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Diarrhea Acute: Po Chai Pills - damp heat; Xing Jun San - summer damp; Huo Common pts: St-25, St-36, St-37, Sp-9, Ren-8- moxa: Chronic BM for excess type: (L)
Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien -wind cold with damp; Ge Gen Tang - wind diarrhea: (E-sanjaojiu pts - triangle smile to Ren-8); Damp: St-25, St-34, St-36, St-37, St-38,
cold; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp or toxic heat; Bo Ying Compound Ren-12, St-36, Ll-4, Sp-9; Damp-heat: St-25, St-36, St-44, Sp-9, Pc-4, Pc-6 or ashi; (R) Sp-3,
- infantile. Chronic: Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - Spleen qi def.; Tong Xie Ll-11; Food stag.: St-25, Ren-12, St-36, E-lineiting; Liver & Spleen Sp-4, Sp-10, Ll-4, Ll-11,
Yao Fang Wan - Liver invading Spleen; Li Zhong Wan - Spleen yang disharmony: St-25, St-36, Ren-12, Gb-34, Liv-3, Ub-18; Spleen & U-1 0 or ashi
def.; Zi Sheng Wan- Spleen def. with food stag.; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan Stomach def.: St-25, St-36, Sp-3, Ub-20, Ub-26, Ren-12; Spleen &
-Spleen & Kid. yang def., cockcrow; Yulin Da Bu Wan- yang def., Kidney yang def.: K-3, Du-4, Ren-4, St-36, Ub-20, Ub-23
cockcrow; Healthy Child Tea - infantile
Dysmenorrhea Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang- mild blood stag., masses; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang All points: St-25, St-26, St-28, Sp-6, Sp-8, Sp-1 0, Ub-24, Ub-25, Ub- BM Tx1: (L) St-36, Lu-7;
-mild blood stag. with blood def.; Tong Jing Wan- severe blood stag.; 30, Ub-31, Ub-32, Ub-34, K-5, K-6, K-8, Pc-5, Liv-5, Ren-2, Ren-6, (R) Ll-4, Sp-9, Sp-7 or ashi,
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang- cold & blood stag., severe; Woo Garm Yuen E-Tituo; Cold-damp: Ren-3, St-28, Sp-8; Liver stag.: Ren-6, Liv-3, Sp-6; BM Tx2: (L) Sp-6,
Medical Pills- blood stag. with cold; Dang Gui Si Ni Wan- cold; Tong Sp-6; Damp-heat: Ren-3, Sp-8, St-29, Liv-3, U-4, Ub-32; Yang Sp-8, Sp-9, Ll-4, E-Lingku;
Luo Zhi Tong Tablet- blood stag., cold; Xiao Yao San- Liver qi stag.; def.: Ub-23, Ren-3, Ren-4, Sp-8, Sp-6, St-36; Liver & Kidney def.: (R) St-36, Lu-5, Lu-6, Lu-7
nan Tai Wu Yao Wan- cold in Liver channel; Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan- mild Ub-18, Ub-23. Ren-4, St-36, K-6; Qi & blood def.: Ub-23, Ren-4, or ashi, Gb-42, Gb-41
blood def.; Yi Mu Tiao Jing Tablet- blood def. with blood stag.; Shi Xiao St-36, Sp-6
Wan- blood stag.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood def. with cold; Ba
Zhen Tang - qi & blood def.
Edema Ma Huang Tang -wind cold, acute facial; Wu Ling San - Spleen def. with All points: Ll-6, St-12, St-22, St-25, St-28, St-36, St-43, Sp-4, Sp-6, BM: (L) Ll-4, Sp-9; (R) Lu-5,
congested fluids; Wu Pi Yin generalized, pregnancy, menopause; Fang Sp-7, Sp-8, Sp-9, Ub-20, Ub-22, Ub-23, Ub-50, Ub-52, Ub-53, K-6, St-40
Ji Huang Qi Wan- wind; Zhen Wu Tang- Heart & Kid. yang def.; Fu Gui K-7, K-14, Gb-8, Gb-29, Du-21, Ren-3, Ren-5, Ren-7, Ren-9
Ba Wei Wan - Kid. vana def: Bojenmi Chinese Tea - Spleen def.
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Elbow Pain Common pts: U-11, U-10, Lu-5, Sj-10, Sj-5, Ll-4, Sl-3, Sl-7, Gb-34 BM opposite knee to pain:
,cc Sp-9/10, Liv-8, K-10, Ub-
39/40, Gb-33/34 St-35/36
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def., blood stag.; Tong Jing Wan- blood stag., severe; Tao Hong Si Wu Ll-4, E-Lingku; (R) St-36,
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stag.; Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag. & cold; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan
-phlegm & blood stag.; Ru Jie Xiao Tablet- qi, blood & phlegm; Xue Fu
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"'z (Tiredness, Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- yang def.; (R) Ht-4, St-36, Lu-7 m
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Condition Formulas & Diagnoses Points Extra Points (BM) r-
Eye Pain Ming Mu Di Huang Wan- Liver yin del.; Si Wu Wan- blood stag.; Shi All points: Ll-8, St-44, Ht-5, Ht-9, Sl-6, Ub-4, Ub-9, Ub-15, Ub-45, z
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Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien, Ub-67, K-19, Sj-5, Sj-6, Sj-10, Sj-11, Gb-1, Gb-11, Gb-14, Gb-18,
wind heat, toxic heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire; Jie Wei Xiao Gb-37, Du-17, Du-23, E-Taiyang
Yao San - qi stag. with heat r-
Fever Acute excess, high: Ma Huang Tang - wind cold; Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Common pts: Du-14, Ll-4, Ll-11, E-shixuan, E-E~ian, jingwell 3!:
Pien -wind heat; Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien - wind heat. Warm disease; m
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang- damp heat, toxic heat; Long Dan Xie Gan -1
Tang - Liver fire; Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - Lung fire; Bai Hu Tang - yang :I:
ming channel syndrome; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - yang ming organ 0
syndrome; Pu Ji Xiao Du Wan- Warm disease; King Fung Powder
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- ohleam heat, infants
Fibroids Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- blood & cold stag.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang Upper body: Gb-21, St-18, Liv-14, Sl-3, Pc-6, Ub-18, Lu-5, St-36,
- mild blood stag.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang - blood stag. & blood del.; Tong Ren-17, St-16; Lower body: Pc-6, K-6, Liv-14, Liv-3, Liv-2, Sp-10,
Jing Wan- blood stag.; Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang- cold & blood stag.; Xue Ub-17, Ub-18
Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan- hard phlegm
stag.; Hai Zao Jing Wan- phlegm stag.; Ru Jie Xiao Tablets- qi, phlegm
& blood stag.; Ji Sheng Ju He Wan- qi & phlegm stag.; Shi Quan Da Bu
Tang - qi & blood del. with cold
Fibromyalgia Shu Gan Tang- qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- qi stag.; Xiao Yao San Liv-3, Ll-4, Pc-6, Sj-5, Ll-15, Gb-21, St-36, Sp-6, Ub-20, Ren-4
- qi stag.; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan - blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi
& blood stag.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin del.; Juan Bi Tang- wind
dame; Qu Fena Zhen Tona Caosules -wind cold damo
Flu Gan Mao Ling- general; Ma Huang Tang- wind cold, wheezing; Gui Zhi Wind cold: Gb-20, Lu-7, Sj-5; Wind-heat: Gb-20, Du-14, Ll-4, Ll- BM: (L) Sj-10, Ll-11, Ht-6/7
Tang- wind, postpartum; Ge Gen Tang- wind cold, neck pain; Chuan 11; Supp pts.: Ll-20, E-bitong, E-yintang, E-taiyang, Ren-22, St-40, or ashi in btw, K-10, Liv-8,
Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -wind cold, headache; Jing Fang Bai Du Wan Ub-12, Ub-13, E-jiaji Sp-9; (R) Pc-3, Ht-8, Lu-
-wind cold/heat; Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pian- wind heat; Gan Mao Zhi Ke 9110 or ashi in btw, Gb-34,
Chong Ji - tai yang/shao yang; Gan Mao Qing Re Chong Ji - wind heat; St-36, Ub-40; BM with
Shih San Tai Pao Wan - during pregnancy; Ren Shen Bai Du San -wind Phlegm: (L) Liv-5, K-9, Sp-6,
cold with qi del.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - lingering Ll-4, Ll-11; (R) Lu-10, Lu-9,
St-40 Ub-57
Focus Concentration: Jian Nao Yi Zhi Capsule- qi del. with blood stag.; Xiang All points: Lu-7, Ll-11, Ht-3, Ht-7, Ub-15, Ub-43, K-1, K-3, K-6, K-21, BM: (L) Ht-7, Ht-4, Gb-40,
Sha Liu Jun Tang - Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Gui Pi Tang - Heart St-36, Pc-5, Pc-6, Gb-20, Du-11, Du-20, Ren-14, E-Sishencong Gb-34; (R) Liv-3, Liv-6, Sj-3,
blood & Spleen qi del.; Ping Wei San- phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang Sl-7, Ear-shenmen
-phlegm heat; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.; Cerebral
Tonic Pills- phlegm & Kid. del. Poor memory: Jian Nao Yi Zhi Capsules
- qi del., blood stag.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- blood del. & phlegm heat; Gui
Pi Tang- qi & blood del.; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan- Heart & Kid. yin del.;
Huan Shao Dan- Heart & Kid. del.; Zhi Gan Gao Tang- Heart qi & blood
del.; Bai Zi Yana Xin Wan - aeneral· Wen Dan Tana - phleam heat
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Fungal Skin: Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp heat; Xiao Feng San - wind, damp;
Infection Xiao Yan Tang Shang Cream topical; Fu Yin Tai Liniment topical; Hua
Tuo Gao topical; Tujin Liniment topical. Intestines: Da Huang Jiang Zhi
Wan -damp heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat. Toes: Hua Tuo
Gao topical· Tu'in Liniment topical· Xiao Yan Tano Shano Cream topical
Gastro- Xiang Lian Wan - Stomach heat; Wei Te Ling hyperacidity; Xiang Sha Common pts: St-34, Gb-23, Gb-24, Gb-40, Liv-14, Ren-9, Ren-14, BM: (L) Sj-5, Ll-4, Sp-9,
esophageal Yang Wei Wan- qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Shu Ren-17; Stomach heat: Liv-2, Ll-11, Gb-34, Pc-8, St-36, St-44, Ren- St-34; (R) St-34, Sp-10,
Reflux Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Yi Guan Jian Wan- yin del., qi stag.; Wei Tong 12, Ren-13, Ren-17, Ub-18; Liver qi stag.: Liv-3, Ll-10, Pc-6, St-36, Pc-6 Lu-7
Disease Ding cold, yang del.; Baa He Wan- food stag.; Ping Wei San- phlegm Ren-12, Ren-13, Ren-17, Ub-18, Ub-19; Damp phlegm: St-40,
(GERD) damp; Bo Ying Compound- infants; Qi Xing Tea- infants Pc-6, Pc-5, St-36, Sp-3, Ren-12, Ren-17; food stag.: Pc-6, Ren-12,
St-21, St-36, St-40, St-44, Ll-10
Goiter Hai Zao Jing Wan - phlegm; Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan - hard phlegm Qi and blood stagnation: St-9 joined to Sl-17, Ll-4, St-36, E-zeqian, Seven groups of five points each. each
group needled one day in succession
Pc-6, Sp-6, K-3; Influence thyroid: Ren-13, Ren-23, St-9, Ren-19, over the course of a week with three days
Du-15, Ub-15, Ht-7, St-10, Ren-6, Sj-3, K-7 and Ll-4 between each course of seven treatments,
for goiter: Tx 1. K-3, Pc-5, St-10, Ub-10
and Ub-2; Tx 2. K-7, St-36, Ren-22, Pc-6
and Du-1; Tx 3. K-6, Sp-6, Ll-4, U-11 and
St-10; Tx 4. K-3, Liv-3, St-40, St-10 and
Ub-10: Tx 5. K-7, St-36, Pc-5 and Ren-22;
Tll:6. K-6. Pc-6, Liv-3, St-10 and Ub-10; Tx
7. K-3, Sp-6, Ll-4, St-40 and Ren-22
Gout Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - damp heat; Xuan Bi Tang - damp heat; Fang
Feng Tong Sheng Wan - internal & external excess heat; Tiger Balm
topical
~ Hair Loss Yang Xue Sheng Fa Capsules- blood & yin del., postpartum; Qi Baa Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-19, Ub-23, St-36, Sp-9, K-3
.,c Mei Ran Dan blood & yin del., postpartum; Tangkwei Essence of
c Chicken- blood del., postpartum Deer Velvet- jing del.; Shou Wu Chih
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Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -wind cold; Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - Liver yang
rising, Liver wind; nan Ma Gou Teng Yin- Liver yang rising; Qu Feng
Sl-3, Liv-3, Ub-67; Occipital: Gb-20, Sl-3, Ub-60; Temporal: Gb-8,
Gb-41, Sj-5 E-taiyang; Wind-cold: Gb-20, Ub-12, Ll-4, Lu-7; Wind-
9, St-36, Gb-34, Ub-40; (R)
Ll-4, Sl-3, Sj-3, Sp-6 Liv-4,
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Zhen Tong Capsules- wind cold damp; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets-
blood del., blood stag.; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang- Liver fire; Jia Wei Xiao
heat: Ll-4, Ll-11, Gb-14, Gb-20; Wind-damp: Lu-7, Gb-20, Sj-8,
Ll-4; Yang rising: Gb-4, Gb-5, Liv-3, K-3, Gb-20, Gb-43; Kidney yin
K-3. BM Tx 2: Opposite of
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Ll-4, St-36; Blood stag.: Liv-3, Li-4, St-36, Sp-6, Sp-10, E-ashi; Gb-42, Ht-8
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Hearing Loss Er Long Zuo Ci Wan- Kid. yin del.; Zuo Gui Wan- Kid. yin del.; Fu Gui Common pts: Sj-3, Sj-5, Ll-1, Sj-17, Sj-21, Sl-19, Gb-2, Ub-23; All z
Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.; You Gui Wan- Kid. yang del.; Deer Velvet points: Ll-1, Ll-4, Ll-5, Ll-6, St-7, Sl-1, Sl-3, Sl-8, Sl-16, Sl-19, Ub- 0)>
- jing del.; Huan Shao Dan- Heart & Kid. qi yang del.; Tong Qiao Hue 62, Ub-65, K-3, Sj-1, Sj-2, Sj-3, Sj-4, Sj-5, Sj-7, Sj-10, Sj-16, Sj-17,
Xue Wan - blood stag. Sj-18, Sj-19, Sj-20, Sj-21, Gb-2, Gb-3, Gb-10, Gb-11, Gb-20, Gb-42, I"'"
Hemorrhoids Hua Zhi Ling Tablets- damp heat, blood stag.; Fargelin for Piles damp
Gb-43 E-Sishencono
Ub-30, Du-1, Ub-57, Ub-50136, Ub-54140, Ub-56, Ub-58 and Sl-5 BM: Ren-24, bleed Ub-40,
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Spleen qi; Gui Pi Tang - Spleen qi del.; Hemorrhoids Ointment topical; stimulation; Sl-3 and Ub-62 open the Du Mai for blood deficiency ::r:
Ching Wan Hung topical; Xiao Yan Tang Shang Cream topical hemorrhoids; Ear-shenmen, brain, spleen, rectum and large 0
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intestine.
Liver-fire: Liv-2, Liv-3, Liv-5, Ren-3, Sj-6, Ub-28 BM: (L) bleed Liv-1, Liv-3,
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(Genital) - Liver damp heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; Ll-4; (R) Pc-6, Gb-41, bleed
Chuan Xin Lian - toxic heat; Fu Yan Qing Tablets - toxic & damp heat. Pc-9
Recurrent: Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp heat; Bi Xie Fen Qing Wan
- damp; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets -toxic heat; Chuan Xin
Lian -toxic heat ()
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Herpes (Oral) Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien - wind heat, toxic heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Ll-4, Ll-11 BM: Lu-10, Lu-9, Ll-4, Ll-5, :::l
Du Pian - toxic heat; Huang Lien Shang Ching Pien -wind heat, toxic a.
heat; Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic
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Herpes Zoster Lien Chiao Pai Tu Pien - wind heat, toxic heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang Ll-11, Sp-10, Gb-40, Gb-20, Gb-34, Gb-41, Ub-54/40, Pc-7
- damp heat, Liver fire; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; ""T1
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Chuan Xin Lian -toxic heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp heat; Ban
Lan Gen Chong Ji - toxic heat; SIJ!l8rior Sore Throat Powder tooical
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Yang Wei Wan - qi & damp stag. Y'
High Blood General: Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan- Liver yang rising, Liver wind; Tian Common pts: Gb-20, Gb-34 Du-20, Ll-4, Ll-11, Sp-6, St-36; Supp BM for high cholesterol: (L) -u
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Pressure Ma Gou Teng Yin - Liver yang rising; Tian Ma Wan - yin del., yang rising; pts.: Liv-2, E-taiyang, Sj-17, E-anmian, Sp-6, K-3, Pc-6, St-40, Sp-9, Sp-10, Sj-5; (R) St-36, :;-
Yang Yin Jiang Ya Wan- yang rising; Fu Fang Jiang Ya Capsules- yang Ren-4, Ren-6 St-40, Pc-7, Pc-8; BM for Cii
rising; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan- Liver yin del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang fatty liver: (L) Sj-10, Ll-9, Ll- S10
- Liver fire, phlegm heat; Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Wan - wind phlegm; 10, Liv-7, Sp-9; (R) Gb-34, OJ
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang -damp heat; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi & blood ashi around Pc-3/Pc-4 Dl
stag.; Da Chai Hu Tang- shao .Y<~I}Q/y_ang ming syndrome iii"
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Hip pain Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets - Gallbladder channel dysfunction; Zhuang Common pts: St-31, Gb-25, Gb-30, Gb-34, Gb-39, Gb-40, Gb-41 0
Yao Jian Shen- yang del.; Juan Bi Tang- wind cold damp; Shen Tong CD
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Hot Flushes/ Er Xian Tang- Kid. yin & yang del.; Da Bu Yin Wan- Kid. yin del.; Zhi BM: (L) Ll-4, Ht-5; (R) St-36,
Flashes Bai Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yin def.; Geng Nian Ling yin & yang def.; Jia Wei K-3, Ren-4/5/6
Xiao Yao San - qi stag. with heat: Kun Bao Wan - yin del. with yang
rising; Tong Ren Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan- blood def., postpartum
Hypertension General: Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan - Liver yang rising, Liver wind; nan Common pts: Gb-20, Gb-34 Du-20, Ll-4, Ll-11, Sp-6, St-36; Supp BM for excess type: (L)
Ma Gou Teng Yin- Liver yang rising; nan Ma Wan- yin def., yang rising; pis.: Liv-2, E-taiyang, Sj-17, Anmian, Sp-6, K-3, Pc-6, St-40, Ren-4, Sp-9, Sp-10, Sj-5; (R) St-36,
Yang Yin Jiang Ya Wan -yang rising; Fu Fang Jiang Ya Capsules - yang Ren-6; primary hypertension: Liv-3, Ub-18, St-9, St-36, Ll-11 St-40, Pc-7, Pc-8; BM for
rising; Qi Ju Di Huang Wan - Liver yin del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang deficient type: (L) Gb-39, St-
- Liver fire, phlegm heat; Ban Xia Bai Zhu nan Ma Wan -wind phlegm; 40, Ub-57, Lu-7, Ht-5; (R)
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang -damp heat: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - qi & blood Ll-4, Liv-3, K-2, Sp-4, Sj-5
staa.; Da Chai Hu Tana - shao _yang/yang ming syndrome
Hyper- nan Wan Bu Xin Dan- Heart yin del.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yin Pc-5, Sp-6, E-qiying, E-jaiji C-3 to C-5; Supp pts.: Ht-6, K-7, Pc- BM: (L) Gb-39, Gb-38, Gb-
thyroidism def.; Er Xian Tang- yin & yang del.; Da Bu Yin Wan- yin del. with heat; 6, Ll-4, Liv-3, Ht-7, Ub-2, St-2, Gb-20, E-anmian, E-shantianzhu; 37, Pc-7, Ear-thyroid; (R)
Zhi Gan Cao Tang- Heart qi & yin del.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang Influence thyroid: Ren-13, Du-23, St-9, Ren-19, Du-15, Ub-15, Ht-7, Liv-2, Liv-3, K-7, Ll-5
- Liver fire, phlegm heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire: Nei Xiao St-10, Ren-6, Sj-3, K-7, Ll-4; Influence parathyroid: Ub-11, Ub-58,
Luo Li Wan - phlegm heat Gb-30, St-36, Du-2, Liv-3, Du-15, Ub-3, Pc-7; Influence adrenals:
K-7, Ub-47/52, Ren-10, Sp-6, Du-6, Ren-6, Ren-16, Pc-7; Influence
pituitary: Ren-15, Ren-16, Ren-19, K-13, Sp-6, K-11, Ub-47/52,
Gb-37, Gb-5, Ub-60, Ren-10; Influence pancreas: Sp-3, K-3, Ub-20,
Sj-3, Liv-2 Ren-3
Hypo- Shu Gan Tang - qi & blood stag.; Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao yang; Chai Common pts: Gb-34, Gb-41, Sj-6
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-< thyroidism Wu Tang- Heart & Kid. yang def. Influence thyroid insufficiency: Pc-6, Pc-8, Ren-22, Ll-4, Du-15, Ear-thyroid; (R) Lu-9, Gb-
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Ginseng qi & jing del.; Yu Ping Feng San- wei qi def.; Sheng Mai San
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Impotence Gu Ben Fu Zheng Capsules - Kid. yang def.; Kang Wei Ling Wan - blood Common pts: Ren-4, Sp-6, Liv-5, Ht-7, Du-4; Liver qi stag.: Liv-3, BM: K-2, K-4, K-7 or BM z
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stag.; Zi Shen Da Bu Capsules- Kid. yang def.; Nan Sao Capsules Ll-4, Liv-5, Liv-8, Liv-14, Pc-6, Sp-6, Ren-6; Damp-heat: Ren-3, 2: (L) E-lingku, Sp-10, K-3,
-yang def.; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang def.; Gui Pi Tang- Heart & Sp-9, Liv-5, Ub-32, Sj-6, K-10, Gb-26, Gb-41; Kid. yin def.: Ren-4, Liv-4, Ll-5; (R) Lu-7, Pc-7,
Spleen def.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Wu Zi Yan Zong Ren-7, K-6, Ht-6, Sp-6, Ub-23; Kid. yang def.: Du-4, Ren-4, Ub-23, St-36, Ub-62, Gb-34 r
Wan- jing def.; Deer Velvet- jing def.; Deer Antler and Ginseng qi & K-7, Lu-7, Sp-6, Du-20 3:
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Pills- Kid. def. & astringent; Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- sinking qi, bladder
prolapse, postpartum; Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan- qi def., blood stag., post
stroke. Scanty (anuria): Wu Ling San- tai yang fu syndrome; Fu Gui
Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang def.; Zhen Wu Tang- Heart & Kid. yang def.
Difficult: Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - yang def.; Ba Zheng San -damp heat;
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag.; Prostate Gland Pills- damp heat; ()
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Indigestion Sao He Wan- food stag.; Jian Pi Wan- food stag. during pregnancy; Common pts: St-36, Sp-4; Spleen qi def.: Ren-12, St-36, Sp-3, Sp-6, ;:::;:
Ping Wei San- cold damp; Zi Sheng Wan- food stag. with Spleen def.; Ub-20, Ub-21; Food stag.: Ren-12, Ren-6, St-25, St-36, St-40, St- o·
Mu Xiang Shun Qi Tang- qi & damp stag.; Li Zhong Wan- Spleen 44, Ll-10; Liver qi stag.: Ren-12, Ren-6, St-25, St-36, Liv-3, Liv-13, :J
yang def.; Wei Tong Ding cold; Xiang Lian Wan- Stomach heat; Xiang Gb-34, Pc-6
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disharmony; Wei Te Ling antacid
Female: Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan- yang def., weak progesterone phase; E-zigong, Ren-3, Ren-4, Ren-5, Ren-7; Kid. yang def.: Ub-23, Du-4, BM: (L) Ll-4, Sp-9, Sp-7,
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Cu Yun Yu Tai Capsules- yang def., weak progesterone phase; Wu Ren-4, St-36, Sp-6, E-zigong; Kid. yin def.: Ub-23, K-2, K-3, K-13, Sp-6; (R) Pc-6, Lu-7, Ht-5, iii
Ji Bai Fang Wan- blood & yang def.; Ba Zhen Tang- qi & blood def.; Sp-6, E-zigong; Liver qi stag.: Ll-4, Liv-3, Sp-6, Sp-8, Ren-6, E- St-36, St-40 !!'
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang - qi & blood def. with cold; Gui Pi Tang - Heart zigong; Phelgm-damp: Ren-3, Sp-6, St-40, Ub-20, E-zigong; Blood -o
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& Spleen def.; Wen Jing Tang- cold & def., blood stag.; You Gui Wan stag.: Ren-3, Sp-6, Sp-8, Sp-10, St-30, E-zigong s·
-Kid. yang def.; Zuo Gui Wan- Kid. yin def.; Deer Velvet- jing def.; Lu !ii
Rong Jiao- jing def.; Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang- blood stag., masses; Tao SlO
Hong Si Wu Tang- blood def., blood stag., masses; Hai Zao Jing Wan OJ
- polycystic ovaries; Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan - polycystic ovaries Ill
Infertility Male: Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan - jing def.; Gu Ben Fu Zheng Capsules Ren-2, Ren-3, Ren-4, Sp-6, K-2, K-7, K-12, St-36, Ub-23, Ub-32 BM for male: E-Lingku (L) iii
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del.; Wen Dan Tang- phlegm heat; An Shen Bu Xin Wan- yang rising; Ub-15, Pc-6; Liver fire: Ht-7, Sp-6,Liv-3, Ub-18, Pc-5, E-anmian; combo: (L) Gb-41, Gb-34, i5'
Tao Chih Pien- Heart fire; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag., Phlegm fire: Ren-12, St-40, Sp-6, Ht-7, Ub-21, St-36, Ll-4, E- Hl-3, Ht-7; (R) Liv-3, Liv-8, :::>
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chronic refractory; An Shen Jie Yu Capsules- qi stag., premenstrual; yintang; Yin def.: Ht-7, Sp-6, K-3, Pc-6, Ub-15, Ub-23; Heart & Sj-3, Sj-10; BM Tx 2. (L)
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Bao He Wan- food stag.; Qi Xing Tea- children Spleen def.: Ht-7, Sp-6, St-36, Ub-15, Ub-20 Sp-6, Sp-9, Sp-1 0, K-2, K-4, 0
K-7, Sl-7, Sj-3, Ll-4; (R)
St-36, St-41, Ht-3, Ht-5, Ht-8
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Irritability Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang - qi stag.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang - Liver
fire, phlegm heat; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - qi stag. with heat; Long Dan lJ
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Xie Gan Tang- Liver fire; Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan- Kid. yang del.; Kun Bao ::;·
Wan - Kid. yin del. Cii
Irritable Bowel Diarrhea predominant: Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan - Liver invading Spleen; All points: K-4, Ub-23, Liv-11, Liv-2, Liv-8, St-25, St-27, St-36, Ren- BM: (L) Ll-4, Liv-4, Sp-4, Sp- S1<>
Syndrome Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- Liver invading Spleen; Xiao Yao San- Liver qi 12, Ren-4, Sp-9, K-2, Ub-65, Lu-9, Ub-54/40, Ll-11, Sp-1, Sp-3, 9, E-Lingku; (R) Lu-7, Lu-6, Ill
(IBS) stag.; Zi Sheng Wan- qi del. & food stag. Constipation predominant: St-44, Sp-4, Gb-41, Sp-14, K-14, K-7, Ren-9, Ub-35 Pc-6, St-36, St-38 or ashi Dl
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Ll-4; (R) Gb-44, Gb-40,
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Jaundice Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - damp heat; Qing Gan Li Dan Tablets - damp All points: St-31, St-36, St-45, Sp-4, Sp-5, Sp-9, Sp-17, Ht-9, Sl-3, ~
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stag.; Jigucao Wan- damp heat, blood stag.; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan- K-1, K-2, Pc-6, Pc-7, Pc-8, Sj-11, Gb-24, Gb-34, Liv-3, Liv-4, Liv-14,
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14, Ren-22, E-JiachenQjiang
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,c-< -Kid. del.; Zhuang Yao Jian Shen Tablets- Kid. yang del.; Du Huo Ji
Sheng Tang- wind damp with Kid. del.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan- severe cold;
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topical· Porous Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao
Common pts: Gb-34, Gb-40, Gb-41, Ub-57, Ub-58, Sp-6, Liv-3
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Sha Liu Jun Tang - Spleen del. with phlegm damp; Cu Yun Yu Tai
All points: St-29, Sp-6, Sp-8, Sp-9, Sp-10, Sp-12, Ub-23, Ub-24,
Ub-27, Ub-31, Ub-33, Ub-35, Ub-55, K-10, K-12, K-13, K-14, Pc-5, 3:
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Condition Formulas & Diagnoses Points Extra Pomts (BM)
Libido Cu Yun Yu Tal Capsules -yang def., cold; Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan -yang Liver qi stag.: Liv-3, Ll-4, Liv-5, Liv-8, Liv-14, Pc-6, Sp-6, Ren-6; BM: E-lingku, (L) Sp-10, K-3,
def., cold; You Gui Wan - Kid. yang def.; Gu Ben Fu Zhang Capsules Damp-heat: Ren-3, Sp-9, Liv-5, Ub-32, Sj-6, K-10, Gb-26, Gb-41; Liv-4, Ll-5; (R) Lu-7, Pc-7,
-yang def.; Qian Lie Xian Capsules -damp heat Kid. yin def.: Ren-4, Ren-7, K-6, Ht-6, Sp-6, Ub-23; Kid. yang def.: St-36, Ub-62, Gb-34
Du-4 Ren-4 Ub-23 K-7 Lu-7 Sp-6 Du-20
Malaria Xiao Chai Hu Tang - shao yang; Da Chai Hu Tang - shao yang/yang Pc-6, Sj-2, Sl-3, Du-13, Du-14, Gb-41 w/ high fever Ll-11; w/delirium
ming; Ping Wei San - phlegm damp; Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan -blood stag. bleed jing well pts w/ splenomegaly Liv-13 E-pigen moxa
Mastitis Acute: Xiao Chai Hu Tang + Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets; Xiao BM same side of fibroid:
Chai Hu Tang + Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin; Lien Chiao Pal Tu Pien - toxic Pc-5, Pc-6, Pc-4, Lu-7, Ht-5,
heat. Chronic or recurrent afier antibiotics: Xiang Sha Liu Jun Tang St-39, St-40: BM opposite
- Spleen def. with phlegm; Li Zhong Wan - Spleen yang def. side of fibroid: Ll-3, Sp-6,
Sp-7 Sp-6 or ashi
Memory Concentration: Jian Nao VI Zhi Capsule - qi def. with blood stag.; Xiang All points: Lu-7, Ll-11, Ht-3, Ht-7, Ub-15, Ub-43, K-1, K-3, K-6, K-21, BM: (L) Ht-7, Ht-4, Gb-40,
Sha Liu Jun Tang - Spleen def. with phlegm damp; Gul Pi Tang - Heart St-36, Pc-5, Pc-6, Gb-20, Du-11, Du-20, Ren-14, E-Sishencong; Gb-34; (R) Liv-3, Liv-6, Sj-3,
blood & Spleen qi def.; Ping Wei San- phlegm damp; Wen Dan Tang Heart& Spleen def.: Du-20, Ub-52, Ht-3, Ht-7, Ub-15, Ub-17, Ub-20, Sl-7, Ear-shenmen
-phlegm heat; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan - Heart & Kid. yin def.; Cerebral St-36, Sp-6, Ren-4, E-yintang; Kid. essence def.: K-1, K-3, K-6, Ub-
Tonic Pills - phlegm & Kid. def. Poor memory: Jian Nao VI Zhi Capsules 23, Du-20, Ren-4, Ub-62, Sl-1, Ht-7; Blood & phlegm stag.: Ub-15, (')
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- qi def., blood stag.; Cerebral Tonic Pills- blood def. & phlegm heat; Gui Ub-23, Ub-17, Pc-4, Sp-6, Du-20, St-40, Sp-3 ::l
Pi Tang - qi & blood def.; Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan - Heart & Kid. yin def.; c.
Huan Shao Dan - Heart & Kid. def.; Zhi Gan Cao Tang - Heart qi & blood g.
def.; Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan- general; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Tong ::l
Qiao Huo Xue Wan -blood stag., post traumatic !'I
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Menopausal Kun Bao Wan - Kid. yin def.; Er Xlan Tang -yin & yang def.; Geng Nlan Kid. yin def.: Ren-4, K-3, K-7, K-10, Ll-4, Sp-6, Ht-7; Heart & Kid. yin BM: (L) St-36, Lu-7; (R)
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Syndrome Ling yin & yang def.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yin def.; Tian Wang Bu def.: Ren-4, Ren-15, K-3, L-10, Lu-7 K-6, K-13, Ht-8, Pc-7, Du-24; Ll-4, Sp-9, Sp-7 or ashi,
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Xin Dan - Heart & Kid. yin def.; Da Bu Yin Wan -yin def., severe heat; Phlegm & qi stag,: Ren-6, Ren-10, Ren-17, Sj-6, Sp-6, Sp-9, St-28, Sp-6 iii'
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang St-40, Pc-6, Lu-7; Kid yin & yang def.: Ren-4, Ren-7, K-3, K-6, Ht-6, ' !'I
Lu-7 Sp-6, Ub-23 Ub-52 "tJ
Menorrhagia Yunnan Paiyao hemostatic; Raw Tienchi Tablets - hemostatic; Gui Pi Common pts: Liv-1 , K-1 0, Ren-4, Liv-3, K-2, Sp-6, Ren-3, Ren-6, 2.
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Tang- Spleen qi def.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- blood stag., blood def.; Si Sp-1, Sp-2, St-12, St-10, Ht-1, Pc-3, Ub-54/40 fit
Wu Tang + Huang Lian Jie Du Tang -hot blood with blood def.; Jia Wei Qo
Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat· Li Zhong Wan - Spleen yang def. OJ
Menstrual Scanty: Ba Zhen Tang - ql & blood def.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang - qi Scanty: Qi & blood clef.: Llv-8, Ren-4, Sp-6, St-36, Ub-18, Ub-20. Ub-23; BM: (L) Sp-9, Sp-6, Sp-6, Ill
Amount & blood def.; Bai Feng Wan - qi & blood def.; Tao Hong Si Wu Tang Blood stag.: Ren-4, Ren-6, St-29, Sp-6, Sp-10, K-14, (Sp-4/R and Pc-6/L), Ll-4, E-linkgu; (R) St-36, iii'
Ub-17; Kidney yang def.: K-3, K-13, Du-4, Ren-4, St-36, Sp-6, Liv-8, Ub- Lu-5, Lu-6 or ashi, Gb-42 ::l
-blood stag. with blood def.; Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang- blood stag., cold.
Prolonged: Cu Yun Yu Tai Capsules- yang def.; Tiao Jing Cu Yun Wan 23; Phlegm obstruction: Ren-4, Ren-6, Ren-9, Ren-12, Sp-6, Sp-9, St-28 til
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(Lu-7/R and K-6/L), Ub-20, Ub-23, Ub-32; Prolonged: Ql def.: Ren-6, s:::
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-yang def.; Woo Garm Yuan Medical Pills- blood stag. with cold & def.;
Ren-12, Du-20, St-36, Ub-20, Ub-23; Blood-heat: Liv-2, Sp-6, Sp-8, Sp-10, !2.
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang - blood stag. with blood def.; Ba Zhen Tang - qi & ::r
Ll-11, (Sp-4/R and Pc-6/L), Ub-17; Blood stag.: Liv-3, St-29, Sp-8, Sp-8,
blood def.; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang- qi & blood def., with cold 0
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Menstrual Irregular: Si Wu Tang - blood del.; Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag.; Jia Early: Hot-blood: Ren-3, Sp-10, Ll-11, Sp-6, Liv-3, Liv-2, K-2, Ub-17; BM: (L) Sp-9, Sp-8, Sp-6, c.
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Irregularity Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat; Ba Zhen Tang - qi & blood Qi del.: St-36, Sp,6, Ren-12, Ub-20, Du-20, Ren-4, Ren-6, Sp-1; Ll-4, E-linkgu; (R) St-36, i5"
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del.; Bai Feng Wan- qi & blood del.; Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan- qi, blood & Blood stag.: Ren-3, Sp-6, Sp-10, Sp-8, St-29; Late: Blood del.: Ren- Lu-5, Lu-6 or ashi, Gb-42
yang del. 4, Ren-6, Sp-6, Sp-10, Sp-20, Du-20, Ht-7, Ub-17; Cold del.: Ren-6,
Ren-6, Sp-8, Sp-8, Sp-10, St-36, Du-4, Ub-32, St-25, St-29; Late:
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Liver qi stag.: Pc-6, Ren-12, Ren-6, Liv-2, Liv-3, Sp-4, Sp-6, Sp-8,
SP-10, Liv-3 Liv-14, Pc-6, Ub-23, s·-5
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Multiple Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang- Spleen qi del.; Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan- qi & yin St-36, Sp-3, Sp-6, Sp-9, St-40, Ub-20, Ub-21, Ren-12, Ll-10, Sj-5, BM: (L) K-1, K-4, Ll-1, Ql
Sclerosis del.; Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan- qi del., blood stag.; You Gui Wan- Kid. St-31, (Lu-7/L and K-6/R) Ll-4; (R) Lu-11, Lu-8, Y'
[yang del.; Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan- phlegm heat Ub-67, Ub-64 -u
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Muscle Strain: Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules- blood stag. acute; Zheng Gu Shui BM for moving and muscle :;·
Tension topical; Trans Wood Lock Liniment topical. Muscular pain: Shao Yao pain: (Both) Gb-20, Gb-34, ur
Gan Cao Wan- antispasmodic; Jing Fang Bai Du Wan- wind cold; Xiao Ear-shenmen; (L) Ht-9, Pc-9, Qo
Yao San- Liver qi stag., blood del.; Shu Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Xing St-36, Ub-40, Lu-11; (R) OJ
Jun San - summer damp, acute; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Pien -wind Ll-4, Liv-4, Sl-3, Sj-3, K-3, Dl
cold with damp, acute; Trans Wood Lock Liniment topical; Po Sum On Sp-6, E-yintang Ql
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Neck Pain Neck & upper back: Ge Gen Tang- wind cold; Headache and Dizziness Common pts: E-luozhen, Sl-3, Ub-10, Gb-20, Gb-39, E-bailao, Ll-4, BM: (L) Ht-4, Ht-5, Ht-7,
Reliever; Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan - wind cold; Xiao Yao San - Liver E-ashi; local (SI-8, Sl-16, Ub-66, Ub-67, Sj-2, Sj-5, Sj-21, Gb-4, Gb- Ub-65; (R) Sl-3, Sj-3, Sp-6 s:
qi stag.; Ba Zhen Tang - qi & blood del.; Hua Tuo Zai zao Wan - qi & yin 40); Qi & Blood stag.: E-luozhen, Ll-4, E-ashi, Ub-10, Sl-3, Gb-39; or ashi pts; also consider !a
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Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - Stomach heat
All points: Lu-3, Lu-5, Lu-11, Ll-2, Ll-3, Ll-4, Ll-5, Ll-6, Ll-20, St-3,
St-44, St-45, Sp-1, Ht-6, Sl-1, Sl-2, Sl-3, Ub-2, Ub-4, Ub-7, Ub-12,
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Obesity Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan - excess constitutions; Bojenmi Chinese
Tea; Keep Fit Capsule- qi & blood stag., phlegm; Ping Wei San-
Common pts: Pc-6, Ren-12, Ren-6, St-25, Ren-4, St-36, St-40,
Sp-6, Lu-7; Phlegm & damp: Ren-12, St-21, Sp-3, Sp-5, St-36,
BM: (L) Sj-5, Ll-4 Sp-9; (R)
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Pain Generalized: Van Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan -analgesic; Shao Yao Gan
Cao Wan - antispasmodic; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang - wind damp with Kid.
def.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan -severe cold; Xing Jun San - summer damp,
acute; Huo Hsiang Cheng Chi Plen - wind cold with damp, acute; Xiao
Yao San - Liver qi stag.; Po Sum On Medicated Oil muscle tansion, qi
stag.; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan - chronic blood stag.; Zhuang Yao Jian
Shen - Kid. def.
Palpitation Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan - Heart yin def.; Gui Pi Tang - Heart blood def.; Commonpm:Pc4,P~
Zhi Gan Cao Tang- Heart qi, yin, blood def.; Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li
Tang - Liver fire, phlegm heat; Wen Dan Tang - phlegm heat; Dan Shan
Pill - blood & phlegm stag.; Sheng Mal San - qi & yin def.; Zhen Wu Tang
- Heart yang def.
Parkinson's Hua Tuo Zai Zao Wan - qi & yin def.; San Bi Wan - Kid. def., wind damp; St-36, Sp-6, Ren-4, Liv-8 BM: (L) K-1, K-4, Ll-1,
Disease Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan - phlegm heat Ll-4; (R) Lu-11, Lu-8,
Ub-87 Ub-M
Pelvic Acute: Fu Van Qing Tablem- toxic & damp heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan E-zigongxue, Ren-4, Sp-10, Sp-9, Du-14, Ren-4, Ren-6, Ren-12, BM: (L) St-36, Lu-7; (R) (")
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Inflammatory - damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver damp heat; Wu Wei Xiao Ub-23, Ll-4, St-28, St-36 Ll-4, Sp-9, Sp-7 or ashi, j
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Disease (PID) Du Yin - toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - toxic heat; Huang Lian Su Sp-6; BM Tx 2: (L) Sp-2,
Tablem- toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tableb- toxic heat. Sp-3, K-3, K-4, Liv-3, Ll-4, g.
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Chronic: Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills -cold & blood stag.; Wen Jlng Ll-5; (R) Ub-87, Gb-44,
Tang- blood def., cold stag.; Yu Dai Wan -damp heat, blood def.; Chien
Chin Chih Tal Wan - smoldering damp heat with qi, blood & Kid. yang
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PMS Syndrome, general: Xiao Yao San -Liver qi stag., blood def.; Gui Pi Liv qi stag.: Liv-3, Ll-4, Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-19, Liv-14, Sp-6, Gb-25, BM to regulate menses: (L) iii"
(Premenstrual Tang- Heart & Spleen def.; Chai Hu Shu Gen Tang - Liver qi stag.; Gb-34, Sj-6; Spleen & Kid yang def.: Ren-4, K-3, St-36, Sp-6, St-36, Lu-7; (R) Ll-4, Sp-9, !"
Syndrome) Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablets - blood def. Dizziness: Xiao Yao San - Liver Ub-20, Ub-23, Lu-7, K-6; Heart & Spleen def.: Ub-15, Ub-20, Ht-7, Sp-7 or ashi, Sp-6; Stress "tJ
qi stag., blood def.; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat. Ren-6, St-36, Sp-6, E-yintang; Phlegm rising: Pc-7, St-8, St-40, Du- related - BM shu-straam/ !2.
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Edema: Ba Zhen Vi Mu Wan - qi & blood def., blood stag.; Si Wu Tang - 24, Ll-11, Sp-9, P~. Ren-12, Ub-20; Liver blood def.: Ren-4, Lu-7, he-sea combo: (L) Gb-41, lit
+ Xiao Yao San. Fever: Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat. K-6, St-36, Sp-6, Pc-6, Llv-9, Ub-18, Ub-20, Gb-34; Liver & Kid. yin Gb-34, Ht-3, Ht-7; (R) Liv-3, Qo
Edema: Ba Zhen Vi Mu Wan - qi & blood def., blood stag.; Si Wu Tang + def.: Liv-3, Liv-8, Ren-4, Sp-6, K-3, K-6, Ub-18, Ub-23 Liv-8, Sj-3, Sj-10 III
Xiao Yao San. Lower backache: Wen Jing Tang -cold, def. blood stag.; Ill
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang -cold, blood def.; Yang Rong Wan - blood and iii"
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Polycystic Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan; Woo Garm Yuen Medical Pills- cold & blood Influence the ovaries: K-13, Ub-87, K-7, Gb-37, Sp-6, K-2, Du-4, 3::
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Arthritis: Juan Bi Tang - wind cold damp; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Capsule
- wind cold damp; Xuan Bi Tang - damp heat; Guan Jie Yan Wan - damp
Wind Bi: Du-14, Sj~. Gb-39 Cold Bi: st~. Re~. Ll-11; Damp Bi:
S~. Sp-9, Ub-11, Gb-39, St-40; Heat Bi: St-43, Ll-4; For local pts: g.
heat; Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan- blood & phlegm stag.; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Shoulder: Ll-15, Ll-14, Sj-14, E-jaineiling, Sl-9, Si-10; Elbow: same :::l
Wan - blood stag.; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe cold; Du Huo Ji Sheng
Tang- wind damp with Kid. del.; Jian Bu Qiang Shen Wan - Kid. del.;
as shoulder plus Ll-11, Sl-8, Sj-10; Wrist: Sj-5, Ll-5, Sl-4; Neck:
Du-14, Ub-10, Gb-20,SI-3, Gb-3g, U~O. E- huatojiaji; Hip: Gb-30,
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Fu Gui Ba Wei Wan - Kid. yang del.; Trans Wood Lock Liniment topical;
Porous Capsicum Plaster topical; Gou Pi Gao topical. RA: Reishi
Gb-29, Ub-51, St-31, Gb-34, Gb-39, Gb-40; Knee: St-34, Sp-10,
Gb-34, Sp-9, St-36, Ub-40; Ankle: St-41, Sp-5, St-36, Ub-60, K-3;
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Mushroom immune reaulator; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tana - ai & blood staa. Toes: So-4. U~5 E-Bafena
Rhinitis Allergic: Xin Yi San - wind cold; Cang Er Zi Wan - wind heat; Xiaa QingE-bitang, Ll-4, Du-23, Utr7, E-yintang. All points: Ll-2, Ll-3, Ll-4, Ll- BM far heat: (L) Sj-10, Ll-11,
Long Wan -wind cold with congested fluids; Hayfever Relieving Tea
- phlegm heat; Qian Bai Bi Yan Pian - heat & Pain; Gui Zhi Tang - ying
5, Ll~. Ll-20, Ub-2, Ub-4, Ub-7, Ub-12, Ub-56, Ub-58, Gb-5, Gb-20, Ht~/7 or ashi in btw, K-10,
Du-23, Du-25, Bitang, E-Yintang Liv-8, Sp-9; (R) Pc-3, Ht-8,
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wei disharmony. Chronic: Qian Bai Bi Yan Pian - heat & pain; Bi Yen Lu-9/10 or ashi in btw, fii
Ning Capsules - phlegm heat; Pe Min Kan Wan - Nasal Clear; Cang Er Gb-34, St-36, Ub-40; BM ll<>
Zi Wan -wind & phlegm heat; Yu Ping Feng San -wei qi del.; Xu Han far allergies: (L) St-36, Sp-4, ttl
Ting -wei qi del.; Ba Ji Yin Yang Wan - Kid. yang del. Sp-9, Ll-3, Ll-11, Ll-20; (R) Ill
St-41, Lu-5, Lu-9, Ll-20, iii
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Sciatica Dang Gui Si Ni Wan - cold in the channels; Xiao Huo Luo Dan - severe Common pts: Gb-30, Gb-31, Gb-34, Gb-40, Gb-41, K-4, Ub-36, Ub- (also consider Ub-50/36, &l
cold in the channels; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Tang - blood stag.; Juan Bi 37, Ub-40, Ub-57, Ub-58, U~2. E-tunzhong Ub-57, Du-2, E-baliaa, s::
Tang -wind cold damp; Qu Feng Zhen Tong Capsules -wind cold damp;
Shu Jin Huo Xue Wan - blood stag., wind damp; Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Ub-31, Ub-32, Ub-33 and
Ub-34, Gb-43, St-36, St-32,
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- Kid. del. with wind damp; Tong Luo Zhi Tong Tablet- blood del., blood St-34, St-31, E- yaotongxue, 8.
c stag.; Kang Wei Ling Wan - neuralgic pain; Yan Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan E-tunzhong, St-41, Ub-58 far
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c -analgesic; Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan - antispasmodic sciatica). E-lingku, E-dabi,
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..... Shoulder Pain Xiao Yao San - qi stag.; Ba Zhen Tang - blood del.; Huo Luo Xiao Ling Common pts: E-jianqian, Ll-15, Ll-16, Sj-14, Sl-10, Ll-4, Sj-5, Sl-3 BM opposite wrist: Ll-5, Sj-4,
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Tang- blood stag.; Die Da Zhi Tong Capsules - blood stag., traumatic; Sl-4/5, Lu-8/9, Ht-7, Pc-7;
"''"c Zheng Gu Shui topical; Po Sum On Medicated Oil topical BM opposite ankle: Liv-4,
Sp-5, K-3, U~O Gb-40,
"''" St-41; BM 2: (L) Ht-4, HI-
" 5, H1-7, Ub~5; (R) Sl-3,
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Sinusitis Acute: Ching Fei Vi Huo Pien - Lung heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Wind-heat: Ll-4, Ll-11, Ub-12, Lu-7, Du-23, Ll-20, Ub-2, Gb-14, St-2 BM sinusitis: (L) St-36, Sp-4, z
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Tablets -toxic heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - toxic heat; Qian Bai E-yintang E-bitong; Liver & Gallbladder heat: Liv-2, Gb-43, Ll-4, Sp-9, Ll-3, Ll-11; (R) St-41,
Bi Yan Pian - heat; Cang Er Zi Wan -wind heat; Xin Vi San -wind cold. E-yintang, Gb-14, Gb-20; Lung heat: Ll-4, Ll-11, Lu-7, Du-14, Lu- Lu-5, Lu-9; BM general: (L)
Chronic: Bi Yen Ning Capsules - heat; Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan - phlegm 10, Ll-20, E-yintang, E-bitong; Spleen del. & damp heat: Ren-12, Sj-10, Ll-11, Ht-6/7 or ashi in r
heat; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Liver qi stag. with heat Ub-20, Ll-4, Ll-11, Sp-9, Ub-22, Ll-20, E-yintang, E-bitong btw, K-10, Liv-8, Sp-9; (R) :s::
Pc-3, Ht-8, Lu-9/1 0 or ashi m
in btw, Gb-34, St-36, Ub-40; .....
BM for allergies: (L) St-36, J:
Sp-4, Sp-9, Ll-3, Ll-11, 0
Ll-20; (R) St-41, Lu-5, Lu-9,
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Sore Throat Acute: Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien -wind heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Common pts: Ll-4, Lu-11, Ll-1, Ll-18; Wind-heat & toxin: Ll-4, Ll-11, BM: Lu-10, Lu-9, Ll-4, Ll-5,
Du Pian - toxic heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; St-44, Lu-10, Lu-11, Lu-7, Ren-22, Ll-18; Lung & Kid. del.: Ll-4, Liv-3, St-44
Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji - toxic heat; Ching Fei Vi Huo Pien - Lung fire; Ll-11, St-36, Lu-7, K-6, K-3, Lu-9, Lu-10, Ub-13, Ub-23; Spleen del.:
Superior Sore Throat Powder topical; Gan Mao Tea - children. Chronic: St-36, Ll-11, Ub-20, Ub-13, Lu-9, Ren-12
Tung Hsuan Li Fei Pien - heat & dryness; Yang Yin Qing Fei Wan - Lung ()
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yin del.; Zhi Bai Ba Wei Wan- yin del.; Mai Wei Di Huang Wan- yin del.; ::I
Qina Yin Wan - Luna dryness a.
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Stress Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- qi stag.; Xiao Yao San- qi stag.; American Common pts: St-36, Ren-4, Ren-6, Du-4, Ub-23, E-yintang, E- BM shu-stream/he-sea cr
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Ginseng Essence of Chicken -general; Panax Ginseng Extractum anmian, Ear-shenmen combo: (L) Gb-41, Gb-34,
-general Ht-3, Ht-7; (R) Liv-3, Liv-8,
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Stroke Prevention of: Raw Tienchi Tablets - blood stag.; Zhen Gan Xi Feng Pre-stroke closed pattern: Pc-8, Pc-9, Du-20, Du-26, Liv-3, Ren-22,
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Wan -yin del., yang rising & wind. Recovery from: Bu Yang Huan Wu St-40, Ren-12; Pre-stroke open pattern: Ren-4, Ren-6, Ren-8, Pc-6, iii"
Wan - qi del., blood stag.; Xiao Shuan Zai Zao Wan; Hua Tuo Zai Zao
Wan - ai & vin del.
Du-25, moxa Du-20 -"'"1J
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Tendonitis Qu Feng Zhen Tong Wan -wind cold damp; Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan Common pts: Gb-34, Ll-4 plus local points of affected area s·
- blood staa. Iii
Tinnitus Er Long Zuo Ci Wan- Kid. yin del.; Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin- Liver yang Sl-17, Sj-3, Gb-20; Supp pts.: Liv-2, St-40, K-3, Ub-23 BM: (L) Ll-4, Ht-5; (R) St-36, Sl<>
rising; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver fire; Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan K-3, Ren-4/5/6
Ill
-wind heat; Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan - blood stag.; Ban Xia Bai Zhu Ill
Tian Ma Wan -wind phlegm; Xiang Sha Liu Jun Tang - Spleen del. with iii"
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Xiao Yao San- Liver qi stag., blood def.
Ll-4, Liv-3, E-taiyang, Ub-2, St-2, St-7, E- jiachengjiang (also
consider St-44, St-36, Sj-5, K-3 and Gb-20)
(Sj-5 & Gb-41 yang wei mai);
BM: (L) Ll-3, Sj-3, Liv-8; (R) g.
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Pc-4, Ht-3 to Ht-4, Gb-41,
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Toothache Qing Wei San Wan- Stomach heat; Huan Lian Jie Du Tang- damp or Common pts: Ll-4, St-44, K-3, St-6, St-7; upper jaw: Sj-21, Du-26;
toxic heat; Peking Niu Huang Jie Du Pian - toxic heat; Chuan Xiong Cha lower jaw: Du-24
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Tiao Wan- wind cold; San·in Watermelon Frost tooical or
Toxins Du-14, Du-9, Ll-11, Ll-4, Liv-3, Sl-17, Pc-3 Y'
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Ulcerative Shu Gan Tang- Liver qi stag.; Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang- Liver invading All points: K-4, K-5, Ub-23, Liv-11, Liv-2, Liv-8, St-25, St-27, Ren-12, BM: (L) Ll-4, Liv-4, Sp-4, Sp- ::;·
Colitis (UC) the Spleen; Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - qi stag. with heat; Xiang Lian Wan Ren-4, Sp-9, K-2, Ub-65, Lu-9, Ub-54/40, Ll-11, St-36, Sp-1, Sp-3, 9, E-Lingku; (R) Lu-7, Lu-6,
- damp heat; Hua Zhi Ling Tablet - damp heat; Zi Sheng Wan - qi def. St-44, Sp-4, Gb-41, Sp-14, K-14, K-7, Ren-9, Ub-35 Pc-6, St-36, St-38 or ashi
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with food staa.; Mu Xiana Shun Qi Tang - qi & damp stag.
Upper
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Acute: Ching Fei Yi Huo Pien - Lung fire; Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan - Du-14, Lu-10, Sj-5, Lu-11, Gb-20, Du-16, Ll-4, Ll-11, Ub-12, Ub-13 BM: (L) Liv-5, K-9, Sp-6, Dl
respiratory phlegm heat; Niu Huang Qing Huo Wan - toxic heat; Huang Lian Jie Du Ll-4, Ll-11; (R) Lu-10, Lu-9, or
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infection Tang - toxic & damp heat; Xiao Chai Hu Tana - oost acute St-40 Ub-57 (")
Urinary Tract Ba Zheng San- damp heat; Long Dan Xie Gan Tang- Liver fire, damp Acute: Ren-3, Sp-9, Ub-28, Ub-39; Chronic: Liv-3, Ub-28, Ub-23 BM: (L) Sp-2, Sp-3, K-3, K-4 CD
Infection heat; Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan -damp heat; Qing Re Qu Shi Tea - damp Liv-3, Ll-4, Ll-5; (R) Ub-67, s::
(UTI) heat; Ming Mu Shang Ching Pien - damp heat; Huang Lian Su Tablets Gb-44, Pc-7, Lu-7 ~
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-toxic heat, damp heat; Fu Yan Qing Tablets- damp heat; Tao Chih 0
)> Pien - Heart fire; DBD Capsules - severe toxic heat; Ke Yin Wan - damp; a.
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Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; Qi Xina Tea - children
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang- mild blood stag.; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & Du-14, Du-12, Gb-21, Du-4, plus local points on the legs
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Veins blood stag.; Sunho Multi Ginseng Tablets- blood stag.; Bu Zhong Yi Qi
-i Tana - ai def.
c:
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"'0 Diseases damp heat; Chuan Xin Lian Antiphlogistic Tablets - toxic heat; Chuan Xin
Lian - toxic heat; Fu Yan Qina Tablets - toxic & damo heat.
direct moxa to Ub-23 for chronic condition or indirect moxa with
inaer to Ren-3 and Ren-4 for acute condition
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Vertigo Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Wan -wind phlegm; Zhen Gan Xi Feng Wan Liver Yang & Fire: Liv-2, Gb-20, Gb-34, Sp-6, Du-20; Phlegm-damp:
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.,"' Yang Yin Jiang Ya Wan - hypertension, yang rising; Wen Dan Tang Sp-6, Ren-6, Ub-17, Du-20; Kidney essence: K-3, Ren-4, Ub-23,
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:0 -phlegm heat; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang- qi & blood stag.; Tong Qiao Huo
Xue Wan - blood stag.
Gb-39, Du-20
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American Ginseng Essence of Chicken- qi & yin del.; Cordyceps
Essence of Chicken - yin & yang del. Immune: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
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Zhi Tong Tablet- blood del.; Deer Antler and Ginseng qi &iing del.; Yu
Ping Feng San -wei qi del.; Sheng Mai San - qi & yin del.; Cordyceps
Essence of Chicken - qi & yang del.; American Ginseng Essence of %
Chicken - ai & vin del: Panax Ginseng Extractum - ai def. 0
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Control
Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan - excess constitutions; Bojenmi Chinese
Tea; Keep Fit Capsule - qi & blood stag., phlegm; Ping Wei San -
Ren-12, Ren-6, St-25, Ht-7, St-34, Sp-4, Pc-7, Ren-4 BM: (L) Sj-5, Ll-4 Sp-9; (R)
Pc-6, St-36
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Yeast Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan - damp heat; Yu Dai Wan - damp heat, blood Damp-heat: Liv-4, Liv-5, Ren-2, Ren-3, Sp-6, Sp-9, Ub-33; Spleen
Infection del.; Chien Chin Chih TaiWan- damp heat, del.; Bi Xie Fen Zing Wan qi & damp: Ren-2, Ren-3, Ren-12, St-36, Sp-6, Sp-9, Ub-20, Ub-22,
- damp; Ping Wei San - phlegm damp Ub-32, Ub-33; Liver & Kidney yin def.: Ren-3, Ren-4, Liv-5, Liv-8,
K-3 ILu-7/R and K-6/Ll ()
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Zang Fu Descriptton Tongue I Pulse Points Formulas
Lung Invasion By Cough, fever, itchy throat, stuffed nose or runny Thin, white FloaUng, (Lu-7 & Ll-4), Ub-12, Du-16, Gb-20, Ma Huang Tang, Gui Zhi Tang, Jing Fang
Wind-Cold nose with clear watery mucus, sneezing, aversion coat tight Ub-13 Bui Du San, Chuang Xiong Cha Tiao San,
to cold, aversion to wind, headache, body aches Tong Xuan Li Fei Wan, Hua Gai San, Xing
Shu San
Lung Invasion By Cough, fever, aversion to cold, aversion to wind, Red body with Floating Ll-4, Ll-11, Lu-11, Sj-7, Ub-12, Du- Yin Qiao San, Sang Ju Yin, San Ao Tang,
Wind-Heat sore throat, stuffed or runny nose with yellow thin white or and rapid 14, Du-16, Gb-20, Ub-13 Ma Xing Gan Shi Tang
mucus, headache, body aches, slight sweating, yellow coat
thirst swollen tonsils
Lung Invasion By Sudden swelling of the eyes and face, gradually White, slippery Floating, Lu-7, Sp-9, Ll-4, Ll-6, Ll-7, Ren-9, N/A
Wind-Water spreading to the whole body, bright, shiny coat slippery Ub-12, Ub-13
complexion, scanty and pale urination, aversion to
Wind fever, couQh, breathlessness
Lung Qi Deficiency Shortness of breath, feeble cough, watery sputum, Pale or nonnal Empty, Lu-9, Lu-7, Ren-6, Ren-17, St-36, Bu Fei Tang, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, Ping
weak voice, spontaneous sweating, bright white colored especially Ub-43, Ub-13 ChuanWan
complexion, propensity to catching colds, tiredness in the
right front
posftlon
Lung Yin Deficiency Dry unproductive cough with little sputum, blood- Red, peeled, Floating or Lu-9, Lu-10, K-6, Du-12, Ren-4, Sheng Mai San, Li Fei Wan, Sha Shen
tinged sputum, low-grade fever in the afternoon or cracks in the thready and Ren-6, Ren-12, Ren-17, Ub-43, Ub- Mai Dong Tang, Yang Ying Qing Fei Tang,
evening, malar flush, night sweating, 5 palm heat, Lung area, dry rapid
13 (Sedate): Lu-10, Lu-1 Pa Xian Chang Shou Wan, Bai He Gu
insomnia, dry mouth, dry throat, hoarse voice Jin Tang
> Lung Dryness Dry cough, dry skin, dry throat, dry mouth, thirst, Dry Empty, K-3, K-6, Lu-9, Lu-10, Ren-4, Ren- Xie Bai San, Sang Xing Tang, Qing Zao
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c hoarse voice especially 22, Ub-13 Jiu Fei Tang
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c right front
z
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-< Chronic cough, profuse white sputum that is easy
c Lung Obstruction By Thick, sticky Slippery Lu-1, Lu-5, Lu-7, Pc-6, Ren-9, Ren- Er Chen Tang, San Zi Yang Qin Tang, Su
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Damp-Phlegm to expectorate, white, pasty complexion, stuffiness white coat or weak, 12, Ren-17, Ren-22, Ub-20, St-36, Zi Jiang Qi Tang
of the chest, shortness of breath, dislikes lying ffoatingand
fina
St-40, Ub-13
"'C/l down (orthopnia)
""' Lung Obstruction By Cough, breathlessness, vomiting of white, watery,

frothy sputum, chilliness
Pale body,
thick, sticky
Fine and
slippery
Lu-5, Lu-9, Ren-9, Ren-12, Ren-17, N/A
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white coat or weak,
St-36, St-40, Ub-13, Ub-43
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"' Lung Obstruction By Barking cough, flaring of the ala nasi, profuse Red body,
thick, sticky
Slippery,
rapid, full
Lu-1, Lu-5, Lu-7, Lu-10, Ll-11, Ren- Qing Jin Hua Tan Tang, Chuan Be Pi Pa
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(") Phlegm-Heat yellow or green sputum that is foul smelling, 12, Ren-17, St-40, Ub-13 Gao, Qi Guan Van Ke Sou Tan Chaun
"' blood-tinged sputum, shortness of breath, asthma, yellow coat
Wan
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constipation
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Large Intestine Heat Constipation with dry stools, burning sensation in Thick, yellow, Full, rapid Ll-2, Ll-4, Ll-11, Sj-6, St-25, St-37, Ma Zi Ren Wan, Run Chang Wan
the mouth, dry tongue, burning and swelling around dry coat St-44, Ub-25, Sp-6, K-6, Ren-4,
the anus, scanty-dark urine Ren-6, Ren-12
Large Intestine Cold Sudden abdominal pain, diarrhea with pain, feeling Red, little or Deep, wiry St-25, St-37, Ub-25 Da Huang Fu Zi Tang, Ji Chuan Jian, Wen
Invading cold, cold sensation in abdomen no coat Pi Tang
Large Intestine Damp- Abdominal pain, tenesmus, diarrhea, mucus and Red, sticky, Slippery, Ll-11, Sp-6, Sp-9, St-25, St-37, Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang, Shen Chu Cha,
Heat blood in the stools, foul odor of stools, burning yellow coat rapid Ub-25 (Sedate) Ren-3, Li-4, Ub-20, Bao Ji Wan, Bao Tou Weng, Sang Yao
sensation around the anus, scanty-dark urine, Ub-22, Ub-17, Ren-12 Tang, Bai Tou Weng Tang
fever, sweating, thirst without the desire to drink,
sensation of heaviness, stuffiness of the chest and
epigastrium
Large Intestine Dry stools, obstructed constipation, difficult passing Fine, rapid K-6, Ren-4, Sj-6, Sp-6, St-36, St-25, Run Chang Wan, Ba Zhen Wan, Wu
Deficiency Fluid stools, dizziness, bad breath, dry mouth and throat St-37, Ub-25 Ren Wan
Stomach Qi Deficiency Uncomfortable feeling in the epigastrium, no Pale Empty; Ren-12, Ren-6, Sp-6, St-21, St-36, Liu Jun Zi Tang, Huang Qi Jian Zhong
appetite, lack of taste, loose stools, tiredness in the especially Ub-20, Ub-21 Tang, Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
in the right
morning, weak limbs
middle
position
Stomach Yin Deficiency No appetite, empty and uncomfortable feeling Red and Thready. K-3, Ren-12, Sp-3, Sp-6, St-25, St- Mai Men Dong Tang, Yi Wei Tang, Yang
in the stomach, hunger with no desire to eat, peeled in the rapid 36. Ub-21 (Sedate): St-44, St-41 Wei Tang, Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan, Yi
afternoon fever, constipation, dry stools, burning center, or coat
without root Guan Jian + Bai Shao Gan Cao Tang
epigastric pain, dry mouth and throat, thirst with
no desire to drink, feelings of fullness after eating,
constipation
Stomach Blood Stabbing pain in the epigastrium that is worse with Purple with Wiry or Ren-10, Sp-10, St-21, St-34, St-36, Shi Xiao San, Dan Shen Yin, Huo Luo
Stagnation heat or pressure, pain after eating, vomiting of dark purple spots choppy Ub-17, Ub-18 Xiao Ling Dan, Bao He Wan, Yan Hu Suo
blood, blood in the stools Zhi Tong Pian
Stomach Cold Invading Sudden severe pain in the epigastrium, feeling Thick, white Deep, slow, Sp-6, St-21, St-25, St-27, St-34, Liang Fu Wan, Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan, Huo
of cold, preference for warmth, vomiting of clear coat fight St-36, St-37, Ren-6, Ren-13, Ub-20, Xiang Zhang Qi Wan, Kang Nang Wan
fluids, Ub-21 or Ren-8 ginger or moxa,
Ren-12, or thread Sj-5 to Pc-6
Stomach Damp-Heat Stuffiness, fullness and distention oflhe Red, yellow Rapid, Ll-4, Ll-11, Pc-6, Sp-6, Sp-9, St-36, Lian Po Yin
epigastrium and lower abdomen, no appetite, bitter coat slippery St-40, St-43, Ren-12, Ub-20
taste, jaundice, feeling of heaviness, thirst without
desire to drink, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
loose stools with offensive odor, burning sensation
of the anus, scanty and dark-yellow urine, low-
grade fever headache
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Zang Fu Description Tongue I Pulse Points Formulas
Stomach Fire Burning sensation in the epigastrium, pain in the Red, thick Full, deep, St-21, St-34, St-44, St-45 or bleed, Qing Wei San, Bai Hu Tang, Yu Nu Jian,
epigastrium, thirst with desire to drink cold liquids, yellow coat rapid Ren-12, Ren-13, Pc-6 Xie Xie Tang, Huang Lian Su Pian
empty and uncomfortable feeling in the stomach,
polyphagia (constant hunger), swelling and
painful gums, bleeding gums, sour regurgitation,
constipation, nausea, vomitinQ, bad breath
Stomach Food No appetite, fullness and distention of the Thick coat Full, Ren-10, Ren-11, Ren-12, Ren-13, Baa He Wan, Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan, Kan
Retention epigastrium which is relieved by vomiting, nausea, slippery St-21, (Pc-6 & Sp-4) Liv-13, Liv-14, Ning Wan, Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
vomiting, foul breath, sour-regurgitation, belching, Ub-20
insomnia
Stomach Qi Rebels Sudden swelling of the eyes and face, gradually White, slippery Floating, (Pc-6 & Sp-4), Ren-10, Ren-13 N/A
spreading to the whole body, bright, shiny coat slippery
complexion, scanty and pale urination, aversion to
Wind, fever, couah, breathlessness
Stomach Deficiency Discomfort in the epigastrium which is worse after Pale, swollen Deep, weak St-21, St-36, Ren-6, Ren-12, Ub- Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang, Huang Qi Jian
Cold bowel movements and better alter eating or with especially 20, Ub-21 Zhong Tang, Li Zhong Wan, Liang Fu
pressure or massage, no appetite, preference for on the right
Wan, Xiang Sha Liu Jun Tang, Xiao Jian
middle
warm drinks and foods, vomiting of clear fluids, position Zhong Tang, Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan
loose stools, no thirst, cold limbs fatigue
Spleen Qi Deficiency Poor appetite, emaciation, abdominal distention Pale or nonnal Weak, soft, Sp-3, Sp-6, St-36, Ren-12, Ub-21, Jia Wei Si Jun Zi Tang, Liu Jun Zi Tang,
after eating, fatigue, lassitude, sallow complexion, colored, thready Ub-20, Liv-13: BM (L) St-36, St- Xiang Sha Lui Jun Tang, Shen Ling Bai
> weakness of the limbs, loose stools, nausea, swollen sides
(") 37, Pc-6, Sp-10 with (R) Ll-4, Sj-5, Zhu Wan, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
with transverse
c stuffiness of the chest and epigastrium and feelings Sp-9, St-34
cracks
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c of heaviness
(") Spleen Yang Deficiency Poor appetite, abdominal distention that is worse Pale, swollen, Weak, Ren-6, Ren-9, Ren-12, Sp-6, Sp-9, Li Zhong Tang, Shen Ling Bai Zhu San,
-< after eating, dull pain in the abdomen that improves wet deep, slow
,c with warmth or pressure, fatigue, sallow or bright-
St-28, St-36, Ub-22, Ub-20 Fu Zi Zhong Tang, Si Ling San, Wu Pi Yin,
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
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stools, edema, chilliness, cold limbs, diarrhea,
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vomiting, nausea, stuffiness of the chest and
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,"'"' Spleen Cold-Damp No appetite, stuffiness of the chest and Sticky, thick Slippery, Ub-20, Liv-13, Ren-12, (Sedate): Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang, Liu Jun Zi
Invading epigastrium, feeling of cold in the epigastrium that white coat slow Sp-3, Sp-6, Sp-9, St-8 Tang, Ren Shen Jian Pi Wan, Xiang Sha
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is improved by warmth, feeling of heaviness in
the head, sweetish taste in the mouth or absence
Liu Jun Zi Tang, Sheng Ling Bai Zhu Wan,
Wei Ling Tang ~
z
"' of taste, no thirst, loose stools, white vaginal
I discharQe, lassitude and feelin!l of heaviness .,c:

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z
Stuffiness, fullness and distention of the
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Spleen Damp-Heat Sticky, yellow Slippery, Du-9, Gb-34, U-11, Sp-6, Sp-9, Shao Yao Tang, Da Cheng Qi Tang, Bai C)
Invading epigastrium and lower abdomen, no appetite, bitter coat rapid or St-25, St-36, St-44, Ren-12, Ub-20, Tou Weng Tang, Ge Gen Qi Lian Tang,
taste, jaundice, feeling of heaviness, thirst without son
Liv-13 Shen Chu Cha
desire to drink, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
loose stools with offensive odor, burning sensation
of the anus, scanty and dark-yellow urine, low-
Igrade fever, headache
Spleen Not Controlling Purpura, blood spots under the skin, hematuria, Pale Thready, Sp-1, Sp-3, Sp-6, Sp-1 0, St-36, Gui Pi Tang, Huang Tu Tang
Blood blood in the stools, menorrhagia or metrorrhagia, weak Ren-6, Ren-12, Ren-17, Ub-17, Ub-
poor appetite, abdominal distention after eating, 21, Du-20, Sj-4, Ub-20, Liv-13
fatigue, sallow or bright-white complexion,
weakness of the limbs, loose stools, edema,
diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stuffiness of the chest
and epigastrium and feeling of heaviness
Spleen Qi Sinking Bearing down sensations, prolapse of stomach, Pale Empty or Du-1, Du-20, Sp-3, Sp-6, St-21, St- Bu Zhong Vi Qi Tang
uterus, anus or vagina, frequent urination, urgency weak 36, Ren-12, Ub-20, Ren-6
of urination, poor appetite, abdominal distention
after eating, fatigue, sallow or bright-white
complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools,
edema, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stuffiness of
the chest and epigastrium and feeling of heaviness
Heart Qi Deficiency Palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, Pale or normal Thready, Ht-5, Pc-6, Ren-6, Ren-14, Ren-17, Zhi Gan Cao Tang, Yang Xin Tang, Si Jun
spontaneous sweating, pallor, tiredness, color. Possibly weak, or St-36, Ub-15 Zi Tang, Ling Zhi Feng Tang Jiang
listlessness a mid-line missed
crack reaching beat
the tip with
swelling on the
sides
Heart Blood Deficiency Palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor Pale, thin, Choppy or Ht-7, (Pc-6 & Sp-4) Pc-6, Ren-4, Si Wu Tang, Suan Zao Ren Tang, Gui Pi
memory, dizziness, vertigo, anxiety, startles easily, slightly dry thready Ren-14, Ren-15, Sp-6, St-36, Ub- Tang, Dang Yang Xin Tang, Bai Zi Yang
dull-pale complexion, pale lips 15, Ub-17, Ub-20 Xin Wan, Bu Qi Cong Ming Tang
Heart Yang Deficiency Palpitations, cyanosis of the lips, shortness Pale, wet, Deep, weak Ht-5, Pc-6, Ren-6, Ren-17, Du-14, Shen Fu Tang, Gui Zhi Gan Cao Tang,
of breath on exertion, tiredness, listlessness, swollen or knotted St-36, Sp-6, Ub-15 Zhen Wu Tang, Du Shen Tang, Ren Shen
spontaneous sweating, feeling of stuffiness or Lu Rong Wan, Bao Yuan Jian
discomfort in the heart region, feeling of cold,
bright-pale face, cold limbs
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lang Fu Description Tongue I Pulse Points Formulas

Heart Yin Deficiency Palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, Red, little or no Floating, Ht-6, Ht-7, Pc-6, Ren-4, Ren15, Sp- Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, Bu Xin Tang, An
startles easily, poor memory, anxiety, mental coat, tip redder empty and 6, Ren-14, Ub-15, K-6, K-7 Shen Bu Nao Pian, Bai Zi Yang Xin Xan,
restlessness, malar flush, /ow-grade fever, night and swollen, rapid or
Bu NaoWan
deep midline fine-rapid
sweating, dry mouth, dry throat, 5 palm heat crack reaching
the tip
Heart - Fire Phlegm Mental restlessness, palpitations, bitter taste, Red, yellow, Full, rapid, Ht-7, Ht-8, Liv-2, Liv-3, Pc-5, Pc-6, Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang, Huang
insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, startles sticky coat, slippery Pc-7, Pc-8, St-40, Sp-6, Gb-13, Ub- Lian Wen Dan Tang, Shi Wei Wen Dan
easily, incoherent speech, mental confusion, midline crack or rapid,
20, Ren-12, Ren-14, Ren-15, Ub- Tang, Su He Xiang Wan, An Shen Bu Xin
wffhyel/ow overflowing,
rash behavior, uncontrollable laughter or crying, prickles on it. wiry 15, Du-16, Du-20, Du-24 or bleed Wan, Meng Shi Gan Tang
agitation, shouting, muttering to oneself, mental Possibly redder jingwe/1 points
depression and dullness, aphasia or coma on the tip and
swollen with
red points
Heart - Phlegm Misting Mental confusion, incoherent speech, White, thick, Wiry, K-1, Ht-5, Ht-8, Ht-9, Pc-5, Pc-6, Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang, Dao Tan
unconsciousness, lethargic stupor, vomiting, rattling sticky, slippery slippery Liv-3, CLHT. St-40, Du-20, Du-26, Tang, Di Tan Tang, Su He Xiang Wan
sound in the throat, aphasia coat, midline
Ub-20, Ren-12
crack reaching
the tip with
prickles.
Tongue body
swollen
Heart Blood Stasis Palpitations, pain in the heart region, stabbing or Purple or Thready, Ht-6, Ht-7, Pc-4, Pc-6, Sp-6, Sp-10, Xue Fu Zhu Tang, Tao Hong Si Wu Tang,
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n stuffy in the anterior region or behind the sternum purplish spots hesitant Ren-17, Ren-14, Ub-14, Ub-15, Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang, Fu Fang
c: that may radiate to the inner aspect of the left or missed
K-25, Ub-17 Dan Shen Pian, Su He Xiang Wan
beat
"z
c: arm or to the shoulder, stuffiness of the chest,
n discomfort or feeling of oppression or constriction
-i of the chest, cyanosis of the lips and nails, cold
c:
:c hands
'"0 Heart Channel Palpitations, oppression or stuffiness in chest, pain (Pc-6 & Sp-6) Sp-6, Sp-8, Sp-15, Gua Lou Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang
Obstruction can radiate to shoulders or down arms
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Palpitations, thirst, ulcers in mouth and tongue,
Ub-15, Ub-16, Ub-17
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Heart Fire
mental restlessness, insomnia, red face, dark
Red, tip redder
and swollen
Full, rapid,
overflowing
Ht-7, Ht-8, Ht-9, Ren-15, Ren-14,
Sp-6, K-6, Ub-15
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang, Dao Chi San,
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan, Xie Xin Tang
..,'" urine, hematuria, bitter taste with red points,
'"
:c yellow coat,
midline crack
z~
'"nz reaching to
-
the tip
'" Heart Yang Collapse Palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, Pale or bluish Hidden, Ren-4, Ren-6, Ren-8, Du-4, Pc-6, Si Ni Tang, Tong Mai Si Ni Tang, Shen C)
I profuse sweating, cold limbs, cyanosis of the lips,
severe cases of coma
purple, short knotted,
muted
St-36, Du-14, Du-20, Ub-15, Ub-20,
Ub-23
Fu Tang "T1
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Zang Fu Description Tongue I Pulse Points Formulas ~
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Heart and Kidney Palpitations, mental restlessness, insomnia, poor Red, peeled, Floating, K-3, K-9, K-1 0, Sp-6, Ren-4, Ren- Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, Liu We Di Huang
memory, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, soreness of tip redder, empty, 15, Ht-5, Ht-6, Ht-7, Pc-6, Du-24, Wan, Dao Chi San, Jiao Tai Wan
Not Harmonized -Yin
crack in thready, or "11
Deficiency the lower back, nocturnal emissions with dreams,
afternoon fever-tidal fever, night sweating, scanty,
the midline rapid
Gb-13, Ub-15, Ub-23, E-yintang c
reaching
dark urine, dry throat the tip
Heart and Liver Blood Palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, Pale, thin, little Thready, Ht-7, Ren-4, Liv-3, St-36, Sp-6, Ub- Suan Zao Ren Tang, Dang Gui Bu Xue
Deficiency poor memory, dry eyes, twitching eyes, dizziness, coat choppy, 15, Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-20 Dan
forceless
painful ribs and Hanks, numbness of limbs, stiffness
and spasms of tendons, low-grade fever, night
sweats, irregular scanty menses
Heart and Lung Qi Palpitations, white complexion, shortness of breath, Pale Weak Du-4, Ren-9, K-7, Sp-6, Sp-9, St-28, Bao Yuan Dan, Si Jun Zi Tang, Sheng
Deficiency spontaneous sweating, stifling oppression in chest Ub-22, Ub-23 Mai San
and heart, dizziness asthma couQh, pantinQ
Small Intestine Cold Slight lower abdomen pain, feelings of cold and Pale, thin white Deep, slow, Ren-6, Ren-12, St-25, St-36, St-37, Li Zhong Tang
heaviness, desire for warmth and pressure, coat weak St-39, Sp-3, Ub-20, Ub-27
abdominal fullness, borborygmi, frequent urination,
diarrhea
Small Intestine Heat Fullness and distension in lower abdomen, Red, yellow Slippery, Liv-2, Ht-5, Ht-8, Sp-6, (Sedate): Dao Chi San
ulceration and erosion of mouth and tongue, coat rapid Sl-2, Sl-5
irritability, sore throat, dry mouth, desire for drinks,
scanty urination, painful urination or pain in urethra,
pal!>itations, Hushed face
Urinary Bladder Damp- Frequent urination, urgency of urination, difficult White, sticky Slippery, Ren-3, Ren-9, Sp-6, Sp-9, Ub-22, Bei Xie Fen Xing Yin
Cold urination, felling of heaviness in the hypogastrium coat on root slow, Ub-23, Ub-28, St-28
slightly wiry
and urethra, pale and turbid urine
on rear
position
Urinary Bladder Damp- Frequent urination, urgency of urination, burning Red, thick, Rapid, Ren-3, Sp-6, Sp-9, K-7, Liv-2, Ub- Ba Zhen Tang, Long Dan Xie Gan
of urination, difficult urination, dark-yellow and/or sticky, yellow slippery, 22, Ub-23, Ub-28, Ub-63, Ub-66 Tang, Dao Chi San, Si Wei San-Stones,
Heat
turbid urination, hematuria, sand in urine, stones, coat slightly wiry
Bleeding
on left rear
fever, thirst, lumbago-low back pain position
Urinary Bladder Turbid Frequent urination that contains cloudy or murky Red, yellow Slippery, N/A N/A
Damp-Heat substances, urgency of urination, burning of greasy coat soggy,
rapid
urination, difficult urination, dark-yellow and/or
turbid urination, hematuria, sand in urine, stones,
fever, thirst, lumbaQo-low back pain
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Kidney Qi Deficiency Soreness of lower back, weakness of lower back, Pale Deep, K-3, Du-4, Ren-3, Ren-4, Ren-6, Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, Su Quan Wan,
weakness of knees, clear urination, frequent weak, Sp-6, Ub-23, Ub-52 Sang Piao Xiao San
urination, weak-stream urination, incontinence of thready
urine, dribbling after urination, enuresis, nocturia,

nocturnal emissions without dreams, premature
ejaculation, spermatorrhea, prolapse uterus,
leukorrhea-chronic vaginal discharge
Kidney Yang Deficiency Aversion to cold, soreness of lower back, weak Pale, swollen, Deep, weak Du-4, Du-20, K-3, K-7, Ren-4, Ren- You Gui Wan, Jin Gui Shen Qi Tang, Du
knees, impotence, premature ejaculation, lassitude, wet 6, Ren-8, Sp-6, Ub-23, Ub-52 Huo Ji Shan Tang, Si Shen Wan, Shen
profuse clear urination, scanty clear urination, Fu Tang, Zhen Wu Tang, Shen Jie San,
edema of the legs, infertility, poor appetite, Ge Ji Da Bu Wan, Yao Tong Pian, Du
loose stools, diarrhea, bright-white complexion, Zhong Hu Gu Wan
dizziness, tinnitus
Kidney Yin Deficiency Dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, insomnia, poor memory, Red, no coat, Floating, K-1, K-3, K-6, K-9, K-10, Ren-1, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zuo Gui Wan,
deafness, night sweating, afternoon fever, dry cracks empty or Ren-4, Sp-6, Ub-23 nan Wang Bu Xin Dan, Er Zhi Wan, Bai
mouth at night, 5 palm heat, malar flush, thirst, thready and
He Gu Jin Tang, Ba Xian Chang Shou
rapid
sore back, sore knees, nocturnal emissions, Wan, Gui Zhi Can Cao Long Gu Mu Li
constipation, dark-scanty urine Tang, Mai Wei Di Huang Wan
Kidney Yin Deficiency Malar flush, mental restlessness, night sweating, Red, peeled, Floating, K-1, K-2, K-3, K-6, K-9, K-10, Ren-4, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Fire low-grade fever, afternoon fever, insomnia, scanty- cracked, empty, rapid Sp-6, Ub-23, Ht-5, Ht-7, Pc-7, Ub-
dark urine, hematuria, dry throat, soreness of the red tip
15, Lu-7, Lu-10
> lower back, nocturnal emissions with dreams,
C1
.,c:c: excessive sexual desire, drv stools constipation
Kidney Essence Soreness of lower back, weakness of lower back, Red, peeled Floating, K-3, K-6, K-7, K-10, Du-4, Ren-4, Zuo Gui Wan, You Gui Wan, Er Long Zuo
z empty
C1 Deficiency weakness of knees, head hair loss, graying or Gb-39, Ub-11, Ub-14, Ub-15, Ub-18, Ci Wan, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, HeChe
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c: whitening of hair, weak sexual function, atrophy, Ub-23, Du-20 DaZaoWan
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poor memory, senility, brittle bones, loose teeth,
dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss
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en Kidney Failing to Shortness of breath, difficult inhalation, cough, Pale Deep, K-3, K-6, K-7, K-25, Lu-7, Lu-9, Bu Fei Tang, Ren Shen Ge Jie San, Ren
"'"' ReceiveQi asthma, spontaneous sweating, cold limbs,

swelling of the face, soreness of lower back
weak, tight Du-4, Ren-4, Ren-6, Ren-17, St-36,
Ub-13, Ub-23, Ub-43, Du-12
Shen Hu Tao Tang
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"T1
Kidney and Liver Yin Sallow complexion, dull headache, insomnia, Red, peeled, Thready, K-1, K-3, K-6, Liv-3, Liv-8, Ren-4, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Yi Guan Jian, Da
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Deficiency dream-disturbed sleep, numbness of limbs, malar cracked rapid, Sp-6, Ub-10, Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-20, Bu Yin Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
floating,
flush, dizziness, dry eyes, blurred vision, anger, Ub-23, Du-20
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empty or
soreness of the lower back, soreness of the knees,
"' dry throat, tinnitus, night sweating, 5 palm heat, dry
choppy
I stools, nocturnal emissions, scanty menstruation,

amenorrhea, infertili!Y
•
z
Kidney and Lung Qi Asthma, shortness of breath more on exhalation Pale Weak, deep K-7, Du-4, Ht-7, Lu-9, Ren-9, Ren- Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, Hei Xi Dan, Ren C)
Deficiency than inhalation, low voice, cold limbs, blue 17, Ub-13, Ub-15, Ub-23 Shen Ge Jie San, Sheng Mai San + Ji
complexion, spontaneous sweating, incontinence
"11
Sheng Shen Qi Wang
of urine due to cough
c:
Kidney and Lung Yin Dry cough that is worse in the evening, Red, peeled Floating, K-3, K-6, Ren-4, Lu-7, Lu-9, Sp-6, Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan, Bai He Gu Jin
blood-tinged sputum, dry mouth, thin body, with transverse empty, Ub-43, Ub-23, Ub-13, Lu-1 Tang, Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang + Da Bu
Deficiency
cracks in the thready and
breathlessness on exertion, soreness of the lower Yin Wan
lung area rapid
back, weak limbs, afternoon fever, night sweating,
nocturnal emissions, 5 oalm heat
Kidney and Spleen Yang Weakness, shortness of breath, abdominal Pale, swollen Deep, K-3, K-7, Du-4, Ren-6, St-25, St-36, Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan, Si Shen Wan, Zhen
distention, poor appetite, aversion to cold, cold weak, slow St-37, Ub-20, Ub-21, Ub-23, Ub-25 Wu Tang, Shi Pi Yin
Deficiency
limbs, profuse clear urination or scanty urination,
loose stools, diarrhea, day break diarrhea, edema
of the abdomen and legs, facial swelling, chronic
diarrhea borborvamus
Kidney Yang Deficiency Aversion to cold, edema of whole body particularly Pale, swollen, Deep, K-7, Du-4, Du-14, St-28, Ren-9, Sp- Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan + Zhen We Tang,
below the waist, soreness of lower back, pitting white coat weak, slow 6, Sp-9, Ub-15,Ub-20, Ub-22, Ub-23 Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Water Flooding
edema, abdominal distention with full sensations,
cold limbs, congested gray or pale face, feeling
nervous and cold with mental weariness, possible
ascites
Gallbladder Heat Dizziness, blurred or impaired vision, possible Greasy, yellow Slippery, Pc-5, Pc-6, Ht-7, Gb-34, St-40, Ub- Wen Dan Tang
Deficiency phlegm coat rapid 15, Ub-19, Ren-14
Liver Ql Stagnation Distention of the hypochondrium and distention of Nanna/ Wiry on the Liv-3, Liv-13, Liv-14. (Gb-34 & Sj-6), Xiao Yao San, Yu Ju Wan, Chai Hu Shu
the chest, hypochondriac pain, sighing, hiccups, left side Gb-40, Gb-41, Pc-6, Sp-6, Ub-18 Gan Tang, Ban Xia Huo Po Tang- w/
depression, irritability, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, Plumpit Qi, Tong Xie Yao Feng, Si Ni San,
epigastric pain, poor appetite, plum pit sensation in Shu Gan San, Si Qi Tang, Dan Zhi Xiao
the throat, belching, sour regurgitation, abdominal Yao San-w/Heat
distention, irregular periods, painful periods,
distention of the breasts PMS
Liver Blood Stagnation Vomiting blood, epistaxis, painful periods, irregular Purple Wiry Liv-3, Liv-13, Liv-14, Gb-34, Sp-6, Xue Fu Zhu Tang, Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
periods, dark clotted menstrual blood, abdominal especially Sp-10, Ren-6, Ub-17, Ub-18
on the sides,
pain, abdominal masses
purplish spots
Liver and Gallbladder Thick, yellow, Wiry. rapid, Liv-2, Liv-3, Liv-14, Ll-11, Gb-34, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, Dai Chai Hu
Damp-Heat sticky coat slippery Gb-24, Du-9, Pc-6, Sp-3, Sp-6, Tang, Yin Chen Hao Tang
Sp-9, Ren-12, Ub-18, Ub-19, E-
dannangxue
Liver Blood Deficiency Pale body Choppy or Liv-3, Liv-8, Ren-4, Pc-6, Sp-6, St- Si Wu Tang, Qi Ju Di Huang Wan, Hei
especially on thready 36, Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-20, Ub-23 Xiao Yao San, Ba Zhen Tang, Bu Gan
the sides, dry
Tang, Zou Gui Wan
Liver Yin Deficiency Red, little Wiry, rapid, K-3, K-6, Liv-3, Ub-18, Ub-23 Yi Guan Jian, Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
thready
Liver Blood Deficiency Pale body, Fine and Liv-3, Liv-8, Ll-4, K-3, Sp-6, St-36, N/A
Transform to Wind deviated, little wiry, Du-14, Du-16, Du-20, Du-26, Gb-20,
coat choppy
Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-20
Liver Channel Cold Pale, wet, Wiry, deep, Liv-1, Liv-5, Liv-6, Ren-3, Ren-4, Nuan Gan Jian, Wu Zhu Yu Tang, Tian Tai
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Stagnation white coat slow Sp-6, Ub-25, Ub-26, Ub-32 Wu Yao San
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c
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c Liver Fire Red especially Full, wiry. Liv-2, Liv-3, Gb-1, Gb-13, Gb-20, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, Geng Yi Wan,
z on the sides, rapid Du-20, E-taiyang Dang Gui Long Hui Wan-Most Severe
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yellow dry coat
-1
c Heat, Zuo Jin Wan WI St Cramping Pain
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0
rn
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Liver Fire Insulting the Red, especially Wiry and Liv-2, Liv-14, Ren-17, Ren-22, Pc-6, N/A
"rn Lungs on the sides, slippery Lu-7, Ll-11, Ub-13, Ub-18
..,"' swollen in
the front part,
rn
"' yellow coat
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rn
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rn
Liver Invading Spleen Irritability, I and Red on the Weak on Liv-3, Liv-13, Sp-6, Ren..S, Ren-12, Xiao Yao San, Tong Xie Yao Fang
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dry and bitty stools, flatulence, fatigue
sides or pale the right
and wiry on
the left
St-25, St-36, St-37
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Liver Invading Stomach Distention and pain in the costal, hypochondriac,
and epigastric regions, belching, acid regurgitation,
empty and uncomfortable feeling in the stomach,
Thin coat Wity Liv-3, Liv-13, Liv-14, Gb-34, Pc-6,
Sp-6, Ren-6, Ren-1 0, Ren-12, Ren-
13, St-36, Ub-21
Zuo Jin Wan
.,c:
(j)
depression or irritability
Liver Yang Rising Headache, dizziness, vertigo, red face, red eyes, Red, especially Wiry, K-3, Liv-2, Liv-3, Liv-8, Gb-6, Gb-8, nan Ma Gou Teng Yin, Qi Ju Di Huang
tinnitus, deafness, dry mouth, dry throat, insomnia, on the sides thready and Gb-9, Gb-20, Gb-34, Gb-38, Gb-43, Wan, Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang, Ling Jiao
dream-disturbed sleep, palpitations, poor memory, rapid
Sp-6, Sj-5, Ub-2, Ub-18, Ub-23, Gou Teng Tang, nan Ma Shou Wu Pian
soreness and weakness of the low back and (Sedate): Du-20
knees, irritabilitv, anaer
Liver Wind Due to High fever, convulsions, neck rigidity, upward Deep-red, stiff, Wiry, rapid, Liv-2, Liv-3, Ll-11, Sl-3, Gb-20, Gb- Da Ding Feng Zhu, Ling Jiao Gou Teng
Extreme Heat staring of the eyes, tremors, opisthotonus, lock jaw, thick yellow full 43, Du-14, Du-16, Du-20, Du-26 or Tang, E Jiao Ji Zi Huang, Ling Yang Jiao
coma in severe cases coat
can bleed Liv-1 or Ll-1 Tang
Liver Wind Due to Liver Numbness of limbs, tics, shaking of the head, Pale, deviated Choppy Ren-4, K-3, Ll-4, Liv-3, Liv-8, Du-14, Si Wu Tang, Da Ding Feng Zhu, Ling Yang
Blood Deficiency tremors Du-16, Du-20, Du-26, St-36, Sp-6, Jiao Tang
Ub-17, Ub-18, Ub-20, Ub-23
Liver Wind Due to Liver Unconsciousness, convulsions, deviation of the Red, little or Floating K-3, K-1, Liv-2, Liv-3, Liv-8, Du-16, nan Ma Gou Teng Yin, Zhen Gan Xi Feng
Yang Rising eyes and mouth, hemiplegia, numbness and peeled coat, and empty Du-20, Du-26, Gb-20, Pc-8, Sp-8, Tang, Da Ding Feng Zhu, Ling Yang Jiao
tremors of the limbs, aphasia, dysphasia, dizziness, deviated or wiry, fine
Ub-18 Tang
and rapid
vertigo, headache, stiffness of the tongue depending
on the
degree of
excess of
deficiency
Liver Wind Due to Liver Same as Liver Yin, but worse Red, narrow, Thin (All Liv Yin Pts): Liv-3, Liv-8, Ren-4, San Jia Fu Mai Tang
Yin Deficiency dry, geographic Pc-6, Sp-6, St-36, Ub-17, Ub-18,
Ub-20, K-3, K-1 0, Ub-23, Ren-3
Liver Yang Transform Headache, dizziness, vertigo, numbness and Red Wiry, K-1, K-3, Liv-2, Liv-3, Pc-6, Pc-8, nan Ma Gou Teng Yin, Zhen Gan Xi Feng
to Wind tremors of the limbs, red face, red eyes, tinnitus, thready Gb-20, Du-20, Du-26, Ub-18 Tang, Da Ding Feng Zhu, Ling Yang Jiao
deafness, dry mouth, dry throat, insomnia, dream- Tang
disturbed sleep, palpitations, poor memory,
irritabilitv, anaer
Liver-Gallbladder Damp Fever, scanty dark urine, fullness, distention and Red body. Slippery, Liv-3, Liv-14, Gb-34, Gb-24, Ll-11, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, Dai Chai Hu
Heat pain of the chest and hypochondrium, jaundice, sticky yellow wiry, rapid Pc-6, Sp-9, Ren-12, Ub-18, Ub-19, Tang
bitter taste, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, coat
Ub-20
abdominal distention, vaginal discharge, red painful
swell ina of the scrotum vaainal itch ina
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Food for Diagnosis FOOD AS MEDICINE
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Abdominal pain
Tofu
Buckwheat, fennel seed, ginger, fresh

green onion ~ white part only, hawthorn
fruit, rosin, mutton or goat meat, sorghum,
Cancer
Canker, mouth
_,.,. brown suoar, wild cabbaae
black-·
-chilli
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CllnopeiNII, lydlee. red Cardkwascular
diseases
Cervlosl-
Chinese chive
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Acute Tea
gastroenteritis Chicken pox Poteto
Aging Commonbullonrnuo11room,royaljelly,
~.-Pork
Alcoholism Freshwater clam
Cintlosis Azukibasn
Alc:ollollellll- Yam been
COlon-
Aftltudeslckness Fenugreek seed
Common oold COriander (Chinese parsley), duck egg,
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Angina pectoris
Com silk, Iongan
Bee venom, hawthorn fruit

honeysuclde stem leaf, pine leaf, green
onion -white rt
AppendiCills Purslane
Arrhythmia Chicken egg yolk
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Eggplllnl,radlah-
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Artermcterosls
Asthma
~blllnchlal
Tea, tofu, eggplant, wheat bran, yam
Bee venom, loquat root, red vine epinach,

I=....~- disc or I8COplacte,
Bamboo liquid oil, black sesame seed,
I~~=~=· cuttlebone, squash,
Castor bean. pork testae. b8a venom
Concussion
Consti..,-
Blooding
Bleeding IIIIer
chldblrth
I Black fungus, day lily, white fungus, lotus
rhizome, radish, shepherd's purse, water
Minach
Loll!o-
Bleeding gums White sugar
Food cure for oonstipation with dry stools:
Blocked urtnallon Prickly esh Boil100g spinach in water until soft.
Drain. Pour 1 teaspoon sesame oil over
Blood in stools Black sesame seed, kumquat cake, the s inach. Eat at mealtime.
lychee, Iongan, mung bean sprouts,
chestnut, eggplant, kohlrabi, leaf or brown
Coma
mustard
Coronary heart Tofu, black fungus, chrysanthemum,
Bloodlnt.rlne Celary,lolluos- gowd disease hawthorn fruit
I
Food cure for blood in urine with
diminished urination: Cut up 50g celery
Into small pieoss. Plaos oslory, 25g broad
beans, and 100g rice in a saucepan and
cover with water to about an inch above.
Boll unUI soft. Eat at mealtime.
~~~--·.
BlUrTed vision ~~chicken, pork), matrimony Food cure for coronary heart disease
with hypertension: Place 50g cornstarch,
Breast cancer Crab, squash calyx
-lump
Bronchitis
=.,-cai!'""
I on1on Cfiblllua root!,
Chicken, jellyfish, pork gallbladder,
; =:;:-----H6o..,~Og!;;!ri:S~WI~:t!l;hn'-!.te,-1_,0g_to_of_a:'_ut_ina_~_~_~_os_a_:. ._n_.
Cough
Boll to make soup. Eat at mealtime,
once ada.
Batlll poppar, citron, crown daisy, goaeo
_· •.•
tenaerino P<iol. water chestnut moat, mandertnorange, olive, peanut,

Bronchitis, chronic Fungus, white !ungue, yam
Cough, chronic
F - cure for bronchitis: Rlnso100g
dried jellyfish. Plaos jellyfish and 100g Cough (dry cough) Apple, autumn bottle gowd, .........
fresh chestnuts in a saucepan and cover !ungue, white fungus, honey. peanut,
wfth water to about an inch above. Boll pine-nut-· port<, send pear,-
until soft. Eat at mealtime, once a day, cane
until tho svmptoms dlsaoooar.
I:;::a',.rt":~"':!been
Cough duo to weak Plum (prunes)
Bum Iun s
Cough with chltts Loaf or blllwn muatard

FOOD AS MEDICINE Food for Diagnosis
Cough with Apricot, bamboo shoot, chicken egg, Earache(Otitis Pori< gallbladder
copious phlegm ginkgo (oooked), grapefruit, towel gourd, me~i·
water chestnut Eczema Broad bean shell, chicken egg yolk, clam
Coughing uP blood Duck, loquat, pen;lmmon
I;!:~~~~~~=. :~~e:~~gb~;n
Cystitis Magnolia vine fruit - Chinese, red vine Edema Anlca nuts, autumn b¢118 gounl, beef,
spinach bolllegouRI,caq>(-nandgold),
Decn!8Sed vision Matrimony vine leaf chicken, com (Indian com, maize), day
lily, duok.QiliPes, kldnoy bean, kohlrabi,
Dehydration Coconut meat I=ny, radiah leal. shepherd's purse,
um root Wintermelon
Depression Red date, wheat Food cure for edema: Cut 50g
wintennelon into cubes. Place melon and
Dermatitis Chicken egg, pork gallbladder, rice bran 50g kidney beans in a saucepan. Cover
with water to about an inch above. Boil
~!uS:fflower, tea, walnut. walnut twig
Dtebetes
no branches
Botll&gouRI. black fungus, com (oweet
or lndlan1 eggplant, h)'acinlh bean, kiwi
::.:nng
Encephalitis
until soft. Eat at mealtime.
Carp
Banana rhizome, buffalo's hom, pine leaf

1rui1, mulberry, palm seed, pear, pork
pancreas, radleh. sand pear, sheep or
goofs pancrees. spinach, squash, sweet
potato vine teeves, tangerine, orange,
.:::'$f>lnach, wheat bran, wlntennalon,
Enteritis
Epilepsy
=·
Chicken egg, Chinese toon leaf, data tree
I bladder,
ginkgo (cooked). kumquat, pork
nurslane, lee
Castor bean root, green turtle, olive
Food cure for diabetes: Cut 150g squash
and 100g yam into small pieces. Place in Fatigue Beef, goose meat, honey
a saucepan and cover with water to about
an inch above. Eat the souo at mealtime. Fatigue, chronic Matrimony vine fruit, mutton
Diarrhea Black pepper, tm>wn sugar, buckwheat
sprout, chestnut, chicken, garlic. Food poisoning Ginger -fresh
grapefrutt leaf, hyacinlh bean, onion,
Jl'!pey&, punllane, rabbtt liver, red Forgetfulness Longan
bayberries, tangerine, orange,
watennefon. vain Fracture Chicken egg shell inner membrane, mung
Food cure for diarrhea: Place 30g beanoowder
hyacinth beans and 1OOg rice in a Cherry, cherry juice, chili rhizome, rosin,
Frostbite
saucepan. Cover with water to about an
tangerine, orange peel
inch above. Eat at mealtime.
Fungus infections Bee secretion
Diarrhea, chronic Appl$, carrot. fig, gorgan fruit, guava,
lychee,lotus lhizoma, plum (pru-),
Gallstone Radish
pomegranata (sweet fruft), swon1 been,
wheat
Food cure for chronic diarrhea: Peel 2 Gastroduodenal Barley, green peel of unripe walnut,
apples. Remove the seeds. Cut up and ulcer honey, potato." rovat jeUy
place in a saucepan. Cover with water Gastric ulcer Wild cabbage
to about an inch above. Boil until soft.
Drink the liquid like tea. Gastritis Papaya, rioe (poHshed)
DiaiThea, with Pinespple
indigestion Genital itch Apricot seed (bitter), chicken egg yolk
Diarrhea in infant Tea
Glaucoma Areca nuts
Digestive tract Blaok fungus
disorders Goiter Kelp, laver
Diminished Amaranth, asparagus, barley, bottle
urination gourd, cantaloupe, carp, celery, Chinese Food cure lor goiter: Piace 50g kelp and
cabbage, crown daisy, cucumber, grapes, 50g laver in a saucepan. Cover with
green onion- white part, hami melon, water to about an inch above. Boil until
-
kidney bean, lettuce, mandarin orange, soft. Eat at mealtime.
mango, mulberry, red vine spinach, star Headache Buckwheat, carp, radish
fruit, string bean, wintennelon
Diphtheria Pork gallbladder, walnut Headache with the Green onion ·white part
common cold
Dizziness Com silk Heart disease Ginkgo leaf, hawthorn fruit, loquat seed,
pineapple, tea plant root
Dogbfte Apricot sand (bitter) Hemophilia Lotus rhizome, peanut
Dry eyes Liver (pork) Hemorrhoid Black fungus, clam - freshwater, chicken
egg, eggplant, fig, leaf or brown mustard,
Dry throat Apricot pork, pork gallbladder, spinach, walnut
leaf, water soinach, fig leaf
Dysentery Amaranth, bitter gourd (balsam pear), Hepatitis Button mushroom, cotton root, garlic,
cantaloupe, chicken gallbladder, Chinese glutinous rice stalk, honeysuckle stem
loon leaf, chrysanthemum, cucumber vine leaf, Iosch, loquat root, magnolia vine
(stem), date tree bark, fig, garlic, ginger fruit - Chinese, malt, muskmelon calyx
-fresh, grape, guava, hawthorn fruit, receptacle, pork gallbladder, red and
honeysuckle, hyacinth bean flower, lotus blaok date rioe straw, roval 'etlv, tea
root, magnolia vine fruit- Chinese, olive, Hernia Green onion- white parUouter skin, pork
papaya, plum (prunes), pomegranate
(sweet fruit and peel), purslane, radish Herpes Purslane, water spinach
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leaf, red vine spinach, scallion bulb,
smoked prunes, tea, tomato, towel gourd,
walnut leaf
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Food for Diagnosis FOOD AS MEDICINE
Hiccups Brown sugar, Chinese chive seeds, duck Intestinal Brown sugar, ginger- fresh, green onion~
egg, ginger - fresh, persimmon calyx obstruction white pa7,(~ean~~ oil, prickly ash, radish,
receptacle, rice (polished), sword bean r~seed canota oil, sovbean oil, tea oil
and seed lnlastinal parasites /lsecanuts
Food con for h!Gcups: Grind 10 dried
lychee nuts(- removed) Into a line Intoxication Apple, grapefruit, ling, mandarin orange,
powder. Mix lhe powder In 1 cup (250mL) I peanut, sand oear, tea, tea melon
-Witt\ 2tablespoons of brown sugar. Itch Mung bean powder
· itasatea.
Jaundice Autumn bottle gourd, brown sugar, citron
leaf, com male flower, crab, eggplant,
Celery, com (Indian corn, maize), hawthorn fruit. 'ackfruit, kiwi fruit
<lll<;umber, garlic, kiwifruit, <>Ilion, shiitake Fcod cure for jaundlo&: Cut SOg ~
mushroom, ~seed tof\1 into cubes. Place eggplant, 1QOg lice and
Hookworm Purslane 5 pieces ginger Into saucepan. Cover
with - t o about an inch IIboV&. Boll
HotsensationS Pear until soli. Eat at mealtime.
Kidney disease Hami melon, watermelon
Hyperglycemia Black sesame seed, water spinach
Laryngitis Watermelon
Hypersensitiw Tea
tea\h Lead poisoning Mung bean, water chestnut
Hypertension Apple, betel pepper, black sesame
seed, broad bean flower, carrot, celery, Leukemia Halrtall
chrysanthemum, com (Indian com,
maize), cucumber vine (stem), eggplant, Loss of voice Fig, longevity fruit, loquat, mango, radish
garlic, hawthorn fruit, jellyfish, matrimony
vine root bark, onion, peanut, peanut Malaria /lseca nuts. blsck pepper, chicken egg
plant, peony root bark, persimmon,
persimmon calyx receptacle, royal jelly,
Malnubition Squash
sand pear, seaweed, spinach, sunflower
sic or receptacle, sunflower leaf, tofu,
tomato, watermelon Mastitis Chicken egg yolk, eggplant, grapevine
leaf, green onion· whKe part, honeycomb
Focd cure for hypertension with high
cholesterol: Crush 250g fresh celery to
• wax celts, kumquat seed, pomegranate
peel, sunflower disc or receptacle,
make · • Drink in 1 da
Food cure for hypertension with heart ,ia.menne oranoe oeel -
Mastitis, acute AnUer (deer horn)
disease: Immerse 50g hawthorn fruit in
water for 15 minutes. Remove the fruit
from the water and squeeze to obtain Mea!lles Shepherd's purse, towel gourd
juice. Boil the juice over low heat to
increase its concentration. Mix it with Measles, early Cherry
50g rice to make soup. Drink the soup stage
at mealtime. Measles, delayed Bamboo shoot. cortander - Chinese
Hyperthyroidism Persimmon erujl_tlon L!?!_r$ey, shiitake mushroom, sugar cene
Meningitis Garlic
Food cure for hyperthyroidism: Crush
1kg unripe persimmons. Fry until soft. Menorrhagia Sorghum root
Add 3 teaspoons honey and continue to
fry until very sticky. Take 1 teaspoon 3 Menstrual cramps Hawthorn fruit, lychee seed
times ada.
Hypothyroidism Kelp, laver Menstruation, Brown sugar, ginger· fresh, safflower
irregular
Hysteria Wheat Migraine Muskmelon calyx receptacle, radish
lmpolance Chinese chive, lobster, mutton, walnut Miscarriage Azuki bean sprout
Indigestion Apricot seed (bitter), chicken egg yolk, Motion sickness Mango
coriander - Chinese parsley, corncob,
grapefruit, hawthorn fruit, lemon, papaya, Mumps Black pepper, mung bean, potato
pomegranate leaf, prickly ash, sorghum,
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tea, water chestnut NeiVousness Longan, wheat
Indigestion in Coconut meat
children
Neurosis Red dele
Induced labor Asparagus (lucid asparagus), sweet
otato vtne leaves
Night blindness Alfalfa root, carrot, liver (beef, chicken,
Infertility Ginger -fresh pork), matrimony vine leaf, s inach
Night sweats Duck, grapes, oyster shell, peach, rock
Inflammatory Chili pepper (cayenne pepper) sugar
disease
Food cure for night sweats: Peel and
Influenza Gertie cut up 10g yam. Place yam, 50g rock
sugar and 50g rice in a saucepan. Cover
Injury with water to about an inch above. Eat
at mealtime.
Leclation problems Nipple, sore aove
Insomnia Nosebleed Chestnut, Chinese chive, green onion

leaf, radish, soinach, vineciar
Numbness Black fungus
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Numbness of four Cherry Skin inflammation Green onion ~ white part

limbs
Obsi!IIY
~""' ~~~-::'~·longevity
Sore. .
••• • Food cure lor obesity: Boll250g Stomach cancer Chinasa chive, shlltaka muShroom,
wlntermelon in 3 cups (750ml) water until sunflower stem and pfth, walnut twig
soft. Eat the soup as a dallY tonic. . (young branches), wild cabb-
~ SIOn'lai:lillch
r=r-.!.~~~::"'
Ost8aporosis
Pain in the ann
Palrt In the leg
Pain In penis
Pain In the leslaa

Carp (gold carp)
Chlllpepper(cayenne _ ,
SUnfi<Merroot
l<llmql4a!IMif .
-
Stomachache with
chills
Swallowing
dlftlcultv
Ga~lc. ginger- flash, grepefruft, lychae
Bllllltgolml c--). hyacinth

Chlnasa chive
Gallic
bean
=:-
8WOIII!INICIOtUIII
Pain In the tongue Baa venom Swollen testas Kelp

p..,_ ~Iongan Tatanu&
wiUie pert.mulleny
Food cure lor palpitations: Placa 50g Thirst Apple, apricot, bitter gourd (balsam pear),
Iongan nuts, 10g lolus fruft and saad, and kiwi fruit, laroon, loquat, manda~n orange,
50g rice in a saucepan. Cover with water olive, pear, pineapple, plum (prunes),
to about an inch above. Boil the thrae pomegranate (swaat frun), red bayberries,
lnoredlents until soft. Eat at maattime. sand DOOr, star frun tomato
Pan!SaweHi!lJI . Gl1len onion.- Thrueh s.aamaa~~
- --
Peptic ulcer
Perspiration
Pink oya
Banana, wikl cabbage
Radish
ChlcloM~~~&. - · Shephenfs purse Tumono

Thyroid cyst
Toothecha
Tuberculosis
Saowaad
.=::::as!>. star fruit, wax oolls of

Chicken agg yolk, garlic. ginkgo (flash
or cooked), honeysuckle, rebbft, radish,
saawaad, Shean Or aoafs oallbladder
~(lucid asparagus),-
Pneumonia Ga~lc, honeysuckle (d~ad), jackfruft ;:,or~ kldnay bean, sword
Food cure ~)lnoumOnla: f'l!opare an Tympanic Glnger-d~

~of 30gdriecltl0naysuckla and 8g mambrana
,_mmnn81Drnalolliea. Drink the taa oarforetion
at maattima. ~ ChlcloM agg ohelllnnar marnbrana, clam
Poor appetite Black - · cantaloupe, honey, kiwi
shell,.-;...-. ginger-flash,
fruit, onton, shiitake mushroom, tangerine, ~bean,-·:,ol, polalo,
oranoa. tomato
Poormornary Tofu U~naJYinfection Watermelon
Urinattondiftlc:QIIy
Postnatal anemia Liver, chicken
---:=~~ic,
Poatnatat apasm -fUngus Urination, frequent Gorgan fruit, lotus (frun, saad, root),
mutton
Pregnancy, Chlnasa chive llaglnatbledlg Alpareguo(lucld_..,...~
cuttlaftsh
blooding during :'~unoncake,sunfi<Merdlsc
Premature Lotus (fruit. sead, root)
elaclllatton Vaginal blooding Chicken
Psoriasis Chicken agg, smoked prunas, walnut and dlscharoe
u-,chickan
Pulmonary. Ginkgo (cool!ad), mutton
:'.::!::,
-..:utos!S· Vaginal discharge Cuttiaftlh, ginkgo (cooked)
Rheumatoid Bee venom, chili pepper (cayenne
I--
ar1h~s DODD8r), roYal iatlV Vagi. Chlnasa1oon-
Rhlnllla Aloe ....... g&l1ic, rnagnotlaftower bud,
peony r o o t - . - oft,- Vertigo Catary, day lily, liver- bsal, mulberry,
-.saad shaoliOrd·i ouraa
Ringing in the ears Day lily Vomiting Ginger- flash. loquat, lotus sprout,
&u-.garlic.
:,n:-.,:~.=,'':.'!anae
Food cure lor vomiting: Cut up !rash
Scrotum swelling Lycheasaad
ginger into five placas. Bollin water.
Drink like tea.
Seminal emlaalon Duck, -fruit, slq bean, yam ·Wart V8llow soybean 8pRIUI
Whooping cough Aloe vera, asparagus, chestnut, chicken

Sinusitis Paenut
egg yolk, purslane, calory, chicken agg,
Skin- Castor-.
chicken gallbladdar, cow's gallbladder,
ga~lc, longevity fruit, pork gaUbladdar,
swaat orai.ao DOOI, tofu
Source: Henry Lu, Traditional Chinese Medicine, How to Maintain Your Health and Tteat INness, Basic Health Publications, 2005
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Food Properties I FOOD AS MEDICINE
Categones Cold Cool Neutral Warm Hot

Vegetables Chinese Alfalfa sprout, Chard, lettuce, Bell pepper, Garlic,
cabbage. mung asparagus, bamboo shitake Chinese chive, scallion
bean sprout, shoot, beet, mushroom, sweet ganodenma
seaweed, snow bokchoy, broccoli, potato, taro root, mushroom,
pea, water burdock root, button yam green bean,
'~ chestnut mushroom, cabbage, kale, leek,
carrot, celery, com, mustard green,
cucumber, daikon onion, parsley,
radish, dandelion parsnip
greens, eggplant,
endive lettuce, lotus
root, potato, pumpkin,
romaine lettuce, soy
bean sprout, spinach,
summer squash,
turnip, wintenmelon,
watercress winter
squash, zucchini
Fruits Banana, Apple, apricot, Chinese date, Cherry,
cantaloupe, avocado, fig, lemon, loquat, mango, Chinese prune,
grapefruit, orange, peach, olive, papaya, coconut, dried
mulberry, pear, kiwi, persimmon, pineapple, plum, papaya, grape,
pear-apple, strawberry, tomato, pomegranate, hawthorn
watenmelon mandarin, mango crabapple berry, lychee,
pineapple,
raspberry,
tangerine
Grains Millet, pearl Buckwheat, Oats, sweet
barley, white rice, brown rice, corn rice, wheat
wheat meal, rye bran, wheat
genm
Seeds & Pumpkin seed Mung bean, soy bean, Almond, azuki Black bean,
Beans tofu, wintermelon seed bean, black brown sesame
sesame seed, seed, chestnut,
kidney bean, lentil, pine nut,
louts seed, walnut
peanut, pea,
sunflower seed
Meats Pork Chicken egg, clam, Fish (ocean). Beef, Lamb
crab gelatin, dairy chicken, fish
products, oyster (freshwater),
shrimp, turkey
Herbs Bamboo American ginseng, Chinese yam, Anise Black
shavings, cassia cilantro, com silk, licorice root, seed, basil, pepper,
seeds, Chinese kudzu, mint leaf, lycium berries, cardamom cinnamon
cucumber, puearia root poria mushroom seed, carb pod, bark, dry
chrysanthemum, citrus peels, ginger
goldenseal root, coriander seed,
honeysuckle dang gui, fennel
flower, lily bulb, seed, fresh
I
motherwort leaf, ginger, Oriental
mulberry leaf, ginseng
oyster shell, reed
root
Miscellaneous Salt, vitamin C, Tea Barley malt, rice Brown sugar,
white sugar malt, honey, black coffee,
fungus, white molasses, rice
fungus vinegar, wine
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Food for Conditions
D1agnos1s General Comments Foods

Qi Deficiency Foods which are easy to digest, warming Millet, garbanzo beans, pine nuts, figs,
and nourishing foods should be used. All dates, squash, carrots, cabbage, small
cooked, warmed, slow-a~Dking foods are portions of meats, vegetables, grains,
ideally suited for qi deficiency. Soups, broths, cooked squashed, leeks, oats, onion,
high-complex carbohydrates, vegetables, and pumpkins, sweet potatoes, sweet rice,
small portions of meats are recommended. yams, dried fruits, cherries, dry figs,
Avoid excessive fluids with meals, uncooked peaches, strawberries, anchovies, chicken,
raw foods, cold damp foods, overeating, tur1<ey, spices, black pepper, cinnamon,
skipping meals, and eating while wor1<ing. ginger, nutmeg, barley malt, maple syrup
Qi Stagnation Food choices similar to those of qi deficiency Basil, cardamom, carrots, cayenne, chives,
are good choices. Eat less and earlier in dill seeds, fennel, garlic, grapefruit, orange
the day. Concentrate on light to mildly spicy peels, peaches, peppermint, plum radish,
foods, stir frying, poaching, and steaming squash, tangerine peels, turmeric, vinegar,
your foods. Consider adding small amounts watercress, onions, mint, asparagus
of strongly moving substances, such as black
pepper to your foods. Avoid processed junk
foods, cold foods, preservatives, eating while
upset or under pressure, skipping meals,
overeating, and eating too quickly.
Yin Deficiency Moistening and lubricating food are useful. Oets, rice, millet, barley, chicken, yogurt,
Use plenty of water in cooking including tofu, nuts and seeds, oysters, mussels,
soups and stews. A nourishing diet consists clams, spirulina, potatoes, melons, black
of seeds, beans, and high-quality protein. beans, apples, bananas, mung beans,
flaxseed oil, almond oil
Dampness Generally His a resutt of long-term qi Add foods which dry dampness, such as
deficiency but may also arise quickly from a rye, scallions, turnips and limH the foods that
diet thet contains too many cold, raw foods, contribute to dampness
excessive dairy products, or excessive
amounts of greasy foods, animal products, or
alcohol. Emphasize foods that are cooked
and warm and have a low fat intake. Avoid
dairy, sugar, deep fried, and junk foods. BHter
and pungent flavored foods are ideal for
dampness.
Blood Generally foods which supplement the Dark leafy green vegetables, chlorophyll-
Deficiency Spleen are considered good choices, rich foods, spinach, grapes, lotus root,
induding iron and protein-rich foods, folic cayenne pepper, and small amounts of meat
acid and vHamin B12. Some vegetarians may products, especially liver, are beneficial
need to supplement B12 from deficiency. additions to help the production and
circulation of blood
Blood Foods similar to qi stagnation and blood Turmeric, butter, leeks, onions, crab, red
Stagnation deficiency in addition to those which strongly wine, cayenne, peaches, scallions, saffron,
move the blood in the body. Avoid cold raw sweet rice, vinegar, chicken eggs, garlic,
foods as they constrict blood circulation. chives, egg plant, adzuki beans
Heat Shorten cooking times and add plenty of Apples, barley, chicken, cucumbers,
Condition water to your foods, steaming, and stir mangoes, mung beans, pears, radishes,
frying. Heat may show up in a variety of sesame seeds, strawberries, tangerines,
ways depending on the underlying condition. turnips, wheat, bamboo shoots, bananas,
Differentiate between "full hear and "false chestnuts, crab, grapefruit, kelp, lettuce,
hear as it affects food choices. Avoid deep oranges, salt, sea grass, seaweed, soft
I
frying, BBQ, roasting, overeating and hot drinks, sour foods, watermelon, water
foods that contribute to excess conditions. chestnuts, fruHs, raw vegetables, and salads
Cold CondHion Warming foods which emphasize Brown sugar, cayenne, chives, cinnamon
movement are good choices. Avoid all raw twigs, doves, coffee, egg yolks, fresh
food, including salads and vegetables. ginger, ham, leeks, lamb, nutmeg, peaches,
Differentiate between "full cold" and "false raspberries, rosemary, shrimp, sunflower
cold" conditions as it alfacts food choices. If seeds, sweet basil, walnuts, wine
necessary, warm or lighUy steam foods.
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Food Actions FOOD AS MEDICINE
Act1on Food
Arrest bleeding Black fungus, chestnut, chicken eggshell, guava, louts, spinach, vinegar
Calm shen Licorice, lily flower
Check perspiration Oyster shell, peach
Check urination Raspberry
Check seminal emission Lotus, oyster, walnut, black fungus
Counteract toxins Abalone, banana, bead curd, black soybean, chicken egg white, clam,
cucumber, date, fig, honey, radish, salt, sesame oil, red bean, vinegar
Disperse blood stagnation Brown sugar, chive, crab, hawthorn, saffron vinegar
Disperse cold stagnation Ginger, wine
Eliminate phlegm Chinese wax gourd, clam, pear, radish, sea grass, seaweed
Facilitate measles eruptions Cherry seed, sunflower seeds
Improve appetite Green pepper, ham, red pepper
Induce bowel movement Castor bean, sesame oil
'""""' Lubricate dryness Bean curd, chicken egg, honey, maltose, mill, pear, pork, sesame oil,
spinach, yellow soybean
Lubricate intestines Apricot seed, banana, mill, peach, soybean oil, walnut, watermelon
Lubricate lung Apple, apricot, ginseng, lily flower, orange, peanut, persimmon, strawberry,
white fungus, white sugar
Produce fluids Apricot, bean curd, coconut, ham, lemon, licorice, maltose, mil, peach,
plum, strawberry, tomato, white fungus, white sugar
Promote blood circulation Black soybean, brown sugar, chestnut, eel, peach, saffron, sweet basil, wine
Promote digestion Apple, ginseng, green pepper, hops, nutmeg, papaya, pineapple, plum
radish, red pepper, sweet basil, tomato
Promote energy circulation Chive, dill seed, orange peel, fennel, garlic, kumquat, radish leaf, spearmint,
sweet basil, tangerine, tobacco
Promote urination Asparagus, barley, Chinese cabbage, carrot, Chinese wax gourd, coconut,
coffee, com, com silk, cucumber, grape hops, kidney bean, lettuce, mango,
mung bean, onion, pineapple, plum, sugar can juice, water chestnut,
watermelon
Quench thirst Crab apple, cucumber, mango, persimmon, pineapple
Reduce fever Star fruit, water chestnut
Relieve asthma Apricot seed
Relieve cough Apricot seed, kumquat, orange, tangerine, thyme
Relieve diarrhea Guava, sunflower seed
Relieve pain Honey, spearmint, squash, tobacco
Sharpen vision Abalone, bitter gourd, wild cucumber, clam, cuttlefish
Soften hardness Clam, kelp, oyster shell, sea grass, seaweed
Tonify blood deficiency Beef, chicken, egg, cuttlefish, mill, oyster, spinach
Tonify energy deficiency Apricot seed, bean curd, beef, brown sugar, chicken, eel, licorice, maltose,
lamb, rice, potato, sweet rice, sweet potato
Relieve drunkenness Apple, ginseng, strawberry
Warm organs Black pepper, chicken, clove, fennel, green pepper, lamb, nutmeg, red
pepper, white pepper
Source: Henry Lu, Chinese System of Food Cures Prevention & Remedies, Sterling Publishing, 1986
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Food Properties II
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Strawberry Cool, sweet & sour, LU & SP,

lubricates LU, produces fluids,
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Cottonseed Hot, pungent, SP & KD tonic,
detoxifies alcohol arrests bleeding, stops SP qi
Pear Cool, sweet & sl. Sour, lu & st, sin kina
produces fluids, lubricates dryness, Sunflower Warm & neutral, sweet & bland,
transforms phlegm clears heat seed Liv & Ll, stops diarrhea, facilitates
Persimmon Cold, sweet, HT, 51, LU (& SP), eruption of measles subdues Liv
qi, blood & yin tonic, quenches Pine nut Warm, sweet, LU, Ll & Liv,
thirst, lubricates LU, benefits SP, lubricates LU & Ll, stops cough,
clears heat qi, yang & blood tonic, promotes
Watermelon Cold, sweet, HT, ST & UB, fluids, moves stagnant blood,
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promotes urination, lubricates expels cold & wind
intestines, quenches thirst, clears Dill seed Warm, pungent, SP & KD, qi &
summer-heat, detoxifies yang tonic, moves stagnant blood,
Banana Cold, sweet, lubricates intestine, reaulates ai, exoels cold
detoxifies Fennel seed Warm, pungent, ST. UB & KD,
Grapefruit Cold, sweet & sour, (ST & SP) qi & yang tonic, moves stagnant
harmonizes middle jiao, circulates blood, regulates qi, expels cold,
lqi, detoxifies alcohol. harmonizes ST
Star Fruit Cold, sweet & sour, (ST, KD & Bitter apricot Warm, pungent & bitter, toxic, LU
(Carambola) UB) clears heat, produces fluids, seed & Ll, stops cough, relieves asthma,
promotes urination (treats stone lubricates intestines
Lin}, detoxifies Sweet apricot Warm, pungent & sweet, LU,
Muskmelon Cold, sweet, HT & ST, clears seed Ll, SP, SP qi tonic, lubricates
heat, quenches thirst, promotes intestines, stops cough
urination Sesame seed Sl. Warm, sweet, Liv & KD tonic,
Lemon Cool, sour, promotes fluids, lubricates intestines, "blackens"
harmonizes ST, relieves thirst Igray hair, general tonic
Poultry Black sesame Neutral, sweet, Liv & KD tonic
Duck Neutral, sweet & salty, LU, KD, seed
facilitates water passage, reduces, Cherry seed Neutral, bitter & pungent, Ll,
I promotes measles eruption,
Chicken detoxifies
Lotus seed Neutral, sweet & harsh, SP, HT
& KD tonic, qi & blood tonic,
constricts the intestines
Sesame oil Cool, sweet, ST, detoxifies,
lubricates dryness, promotes bowel
Grams Brown sugar

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movements, produces muscles
Warm, sweet, Liv, SP & ST. qi tonic,

Glutinous rice Warm, sweet, SP, ST, LU, SP qi circulates blood
tonic Vinegar Warm, sour & bitter, Liv & ST,
Malt St. warm, sweet, SP & ST, disperses coagulations, detoxifies,
promotes diQestion arrests bleedinQ
White rice Neutral, sweet, SP & ST, SP qi Wine Warm, sweet, bitter & pungent,
tonic HT, Liv, LU & ST, promotes blood
Rice bran Neutral, sweet & pungent, ST, Ll, circulation, expels cold, speeds up
descends enerav effects of herbs
Rye Neutral, bitter, dries dampness, Coffee Warm, sweet & bitter, HT, heart
diuretic tonic, stimulant, diuretic
Wholewheat Cool, sweet, HT, SP, KD, HT & Molasses Warm, sweet, LU & SP, qi tonic,
KD tonic lubricates LU, stops cough
Wheat bran Cool, sweet, ST cools ST fire, White sugar Neutral, sweet, LU & SP, lubricates
Buckwheat Cool, sweet, Ll, ST, SP, qi & blood LU, produces fluids ai tonic
tonic clears heat sedates yang Honey Neutral, sweet, LU, ST & Ll,
Job's tears Cool, sweet, SP, LU, KD, detoxifies, detoxifies, lubricates dryness,
SP & LU qi tonic diuretic relieves pain
Barley Cool, sweet & salty, SP & ST, Tea Sl cold, bitter, sweet, HT, LU & ST,
regulates ST, expands intestines, quenches thirst, promotes digestion
promotes urination & urination, awakens shen
Millet Cool, sweet & salty, ST, SP, KD, Salt Cold, salty, ST, KD, Sl & Ll,
qi & blood tonic, clears heat, detoxifies, clears heat, lubricates
lubricates dryness, tonifies yin, dryness yin tonic
benefits digestion detoxifies
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detoxifies
Sp1ces & herbs
Dried ginger Hot, pungent, LU, ST & SP, yang
& qi tonic, circulates blood, warms
middle jiao, ooens the meridians
Pepper (black Hot, pungent, ST & Ll, warms
&white}. interior descends reb. ai
Pepper (red & Hot, pungent, HT & SP, warms
green}
Cinnamon
bark
Fennel seed
interior, harmonizes middle jiao,
stimulates appetite
Hot, sweet & pungent, SP, KD, UB,
diaphoretic, strengthens ST, warms
surface & interior
Warm, pungent, KD, UB, ST,
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warms interior circulates Qi
Sweet basil Warm, pungent, LU, Ll, SP, ST, qi
& yang tonic, circulates qi & blood,
harmonizes ST
Food Properties II FOOD AS MEDICINE
Dill seed Warm, pungent, SP & KD, qi & Taro Neutral, sweet & pungent, ST & Ll,
y~ng tonic circulates ai & blood qi, yang & blood tonic, circulates
Garlic Warm, pungent, SP, ST & LU, qi & qi & blood, clears heat, reduces
yang tonic, circulates qi & blood, swellin s
warms middle "iao destrovs worms Turnip Neutral, sweet, pungent, bitter,
Clove Warm, pungent, ST, SP & KD, yang qi, yang & blood tonic, circulates
tonic warms interior qi & blood, clears heat & yang,
Fresh ginger Warm, pungent, LU, ST & SP, dries damp, diaphoretic, lowers
diaphoretic, yang & qi tonic, reb. Qi, detoxifies yin tonic, clears
circulates blood, transforms heat & fire, dries damp, clears lu,
hleam sloes vomitina lubricates d ness, dia horetic
Coriander Warm pungent, LU & SP,
diaehoretic harmonizes middle jiao
Nutmeg Warm pungent, SP & Ll, qi & yang
tonic, warms interior, circulates
blood, warms middle jiao, lowers
reb. qi
Cinnamon twig Warm, pungent & sweet, UB, HT,
LU diaphoretic warms upper jiao
Star anise Warm, pungent & sweet, SP,
KD, Liv, yang tonic, circulates qi,
harmonizes ST, sloes vomitina
Caraway seed Warm, sl. pungent, KD & ST,
circulates qi descends reb. qi
Spearmint Warm, pungent & sweet, (LU &
SP), diaphoretic, circulates qi &
blood
Ginseng Warm, sweet, & sl bitter, SP, LU
(HT), qi tonic, produces fluids,
calms shen
Rosemary Warm, pungent, (LU, ST),
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diaphoretic, activates blood,
strenathens ST calms shen
Saffron Neutral, sweet, HT & Liv, circulates
qi & blood, eliminates blood
staanation
Licorice Neutral, sweet, SP, ST & LU,
lubricates lungs, detoxifies,
moderates effects of other herbs
Peppermint Cool, pungent, LU & Liv,
diaphoretic, reaulates ai & blood
Ma~oram Cool, pungent, (LU & SP),
diaphoretic, circulates qi, drains
Chinese
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dampness
Neutral, sweet, ST & Ll, promotes

cabbage digestion & urination, tonifies KD
& Brain.
Carrot Neutral, sweet, LU & ST, SP qi
tonic dries dampness & phleam
Corn Neutral, sweet, ST & Ll, qi &
blood tonic, regulates middle jiao,
stimulates appetite, diuretic
Black Fungus Neutral, sweet, ST & Ll, qi & blood
tonic, cools blood, sloes bleedina
White Fungus Neutral, sweet, LU, yin tonic,
Iproduces fluids, lubricates LU
Pumpkin Neutral, sweet, (LU & SP), qi &
blood tonic dries damp, diaphoretic
Potato Neutral, sweet, SP, SP qi tonic,
heals inflammation
Sweet Potato Neutral, sweet, LU, SP & KD, qi,
blood & yin tonic, benefits KD,
astringes jing
Shiitake Neutral, sweet, ST, qi & blood tonic,
Mushroom benefits ST
Celery Neutral, sweet bitter, ST & Liv, qi
& blood tonic, clears heat, sedates
yang, dries damp, calms Liv, expels
wind
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FOOD AS MEDICINE Superfoods
Alfalfa Vitamin A, C, B, E and K, calcium, silicon The nervous system, bones and skin.
sprouts
Apples Carotenes, pectin, vitamin C, potassium, The immune system, digestion, heart and
ellagicacid circulation. Especially good for constipation,
dianilea and lowering of cholesterol.
Apricots Beta-carotene, potassium, iron, soluble Skin and respiratory problems, protects against
fiber cancer. Dried apricots relieve constipation and
hiah blood pressure.
Artichokes Inulin, phosphorus, iron Digestion, as they stimulate liver and gallbladder
(Jerusalem function. Useful for gout, arthritis and
and globe) rheumatism.
Asparagus Vitamin C, riboflavin, folic acid, Gentle diuretic treatment, hence it is excellent for
asparagines, potassium, phosphorus cystitis and fluid retention. Good for rheumatism
and arthritis but not for gout.
Avocado Potassium, vitamins E and A, essential Heart, circulation and skin. Relieves symptoms
fattv acids of PMS, and protects against cancer.
Bananas Potassium, fiber, energy, magnesium, Preventing cramps. Excellent for digestion,
vitamin A, folic acid chronic fatigue syndrome and glandular fever.
Basil Volatile oils: linalool, limonene, estragole Stimulating the digestion and as a calming,
stress-fighting herb.
Beans, dried Protein, carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, Maintaining a healthy heart and circulatory
minerals, folic acid, selenium, iron, zinc. system, also fighting high blood pressure and
Choose chickpeas for calcium, soy beans lowering cholesterol. Oflers excellent protection
for cancer- and osteoporosis- fighting against cancer and regulates bowel function.
laenistein
Beans . green Vitamins A and C. potassium folic acid Skin hair and diaestive problems.
Beetroot Vitamins B6 and C, beta-carotene, Anemia, chronic fatigue and convalescence.
I ootassium, folic acid, iron, calcium
Blackberries Vitamins E and C, potassium, fiber, Heart, circulation and skin. Also good protection
cancer-fiahtina Phvtochemicals aaainst cancer.
Blackcurrants Vitamin C, carotenoids, anti-inflammatory The immune system. Also protects against colds,
and cancer-fighting phytochemicals flu and some cancers. Good for lowering blood
Ipressure and reducin!l stress.
Blueberries Vitamin C, carotenoids, antibacterial and See Blackberries.
cancer-fiahtina phvtochemicals
Brazil nuts Protein, selenium, vitamin E, B vitamins One of the richest sources of selenium (five
provide a day's dose), an essential mineral that
protects against heart disease, breast cancer and
Iprostate cancer.
Bread Fiber, iron, B vitamins, vitamin E, protein Everyone- except those with wheat intolerance.
Especially valuable for combating stress,
physically active people, and the prevention of
constipation, Diverticul~is and piles.
Broccoli Vitamins A and C, folic acid, riboflavin, Anemia, chronic fatigue, before and during
potassium, iron, cancer-fighting pregnancy, skin problems and protection against
IPhvtochemicals cancer.
Brussels Especially rich in cancer-fighting Protection against cancer, skin problems.
phytochemicals, vitamin C and beta-
carotene
Cabbage Vitamins A, C, E, folic acid, potassium, Protection against cancer, stomach ulcers, chest
family cancer-fighting phytochemicals infections, skin problems, anemia.
Carrots Vitamin A, carotenoids, folic acid, Eyesight, circulation, and protection against heart
potassium, magnesium disease and cancer. Also good for the skin and
all mucous membranes.
Cauliflower Vitamin C, folic acid, sulphur Protection against cancer, natural immunity and
skin problems.
Celeriac Vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, fiber Pre-pregnancy and pregnancy, constipation and
lowerin!l cholesterol levels.
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Celery Beta-carotene, potassium, vitamin C, Fluid retention, constipation, rheumatism, gout,
coumarins, flavonoids, fiber arthritis and stress.
Chard (Swiss) Vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, Protection against eye diseases such as macular
phosphorus, carotenes, cancer-fighting degeneration. Also protection against cancer and
Iphytochemicals ood for anemia.
Cheese Protein, calcium and vitamin B12. Also Bones, teeth, and prevention/treatment of
a valuable source of zinc, essential for osteoporosis. Excellent pre-conceptual,
normal growth, reproduction (especially pregnancy and breastfeeding food (avoid
sperm production) and immunity unpasteurized ones).
Cherries Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, Natural resistance, arthritis and rheumatism,
flavonoids, cancer-fighting protection against cancer. Especially good for
phytochemicals Igout.
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Chestnuts Fiber, vitamins E and B6, potassium Energy. They are also easily digestible and make
~ excellent gluten-free flour for those with wheat
- Chicory Folic acid, potassium, iron, vitamins C
allergies.
Before and during pregnancy. Has excellent
:a and A (the latter only if unblanched), liver- detoxifying and cleansing properties and is mildly
" stimulating terpenoids diuretic and liver stimulatina.
fi""' Chilies Vitamin C, carotenoids, capsaicin Circulation, especially helpful for chilblains, sinus,
digestion chest problems. Fiahts stomach buas.
Coriander Flavonoids, coumarins, linalool Digestion. Relieves gas, bloating, irritable bowel
""""' Courgettes Beta-carotene, vitamin C, folic acid,
syndrome stress.
Skin problems, natural resistance and promotes
and other potassium weight loss.
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curcubits
Cranberries Vitamin C, cancer-fighting Treatment/prevention of cystitis. Powerful
phytochemicals, specific urinary cancer-fighter and immune system booster.
antibacterial
~ Cucumber Tiny amounts of beta-carotene in the Skin and eyes. The juice is useful for relieving
skin, also a little silica, potassium, and fevers.
folic acid
f,l!IJI; Dandelion Beta-carotene, other carotenoids, iron, Fluid retention, bloating, liver problems, PMS.
leaves diuretic, liver-stimulating phytochemicals
~ Dates Iron, potassium, folic acid, fiber, fruit, Anemia, fatigue, constipation, pregnancy. An
sugar excellent and easily digested energy source
before and during_§Q_orts .
.~ Eggs Protein, vitamin B12, iron, lecithin. Also Protection against cancer and heart disease,
' a good source of zinc and vitamins A, cholesterol stories are untrue. Also helps relieve
~ Dand E anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and
supports the male sexual function.
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Fennel Low in vitamins, but rich in volatile oils, Digestive problems, flatulence, and fluid
"""' Figs
including fenchone, anethole and anisic
acid -all liver and digestive stimulants
Beta-carotene, iron, potassium, fiber
retention.
Energy, constipation, digestive problems, anemia

ficin (a digestive aid), cancer-fighting and protection against cancer.
Iphytochemical&
~. Fish Protein, vitamin B, minerals- especially Oily fish: joint diseases, brain development,
iron, zinc and iodine. Oily fish has the pregnancy, and all inflammatory diseases. White
,- added bonus of vitamin D and essential fish: heart protection. Shellfish: male sexual
fattv acids function, heart protection.
,.... Garlic Antibacterial and anti-fungal sulphur
compounds, cancer-fighting and heart-
Preventing heart disease, lowering cholesterol
levels, and high blood pressure. Useful as an
protective phytochemicals anti-fungal and antibacterial agent, and helps
{"'Il>, relieve sinus and chest infections.
Ginger Circulatory-stimulating zingiberene and Morning sickness in pregnancy, travel sickness,
gingerol post-operative sickness, circulation, fevers and
~ couahs.
Grapes Vitamin C, natural sugars, powerful Convalescence, anemia, fatigue, cancer
,- antioxidant flavonoids protection and weight gain, especially after
illness.
,- Grapefruit Vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, Natural resistance, circulatory problems, sore
bioflavonoid&- especially naringin, which throats and bleeding gums.
thins the blood and lowers cholesterol
/~ Kale Beta-carotene, vitamin C, phosphorus, Protection against cancer, provides a boost to
sulphur, iron, potassium, calcium, folic immunity. Good for skin and eyes thanks to high
acid, cancer-fighting phytochemical& content of beta-carotene.
~ Kiwi fruit Vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, The immune system, skin, constipation and
bioflavonoid&, fiber diaestive problems.
~ Kohlrabi Vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, cancer- Protection against cancer, immune fighter, and
fighting phytochemical& skin problems.
Lamb's Vitamins A, C and B6, folic acid, iron, Anemia, stress and anxiety. Great before/ during
~ lettuce potassium, zinc. Contains calming pregnancy, and when breastfeeding.
I phytochemical&
~ Leeks Vitamins A and C, folic acid, potassium, Chest and voice problems, especially sore
diuretic, anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, throat. Helps reduce high blood pressure and
cancer-fighting phytochemical& cholesterol, and is particularly good for gout and
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arthritis.
,...., Lemons Vitamin C, bioflavonoid&, potassium,
limonene
This powerful immune booster is also good for
digestive problems. Particularly beneficial for
/ mouth ulcers and gum disease.
Lettuce Vitamins A and C, folic acid, potassium, Insomnia, stress and bronchitis.
~ calcium, phosphorus, sleep- inducing
I Phvtochemicals
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Lime Vitamin C, bioflavonoid&, potassium, Immune fighter, terrific for the relief of coughs,
limonene colds and flu. Also highly cancer-fighting.
Mango Vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, Convalescence, skin problems, protection against
flavonoids, other antioxidants cancer and a boost to the immune system.
Meats Protein, iron, B vitamins, other minerals Anemia, stress, and all-round nutrition, as meat
contains a broad spread of essential nutrients.
Melon Vitamins A, C, potassium, folic acid, some Mild constipation, gout, arthritis and urinary
B vitamins problems.
Milk Calcium, riboflavin, zinc, protein Growth, strong bones, and convalescence.
Mint Antispasmodic volatile oils, menthol, Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis,
flavonoids bloating and flatulence.
Mushrooms Some protein, vitamins 812 and E, zinc Important nutrient for vegetarians and vegans.
Valuable for depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Nuts and Protein, unsaturated fats, minerals Diabetes, male sexual function, fertility,
seeds (especially zinc and selenium), fiber, constipation and varicose veins. Also cancer-
enerov tighti!lfl
Oats Calcium, potassium, magnesium, B- Reducing blood cholesterol, stress, digestion.
complex vitamins, some vitamin E Specifically protective against bowel cancer,
heart disease and hiah blood pressure.
Olives Protective antioxidants, vitamin E and Skin, heart and circulation.
monounsaturated oil
Onions Vitamin C, sulphur-based phytochemical& Reducing cholesterol, preventing blood clots,
similar to garlic bronchitis, asthma, chest infections, gout, arthritis
and chilblains.
Oranges Vitamins C and 86, bioflavonoid&, Fighting infection and improving resistance,
(mandarins, potassium, limonene, thiamine, folic acid, fighting heart disease and high blood pressure.
satsumas, calcium, iron
tan!lerinesl
Pak choi Vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, B Cancer protection, boosting immunity, anemia,
vitamins, cancer-fiahtina Phvtochemicals reanancv and skin problems.
Parsley Vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, A strong diuretic and anti-inflammatory, relieves
potassium fluid retention, PMS, gout, rheumatoid and
osteoarthritis. Also useful against anemia.
Parsnip Vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, B Fatigue, constipation, good for pregnancy and
vitamins, inulin diabetes.
Pawpaw Vitamin C, beta-carotene, flavonoids, Digestive problems, skin, improved immunity.
magnesium, the digestive enzyme papain Also for convalescence, particularly after gastric
illness as they are extremely easy to digest.
Peaches Beta-carotene, flavonoids, vitamin C, Good for pregnancy, people on low-salt diets,
potassium reducing cholesterol. Also good as a gentle
laxative.
Pears Soluble fiber, vitamin C Energy, lowering cholesterol, convalescence and
constipation.
Peas Thiamine (81), folic acid, beta-carotene, Protein, stress, tension and all digestive
vitamin C, protein Iproblems.
Peppers Vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, All skin problems, mucus membranes, night and
potassium, phytochemical& that prevent color vision. Also a good booster for the immune
blood clots, strokes and heart disease svstem.
Pineapple Vitamin C, but most valuable for Angina, arthritis, constipation, fevers, sore throats
enzymes, especiallv bromelain and all soft tissue in"uries.
Plums Beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, malic Heart, circulation, fluid retention and digestion.
acid
Potatoes Rich in vitamin C, fiber, B vitamins, Anemia, digestive problems, fatigue, growth and
contains some minerals natural resistance.
Poultry Protein, vitamin 812, iron, zinc Convalescence, anemia, natural resistance,
PMS, aood for preanancv and Qrowth.
Prunes Beta-carotene, niacin, vitamin 86, High blood pressure, fatigue, exhaustion and
potassium, iron, fiber, phytochemical& constipation. Also contains high concentrations
of cancer-fighting phvtochemicals.
Pumpkin Vitamins A, C, potassium, folic acid, some Protection against cancer, respiratory problems
B vitamins and skin disorders.
Radishes Vitamin C, iron, magnesium, sulphur, Protection against cancer, liver and gallbladder
Ipotassium, phytochemicals roblems, indiaestion and respiratory problems.
Raspberries Vitamin C, soluble fiber, calcium, Immune system, protection against cancer and
I potassium, iron maanesium mouth ulcers.
Rhubarb Calcium, potassium, manganese, some Relieving constipation.
vitamin A and C
Rice, brown Protein, 8 vitamins Good for people with diarrhea and celiac disease
as it contains no gluten. Excellent source of
enerav.
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FOOD AS MEDICINE
Skin, protection against cancer, prevention of

carotene, lutein, iron, cancer-fighting vision loss in old age. Also good before and
hvtochemicals durina preanancv.
Spring greens Vitamin C, beta-carotene, carotenoids, Protection against cancer, skin problems and
iron, cancer-fighting phytochemicals anemia.
Strawberries Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, anti- Protection against cancer, gout, arthritis, kidney
arthritic phytochemicals, soluble fiber problems and anemia.
Swede Vitamin C, useful amounts of vitamin A, Protection against cancer, skin problems and an
trace minerals ideal weaning food for babies.
Sweet corn Fiber, protein, some vitamins A and E, Energy and fiber.
some B vitamins, folic acid
Sweet potato Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and Eye problems, night vision and all skin problems.
other carotenoids, protein, cancer-fighting Also a powerful cancer-fighting food.
hvtochemicals
Tea Vitamins E and K, protective phenolic Mild stimulant for fatigue and exhaustion. Also
compounds. Also trace minerals, tannin cancer-fighting and heart protective.
and powerful protective antioxidants
Tofu and Protein and enormous quantities of Protection against cancer- especially breast and
other soy cancer-fighting genistein prostate. Good for vegetarians and diabetics.
J)!Oducts Good replacement for those with milk intolerance.
Tomatoes Vitamins C and E, potassium, beta- Protection against cancer, skin problems, fertility
carotene, lycopene and heart protection.
Watercress Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, Essential protection against lung cancer. Food
antibacterial mustard oils, phenethyl poisoning, anemia, skin and underactive thyroid.
isothiocvanate, iron
Wheat, B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, fiber, zinc, A vital source of energy and essential nutrients.
wholegrain magnesium and (if North American or
Canadian) selenium
Wine Excellent source of heart-protective The heart (in modest doses), improves circulation
substances and helps mild depression.
Yogurt Calcium, riboflavin, zinc, protein, Diarrhea, natural resistance, prevention and
beneficial bacteria treatment of osteoporosis, thrush and cvstitis.
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Cranial Nerve Examination
Nerve Test Lesion
I -Olfactory Sensory: smell; Can the patient smell coffee or soap with each Anosmia (loss of smell)
nostril?
11-0ptic Sensory: vision; Examine both retinas carefully with an Visual field deficits
ophthalmoscope and test for visual acuity, visual field, color vision,
and optic disc appearance.
Ill-Oculomotor Motor & parasympathetic: constrictor pupillae, ciliary muscles Dilated pupil, ptosis, eye
(lens shape): rectus superior, inferior, medial; inferior oblique, turned down & lateral
levator palpebra; Record the pupil size and shape at rest. Next, loss of pupillary light
note the direct response, meaning constriction of the illuminated reflex on lesion side
pupil, as well as the consensual response, meaning constriction of
the opposite pupil.
IV-Trochlear Motor: superior oblique; Check extraocular movements (eye Inability to look down
movements) by having the patient look in all directions without when eye is adducted
moving their head and ask them if they experience any double
vision.
V-Trigeminal Sensory: V1(opthalmic), V2(maxillary), V3(mandibular), sensation Paresthesia (pain

anterior 2/3 tongue. & touch) mandible
Motor: V3-masseter, temporalis, lat & med pterygoid, anterior deviation to side of
belly digastric, mylohyoid, tensor, tympani/veli palatini; Test facial lesion when mouth
sensation using a cotton wisp and a sharp object. is opened, masseter
& temporalis do not
contract
VI-Abducens Motor: lateral rectus muscle; Test smooth pursuit by having the No abduction if
patient follow an object moved across their full range of horizontal ipsilateral eye medial
and vertical eye movements. Test convergence movements strabismus, diplopia
by having the patient fixate on an object as it is moved slowly
toward a point right between the patient's eyes. Also, observe the
eyes at rest to see if there smooth tracking, nystagmus, or any
abnormalities.
VII-Facial Sensory: taste - anterior 2/3 of tongue; Look for asymmetry in Loss of taste anterior
facial shape or in depth of furrows such as the nasolabial fold. 2/3 of tongue. Paralysis
Also look for asymmetries in spontaneous facial expressions and of facial muscles,
blinking. Ask patient to smile, puff out their cheeks, clench their hyperacousis (stapedius
eyes tight, wrinkle their brow, and so on. paralysis). ~ salivation,
Motor: frontalis, occipitalis, orbicularis, buccinator, zygomaticus, lacrimation
mentalis, post. Belly digastric, stapedius, stylohyoid.
Parasympathetic: lacrimal, nasal & palatine, sublingual, lingual
submandibular, labial.
VIII-Acoustic Sensory: hearing & equilibrium; Can the patient hear fingers Unilateral hearing loss
(veatlbulocochlear)
rubbed together or words whispered just outside of the auditory of balance problems
canal and identify which ear hears the sound?
IX-Giosso- Sensory: sensation & taste posterior 1/3 of tongue, pharynx, Loss of taste on
pharyngeal tympanic cavity, carotid baro/chemo receptors; Say aah. Does the posterior 1/3 of tongue.
patient gag when the posterior pharynx is brushed? Loss of sensation on
Motor: stylopharyngeus muscle. affected side of soft
Parasympathetic: parotid gland. palate. ~ salivation
X-Vagus See IX Test - Sensory: pinna of ear, Gl distention. Ipsilateral: uvula
Motor: muscles of palate, pharynx & larynx. deviates to opposite
Parasympathetic: heart, esophagus, Gl tract up to distal 2/3 of side of lesion, dyspnea,
transverse colon. hoarse voice
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Xi-Accessory Motor: SCM, Trapezius; Ask the patient to shrug their shoulders, Paralysis of SCM
turn their head in both directions, and raise their head from the & superior fibers of
bed, flexing forward against the force of your hands. trapezius --+ drooping of
shoulder
XII- Motor: intrinsic muscle of tongue, genioglossus, styloglossus, Tongue deviates
Hypoglossal hyoglossus; Ask the patient to stick their tongue straight out and toward side of lesion
note whether it curves to one side or the other. Ask the patient to on protrusion (action of
move their tongue from side to side and push it forcefully against genioblossus)
the inside of each cheek.
• 290 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, .
Anterior DERMATOMES
Dermatomes are specific areas on the skin that represent sensory innervations from a specific root level.
Dermatomes are useful in neurology for finding the site of damage to the spine. Abnormally functioning
dermatomes provide important clues about injury to the spinal cord or specific spinal nerves. If a dermatome
is stimulated but no sensation is perceived, it can be inferred that the nerve to that specific dermatome has
been injured.
Refer to the dermatome chart on the following page for specific areas. Testing is usually done with a blunt
object (paperclip) or a pin. Compare same area on opposite side and ask the patient if it is the same,
increased (hypersensitive) or reduced (hyposensitive).
DERMATOMES Posterior
Nerve Dermatome
Root
C1 Vertex of skull
C2 Temple, forehead,
occiput
C3 Entire neck, posterior
cheek, temporal area,
prolongation forward
under mandible
C4 Shoulder area,
clavicular area, upper
scapular area
C5 Deltoid area, anterior
aspect of entire ann to
base of thumb
-
C6 Anterior arm, radial
side of hand to thumb
and index finger
C7 Lateral ann and
foreann to index, long,
and ring fingers
C8 Medial ann and
forearm to long, ring,
and little finger
T1 Medial side of foreann
to base of little finger
T2 Medial side of
upper ann to medial
elbow, pectoral and
midscapular areas
T3-T6 Upper thorax
T5-T7 Costal margin
T8-T12 Abdomen and lumbar
region
L1 Back, over trochanter
and groin
C7 L2 Back, front of thigh
to knee
L3 Back, upper buttock,
anterior thigh and
knee, medial lower leg
L4 Medial buttock, lateral
thigh, medial leg,
dorsum of foot, big toe
LS Buttock, posterior and
lateral thigh, lateral
aspect of leg, dorsum
of foot, medial half of
sole, first, second, and
third toes
51 Buttock, thigh and leg
posterior
52 Buttocks, thigh and
leg posterior
53 Groin, medial thigh
to knee
54 Perinuem, genitals,
•
lower sacrum
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MUSCLE TESTING & MYOTOMES
Manual Muscle Testing & Myotomes
Procedure: When conducting muscle tests, be sure to assess for asymmetry of the muscle groups (for
example, atrophy on one side but not the other) and landmarks before testing.
~
General screening: check muscle in middle of range of motion (ROM) or through ADLs.
~ Specific muscle testing: estimate origin and insertion of muscle as accurately as possible.
Muscle testing is suggested for anyone with suspected or actual impaired muscle function, including
strength, power or endurance. Impairments in muscle performance may be the effects of cardiovascular,
pulmonary, musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disease or disorders. It is imperative to know how much
resistance a "normal" muscle can endure to recognize when a muscle is not operating to its potential. All
tests must be done bilaterally and the unaffected side should be tested before the other. This is crucial
because the tester can then develop an accurate idea of the amount of resistance the unaffected side can
take and what would be deemed normal for the patient. The scale below is composed of both subjective
and objective factors.
Muscles should be tested on a regular basis in order to determine improvement or deterioration of function.
It should be noted that the unaffected side should always be tested as well as the affected side for
contrast. Identification of specific muscles or muscle groups with compromised function gives information
for appropriate treatment, which may include strengthening exercises, functional drills, bracing, or
compensatory muscle use.
~ 1. Place patient in most pain-free and most favorable stance for testing
2. Use best testing position and body biomechanics
3. Show patient the motion you want him/her to oppose
'~ 4. Ask patient to hold position and rest when test is finished ("hold, hold, hold & relax")
• Normally, s/he holds position for 3 seconds
~ • If there is a high index of suspicion of injury or neurological compromise:
- Hold for 5-10 seconds or,
- Repeat for up to 10 repetitions (e.g. chart as 315 at 8x) or,
- Test at various angles through ROM, eccentric, concentric, isometric
• Joint should only be moved -10° or through -10% of range of motion
- Typical mistake is to move joint too much, thereby examining many different muscles and affecting
reliability & validity
- Consider testing in positions or with actions that give patient mild discomfort to help get a true sense
of specific limitations and actual muscle impairment or splinting
5. Compare results bilaterally and remember dominant vs. non-dominant extremity
5
..Muscle strength grading system
Normal 100% Complete ROM against gravity with full resistance

4 Good' 75% Complete ROM against gravity with some resistance
(reduced nne movements & motor control)
3 Fair* 50% Complete ROM against gravity but no resistance
2 Poor* 25% Complete ROM with gravity eliminated
1 Trace -5% Evidence of slight contractility; no joint motion or inability to
achieve complete ROM with gravity eliminated
0 Zero 0% No evidence of contractility (flaccid)
% = % normal strength, ROM = range of motion, *Muscle spasm or contracture may limit ROM; Place
~ question mark after grading a movement that is incomplete from this cause; Chart as a rating out of 5; e.g.
515, 415, 3/5, 2/5, 115, 015
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Vital Signs Common Lab Values
Pulse There are some basic rules which hold

true for nearly all laboratory tests
Descriptors: regular, irregular, strong or weak
Adult 60 to 100 bpm 1. Different laboratories can gel different results on

the same sample of blood.
Children - age 1 to 8 years 80 to 100 bpm 2. Laboratories can make mistakes. If your results
have changed dramatically from your previous
Infants- age 1 to 12 months 100 to 120 bpm test, have it run again.
3. Most lab values need to be interpreted along
Neonates - age 1 to 28 days 120 to 160 bpm
with other clinical and laboratory data in order to
develop a meaningful diagnosis. Very seldom will
only one value give all of the answers.
4. Laboratory values differ according to age,
Blood pressure sex, current medications, etc. Therefore, the
interpretation of these values needs to be done
Systolic Diastolic Average
with these other parameters in mind.
Adult 90 to 130 60 to 90 80 to 120
Clinical laboratory test are used by the practioner
Children BOlo 110 50 to 70 60 to 100 to aid in the diagnostic process; screen for earty
recognition of preventable health problems; and
Infants 70 to 95 40 to 80 60 to 90 to monitor patient progress and outcomes. It
is recommended that the practioner who used
Neonates >60
the services of a laboratory should be aware of
laboratory's scope of services, recognition, and
reputation. A listing of diagnostic labs can be found
on page 397.
Respirations
Descriptors: normal, shallow, labored, noisy
Test Reference Range
Adult (normal) 12 to 20 bpm (convent•onal un1ts)
17 Hydruxyprogesterone 0.06-3.0 mg/L
Children - 1 to 8 years 15to30 (~)
17 Hydruxyprogesterone 0.2-1.0 mg/L
Infants- 1 to 12 months 25 to 50 (Women) Follicular
Neonates - 1 to 28 days 40 to 60
Phase
25-hydroxyvitamin D 8-80 ng/mL
(25(0HlDi
Acetoacetate <3 mg/dL
Acidity (pH) 7.35 - 7.45
Alcohol 0 mg/dL (more than 0.1

mg/dL normally indicates
intoxication) (ethanol)
Ammonia 15 - 50 ~9 of nitrogen/dL
Amylase 53- 123 units/L
Ascorbic Acid 0.4 - 1.5 mg/dL
Bicarbonate 18-23 mEq/L (carbon

dioxide contentl
Bilirubin Direct: up to 0.4 mg/dL
Total: uo to 1.0 ma/dL
Blood Volume 8.5 - 9.1% of total body
weioht
Calcium 8.5- 10.5 mg/dL (normally
sliohllv hiaher in children)
Carbon Dioxide 35-45 mm Hg
Pressure
I
Carbon Monoxide Less than 5% of total
hemoalobin
CD4 Cell Count 500- 1500 ce ll s/~L
Ceruloplasmin 15-60 mg/dL
Chloride 98 - 106 mEq/L
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Test Reference Range Test Reference Range

I I 11 Iii I II
Complete Blood Cell Tests include: hemoglobin, Mean Corpuscular 32 - 36% hemoglobin/cell
Count(CBC) hematocrit, mean Hemoglobin
corpuscular hemoglobin, Concentration
mean corpuscular (MCHCl
hemoglobin concentration, Mean Corpuscular 76-100 cu 11m
mean corpuscular volume, Volume (MCVl
platelet count, white blood Osmolality 280 - 296 mOsm/kg water
cell count
Copper Total: 70 - 150 iJg/dL Oxygen Pressure 83-100 mm Hg
Creatine Kinase (CK Male: 38- 174 units/L Oxygen Saturation 96-100%
orCPKl Female: 96- 140 units/L (arterial)
Creatine Kinase 5% MBorless Phosphatase, 0 - 3 unitsldL (Bodansky
lsoenzvmes Prostatic units) (acid)
Creatinine 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL Phosphatase 50- 160 units/L (normally
higher in infants and
Electrolytes Test includes: calcium, adolescents\ lalkaline\
chloride, magnesium, Phosphorus 3.0- 4.5 mg/dL (inorganic)
otassium sodium
Erythrocyte Male: 1 -13 mm/hr Platelet Count 150,000- 350,000/mL
Sedimentation Rate Female: 1 - 20 mm/hr
Potassium 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
!ESR or Sed-Rate l
Glucose Tested after fasting: 70 Prostate-Specific 0 - 4 ng/mL (likely higher
-110 ma/dL Antigen (PSAl with aael
Hematocrit Male: 45- 62% Female: Proteins
37-48%
Hemoglobin Male: 13 - 18 gm/dL Total 6.0 - 8.4 gm/dL
Female: 12 - 16 gm/dL
Iron 60-160 IJg/dL (normally Albumin 3.5- 5.0 gm/dL
higher in malesi
Iron-binding Capacity 250 - 460 IJg/dL Globulin 2.3 - 3.5 gm/dL
Lactate (lactic acid)Venous: 4.5- 19.8 mg/dL Prothrombin (PTT) 25-41sec

Arterial: 4.5 - 14.4 mcltdL Pyruvic Acid 0.3 - 0.9 mg/dL
Lactic Dehydrogenase 50 - 150 units/L
Red Blood Cell Count 4.2 - 6.9 million/iJUcu mm
Lead 40 IJQ/dL or less (normally !RBCl
much lower in children) Sodium 135-145 mEq/L
Lipase 10 - 150 units/L
Thyroid-Stimulating 0.5- 6.0 11 units/mL
Zinc B-Zn 70 - 102 iJmOIIL Hormone ITSHl
Lipids Transaminase
Cholesterol Less than 225 mg/dL (for Alanine (ALT) 1 - 21 units/L

age 40-49 yr; increases Aspartate (AST) 7 - 27 units/L
with aael
Triglycerides 10-29 years; Urea Nitrogen (BUN) 7-18 mg/dL
53- 104 ma/dL
30 - 39 years; BUN/Creatinine Ratio 5-35
55- 115 mg/dL
40 - 49 years; WBC (leukocyte count 4.3-10.8 x 103/mm3
66 - 139 ma/dL and white Blood cell
50 - 59 years; count\
75 - 163 ma/dL White Blood Cell 4,300- 10,800 cells/iJUCU
60 - 69 years; CountiWBC\ mm
78 - 158 ma/dL Vitamin A 30- 651Jg/dL
> 70 years;
Uric Acid Male - 2.1 to 8.5 mg/dL
83-141 ma/dL
(likelv hiaher with aael
Liver Function Tests Tests include bilirubin
Female- 2.0 to 7.0 mg/dL
(total), phosphatase
(likely higher with age)
(alkaline), protein (total and
albumin), transaminases
(alanine and aspartate),
Iprothrombin !PTTl
Magnesium 1.5 - 2.0 mEq/L
Mean Corpuscular 27 - 32 pg/cell

He_moglobin (MCH)

WESTERN MEDICINE
Complete Blood Count

Tests
RBCcount
Ranges
4.2 - 5.9 million
Vital Signs, Common Labs, Interpretation
Calculat1ons
Absolute # of circulating RBCs per unit volume
S1gn1flcance
Decreased with
--
cells/cmm of blood anemia; increased
• Indirect measure of the amount of circulating when too many
hemoglobin (i.e. oxygen carrying capacity of made and with fluid
the blood) loss due to diarrhea,
t -> polycythemia vera; .J, ... anemia dehydration, bums
Hemoglobin 14.0-18.0 g/dl Direct measure of weight of hemoglobin/unH Hemoglobin measures
--
Concentration for men and volume of blood the amount of oxygen-
12.0-16.0 g/dl for • Most sensitive measurement for existence of carrying protein in the
women anemia blood.
• Used medically to judge need for transfusion
t -> dehydration, polycythemia vera; .J,->
anemia, pregnancy
HCT Men are 40- 54% PCV (Packed Cell Volume), ratio of the volume Measures the amount
(Hematocrit) and for women of the RBCs (afler centrifugation) to that of of space red blood
37-47% whole blood cells take up in the
t -> polycythemia vera, Addison's disease, blood. It is reported as
acute pancreatHis a percentage .
.J, ->anemia, cystic fibrosis, CHF, pregnancy
MCV(Mean Normal range is Calculated measure of the size of the average Increased with B 12
Corpuscular 80-100 circulating RBC and folate deficiency;
Volume) MCV " HCTIRBC x 10 (Normocytic: 80 decreased with
- 100 11m3 (fl); -> iron deficiency anemia, iron deficiency and
leukocytosis; Macrocytic: > 100 "m3; ... thalassemia
chronic alcoholism, methanol poisoning
MCH(Mean Normal range is Calculated weight of hemoglobin in the
Corpuscular Hb 27 - 32 picograms average circulating RBC
Concentration) MCH = HGBIRBC x 10 (Normochromic: 27
-32 pg)
• Hypochromic: < 27 pg, Hyperchromic: >
32pg
-
MCHC(Mean Normal range Is Average concentration of Hb in a given volume May be decreased
Corpuscular Hb 32-36% of packed cells whenMCVis
Concentration) MCHC = HGBIHCT x 100 (Normochromic: decreased; increases
330- 370 giL) limHed to amount of
• Hypochromic: < 330 giL -> hemolytic Hgb that will fit inside
anemia; aRBC
• Hyperchromic: > 370 giL -> polycythemia
vera, malignancy, leukemia, rheumatoid
arthritis
RBC Microscope determinations from Wrighfs
morphology stained peripheral blood smear; Microcytosis:
small MCV, Macrocytosis: large MCV,
Poikilocytosis: different shapes
WBCcount 4,300 and 10,800 Absolute quantification of total circulating May be increased
(Leukocyte WBC/unit volume blood wHh infections,
count) • Leukocytosis: t total WBC count -> inflammation,
infection, inflammation, leukemia, bacterial cancer, leukemia,
infection decreased wHh
• Leukopenia: .J, total WBC count -> some medications,
aplastic anemia, pemicious anemia, severe some autoimmune
infections, viral infections conditions, some
severe infections,
bone marrow failure
WBC Normal PMNs is Neutrophilia -> Hodgkin's disease, infection
differential 55-80%. Lymphocytosis -> pertussis, mono, mumps,
count Normal measles, TB
-cytosis/-philia= lymphocytes is Monocytosis -> chronic infection, leukemia,
t -penia = .J, 25-33% protozoan infection
Normal for Eosinophilia -> allergies, parasitic infections,
monocytes is scarlet fever
3-7% Basophilia -> polycythemia vera, leukemia,
chicken or small pox
Platelet count 150,000-350,000/ Absolute quantification of circulating
cmm thrombocytes/volume
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Test Interpretation
CBC - The Complete Blood Count (CBC) is one of the most common tests ordered by most provider. It is a
routine test used to evaluate the blood and general health.
RBC Count -The RBC count is the number of RBCs in a cubic millimeter of blood. The RBCs ara the cells
produced in the bone marrow that carry oxygen to your tissues. The normal range is 4.5- 5.9 million/mm3 for
men and 4.0-5.3 million/mm3 for women. A person with a significanUy low RBC count can have symptoms of
fatigue, shortness of breath, and appear pale in color. A low RBC count can be due to progression of illness
or to certain medications, or both. A decrease in the RBC count usually causes a decrease in the hemoglobin
and hematocrit values.
WBC Count -The WBC count is the number of WBCs in a cubic millimeter of blood. The primary function
of these cells is to prevent and fight infections. There are many different types of white blood cells that play
specific roles in fight infections. These specific types of WBCs can be measured in lha white cell differential.
Normal WBC count is from 4,300 to 10,800. The WBC count can be decreased for a variety of reasons:
certain medications decease the production of WBCs in the bone marrow, minor viral infections which you
may not even be aware of, stress, and opportunistic infections. Values markedly decreased should be cause
for concern, since during this situation one is more susceptible to other infections.
Hemoglobin -Oxygen is carried to the tissues via hemoglobin in the RBC. A normal hemoglobin level is 14.0-
18.0 g/dl for men and 12.0-16.0 g/dl for women. Any drug which causes a suppression of the bone marrow will
decrease the hemoglobin level. In most cases it's a matter of balancing the effects of the drug with its potential
side effects. When tha side effects become too great, either the drug must be removed or the dose reduced to
a tolerable level.
Hematocrit -The hematocrit (HCT) is the percent of the cellular components in your blood to the fluid or blood
plasma. This test is one of the truest markers of anemia. Normal values for men are 40- 54% and for women
37-47"Ao.Adecrease in hematocrit is always seen with a decrease in the hemoglobin. These two values are
linked to one another.
MCV -The mean cell volume or MCV is the most important of the RBC indices. It is a measure of the average
size of the RBC. Normal MCV levels are 80-100. Vitamin 812 and Folic Acid deficiencies cause increases in
MCV.
The other 2 indices are not so important. They are tha MCH and the MCHC and are used to help diagnose
various anemias and leukemias.
Platelets - Platelets are cellular fragments which are necessary for lha blood to clot. When activated by
"trauma," platelets migrate to the s~e of injury where they become "sticky," adhering to the injured s~ and
subsequenUy used in the developing fibrin clot (scab). Normal platelet values are 150,000-350,000.
White Cell Differential- The wh~ cell differential counts 100 white cells and differentiates them by type.
This gives a percent of the different kinds of white cells in relation to one another. The threa main types are:
polymorphonuclear cells (or PMNs), lymphocytes, and monocytes. PMNs are increased during bacterial
Infections while lymphocytes are decreased with viral infections. Increased monocytes are sometimes seen
in chronic infections. Normal percent of PMNs is 55-80%, 25-33% Is the normal number of lymphocytes, and
3-7% is normal for monocytes.
Liver function Tests -Liver Function Tests include 5-6 individual tests which collectively can help determine
the status of ones liver, detect liver damage or disease. Elevated liver enzymes are most often caused by
certain medications or hepatitis. Therefore compound factors can be at work. The names of lhasa liver
function tests include SGOT, SGPT, alkaline phosphate, total bilirubin and LDH.
Kidney Function Tests - Two tests which measure kidney function are the BUN and creatinine. The
usefulness of these tests usually relates to toxi~ of the kidneys. Hence kidney function is mon~ored in this
way. Normal BUN levels are 10-20 mg/dl. Normal levels of creatinine are 0.6-1.2 mg/dl.
ALT- the enzyme mainly found in the liver and is the ideal test for detecting hepatitis and evaluating patient
who has symptoms of a liver disorder.
ALP - an enzyme related to the bile ducts; often increased when they are blocked. It helps check for liver
disease or damage to the liver.
AST - an enzyme found in the liver and a few other places, particularly the heart and other muscles in the
body. AST test is requested with several other tests to help evaluate a patient who has symptoms of a liver
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Test lntepretation (cont.)
Amylase • amylase is an enzyme that is secreted in the mouth by the salivary glands and also in the
pancreas. It can be an early warning sign of acute Pancreatitis when elevated. DOL can cause problems with
the pancreas in a small number of patients taking the drug. Normal amylase levels are 25-125 milliunits/ml.
Cholesterol - Normal cholesterol levels are 150-250 mg/dl.
CPK • CPK or CK is an enzyme that's found in the brain and the muscles of the body. Strenuous exercise
as well as a heart attack can cause increases in CPK. This makes clear the point of evaluating an abnormal
test result in the context of other factors. Myopathy, dysfunction/distress with the muscles, can sometimes be
confirmed with an elevated CPK. Normal levels of this enzyme are 12-80 milliunits/ml (30 degrees) or 55-170
milliunits/ml (37 degrees). Values will be slightly lower for women.
Total bilirubin • measures all the yellow bilirubin pigment in the blood. Another test, direct bilirubin, measures
a form made in the liver and is often requested with total bilirubin in infants with jaundice.
Albumin- measures the main protein made by the liver and tells how well the liver is making this protein.
Blood Enzyme Tests
ALP
Enzyme
Alkaline phosphatase
Bone
Liver
Placenta
Source
1'ALP
S1gnlf1cance
Primary biliary tract disorders

Bone disorders (osteoblastic)
-I-ALP
Malnutrition
Hypophosphatasia
-
Intestine Healing fractures Hypothyroidism
Malignant tissue Paget's disease
ALT- alanine Liver (99%) 1'ALT
aminotransferase Heart Liver disease
SGPT - serum glutamate- Muscle Myocardial Infarction (MI)
pyruvate transaminase Kidney Skeletal muscle disease
AST - aspartate Liver, 1'AST

aminotransferase Heart, Hepatobiliary inflammation
Skeletal Muscle Myocardial pathology
Cirrhosis; Neoplasm
Skeletal muscle condition
CGT- gamma glutamyl Liver 1'CGT

transferase Kidney Liver disorders: all forms
Hepatotoxic drugs- ETOH (alcoholics), Acetaminophen:
Diabetes mellitus, Renal disease, Neurological disorders
LDH or LD - lactate LDH, Heart, RBCs 1'LDH

dehydrogenase LDH, Heart, RBCs Hematological conditions, liver inflammation or disorders,
LDH, Lungs disseminated cancer, cardiopulmonary conditions,
LDH, Liver, Sk. muscular pathology
Muscle
LDH, Liver, Sk.
Muscle
CK - creatine kinase CK, Brain, smooth 1'CK
CPK- creatine muscle, Gl, Myocardial Infarction, skeletal muscle abnormalities,
phosphokinase genitourinary trauma, severe exercises, cholesterol lowering
CK,. Cardiac muscle medication, brain trauma
CK3 Cardiac, Sk.
Muscle
.
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- Vital Signs, Common Labs, Interpretation
Selected Conditions Labs

WESTERN MEDICINE
Allergic Reactions Rheumatoid Arthritis

o Eosinphilia, increased total lgG o Rheumatoid factor- lgM type
o RAST testing - sneezing, itchy eyes, runny/ o N/N anemia
congested nose, swollen sinuses, coughing, and o ESR, CRP, & other acute phase reactant proteins
wheezing may be increased
o Involves PIP joint & MCP joints
Atherosclerosis
,- o Cholesterol (HDL, LDL, VLDL) SLE (Lupus)
o Triglycerides, glucose, uric acid, thyroxine o ANA or FANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)
o Anti-DNA (only do this if ANNFANA is positive)
Bacterial Infections o CBC - N/N anemia, leukocytopenia,
o Neutrophilia, high total WBC lymphocytopenia
o Possible thrombocytopenia
Bone Cancer o UA- hematuria, proteinuria, casts
• Anemia is usually normocytic anemia
o Elevated serum ALP; also indicative of Thyroid Disease
osteomalacia or celiac sprue o Free T4, T3
o TSH - best test for general screen
Hepatitis o THBR (thyroid hormone binding ratio)
o AST, ALT, ALP; leukopenia, bilirubinuria o Serum calcium, PTH
o Specific serological viral markers for individual
types Viral Infections
o Anti-HAV (lgM), HbsAg (surface antigen), Anti- o Lymphocytosis (normal 20-40%)
HCV, Anti-HBc (core antigen) o Possible decreased WBC count or neutrophils
(neutropenia)
Kidney Function
o BUN, albumin, globulins, uric acid, creatine
Metastatic Cancer
o Check with levels of enzymes are highest
o Increase WBC, ALP, pancytopenia
• Consider bone scan
Mononucluceis
o Leukocytosis, lymphocytes comprise > 50%
o (+) HA monspot, anti-VCA lgM, lgG
Multiple Myeloma
o lgG (monocional antibody), Rouleaux formation,
Bence-Janes proteins
o Increased total protein, increase globulin,
decreased NG ratio
• Definitive bone marrow aspiration
Myocardial Infarction
o SGOT, LDH, CPK
Obstructive Liver Disease

o Bilirubin (best) -total, indirect, or direct
o ALP (best)
o ALT (mild increase) AST (mild increase)
o CGT/GGTP (increase), LDH if severe
Prostate Cancer
o Digital Rectal Exam (ORE)
o PSA- may also be increased in benign prostatic
hypertrophy (BPH)
o May be falsely elevated post-prostatic massage/
exam

WARNING SIGNS Warnings According to Conditions
Warning Signs of Cancer (General) Ovarian

• Insidious onset with no known mechanism of injury • General abdominal discomfort and/or pain (gas,
• A change in bowel or bladder habits indigestion, pressure, swelling, bloating, cramps)
• A sore that does not heal • Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or frequent urination
• Unusual bleeding or discharge from any place • Loss of appetite
• A lump in the breast or other parts of the body • Feeling of fullness even after a light meal
• Chronic indigestion or difficutty in swallowing • Weight gain or loss with no known reason
• Obvious changes in a wart or mole • Abnormal bleeding from the vagina
• Persistent coughing or hoarseness
Colon and Rectal
Prostate A change in bowel habits
A need to urinate frequenUy, especially at night Diarrhea, constipation or feeling that the bowel does
Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine not empty completely
Inability to urinate Blood (efther bright red or very dark) in the stool
Weak or interrupted flow of urine Stools that are narrower than usual
Painful or burning urination General abdominal discomfort (frequent gas pains,
Painful ejaculation bloating, fullness and/or cramps)
Blood in urine or semen Weight loss with no known reason
Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or Constant tiredness
upper thighs Vomiting
Bladder Thyroid
• Blood in the urine • A lump in the front of the neck near the Adam's apple
-
• Burning with urination • Hoarseness or difficulty speaking in a normal voice
• Bladder spasms/pain • Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck
• Intense urge to urinate • Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Pain in the throat or neck
Skin
• A sore that does not heal Stomach
• A new growth A loss of appetite
• Spread of pigment from the border of a spot to Difficulty swallowing, particularly difficulty that
surrounding skin increases over time
• Redness or a new swelling beyond the border Vague abdominal fullness
• Change in sensation-itchiness, tenderness or pain Nausea and vomiting
• Change in the surface of a mole - scaliness, oozing, Vomiting blood
bleeding or the appearance of a bump or nodule Abdominal pain
Excessive belching
Breast Breath odor
• Lump or mass in breast(s) Excessive gas (flatus)
• Enlarged lymph nodes (lumps) in the armpit(s) Weight loss
• Nipple symptoms: bleeding or discharge, retraction, A decline in general health
elevation, eczema Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals
• Skin symptoms: dimpling, redness, edema (swelling),
ulceration Uterine
• Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge, including
Lung in women older than 40: extremely long, heavy or
• Nagging cough frequent episodes of bleeding
• Coughing up blood • Difficult or painful urination
• Recurrent attacks of pneumonia or bronchitis • Pain during intercourse
• Chest and arm pain • Lower abdominal pain or cramping in the pelvic area
• Unexplained weight loss
• Increased shortness of breath upon exertion The ABCD Rule for Early Detection of Melanoma
• Increase in the amount of sputum Almost everyone has moles. The vast majority of moles
• Swelling of the face and arms are perfectty harmless. A change in a mole's appearance
is a warning sign to your patient to get it checked by their
Liver general practitioner. Here is the simple ABCO rule to
Pain in the upper abdomen on the right side; the pain help you remember the important signs of melanoma and
may extend to the back and shoulder other skin cancers.
Swollen abdomen (bloating)
Weight loss • A Is for ASYMMETRY: One-half of a mole or
Loss of appetite and feelings of fullness birthmark does not match the other.
Weakness or feeling very tired • B Is for BORDER: The edges are irregular, ragged,
Nausea and vomiting notched or blurred.
Yellow skin and eyes and dark urine from jaundice • C Is for COLOR: The color is not the same all over,
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Fever but may have differing shades of brown or black,
sometimes with patches of red, white or blue.
Leukemia • D Is for DIAMETER: The area is larger than 6
• Fevers or night sweats millimeters (the size of a pencil eraser) or is growing
• Frequent infections larger.
• Feeling weak or tired
• Headache
• Bleeding and bruising easily
• Pain in the bones or joints
• Swelling or discomfort in the abdomen
• Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck or armpit
• Weight loss
Source: National Cancer Institute; www.cancer.gov and the American Cancer Society; www.cancer.org
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Red Flag Warnings WARNING SIGNS
Red Flag Cases to Refer to a Physician
Here is a list of the more common conditions lhat require immediate or prompt referral to a Western medical
doclor or lreatment facility. Remember that when urgenlly referring a patient to a hospital, a practitioner must
make direct voice-to-voice contacl with the person who will receive the patient.
• Sudden chest pain (coronary artery occlusion, • Redness in the whites of the eye, especially
spontaneous pneumothorax, pulmonary with pain and alteration of vision (may be benign,
embolism, dissecting thoracic aneurysm} but could be uveitis, glaucoma, or a foreign body
• Persistent cough (could be benign, such as in the eye}
postnasal drip or even acid reflux, but might be • Change In level of consciousness (impending
lung cancer, lymphoma, heart failure, pleural or actual stroke, diabetic coma, intracerebral
effusion, etc.} bleeding from ruptured cerebral aneurysm or
• Severe abdominal pain (appendicitis, ruptured trauma, brain tumor, hydrocephalus, others}
duodenal or gastric ulcer, acute pancreatitis, • Pain with weight loss (possible cancer, often
Chrohn's disease or ulcerative colttis with missed by practitioners in the earty stages when
intestinal rupture or abscess, acute cholecystitis, it can still be cured}
acute diverticulitis, or many other conditions} • Suspicious breast lumps; abdominal masses;
• Upper Gl or lower Gl bleeding (bleeding axillary, neck or groin masses (may be cancer}
duodenal or gastric ulcer, ulcerative colitis, • Vaginal bleeding after menopause, or
gastrointestinal cancer, bleeding from intestinal excessive bleeding before menopause (may
polyps or vascular malfomnations, esophageal or be benign, but might be cancer, large fibroids,
gastric varices, or many other conditions} endometriosis}
• New onset of severe headaches (always • New onset of neurological symptoms such as
worrisome; could be any number of severe weakness, numbness, visual changes, sudden
neurological conditions, possibly a brain tumor} mood swings, irrational or reckless behavior
• Impending or actual gangrene of a finger, toe (could be a degenerative disease, brain infection,
or foot in a patient (advanced arteriosclerosis, stroke, cancer, etc.}
diabetes mellitus, Raynaud's disease or • Fever of unknown origin
syndrome, or many other possible causes} • Frequent episode of dininess or light-
• Tender swelling In a calf or thigh (impending headedness (may be benign, but might be an
or actual deep thrombophlebitis, with the risk of impending stoke, heart trouble, or possible brain
potentially fatal pulmonary embolism} tumor}
• Unexplained weight loss or failure to thrive in a
nomnal fashion
This list is necessarily incomplete and cannot take into account every conceivable urgent clinical situation you
might encounter. Cancer in any form is best treated in conjunction with a Western physician or hospital, and a
TCM practitioner who takes on the role of primary provider of a cancer patient can expose himself or herself
to medical liability. Of course, there is much that Chinese medicine can do to improve the outcome of Western
medical cancer treatments and reduce the morbidity of such modalities as chemotherapy and radiation.
More Red Flags According to Body Systems
Cancer • Persistent night pain Miscellaneous • Fever or night sweats

• Constant pain anywhere in body • Recent severe emotional disturbances
• Unexplained weight loss • Swelling or redness in any joint
• Loss of appetite (without history of injury)
• Unusual lumps or growth • Pregnancy
Cardiovascular • Shortness of breath Neurological • Changes in hearing

• Dizziness • Frequent or severe headaches
• Pain or feeling of heaviness in the (without history of injury)
chest • Problems with swallowing or changes
• Pulsating pain anywhere in the body in speech
• Constant and severe pain in lower • Changes in vision (blurriness, loss
leg or arm of sight)
• Discolored or painful feet • Problems with balance, coordination,
• Swelling (without history of injury) or falling
• Fainting spells
Gastrointestinal/ • Frequent or severe abdominal pain • Sudden weakness
Genitourinary • Frequent heartburn or indigestion
• Frequent nausea or vomiting
• Change in or problems with bladder
function
• Unusual menstrual irregularities
It's good to remember the old adage, "If in doubt, check it out.- Talk with a Western doctor if you are uncertain
about what is going on with one of your patients and are concerned it might be serious or even potentially life-
threatening.
Source: Bruce Robinson, Acupuncture Today.com and Stith, J. S, S. A. Sahnnann, K.K Dixion, and B.J. Norton, Ciurriculum to
prepare diagnostics in physical therapy. J. Phys. Ther. Educ. 9:50, 1995
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WESTERN MEDICINE CPR
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The ABC's of CPR
Establish responsiveness: Gently shake the victim and shout, "Are you
OK?" If the person answers;
Call911 or have someone with you call911; If the person is unresponsive

or conscious and showing signs of a stroke or heart attack;
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If&
Immediately initiate the ABCs of life support:
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A-Airway- Open Airway: If the person is unresponsive, open the airway
as soon as you've called 911. If the victim has no head or neck injuries,
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gently till the head back by lifting the chin with one hand and pushing
down on the forehead with the other. Place your ear near the mouth and
listen and feel for breath while looking at the chest to see if it is rising and
falling.
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B-Breaths- Check Breath: If the person is not breathing normally, give
two rescue breaths. Keeping the victim's head tilted, pinch the nose
closed and place your mouth around their mouth. Give two slow, full
breaths (about two seconds each), while watching to see that the chest
rises with each breath. After delivering two breaths, check for signs of
circulation, such as breathing, coughing, movement or responsiveness.
,..,
Keeping the head tilted, once again place your ear near the mouth and
listen, feel, and look for signs of breathing while you watch for movement.
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C-Chest- Compressions: If no pulse is detected, begin chest
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compressions immediately. Place the heel of one hand in the center of
the chest (right between the nipples), with the heel of the second hand
on top. Position your body directly over your hands, elbows locked. Give
15 compressions by pushing the breastbone down about two inches,
allowing the chest to return to normal between compressions. Use
the full weight of your body and DO NOT bend your elbows. After 15
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compressions, make sure the victim's head Is tilted, and give two
more rescue breaths. Repeat this "pump and blow" cycle three more
times. for a total of 60 compressions.
Reassess for signs of circulation

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If no signs of circulation, repeat the pump-and-blow cycle until circulation
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resumes or help arrives.
When performing CPR, keep in mind that the person you are working
on is clinically dead: You cannot make the situation any worse, Don't be
afraid to put your whole weight behind each compression -a cracked rib
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can be repaired, dead brain cells cannot.
Where to find a course

Call 1-877-AHA-4CPR or visit www.americanheart.org/cpr. Or, call your
local American Heart Association office for a list of training sites. Some
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Examination Forms PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
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acupuncturists with advanced training in clinical skills and education regarding primary care as it relates
to neuromusculoskeletal disorders. The program is accredited by the National Board of Acupuncture
Orthopaedics. For more information www.lemereducation.com.
Head Examination
Patient Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Diagnosis: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Examiner: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Vital Signs: Pulse: Blood Pressure: -· J ··- L R Respiration: Temperature: ___ _

Inspection/Palpation:
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P= Pain
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X = Trigger Points
B =Bleeding
S =Swelling
c = Contusion
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F =Fracture
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XII.
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Mental Status (FOGS): Family Hx: Orientation: _ General Info:_ _____ Spelling:_~
Central Nervous System, SENSOR'(:___ i Vibration L R ' Stereognosis L R __ .. _ 'ToPo!!nosis R
: T Pain L R :Temperature L R 2-Point L R
Circ~ : :~~f9ical : MOTOR: J Drift ~ ... R : G~_ip_ ...R . !oe ~-- .~
COORDINATION: I Finger to Nose ' Rapid Movement Balance
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PHYSICAL TESTS
Test Name Structures Descnpt1on of Test Pos1t1ve Test
ANKLE
Anterior Drawer Anterior Patient in sitting or supine position, knee flexed and Anterior shift of the foot relative to the
Test Talofibular relaxed, examiner stabilizes the tibia and fibula and stabilized tibia/fibula, if lateral side
Ligament, Medial grasps the foot or calcaneus, examiner draws the of ankle translates forward, lateral
Deltoid ligament foot anteriorly. ligament damage is suspected, if
both medial and lateral sides of the
ankle translate forward, damage is
suspected to the deltoid ligament
as well.
External Rotation Distal Patient seated, knee hanging from edge of bed, Pain between tibia and fibula either
Test tibiofibular joint examiner holds foot with ankle in slight dorsiflexion, anteriorly or posterior.
(syndesmosis) examiner passively externally rotates the tower leg
slowly but forcefully.
Distal Tibiofibular Distal Tibiofibular Patient in seated, leg hanging over edge of bed, Compression Test-pain on
Compression joint examiner applied a compression force to both compression, indicating a problem
Test malleoli of the same ankle (squeezing them together), with the syndesmosis at the distal
Examiner may ALSO apply an anterior force to one tibiofibular joint. Shear Test-
and a posterior force on the other malleoJus, shearing Pain on shear and/or significant
them gen~y. displacement, ind~ng possible
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liaament ruoture.
Homan's sign DVT Examiner passively dorslflexes ankle with knee Pain In calf suggests possible ovr.
(Test for DVT) extended. Other signs and symptoms must
be taken into consideration, history,
coloration, pulses and swellinQ.
Posterior Drawer Posterior Patient in sitting or supine position, knee flexed and Posterior shift of the foot relative
Test talofibu/ar relaxed, examiner stabilizes the tibia and fibula and to the stabilized tibia/fibula, if
ligament, medial grasps the foot or calcaneus, examiner pushes the lateral side of ankle translates
deltoid ligament foot posterior, examining for change of position of the backward, lateral ligament damage
(posterior ankle relative to the tibia and fibula. is suspected, if both medial and
elements) lateral sides of the ankle translate
backward, damage is suspected to
the deltoid ligament as well.
Tatar TiH Test Calcaneofibular Patient in side lying or supine, foot and ankle relaxed, Laxity and elicited pain.
ligament, medial knee bent. Foot is placed into goo relative to the tibia;
deltoid ligament talus is tilted from side to side into adduction and
(middle element) abduction. If foot is plantar flexed, the ATF is more
likely to be tested.
Thompson's Sign Achilles Tendon Patient lies prone or kneels in a chair, foot and ankle Absence of plantar flexion when calf
ropture relaxed, examiner squeezes calf muscle. is squeezed.
Tinel's Sign Anterior branch Examiner taps on the peripheral nerve being tested, Anterior branch of deep peroneal
of deep peroneal anterior branch of the deep peroneal nerve-anterio nerve-parasthesia on dorsum of foot,
neNe, Posterior portion of ankle (dorsum of foot), slightly lateral to posterior tibial nerve-parasthesia on
tibial nerve the EHL tendon, posterior tibial nerve-behind medial plantar aspect of foot.
malleoJi, tap for 30 sec.
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Ankle & Foot Examination

Patient Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: _ _ _ _ _ __
~ ~ ~ ~~ _ -~----- Examiner:
VItal Signs: Pulse: __ Blood Pressure:__i__ L R Respiration: _ _ Temperature: _ _
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~ Inspection/Palpation:
!P=Pain
1X = Trigger Points
I B = Bleeding
I
1
Muscle Testlng/Myotomes:
Muse~
J:!amslrings.(L.5):_.~-- _L
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S=Swelllng I
c
= Contusion '
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1 L = Laceration I ~.=,.os ~';ntJ~ +-'
1 H=Hot '
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~ Range of Motion:
Tensor Fascia Lots CL5l
Activity Nonnal Active I Passive Gluteus MlniMed CL5l
Adductors L4
Plantar Flexion 50 libialis Anterior L4\
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Dorsiflexion 20 libialis Posterior L4
-~ - - - - - 45-60
~-~1S:.3a-
I Great Toe Extensjon .

i Great Toe Flexion
·-··- 70
45
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Nerve Supply (Skin):

Anterior Posterior
L4 Saphanouo~ 1Saphe perftclal---

Peronoal
82
110, . ,5'
IIOep Sural -~~-- •

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Peroneal Tlbla{'W L5
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Dorsalis Pedis
Post. libial
Orthopedic:
Neurological:
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PHYSICAL TESTS
CERVICAL
Cranial Nerve Cranial Nerves CN1: (olfactory): Smell coffee or a similar substance Inability to perform actions above.
Tests with eyes closed.
CN2: (optic): Read something with one eye closed.
CN3, 4, 6: Eye movements note any ptosis.
M
CNS: (trigeminal): Contract muscles of mastication

(masseter and temporalis).
CN7: (facial): Move eyebrows up and down, purse
lips, bare teeth; Bell's Palsy common - esp. if patient
unable to whistle or wink on one side.
CN8: (auditory): Have patient repeat what you say
with eyes closed.
CN9: Patient swallows.
CN10: (vagus): Patient swallows.
CN11: (spinal accessory): Have patient contract
SCM.
CN12: Patient sticks out tonaue & moves leftlrioht.
Distraction Test IVF, IV Disc, Patient in sitting, lying or standing position. Examiner Reduction of radicular symptoms.
Spinal nerve root places one hand under chin, the other under the
occiput and provides an axial traction to the head.
If symptoms are referred to the shoulder, a further

reduction in symptoms can be achieved by abducting
the arms while traction is applied.
Spurling's Test Cervical Patient seated. First stage, examiner provides a Radicular pain which peripheralizes
Foramen, IVF compression force on the head in neutral. Second on the side when the head is flexed
stage, patient extends head and examiner applies sideways or rotated. Traction should
axial compression. Third stage, patient extends head alleviate the peripheral symptoms.
and rotates to unaffected side first, then affected side
while examiner applies axial compression.
Spurling's version simply applies axial compression

with side flexion, first to the unaffected side, then to
the affected side.
Hautant's Test Vertebral artery Patient sits, f01ward flexes both arms to 90", closes If arms move when neck is NOT
eyes and examiner watches for any loss of arm rotated, cause is non-vascular. If
position, Patient rotates or extends and rotated neck wavering of arms occurs with cervical
while holding arm position and eyes are closed again, motion (rotation), likely vascular
hold each position for 10-30 sec. roblem to brain.
Hoffman's Sign Upper Motor Patient lying, sitting or standing position. Examiner IP joint of thumb on hand flexes.
Neuron Lesion holds patient's middle finger and gently "fficks" the
distal ohalanx.
Romberg's Test Upper Motor Patient standing. Ask patient to close eyes and Patient begins to sway excessively or
Neuron Lesion remain still for 30 seconds. loses balance.
Stability -lateral Dens integrity Patient in supine position. Supporting the occiput, Soft end feel, cord signs, lump-in-
Shear Test- examiner places radial side of 2nd MCP on throat feeling, excessive movement
Coronal Stability transverse processes of atlas, on one side and on or reproduction of patient symptoms.
axis on other side, Examiner stabilizes the axis while **Pain is a normal sensation and
roviding a lateral force on the Atlas and occiput. does not indicate a positive test**
Stability- Alar Alar Ugament Patient sitting, clinician fixes C2 using a grip over the More than 20-30 degrees of rotation
Ligament lamina. Clinician rotates the head. indicates damaged contra lateral alar
Rotational Test ligament.
If excessive rotation occurs

ipsilaterally to the side of excessive
lateral flexion in the lateral flexion
test, this points to alar ligament
damage. If the excessive motions
are in opposite directions, this
suggests "oint instability at CO-C1.
Stability- Anterior Atlanto-axial joint With the patient supine, the clinician fixes C2. Excessive movement. cord signs,
translation- atlas symptom reproduction.
on axis (using thumb pressure over the anterior aspect of the
transverse processes) and then lifts the head and
atlas vertical! .
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Stability- Sharp- Transverse Patient flexes head and neck in seated position. Relief of patient's symptoms, relief of
Purser Test- Ligament of C1-2 Examiner places on hand over patient's forehead cord signs, Clunk of posterior slide of
Saggital Stability and stabilizes C2 posteriorly at the spinous process occiput (less reliable).
with thumb of other hand, examiner applies a gentle
posterior force to patient's forehead.
Stability-Alar Alar ligament Patient supine head in neutral, examiner stabilizes Significant side flexion possible in
Ligament Side C2 with wide pinch grip around spinous process ALL three positions.
Flexion Test and lamina, Examiner attempts to side flex head
away from side being stabilized (ie. contralateral
side flexion).
REPEAT test in flexion and extension of upper

C-spine.
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PHYSICAL TESTS
Test Name Structures Oescnpt10n of Test Postttve Test
Stability-Anterior- Atlanto-occipital Patient supine, dinician applies a posterior force Excessive movement, cord signs.
atlanto...accipital joint bilaterally to the anterolateral aspect of the transverse
'oint rocesses of the atlas and axis on occiout.
Stability- Tectoral Patient supine, examiner applies traction to the Pain or paresthesia, cord signs.
Distraction membrane, occiput, if no symptoms, reposition head in flexion
Test-Longitudinal Upper cervical and reapplies traction.
StabiUtv li~Sments.
Stability-Posterior Atlanto-Occipital Patient supine, dinician applies an anterior force Excessive Movement, cord signs.
Test-Atlanta- Joint bilaterally to the atlas and axis on the occiput.
occioital 'oint
Upper Limb Median Nerve, Patient in supine lying position. Scapular depression Reproduction of patient's symptoms,
Tension Test C5, C6, C7, and shoulder abduction to 11 oo without rotation. significant differences between sides.
(Genera) Anterior Forearm supination and wrist extension are applied.
Interosseous The fingers and thumb are also extended. Finally,
Nerve the elbow is moved into full extension. An additional
sensitizing motion that can be used is cervical side
flexion to the contralateral side.
Upper limb Median Nerve, Patient lying supine. Shoulder depression and slight Reproduction of patient's symptoms,
Tension Test Musculocutaneous abduction (10°) with full lateral rotation. Position significant differences between sides.
Mwe,
(Median Nerve) AxiNary Nerve forearms into supination with wrist extension and
extend the thumb and fingers. Elbow is then moved
into extension. The test can be sensitized further
by side flexing the cervical spine to the contralateral
side.
Upper limb Radial Nerve Patient lying supine. Shoulder depression and slight Reproduction of patient's symptoms,
Tension Test abduction (10°) with full medial rotation. Position significant differences between sides.
(Radial Nerve) forearm into pronation with wrist flexion and ulnar
deviation and flex the thumb and fingers. Elbow
is then moved into extension. The test can be
sensitized further by side flexing the cervical spine to
the contralateral side.
Upper limb Ulnar Nerve, Patient lying supine. Shoulder depression and Reproduction of patient's symptoms,
Tension Test CB, T1 abduction (90°) in lateral rotation with elbow flexion, significant differences between sides.
(Uinar-ULTT4) as though they were placing their hand on their ear.
Position forearms into pronation with wrist extension
and radial deviation and extend the thumb and
fingers. The test can be sensitized further by side
flexing the cervical spine to the contralateral side.
Cervical Proprioceptors in Use ROM measure at start to measure position then N/A
kineasthesia cervical spine move patient out of position and ask them to go back
to the start position. Record amount of change from
initial and final measure.
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Examination Forms
Neck Examination
Patient Name: _____________________ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Diagnosis: Examiner:
Vital Signs: Pulse: __ Blood Pressure:______L_ L R Respiration: _ _ Temperature:
P= Pain
X = Trigger Points
1 B = Bleeding
S =Swelling
C = Contusion
l = Laceration
H= Hot
Range of Motion:
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Activity Normal Active
Muscle Testing/Myotomes:
Muscle Strength -
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Flexion 50 ~ __ ~
_L_B
~rarBeiid-- 1 -- -{%--- -- ~~~e?~~iC4,J!,,____+--+--
Left Lateral Bend 45 Trapezius (C3-4)
Right Rotation
Left Rotation
80
80
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-RhOmboid <C5)
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C1
I--_ StemaLLC.lH!J _____ _

! Deffoid: (C5-6)
I Anterior
Middle
--POsterior ---
suoras-iliatus (C5l
Teres Minor CS-6
lnfras inatus C5-6
Subscapularis C5-6
_Teres M@iQr:{C~} ____ _
Coracobrachialis (C6-7
I'f-j-·'!'J~n~·s~t[JExElt~en~s~ours~(:BCt7)':::::t·:~·-
Fir10er Flexors CS
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I _I njeri)SSei_ (T1)
Orthopedic: _ _ _ _ _ __
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Neurological:
Gait: Special: _ _ _ _ _ __
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PHYSICAL TESTS
ELBOW
Lateral Lateral Patient seated. Examiner stabilizes elbow with one Pain at the lateral epicondyle.
Epicondylitis Test Epicondylitis hand, thumb resting on lateral epicondyle. Patient
1 (Cozen's Test) actively makes a fist, pronates the forearm, radially
deviates, and then extends the wrtst. Examiner
applies a force to the wrist, resisting the above
motions.
Lateral Lateral Patient seated. Examiner palpates the lateral Pain at the lateral epicondyle is
~=~:~!~~1Test
Epicondylitis, epicondyle while passively pronating the forearm, positive for lateral epicondylitis or
Radial Nerve flexing the wrist fully and extending the elbow. radial nerve compression.
Lateral Lateral Patient seated. Examiner resists extension of the Pain over the lateral epicondyle.
Epicondylitis Test Epicondylitis 3rd digit distal to the PIP joint, stressing extensor
~e~~nnis Elbow carpi digitorum.
- Medial
Pinch Grip Test

Medial
Epicondylitis Test Epicondylitis
Anterior
interosseous
nerve
Patient seated. Examiner palpates medial
epicondyle while the forearm is passively supinated
and the elbow and wrist are extended.
Patient is asked to pinch tip of the index finger
together with the tip of the thumb.
Pain over medial epicondyle.
Patient is unable to touch tip-to-tip

and instead touches the pad of each
digit together. May indicate median
nerve or anterior interosseous nerve
pathology. May also be indicative
of pronator teres syndrome or
entraoment.
Posterolateral Olecranon Patient in supine position lying with arm overhead. Subluxation or clunk between 40-70°
Pivot-shift dislocation, Examiner grasps forearm at the elbow and proximal as elbow is flexed.
Apprehension subluxation, to the wrist. A slight supination force is applied to the
Test
=~~:::ateral forearm. Examiner flexes elbow while applying a
valaus force and axial comoression force.
Pronator Teres Pronator TellJs Patient sits with elbow flexed goo and supinated. Tingling or paresthesia in a median
Syndrome Test Examiner strongly resists active pronation while the nerve distribution.
elbow is activelY extended.
Wartenberg's Ulnar nerve Patient sitting with hands resting on table. Examiner Unable to adduct little finger indk:ates
Sign passively spreads fingers apart and asks the patient positive test for ulnar neuropathy.
to actively bring them-toaether.
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Patient Name: _____ _

Elbow Examination
______ Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Diagnosis: _______ _ Examiner: _______
Vital Signs: Pulse: __ Blood Pressure:____L__ L R Respiration: _ _ Temperature:
: P=Pain
X= Trigger Points
B =Bleeding
S =Swelling
C = Contusion
l =Laceration
F =Fracture
Range of Motion: Muscle Testing/Myotomes:

Muscle Strenath
Activity ' Normal Active Passive
Flexion 140-150
-:::lR
Extension 0-10 tTriceps/Ane<>neu_s{C7-,Il)
!Biceps/Brachialis (C5-6)
Sl.!I!!!!ation_ _----------------~--- __ _ iBrachioradialis C5-6
p_~r}-~_fft?n~-- -~o-~-~- !Supinator C6
[PronatorTeres CS-7
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ANlli:BRACHIAL
CUTANEOUS N.
MEDIAL
---ANTEBRACHIAL--
CUTANEOUS N. -1!1".- , I
ULNAR NERVE- .'l
- MEDIAN N. -----
Orthopedic:
Neurological:
Antalgia: Special: ______________
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PHYSICAL TESTS
Test Name Structures Descnptlon of Test Pos1t1ve Test
Weber-Barstow
Maneuver

Hip Examination
Patient Name: Date:
Vital Signs: Pulse: Blood Pressure:_____[__ L R Respiration:_ _ Temperature:
Muscle Testing/Myotomes:
Muscle Strength
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Range of Motion:
Active Passive

Anterior Posterior
L1
l3
L5 Circumferential] L~ R 1
51
S2
Thigh _l
53
LS
Orthopedic:
Neurological:
Antalgia: Special: _ _ __
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PHYSICAL TESTS
KNEE
Anterior Drawer Anterior Cruc/ate Patient lying supine, with knee bent to 90", loot flat Greater than 6 mm of anterior tibial
Test Ugament, on testing surface. Examiner palpates posterior translation, soft •mushy" end feel.
posterolateral aspect of tibia and fibula, grasps tibia poste~orly
capsule, and draws nanteriol1y. Test is done In neutral, then
posteromedial repeated in lateral tibial rotation, then medial tibial
capsule, MCL, rotation to test two-plane instability.
Iliotibial Band,
posterior oblique
ligament,
arcus~
como/ex
Apley's Lateral and Patient ltes prone on the examining table, knees More pain on compression than
Compression medial menisci flexed go•, and soles of his feat are parallel to on distraction indicates a meniscal
Test the ceiling. Examiner places hands on the foot or injury rather than a ligament tear.
heel, prasses down firmly oo the lower limb, axially The location of injury can be hard to
loading It, and rotate tt back and forth thus applying a detennine.
comoressive a~ndlna Ioree to the meniscus.
Aptey's LCL, MCL, Patient lies prone on the examining table, knees More pain on distraction than on
Distraction Test ACL, PCL, ITB, flexed so•, and soles of his feet are paraltet to the compression indicates a ligamentous
Patellar tendon ceiling. Examiner places hands on the ankle and injury rather than a meniscal tear.
stabilizes the patient's thigh wHh their knee. Examiner The location of injury is determined
then lifts the tibta upwards, distracting the joint. and by lacatlon of psin.
rotates the tibia internal! and external!.
Lachman Test Anterior Cruciate Patient tying supine. Examiner holds patienfs knee Soft end feel, significant anterior
Ligament, and passively bends to 20-30° of flexion. Examiner translation.
Posterior Oblique stabilizes the anterior femur with outside hand and
Ugament, appties a P-A force to the posterior tibia with the
Alcuate-pop/itous inside hand.
complax
McMurray Test- Lateral Meniscus Patient in supine lying position, knee completely Clunk, snapping, or reproduction of
Lateral Meniscus flexed (heel to butt), examiner applies a varus patient's typical pain. Popping or
stress to the knee, medially rotates the tibia fully snapping is NOT necessary for a
and extends knee slowly feeling for any snapping or positive sign.
clicking, Indicating a lateral menlscal tear.
McMurray Test- Medial meniscus Patient in supine lying position, knee completety Clunk, snapping, or reproduction of
Medial Meniscus flexed (heel to butt), examiner applies a valgus patient's typical pain. Popping or
stress to the knee, laterally rotates the tibia fully snapping is NOT necessary for a
and extends knee slowly feeling for any snapping or positive sign.
clicking, indicating a medial meniscal tear.
Patellar Tap Test Knee Effusion Patient in supine position. Knee positioned in Separation of the thumb and
extension and relaxed. Examiner applies a thumb loreflnger due to fluid expsndlng
and toraflnger lightly to aach sida of the patella, the the area.
examiner then strokes downward on the suprapatellar
pouch with the other hand.
Posterior Drawer Posterior Patient lies supine, knee bent to goo, foot flat on Greater than 6 mm of posterior
Test Cruciate testing surface. Examiner palpates anterior aspect translation, soft "mushy" end feel.
Ugament of tibia and fibula, grasps tibia anteriorly and draws it
posteriorly. Test is done in neutral, then repeated in
lateral tibial rotation, then medial tibial rotation to test
two-plane instability.
Posterior Sag Single Plane Patient lies supine, hip flexed 45° and knee flexed to Tibia •sags" backward on femur
sign Posterior goo, foot flat on table. Examiner observes position of with gravity. Normally, the medial
Instability, PCL, tibia relative to femur. tibial plateau extends 1em anteriorly
Pasterior oblique beyond the femoral condyle when the
ligament, ACL knee is flexed 90". II this ste~ is
lost, the test is considered pOsitive.
QAngle Femoral/tibial Examiner ensures that the lower limbs are at a right In Males, Q angle is approximately
Measurement Blignment angle to a line drawn through both ASIS. On a single 10° (13e in Magee) and in females,
side, draw a line from AS IS through the mid-point of approximately 15e (18e In Magee).
the patella. Than draw a line from the midpoint of Increased Q angle may be indicative
the patella through the tibial tuberosity. The angle of femoral neck ante version and
between the two lines is the Q angle. lateral tibial torsion and may lead
to lateral tracking of the patella
(common). Oeueased Q angle
may be indicative of femoral neck
retroversion and medial tibial torsion
and this tends to centralize patellar
tracking.
Quadriceps PCL,joint Subject is supine wtth knee flexed to goo in the Contraction of the quadriceps muscle
Active Test capsule drawer-test position. The foot is stabilized by the in the PCL-deficlent knee results in
examiner, and the subject is asked to slide the foot an anterior shift of the tibia of >2mm.
entiy down the table.
Reverse Posterior Patient lying prone, knee flexed to 30e. Examiner Soft end feel and/or significant
Lachman Cruciate grasps tibia wfth one hand and stabilizes femur with posterior translation.
lt.iaamont the other. Examiner pulls tibia posteriorly.

PHYSICAL TESTS
Slocum Test Anterolateral Patient in supine lying, hip flexed 45° and knee First test-positive is movement
(AnterolateraV instability. bend 90°, test starts with 30° internal tibial rotation occurring primarily on the lateral
medial Instability) Anteromedial with examiner sitting on foot to stabilize, examiner portion of the knee. Second test-
instability, ACL, performs an anterior drawer test. This assesses positive is movement primarily on the
Posterolateral anterolateral instability. If positive, foot is moved into medial side of the knee.
capsule, 15" external tibial rotation and the test is repeated.
Arctuate-
Popliteus
complex, PCL,
LCL, ITB
Valgus (MCL) MCL Patient supine on the examination table. Flex the Excessive motion, joint gapping on
Stress Test knee to 30° over the side of the table, place 1 hand medial side.
about the lateral aspect of the knee, and grasp the
ankle with the other hand. Apply abduction (valgus)
stress to the knee. The test must also be performed
in full extension.
Varus (LCL) LCL Patient supine on the examination table. Flex the Excessive movement, pain
Stress Test knee to 30° over the side of the table, place 1 hand reproduction.
about the medial aspect of the knee, and grasp the
ankle with the other hand. Apply adduction (varus)
stress to the knee. The test must also be performed
in full extension.
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Knee Examination
Patient Name: Date :
Diagnosis : Examiner:
Vital Signs : Pulse: Blood Pressure: L R Respiration: Temperature:
P = Pain
X =Trigger Points Muscle Testing/Myotomes:
B =Bleeding Muscle Strength
S =Swelling
L R
C =Contusion >
L = Laceration Hamstrings_(LS):
H =Hot Medial
Lateral
Quadriceps (L2-4):
Re.cJus.fernori."-----
Vastus Lateralis
Range of Motion : Vastus Medialis
~L2-3)
Activity Active Passive Gracilislb3) __._
.._Flexion__
Extension
+-- Tensor Fascia Lata (L5)
Gluteus Min/Med (L5)
Medial Rotation Adductqrlil 4_)
Lateral Rotation Tibialis Anterio~
Tibialis Posterior (L4)
+
Peroneus Long/Brev ll 5)
Per.oll!!LLSJertiu.s (L~)
Gastrocnemius {81)
t
Anterior Posterior Soleus @1) ~-L_~
L3
[Circumferential +L H
R
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1~~i.~h
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SJ Calf
Obturator
i
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Squatting
Functional As-s
S uatti n & Sou~
"'mom1-. ' -1
Ascend Stairs 1
Descend Stairs
Saphenous Saphenous Running Straight Ahead
Running & Twisting
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J~g
Jumpmg & Full Squatting
LS
Orthopedic:
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., LS
Neurological :
Antalgia: Special :
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ACUPUN CTURE DESK REFEREN CE -

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PHYSICAL TESTS
Test Name Structures Descnptron of Test Posrtrve Test
LUMBAR
Anterior lumbar Anterior Spinal Patient in side lying position, hips flexed 70°, knees Reproduction of symptoms, .J///!Iii.•
Stability Test Stability flexed to 90°. Examiner palpates Spinous process significant motion compared to other
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at desired level and stabilizes SP above, examiner segments.
pushes patient's knees posteriorly along the line of e
the femur, lower segment moves posteriorly with
stabilized seament remainina tflexio!!1_
Bowstring Test Sciatic Nerve Perfonn a Straight Leg Raise, once dural stretch has Reproduction of symptoms.
been attained, the hip is maintained in position and
the knee is slightly flexed until stretch disappears,
examiner then pushes their thumb in to the popliteal ~
fossa against the sciatic nerve to re-establish dural
tension.
Crossed Straight Sciatic neNe, L5, Performed in similar manner to straight leg raising, Reproduction of symptoms in !filii·
Leg Raise S1, and S2 neNe except the non-symptomatic leg is raised. contralateral leg.
roots
Farfan Test Facet joints, Patient in prone lying, examiner stabilizes ribs and Reproduction of symptoms. 1'1'&
joint capsule, spine at T12, examiner places other hand on anterior
supraspinous aspect of ilium, examiner pulls ilium backwards, i/fl"•
and interspinous rotating spine.
ligaments, neural
arch, longitudinal
ligaments, ~
H and I Stability
inteNertebral
disc
Hypo/ H Test-Patient in standing position, pain-free side Hypo-mobility indicated by 2
.,
Test Hypetmobility, tested first, patient flexes to side as far as possible, movements into the same quadrant
Disc, Z-joints then move into flexion, then extension (or reverse would be limited. If hypennobility
;il!5
if flexion is painful), patient returns to neutral and {instability} one quadrant will
attempts on opposite side. be affected with only one of the
I Test-Patient in standing position, pain-free side

movements (H or I but not both).
.....
tested first, patient fully flexes as far as possible (or
reverse if flexion painful). Examiner stabilizes while
lf!!ii',
patient side bends to right and left, patient returns to
neutral and repeats in extension.
Lateral Lumbar Lateral Spinal Patient in side lying position. Examiner places Reproduction of symptoms.
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Stability Test Stability forearm over the side of thorax at L3, examiner
applies downward pressure to L3 Transverse
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rocess.
Posterior Lumbar Posterior Spinal Patient in sitting position at edge of table. Examiner Reproduction of symptoms,
Stability Test Stability stands in front, patient places pronated forearms on excessive movement.
examiner's shoulders; examiner puts both hands
around the patient below the desired level (ie. place
on sacrum if L5 being assessed), patient is asked to
Prone Knee Bend L2 or L3 nerve

ush through their forearm while maintaining lordosis.
Patient tying prone. Examiner passively flexes the Unilateral pain in the lumbar, buttock,
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(Nachlas) Test root, femoral knee as far as possible so patients heel rests against and/or posterior thigh may indicate
neNe the buttocks. Ensure patient's hip is not rotated. Test
may also be performed by passive extension of the
hip while the knee is flexed as much as possible.
an L2 or L3 nerve root lesion. Pain in
anterior thigh may indicate femoral
nerve or quadriceps lesion/tightness.
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Quadrant Test lnteNertebral Patient in standing position. Examiner stands behind. Reproduction of symptoms.
foramen, Z joints Patient extends spine while examiner stabilizes (can
also support head on their shoulder), overpressure
is applied while the patient sideflexes and rotates to tf!il'j·
the side of pain.
Repeated Z-joints (Facet Patient in standing position. Examiner stands near Increased localized pain, increased
Extension joints), anterior to assist if needed, patient places hands on buttocks peripheralization, peripheral
movements longitudinal or hips and bends backward, keeping knees straight, parasthesia, crepitus.
ligament, pars repeat up to 10 times, examiner asks what symptoms
interarticularis, are doing during test. ;111118
Spinous
processes of
vertebrae and !llf!i
inteNertebral
foramen
Repeated Flexion Intervertebral Patient in standing position. Examiner stands near Peripheralization of pain, increase in ~
movements Disc, posterior to assist if needed, patient slowly bends forward localized pain (weaker indicator).
longitudinal with knees straight to fully flex as far as tolerated,
ligament, then return to start position, repeat up to 10 times, l'fiJiii:
ligamentum examiner asks patient what symptoms are doing
flavum, erector during the test, repeat in lying position after standing
spinae, extension is performed. ~
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thoracolumbar
fascia
Slump Test Spinal cord, Patient in short sitting position. Patient slumps If symptoms are reproduced further ~
ceNicaland lumbar and thoracic spine, examiner pushes down movements are not attempted.
fumbarneNB on shoulders, patient flexes head, examiner applies
roots, sciatic over pressure to cervical spine, examiner extends
neNe patient's knee, examiner dorsiflexes foot, patient
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extends head.
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PHYSICAL TESTS
Spedfic Lumbar Rotary torsion of Patient in side lying position and in slight extension. Minimal movement and normal
Spine Torsion specific spinal Examiner "winds up the patient by pulling bottom
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capsular end feel.
Test levels, Z-joints ann towards them (rotates patient's chest towards
ceiling until movement is felt at the tested segment),
thus locking all vertebrae above, examiner stabilizes
segment while rotating pelvis forward to detect
motion.
Straight Leg Sciatic nerve, Patient in supine position. Hip medially rotated and Radicular symptoms with straight
Raise L5, $1, $2 nerve adducted, knee fully extended. Examiner passively leg raise, and return of symptoms
roots flexes hip until radicular symptoms are precipitated. with foot dorsiflexion. Most important
Leg is lowered slowty until pain is relieved, examiner is to compare findings bilaterally to
then dorsiflexes foot, cervical spine can also be determined if a difference exists.
flexed.
Pelvic Stability Pelvic and Patient lying prone. Examiner palpates PSIS first Movement which cannot be
spinal stability, and asks patient to extend arm overhead, then other controlled by patient. Posterior
musculature arm followed by each leg in tum, therapist feels for rotation/side flexion indicates
any rotation of petvis with movement, repeat test, possible weakness of the opposite
palpating AS IS. back extensors or hip flexor
tightness. Drop in ASIS may indicate
hip flexor tightness or abs weakness
or same side back extensor
weakness.
SACROILIAC
Gillett Test Sacroiliac Patient standing. Examiner behind. Examiner No PSIS movement individually,
mobility palpates PSIS and sacral spine at level of PSIS, or on contralateral leg, no sacral
patient is asked to flex ipsilateral hip, PSIS should movement.
move inferiorly at the start, then the Sl will lock and
the PSIS and sacrum move together. Following
this, patient is asked to flex the ~ntralateral hip
while maintaining the same landmarks, in this case,
the sacrum should not move until the end of hip
flexion, at which time it will move inferiorly while the
ipsilateral PSIS remains fixated.
Long Sitting Test Sacroiliac joint- Patient lying supine. Examiner notes symmetry of Change in symmetry of malleoli from
(Supine to SH) clearing test medial malleoli relative to one another, patient sits supine lying position to long sitting
up into long sitting position, examiner re-examines position.
levels of malleoli.
Prone Knee Sacroiliac joint- Patient lying prone. Examiner compares position Asymmetry of malleolus when knees
Flexion Test clearing test of medial malleoli. Examiner passively flexes both are extended indicates either femoral
knees and compares height of medial malleoli. or pelvic involvement regarding leg
length. Asymmetry when knees
are bent indicates tibial or foot
shortening.
PSIS in Sitting Sacroiliac joint- Patient in sitting. Examiner palpates and compares PSIS asymmetry.
clearing test PSIS bilaterally.
Sacral Apex Anterior& Patient Prone, examiner applies anteriorly directed Elicited pain over Sl joint.
Pressure (Sacral Posterior force directly to sacrum.
P-A) ligaments,
A-P joint stability,
Rotational shift
of SJ, Sacral
shearina force
51 Compression Anterior joint Patient supine. Examiner applies a cross arm Unilateral gluteal or posterior leg
(Transverse gapping, pressure to the ASIS bilaterally, examiner pushes pain.
Anterior Stress) posterior joint down and out with his arms.
Test compression
Sl Distraction Anterior joint Patient side-lying. Examiner stabilizes and ensures Increase pain or pressure feeling
(Approximation compression, no rotation of pelvis, examiner applies a downward in Sl area.
Test) posterior ligament force on the upper portion of the topmost iliac crest,
stretch force is directly straight downward towards lower
iliac crest.
Standing Flexion Sacroiliac joint- Patient standing. Examiner palpates PSIS, examines Asymmetry between PSIS.
Test clearing test for symmetry, patient flexes, examiner re-examines
symmetry.
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Lumbosacral Examination
Patient Name: _ _ Date:
Vital Signs: Pulse: Blood Pressure:_L__ L R Respiration: Temperature:
P = Pain
X = Trigger Points Muscle Testing/Myotomes:
8 =Bleeding Muscle [Strength
S =Swelling L R
C = Contusion
L = Laceration
H =Hot
Range of Motion:
Activity Normal Active

Flexion 0
Extension 25
Left lateral 25
Rig_bt Lateral 25
Right Rotation 0
Left Rotation 0
Anterior Posterior
lJ
L5
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L2 S2
SJ
L3
ObturatOf
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L4
R
Saphenous
Circumferential
Thigh
Calf
LS
Orthopedic: ' Pom"''' LS
Neurological:
Antalgia: Special:
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PHYSICAL TESTS
Test Name Structures Descnpt10n of Test Pos1t1ve Test
SHOULDER
~ AC Crossover AC Joint Patient in standing or sitting position. Examiner Localized pain over AC joint indicates
Test/Horizontal passively flexes the shoulder to 90° and horizontally AC joint problem. Localized pain
Adduction Test adducts it across body as far as possible. over sternoclavicular joint indicates
~ athology there.
AC Sheer Test ACJoint Patient in sitting position. Examiner clasps hands Pain or abnormal movement at the
over the anterior and posterior aspects of the AC ACjoint.
,- joint, one hand on the clavicle and the other on the
spine of the scapula. Examiner slowly squeezes the
heels of the hands together, providing a sheer force
~ on the AC 'oint.
Active SLAP lesions in Patient in standing position. Patient forward flexes Pain during the first portion of the test
Compression Test labrum arm to goo with elbow straight and shoulder adducted with reduced symptoms during the
~ of O'Brian 15° from midline, thumb pointed down. Examiner second portion.
applies a downward force on the forearm. The
test is then repeated with the palm facing up, fully
s141inated.
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!<A
Apprehension
(Crank) Test
Joint capsule,
G-H ligaments,
Patient in supine lying position. Examiner passively
abducts arm to goo. Examiner then slowly laterally
Apprehension and Fulcrum tests-
apprehension or pain before goo of
rotator cuff rotates patient's arm watching for facial grimacing lateral rotation. Relocation test-able
or apprehension. Examiner can add sensitivity by to move further into lateral rotation
placing the hand or fist under the posterior humeral without apprehension than during the
/"A. head to increase the postero-anterior force. This is Apprehension or Fulcrum tests.
termed the Fulcrum test. Conversely, the examiner
can also place an antero-posterior force on the
~ humeral head to reduce it back into the glenoid fossa.
This is termed the relocation test and should reduce
the patient's symptoms.
ra Biceps Tension Biceps Tendon, Patient in standing or sitting position actively abducts Reproduction of typical symptoms
Test (Biceps Load SLAP lesion to goo and laterally rotates fully with the elbow may indicate a SLAP lesion. Use
,- Test I and II) extended and forearm supinated. If apprehension

occurs, patient is asked to flex elbow against
Speed's Test to rule out biceps
tendon pathology. If patient becomes
,_ resistance (examiner supports arm and isolated MORE apprehensive with resisted
elbow flexion is performed by patient). The test elbow flexion occurs, SLAP lesion
~ may be repeated in 120° of abduction (Biceps Load can be suspected.
Test II).
Clunk Test Labrum Patient tying supine. Examiner places hand on Clunking or grinding sound through
~ posterior aspect of shoulder over humeral head. movement.
Examiner's other hand grasps the humerus above
the elbow. Examiner provides a P-A force on the
~ humeral head while the other hand rotates the
shoulder into lateral rotation. Examiner may alter
the position of the shoulder to test various areas of
~ the labrum.
,.,.. Coracoclavicular Coracoclavicular Patient in side lying position facing therapist.

Ligament Test Ugament Examiner stabilizes clavicle while pulling the inferior
angle of the scapula away from the chest wall. This
Pain under the anterior clavicle
between outer one-third and inner
two-thirds of the clavicle.
tests the coracoid portion of the ligament. The
trapezoid portion of the ligament may be tested by
pulling the medial border of the scapula away from
the chest wall.
Crank Ligament GH Ligaments- Patient sitting with arms at side and elbow bent to Significant GH joint laxity or pain.
Test Superior, middle, goo. Examiner passively externally rotates humerus
inferior at 0° (superior GH Ligament), 45-60° (middle GH
Ligament). over 90° (inferior GH li ament).
Drop Arm Test Rotator Cuff Patient in standing position. Examiner passively Patient unable to lower arm slowly,
abducts the patients ann to goo. Patient is instructed significant pain.
to slowly lower the arm actively to the side.
Empty Can/Full Supraspinatus Patient in sitting or standing position. Patient abducts Pain or weakness unilaterally.
Can Test arm to 90° and resistance is applied by examiner.
Shoulder is then medially rotated fully and angled
forward 30° from the saggital plane, the patient's
thumbs pointing to the floor. Resistance is applied
again. Finally, the shoulder is laterally rotated so the
thumbs are pointing up and resistance is applied
again.
Faegin Test Glenohumeral Patient in sitting or standing position. Examiner Appearance of a sulcus above the
(Sulcus) joint, joint passively abducts shoulder to goo, elbow extended coracoid process, apprehension.
capsule and resting on top of the examiner's shoulder.
Examiner clasps hands over the patient's humerus at
the upper third and applies inferior1y and anteriorly.
Hawkins- Supraspinatus, Patient standing while examiner forward flexes the Pain or apprehension in superior/
Kennedy Test for biceps tendon arm to goo and medially rotates the humerus. Test anterior aspect of shoulder.
lmoinaement may also be performed.
Infraspinatus Infraspinatus, Patient in sitting or standing position with arm at side Patient cannot hold the position and
Spring Back Test Teres minor and elbow flexed to goo. Examiner passively abducts hand ~springs back" out of lateral
the arm to goo in scapular plane and laterally rotates rotation.
shoulder to end range.
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PHYSICAL TESTS
Test Name Structures Dcscrrptror1 of Test Posrtrvc Test
Load and Shift

Test
GlenohumenJI
capsule
Patient In slUing position. Examiner stands slightly
instsblllly.jo/nlbehind patient and stabilizes the scapula and claviclo
from the top. Examiner grasps the head of the
humerus with thumb over the posterior aspect and
fingers over the anterior humeral head. Examiner
feels for the seating of the humeral head in the
glenoid to determine postural position. Examiner then
moves the humeral head anteriorly and posteriorly to
determine proper sealing position within the glenoid,
le. the "start" position. This is the LOAD part of the
TranSlation greater than 25% of the
humoral head width either posteriorly
or anteriorly from the seated position.
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test to seat the head fully in the glenoid fossa. To
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complete the SHIFT part of the test, the examiner
glides tho humoral head anteriorly or posteriorly,
~"'? the amount of displacement from the seated
on.
Near's Test for Suptaspinalus, Patient In sitting or standing position. Examiner Pain in superior or anterior aspect
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Impingement biceps tendon passively elevates shoulder In the scapular plane of the shoulder. If positive In lateral
(scaption) wRh arm medially rotated. Examiner rotation, suspect an AC joint problem.
controls scapular and clavicular movement. The
test is repeated in lateral rotation, which should be
nooatlve.
Norwood Test Posterior Patient lying suplna with shou- abducted 60·100" Humeral head translating posteriorly
for Posterior Capsule, and laterally rotated 90" with elbow floxod to 90". In relation to the glenoid.
Instability Infraspinatus, Examiner stabilizes the scapula at tho AC joinL
Tet&s Minor palpating the ~humerus head with fingers.
The examiner then passively moves the ann into
horizontal adduction until tho forward floxod position
Is reached.
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Posterior Posterior Patient In supine tying (can be done in sitting) More than 50% of the humoral
Apprehension Capsule, position with albow bent90" and shouldar floxod head width translation is considered
Test Infraspinatus, to 90". Examiner applies an axial load along the positive.
Tel8s Minor arm and passivaly medially rotates and horizontally
adducts the arm, feeling on the posterior aspect of
the GH joint for posterior dislocation or excessive
translation. This should be repeated in 90" of
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abduction with one hand palpating the head of the
humerus and the other hand providing a posterior
forco to the humeral head.
Posterior Inferior Posterior In_, Patient in sitting position. Examiner flexes shoulder Humerus protrudes or pain In
Glenohumeral Glenohumeral to 90" then horizontally adducts the shoulder 40" wRh posteroinferior glenoid area.
Ligament Test Ligament medial rotation. Examiner palpates the posterolnterior Restriction In motion indicates tight
Posterior joint region of the glenoid during movement posterior capsule.
CBDSule
Posterior Internal lnfraspinalus Conducted similarty to the Crank test. Patient In Posterior shou- pain.
Impingement Test supine lying position. Examiner passively abducts
shoulder to 90" with 15-20" of forward flexion and lull
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external rotation.
Pusi>-Pull Test Posterior Patient lying supine. Examiner holds patienfs ann Greater than 50% translation of the
Capsule at wrist and abducts shoulder to 90" and flaxes to humeral head width is considered
30". Examiner places other hand over the humeral positive.
head. Examiner then pulls up on wrist white pushing
down on the humoral head, placing a posterior forco
on the humerus.
Reverse Supraspinalus, Conduct lmplngamont, test then provide an Interior Rallef of symptoms with the Inferior
Impingement biceps tendon force on the humeral head. forco Indicates that supraspinatus
Sign impingement is relieved with the
application of forco.
Speed's Test Bleeps tendon, Patient In sitting or standing position, elbow fully Increased symptoms in the bidpital
possible LBbrel extended. Patient flexes ann to goo and examner groove when the forearm is
/nvolvemantif provides an eccentric force on the forearm. Testing supinated.
SLAP lesion Is Is dono both In lull pronetions, followed by lull
~ suolnation.
Lift Off Test Subscapularis Patient In standing position, hand behind back lnabiiRy to lift hand off low back.
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against mid-lumbar spine. Patient Iitts hand away Abnormal scapular motion may
from tow back. Examiner can apply an external load indicate scapular instability.
to further test subscapularis.
Sulcus Sign GlenohumenJI Patient stands with ann by their side and muscles Appearance of a sulcus above
relaxed. Examner grasps patient's forearm below the corocoid process or below the
.~nt the albow and ouUs inteitoriv. ACJolnt.
Wall Pushup Test Scapuler stabHity Patient in standing arms length from wall. Patient Is Weakness of the scapular stabilizers
asked to do a push~p against the wall15-20 times. may occur with 5-10 push ups and
presents as winging or changes in
elevation or depression.
Vargason's Test li"ansverse Patient in sitting or standing position. Patient's Biceps tendon is felt to "pop out" of
HumenJI elbow flexed to 90", arm stabilized against the side, the groove.
Ligament forearm pronated. Examiner provides resistance
against supination white the patient laterally rotates.
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Examiner palpates the bleeps tendon in the bicipital
roove to feel if the tendon "pops out. •
Shoulder Examination
Patient Name: Date:
~
Vital Signs: Pulse: __ Blood Pressure:_____L_ L R Respiration: _ _ Temperature: _ _
,--. Inspection/Palpation:
1 Trapezius (C3-4)
,__ lJPI"'_I"_
Middle
, LOWer
"-Rhomboid <GsT
Levator Sea ula C4-5
· S!>rratus Anti9us(C6J _
Latissimus porsi (C6c8)
~ Nerve Supply (Skin): PBctofalis Major: - ·1
Clayi9ular{C::5-J'L 1
Sternal (C6-8) _
_f'E!cloralis MiD.!!LlQ.:l!Lj_ __ _
Subclavius (C::_!;-Q)
Deftoid: (C5-6)
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-SupraspinaTus (C5) ~--

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Infraspinatus (C5-6) _ _ _ _
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Teres MaJor (C6) .
C_[)raco~ra9hialis (C6:!) '
• ~""'ps(C5-6L _ ! __ "
~cepsjG_7~1l_l _ _ _ , __
Orthopedic:
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PHYSICAL TESTS
Test Name Structures Description of Test Pos1t1ve Test
THORACIC
Adson's Test Thoracic Outlet Patient in sitting position. Examiner palpates Disappearance of the radial pulse.
Syndrome the radial pulse. Patient rotates the head to the
test side, and then extends head white examiner
laterally rotates and extends the shoulder. Patient is
instructed to lake a deep breath and hold it.
Allen Maneuver Thoracic Outlet See Wright test.
Syndrome
EAST (Roos) Test Thoracic Outlet Patient in sitting or standing position. Patient abducts Fatigue or distress is NOT positive
syndrome both arms to oo·, laterally rotates fully, flexes the tests. Profound weakness, ischemic
elbows to 90• and horizontally extends the shoulder symptoms, whitening of the arms or
so the elbows are slightly behind the frontal plane. numbness/tingling of the hand are
The patient is asked to slowly open and close the considered positives.
hands for up to 3 min.
Halstead Test Thoracic Outlet Examiner palpates radial pulse and applies an inferior Disappearance of the radial pulse.
Syndrome traction on the test extremity while the patient's neck
is extended and rotated AWAY from the test side.
Wright Test (Allen Thoracic Outlet Patient in siUing position. Examiner flexes the elbow Radial pulse disappears.
Maneuver) Syndrome to goo and horizontally extends the shoulder and
fully rotates it laterally. Patient then rotates the head
AWAY from the test side. Examiner then palpates
the radial pulse. Examiner may also have the patient
take a deep breath and hold it or extend the cervical
WRIST/HAND
Allen Test Ulnar and radial Patient in sitting or lying position. Examiner palpates Reduced blood re-fill from a singular
arteries the radial and ulnar arteries and provides a firm artery may indicate a blockage.
compression while the patient makes a fist and
releases 3-4 times, driving blood out of the hand.
Examiner releases the arterial compression on one
artery while watchinQ for blood refill in the hand.
Finkelstein Test DeQuervain's Patient makes a fist with thumb inside the fingers. Unilateral pain over the abductor
Tenosynovitis Examiner stabilizes the forearm and deviates the pollicis longus and brevis may
wrist toward the ulnar side. indicate paratenonitis. Test can
produce symptoms in normal
populations, so test should be
compared to other side. Test is
positive only if patient's typical
svmotoms are oroduced.
Fremont's Sign Adductor Pollicis Patient grasps a piece of paper between the index Distal phalanx of thumb flexes when
Brevis/Longus, finger and the thumb. Examiner pulls paper away paper is pulled. If, at the same time,
Ulnar nerve while patient attempts to resist this action. the MCP joint hyperextends, the ulnar
nerve may be suspected.
Grind Test Thumb MCPor Examiner holds patient's hand with one hand and Localized pain and/or grinding may
metacarpo- grasps the patient's thumb distal to the MCP joint. indicate degenerative joint disease.
trapezial jointExaminer then applies an axial compression and
rotates the MCP joint. This test may be repeated with
any of the MCP "oints.
Phalen's Test Carpal Tunnel Examiner flexes patlent's wrists fully and holds this Tingling or numbness in a median
position for 1 minute by pushing patient's wrists nerve distribution (thumb, index
together. and middle finger and radial half of
ring finger).
Reverse Phalen's Carpal Tunnel Examiner extends patients hand while asking patient Tingling or numbness in a median
Test to grip the examiner's hand. Examiner then applies nerve distribution (thumb, index
pressure directly over the carpal tunnel for 1 minute. and middle finger and radial half of
The test may also be performed by placing both ring finger).
hands in a prayer position and pulling back towards
the body while keeping the palms in direct contact,
althouoh the reliability is reduced using this method.
Supination Lift TFCC (Triangular Patient in sitting position, forearm supinated, and Localized pain on the ulnar side of
Test fibrocartilage elbows flexed to 90°. Patient is asked to place hands the wrist or difficulty applying the
complex) palms up on the underside of a heavy table, or flat force unilaterally.
against the examiner's hands (whk:h are palm down).
I
Patient is then asked to lift upward.
Sweater Finger Flexor digitorum Patient attempts to make a fist. Distal phalanx of one of the fingers
Sign profundus does not flex, may indicate a rupture
of the tendon of flexor digitorum
rofundus.
Tinel's Sign Nerve Examiner taps over the carpal tunnel (also can be Tingling or paresthesia distal to the
regeneration, performed at elbow and shoulder by tapping on site of pressure.
Median nerve (in various nerve locations).
wrist)
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Thoracic Examination
Patient Name:_ Date:_
Vital Signs: Pulse: Blood Pressure: LR Respiration: Temperature:
~~er~-o~ts
I ~ ~ ~;~eding
IS =Swelling
I C =Contusion
I L =Lacration
Range of Motion:
I
l_~tivity
Flexion
r, Passive
- ---
ExtensTon
_Rig~t R,Qt§_tiQ.n -___ --
Left Rotation
Neurology
Nerve Supply (Skin): Muscle Testing/Myotomes:

~- Muscle - - ----Stnmgth'
-- T1- -L - !!
T2
- TJ ..8l><l!!_mln_~Z:!..tl _ _ _
- T4 Serratus Anterior (C5-7)
- TS
n-
___ T7 -
-TO
T9
-- no
~~fl_eJ:e_~=- . -r~}~
T11
T12 UpperAbdom1nals (T7:10) I
LowerAbdominals(T~10~-L~1~)L__~
Orthopedic:
0'!1 Neurological:
Antalgia: Special:
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Wrist & Hand Examination

Patient Name: Date:
Vital Signs: Pulse: Blood Pressure: L L R Respiration: Temperature:
P =Pain
X =Trigger Points
B = Bleeding
S =Swelling
C = Contusion
L = Laceration
F =Fracture
Wrist Range of Motion: Muscle Testing/Myotomes:
Activity
Flexion
Extension ~
Normal
80-90
70-90
Active Passive 1
Muscle LStrength
Pronator Quadratus (CB-T..!J._
L r R
Radial Deviation ~ 15 Ftnger Flexors (C7-T1) t

Ftn er Extensors LC7-8) T
Ulnar Deviation ~~ 30-45
Thumb Flexors (C8-T1) ___j
Grip (JAMAR) L R
ITrial #1
( Trial #2
Nerve Supply (Skin): Trial #3 l ~
RADIAL N.
LATERAL
ANTEBRACHIAL
CUTANEOUS N.
MEDIAL
ANTEBRACHIAL
CUTANEOUS N.
ULNAR NERVE
MEDIAN N.
C7
Orthopedic:
Neurological:
Antalgia: Special:
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TOP 50 MEDICATIONS & USAGE
Top 50 Drugs of 2004

1 Upllor Lowers cholesterol levels In 1he blood. Helpo prevent certain hoor1 and blood vessel diseases in pooplo who
are at hioher risk lor 1hoso diseases.
2 Syn1hrold Treats hypothyroidism and o1hor associated 1hyrold disorders.
3 Norvaac A calcium channel blocker that treats high blood pressure and chest pain.
4 ToproiXL A beta-blocker 1hat treats high blood pressure and angina and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks.
5 Zoloft A selective serotonin reuptakelnhlbitor {SSRI) 1hat treats depression, OCD, posl1raumatic stress disorder
PTSD), PMS, soclalarndoty disorder (SAD), and panic disorder.
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diet orooram to lower cholesterol.
7 Zlthromax An antibiotic that treats infections caused by certain bacteria.
8 Amblen Treats Insomnia.
9 Laxapro A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that treats severe depression and generalized anxiety disorder
GAD).
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15 Foaamax Treats and prevents osteoporosis and other bone disorder.
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18 Allegra An antihistamine used to relieve the symptome of hey fever and hives of the skin.
19 Plavlx A blood thinner that Helps reduce strokes, heart attacks, and other heart problems caused by atherosclerosis.
20 Protonlx Decraases stomach acid. Treats inflammation and ulcers of1ha esophagus and acid regurgitations.
21 Zyrtac An antihistamine 1hat treats hey lever and allergy symptome, hives, and Itching.
22 Advalr A steroid and a bronchodilator that prevents the symptoms of as1hme or COPD and chronic bronchitis.
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23 Nourontln Controls certain typos of soizur8s In people who have epllepoy and also treats pain caused by lnfecllons such
as shlnoles.
24 Flonase A corllcostaroid 1hat treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and o1hor allergies.
25 Vlagra Treats erectile dysfunction and also treats a lung condition and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
26 Lovaquln An antibiotic that treats Infections that are caused by certain kinds of bacteria.
27 PI'1MIChol Lowers high levels of cholesterol, and helps prevent heart attack and stroke In people who have heart
disease.
28 Lotrel An ACE Inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker 1hat treats high blood pressure.
29 Dlovan Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. May also prolong life aflar a heart attack.
30 Vloxx An NSAID that treats pain caused by arthritis, menstruation, or recent medical surgery or dental surgery.
Treats pain caused by migraine headaches and certain kinds of arthritis. Withdrawn from the U.S. market In
Seotember 2004.
31 Altaco An ACE inhibitor 1hat treats high blood pressure. Treats congestive heart failure after a heart attack. Reduces
risk of heart attack, stroke and death in DSODie 55 vears of aae or older who have heart disease.
32 Klor-Con A diuretic that treats potassium loss from the body.
33 Bextra An NSAID that treats symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and also treats painful menstrual
Iperiods.
34 Celoxa A selective serotonin reuptake Inhibitor {SSRI) 1hat treats depression.
35 Ortho Evra A birth control patch 1hat prevents pregnancy.
36 Dlovan HCT A diuretic 1hat treats high blood pressure.
37 Accuprll An ACE inhibitor that treats high blood pressure and heart failure.
36 PaxiiCR A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that treats depression, OCO, panic d;sorder, social anxiety
disorder PMS, and generalized anxlaty disorder.
39 Actonel Treats and prevents osteoporosis In women who have gone through menopause.
40 Aotoa Treats type 2 diabetes and used togather with diet and exorcise to help oontrol your blood sugar.
41 Wellbulrln An antidepressant 1hat treats depression and aids In quitting smoking.
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42 Cozaor Used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Reduces the risk of stroke in patients with
high blood pressure and enlargement of 1he heart. Treats kidney disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes and
a historv of hiah blood oressure.
43 Zelia A statln drug that lowers cholesterol in your blood.
44 Yumln Prevents pregnancy.
45 Avandla Treats type 2 diabetes and used together with proper diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar.
46 Aclphex Treats stomach uk:ers, GERD, Zolllnger-EIIIson syndrome, and other conditions caused by excess stomach
acid.
47 Zfthromax An antibiotic 1hat fights bacteria In 1ho body.
48 AddoreiiXR A stimulant 1hat treats attantion deftclt hyperactivity disorder {ADHD).
49 Conoerla Treats attention dollcH hyperactivity disorder {ADHD) and nan:olepsy.
,-. 50 Flomax All alpha-blocker that treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate or BPH.
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DRUG EFFECTS & PRECAUTIONS
Drugs Effects and Precautrons
Cephalosporins, Take on an empty stomach to speed absorption of the drugs.

penicillin
Erythromycin Don't take with fruit juice or wine, which decrease the drug's effectiveness.
Sulfa drugs Increase the risk of Vitamin B-12 deficiency.
Antifungal Best taken with food. Can cause skin rash and increase sun sensitivity.
Tetracycline Dairy products reduce the drug's effectiveness. Lowers Vitamin C absorption.
Anticonvulsant&
Dilantin, Increase the risk of anemia and nerve problems due to deficiency of folate and other
henobarbital B vitamins.
Fluoxetine Reduce appetite and can lead to excessive weight loss.
Lithium A low-salt diet increases the risk of lithium toxicity; excessive salt reduces the drug's
efficacy.
MAO Inhibitors
Antipsychotic
Foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, processed meats, legumes, wine, beer, among
others} can bring on a hypertensive crisis.
Do not take if you have blood problems and liver damage.
,....
Tricyclics Many foods, especially legumes, meat, fish, and foods high in Vitamin C, reduce
absorption of the druas.
'
ACE inhibitors Take on an empty stomach to improve the absorption of the drugs.
Alpha blockers Take with liquid or food to avoid excessive drop in blood pressure.
Antiarrhythmic drugs Avoid caffeine, which increases the risk of irregular heartbeat.
Beta blockers Take on an empty stomach; food, especially meat, increases the drug's effects and can
cause dizziness and low blood pressure.
Digitalis Avoid taking with milk and high fiber foods, which reduce absorption, increasing
I potassium loss.
Diuretics Increase the risk of potassium deficiency. Do not take if you have any known allergies
to sulfa drugs, or oral diabetes medicine. Avoid sudden changes in posture and use
caution when drivinJl or operatina machinerv that reauires alertness.
Nitrates Not usually used on their own, but may be added with other medications.
Potassium sparing Unless a doctor advises otherwise, don't take diuretics with potassium supplements or
diuretics salt substitutes which can cause potassium overload.
Thiazide diuretics Increase the reaction to MSG.
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instructions closely.
Steroids May be risky in cases of serious infections.
Theophylline Charbroiled foods and high protein diet reduce absorption. Caffeine increases the risk
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Drugs Effects and Precautions
Oral contraceptives Salty foods increase fluid retention. Drugs reduce the absorption of folate, vitamin
8-6, and other nutrients; increase intake of foods high in these nutrients to avoid
deficiencies.
Steroids Salty foods increase fluid retention. Increase intake of foods high in calcium, vitamin
K, potassium, and protein to avoid deficiencies.
Thyroid drugs Iodine-rich foods lower the drug's efficacy.
DI!J$sfi!llo$Orugs
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Stomach acid Higher doses can cause constipation, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, and rashes.
reducers
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Kaolin-pectin Takes 1 to 4 hours to work.
Loperamide Do not use if you have blood in diarrhea or excess temperature and use caution if you
have ulcerative colitis.
Antiemetic Do not use if you have breathing problems, emphysema, bronchitis, and difficult
urination due to enlarged prostrate.
Saline laxative Do not take if you have kidney disease, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
Stool softeners Long-term usage should be avoided.
Mineral Oils Overuse can cause a deficiency of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Painkillers .·
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Acetaminophen Excessive amounts can cause liver disease.
Aspirin and stronger Always take with food to lower the risk of gastrointestinal inritation; avoid taking with
NSAIDs alcohol, which increases the risk of bleeding. Frequent use of these drugs lowers the
absorption of folate and vitamin C.
Codeine Increase fiber and water intake to avoid constipation.
Antihistamine Use caution if you have glaucoma, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or
asthma. Can have a sedative effect.
Decongestant Take 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to work and use caution if you have heart disease or
hiah bloodpressure.
Suppressants Drink plenty of fluids while taking these drugs.

MEDICATIONS & USAGE
Brand Genenc Usage Brand Genenc Usage
Accurbron theophylline Bronchodilator- Rx: COPD- asthma AA-;;m:r.il::ori;;:dt;e:-~-J,m:;:ld;;:,:;:m"';:;----J,.,Po:::;t.:;:,'-"'""'m-"'•P"''""'""=diu:::".'e"'tic,--"R"'""c"'HF0 ~

-hypertension
Amlnopnymne ~ator-RJc CQPO·aalf>ma

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Acebutolol sectral B-blocker- Rx: HTN - angma Amltril amffriptyline Tricyclicanlldepressant

-arrhythmias
1.,..... _,,
Acetazolamide idiamox
'"COJY1!C·""'-· -II
Amoxlclllin amci/1
-11/11
Antibiotic
Achromycin V tetracycline Antibiotic Amphotericin B
A1Qyt81
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fungizone Antifungal agent
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-
Alpha-2 blocker- Rx: male impotence Anadrol~50 oxymetholone Androgen I steroid - Rx: anemia
Actibine yohimbine
Actlfed tripro/ldine +
pseudoephedrine
Antihistamine /decongestant
allergies
Rx· Anaprox- naproxen NSAID analgesic I anti-tnflammaiQlY
agent
Actogaw _
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• hypertension hypogonadism
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cycloth~azlde Antihypertensive I diuretic
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Advll alcoholaddicbon
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Aidactone spironolactone Potassium-sparing diurettc
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;A:;:Id"o::m::e:;-t--+-m•"'th"'yl;;,:do,;;pa:;---J.,A;:;nti>.hy:;:pe;;:rt::;en"'siv"•______ Asa acetylsalicylic aCid Asptrin- NSAID analges1c
:Alfenta
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alfentanil Narcotic analgesic I anesthetic
d; :
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hydroxyzme Tranquilizer I anlthtstamine- Rx·
"AT.Ip::raz=or:la:::m,.--l=:-:----!o.,::::,:;;"'"••"'""''~"'·•""•h"y:::0,:::;0, , , , - - - - Atarax urticaria- anx1ety
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Aiupent metaproterenol B-2 bronchodilator- Rx: COPD
TE=;:;:---+.==;r-t,.;;:;";;;'h"m;;;e
A.IUrate Japrobarblrat
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Barbiturate* RX: Jri80nilnia
Augmentin amoxic11/m Antibiotic
Ambenyl Cough codeine- Narcotic antitussive f anlthtslam1ne -c/avulanate
tassium
Syrup bromadlph&nhydramme - Rx: colds- allergies
Avenlyl Tricyclic antidepressant
AmDren I""' 1Hypnouc ~ Rx: Insomnia
.
Axld mzat1dme Histamme-2 antagonist- which
Amcill amp1clilin AnltbtOIIC !inhibits gastnc actd secretion
LRx:ulcers
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MEDICATIONS & USAGE
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Brand Genenc Usage Brand Generic Usage
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Bronkephrine Bronchodilator Rx: asthma
Azmacort Sten>idanti--1'0< BronkOdyl IBIU>C-·I<><!L'O!'D--

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Azo Gantanol sulfamethoxazole - Antib!olldanalgesic-Rx urinary Bronkollxir ephedrine Xsnthme bronchodilator f expectorant
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Bronkometer 1soemarina ~ ':'""""""'"""". "'" OOPLJ
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Azulfldlne sulfasalazine Anti-infective Rx:col1tis
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Beclovent bedomethasone Stero1d anti-Inflammatory agent- Rx: 11umex luretic~RX:CHF-~

~ COPD -asthma """"""""
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Bellergal
tlenlilll'yl
phenobarbital
-ergotamme
- belladonna
.
Rx· menopause - headaches
-utennecramps
I"""'ISiamlne-Rl<:lll/eltliea
lluttcaps
Butisol _,
butabarMal Barbiturate sedative - Rx: insomnia
Benemid probenecid Uricosuric-Rx:gout Also prolongs

effects of penicillin
cHa1ruum
"""""'•"''""•'""-"""""
llonlyl 1- ~·-- ....... Cafergot ergotamine Cranial vasoconstnctor- Rx: migraine
- --
~ -caffeine & vascular headadles
.-a.
-..
Benylin diphenhydramine Antihistamine
=~~~e:tolytiG
~:::::: ~
:~ ...
C::::..~.::""~?-
,.,;s;;;i$,:HtA
-----
,_ .- Calan • Calan verapamll Calcium blocker- Rx: ang1na
-
-hypertension - PSVT prophylaxiS
Benzthlazide Antihypertensive/diuretic Sir
-headache
Caleldrlne =:'-/expecto-
llopllelln ·--""'"'gin&
---
~ Caldecort hydrocortJsone Steroid anti-inflammatory
--
Bepridil bofU!dln blocker-Rx:angina
~ IOeiOIOC ..... ~.
Capital WI
Codeine
Capoten captopril
1""""'· ..-~
Ace inhibitor- Rx: HTN - CHF
Beta pace sota/ol angma-HTN
~ -antlythm1as
Capmlde f"'P"'P'"·OOIZ
..,..._, .........
fMU'lYPetUinslve I diuretle
-
::.,.""'::;"'~-- "'"
~
"""""""' Carafate sucralfate Anti-ulcer agent
Betaxolol kerlone Beta blocker- Rx: HTN
-echO! ...,..,. carbamuepine AAIIOOIMIISaM•K>Ca-
/1?'\
==:=~~==
·-
CartJidopa & sinemet Dopamine precursors- Rx:
Par1dnson's disease
Betoptic betaxolo/ Beta-1 blocker eye drops Rx Levodopa
re.
-
glaucoma ·R>cang~a-HTN
Canlene
cmnmromyoln
""""" Cardilate etyfhrityl Vasodilator- Rx: ang1na
D- =- ..m_
tetranitrate
~ Bicillin penicillin Antibiotic
<;araioqum ,.....,..,. ~--·"'"""""''
dyslh_yth•s
~ Cardizem diltiazem Calcium blocker- Rx: ang1na HTN
-PSVT
Blocadren timolol 0-blocker-Rx: angina HTN - Cardizem Cd
-antlythmias • Cardizem Sr
~
""'mare ,_,..,......,. <;ardufa ~'"'"'z"'"'
AeaiMibilm...,.,._-><l<, lfN
'"""""'""' -COPO
--
Carisoprodol Muscle relaxant/analgesic
Brethine terbutaline B-2 bronchodilator- Rx: asthma
~ -COPD
Calteolo ela-·RlcHTN·ongi""
~
!"'"'-"" •""""'
Cartrol carteo/ol Nonselective b-blocker- Rx: HTN
Bricanyl terbutalmf! B-2bronchoditator Rx:asthma
~
-COPD
&.2 bronahodllakw - Rx: $$thma Cataflom ,,..,..,., -ang1na
JNSAID-c
--~~-
Bronkaid Mist
~
epinephrine B-2 bronchodilator-Rx· asthma
Catapres clomdme Antihypertensive agent
""""'
MEDICATIONS & USAGE
- ~
.330·---------------------.
iureUc- Rx· HTN -edema - CHF
gualfenesin - Expectorant I decongestant -kidney disease- liver disease.
pseudoephedrinfJ compound - Rx: colds - asthma
MEDICATIONS & USAGE
Demerol Apap meperidine· apap Narcotic analgesic
~
;a 01!1111-Rogr-
Demser metyrosine
-
~
-lite r--" Dipyridamole persantine vasodilator- Rx: angina
De pen peniclllamtne Chelabng agen Rx: Wison's
~
d1sease, RA
Olsalcld
oeponn .. ~
-
~ Disopyramide norpace Antian11ythmic- Rx: pvc's
Deprol meprobamate Antidepressant/tranquilizer

-benactyzme compound
~
IJMOllllll
-
Ditropan oxybutynin Anticholinergic I antispasmodic- Rx:
Desyrel trazodone Antidepressant urinary frequency- incontinence
""" ~==r---k=~r--k~~=-~~---~ m•u~~~--~~~~·~,,~~,""~·~~.,~~~--

1 - t:,;:'HTI<-ongma hydrochlorothiaZJde AntihypertensiVe I diumlic
~ Diuchlor-H
Dexamethasone deGadron Steroid anti-inflammatory agent
~w;;;
-;;;;;;:r.,..,.;:;:--f.-===;;;·;;1-
...=..------ UIUPIM
--
Diuril chlorothiazide Antihypertensive 1 diuretic
Dextromethorphan delsym Cough suppressant
Diutensen~R methyclothiazide Antihypertensive I diuretic compound

~ Dlablnese chlorpropamide Oral hypoglycemic agent- Rx· -reserpme
diabetes
U181088
~ dia/ose
Docusate Stool softener
Dlamox acetazolamide Diuretic I anticonvulsant- Rx
glaucoma - CHF - epilepsy
~ nc====~--~~wmw~;-----~~~-m~o~,~~'"~"g',~~"~§"~.oo~----- Dm.oa ~""""'""""""" l"arcolle•-
u~
Dolobid dtflumsal NSAID analgesic
~ Dlbenzyline phenoxybenzarmne Alpha blocker- Rx HTN -sweating
UICtOllll$lm~
~ Dolprn # 3 codeine - apap Buffered narcotic analgesic

-asa-mgoh2 compound
Dicumarol bishydroxycoumarin Anticoagulant
-aioh3
~ DIC-1111119 ~~---!be
Donnagel Pg kaolin-pectin Narcotic antispasmodic I stool bmder
Old rex benzphetamina Stimulant Rx: obesity - belladonna -Rx:diarrhea
~ alkaloids - ium
Doral
r=;::·
quazepam
~---
Benzodiazepine hypnotic- Rx:
insomnia
Dovonex ca/ciporiene Topical agent Rx: psoriasis
Ooxidan docusate Stool softener

-danthron
j=bloel<ar~a::tfTN.,;::
11COJCY='Cf::::JCIIft=I0---6V'=-==,..-il"""'-i,.,.=,------
diltiazem Calclum blodc.er Rx: HTN Dramamine dimenhydrinate Anti-nausea
isosorbide dinitrate Long-acting nitrate Rx· angina Dss docusate Stool softener
prophylaxis
dyphylline Xanthine bronchodilator- Rx: asthma Duo-Medihaler Isoproterenol Bronchodilator - decongestant - Rx:
-COPD -phenylephrine asthma-COPD
Duotrate pentaerythritol long-actingnitrate-Rx:angina

tetramtrate prophylaxis

MEDICATIONS & USAGE
-·
1- !"""""...'
__
Ergo-Stat ergotamine Cerebral vasoconstrictor- Rx:
migrames
E!Y·Tab ~
..,.._.
- ...,.
E!YC erythromycin Antibiotic
=='-
- ·-
Erythrocin erythromycin Antibiotic
0UI'ic$f
Dyazlde
DyciQ
EsglcC Co
liSICirlll
Esimil
-
-buta/bital
-codeine _........ . _
-~......
~~-·Rx:
anxiolytic compound
/
guanethidine - hctz Antihypertensive I diuretic

II
liSKaUIIl
-
Esp erythromycin AntibiOtic compound
-sulfisoxazole
Estradenn estradiol Topical estrogen - Rx: menopause
estroplpale ogM -•·Rl<:menopouos
Ethatab ethaverine Smooth muscle relaxant I vasodilator

- Rx: vascular insufficiency- Gl & GU
tractsoasm.
Elhmozlne
Etrafon
Eutonyl
---
perphenazme
-amitriptyline
Major tranquilizer-tricyclic
antidepressant - Rx: anxiety with
deoression
-
Eutron p argyline- MAO inhibitor I antihypertensive I
....... methydothiazide diuretic - Rx: hypertension
E xtendryl phenylephrine Antihistamine- decongestant Rx:

- methscopolamine allergies
-ch/o niramme
Fergon ferrovs glvconate

ron-
Iron supplement
Enkald
....
. _....
Fewmol
-- ---·
"e=no=v~id.-----~n=,=~~~~~oo~~~,-4~o=~~~wn~tr.~~~p~tiv~.--------
-mestrano/ Fioricet bvtalbital- apap Analgesic- Rx: hla
-caffeine
Entex La
Fiorinal
Ephed li ephednne Bronchodilator- decongestant
FiorinaiW/ butalbitel- esa Narcotic analgesic compovnd
- caffeme - codeme
Codeine
Ep ne
Flagyl
Epi-Pen epinephrine Bronchodilator- vasoconstrictor- Rx
allergicreacbon Flatulex s1methicone Anti-flatulent
-actiVated
pinephrine -kaf<Hn ~tor-Rx:asthma charcoal
Flexerfl ISKelelalmuscle relaxant
Equagesic meprobamate Tranquilizer/analgesic

Florone diflorasone Steroid anti-Inflammatory agent
• 332 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. .,..
MEDICATIONS & USAGE
l""""""""""'""'-
- --
~-PIYf Hydralazine apresoline
r-""'
~
ri2.
Floxln
r-Ile
Fortaz
-
ofloxacin
cefrazidime
Antibiotic
~-·""-""""'A
Antibiobc
Hydro Diuril
Hr
hotz
~-
l'qlvloln ~ Hydro-D
-
Furadantln nitrofurantoin Antibacterial agent- Rx: UTI
~
Antihypertensive f diuretic
I""" 1"""""'-""~..--·-
!'%
Gantanol suffamethoxazoJe Antibacterial agent - R.x: UTI
"""' """"""m
-
-~:uu Narcobcanalgesic
~ ~
Garamycln gentamicin Antibiotic

~.
_,...,.. tfPliii,"S$4
~ -~ . Antihypertensive I diuretic
-
Genora ethinylestradiol Oral contraceptive
~
,.,.,_ [""''"'"'
'
G eocillin carbenicillin Antibiotic
~
GeOpen ~· ~"""""""
Glucagon gJucoagon Hormone which releases glucose

""""' from the liver- Rx: hypoglycemia
-..nose ~"""""""' 0-fOC-
-
""""' Glucotrol glipizide Oral hypoglycemic - Rx: diabetes
~ •>OCGS. . . . .
ll""""""'
G rlfutvlnV griseofulvin Antifungal - Rx: ringworm
~
GIISUIIn. ~""""""" ~"""""""'-

~
Guaifed- guaifenesin - Expectorant I decongestant lmdur
pseudoephedrine
Gualfed-Pd
SympmOiytic~8QQit Imipramine
~
--
Haldol
H-yl
Hctz
~
llexldi'OI
Hismanal. astemizole Antihistamine- Rx: allergies

~
HM4
.~
Humorsol demecarium Topical miobc- Rx: glaucoma
"""' nycoaan
Hycomine hydrocodone Narcobc antitussive I antihistamine I

~ Compound - chlorphemramine decongestant - Rx colds- URI
~a~: -,::m";;~n:
lflt<:OIIIine ;
"""' Hycotuss hydrocodone

-guaifenesm
Narcoticantitussrve/expectorant
~
Hydergine rx: lmpmves mentation In ltle e!Mity
~

MEDICATIONS & USAGE
MEDICATIONS & USAGE
-
Maxzide triamterena - hctz Anti hypertensive I diuretic
~
~···
Meclizine
.. a ntivert !Anti-nausea - Rx: vertigo
~~~~
/1\C'\ ·····,·····
epinephrine
Medihaler-Epi B-bronchodilator- Rx: asthma
liledl'()l.'' <
~
Mefoxin cefoxitin Antibiotic
/'"""
~
~
Mellaril
..... :. --·
thioridazine
"""'
,.,.
Mepergan
'7'
Meprobamate
··;:, .... -meperidine
-promethazine
meprospan
Narcotic analgesic- phenothiazine
sedative/antiemetic
·~·· .... ror<>-··

--
~
Meprospan meprobamate
~ I""""'"""'~
I•
Mestinon pyridostigmine Anticholinesterase Rx: myasthenia
graVIS
~
~
~~······
Metaprel Inhaler metaproterenol
,. ........:: .
.
•··. Bronchodilator- Rx: COPD -asthma
/~
Metatensin
"""""""·
trichlormethiazide Antihypertensive I diuretic
-resarpme
Metherglne methylergonovine Uterotonic- Rx: postpartum

hemorrhage
alf-• ' rs-'""'"""..._.,"""",

~ ~~T.et.:;;h;::y;:,cl;::oth.ft:iazl::\.:.de±'O;:;"';;;:',;;;,~;;!:::-"---hA;;;ot;;::hy;;::pe;;;rt;;;eo;:;;siv::;;e-;:ld;;;;;uO::,e:lttic,....-;__ ,t.::;::;:";----'-'t=="""""--"-'
Steroid anti-inflammatory
Metoprolol lopressor Cardio selective beta blocker- Rx·

HTN - angina -arrhythmias
~~~ ~!!Y( >< !""'"""""""'""'"' ..... ·

/E.!o.,
Mevacor lovastatrn Lowers serum cholesterol
/'"' ~~~ ..... _,,_

Mlcro-K
.~ "' Potassium supplement
ll!f!II'J··················· ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 335 I

MEDICATIONS & USAGE
I Brand
Nasalide
Naturetin
Nebupent
Nembutal
Genenc
flunisolide
--1""'""'"""""'"'-
"""'""'"'.,.
pentobarbital
Usage
Steroid anti-inflammatory agent
Barbiturate sedative I hypnotic

Brand
Nortestrin
NOiliiOG)II1&
Norpramin
Genenc
ethinyl estradiol
labstalol
desipramine
Usage
Oral contraceptive
eta b!Qcf«llr ~ Rx: HTN • qina
•N~av~a~n~e-----;,~hi~o~~~~.,~.----mM~~o~c~t~moq~"~iliz~e,~--------,N~o~ro~x~in~---;,~o~~o~,~.,~m--~~u"~"~,~~~~~~ct~.,illub'-io~ti,~------
r.:::::: =.:.on in AIDS iiNorpaceiOi'j;ao;;---~-.;;;;·iQP¥-iiffli·do'iiO--j!Mila;;;;;;;;;mic:li;iJWir.~----

Tricyclic antidepressant
-
Neosporin polymycin Antibiotic Novahistine Dh codeine- Narcotic antitussive f decongestant I
-bacttracin pseudoephedrine antihistamine
- chlo heniramirw
Neptazane methazolamide Reduces intraocular pressure - Rx·
""'----
glaucoma
Neurontin NOVOUn
_,.,
---
Neutrexin Antineoplastic- Rx: Ca &
_-
trimetrexate propranolol Beta blocker- Rx: HTN - angina
Novopranol
-
pneumocystis pneumonia in AIDS -antlythmias
Novosalmol ~-·R>ce&1hme
Niacels nicotinic acid Reduces serum cholesterol niacin

Nubain nalbuphine Narcotic analgesic
,........ ,..,m,.,.......,. ....

Nicobicl
Nicolar niac~n Reduces serum cholesterol

Numorphan
==...-
oxymorphone Narcotic analgesic
deoonge-
Nifecllpine """""" b_rooker • >oe • - • • M on Nupnn """'"""~gesoc
nystatin Antifungal agent

"""""""'
Nil stat Nylidrin arlidin Bela vasodilator- Rx: peripheral
ischemia
Nimotop NY-II! m,..,...m
Nisentil
Nitro-Our
Nilrodlsc
Nitrofurantoin
-
alphaprodine
·-
nitroglycerin
furadantin
Narcotic analgesic
Long-acting nitrate - Rx: angina

prophylaxis
Antibacterial agent- Rx: UTI

Octamide
Ogen
Omnipen
Optlm;ne
Oramorph
-
metoc/opramide
ampicillin
.........
morphine sulfate
Improves gastric emptying - Rx
heartburn -ulcers
atrogen - Ri: menopause
Antibiotic
Antihist.imtlne-Rx:l.lrtk:aria-mmJUs
Narcotic analgesic
-
NHropnl Orap pimoK/de
:::!r.:""" =mete<
~
&
Nitroglycerin
Nitrol
Nitrolingual
Spray
Nilron9
-
nitrostat
nitroglycerin
"'"""'_.,
Vasodilator- Rx: angina
Nitrate- Rx: angina

Oretic
Oreticyl
Orinase
unaam
-·...
hydiOCf>/orottJiaz;,Je
-
tolbutamide
~
Antihypertensive I diuretic
Oral hypoglycemic- Rx: diabetes
vp... _ •••. , , _ , , _
Antihistamine/ decongestant
Nitrostat nitroglycerin Vasodilator- Rx: angina Ornade chlorpheniramine
-phlmylpropanolammfJ compound
NIX
Nizoral ketoconazole Antifungal agent- Rx: yeast

infections
QI'IIIO-NOVUIII onno
Orudis ketoprofen NSAID- Rx: arthritis
-
Nolvadex tamoxifen Anticancer agent - Rx: breast ca
oruvan
Nardone OsCal calcium carl>onate Calcium & Vitamin D supplement
Norflex orphenadrine Non-narcotic analgesic eth nyJ estr9i:IJQI Oral contraceptive

Ovcon
Norgesic Ovlde malathion Organophosphate insecticide

-Rx: lice
Norinyl ethinyl estradiol Oral contraceptive Ovral !Oral-

Oxacillin antibiotic Antibiotic
.336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~
MEDICATIONS & USAGE
0-=xazepa==m..--hC"""'==---IBe=.,.,._=.
Oxistat
""
Oxprenolo1
oxiconazole Topical anttfungal agent
IFasioor
-=nocuh"'ypn'ot"-'~=- " : :r l r=-~=-= -t~"'-"'t ae: - -,._-+.=-=;o;~.~"'·" ' n ; ; lr<; ; ate ; ; ·=RJC._.= - 1·
~=:: HTN- angina
Permax
..
PerpbenaZine
pergolide
1rnut10J1
Dopamtne receptor stimulator- Rx:
Parkinson's disease
PnenOtt'liazine major1~qulli~
Oxycodone percodan Narcottc analgestc Persantine dipyridamole Cerebral & coronary vasodilator- Rx·
CVA-angtna
Pertotrane
~ Pabalate salicylate- Analgesic Phazyme simathicone Antt-gasagent

aminobenzoate
Pamelor t'henaphenWMhl"""•-- """""'-

0P~an~m=y~c~in~-~,-..~~,~~~liM~-1..AA"'"'~''~'"~-------~~~::e~n~~ne=~=·~n--f•=ro=m~•'""'~"~"'~~P.:::,,:::o=••=•~='"~.~.,-.,,~,,;;;;,~,.~,,~·.~m•~"~'
PhenObarbital ,_
DP~an=w~a~rt~a~rin~-fw~.~~~M~--;A.Ao"'hoo:::e~g~ole~o<t_______ DP~he=n~u~~~n~e--fP:::h=M~,~~m;;;;~~.~1T.Aoilitie;;;;p"-ile~~~~,------
Panwarnn
Papaverine pavabtd Vasodilator-Rx· cerebral& Phenylpropanolamine entex Ia Decongestant/ expectorant

peripheralvascularischem1a W/Guatfenesln compound
Paraflex chlorzoxazone Skeletal muscle antispasmodic- Rx 0P"'hr=e::nmili::-n---f,;:;,ot;;;,,;;;bit"'•<""-,:;;,::::,,:-11.,M;,;e;;;:lge"'•'""'oo=mp;:,o;;;oo;;;d----
-
Paregoric tincture of op1um Narcotic- Rx: diarrtlea Placidyl 1ecncmorvyn01 Hypnotic Rx: insomnia
PlaqUenrl
Part ode I bromocriptine Ergot- Rx: Parkinson's d1sease; also Plendll felod1pme Calc1um blocker Rx: HTN angma
decreases milk production 1nthe
os artumfemale
..mD200 & 41)U r:.....
CSO. 0P"'av:::a"'b"'idr---+,.::::,:::,:::,.:::,oo::--tv,::::"o;'''"''""'"';-_..,R,:::-•~=re"''""''"•---- Polaramine dexchlotpheniraine Antih1stamme- Rx· allergies
peripheralvasculard1sease
___
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cannupneumon1a
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<p;;;e;;;nt"-id;;;s---;~pe;;:;,;::-:cil;:;;lin,---+.A::-:ntihlbio;:;;,,-,- - - - - - - op;;;,;;;;m:;;;at;;;e~ne;;-Mu.;;is0
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PP0.ep~c"-id,-----+,,-.,m~o&M;:;;m;;-,---;H;Hi"'"'~m;;;io~•-~2b;:;;loc"'k~er~w:rnhi;;;,,"-;o:rnhi;;;bit;;-,--op;;;nO.m~id;;;o~ne~--+.m~~~,~~~,mmm_1T.Aoilitico~o,~ol~~"'c;_..,~,,~,,;;;,,,::-:,•,---
gastncacidproductlon Rx: ulcers
~nne pen !""""""
Percodan oxycodone Narcot1canalgesic Prinivil lisinopril Ace inhibitor Rx: HTN - CHF
-aspinn
l'flnZIGe
Pro~Banthlne propanthetine Ant1chol1nergic Rx: ulcers
-~···················· ACUPUNCTURE DESK REFERENCE - 337 •

MEDICATIONS & USAGE
l.............,,..,~m~•• RBrtese
l~!'::"'.!!_of_llin
-
Antiarrhythmic- Rx: pvc's ;R;;e:;:ne::;s;:;e::i·R;---I;;;poi;;;;Yt;;:h,r;;;oz"lde,.--I;,An::;ti"-hy::::p,=::rt::eo::;siv:::,:71•"''""'""'tic:-:oo::::m"'p"'o""'"""d
- reserptne - Rx: hypertension
Procardia nifedipine Calcium channel blocker- Rx: angina Rescudose morphine Oral narcotic analgesic
-hypertens1on
- Procardia XI
fP~~~iij~~~~~r---p.~~~~·~~&~~msm~-----lRmHw~~pm~ee--i~~~a.,••.----,~~~~T~~~~w~hM~---
Proglycem
Prograf
diazoxide
_,
Increases blood glucose - Rx·
hypoglycemia
- -
Respbid theophylline
-- -
Bronchodilator- Rx: asthma - COPD
...
-
Prolixln nuphenazine
p- - ...m-R>cHIV/AlDS
Promet
Pr-e
Pronestyl -
promethazine
procainamide
Phenothiaz~neantiemelic
Antiarrhythmic- Rx: pvc's

Rid
Rtfadln
pyrothnns
rifampin
Parasitie~de-Rx:
Antibiotic- Rx: TB- meningibs

lice
--""--
pheny/ptopanolamine Nasal decongestant Rifater isoniazid- rifampin !Antibiotic- Rx: TB
Propagest
- pyrazinamide
Beta blocker" Rx: HTN prophylaxis Ritalin - Ritalin- methylphenidate Stimulant- Rx: attention defiol
Propranolol inderal
disorder in children
1-"""··-
of: angina- cardiac dysrhythm1as Sr
-AMI - m• raine H/A
Propulokl
i-"" KillS
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Robaxin methocarbamol Skeletal muscle antispasmodiC
Pros car tina steride Rx: prostatk: hypertrophy
H-·Rl<- RobaXISal
Robitet
--
tetracycline
Prostigmin neostigmine Anticholinesterase - Rx: myasthenia
gravis
Human gMW(tt hoNrJQB& Rocephhl

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Proventil albuterol Beta-2 bronchodilator- Rx: asthma Roferon-A interferon lmmunoadjuvant - Rx: ha1ry cell
leukemia- AIDS-related Karposi's
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Prozac fluoxetine ...,.,
Heterocyclic antidepressant Roxanol100 morphine analgesic
~--
Pulmozyme KOXICOt
1:::""'""'' i~lungsectetioll8"-Rx:cysttc
-- - P""'=-~
phenazopyridine Urinary tract analgesic Roxicodone oxyoodone INarcotic analgesic
Pyridium
~
Btonchodilatot sedatfYe I
expectorant ~ RJt COPD
Questran
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cholestyramine Lowers serum cholesterol :_
Rynatuss
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&ventriculardysrhythmias ~-Rx:astnma-COPD
~- ~;.,_ Salflex
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salsa/ate NSAID analgesic - Rx: arthritis
Quinidine qumidJne Anbarrhylhmic- Rx: supraventricular
&--ylhnj. -
&ventriculardysrhythmias
Gluconate SOJuron
I(Ui-
~~-""'·""- Salutensin hydroflumethiazide AntihypertenSIVe I diuretic compound
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-reserpine
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Rauzlde rauwolfia- Antihypertensive I diuretiC compound - Salutensln
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~~Softejectiol'ld
Regroton chlorthalidone
-reserpma
AntihypertensiVe I diuretic compound
,
Sansert mathysergide Serotonin inhibitor- Rx: headaches
INSAIO·R>c•- ~""""""" ~iclsedative

I""'""""""'
Renedil felodrpine Calcium channel blocker- Rx: HTN
-angina
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MEDICATIONS & USAGE
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Terazol
atenoloJ
terr:onazole
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Beta-1 blocker- Rx: dysrtlythmias
- HTN -angina - Ml prophylaxis
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Antimicrobial - Rx: candidiasis

'lranaai!J'HI>l
Transderm Nitro lnitrogtycertn
Tranxene T-Tab c/orazepate

;
Nitrate vasodilator- Rx: angina

prophylaxis
Benzodiazepine hypnotic- Rx:
_.,
anxiety -seizures
- Tranxene-Sd
Terpin Hydrate codeine Expectorant
T!aiii<:Or 1- I~HlN-anll'""
Teslac testolactone Antineoplastic- Rx: breast cancer

Trazodone
.,._..,._
desyre/
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Antidepressant
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Trental pentoxifylline Reduces blood viscosity- improves

circulation in peripheral vascular
disease
Tetracycline achromycin Antibiotic
Tri-Levlen Oral contraceptive
Theo-24 theophylline Bronchodilator- Rx: asthma - COPD

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- perphenazine tranquilizer combination
Theochron theophylline Brond10dilator- Rx: asthma - COPD
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Thiosulfii-A phenazopyridlne Urinary tract analgesic I antibiotic

- suffamethizole Trtlisafe
Trimethoprim bactrim Antibiotic

Thyroid honnone
liotrix
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Timentin
Timollde
Timoptic
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ticarcillinl
clavulanate
timolol
Antibiotic compound
,_,..,,.,-, .
Beta blocker Rx: glaucoma
- Jrma!fn
Triphasil
Trlprou01ne
6iBliJdlhfi•
ethinyl estradiol
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oompound
Oral contraceptive
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- amobarbital
Tofranil im1pramme Tricyclic antidepressant
Tuasar.st' Narcotic antitussive~ ~stamlne
expecWrant- Rx: colds
I"'"' nypOQ,..,.,~- "'"......,. ~
Tussar-2 codeine- Narcotic antitussive I antihistamine I
chlorpheniramine expectorant - Rx: colds
Tolbutamide Oral hypoglycemic - Rx: diabetes uaifenesin
IUStlenG rnyorocoaona Narcotic antitussive agent
Tolectln
Torecan
Trancopal
Tusslonex
Tylenol WI
Codeine
l}'fOX
Ultracef
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acetaminophen
cefadroxil
~ntltusslvefanttfllstamlne
Narcotic analgesic
arcolic analgesic
Antibiotic
Trandate
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INTERACTIONS Herbs, Nutrients & Drugs
Herb Interaction Herb InteractiOn

Immunosuppressants - astragalus Antihyperiensive medication
I
Astragalus Licorice
11 the efficacy of these medications - licorice may have a hypertensive
Bilberry Warfarin, aspirin, anti-platelet effect
drugs- bilberry (at very high doses) Digoxin - licorice t the risk of
It the risk of bleeding digoxin toxicity (possibly via
Black cohosh Chemotherapeutic agents - black hvookalaemia\
cohosh may affect the cytotoxicity of Diuretics, laxatives - licorice
some drugs used in breast cancer (at high doses) t the risk of
treatment electrolyte disturbances, especially
Tamoxifen -evidence regarding the hypokalemia, with the use of these
effect of black cohosh on tamoxifen medications
efficacy and breast cancer cell Prednisolone - licorice t blood
Iqrowth is conflictinq levels of orednisolone
Celery Thyroid hormone - celery J. blood Milk thistle/ Metronidazole -milk thistle J. blood
levels of this medication St. Mary's levels of this medication
Coleus Antihyperiensive medication thistle Paracetamol and other
- coleus may have additive hepatotoxic medications - milk
hypotensive effects thistle protects and stimulates the
Cranberry Warfarin -cranberry juice t or regeneration of normal liver cells
J. the anticoagulant effect of this Pau d'arco Warfarin, aspirin, anti11latelet
medication drugs - pau d'arco (at very high
Dong quai Warfarin - dong quai i the risk of doses); the risk of bleeding with
bleeding these medications
Echinacea Immunosuppressants - echinacea Psyllium Lithium, other orally administered
1 the efficacy of these medications husk drugs -psyllium J. the absorption of
Evening Phenothiazines - EPO i the risk lithium and other oral drugs unless
primrose oil of seizures in patients receiving doses are taken at least one hour
phenothiazines before
Fenugreek Hypoglycemic therapy - fenugreek Red clover/ Tamoxifen -evidence regarding
1 blood glucose levels isoflavones the effect of red clover on tamoxifen
Garlic Protease inhibitors - gartic J. blood efficacy and breast cancer cell
levels of protease inhibitors qrowth is conflictinq
Warfarin, aspirin, anti-platelet StJohn's St John's wort has been noted to
drugs - gartic t the risk of bleeding wort increase the action of the hepatic
with these medications enzyme system, which J. the
Ginkgo Haloperidol, olanzapine - ginkgo efficacy of these medications: oral
may enhance the therapeutic effect contraceptives, warfarin, protease
of these medications in the treatment inhibitors, reverse transcriptase
of schizophrenia inhibitors, simvastatin, verapamil,
Hypoglycemic therapy -ginkgo irinotecan, imatinib, methadone,
may affect blood glucose levels cyclosporin, tacrolimus, midazolam,
Nifedipine -ginkgo t blood levels omeprazole
and side effects of this medication Digoxin - StJohn's wort J. blood
Warfarin, aspirin, anti11latelet levels of this medication
drugs -ginkgo i the risk of bleeding Prescription antidepressants
with these medications - tricyclics & SSRis - StJohn's wort
Ginseng Digoxin - Korean ginseng may affect may cause semtonergic syndrome
(Korean) diqoxin assays with SSRis; St John's wort J. blood
Hypoglycemic therapy - Korean levels of tricyclic antidepressants
ginseng may affect blood glucose Slippery elm Orally administered drugs
levels - slippery elm may reduce the
Phenelzine - Korean ginseng i side absorption of some medications
effects of Phenelzine or other MAOis unless doses are separated by 2-3
Warfarin - Korean ginseng j. the hours
anticoaqulant effect of warfarin Soy/ Tamoxifen - evidence regarding the
Ginseng Digoxin -Siberian ginseng may isoflavones effect of soy on tamoxifen efficacy
(Siberian) affect diqoxin assays and breast cancer cell growth is
Phenelzine - Siberian ginseng t side conflictinq
effects of phenelzine or other MAO Is Thyroid hormone - soy protein
Hawthorn Antihypertensive medication J. absorption and efficacy of this
--
- hawthorn may have an additive medication unless doses are
hypotensive effect with these separated bv at least 2 hours
medications Warfarin - soy protein J. the
Kelp Thyroid hormone - kelp (at very anticoagulant effect of this
medication
-
high doses) may precipitate or
exacerbate hvper- or hvoothvmidism Willow Warfarin, aspirin, anti-platelet
drugs -willow t the risk of bleeding
with these medications
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Herbs, Nutrients & Drugs INTERACTIONS
Interaction
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Calcium
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~
Flaxseed oil
Folic acid
~
Glucosamine
Iodine
tO<,
Iron Bisphosphonates, tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, thyroid hormone,

""""' methyldopa, carbidopa, levodopa and penicillamine - iron L the absorption and efficacy
of these medications unless doses are se arated b at least 2 hours
~
Magnesium Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics -magnesium L the absorption and efficacy of
these medications unless doses are se arated b at least 2 hours
~ L-Methionine
Nicotinic acid
~
/i~
r;a Potassium
Vitamin 86 henobarbitone
.~ VItamin C
-'-
Oesferrioxamine -vitamin C may cause transient deterioration of cardiac function with
desferrioxamine
VItamin 03 Thiazide diuretics -vitamin 03 ; the risk of hypercalcemia if taken with calcium
su laments and/or thiazide diuretics note: cod liver oil contains 85 IU vitamin D er 1
Vitamin E Warfarin, aspirin, anti-platelet drugs -vitamin E (at doses over 400 IU) daily j the risk of
--
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bleedin with these medications
VItamin K
Zinc
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Vitamin A Strengthens mucus membranes, Acne, AIDS, Poor night vision, Bitot's Vomiting, headaches, malaise, Retinol form: Vitamin A plays a major role
cancer prevention, Liver, beef, egg i:
(retinol) the immune system immune
response; required for normal
vision, healthy epithelial
Chrohn's disease.
spots, eye problems, fatigue,
circulation, colds/flu,
anemia, poor growth, frequent
infections, impaired wound
loss of appetite/weight, difficult
sleep, birth defects, abortion,
rough skin, hair loss, bone/joint
yolks, butter,
cream, cod liver
in wound and bone fracture
healing. Has cancer prevention
effects 15,000 IU. Can improve
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RDA5000 IU eczema, glaucoma, oil, cheese
RDA males 1000 membranes and skin; high hemorrhoids, healing, follicular hyperkeratosis pain, eye irritation, blurred vision, menstrual pain. Topical and z
IU
doses have been used for measles, (rough, dry, scaly skin), brittle constipation oral application can improve c:
RDAfemales
acne and to prevent immune menorrhagia,
PMS, psoriasis,
nails, loss of appetite, kidney skin and scalp conditions. .....
800 IU
compromise during radiation and stones, reduced sweat glands,
rosacea, sore throat, a!
chemotherapy birth defects; deficiencies may
ulcerative colitis, UTI m
result from low dietary intake, z
malabsorption or depletion
caused bv infection ~
Beta carotene Converted to vitamin A by the Asthma, cancer Low dietary levels are Orange skin (palms, soles, Carotenoid It also acts as an antioxidant Qo
liver; diabetics have a decreased prevention, immune associated with higher rates of nasolabial folds) are seen form: carrot, and an immune system booster. CJ)
ability to make this conversion; support
several types of cancer with high levels of ingestion
sweet potatoes,
red peppers,
Ingestion of large dosages can c:
although not technically a vitamin, but pose no health risks; large yams, mangos, result in orange coloring of "U
NoRDA "U
it is the only source of vitamin A in supplemental amounts in heavy the skin.
apricots, spinach,
r-
many multi formulas smokers can increase lung dark greens
vegetables,
m
cancer rates
most orange and i:
ellowfruits m
VitaminD Supports bone and tooth Chrohn's disease, (Rickets in children, i.e. bent Most toxic; weakness, tiredness, Fortified milk Treatment of bone disorders z
(cholecalciferol) formation and muscle function; epilepsy, hearing
loss, osteoporosis,
aids in calcium, phosphorus, and psoriasis, rickets,
and bowed legs), late teeth
development, osteoporosis,
excessive thirst. loss of appetite,
nausea, vomiting, headache,
products, liver,
seafood, salmon,
can slow or prevent bone loss
with calcium. Can decrease
~
sunflower seeds,
RDA400 IU magnesium absorption, thus, scleroderma osteomalacia, osteopenia, constipation, mental retardation, cod liver oil, eggs, hyperproliferation of skin cells
RDA 70+ is 600 IU critical for healthy bones; supports impaired immune response, hypercalcuria (which can lead to mushrooms, in psoriasis. Stimulates white
healthy functioning of the thyroid muscle weakness around decreased kidney function and herring blood cells and increases
glands; inhibits proliferation of hip/pelvis. calcium deposits), liver damage, resistance to infection. May
several types of cancer; may high cholesterol and blood reduce the risk of colorectal and
slow the progression of multiple pressure, fetal abnormalities, breast cancer. 4000-5000 IU
sclerosis slow growth provides protection for multiple
sclerosis and autoimmune
conditions.
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Vttamm MaJor Functtons Reported Usage Deftctency Stgns and Toxtctty Stgns and Symptoms Top Food Therapeuttc Research
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Vitamin E Helps the formation of red blood Acne, Alzheimer's Rare: peripheral neuropathy, Generally safe; can cause Wheat germ, Cardiovascular diseases
(tocopherols) cells, neurological and lung disease, fluid in arms and legs, increased stomach upset, fatigue, muscle vegetable oil, 300-1600 IU for 3 months.
atherosclerosis, nuts, seeds,
"d" natural form tissue; slows the aging of cells; RBC fragility (hemolytic weakness, breast tenderness, Enhances immunity, age-related
BPH, cataracts, cabbage,liver,
"dl" synthetic form helps maintain normal enzyme cancer, diabetes, anemia), ataxia, muscle emotional problems; may wheat flour eye disease; may help reduce
function, aids in tissue healing heart attacks, weakness increase blood pressure in nocturnal leg cramps and
increase immune hypertensives; may augment PMS. May slow progression
RDA males 15mg function, lupus,
RDAfemales 12mg anticoagulant activity in persons of Parkinson's & Alzheimer's
osteoarthritis, peptic
ford alpha ulcer, peripheral
with clotting disorders; women disease. May be beneficial for
tocopherol circulation, PMS, with heart disease on hormone- osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
rheumatoid arthritis, replacement therapy should arthritis. May decrease
sunburn avoid high doses. oxidative damage and enhance
use of insulin in diabetics. Use
with caution in individuals with
historv of bleedino.
Vitamin K Critical for blood clotting; activates Blood clotting, Easy bruising, Gl bleeding, nose Natural forms are safe; Green, leafy Counteracts anticoagulant <
(phylloquinone) proteins essential for bone
mineralization and calcium
osteoporosis bleeds, heavy periods persons on warfarin or other
anti-coagulants should avoid
vegetables,
Brussels sprouts,
overdoses. May help optimize
bone mineralization and ~
broccoli, cabbage, i:
RDA males 80 meg binding.
females 65 meg
supplements spinach, remodeling. Deficiency may be
cauliflower, liver, dietary, malabsorption, or loss
oats, cheddar
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of storage sites (liver disease).
Vitamin 61 Energy production from Alcoholism, Fatigue, weakness, depression, Non-toxic

cheese
Brewer's yeast, Used to treat chronic alcoholics.
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c:
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(thiamin) carbohydrates; required for
disease, anemia,
neuropathy, loss of appetite,
whole grains,
May ease chronic pain, .....
c: healthy nervous tissue and brain
CHF, diabetes,
depression, nervous system nuts, beans,
trigeminal neuralgia, diabetic ::0
z iii
(") RDA males 1.5 mg cells fibromyalgia, problems, severe deficiency oats, bran, pork, neuropathy in many nervous
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c: RDAfemales insomnia, psychiatric
patients
is seen in beriberi, muscle sunflower seeds, system disorders. May z
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reflex activity, edema, heart pork, soybeans,
peanuts
infarction. C/)
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Vitamin 82 Energy production from Cataracts, Usually not seen alone; cheilosis Non-toxic; high doses over long Liver, lean beef Substantial intake may reduce C/)
"' (riboflavin) caribohydrates, fats, and depression, (chapped, swollen, fissured lips), periods may cause diarrhea; or pork, chicken, the risk of developing cataracts. c:
.,"'"' proteins; antioxidant effects by
migraines
angular stomatitis (sores at the harmless coloring of urine
spinach, brewer's
yeast, almonds,
Maintains healthy skin and may "'tt
"'tt
"'"' RDA males 1.8 mg regeneration of glutathione;
supports the production of adrenal
corner of the mouth), glossitis (orange/ yellow) appears a few wild rice, help prevent stomatitis and
r-
"'z RDAfemales
hormones; helps the body utilize
(swollen, fissured, sore tongue),
photophobia, seborrheic
hours following ingestion mushrooms, egg
yolks
cheilosis. May help fatigue and
depression if symptoms are due
m
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1.2mg 3:
"' other vitamins dermatitis (crusty, scaly skin) to riboflavin deficiency. m
z
I especially around nasolabial
-
folds scrotum and labia .....
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Vrtamrn MaJor Functrons Reported Usage Defrcrency Srgns and Toxrcrty S1gns and Symptoms Top Food Therapeutrc Researcll :S
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VHamln83 Involved wRh over 200 reactions Acne, cataracts, Dermatitis, diarrhea, inflamed Burning flush on hands and Lean baal, white May help prevent headaches
circulation, face, hypersensitivity which may meat, tuna, i:
Niacin, niacinamide in the body; supports healthy
(nicotinic acid and !function of the nervous and
diabetes, high
cholesterol, glucose
tongue and mouth, psychiatric
changes; pellagra includes be accompanied with upset
salmon, milk,
aggs.lagumes.
associated with PMS and
migraines. Niacin may be z
nicotinamide) digestive systems; involved in intolerance, heart the above symptoms wRh stomach, cramps, nausea, chicken, rice beneficial for osteoarthritis Jn
the production of sex hormones; attack prevention, irreversible dementia and is vomiting, Rching, dizziness, bran, wheat bran, especially involving the knee. z
RDA20mg helps maintain healthy skin osteoarthritis, seen with acuta deficiency palpitations, and sweating; peanuts, rabb~. May lower LDL and serum c
Raynaud's disease, severe toxicity from time release peanut butter riglycerides and increase HDL -1
rheumatoid arthritis,
schizophrenia
forms can cause liver damage, levels. 22
elevated blood glucose, peptic m
ulcers, rash on large areas, z
Vitamin 85 JA component of coenzyme A, it is Adrenal support, Symptoms are rare.
outv arthritis
Non-toxic; megadoses may Lobster, beef, May decrease morning stiffness
;
(pantothenic acid, used for energy production from allergies, arthritis, cause diarrhea pori<, chicken, in both RA & OA sufferers. QO
constipation, flah, nuts,
en
pantothenate)
RDA7mg
carbohydratas, proteins, and fats; hyperlipidemia,
Ris also involved in the synthesis surgery and wound
lot
acetyl choline, adrenal healing
Nausea, numbness and tingling
of the hands and feet, muscle
cramps of the arms and legs,
mushrooms,
eggs, com,
peas, soybeans,
Improves wound healing
after trauma or surgery. 85
supports adrenal function. May
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hormones, heme, and cholesterol; sleep disturbances, headache,
sunflower seeds decrease serum cholesterol and r-
supports the sinuses; supports Gl disturbances, fatigue, riglycerides. m
normal growth and development deoression irritabilitY i:
Protein and amino acid Symptoms are rare. Non-toxic; high dosage (2,000 to Lean beef May help a variety of m
Vitamin 86 !Arthritis,
z
(pyridoxine,
pyridoxal)
metabolism; Ris involved in over asthma, autism,
100 enzyme reactions; involved in cardiovascular
dlsaase, carpal Cheilosis, glossRis, stomach
6,000 mg) can cause peripheral
neuropathy, insomnia
and port<, flsh,
beans, walnuts,
eggs, bananas,
conditions including carpal
~nnel syndrome, anemia, ;
the production of red blood cells tunnel syndrome, irritability, depression, anemia sunflower seeds arthritis, epilepsy, depression,
RDA2mg and antibodies; helps maintain deprasslon, diabetes, ostaoporosis, PMS, and kidney
healthy skin epilepsy, kidney stones.
stones, MSG,
nausea and vomiting,
PMS
VItamin 89 (folic Purine and pyrimidine synthesis, Alcoholism, anemia, Megaloblastic anemia can Safe unless there is a 812 Black-eyed peas, May reduce premature birth
acid heme production converts atherosclerosis, cause fatigue, weakness, deficiency; high doses will ~eel genn, bran, defects, cleft lip and neural tube
cancer prevention, beans, green,
(folate, folacin) homocysteine to methionine and coronary heart
headache, sleeping difficulty, correct the hematological laafy vegatebles,
defects. Diabetics may improve
helps in the formation of tyrosine, dlsaase, Chrohn's irritability, depression, restless symptom complex, thus masking nuts circulation and visual acuity in
serine, and glutamic acid; disease, dementia, leg syndrome, facial color inadequate 812 which will result elderly diabetics.
RDA400mcg
RDA pregnancy deficiency while pregnant can depression, loss; anemia is similar to that in neurological damage
cause neural tube defects osteoporosis, of vitamin 812 deficiency and
600 meg pregnancy and
lactation, ulcer
include increased MCV, MCH,
andMCHC
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Vitamin 812 Red blood cell production; AIDS, Pernicious anemia, loss of Non-toxic; Gl upset, urticaria, Most animal May decrease dementia. May
(cobalamins, healthy myelin; DNA and RNA atherosclerosis, reflexes and nerve sensation, rash, and pruritus have been products; meats, inhibit HIV replication. May
bronchial asthma, fish, shellfish,
cyanocobalamin) synthesis; converts homocysteine tingling hands and feet, fatigue, reported; megadoses can lead to dairy, clams, decrease pain and symptoms
depression, diabetes,
to methionine; helps the body male infertility, shortness of breath, pallor; kidney stones and gout oysters, egg of trigeminal neuralgia and
RDA2 meg use folic acid; supports healthy memory loss, neuropathy, especially over age yolks, sardines, accelerate healing time in nerve
function of the nervous system multiple sclerosis, 60; hematological signs are very liver injuries.
pernicious anemia similar to folic acid; age-related
loss of hearing, memory, and
concentration; loss of bladder,
bowel control; impotence,
lossitis, weioht loss, insomnia
Biotin Energy production, fatty acid Diabetes, brittle nails, Dermatitis around orifices Non-toxic Soy, liver, organ May be supportive for people
synthesis, healthy hair and nails, diabetic peripheral (mouth, nose, ears, eyes, meats, oatmeal, with diabetes by lowering
neuropathy, egg yolk, soy,
sweat glands, nerves and bone perianal), hair loss, depression, blood glucose levels and by
RDA300 meg
marrow
dermatitis
gray skin
mushrooms,
bananas, preventing diabetic neuropathy. <
peanuts, brewer's
yeast, egg yolk, ii!
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Vitamin C
(ascorbic acid,
Most important water-soluble
antioxidant in the body; reduces
AIDS, allergies,
asthma,
Fatigue, shortness of breath,
bleeding gums, easy bruising,
Rare; high amounts can cause
diarrhea, nausea, bloating
eanuts, walnuts
Rose hips,
red peppers,
May act as an anti-inflammatory,
and helps the body fight
z
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atherosclerosis, broccoli, citrus
ascorbyl palmitate,
several species of free radicals; slow wound healing, frequent inflammatory diseases,
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value
vitamin 0; helps regulatory effect for bodybuilding purposes
on the production of estrogens and can also be used to treat
and testosterone menopausal symptoms by
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3. Vitamin E, 200 to 400 IU daily enhances heating. 4. Chromium, 400 to 600 meg daily aids in fiber. 2. Other foods: squash, cucumbers, watermelon, winter melon, celery, carrots, cabbage, beet 0
reducing infections of the skin. 5. Zinc, 45 to 60 mg daily is important for healthy skin. 6. Selenium,
100 to 200 meg daily encourages tissue elasticity and is a powerful antioxidant. 7. Vitamin 86 is
tops, dandelions, aloe vera, mulbeny leaves, carrot tops, lettuce, potatoes, cherries, papayas, pears,
persimmons, raspberries, buckwheat, alfalfa sprouts, millet, brown rice, mung beans, and plenty of
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acne. 10. Kombucha tea, which has antibacterial and immune-boosting properties, has been found by fats, refined carbohydrates, sugar, caffeine, chocolate, citrus fruits, oily foods, spicy foods, alcohol, ~en
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Allergy 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Nutrients that give immune systems an extra boost include: 1. Make sure the diet contains an adequate amount of vitamin A and C. Vitamin A is essential for healthy <
Vitamin A, C, E, 8-complex, zinc, quercetin, pycnogenol, EFAs and gamma linolenic acid. 3. Vitamin
A, 10,000 IU daily is a great immune supporter. 4. Vitamin C, 1,000 mg tid detoxifies, strengthens the
mucus lining of the respiratory tract. Vitamin C is well recognized for its effect to prevent and treat
infection. 2. Reduce or eliminate intake of dairy products, as they increase mucus production. 3. Drink ~
immune system, and reduces histamine levels in the blood. 5. Vitamin D, 600 IU daily. 6. Quercitin, plenty of distilled water throughout the day to help drainage. s::
1,000 mg tid. 7. Take EFAs, which include 1 to 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil or 3 grams of fish oil
daily. B. Coenzyme Q10, 100 mg daily improves cellular oxygenation. 9. L-Tyrosine, 500 mg daily zen
has an important function in protein synthesis. 10. MSM, 1 ,000 mg tid improves allergies, asthma,
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mg daily prevents hair loss. 4. EFAs, in the form of flaxseed oil, fish oil, and evening primrose oil are
1. Biotin, found in green peas, oats, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and walnuts, is essential for healthy
hair and skin. Kelp and seaweed are also excellent choices to include in the daily diet. 2. Protein is z
rich in fatty acids and are essential for healthy hair. 5. Natural silica is the building block that boosts the essential make-up of hair. Therefore, the intake of food high in protein such as milk, fish, eggs, and c:
hair growth. 6. MSM, 700 mg daily is a vital substance to the life of hair and skin. 7. L-Cysteine and beans is recommended. 3. Foods that are high in collagen will improve the elasticity and shine of hair, -1
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minerals for proper hair growth. 9. Consider Aangamik DMG from Food Science Labs or Ultra Hair as they can improve circulation to the scalp and promote hair growth. 5. Increase intake of water. =t
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daily is a beneficial antioxidant. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon daily. 5. Thiamin, 3 to 8 grams
1. Consume adequate amounts of vegetables for vitamins A, 81, 82, C, and E. 2. Encourage a diet
with a diverse source of all nutrients, including raw fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. B z
daily. 6. Phosphatidylserine, 100 mg tid. 7. Methylcobalamin (active vitamin 812), 1,000 meg bid. vitamins are important to maintain nerve health. 3. Small frequent meals are recommended, instead of
B. Melatonin, one to three time-release tablets before sleep. 9. SAMe, 400 to 1,600 mg daily. 10. a few large meals. Weight loss is recommended if obese. 4. Avoid fried foods, smoked or barbecued
CoQ10, 50 mg daily augments the supply of oxygen to the brain. 11. DHEAsupplementation during foods, meat, alcohol, hot sauces, spicy foods, fatty foods, rich foods, salty foods, coffee, caffeine. sweet
the tater years can aid mental abilities and alleviate stress. 12. Huperzine A, 200 meg bid, slows foods, and sugar. 5. Encourage more white meat and less red meat.
disease progression, improves memory, and inhibits destruction of acetylcholine.
Amenorrhea 1. Adequate intake of calcium is important to prevent menstrual cramps. Calcium level in the body is
decreased about 10 days before a period. 2. Increase the intake of vegetable oil and fish. They are rich
resources of prostaglandin, which relieves cramping and pain associated with painful menstruation. 3.
Soy products are also beneficial as they help to regulate hormone imbalance. 4. Increase the intake of
foods that are warm in nature, such as onions, garlic, mutton, chili, or chives.
Angina 1. L-carnitine, 1,000 to 3,000 mg daily helps improve functioning of the heart. 2. Vitamin E, 200 to 1. Increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots,
800 IU daily is a powerful antioxidant and reduces clotting. 3. Selenium, 200 meg daily keeps tissue pumpkin, and cantaloupe. 2. Avoid MSG, meat, fat, aged foods, alcohol, diet soft drinks, preservatives,
elastic. 4. Multivitamins and minerals daily that include vitamins A, C, and E. 5. EFAs, in the form sugar substitutes, meat tenderizers, and soy sauce. 3. Gar1ic is effective to lower blood pressure, lower
of fish oils help reduce chest pain. 6. Melatonin, 500 to 3,000 meg prevents free~radical damage. bad LDL, and increase good HDL.
7. CoQ10, 90 to 180 mg daily prevents heart disease. B. Magnesium, 500 to 1,000 mg daily helps
reverse heart disease.
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Ankle Pain 1. Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are well recognized for their nutritional support, as they
are important for the formation of bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. 2. Sulfur helps the absorption
of calcium. Consume foods high in sulfur such as asparagus, eggs, fresh garlic, and onions. 3. Sea
cucumber is very beneficial for synovial joints and joint fluids. 4. Fresh pineapples are recommended
as they contain bromelain, an enzyme that is excellent in reducing inflammation. 5. Avoid spicy foods,
caffeine, citrus fruits, suQ&r, milk, dairy products, and red meat.
Anxiety 1. EFAs, flaxseed oil, 1 tab5espoon daily. 2. Galcium, 500 to 1,000 mg daily. 3. Magnesium, 250 to 1. A diet high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins B and E is recommended.
500 mg daily. 4. Niacin, 250 to 500 mg dally. 5. Zinc, 15 mg bid. 6. Consider Liquid kyolic with 812 These nutrients are easily depleted by stress. 2. Encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables
from Wakunaga. 7. Consider Floradix Iron. 8. 5-HTP, 50 to 100 mg tid, but do not take with any such as apricots, wintermelon, asparagus, avocados, bananas and broccoli in addition to brown rice,
pharmaceutical antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication. 9. 8-complex, 50 mg bid. 10. GABA. 500 dried fruit, figs, salmon, gartic, green leafy vegetables, soy products, and yogurt. 3. Avoid caffeine
-~_tid between meals, has a calming effect. coffee, tea, soda, chocolate), tobacco, alcohol, and sugar whenever possible.
Arthritis 1. Bioflavonoids, 500 mg dally. 2. Chondroitin sulfate, 1,000 to 2,000 mg daily, holds cartilage 1. Consume more foods containing iron, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, fish, lima beans,
together, prevents damage, and stimulates repair. 3. Digestive enzymes. 4. Glucosamine sulfate, 700 and peas. 2. Eat more sulfur-containing foods, such as asparagus, eggs, gartic, and onions. 3. Eat
to 1,000 mg daily repairs joint cartilage and tissue damage, reduces symptoms of osteoarthritis. 5. fresh pineapple, which contains bromelain, an enzyme that reduces inflammation. 4. Avoid nightshade
Omega·3fatty acids (fish oil capsules), 50 mg tid. 6. MSM, 500 to 1,000 mg tid reduces inflammation. vegetables, greasy foods, and NSAIDs. 5. Avoid iron supplements because they are suspected of being
7. Sea cucumber. 8. Silica. 9. Vitamin E, 400 to 800 IU daily reduces symptoms. 10. NSAIDs. invotved in pain, swelling, and joint destruction. 6. Avoid all forms of hydrogenated oils, which include
peanut butter, cooking oils, snack chi s, margarine, and processed foods.
Asthma 1. Multivitamins and minerals daity. 2. Vitamin C, 10 to 30 mg for every two pounds of body weight,
dally. 3. Vrtamin E, 200 to 400 IU daily. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon daily. 5. Magnesium, 200
to 400 mg tid prevents bronchial spasm attacks. 6. Adrenal cortex extract, 250 mg tid. 7. Asthma-XS, 0
500 to 1,000 mg tid, from Olympian Labs is an herbal combination tor chronic sufferers of asthma. 8. 0
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> Chondroitin sulfate, 1,200 mg daily. 6. Magnesium, 700 to 1,000 mg daity. 7. Zinc, 50 mg daity. 8.
complete supply of nutrients for the bones, nerves, and muscles. 2. Adequate intake of calcium is
essential tor the repair and rebuilding of bones, tendons, cartilage, and connective tissues. 3. Fresh i5
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mg bid eases breathing during exercises. 7. EFAs, in the form of flaxseed oil and fish oil daily are adequate quantity. Foods rich in vitamin A include raw fruits and vegetables, such as carrots. 4. To avoid
helpful anti-inflammatory. 8. Magnesium, 300 to 500 mg daily strengthens muscles and relaxes infection, a diet high in gal1ic and onions is recommended as these two foods contain a natural antibiotic 110
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Manganese, first 2 weeks, 50 to 200 mg daily in divided dosages; thereafter, 15 to 30 mg daity. 3.
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alkaline foods like celery, avocados, pineapple, potatoes, wheat germ sweet fruits, sprouts, leafy green
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can help improve digestive function and eliminate bacterial buildups. 6. Omega 3 flax oil, 1 teaspoon vegetables, broccoli, and cauliflower. 3. Avoid acid·forming foods, such as caffeine, salts, refined foods, -f
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tablespoons daily. 5. Carotene complex, 50,000 to 100,000 IU daily. 6. Thymus extract, 750 mg intake of sweet foods and refined white sugar because they impair the body's ability to kill bacteria. 4. ::::j
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foods such as sweets, dairy products, and heavv or Qreasv foods are not recommended.
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digestive function and eliminate bacterial buildup. 3. Vitamin C, 500 to 1,000 mg daily encourages potatoes, and whole grains. Follow a low~fat diet. 2. Drink plenty of water, at least 8 glasses daily. 3.
regular bowel movements. 4. Dietary fiber, 1 to 3 grams bid. 5. EFAs. flaxseed oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons Avoid fried foods, fatty foods, and spicy foods that may irritate the mucus membranes of the intestines.
daily are needed for proper digestion and stool formation. 6. Pysillium, 1 teaspoon or 5 grams of 4. Prunes or prune juice are very effective to regulate bowels and relieve dry stool or constipation. 5. A
psyillium husks bid. 7. Consider Triphala from Planetary Formulas aids in the formation of odor-free, combination of wild honey with fresh grapefruit will also relieve dry stool or constipation. 6. Black sesame
firm, and healthy stools. 8. Kombucha tea which has detoxifying and immune-boosting properties with wild honey or flaxseed oil is a helpful combination to soften stool and facilitate bowel movements.
may be beneficial for relieving constipation and other digestive disorders. 9. Gar1ic destroys harmful
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mg bid for three to nine days, 400 mg tid on days ten through twenty, full dosage of 400 mg qid in part to nutritional deficiency. Foods such as white bread, flour, saturated animal fats, hydrogenated
after twenty days if needed. SAMe raises dopamine and serotonin levels and improves binding of vegetable oils, sweets, soft drinks, and canned goods deprive the body of vitamin B and increase the
neurotransmitters to reception sites. 6. Folic acid and vitamin 812, 1,000 meg of each daily. 7. 5· probability of depression. 4. Avoid a diet too low in complex carbohydrates as it may cause serotonin
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reducing insulin needs, fights infections, and strengthens blood vessels. 3. Vitamin E, 400 to 800 IU grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. 2. Get protein from vegetable sources, such as
daily improves glucose tolerance. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon daily. Do not take excessive grains and legumes, fish and low-fat dairy products. 3. Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, and sugar. Avoid the
EFAs, fish oil capsules or supplements that contain large amounts of PABA. 5. Chromium picolinate, consumption of simple sugars, which have an adverse effect on glucose tolerance. 4. Supplement your
400 to 600 meg daily, improves insulin's efficiency, which lowers blood-sugar levels. 6. Magnesium, diet with spirulina which helps stabilize blood-sugar levels. 5. Other foods that help normalize blood-
250 mg bid to tid may improve insulin production. 7. Methylcobalamin (active vitamin B12), 1,000 meg sugar include berries, brewer's yeast, dairy products (especially cheese), egg yolks, fish, garlic, kelp,
dail . 8. Alpha-lipoic acid, 150 lllQ daily improves diabetic neuropathy and reduces oain. sauerkraut, sovbeans, and veaetables.
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to 1,000 mg daily. 3. Digestive enzyme, 1 to 3 capsules with each meal. 4. Kelp, 150 meg daily dehydration and malnutrition. Eat oat bran, rice bran, raw foods, yogurt, and soured products daily. A
replaces minerals lost through diarrhea. 5. Potassium, 100 mg tid. 6. Colostrum has been shown to high-fiber diet is important. 2. During the recovery phase of diarrhea, eat foods that are easy to digest
reduce acute and chronic diarrhea. 7. Activated charcoal, four to six 250 mg capsules every 2 hours early in the meal, such as soup, yogurt, toast, and porridge, and cooked fruits and vegetables. 3. Avoid
until symptom relief helps remove toxins from the body. 8. Kombucha tea, which has detoxifying and foods that may trigger diarrhea or are hard to digest, such as sorbitol, dairy products, spicy food, alcohol,
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menstruation. Cold and sour foods create more stagnation, and may worsen the pain. 2. Decrease
the consumption of salt, red meats, processed foods, junk foods, and foods with high sodium content.
Caffeine should be avoided as it acts as a stimulant to excite the central nervous system and as a
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evening primrose oil capsules, 500 to 1,000 mg daily helps to reduce pain and fatigue. 4. Vitamin E.
400 to 500 IU dally protect the body's cells and enhance Immune function. 5. Consider chlorophyll
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Infection fungi, Including candida. 2. Koriorex from Nature's Sources is an herbal product that has been shown chicken. 2. Do not eat foods containing sugar or refined carbohydrates, soda drinks, grains, processed
to be effective in treating ringworm and tinea fungi infections. 3. Pau d' area, 3 cups daily has strong foods, greasy and fried foods. 3. Probtotics can help Improve digestive function and eliminate bacterial
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2. Vitamin E, 200 to 400 IU dally. 3. Raxseed oil, 1 tablespoon dally. 4. EFAs are beneficial for gout, uric acid in the joints, increased intake of food rich in uric acid will increase the risk of gout attacks.
as they are needed to repair tissu!9s and healing of joint disorders. 5. Vitamin 86, 50 mg daily helps Purine-rich food should be avoided, including meat, soup (bone broth), gravies, meat extracts, seafood,
distribute water In the body to keep tissues hydrated. 6. Magnesium, 400 mg dally. 7. AE Mulsion anchovies, fish, herring sardine, mussels, shellfish, internal organ meats (liver and kidneys), alcoholic
Forte from Blotics SE aids In reducing uric acid in the blood and is a potent antioxidant 8. Kelp, beverages, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, and cauliflower. 3. Increase Intake of cherries, blueberries
1,000 to 1,500 rna dailv contains complete protein and vital minerals to reduce serum uric acid. and strawberries, all of which are excellent In neutralizing uric acid.
Hair Loss 1. Cystalne, 2,000 mg daily. 2. VItamin B-complex, 150 mg daily wllh niacin, 50 mg dally. 3. Zinc, 1. Biotin, found In green peas, oats, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and walnuts, is essential for heahhy
75 mg daily prevents hair loss. 4. EFAs, in the form of flaxseed oil, fish oil, and evening primrose oil hair and skin. Kelp and seaweed are also exceiJant choices to include in the dally dial 2. Protein is
which are rich in fatty acids are essential for heahhy hair. 5. Natural silica is the building block that the essential make-up of hair. Therefore, the intake of food high in protein such as milk, fish, eggs, and
boosts hair growth. beans are recommended. 3. Foods that are high in collagen will improve the elasticity and shine of hair,
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migraines in young women and individuals with low tissue or low magnesium levels. 3. Pantothenic seeds. 2. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration. 3. Caffeine withdrawal is one
acid, 30 to 100 mg daily. 4. Vitamin C, 500 to 1,000 mg daity. 5. Vitamin E, 500 IU daily can help of the most common causes of headache. 4. Avoid intake of ice drinks or cold food, as they constrict
stabilize estrogen ~vels and prevent migraines. 6. Vitamin D, 400 IU daily. 7. SAMe may relieve vessels, channels and collateral&. 5. Avoid foods containing tyramine and MSG, which can trigger
symptoms. 8. Vitamin 86, 50 mg daily helps stabilize the brain's serotonin levels. 9. Riboflavin, 400 headaches, such as alcohol, chocolate, bananas, citrus fruits, avocados, smoked fish, aged cheese, figs,
mgdail can reduce menstrual related mi raines. fermented foods, sour cream, lima beans, yeast, red wine, and potatoes.
Hemorrhoids 1. Vitamin E oil or cream to apply to hemorrhoids. 2. Rutin, 50 mg tid reduces swelling, bleeding, 1. Increase fluids and high-fiber to protect against hemorrhoids, increase cellulose and hemi-cellulose
and itching. 3. Probiotics can help improve digestive function and eliminate bacterial buildup. 4. foods in diet. 2. Recommend cooling foods, lubricating foods, and Qi-tonifying foods: Cranberries, black
Water-sofuble fiber, 1 to 2 grams tid. 5. Bromelain, 1,500 mg daily is an effective anti-inflammatory. fungus, water chestnut, buckwheat, tangerines, figs, plums, fish, prunes, guavas, bamboo shoots, mung
6 Vitamin K, 100 meg bid helps rebuild the colon and rectum. 7. Consider Aerobic Bulk Cleanse beans, winter melon, black sesame seeds, persimmons, bananas, squash, cucumbers, and tofu.
(ABC) from Aerobic Life keeps the colon dean, relieving pressure on the rectum. 8. Consider Key-E
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Herpes 1. Vitamin E, 200 to 400 IU daily. 2. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon daily. 3. Thymus extract, 750 1. Consume a diet that focuses on whole, unprocessed foods, whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and
(Genital) mg once or bid. 5. Lysine, 500 mg qid or before eating reduces symptoms and recurrence, especially fruits. 2. Consume foods that naturally contain lysine including yogurt, cheese, fish, potatoes, eggs, and
during first 72 hours of the outbreak. 6. Zinc, 15 mg bid internally or zinc sulfate applied topically brewer's yeast since it has been shown to reduce outbreak. 3. Avoid high arginine-containing foods,
prevents viral replication. 7. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids, 600 mg tid at first sign of appearance, chocolate, peanuts, almonds, other nuts, and seeds. 4. Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, and sugar.
reduces blister formation and symptoms. 8. Vitamin A, 25,000 IU tid. 9. B-complex, 50 mg bid. 11.
Selenium, 200 meg daily. 12. MSM, 500 mg tid proven relief from herpes outbreak.
Herpes (Oral) 1. Lysine, 500 to 1,000 mg daity inhibits herpes virus growth. 2. Consider Oxy C-2 Gel from American 1. Patients with oral herpes should avoid heat, UV rays, over-exertion, stress, spicy or greasy foods,
Biologics applied topically which is a useful antiviral, antifungal, and bactericide. 3. Vitamin A, 50,000 seafood, or anything that may trigger an attack. 2. Conversely, they are advised to eat plenty of 0
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E, 400 to 800 IU daily may improve sperm's impregnating ability. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon
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blood chemistry. 7. Zinc, 30 to 60 mg daily helps with impotence in men. 8. Panax-ginseng tid. 9.
citrus) in nature should be avoided one week before and during menstruation. Cold and sour foods
create stagnation and cause pain. 2. Eat more nuts and seeds in their diet. 3. Avoid over1y spicy and
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500 mg, 30 to 45 minutes before retiring. 3. Valerian root extract, 300 mg, 30 to 45 minutes before dates, yogurt, milk, tuna, and whole grain crackers as they help promote sleep. 2. A diet high in calcium,
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50 to 200 mg before bed to rebalance serotonin. 7. Calcium, 1,500 to 2,000 mg daily has a calming minerals are easily depleted by stress. 3. Encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables such as
effect. apricots, wintermelon, asparagus, avocados, bananas and broccoli in addition to brown rice, dried fruit,
figs, salmon, garlic, green leafy vegetables, soy products, and yogurt. 4. Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, cola,
chocolate), tobacco, alcohol, and sugar whenever possible.
IBS 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Consider Probiotics can help improve digestive function and 1. Correct nutrient deficiencies with adequate calories. Consider probiotics or acidophilus before
eliminate bacterial buildups. 3. Consider digestive enzymes, gentian root, skullcap, or ginger root with meals to help assimilate nutrients. A high-fiber diet based on vegetables and whole grains is essential.
each meal to help with food digestion. 4. Aloe vera juice, Y4 cup bid is soothing and healing to the Consider eating raw vegetables and fruits. 2. Be careful with food combinations: Especially avoiding
digestive tract and helps fight intestinal infection. 5. Garlic aids in digestion and destruction of toxins starch, sugar, and protein combinations (for example, cheesecake). 3. Avoid, dairy products, caffeine,
in the colon. 6. EFAs, in primrose oil or flaxseed oil are needed to protect the intestinal lining. 7. saturated fats, fried foods, red meat, alcohol, wheat and eating too many types of foods at one time.
Vitamin B12, 200 meg bid for proper absorption of foods. 8. Vitamin B complex, 50 to 100 mg tid, is Minimize intake of gas producing foods such as beans, legumes, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. 4.
needed for orooer muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract. Suaoest foods with hiah-com lex carbohydrates and a hiah-fiber diet.
Jaundice 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Lipoic acid, 100 mg daily helps to improve liver function. 3. 1. Eat raw vegetables and fruits for one week, then 75 percent raw, then take fresh lemon enemas daily.
Colostrum, 500 mg qid has been shown to strengthen immune function and improve digestion. 4. 2. Drink the following juices: lemon juice and water, beet and beet greens, black radish extract to cleanse
Vitamin C and bioflavonoids, 500 mg five to six times daily have anti-inflammatory properties and can the liver. 3. Do not consume any alcohol. 4. Oregano, celandine, chaparral and dandelion aids cleansing
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they are important for the formation of bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. 2. Sutfur helps the are essential to prevent bone loss and promote bone growth. 2. Consume foods high in sulfur such
absorption of calcium. Adequate intake and absorption of calcium is essential for the repair and the as asparagus, eggs, fresh garlic, and onions. 3. Sea cucumber is very beneficial, as it contains a rich
rebuilding of bones, tendons, cartilage, and connective tissues. source of compounds that are needed in all connective tissues, especially synovial joints and joint fluids.
4. Consume foods high in histidine such as rice, wheat, and rye. 5. Fresh pineapples are recommended
as they contain bromelain, an enzyme that is excellent in reducinQ inflammation.
Libido 1. Ginseng is a primary tonic for male's sexual virility. 2. Consider Yohimbe caps, 750 to 1,000 mg to Women: 1. Increase soy foods for mild estrogenic effect. 2. Eat food rich in EFAs, such as seafoods,
stimulate testosterone and revitalize male virility. 3. Royal Jelly, 60,000 to 120,000 mg daily helps green vegetables, sea greens, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and seeds. 3. Vitamin-E-rich foods include
boost healthy seminal fluids. 4. Vitamin E, 800 IU helps promote vaginal fluids. 5. Niacin, 100 mg, 30 soy foods, wheat germ, seeds, nuts and vegetable oils and beta-carotene foods like apricots, mangos
minutes before sex to enhance sexual flush, mucus membrane tingling and intensity of the orgasm. and carrots. 4. Boost adrenal energy with brown rice. 5. Magnesium rich foods, like almonds, avocados,
carrots, citrus fruits, lentils, and salmon counteract depression and anxiety.
Masses 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Vitamin C, 500 to 1,000 mg tid. 3. Vitamin E, 400 to BOO IU 1. Eat certified organic foods as much as possible. 2. Base your diet around whole grains, unprocessed
daily. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil or evening primrose oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons daily help the body process foods, vegetables, fruits, fish, sea vegetables, beans, beets, carrots, artichokes, dandelion greens,
estrogen. 5. Phosphatidylcholine, 500 mg tid. 6. Pancreatin, 350 to 700 mg tid between meals. 7 onions, garlic, and soy products. 3. Increase consumption of soy foods and iodine from seaweeds. 4.
Magnesium, 1,000 to 1,500 mg daily aids in the stagnation of the uterus. Vitamin K will encourage proper blood clotting and reduce excessive flow. 5. Flaxseeds have been
shown to help balance estrogen levels.
Memory 1. Choline, 500to 100 mg daily. 2. DMAE, 75 mg bid boosts neurotransmitters, elevates mood, 1. Make sure the diet contains an adequate amount of lecithin, which is essential for transmission of
and increases energy. 3. Folic acid, 400 to 800 mg daily. 4. L-Carnitine. 50 to 500 mg daily. 5. nerve impulses that control memory. Good sources of lecithin include flaxseed oil, walnut oil, sesame
Pantothenic acid, 30 to 100 mg daily. 6. High potency multivitamins and minerals that include: Vitamin oil, egg yolk, soybean, and raw wheat germ. 2. The B vitamins are also important for energy and proper
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foods that are warm in nature, such as onions, garlic, mutton, chili. or chives. 5. Avoid cold or raw foods
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between meals. 6. Niacin, 200 to 500 mg tid. 7. Vitamin 86, 100 to 500 mg daily. B. Vitamin B12,
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daily. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 or 2 tablespoons daily. 5. Vitamin A, 5000 IU daily. 6. Vitamin 86,
1. Raw carrot, beet, celery, parsley or alfalfa juices, 1 to 2 glasses daily can reduce arthritic conditions.
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reparation can help reduce pain of osteoarthritis.
bone, cartilage and connective tissue. 4. Eat fresh pineapple, which contains bromelain, an enzyme that
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porosis daily. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 or 2 tablespoons daily. 5. Boron (as sodium tetrahydraborate), 6 to 9 green vegetables, flounder, salmon, sardines, shrimp and soybeans. Eat whole grain and calcium~rich
mg daily. 6. Vitamin 0, 400 IU daily with calcium is necessary for absorption. 7. Magnesium, 400 to foods at different times of the day to prevent grains from binding to calcium, impeding its absorption m the
800 mg daily can improve bone density. body. 2. Consumption of foods rich in plant estrogen is beneficial, including soybeans and yams. 3. Eat
sulfur-rich foods, like garlic and onions, to make bones healthy. 4. Avoid soft drinks, alcoholic beverages,
smokinQ, veast oroducts, suQar and salt.
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spasms. 2. Glucosamine sulfate, 500 mg tid effective alternative to aspirin and other NSAIDs. 3. made with garlic, onions, green leafy vegetables, ginger root, and turmeric root. 2. Avoid food containing
Bromelain, 300 to 500 mg tid is a natural enzyme that reduces inflammation. saturated, hydrogenated fats including butter, red meat, shellfish, margarine, shortenings, and all fried
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Palpitations 1. 8-complex, 50 mg tid calms and stabilizes your system. 2. Vitamin E, 200 to BOO IU daily is a 1. A diet which is magnesium and potassium rich includes: fresh leafy green vegetables, sea food, and
powerful antioxidant and reduces clotting. 3. Selenium, 200 meg daily keeps tissue elastic. 4. sea greens are essential in heart disease prevention. 2. Avoid MSG, baking soda, meat, fat, aged foods,
Multivitamins and minerals daily that include vitamin A, C, and E. 5. Pycnogenol, 400 mg daily keeps alcohol, diet soft drinks, preservatives, sugar substitutes, meat tenderizers, and soy sauce since they can
collagen elastic and softens platelets. 6. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, 3,000 to 20,000 strengthens aggravate palpitations and arrhythmias. 3. Increase the intake of fresh, raw vegetables, nuts, sunflower,
arterial walls. 8. Melatonin, 500 to 3,000 meg prevents free~radical damage. 7. CoQ1 0, 60 tid and sesame seeds.
prevents heart disease. 8. Magnesium, 500 to 1,000 mg daily helps reverse heart disease. 9.
Bromelain, 1,500 mg daily.
Paralysis 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Vitamin C, 500 to 1,000 mg tid. 3. Vitamin E, 400 to 800 IU 1. Eat soured milk products like yogurt and kefir, including beet greens, chard, eggs, green leafy
daily. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 or 2 tablespoons daily may lessen the harshness of paralysis. 5. DMG, vegetables, raw cheese, and raw milk. 2. Drink fresh "liveR juices made from beets, carrots, green beans,
100 to 400 mg daily contributes to remyelinization of the sheath protecting the spinal column. 6. green leafy vegetables, peas, red grapes, and seaweed. 3. Avoid dairy products, meat, sugar and white
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Disease daily. 4. Ginkgo biloba, 40 to 80 mg tid increases blood flow to the brain. 5. Phosphatidylserine, 100 containing amino acid, such as almonds, fish, pecans, sesame seeds, lentils. 3. Reduce intake of animal
mg tid helps boost energy level to the brain. 6. Consider Thiodox from Allergy Research, 200 mg protein.
which contains the essential glutathione to support the body. 7. Vitamin 8 thiamin, 3,000 to 8,000 mg
daily and tyrosine, 500 to 1,000 mg daily helps boost dopamine levels for the brain. 8. Co010, 200
mg daily is crucial for cellular energy. 9. DHEA, 10 mg for women, 25 mg for men daily is a helpful
hormone.
Pelvic 1. Natural, plain yogurt with live cultures helps to minimize yeast infections by establishing a normal
Inflammatory environment in the genital tract. 2. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, which provide the nutrients
Disease needed to resist infection and facilitate healing. 3. Regular consumption of unsweetened cranberry juice
will hel to orevent and treat urinarv tract infections.
PMS 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Vitamin C, 500 to 1,000 mg tid. 3. Vitamin E, 400 to BOO 1. A diet high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins 8 and E is recommended.
IU daily is beneficial for cramps and reduces breast tenderness. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 to 2 These nutrients are easily depleted by stress. 2. Encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables
tablespoons daily aids in the production of prostaglandin and reduces breast tenderness. 5. Calcium, such as apricots, wintermelon, asparagus, avocados, bananas, and broccoli in addition to brown rice,
500 to 1,000 mg daily prevents mood swings and reduces symptoms. 6. EFA capsules, 250 mg 1 to dried fruit, figs, salmon, garlic, green leafy vegetables, soy products, and yogurt. 3. Avoid caffeine
3 daily. 7. Iron 10 to 15 mg daily. 8. Magnesium, 250 to 500 mg daily soothes the nervous system (coffee, tea, soda, chocolate), tobacco, alcohol, and sugar. 4. Reduce exposure to environmental
and reduces irritability. 9. Zinc, 15 mg bid. 10. Melatonin and Pregnenolone, 100 mg daily, or OHEA estrogens in foods.
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Arthritis daily. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons daily. 5. Pancreatin, 350 to 700 mg tid between
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been shown to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke. 3. Vitamin E, 200 to BOO IU daily is a powerful
1. Eliminate salt and fats from the diet and reduce blood pressure. 2. Avoid MSG, baking soda, meat,
fat, aged foods, alcohol, diet soft drinks, preservatives, sugar substitutes, meat tenderizers, and soy
sauce. 3. Increase the intake of fresh, raw vegetables and fruits to control blood pressure. Nuts and
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and minerals daily that include vitamin A, C, and E. 6. Pycnogenol, 400 mg daily keeps collagen seeds should be consumed daily for a source of protein. 4. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids help to reduce Qo
elastic and softens platelets. 7. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, 3,000 to 20,000 strengthens arterial blood pressure
thin the blood.
by stabilizing the blood vessel walls. 5. Gar1ic is effective to lower blood pressure and
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walls. 8. Melatonin, 500 to 3,000 meg prevents free-radical damage.
1. Vitamin E, 200 to 400 IU daily reduces trauma and torn cartilage. 2. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids 1. Eat organically grown foods with no chemical treatments or additives, including fresh vegetables,
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to 5 mg bid. 4. Bromelain, 400 mg tid is a natural anti-inflammatory. 5. Pine bark and grape seed
especially dark-green vegetables, fruits, lean chicken, fish and tofu. 2. Avoid saturated, hydrogenated,
processed foods, sugars, red meat, dairy products, caffeine, and alcohoL
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omega-3 fatty acid, 1,000 mg bid. 8. Bromelain, 400 mg tid has natural anti-inflammatory properties.
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Tinnitus 1. Vitamin A, 25,000 IU daily. 2. Vitamin 81, 100 to 500 mg daily. 3. Vitamin 812, 1 to 5 meg daily 1. Encourage a diet with a high content of raw foods, fruits and vegetables to stabilize blood-sugar. 2.
in lozenge form. 4. 8-complex, 50 mg bid. 5. Vitamin E, 400 to 800 IU daily helps repair nerves. 6. Discourage dairy products and red meats, as they promote hot flashes. 3. Avoid spicy or greasy foods,
Vitamin D, 500 to 1,000 daily. 7. Magnesium, 500 mg daily. 8. Potassium, 500 mg daily. 9. Silica or anything else that may trigger a recurrent bacterial or viral attack.
halos strenathen vascular walls.
TMJ 1. Vitamin 8 complex daily to relieve anxiety and improve sleep. 2. Vitamin C, 2,000 to 5,000 tid. 1. Eat a diet including lightly steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, whole-grain products, and white fish. Eat
more sulfur-containing foods, such as asparagus, eggs, garlic and onions. Sulfur is needed for repair
and rebuilding of bones, cartilage and connective tissue. 2. Eat fresh pineapple frequently. 3. Avoid high
stress foods: all forms of sugar, all junk foods, alcohol, candy, colas, fast foods, and foods containing
caffeine.
Toothache 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Calcium, 1,000 mg daily. 3. Magnesium, 600 mg daily for 1. A diet consisting of lean protein, good concentration of calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D. 2.
healthy teeth. 4. Hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent, floss and swish in your mouth for few seconds helps Calcium rich foods include: green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, figs, kelp,
kill infection in the gum or nerve of a tooth. oats, prunes, sesame seeds, and tofu. 3. Phosphorous can be obtained from bananas, whole grain
breads and cereals, eggs, fish and poultry. Foods rich in calcium include: eggs, dairy products, and
saltwater fish.
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tablespoon daily. 4. VItamin A, 20,000 IU daily heals mucosal tissue of the stomach. 5. Zinc, 25 to helps with indigestion. 2. Acidophilus is also helpful for digestion. 3. For ulcers, intake of vitamin K,
30 mg daily speeds the healing process. 6. Chewing tablets containing a special licorice extract, DGL found in green leafy vegetables, should be increased as it helps with the healing process. 4. Avoid
(for deglycyrrhizinated licorice), 380 to 760 mg twenty minutes before meals is very effective in healing lentils, peanuts and soybeans because they contain enzyme inhibitors. 5. Avoid fried, spicy or greasy
ulcers. In fact, dinical studies have shown DGL is more effective than standard anti-ulcer drugs. 7. foods, refined sugar, tea, coffee, caffeine, salt, chocolate, strong spices, and carbonated drinks.
Fish oil and com oil can keep ulcers from coming back.
UTI 1. Consider Probiotics which can help improve digestive function and eliminate bacterial buildup. 2. 1. Natural, plain yogurt with live cultures helps to minimize yeast infections by establishing a normal
Drink unsweetened cranberry juice (16 ounces daily) or take a cranberry extract to acidify the urine environment in the genital tract. 2. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, which provide the nutrients
and inhibit bacterial growth. 3. Vitamin C, 2,000 to 6,000 mg daily expels infectious bacteria and is an needed to resist infection and facilitate healing. 3. Regular consumption of unsweetened cranberry juice
effective preventative agent. 4. Zinc, 50 mg daily assists in WBC production and eliminates bacteria. will help to prevent and treat urinary tract infection. 4. Drink watennelon and pear juice tid. 5. Drink
5. Vitamin A prevents irritation and improves function of WBC. 6. Colloidal silver is a natural antibiotic. carrot and celery juice tid. 6. Drink comsilk tea freely. 7. Eat squash soup for at least seven days. 8. Eat
7. Calcium, 1,500 mg daily and magnesium 750 to 1,000 mg daily reduces bladder irritability. steamed lotus root and water chestnuts bid.
Varicose 1. Multivitamins and minerals daily. 2. Vitamin C, 500 to 1,000 mg tid strengthen vein walls. 3. 1. Eat a diet that is low in fat and refined carbohydrates and includes plenty of fish and fresh fruits
Veins Vitamin E, 200 to 400 IU daily. 4. EFAs, Flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon daily. 5. PCO extracts or and vegetables. 2. Eat as many blackberries and cherries as you wish. 3. Include garlic, onion, and
flavonoids are excellent at strengthening vein walls. 6. Aorta glycosaminog/ycans, 50 mg bid. 7. pineapple in your diet. 4. Avoid animal protein, processed and refined foods, sugar, junk foods, tobacco,
DMSO has been used to relieve the swelling and pain of severe varicose veins. 8. Bromelain, 1,500 alcohol, and salt.
rna dailv, auercitin, 1,000 ~_dail boost flavonoids for vein tone and reduce inflammation.
Warts 1. Adequate vitamin C intake is more important in managing effective immunity against the viruses 1. Increase the amount of sulfur-containing amino acids in your diet by eating more asparagus, citrus
Common that cause warts. 2. High potency multivitamin and mineral supplements. 3. Zinc, 75 mg daily, fruits, eggs, onions, and garlic.
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with flavonoids, 5,000 to 20,000 mg daily. 4. Vitamin E, 400 IU daily. 5. Zinc, 50 to 80 mg daify. 6.
1. Begin diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, grains, and other foods that are high in fiber. 2. Include
in your diet: chlorella, garlic, and pearl barley. 3. Consume green drinks daily. 4. Avoid animal products,
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There are many different essential oils available, each with its own special properties. The table lists some of
the more commonly used oils for common conditions.
Condtttons Otis
Allergies Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Myrrh
Arthritis Birch, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram
Asthma Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus
Bacterial & Fungal Oregano, Tea Tree, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Niaouli, Lavender
Infections
Bone Breaks, Dislocation & Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Lavender
Damage
Bronchitis Eucalyptus, Fir, Pine, Tea Tree, Niaouli, White Thyme, Myrtle
Burns & Sunburns Lavender, Chamomile, Niaouli
Bruising Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Myrtle
Candida Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Ma~oram, Myrrh, Niaouli
Cellulite Fennel, Juniper, Lemon
Circulation (Poor) Cypress, Lemongrass, Ginger
Colds, Flu Eucalyptus, Lavender, Pine, Fir, Myrtle
Cold Sores Lemon, Chamomile, Tea Tree, Lavender
Cystitis Birch, Cedarwood, Juniper, Cypress, Lavender
Digestion (Poor) Anise, Fennel, Ginger, Lemongrasss, Nutmeg, Pepper
Ear Problems Chamomile, Lavender, Tea Tree, Niaouli, Ma~oram, Juniper
Fatigue Caraway Seed, Clove Bud, Cypress, Peppermint
Hair Loss Cedarwood, Sage
Hair (Oily) Sage, Lemon, Neroli, Cedarwood
Headaches German Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Cedarwood
Hemorrhoids Cypress, Myrtle, Juniper, Myrrh
Immune System (Low) Lemon, Tea Tree, Angelica, Niaouli
Inflammation Blue and German Chamomile, Patchouli, Myrrh, Frankincense
Insomnia Neroli, Ma~oram, Tangerine, Lavender, Chamomile
Jet Lag Melissa, Angelica, Peppermint, Ginger, Lemon
Laryngitis Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon, Cypress, Lemongrass, Myrrh
Menopause Clary, Chamomile, Fennel, Sage, Rose, Jasmine
Menstrual Pain (Light Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Clary Sage, Cypress
Periods)
Menstrual Pain (Heavy Chamomile, Lavender, Cypress, Marjoram
Periods)
Migraine Peppermint, Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Angelica
Muscle & Tendon Damage Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Ginger, Lavender, Chamomile
Nausea Peppermint, Spearmint, Ginger
Obesity Fennel, Lemon, Ginger, Peppermint, Cardamon
Pain (Muscular) Birch, Chamomile, Clove, Ginger, Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg
Post Operative Care Chamomile, Lavender, Niaouli,
Rheumatism Birch, Juniper, Chamomile, Lavender, Pine
Sinusitis Lavender, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Angelica, Myrtle, Tea Tree
Snoring Myrtle, Ma~oram, Lavender
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Soft Tissue Damage Chamomile, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Ginger
Sore Throat Ginger, Myrrh, Pine, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lemongrass
Sprains Ginger, Nutmeg, Clove, Peppermint
Stretch Marks Rose, Lavender, Tangerine, Neroli
Urinary Infections Cedarwood, Juniper, Tea Tree, Myrtle
Varicose Veins Cypress, Lemon, Peppermint, Lavender
Water Retention Cypress, Orange, Juniper, Lemon
Wounds Lavender, Fir, Tea Tree, Myrrh
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The table lists some of the more commonly used oils and their properties .
Aids concentration. ctaritv and h.elDs fiabt I s i uenza and headaches.

1. balancina and uoliftina stress-reli vina oil. Lifts deoression a ol.
Cedarwood An antiseptic, expectorant, astringent, and sedative. Normalizes sweat gland function. Good for bronchial
roblems and useful for controllino mi dew and molds.
Chamomile ~ analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. Relieves muscular pain, as a sedative, which calms the
mind and eases fear, eases anxiety, emotional stress, neJVOus tension, and insomnia. Excellent for headaches.
lA. aood nomedv for aastrointestlnat'oroblems.
Cinnamon Bark A useful scent enhancement in the home or office which makes a good air freshener and has antifungal
rooerties.
Clary Sage An aromatic oil that is used for healing eye problems. An antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and
aphrodisiac. Helps relieve insomnia, menopause, PMS, and nervous exhaustion. Caution: Should not be used
In the first months of oreanancv.
Cypress An astringent, antiseptic, antispasmodic oil which is soothing and eases aches and pains and coughs. Used
to increase circulation, relieve muscular cramps, bronchitis, whooping cough, painful periods, reduce nervous
tension and other stress-related problems. Acts as an immune stimulant. Reduces coughing and excessive
ersoiration.
Eucalyptus lA" antiseptic, antiviral chest rub, decongestant, and expectorant. Reduces fever, relieves congestion, muscle
laches and asthma. Has a norrnalizina and balandno effect.
Frankincense An anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative and expectorant. Promotes cellular regeneration and elevates mind
and spirit. Good to calm by slowing down breathing and controlling tension, it helps to focus the mind, enhance
[meditation hel breathina. and osvchic cleansina. Also excellen for tonina and caringjQr m::~ture a inn s::.kin.
Ginaer A fierv and fortifvlna oil used for massaaina on the muscles and for nausea and sickness.
Geranium An antidepressant, anti-diabetic, antiseptic, hormone balancer and insect repellent. A normalizing and
balancing, flowery aroma which is both uplifting and calming oil good for PMS, hormone balancing, nervous
tension, skin concerns, and neuralgia. Good as bath additive and in skin-care products for both its fragrance
and cleans'na properties.
Grapefruit A citrus smell which is energizing and helps to elevate the spirits, reduces appetite and useful in treating obesity.
Balances mood, relieves muscle fatigue, lifts depression, cleanses the body of toxins, reduces water retention,
nd dotoxifies tho skin,
Hyssop An antiseptic, antidepressant, and sedative which promotes alertness and clarity of thought. Useful for anxiety,
emotional imbalances friaiditv. and imootence. Benefits scalD and skin.
Jasmine An antidepressant, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, and sedative which is emotionally warming, relaxing, soothing,
uplifting and helps self confidence. Useful for anxiety, emotional imbalances, frigidity, and impotence. Benefits
SCala and skin,
Juniper An antiseptic, detoxifier, diuretic and internal cleanser which exerts a cleansing effect on the mental and spiritual
planes as well as on the physical. Helps rid body of toxins and parasites, reduces spasms, improve arthritis and
reduces cellulite. Caution: Do not use durina oreanancies. Do not use if vou have kidnev oroblems.
Lavender An overall first aid oil, antiviral and antibacterial, boosts immunity, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and
antispasmodic which is relaxing and refreshing, uplifts the spirits, and helps to relieve the distress of muscle
pain. Useful for improving immune system function, calming and normalizing the body fighting bacterial and
fungal infect, easing depression and reducing inflammation. Good for acne, bums, eczema, skin healing, sleep
disOrders and stre~s
Lemon An antiseptic, antibacterial, and astringent. Helps to increase the body's defenses against infections. Refreshing
and uplifting for purification of the body. Good for varicose veins, stomach ulcers, anxiety depression and
digestive disorders. Emulsifies and disperses grease and oil. Helpful in cleaning product and hair rinses and
ound cleansino.
Lemongrass An antiseptic and astringent oil which is refreshing, cleansing and stimulating body tonic. Serves as a good
refreshina and dendorizina room fraarance.
linden A calmi sedatin and soothiogjg_ni . Mois r" the_skin.
Marjoram, sweet A calming, soothing and warming effect on mind, body and spirit. It helps relieve common colds, including
congestion and muscle aches and pains, and is also comforting in times of stress. Used to regulate the nervous
svstem and treat i somnia.
Orange Balances and uplifts emotions. Has an antispasmodic and regenerative property. Useful in skin-care products.
Caution: This oil increas•• '"' silivitv to~ the sun~ Do not use if vou are soend'na considerable time outdoors.
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Peppermint An antiseptic, antispasmodic, mental stimulant and has regenerative properties which is energizing, penetrating,
minty, and aromatic oil helpful for brightening moods, reduces pain, improves mental clarity, and memory. Good
for headoehA<, conaesijon fatiaue fever indiaestion muscle soreness, inus Problems and Stomach PrOblems,
Pine A refreshing and cleansing immune system stimulant which acts as an antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant,
restorative. and stimulate. Helos to clear he mind~ Reoels lice and fleas.
Rose An antidepressant, antiseptic, and tonic astringent which is soothing and cleansing oil which uplifts the spirit.
Acts as a mild sedative. Good for female comolaints imootence. insomnia. and nervousness.
Rosemary The Ideal "pick you up" oil which is an antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, and mental stimulant. Enhances
circulation. Energizing for muscle pains, cramps or sprains, brightens mood, for improving mental clarity and
memory. Helpful for cellulite, dandruff, hair loss, memory problems, headache, and sore muscfes. Caution: if
irritation occurs, discontinue use. Do not use directly on the skin without diluting. Use caution if inhaling It if you
have asthma or bronch~is. Do not use if vou have eoileosv.
Rosewood An antiseptic and regenerative. Helps relieve stress and balance the central nervous system. Calms and helps
restore emotional balance. Good for jet lag, anxiety, cellular regeneration, depression headaches, nausea,
PMS and tension.
Sandalwood An antidepressant, antiseptic, expectorant, aphrodisiac, and skin moisturizer. Lifts melancholy, enhances
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Tea Trea A powerful, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant, antifungal, and anti-parasitic used
as a cleansing agent. Powerful immune-stimulant properties especially against bacteria and viruses. Good for
1thletes. foo .-brOnchi I conaestion_ dandruff_ rinaworm. and· east infection.
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Yarrow An anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. Improves digestion and lowers blood pressure. Similar in function to
chamomile
Ylang yiang Antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, and calming sedatives. Lifts mood, relieves anger, eases anxiety,
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CLINICAL PRACTICE
Chief Complaint History (LOC-Q-SMAT)
1. (L) Location I radiation 6. (M) Modifying factors

• Where? Have patient point to the location. • Does any1hing make symptoms or pain
• Write description of location that is as worse? Be specific.
specific as possible (" thoracic or mid- • Does any1hing make symptoms better?
thoracic" is more specific than "low back, Avoiding certain things? Changing
"anterior & lateral right shoulder" is posture? Rest? Medication (how much
preferable to "shoulder") relief & how often?)
• Indicate right, left or both sides.
• Does it radiate? If so, where and how far? 7. (A) Associated symptoms
(ankle, elbow, wrist, hand, fingertips?) • Do you have any other symptoms or
• What surface or aspect? (lateral/medial/ problems that you feel are related or
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anterior/posterior/dorsal) relevant to this issue?
• Further detailed questions are asked
2. (0) Onset (what happened & when based on what the patient presents with
did it occur?) & what the examiner thinks it could be; for
• When did you first notice this problem? example:
Was it gradual or sudden? What was the Is there numbness, tingling, or lack of
cause? strength in an extremity?
• Look for specific actions, modifications in Neck: Any cracking? Headaches?
activities, posture, occupation, exercise. Numbness in the arms?
Knees: Any popping, clicking, or
3. (C) Chronology/Timing (symptom snapping? Knees ever lock? Swell?
patterns) Give way?
Constant or intermittent patterns (episodic). Low back: Does your back ever catch
If persistent, is it actually 24 hours a day? or get locked? Any changes in bladder
Does it affect sleep? or bowel habits? Change in sexual
If irregular, is it associated with specific performance?
conditions? (e.g. consuming certain foods?
particular activities? time of day?) 8. (T) Treatment previous
Rate of recurrence & length of the • Have you been treated by other health
episodes. care providers? Who did you see?
Diurnal patterns (worse in morning or end When? What tests were performed?
of day?)
Is there night pain that wakes you or
prevents you from falling asleep?
Worsening, improving, or staying the
same?
Prior history: Have you ever experienced
• What diagnosis? What treatment? Did it
help?
9. Relevant injuries
• When? What happened? (Include falls,
broken bones, or motor vehicle accidents)
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this type of problem? When? For how • Were you hospitalized? Did you have any
long? How did you address it? relevant surgeries?
• What was the ultimate outcome? Were
4. (Q) Quality there any residual effects?
• Have patient describe pain or symptoms
(sharp, dull, etc.). 10. Goal (optional)
• If description is uncommon, use patient's • What is the treatment goal of the patient?
words in quotations or open-ended • If it has been a long-term problem, why is
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question. s/he seeking treatment now?
5. (S) Severity/ADL affected (activities daily living) Is there any more information you can
• Is pain slight, moderate, or intense? provide regarding your condition?
• How would you rate pain on scale from
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1 to 10? Using appropriate terms, explain why you
• ADL: Can patient perform regular daily are inquiring & be compassionate towards
activity such as work? Is performance patient.
affected? Hobbies? Sexual activity?
Everyday activities such as putting on Create a differential diagnosis list.
a jacket? Get specific actions & how
the patient is affected (great source of
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CLINICAL PRACTICE
Family & Personal History I Past Health History
Family Health Prc;~blems 8. Urinary Habits

Are there any conditions that run in Do you have any problems with urinating?
your family, such as cancer, depression, Any recent changes? Problems starting
diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke or or stopping?
heart disease?
I'd like to start with your father. Is he still 9. Habits
living? If so, describe any health problems
he has
How about your father's father?
Your mother? Your siblings?
If there is a deceased relative, what was
their age at time of death? What was the
cause of death?
Are there any other health issues in the
family?
1. Living Environment
How would you describe your living Are you now or have you ever been in a
environment? Is it a house/condo/ relationship in which you were physically
apartment? What are the relationships of injured or threatened?
dwellers? Are there children?
11. Stress factors/Depression/Support
2. Occupation system
What is your profession? Any significant stresses in your life lately?
Describe the nature of your work? What is Noticed a change in your ability to handle
involved? What are the hours you work? stress?
Do you enjoy your work? Feel depressed?
What resources do you have for support?
3. Exercise
Do you partake in regular exercise? Assessing Pain and Symptoms (OPQRST)
(What type? How intense? How often?)
0 = Onset. When did pain first start? Over
4. Interests/Avocations/ Activities days or within hours. Acute vs. chronic.
Are there any other interests, avocations
or activities you enjoy? P = Provoke. What causes the pain? What
intensifies or lessens it?
5. Diet/Nutrition
Rate the quality of your overall diet Q = Quality. What does pain feel like?
(scale 1 to 10) Sharp? Dull? Burning? Stabbing?
What do you eat for breakfast? Lunch? Crushing? Throbbing?
Dinner? Between meals?
What do you drink during the day? R = Radiation. Does the pain travel to
How often do you eat meat? Vegetables? different places in the body?
Fruit? Sweets? Fast food?
How much water a day do you consume? S = Severity. Do you think the pain is mild,
moderate, or severe?
6. Sleep Pattern
How much sleep do you get each night? T =Time. Is pain continuous or sporadic?
Any changes in your sleep lately? Has it occurred before? Does it change
Do you think you get enough rest? (get better or worse)? When does it start?
~ 7. Bowel Habits
How frequently do you have bowel
~ movements? Any changes recently?
Any rectal bleeding?
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CLINICAL PRACTICE
1. Serious Illness
Past Health History
7. Allergies
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• Ever had one or more serious illnesses? • Allergic to any foods or medications? If so,
• Other problems? are they seasonal?
2. Hospitalizations/Surgeries 8. X-rays
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• Ever been hospitalized? • Have you ever had any x-rays? If so,
• Ever had surgery of any kind? why?
• Any problems identified on the x-ray?
3. General Trauma, Accidents, Injury
• Have you experienced any physical 9. Prior Care
trauma that was treated or that you think • Have you ever received prior care?
should have been treated? • If so, what for? Describe the care. Did it
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• Ever had any accidents? MVA? help?
• Suffer any residual problems or long- • This will tell what has and hasn't worked
lasting side effects? prior
4. Menses, Menopause 10. Last Physical Exam

• What was the first day of your last • When was your last physical exam? Were
menstrual period? you experiencing your chief complaint
• Any problems with your menstrual cycle? when you had it?
• Any changes in your menstrual cycle? • What was it for?
Any abnormal bleeding? • Any problems identified?
Patients over 50: Females:
• Do you continue to have menstrual • When was your last GYN exam and PAP
periods? If yes, do you remember the first smear?
day of your last menstrual period? • What were the results?
Physiologic menopause: Females over 50:
• How old when you first experienced
menopause?
• Taken hormone replacements in the past?
Currently taking them?
• If yes, which one? How administered?
Surgical menopause:
• Why did you have a hysterectomy? For
cancer?
• Have you had a mammogram? How
often?
• Results?
Males 15-35:
• Do you perform self-testicular exams?
• Have you ever been taught how to?
Males over 40:
• Ever had a rectal exam or lab tests to
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• Were your ovaries removed? evaluate your prostate?
• Taking hormone replacements? • If so, do you remember the results?
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• If yes, which one? How administered?
5. Contraceptives, Pregnancies
Contraceptives:
• Using any type of hormonal contraceptive
or an IUD? If yes, have there been any
problems?
Pregnancies:
• Ever been pregnant? If is yes, were there
any complications?
6. Medications
• Take any prescribed medications?
• Any over-the-counter medications?
• Any vitamins?
• Ever taken any medication such as
steroids, antidepressants, NSAIDs,
antibiotics, hormones for an extended
period of time?
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CLINICAL PRACTICE
10 Asking Diagnosis
1. Chills and fever • Is there constipation, diarrhea, or both?

• Do you get chills, fever, or both? Include the consistency, character, smell,
• Is it made worse or better with heat or and sensations of your stool.
cold? • Do you ever notice any rectal bleeding or
• Are there alternating chills and fever? discoloration?
• Do you have any problems with urination?
2. Sweat Any recent changes? (stopping or
• Is there profuse or scanty sweat? starting)
• Indicate the area or times of the day when • Describe the frequency and color of your
you sweat? urine? Is there pain involved in urination?
• What is the quality of the sweat?
3. Head and body

• Do you have headaches, dizziness,
whole body pain, joint pain, backaches, or
numbness and tingling in the body?
• If so, please indicate the onset, times,
location, character, and condition of each
pain?
4. Thorax and abdomen

• Do you have chest pain, epigastric pain, 9. Thirst and drink
lower abdominal pain, hypogastric pain • How often and what is the amount of
and/or abdominal distention? water you consume in a day?
• If so, please indicate the onset, times, • Is there absence or desire to drink water?
location, character, and condition of each
pain? 10. Pain
• Indicate if conditions are made worse or • Please indicate if there is any pain
better with bowel movements or with food. involved throughout the body and
describe the following: type, temperature,
5. Food and taste onset, character, location, posture, made
• Indicate if conditions are made worse or better or worse with pressure, bowel
better with food? movements, rest and movement.
• Indicate the preference for food quality?
• Describe taste in your mouth?
• Is there vomiting? If so, indicate quality
and if conditions are made worse or
better?
6. Sleep
• How many hours do you sleep each
night?
• Describe the quality of the sleep, dreams,
waking up, falling asleep, or lack of sleep,
etc.?
• Have there been any recent changes in
sleep?
• Do you feel you get enough sleep?
• Is there a feeling of lethargy involved?
Describe the quality and character?
7. Stools and urine

• Describe the consistency, character, smell,
and sensations of your stool sample?
• How often do you have a bowel
movement? Any recent changes?
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CLINICAL PRACTICE
Review of Findings (ROF)
Review of findings (ROF) is a significant aspect of acupuncture treatment and gives you the
chance to determine benefits from your treatment and be an expert in its execution. It also is
an excellent outline for acupuncture success by educating patient on how you will treat his or
her complaints.
Greeting Conclusion
1. Greet patient by name 1. Educational materials
2. Ask about current status 2. Answer any of patient's questions
3. Orient patient to ROF
a. Review of findings and their meanings Practice Building Tips
b. Make treatment suggestions 1. Be professional, prepared and competent
c. Provide opportunity for questions 2. Ensure patient's comfort
d. Inform patient of anticipated duration of 3. Use appropriate language for patient's
each treatment (30 min to 60 min) level of understanding
4. Communication between clinician and
Overview patient should flow naturally
1. Summarize the problem(s) 5. Use clear explanations that make sense
2. Establish your ability to help 6. Be a good listener
3. Reassure patient about his/her condition 7. Adjust eye contact to patient's comfort
8. Have empathy for patient's concerns
Describe condition(s) 9. Give patient opportunities to ask
1. Explain diagnosis in simple terms questions/verbalize concerns
2. The cause (mechanism of injury)
3. Review exam findings how they relate to
diagnosis
4. How it manifests
5. How the treatment will address cause
Describe treatment
1. Type of therapy
2. Frequency and duration of treatments
Establish goals
1. Describe goals of acupuncture treatment
2. Relate goals to problem(s) and outcome
measures
Describe importance of compliance

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1. Relate to cause of problem and complaint
2. Stress patient's role in her/his own care
3. Determine and address obstacles to
compliance
Describe expectations
1. Outcome measures
2. When to re-evaluate
PAR (Procedures, Alternatives, Risks)

1. Legally required for every new procedure
2. Describe procedures, alternatives to
treatment and risks
3. Obtain written informed consent with
patient's signature to proceed with treatment
4. Address any questions (legally required)
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CLINICAL PRACTICE
SOAP NOTES
The purpose of the SOAP note is to be a brief report using abbreviations rather than complete
sentences. Keep in mind that abbreviations differ for each specialty. SOAP notes can also be
used as documentation on the necessity for continued treatment (especially when dealing with
third-party payers or litigation).
S = SUBJECTIVE - Symptoms the patient verbally expresses or that are stated by a

significant other. Include the patient's descriptions of pain or discomfort, the presence of
nausea or dizziness and a multitude of other descriptions of dysfunction, discomfort or illness
the patient describes.
• Record subjective information provided by the patient, using quotes if possible

• How has patient responded since last treatment
• Address each condition separately
Keep this section brief unless patient has much new information
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• If patient presents with a new condition, then a new chief complaint history is required
0 =OBJECTIVE -Include symptoms that can actually be measured, seen, heard, touched,
felt, or smelled. Vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, skin color, swelling and the
results of diagnostic tests.
• Record objective information observed about the patient

General observations of the patient physical presentation are applicable
• Physical exam parameters are monitored
A =ASSESSMENT • The diagnosis of the patient's condition. In some cases the diagnosis
may be clear, such as a low back pain, but an assessment might not be clear and could
include several diagnosis possibilities.
Record assessment as to the current status of condition

Indicate whether improving or not
• For the action, record treatment that was administered during the visit
• Record patient response to treatment ask the patient how they felt afterwards
• Home care exercises, etc. provided
P = PLAN • May include laboratory and/or radiological tests ordered for the patient,
medications ordered, treatments performed, patient referrals (sending patient to a specialist),
patient disposition (e.g., home care, bed rest, short-term, long-term disability, days excused
from work, admission to hospital), patient directions and follow-up directions for the patient.
• Patient to return (PTR), record the date you want patient to return for treatment
• Record any patient self-care instructions
• Record any future plans to examine or test
Soap Note Example:

Patient Name: KY DOB: 12/31/1961
Record No. XXX-XXX-XXXX
Date: 09/09/07
S: "Pt. says she has neck pain that cricks upon movement." Had a headache for last 2 weeks,
unable to sleep because of pain. PMS symptoms with cramps. Current 7/10 pain.
0: Tight and tender, both sides at occipital ridge, temporal headaches > right side
A: Neck pain, heat to posterior cervical, manual neck stretches.
P: Acupuncture, Change habits to lessen workload and avoid being on computer long time.
Short Term Goal: Client to begin stretching exercise for every 2 hours of work. Told patient to
be aware of body and posture while working. Follow-up in one week.
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GENERAL HEALTH
: Subjective:
Chief
M IF Age_ _ __
General Health Forms
SOAP
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Complaint:
Last Visit's
~Symptom
j Progress:
'New
Symptoms:
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; Women: LMP: Color: Interval: _.~!i.~~.:..... -~-- Clots: _ _ _·
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For Patients with Pain: Pain Scale: None 0
•oiljecilve Sips':-- Blood Pressure:______ Temperature:_ _ _ _ _ _ Pulse Rate:_-------

1 Pulses: I"" L:
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10 Severe
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, Tongue:
. As-sesSJnenftDlagnOsis: d w~n d11, write ..per doctor" or "per padent" or "per reeerds"
or "NA" u Is applicable
I Western
I Diagnosis:
:TCM
Diagnosis:
Plan of Treatment:
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, Treatment
! Principle:
· Acupuncture:
Bilateral: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ; Mark the" following" where patient feels pain:
Right: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' X X X Sbarplstabbmg
Left:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' ' PPP Pins&Needles
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' ' O D D Dull/Aching
Herbs/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NNN Numbness
. Recommendations:
EirsOe.t o Infrared 0
1CD-9Code: Exercise 0 EarAcp 0
Patch 0 Tuina D
I'CPT Code:
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Massage 0 Other
Acupuncturist: ~J,o,bo"-'Do=e,_,LA=c,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~:~ture:
!..P~t:i~t Nam~.
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General Health Forms GENERAL HEALTH
PATIENT INFORMATION FORM

Please 1''/ote: This is a confidential record rifyour medJcal history and will bf kept in this rJ{fice. InjOrmation contained here will not be released to any ~rson except
when]OU bat'e authoriifd us to do so.
::-.Jame M.l. Last ~arne
Address City State Zip
Home Phone ( Cell ( \Xiork (
SS# Age DOB
Drivers License # Male 0 Female D
Employer Occupation
Married 0 SingleD Divorced 0 Name of Spouse
Emergency Contact Telephone (
Referred by Friend D Rclatjvc D Insurance D Other D
PRIMARY INSURANCE Cash D Group D Work/Comp D Auto D Other D
Name of Insurance Co. ID#. Group#
Name of Insured Relationship to Patient: Self 0 SpouseD Parent 0
Secondarv Insurance ~arne of Insured
I understand that this is a quotation of benetlrs and is NOT a guarantee of payment, and the agreement is between the
~ Insurance Carrier and me. I authorize any and all payment from my insurance carrier directly to this office with the
understand that all monies be credit to my account upon receipt. Any denial of payment becomes my responsibility (patient).
Patient Name (print) Patient Signature Date
24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY & CREDIT AUTHORIZATION RELEASE
_ _ _ _ takes pride in the quality of care he offers his patients. In order to do this he has a strict cancellation policy. Dr.
_ _ _ _ requires a 24-hour cancellation notice prior to your appointment time. If sufficient time is not t:,riven, the full fcc
will be charged to the credit card we have on file.
1, authorize Dr. _ _ _ to charge the credit card given below, for

cancellation fees, insurance co-payments and related charges.
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Patient i:\lame (print) Patient Signature Date
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GENERAL HEALTH General Health Forms
OUR CUNIC PROTECTS YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION AND PRIVACY
Dear Valued Patient,

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This notice describes our office's policy for how medical information about you may be used and disclosed,
how you can get access to this information, and how your privacy is being protected.
In order to maintain the level of service that you expect from our office, we may need to share limited personal
medical and financial information with your insurance company and with Worker's Compensation (and your
employer as well in this instance), or with other medical practitioners. We will obtain your authorization before
disclosing any information.
Safeguards in phce st our oBice include:
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Limited access to facilities where information is stored.
Policies and procedures for handling information.
Requirements for third parties to contractually comply with privacy laws.
All medical files and records (including email, regular mail, telephone, and faxes sent)
are kept on permanent file.
Types ofinfonnadon that we gather and use:

In administering your health care, we gather and maintain information that may include non-public personal
information:
About your financial transactions with us (billing transactions).

From vour medical history, treatment notes, all test results, and anv letters,
faxes, ~mails or telephon~ conversations to or from other health c~re
practitioners.
From health care providers, insurance companies, worker's comp and your employer, and other third party
administrators (e~. requests for medical records, claim payment information).
In certain states, you may be able to access and correct personal information we have collected about you,
(mformation that can identify you -e.g. your name, address, Social Security number, etc.).
We value our relationship with you, and respect your right to privacy. If you have questions about our privacy
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guidelines, please call us during regular business hours a t - - - - - - -
Yours sincerely,
_ _ _ _ _ _ LAc,
Your Office
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NAME DATE
I. Goals: \Vhat would you most like to achieve through your work at the ABC Acupuncture Center?
]. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________
II. Major Symptoms: Please list in order of importance what symptoms are of concern to you.
(most concerning to least, along with the duration rif the .rymptom)
]. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
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Use the following illustration to indicate painful or distressed areas:
Are you experiencing

pain/ discomfort in any area of
you• body? Y / N
If yes, using the models to the

left, please indicate the location of
the discomfort by using the
symbol that best describes the
feeling:
XXX Sharp/stabbing
ppp Pins & Needles
DDD Dull/Aching
NNN Numbness
For Women:
~ 1. Are you pregnant now? [ ]Yes [ ]No [ ]Unsure
2. Indicate number of occurrences:

Live Births _____ Pregnancies_____ Miscarriages _____ Abortions _____
3. Age: First period _ _ Menopause (if applicable) _ _
4. Date: Last Pap Smear _ _ / _ _ Last Mammogram _ _ / ____
5. Any History of an Abnormal Pap Smear? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, what J w h e n ? - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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6. Is your menses cycle regular? [ ] Yes [ ] No

a) Average number of days of flow _ _
b) The Oow i" [ ] Normal [ ] Heavy [ ] Light
c) The color i" [ ] Normal [ ] Dark [ ] Purple [ ] Light Brown [ ] Brown
7. Do you have the following menstruation related signs/symptoms?
] Difficulty with Orgasm ] Cramps [ ]PMS ] Heavy Vaginal discharge

between periods
] Pain with Intercourse ] Nausea ] Bleeding between Periods
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] BloodOots ] Breast Distention [ ] Vaginal Discharge
For Men:
1. Do you have any bothersome urinary symptoms? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Describe: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2. Check all that apply'
] Erectile dysfunction
] Impotence/erectile
dysfunction
] Difficulty with orgasm
] Premature ejaculation
] Pain/Subdy of testicles
] Pain or swelling of the
testicles
] Feeling of coldness or
numbness in genitalia
) Frequent need to urinate
at night -
3. Do you get up at night to urinate? [ ] Yes [ ] No How o f t e n ? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4. To what extent do these conditions interfere with your daily activities (work, sleep. socia.li.zing, sex, etc.)?
5. Have you sought Medical intervention for these problems? If so, w h e n ? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6. What treatments have you tried for these problems and how successful have they been?
Ill. Medical History

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Please checlc all that apply Datr:DilllftJosed Datr:DllllftJosed
Diabetes High Cholesterol _/_/
High Blood Pressure _ /_/_ High Blood Pressure _/_/
_/_/_
Thyroid Disease
Cancer
HIV
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Seizures
Hepatitis
Others
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_/_/
_/_/
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IV. Smgical. History
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Date _ _ _ _ __
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V. Family History
Please check all that apply and state how you are related to the family member with that condition.
Condition Mother Father Sibling Maternal Paternal

Grandparent Grandparent
Heart disease
Csn=
Hypertension
Stroke
Asthma
Allergies
MiJ(taines
Depression
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Other mental illness
Substance abuse
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Glaucoma
VI. Medications I Supplements

Medications you are currendy taking (please include prescription medicine, supplement, herbal supplements and over the counter
medicines you take on a regular basis, along with dosages and brands if known)
Allergies (to medications, chemicals or foods):
VIII. Nutrition
1. Do you follow a special diet? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, how would you describe the diet?
(ie Vegetarian, Vegan, Low Carb, etc.)
2. What do you eat on a "typical" day? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

a) Breakfast _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
~Lmch _____________________________________________________________
gDmn« __________________________________
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e) Foods you tend to c r a v e : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
~ Foodsyoudislik _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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IX. Social History

1. How much per day do you use of the following?
a) Coffee, tea, soft d r i n k s : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
b) A l c o h o l : - - - - , - - - , - - , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
c) Cigarettes, cigars, other t o b a c c o : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
d) Other drugs: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2. Have you ever had a problem with alcohol or alcoholism? [ ] Yes [ ] No
3. Have you ever had a problem with dependenry on other drugs? [ } Yes [ ] No
4. If yes which and when?
5. Do you have a known history of any exposure to toxic substances? [ ] Yes [ ] No
6. If so, please list whJCh and when you first nonced symptoms?
7. In the past year, how many days have been significantly affected by your health? _ _ _ __
8. How many days dJd you feel generally poor? _ __
9. How many times were you in the hospital? _ __
I 0. Please describe your current exercise reg:tmen:

Hours per week: _ _ Activities: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [ ] No Exewse
11. How many hours of sleep do you usually get per rught during the week? _ _ _ __
12. Do you awake feeling rested? [ 1Yes f 1No Do you feel you sleep well at night? [ 1Yes [ 1No ,4
13. W'ho would you describe as your source of primary social support? (relationship to you)
X. Other Information
Please list and briefly describe the most stgnificant events m your life:
!, ______________________________________________________________________
2, __________________________________________________________________
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Have you been treated for emononal issues? [ ] Yes l J No
Have you ever considered or attempted swcide? [ 1Yes f 1No

Do you have any other neurolog~cal or psychological problem? [ ] Yes [ 1i'Jo
Please provtde us with any other information that you thmk is relevant for us to know:

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HEALTH: CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
GENERAL CARDIOVASCULAR FEMALE

&1 r.dim.tJ1 CmJiJiM 0mm1 ~ &1 0mm1 ~
I I I I Poor appetite I I High blood pressure I I I I Frequent urinary ttact mfecrions
I I I I Excessive appetite I I r,uw blond pressure I I I I Frequent vaginal infections
I I I I Insomnia I I Blood dots I I I I Pain / ltchmg of gerutaba
I I I I Fatigue I I Palpitations I I I I Genital lesions I discharge
I I I I Fevers I I Phkbltls I I I I Pelvic inflammatory disease
I I I I Night sweats I I Chest pam I I I I Abnormal pap smear
I I I I Swear easily I I Irregular heart beat I I I I Irregular menstroal periods
I I I I Chills I I Cold hands / feet I I I I Painful menstrual periods
I I I I Localized weakness I I Fainting I I I I Premenstrual syndrome
I I I I Poor coordination I I Difficult breathing I I I I Abnormal bleeding
I I I I Bleed or bruise easily I I Swelling of hands / feet I I I I Menopausal syndrome
I I I I Catch cold easily I I Other: I I I I Breast lumps
I I I I Change in appetite I I I I Hot flashes
I I I I Strong thirst RESPIRATORY I I I I Menopausal syndrome
I I I I Other: &1 0mm1 ~ I I I I Other:
I I I I Asthma
SKIN&HAIR I I I I Bronchitis NEUROLOGICAL
&1 0mm1 CmJiJiM I I I I Fre'luent colds &1 0mm1 c~
I I I I Rashe~ I I I I Chronic obstructive I I I I ScJ7.urcs
I I I I Hive~ I I I I Pulmunarv disease I I I I Tremors
I I I I Itching I I I I Pneumonia I I I I :-;;umbncss/tingling of limbs
I I I I Eczema I I I I Cough I I l I Concussion
I I I I Pimples I I I I Couglung blood I I I I Prun
I I I I Dryness I I I I Production of phlegm I I I I Paralysis
I I I I Tumors, lumps I I I I Other· I I I I ()thcr·
HECK&NECK GASTRO-INTESTINAL PSYCHOLOGICAL

&1 0Jm.nJ C!!mliJi!m l!.!m 0J.mmJ. DmJiJi!ll1 &1 Currrn! Dmdi!Hm
I I I I Dizziness I I I I Nausea I I Depression
I I I I Fainting I I I I Vomiting I I Anxiety I stress
I I I I Neck stiffness I I I I Diarrhea I I Irritability
I I I I Enlarged lymph glands I I I I Belching I I Treated for emotional or
I I I I Headaches I I I I Blood in stools/black I I Psychological problems
I I I I Concussions I I I I Stools I I Other:
I I I I Other: I I I I Bad breath
I I I I Rectal pain INFECTION SCREENING
EARS I I I I Hemorrhoids &1 0mm1 ~
llill W!w:nJ Condition. I I I I Constipation I I I I HIV
I I I I Infection I I I I Pain or cramps I I I I TB
I I I I Ringing I I I I Indigestion I I I I Hepatitis
I I I I Decreased hearing I I I I Gall bladder disorder I I I I Gonorrhea
I I I I Other: I I I I Gas I I I I Chlamydia
I I I I Other I I I I Syphilis
EYES I I I I Genital warts
&1 0mm1 ~ GENITO-URINARY I I I I Herpes: oral
I I I I Blurred vision i!J1il. SdJm.m 0lnJjjjj2J1 I I I I Herpes: genital
I I I I Visual changes I I I Kidney stones
I I I I Poor night vision I I I Pam or urination MUSCULAR-SKELETAL
I I I I Spots I I I frequent urination &1 0mm1 ~
I I I I Cataracts I I I Blood in urine I I I I Stiff neck / shoulders
I I I I Glasses / contacts I I I Crgcncy to urinate I I I I !,ow back pain
I I I I Eye inflammation I I I Unable to hold urme I I I I Back pain
I I I I Other: I I I Other: I I I I Muscle spasm, twitching, cramps
I I I I Sore, cold or weak knees
NOSE, THROAT, MOUTH MALE I I I I Joint pain
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I I I I Nose bleeds I I I I Pain / Itching genitalia
I I I I Sinus infections I I I I GenJtallesions/ discharge
I I I I Hay fever or allergies I I I I Impotence
I I I I Recurring snrc throats I I I I Weak urinary stream
I I I I Gnnding teeth I I I I Lumps in testicles
I I I I Difficulty swallowing I I I I Other:
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COMMON ICD-9 CODES
Condition Codes Condition Codes Condition Codes
_::_Abdominal pain 789.00 Gout 274.9 Sore throat. acute 462

Acid reflux 536.8 Hair loss. alopecia 704.0 Sore throat, chronic 472.1
Acne 706.1 Headache 784.0 Stress, acute reaction 308.9
Adrenal insufficiency 255.5 Headache, migraine 346.90 Stress, emotions 308.0
Alcohol abuse 305.00 Headache, tension 707.81 Stress, gross 308.9
Allergic rhinitis 477.9 Hearing loss, unspecified 389.9 Tendonitis 726.90
Allergy, unspecified 995.3 Hemorrhoids 455.6 Tennis elbow 726.32
Amenorrtlea 626.0 Hepatitis 573.3 Thoracic outlet syndrome 353.0
Angina pectoris 413.9 Herpes zoster 053.9 Thyroiditis 245.1
Ankle sprain/strain 845.00 Herpes, genital 054.10 Tinnitus 388.30
Anxiety disorders 300.00 High blood pressure 796.2 TMJ 524.60
_::_Arrnlleg pain 729.5 Hip/thigh sprain/stain 843.9 Tonsillitis, acute 463
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...::Arthritis 716.90 Hypertension 401 .9 Trigeminal neuralgia 3501
_::_Arthritis· osteoarthritis, hand 715.4 Hyperthyroidism 424.9 Trigger finger 727.03
Arthritis- osteoarthritis, 715.6 Hypotension 458.1 Ulcerative colitis 556.9
: _:_lower leg Hypothyroidism 244.9 URI 465.9
• _::_Arthritis, gout 274.0 Hypothyroidism 244.9 Urinary incontinence 788.30
Asthma, unspecified 493.90 Impotence 302.71 Urticaria, allergic 708.0
...:Back pain 724.2 Indigestion, dyspepsia 536.8 Uterine fibroid 218.9
...::Bells palsy 351 .0 Infertility, female 628.9 UTI 599.0
_,Bloating 787.3 Infertility. male 606.9 Vertigo, dizziness 780.4
_:Brachial radiculitis 723.1 Influenza 487.1 Voice loss • aphonia 784.41
_::Breast disorders 610.1 Insomnia 780.52 Vomiting 787.03
_,Bronchitis. acute 466.0 Insomnia, w/ sleep apnea 780.51 Wart, unspecified 078.10
...::Bronchitis. chronic 491.9 Irregular menstrual cycle 626.4 Weakness 780.79
_::Carbuncle or fumacle 680.0 Irritable bowel syndrome 564.1 Weight loss 783.2
_:Carpal tunnel syndrome 354.0 Jaundice 782.4 Wrist sprain/strain 842.00
_:Chest pain 786.5 Joint pain 719.4 Yeast infection 112.0
_:Choleycystis, acute 575.0 Knee pain/strain 844.9
_:Chrohn's disease 555.9 Lumbar sprain/strain 847.2 JOINT PAIN
_:,Chronic fatigue syndrome 780.71 Ma~ms 611.0 Ankle, foot 719.47
_:Colitis, gastroenteritis 558.9 Cervical, neck 723.1
Menopause 627.2
Coccvx 724.7
_:,Common cold 460 Menorrhagia, excess 626.2 Forearm 719.43
_:,Constipation 564.00 Migraine 346.1 Hand 719.44
_:Cough 786.2 MS pain/fibromyalgia 729.1 Knee 719.46
_:,Cystitis, acute 595.0 Lower tea 719.46
Nausea, no vomiting 787.02
311.0 Lumbar, Low back 724.2
_,Depression Neck pain 723.1 Pelvic, thi h 719.45
Depressive reaction, 309.1 Neuralgia, neuritis radiculitis 729.2 Sacrum 724.6
...!:prolonged
Night sweats 780.8 Sciatica 724.3
_,Dermatitis, unspecified 564.00 Shoulder 719.41
Numbness 782.0
_:,Diabetes 250.0 Thoracic 724.1
Obesity 278.0 724.4
_,Diarrhea 787.91 Thoracic or lumbar
Osteoarthritis 715.00 Uooer arm 719.42
_:Diarrhea, colitis 558.9
Osteoporosis 733.00
_:Diverticulitis 562.11 STRAINS
Painful limbs 729.5
_:Dizziness/vertigo 780.4 Ankle, foot, unspecified 845.00
Palpitations 785.1
_:Drug abuse 505.90 Bursitis/ankle 726.70
Paresthesias, numbness 782.0 Bursitis/elbow 726.33
_:Drug dependence 304.00
Pelvic pain 625.9 Bursitis/knee 726.60
_:Dysmenorrhea 625.3 Bursitis/shoulder 726.10
Pharyngitis, chronic 472.1
_:Earache 388.70 Coccvx 847.4
PMS 625.4
_:Eczema 692.9 Elbow, forearm 841.9
Polycystic ovarian syndrome 256.1
Hip, thi h, unsoecified 843.9
_:Elbow/forearm spr/str 841.9 Prostatitis 601.9
Knee, leo, unsoecified 844.9
_:Endometriosis 617.0 Psoriasis 696 _1 Lumbar, Low back 847.2
_:Fatigue, gene ral 780.79 Radiculopathy 729.2 Neck 547.0
_:Fatigue/malaise 780 ·71 Respiratory difficulty, SOB 786.05 Rotator cuff 840.4
780 ·6 Sacrum 847.3
_:fever Rheumatoid arthritis 714.0 840.9
Shoulder, arm
_:Fibromyalgia 729·1 Rotator cuff sprain/strain 840.4 Thoracic 847.1
_:Food poisoning 005.9 Sciatica 724.3 Wrist, carpal Uoint 842.01
_:Foot sprain/strain 845.10 Shingles 053.9 Wrist, unsoecified 842.00
_:Gastritis. wl hemmorhage 535.01 Shoulder pain 719.4 1
_:Gastritis, w/o hemmorhage 535.00 Shoulder strain 840.9
_:GERO/reflux 530 ·81 Sinusitis, acute 461 .9
_Gingivitis, acute 523.0 Sinusitis, chronic 473.9
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INSURANCE, ARBITRATION & CONSENT
Acupuncture Insurance & Protection Strategy
It is increasingly clear that acupuncturists no longer have the luxury of complacent belief that a malpractice
suit "Can't happen to me." There are significant financial and legal risks of treating patients without the proper
protections and documentation. Unless you can afford to lose you license and/or afford a litigious civil suit,
make sure you have proper malpractice insurance coverage, arbitration and informed consent forms signed
and dated by your patents prior to any treatment. We have provided a sample of the arbitration and infonmed
consent for your review. It is advisable to purchase similar forms through your malpractice carrier.
American Acupuncture Council

1851 East First Street, Suite 1160
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(800) 838-0383
www.acupuncturecouncil.com
Patient Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
Article 1: Agreement to Aribltrate: It is understood that any dispute as to medical malpractice, that is as
to whether any medical services rendered under this contract were unnecessary or unauthorized or we
improperly, negligently or incompetently rendered, will be determined by submission to arbitration as provided
by California law, and not by lawsuit or resort to court process except as state and federal law provided for
judicial review of arbitration proceeding. Both parties to this contract by entering into, are giving up their
constitutional right to have any such dispute decided in a court of law before a jury, and instead are accepting
the use of arbitration.
Article 2: All Claims must be Aribltrated: It is also understood that any dispute that does not relate to
medical malpractice, including disputes as to whether or not a dispute is subject to arbitration, will also be
detenmined by submission to bring arbitration. It is the intention of the parties that this agreement binds
all parties as to all claims including claims arising out of the relating to treatment or services provided by
the health care provider including any heir or past, present or future spouse(s) of the patient in relation to
all claims, including loss of consortium. This agreement is intended to bind the patient and the health care
provider and/or other licensed health care providers or preceptorship interns who now or in the future that the
patient while employed by, working or associated with or serving as a back-up for the health care provider,
including those working at the health care providers clinic or other clinic or office whether signatories to this
fonm or not.
All claims for monetary damages exceeding the jurisdictional limit of the small claims court against the health
care provider, and/or the health care provider's associates, association, corporation, partnership, employees,
agents and estate, must be arbitrated including, without limitation, claims for loss of consortium, wrongful
death, emotional distress, injunctive relief, or punitive damages.
Article 3: Procedures and Applicable Law: A demand of arbitration must be communicated in writing to all
parties. Each party shall select an arbitrator (party arbitrator) within thirty days and a third arbitrator (neutral
arbitrator) shall be selected by the arbitrators appointed by the parties within thirty days thereafter. The neutral
arbitrator shall then be the sole arbitrator and shall decide the arbitration. Each party to the arbitration shall
pay such party's pro rata share of the expenses and fees of the neutral arbitrator, together with other expenses
of the arbitration incurred or approved by the neutral arbitrator, not including counsel fees, witness fees, or
other expense incurred by a party for each party's own benefit.
Either party shall have the absolute right to bifurcate the issues of liability and damage upon written request to
the neutral arbitrator. The parties consent to the intervention a joinder in this arbitration of any person or entity
that would otherwise be a proper additional party in a court action, and upon such intervention and joinder any
existing court action against such additional person or entity shall be stayed pending arbitration.
The parties agrees that the provisions of the California Medical Injury Compensations Reform Act shall apply
to disputes within this arbitration agreement, including, but not limited to, selection establishing the right to
introduce evidence of any amount payable as a benefit to the patient allowed be law (Civil Code 3333.1)
the limitation on recovery for non-economic losses (Civil Code 3333.2), and the right to have a judgment for
future damages confOrmed to periodic payments (CCP 667.7). The parties further agree that the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association shall govern any arbitration conducted pursuant to
this Arbitration Agreement.
Article 4: General Provision: All claims based upon the same incident, transaction or related circumstances
shall be arbitrated in one proceeding. A claim shall be waived and forever if (1) on the date notice thereof is
received, the claim, if asserted in a civil action, would be barred the applicable legal statue of limitations, or
(2) the claimant fails to pursue the arbitration claim in accordance with the procedures prescribed herein with
reasonable diligence.
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INSURANCE, ARBITRATION & CONSENT
Article 5: Revocation: This agreement may be revoked by written notice delivered to the health care provider
within 30 days of signature and if not revoked will govern all professional service received by the patient and
all other disputes between the parties.
Article 6: Retroactive Effect: If patient intends this agreement to cover service rendered before the date it is
signed (for example, emergency treatment) patient should initial here. _ _ _. Effective as the date of first
professional services.
If any provision of this Arbitration Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall
remain in full force and shall not be affected by the invalidity of any other provisions. I understand that I have
the right to receive a copy of this Arbitration Agreement. By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have
received a copy.
NOTICE: BY SIGNING THIS CONTRACT YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY ISSUE OF MEDICAL
MALPRACTICE DECIDED BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AND YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR RIGHT TO A
JURY OR COURT TRIAL. SEE ARTICLE 1 OF THIS CONTRACT.
Patient Signature_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date_ _ _ __

Office Signature_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date _ _ _ __
ACUPUNCTURE INFORMED CONSENT TO TREAT
I hereby request and consent to the performance of acupuncture treatment and other procedure within
the scope of the practice of acupuncture on me (or on the patient named below, for whom I am legally
responsible) by the acupuncturist named below and/or other license acupuncturist who now or in the future
treat me while employed by, working or associated with or serving as back-up for the acupuncturist name
below, including those working at the clinic or office listed below or any other office or clinic, whether
signatories to this form or not.
I understand that the methods of treatment may include, but are not limited to, acupuncture, moxibustion,
cupping, electrical stimulation, Tui-Na (Chinese massage), Chinese herbal medicine, and nutritional
counseling. I understand that the herbs may need to be prepared and the teas consumed according to the
instruction provided orally in writing. These herbs may have an unpleasant smell or taste. I will immediately
notify a member of the clinical staff of any unanticipated or unpleasant effects associated with the
consumption of the herbs.
I have been informed that acupuncture is a generally safe method of treatment, but that I may have some
side effects, including bruising, numbness or tingling near the needling sites that may last a few days, and
dizziness or fainting. Bruising is a common side effect of cupping. Unusual risks of acupuncture include
spontaneous miscarriage, nerve damage and organ puncture, including lung puncture (pneumothorax).
Infection is another possible risk, although the clinic uses sterile disposable needles and maintains a clean
and safe environment. Burns and/or scarring are a potential risk of moxibustion and cupping. I understand that
while this document describes the major risks of treatment, other side effects and risks may occur. The herbs
and nutritional supplements (which are from plant, animal and mineral sources) that have been recommended
are traditionally consider safe in the practice of Chinese Medicine, although some may be toxic in large does.
I understand that some herbs may be inappropriate during pregnancy. Some possible side effects of taking
herbs are nausea, gas, stomachache, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, rashes, hives, and tingling of the tongue.
I will notify a clinical staff member who is caring for me if am or become pregnant.
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I do not expect the clinical staff to be able to anticipate and explain all possible risks and complications of
treatment. and I wish to rely on the clinical staff to exercise judgment during the course of treatment which
the clinical staff thinks at the time, based upon the facts then known is in my best interest. I understand that
results are not guaranteed.
I understand the clinical and administrative staff may review my patient records and lab reports, but all my
records will be kept confidential and will not be released without my written consent.
By voluntarily signing below, I show that I have read, or have had read to me, the above consent to treatment,
have been told about the risks and benefits of acupuncture and other procedures and have had an opportunity
to ask questions. I intend this consent form to cover the entire course of treatment for my present condition
and for any future condition(s) for which I seek treatment.
Patient Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date_ _ __
........................................
Source: Reproduced with the permission of American Acupuncture Council. More information on coverage, abitration, and consent
forms can be obtained at www.acupuncturecouncil.com
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Insurance Providers Number RESOURCES
Insurance Providers
The following is a listing of some health-care providers, some of which will provide some form
,.. of coverage for varying health plans. This information is provided to enable you to contact
health-care providers directly in order to obtain benefit information for your patients. Be aware
~ that telephone numbers reflect the current numbers at the printing of the book and are subject
to change and will vary according to state and regional plans.
Company Telephone Notes

Aetna (800) 624-0756
Aetna (HMO) (800) 323-9930
Aftra (800) 562-4690
American Specialty Health Plan (ASHP) (800) 972-4226
Blue Cross I Anthem (800) 333-0912
Blue Cross I Anthem (HMO) (800) 972-4226
Blue Cross of California I Anthem (800) 677-6669
Blue Shield (800) 351-2465
Cigna (800) 832-3211
Directors Guild (323) 866-2200
Empire (Red Bluff) (800) 676-2583
Great West I One Health Plan (800) 663-8081
Guardian (800) 685-4542
Health Net (800) 641-7761
Medicare (866) 931-3903
Motion Pictures (31 0) 769-0007
Oxford I United Healthcare (800) 666-1353
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PacifiCare (866) 863-9776
PacifiCare (HMO) (800) 542-8789
SAG (818) 954-9400
United Healthcare (877) 842-3210
Writers Guild (818) 846-1015
,-. CPTCodes
Acupuncture
97810 Acu uncture Electro-acupuncture, one or more
97811 Each additional 15 minutes needles with electrical stimulation
Each additional 15 minutes
- 97010 Hot or Cold Packs suoervised
97024 Diathermy supervised
~ 97026 Infrared supervised New patient office visit
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97028 Ultraviolet supervised 9920 1-205 (not treatment}
tAt 97035 Ultrasound
97140 Manual Therapy techniques (e.g. Esta blished patient office visit
" 9921 1-215 Review Office Consultation (not
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myofascial release. mobilization,
manipulation, manual traction treatmen!}
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97530 Therapeutic activities
~ 99070 Supplies and materials
~ 97124 Massage
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RESOURCES Important Phone Numbers
Important Phone Numbers for Emergency, Local, National, and Health-care Referrals
Local Numbers
Agency Telephone Number Notes

Emergency 911
Police
Fire
Poison Control
Hospital1
Hospital2
Hospital3
County Health Department
Mental Health Referral
Domestic Abuse Hotline
Alcoholic Anonymous
Rape and Battering Hotline
Alcoholic Anonymous
Elder Abuse
Child Abuse
Suicide Prevention
Other
Many of the numbers can be found in your local telephone directory. We have also listed -
national directory information in this section that will provide you the number.
Other Acupuncturists & Their Specialties
The best practice management is to know when to refer out. Regardless of your specialty,
building a referral network with other health-care professionals can be a great resource for
your patients and compliment your practice. The following section offers a location where you
refer your patients or specialties. Check with your colleagues or other physicians in the area.
Acupuncturist Specialty/Area Telephone Address

John Doe, LAc OBGYN 555-1212 123 ABC Street, Los Angeles
• 386 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. .
Important Phone Numbers RESOURCES
Referral to other Health-care Professionals
Acupuncturists who successfully work with other health-care professionals have found that
one of the key ingredients in development of such relationships is the quality of referrals. MDs
are more likely to work with LAcs and OMDs who demonstrate a high level of professionalism
with referrals. The following section provides a list of other health-care professionals that are
essential to patient care. Talk to your patient as well as with your colleagues to find the out
which MD's are open to building a referral network in your area.
Health-care Professional Referral Numbers

Specialty Phys1c1an Telephone Address
Allergy
Cardiologist
Chiropractor
Chiropractor
Chiropractor
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
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Family Practice
Family Practice
Family Practice
Family Practice
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
General Surgery
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Midwife
Neurology
OB/GYN
OB/GYN
Oncology
Optometry
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Pediatrics
Podiatry
Psychiatry
Psychologist
Radiology
Rheumatology
Urology
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RESOURCES Important Phone Numbers
Acupuncture-Related Numbers
Acupuncture Agency Telephone Notes

National Provider Identifier (NPI) (800) 465-3203
National Acupuncture & OM Regulatory
State Regulatory Agency
National OSHA (800) 232-4346
State OSHA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (888) 463-6332
CDC (800) 232-4636
National Organizations
State Acupuncture Organizations
Sharps Injury Prevention www.sharpslist.org
Many of the addresses and phone numbers can be found on the following pages. It is
advisable to have them on hand in case of emergencies or questions regarding your practice.
National Numbers
You can contact the following agencies to get more information on local or regional offices,
and many provide a wealth of information on their websites. The numbers are subject to ~·
change.
Agency Telephone
Aging National Council on Aging (800) 424-9046
Aging National Institute on Aging Information Center (800) 222-2225 11/iFi
AIDS/HIV AIDS Hotline (800) 933-3413

AIDS/ HIV National AIDS Hotline (800) 232-4636 """"·
AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Disease National Hotline (800) 227-8922 ,.,.,
AIDS/HIV HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline (800) 822-7422
AJg
Alcohol A1-Anon/Aiateen Family Group Headquarters, Inc (800) 344-2666
Alcohol Alcohol and Drug Addictions/Trauma hotline (800) 544-1177 ~
Alcohol Alcohol and Drug Information (800) 72g-6686
Alcohol Alcohol Hotline (800) 331-2900 ~
Alcohol Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline (800) 622-2255

A::
Alcohol National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral (800) 662-HELP
Service ~
Child Abuse Child Abuse Hotline (800) 4-A-CHILD
Child Abuse Child Abuse Hotline (800) 792-5200 !1fii?"
Child Abuse Child Abuse prevention (800) 257-3223

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Child Abuse Information Services for Child Support (800) 537-7072
Child Abuse National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453 ,.
Depression National Depressive & Manic-Depressive (800) 826-3632
Association ,#
Disease Center for Disease Control (800) 232-4636
Domestic Abuse Domestic Abuse Hotline (800) 799-7233 f'll!.""'
Drug Abuse Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 237-6237
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~
Drug Abuse American Council for Drug Education (800) 488-3784
.388
- Important Phone Numbers
Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Cocaine Hotline
RESOURCES
(800) 662-HELP
(800) 992-9239
Drug Abuse Drug and Alcohol Treatment Routing Service (800) 662-4357
Drug Abuse Marijuana Anonymous (800) 766-6779
Eating Disorder Eating Disorders - Bulimia, Anorexia Self Help (800) 931-2237
Eating Disorder Eating Disorders Hotline (800) 445-1900
Elder Abuse Elder Abuse Hotline (800) 752-6200
Family Violence National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline (800) 799-7233

Family Violence Parent Helpline (800) 942-4357
Family Violence Parents' Stress Hotline (800) 632-8188
Health -Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Association (800) 272-3900
Health - Cancer Cancer Information Service (800) 422-6237
Health - Cystic Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (800) 344-4823
Health - Diabetes Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (800) 223-1138
Health - Down National Down Syndrome Congress (800) 232-6372
Health - Dyslexia Dyslexia Society (800) 222-3123
Health - Epilepsy Epilepsy Foundation (800) 332-1000
Health - Hearing Better Hearing Institute (800) 327-9355
Health - Heart American Heart Association (800) 242-8721
Health - Info National Health Information Center (800) 336-4797
Health - Info National OCD Information Hotline (800) NEWS-4-0CD
Health - Kidney American Kidney Fund (800) 638-8299

Health - Liver American Liver Foundation (800) 223-0179
Health - Lupus Lupus Foundation of America (800) 558-0121
Health- MS National Multiple Sclerosis Society (800) 532-7667
Health - Nutrition National Center for Nutrition (800) 366-1655
Health - Panic Panic Disorder Information Hotline (800) 64-PANIC
Health - Parkinson National Parkinson Foundation (800) 327-4545
Health - Reyes National Reyes Syndrome Foundation (800) 233-7393
Health -SID Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (800) 221-7437
Health - Spina Spina Bifida Association (800) 621-3141
Health -STD Center for Disease Control-National STD Hotline (800) 227-8922
Mental Health Anxiety and Panic (800) 64-PANIC
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Mental Health Depression Awareness (800) 421-4211
Mental Health Mental Health Referral (800) 950-6264
Mental Health National Council on Compulsive Gambling (800) 522-4700
Mental Health National Foundation for Depressive Illness (800) 826-3232
Mental Health National Mental Health Association (800) 969-6642
Poison Poison Information Center (800) 222-1222
Pregnancy Planned Parenthood (800) 230-7526
Pregnancy Pregnancy Hotline (800) 848-5683
Rape Crisis Help Line -For Any Kind of Crisis (800) 233-4357
Rape Crisis Line (800) 999-9999
Rape National Victims Center (for rape or assault) (800) FYI-CALL

RESOURCES
Rape
Rape
Runaways
Runaways
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN)
Boys Town National HoUine

Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Important Phone Numbers
Sexual Assault Crisis Line -Hotlines & Information

(800) 656-HOPE
(800) 643-6250
(800) 448-3000
(800) 843-5678
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Runaways Missing and Exploited Children HoUine (800) 843-5678
Runaways Missing Children Hotline (800) THE-LOST
Runaways National Child Safety Council (800) 327-5107
Runaways National HoUine for Missing & Exploited Children (800) 843-5678
Runaways National Runaway HoUine (800) RUNAWAY
Runaways National Runaway HoUine (800) 621-4000
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Runaways National Youth Crisis HoUine (800) 442-HOPE
Spousal Abuse National Domestic Violence/Abuse HoUine (800) 799-7233
Substance Abuse Cocaine Anonymous (CA) (800) 347-8998
Substance Abuse National Treatment Hotline (800) 662-HELP
Suicide National Adolescent Suicide HoUine (800) RUNAWAY
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Suicide National Cocaine and Suicide Prevention HoUine (800) 288-1022
Suicide National Suicide Referral (202) 237-2280
Suicide Suicide Crisis Intervention Center (800) 784-2433
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Manufacturers, Distributors & Supplies RESOURCES
Manufacturer and Distributor Information
Below are the manufacturers and distributors of some of the brand name formulas and single herbs mentioned in this
book, plus their addresses and phone numbers and website. This Information is provided to enable you to contact
these companies to order or to obtain further information about their products. None of the manufacturers or distributors
mentioned has had any connection with the production of this book. Rather, we list these companies because we
believe their products to be effective and of high quality. Be aware that addresses, numbers, and URLs are subject to
change.
BioEssence Far East Summit Kan Herb Company

1030 Ohio Ave P.O. Box 2486 6001 Buller Lane
Richmond, CA 94804 Culver Cily, CA 90231 Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(510) 215-5588 (888) 441-0489 (831) 438.9450
www.bioessence.com www.fareastsummit.com www.kanherb.com
Blue Poppy Enterprises Golden Flower Chinese Herbs KPC Products, Inc.
5441 Western Ave, #2 2724 Vassar Place NE 16Goddard
Boulder, CO 80301 Albuquerque, NM 87107 Irvine, CA 92618
(BOO) 487-9296 (800) 729-8509 (800) KPC-8188
www.bluepoppy.com www.gfcherbs.com www.kpc.com
Brion Herbs Corporation Health Concerns Mayway Corporation

Distributes Sun Ten Formulas 8001 Capwell Drive 1338 Mandela Parkway
9200 Jeronimo Road, Oakland, CA 94621 Oakland, Cal~ornia 94607
Irvine, CA 92618 (800) 233-9355 (800) 2MAYWAY
(949) 587-1238 www.healthconcerns.com www.mayway.com
.~ www.sunten.com
Herbmax Inc. Nuherbs Co
Chinese Herbs Direct 12155 Mora Dr. Unit 13 3820 Penniman Ave.
2421 W. 2051h St, Sutte 0103 Sanla Fe Springs, California 90670 Oakland, Ca, 94619
Torrance, CA 90501 (562) 941-8881 (800) 233-4307
(800) 608-9056 www.herbmaxinc.com www.nuherbs.com
www.chineseherbsdirect.com
Honso USA, Inc. Oriental Pharmacy.com
Crane Herb Company 4802 E Elwood Slreel, Suite 6 P.O. Box 255.
745 Falmoulh Road Phoenix, AZ 85040 Northvale, NJ 07647
Mashpee, MA 02649 (888) 461-5808 (201 )264-0888
(508) 539-1700 www.honsousa.com www.orientalpharmacy.com
www.craneherb.com
Jen-On Herbal Science International Quallherb
Evergreen Herbs 1015 S. Nogales Slreel, Suile 120 119-40 Melropolilan Avenue
17431 East Gale Ave Rowland Heights CA 91748 Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Cily of lnduslry, CA 91748 (800) 828-6618 (877) 776-4372
(866) 473-3697 www.hsusa.net www.qualiherb.com
www.evherb.com
Sacara Herbs
2342 Shattuck Ave. #41 0
Acupuncture Supplies Companies Berkeley, CA 94 704
(888) SECARA-1
Below are the acupuncture supply companies with their www.secara.com
appropriate web site contact. This information is provided to
enable you to contact these companies to order or to obtain K.S. Choi Corp- Acupuncture & Medical supplies
further information about their products. Be aware that web www.goacuzone.net
addresses are subject to change.
Lhasa OMS -Acupuncture & Medical supplies
Acu International Supplies, Inc. -Acupuncture supplies www.LhasaMedical.coml
http://acuintemational.com
Massage Chairs from Massage Unlimited - Massage
Acu..Market -Acupuncture supplies & herbal remedies supplies
www.acu-market.com www.massageunlimited.com
Acu-Mart International, Inc. -Acupuncture supplies Mayway Corporation -Acupuncture supplies, herbs &
www.acu-mart.com formulas
www.mayway.com
AcuExpress.com -Acupuncture supplies
www.AcuExpress.com Pantheon Research- Pantheon e-stim units in the USA
www.PantheonResearch.com/
CAl Industries Corp- Acupuncture & Medical supplies
http://caicorporation.com/ Quality Medical Supplies - Medical supplies
www.qualitymedicalsupplies.com
Coastal Medical Supplies, Inc. -Acupuncture & Medical
supplies Selrin Brand Needles- SEIRIN-America products
http://coastalmedicalsupplies.com www.SeirinAmerica.com/
GoldenNeedle Acupuncture, Acupuncture, Herbal, & Medical Slnic Avenue Online -Acupuncture, books, and medical
supplies supplies
http://goldenneedleonline.com www.sinicave.com
Health Point Products -Acupuncture & Medical supplies UPC Medical Supplies, Inc. -Acupuncture & medical supplies
www.1 hpi.com www.goacupuncture.com

RESOURCES Professional Associations & Organizations
Resources You Can Use
There are many reliable resources and information in alternative health. We have listed the following professional
associations and health organizations. Besides brochures, booklets and hotlines, many provide valuable information
online in their respective fields as well as referrals to other health-care professionals.
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Biofeedback Naturopathic Medicine
Accreditation Commission for Association for Applied American Association of Naturopathic

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Physicians
(ACAOM) 10200 W 44th Ave #304 4435 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 403
Maryland Trade Center #3, 7501 Wheat Ridge, CO B0033 Washington DC 20016
Greenway Center Drive, (303) 422-9436 (B66) 53B-2267
Suite 760, Greenbelt, MD 20770 www.aapb.org www.naturopathic.org
(301) 313-0B55
www.acaom.org Chelation Therapy Nutrition
American Association of Acupuncture American Association of Naturopathic National Association of Nutrition

& Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) AKA Physicians Professionals
AOMAIIiance 4435 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 403 P.O. Box 1172
PO Box 162340 Washington DC 20016 Danville, CA 94526
Sacramento, CA 95B16 (B66) 53B-2267 (BOO) 342-B037
(916) 443-4770 www.naturopathic.org www.nanp.org
www.aaom.org or www.aaaomonline.
org Chiropractic American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Council of Acupuncture and Oriental American Chiropractic Association Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Medicine Associations 1701 Clarendon Boulevard (BOO) B77-1600
1217 Washington Street Arlington, VA 22209 www.eatright.org
Calistoga, CA 94515 (703) 276-8BOO
(707) 942-93BO www.amerchiro.org Council for Responsible Nutrition
www.acucouncil.org 182B L Street, NW, Suite 900
Craniosacral Therapy Washington, DC, 20036-5114
National Acupuncture Detoxification (202) 776-7929
Association (NADA) The Upledger Institute, Inc www.crnusa.org
PO Box 1927 11211 Prosperity Farms Road, Suite
Vancouver WA 9B66B-1927 D-325 Osteopathic Medicine
(360) 254 01B6 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
http://acudetox.com (BOO) 233-SBBO American Osteopathic Association
www.upledger.com 142 East Ontario Street
National Certification Commission for Chicago, IL 60611
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Herbal Medicine (BOO) 621-1773
(NCCAOM) www.osteopathic.org
76 South Laura Street, Suite 1290 American Botanical Council
Jacksonville, FL 32202 6200 Manor Road Reflexology
(904) 59B-1005 Austin, TX 7B723
www.nccaom.org (512) 926-4900 Reflexology Association of America
www.herbalgram.org 4012 Rainbow Ste. K-PMB#5B5
Aromatherapy Las Vegas, NV B91 03
Herb Research Foundation (740) 657-1695
The National Association for Holistic 4140 15th St. www.reflexology-usa.org
Aromatherapy Boulder, CO B0304
3327 W. Indian Trail Road PMB 144 (303) 449-2265 Yoga
Spokane, WA 9920B www.herbs.org
(509) 325-3419 American Yoga Association
www.naha.org Homeopathy P.O. Box 199B6
Sarasota, FL 34276
Ayurvedic Medicine National Center for Homeopathy (941) 927-4977
B01 North Fairfax Street Suite 306 www.americanyogaassociation.org
American Academy of Ayurvedic Alexandria, VA 22314
Medicine, Inc. (703) 548-7790
100 Jersey Avenue http://nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org
Building B, Suite 300
New Brunswick, N.J. OB901 North American Society of Homeopaths
(732) 247-3301 PO BOX 450039
www.ayurvedicacademy.com Sunrise, FL 33345-0039
(206) 720-7000
National Institute of Ayurvedic www.homeopathy.org
Medicine
584 Milltown Road Brewster, Massage
New York 10509
(B45) 27B-B700 American Massage Therapy Association
www.niam.com 500 Davis Street, Suite 900
Evanston, IL 60201
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(B77) 905-2700
www.amtamassage.org
Acupuncture Associations & Regulatory Agencies RESOURCES
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Regulatory S - Agencies
We have listed the following state regulatory agencies for information on licensing and acupuncture laws and regulation.
Codes and laws can be found through your repective agencies. Due to the changing nature of laws, the information,
regulations, and regulatory agencies are subject to change.
NCCAOM CertlflcaUon Examination Colorado

N&Uonal Certlllc&Uon Commission for Acupuncture Department of Regulatory Agencies
and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Office of Acupuncturists Registration
76 South Laura Streat, Suite 1290 1560 Broadway, SUite 1340
Jacksonville, FL 32202 Denver, CO 60202 - 5140
(004) 598-1005 (303) 894-7429
(904) 596-5001 Fax (303) 894-7764 Fax
For information on laws/statutes: For information on laws/statutes:

http://www.nccaom.org http:// www.dora.state.co.us/acupuncturistsl
Alabama Connecticut
Alabama Association of Oriental Medicine Department of Public Health, Acupuncturist
Hidden Creek Professional Park Licensure
26311 N. Main St. Ste B-101 410 Capitol Ave.
Daphne, AL 36526 MS# 12APP
(666) 606-6866 P.O. Box 34308
(251) 626-5066 Fax Hartford, CT 06134-0308
(860) 509-7603
According to AOM Alliance, Alabama Is a state in which
there is no legislation or rules authorizing the practice by Delaware
licensed acupuncturists. Howaver, a statute has been According to AOM Alliance, Delaware is a state in which
introduced. there is no legislation or rules authorizing the practice by
licensed acupuncturists.
Alaska
Department of Commerce and Economic District of Columbia
Development Department of Health Advisory Commlttae on
Division of Occupational Licensing -Acupuncture Acupuncture
P.O. Box 110806 717 14th Street, NW
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806 Suite600
(907) 465-2695 Washington, DC 20005
(907) 465-2974 Fax (877) 672-2174
(202) 727-M71 Fax
For Information on laws/statutes:
http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pacu.htm For information on laws/statutes:
http://hpla.doh.dc.gov/hpla/cwp/vlew,A,1195,Q,488827,h
Arizona plaNav.l306611,.asp
Arizona Board of Acupuncture Examiners
1400 W. Washington #230 Florida
Phoanlx, AZ. 85007 Division of Medical Quallly Assurance (MQA)
(602) 542-3095 Board of Acupuncture
(602) 542-3093 Fax 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C06
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
For information on laws/statutes: (850) 245-4161
~ http://www.azacuboard.az.gov/statutes.htm
For information on laws/statutes:
Arkansas http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/acupunct/acu_statutes.
Arkansas s- Board of Acupuncture & Ralated html
-· Techniques
1401 West 6th Streat Georgia
Utile Rock, AR 72201 Composlta S - Board of Medical Examiners
(501) 683-3563 2 Peachtree Streat, N.W., 36th Floor
(501) 244-2333 Fax AUanta, Georgia 30303-3465
(404) 656-3913
For information on laws/statutes: (404) 856-9723 Fax
,.. http://www.asbart.org/rules.htm
California http://www.ganet.org/mebnicensure_rr.html#acu
The Acupuncture Board
444 N. 3rd Street, Suite 260 Hawaii
Sacramento, CA 95814 Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
(916) 445-3021 Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
(916) 445-3015 Fax Board of Acupuncture
P.O. Box 3469
For information on laws/statutes: Honolulu, Hawaii 96801
http:// www.acupuncture.ca.gov/ (808) 566-2698 or 3000

http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boardst
acupuncture/statute_rules/
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RESOURCES
Idaho
Idaho State Board of Acupuncture
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
1109 Main Street, Suite 220
Acupuncture Associations & Regulatory Agencies
Louisiana
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
630 Camp Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
-
Boise, Idaho 83702-5642 (504) 566-6820
(208) 334-3233
(208) 334-3945 Fax For information on laws/statutes:
http:/flbol.idaho.gov/acu.htm http:// www.lsbme.louisiana.gov/
For information on laws/statutes: Maine

http://www3.state.id.us/idstaVTOC/54047KTOC.html Maine Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing and Enforcement
Illinois # 35 State House Station
Technical Assistance Unit Augusta, Maine 04333-0035
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (207) 624-8600
320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor (207) 624-8637 Fax
Springfield, IL 62786
(217) 782-8556 Maryland
(217) 524-2169 Fax State Board of Acupuncture
http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/acupnt.asp 4201 Patterson Avenue, Room 320
Baltimore, MD 21215
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/ (410) 358-7258 Fax
06801140sections.html http://dhmh.state.md.uslbacc/
Indiana For information on laws/statutes:

Professional Licensing Agency http://dhmh.state.md.uslbacc/
(Attn: Indiana Acupuncture Advisory Committee)
402 W. Washington St., Room W072 Massachusetts
Indianapolis, IN 46204 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
(317) 234-2060 Board of Registration In Medicine
http://www.in.gov/pla/acupuncture.htm Committee on Acupuncture
560 Harrison Avenue, Suite G-4
For information on laws/statutes: Boston, MA 02118
http://www.in.gov/pla/2347.htm (617) 654-9810
(617) 426-9358 Fax
Iowa http://www.massmedboard.org/acupuncture/
Iowa Board of Medical Examiners
400 SW 8th Street, Suite C For information on laws/statutes:
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-4686 http://www.mass.govnegisnawstmgV112-148.htm
(515) 281-5171
(515) 242-5908 Fax Michigan
http://www.docboard.org/ia/Acupuncture.htm Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
For information on laws/statutes: P.O. Box 4404
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/IACODE/1999SUPPLEMENT/ East Lansing Ml 48826-4404
148EI (517) 381-0299
(517) 381-9950 Fax
Kansas
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Regulatory For information on standards and training:
Agency) http://W'NW.michiganacupuncture.org/
234 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66603-3068 Minnesota
(785) 296-7413 Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
(888) 886-7205 University Park Plaza
(785) 296-0852 Fax 2829 University Ave. SE - SuHe 500
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3246
http://www.ksbha.org/ (612) 617-2166 Fax
http://www.state.mn.us/portaVmn/jsp/home.
Kentucky do?agency=BMP
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
310 Whittington Parkway, Ste. 1B For information on laws/statutes:
Louisville, KY 40222 http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/147B/
(502) 429-7150
(502) 429-7156 Fax Mississippi
According to AOM Alliance, Mississippi is a state in which
For information on laws/staMes: there is no legislation or rules authorizing the practice by
http://kbml.ky.gov/ah/ac.htm licensed acupuncturists.
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,.. Acupuncture Associations & Regulatory Agencies RESOURCES
Missouri NewMaxlco
Missouri State Acupuncturist Advisory Committee Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Madiclna
3605 Missouri Boulevard 2550 Cerrillos Road
P.O. Box 1335 Santa Fe, NM 87505
JeffelliOO City, MO 65102-1335 (505) 4764830
(573) 526-1555 (505) 4764545 Fax
(573) 75Hl735 Fax http://www.rid.state.nm.uslacupuncturallndax.html
http://pr.mo.gov/acupuncturist.esp
For Information on laws/statutes: http://www.rtd.state.nm.us/acupuncture/rulaslaw.hbnl
http://pr.mo.gov/acupundurist-<Statutes.asp
-York
Montana
Montana Board of Medical ExamiiHII'II
NY s- Education Department
Offlce of the Professions
301 South Park, 4th Floor Division of Professional Licensing Services
P.O. Box 200513 Acupuncture Unit
Helena, MT 59620-0513 89 Washing1on Avenue
(406) 641-2360 Albany, New York 12234-1000
(406) 641-2305 Fax (518) 474-3817. ext. 270
(518) 402-5354 Fax
http://mt.gov/dlllbsdllloanse/bsd_boards/med_board/ For information on laws and legislation:
lioanses/mednic_acup.asp http://www.op.nysed.gov/acupun.hbn
Nebraska Norlh Carolina

Nebraska Health and Human Services Norlh Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board
POBox94986 P.O. Box 10666
Lincoln, NE 685094966 Raleigh, NC 27605
(402) 471-2118 (919) 821-3008
(919) 833-5743 Fax
; For Information on laws/statutes:
- http://www.hhs.state.na.us/crt/proflndax1.hbn For Information on laws and legislation:
r--- http://www.sos.state.na.uslbusiness/regsearch/Rules/ http://www.ncalb.state.nc.us/
'"' Health_and_Human_Sarvices_SystemfTiUa-172/Chapter-
,-. 89.pdf Norlh Dakota
According to AOM Alllanoa, North Dakota is a state In
Naveda which thare is no legislation or rules authorizing the
Naveda s- Board of Oriental Madlclna
ens s. Maryland Pkwy., Ste. F-280
pradlce by lloansed acupuncturists. However, a statute
has bean introduoad.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 83HI921 Ohio
(702) 914-8921 Fax Ohio s- Madlcsl Board
n South High Street, 17th Floor
For information on laws/statutes: Columbus, Ohio 43215-6127
http://oriantal_medicina.state.nv.us/ (614) 466-3934
(614) 728-5946 Fax
New Hampshire http://med.ohio.gov/ACUsubwabindax.hbn
New Hampshire Board of Acupuncture Ucensing
NH DHHS Office of Program Supporl For Information on laws/statutes:
Llcanslng & Regulative Services http://med.ohlo.gov/47621ndex.hbn
129 Plaesant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3857 Oklahoma
(603) 2714814 Contad: Stele Board of Medical Licensure.
(603) 271-5590 Fax
MDs and DOs alone are allowed to prectloa acupuncture.
- ~· For Information on laws/stab.Jtes: No training Is requlnld. Supervision of an acupuncturist
,.. http://www.nh.gov/acupuncture/ by an MD is not allowed. Chiropractors can practioa
acupuncture with additional training.
New Jersey
s- o f - Jersey Oregon
Acupuncture Examining Board Oregon Board of Madlcal Examiners
POBox46019 1500 SW First Avenue, Suite 620
Newark, NJ 07101 Portland, Oregon 97201
(973) 273-8092 (971) 673-2700
(973) 273-8075 Fax (971) 673-2670 Fax
http:llwww.state.nj.usllps/ca/medlcal.hlm#bma5 http://egov.oregon.gov/BMEI
For more Information: For information on laws/statutes:

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medlcaVacupuncture.hbn http:/nandru.leg.state.or.uslors/677.html
http://arcwab.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_800/0AR_
647/647_070.html
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RESOURCES Acupuncture Associations & Regulatory Agencies
Pennsylvania Vermont
Board of Osteopathic Examiners/Board of Medical Office of Professional Regulation
Examiners 26 Terrace Street, Drawer 09
P.O. Box 2649 Montpelier, VT 05609-1106
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 (802) 828-2191
(717) 787-8503 (802) 828-2465 Fax
http://www.dos.state.pa.uslbpoa/site/default.asp http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/acupuncturists/
Rhode Island For information on statutes/laws:

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations http://www.leg.state.vt.uslstatutes/fullchapter.
Department of Health, Cannon Building cfm?Title=26&Chapter=075
Three Capitol Hill, Room 104
Providence, Rhode Island 02908 Virginia
(401) 222-2827 Virginia Board of Medicine
(401) 222-1272 Fax 6603 West Broad St., 5th Fl.
http://www.health.state.ri.us/hsr/professions/acup.php Richmond, VA 23230-1712
(804) 662-9900
For information on laws/statutes: http://www.dhp.state.va.us/medicine/advisory/lac/default.
http://www.rules.state.rt.us/dar/regdocs/released/pdf/ asp
DOH/DOH_191_.pdf
For information on statutes/laws:
South Carolina http://www.dhp.state.va.uslmedicine/leg/
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation LicensedAcupuncture2~8~06.doc
P.O. Box 11289
Columbia, SC 29211 Washington
(803) 896-4500 Washington Department of Health
(803) 896-4515 Health Professions Quality Assurance
For information: 310 Israel Road
http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POUMedical/ Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 236-4700
South Dakota Fax: (360) 236-4818
According to AOM Alliance, South Dakota is a state in https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/hps3/Acupuncture/
which there is no legislation or rules authorizing the default.htm
practice by licensed acupuncturists.
For information on statutes/laws:
Tennessee https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/hps3/Acupuncture/
Tennessee Department of Health laws.htm
425 Fifth Avenue, North
Cordell Hull Building, 3rd Floor West Virginia
Nashville, TN 37247 West Virginia Acupuncture Board
(615) 532-4384 P.O. Box252
(615) 253-4484 Fax Huntington, WV 25707-0252
http://www.state.tn.us/health/ (304) 529-4558
http://www.wvs.state.wv.us/acupuncture/
For information on rules/regulations:
http://tennessee.gov/soslrules/0880/0880-12.pdf For information on rules/regulations:
http://www.wvs.state.wv.us/acupuncture/rules.html
Texas
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Wisconsin
P.O. Box 2018 MC- 231 State of Wisconsin
Austin, TX 78768-2018 Dept. of Regulation and Licensure
(512) 305-7030 Bureau of Health Service Professions
(512) 305-9416 Fax Acupuncture Certification
http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/professionals/acupuncturists/ PO Box8935
acupuncturists.php Madison, Wisconsin 53708
(608) 266-2811
For information on statutes/rules: http://drl.wi.gov/prof/acup/def.htm
http://www.tmb.state.tx.uslrules/acu/acurandr.php http://drl.wi.gov/boardslrla/index.htm
Utah Wyoming
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
160 East 300 South According to AOM Alliance, Wyoming is a state in which
Salt Lake City, UT 84114 there is no legislation or rules authorizing the practice by
(801) 530-6628 licensed acupuncturists. However, a statute has been
(801) 530-6511 introduced
http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/acupuncture.html
For information on rules/regulations:

http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/acupuncture_sub_
page.html#acupustatutes
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Diagnostic Laboratories RESOURCES
Diagnostic Laboratories
The following diagnostic laboratories offer innovative tests for integrative health professionals, including
female and male hormone screenings, adrenal stress hormone tests, thyroid panels, platelet or urine
catecholamine panels, digestive stool analysis, candida antibody tests, Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction
Syndrome evaluation, ELISA food allergy testing, hair analysis for toxic and essential elements, nutritional
assays, amino acid assays, essential fatty acids profile, vitamin and mineral analysis. Many of the laboratories
are physician-friendly and can be obtained by blood, saliva or urine. The range of tests will vary according to
specialties and will require TCM practioners to setup an account. We have listed some specialties, however
many labs offer a broad spectrum of tests.
Accu-Chem Laboratories ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies

990 N. Bowser Rd., Suite 800 14 Pidgeon Hill #300
Richardson, TX 75081 Sterling, VA22181
(214) 234-5412 (800) 553-5472
(800) 451-0116 703.450.2980
www.accuchem.com www.elisaact.com
,,.. Specialists in toxicology tests, environmental and

occupational chemical exposures, including pesticide
and herbicides. Also specialize in substance-of-
Provides a range of comprehensive allergy and
hypersensitivity tests.
abuse screenings. Genova Diagnostics (Formerly Great Smokies

Laboratories)
Aeron Lifecycles Clinical Laboratory 63 Zillicoa Street
1933 Davis St., Suite 310 Asheville, N.C. 28801-1074
San Leandro, CA 94577 (704) 253-0621
(800) 631-7900 (800) 522-4762
www.aeron.com www.gsdl.com
.~ Aeron LifeCycles is a clinical laboratory with Specializes in tests of physiological function. All
research interests in linking hormonal changes tests use samples of stool, urine, saliva, blood, and
with many of the diseases and symptoms of aging hair. Results focus on how well the body is doing
including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and its job in six important areas: digestion, nutrition,
cancer. Accurate salivary hormone tests are currently detoxification/oxidative stress, immunology/allergy,
available for: estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, production and regulation of hormones, and heart
DHEA, and melatonin. and cardiovascular systems.
AAL Reference Laboratories, Inc. lmmuno Laboratories, Inc.

1715 E. Wilshire #715 1620 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
(714) 972-9979 (305) 486-4500
(800) 522-2611 (800) 231-9197
www.antibodyassay.com www.immunolabs.com
Provides a wide range of services including Offers ELISA delayed food allergy testing, a highly
immunology, infectious diseases, nutrition, and sensitive candida assay, as well as an ELISA gluten/
oxidative medicine tests. gliadin assay.
Biochemical Laboratories lmmunosciences Lab, Inc.

P.O.Box 157 8730 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 305
Edgewood, NM 87015 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(505) 832-4100 (310) 657-1077
(800) 950-4686
Specializes in hair trace mineral analysis tests. www.immuno-sci-lab.com
Doctors Data, Inc. A diagnostic and research facility that specializes

3755 Illinois Avenue in innovative microbiology and immunology
St. Charles, IL 60174-2420 laboratory testing. Tests in the following categories:
(800) 323-2784 allergy, autoimmune diseases, cancer and its early
(708) 231-3649 diagnosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, immunology
www.doctorsdata.com and serology, immunotoxicology and intestinal
health.
Doctor's Data, Inc. is an independent reference
laboratory that provides tests in the following area:
I~ toxic and hair analysis, amino acids, and metabolites
in blood and urine tests .
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RESOURCES Diagnostic Laboratories
King James Medical Laboratory/Omegatech U.S. BioTek Laboratories

24700 Center Ridge Rd., #113 13758 Lake City Way NE
Cleveland, OH 44145 Seatue, WA 98125
(216) 835-2150 (877) 318-8728
(800) 437-t404 (206) 365-1256
www.kingjamesomegatech-lab.com www.usbiotek.com
The King James Medical Laboratory, Inc. provides US BioTek Laboratories provides a range oftests
the analysis of metals in hair and water samples to including: antibody, amino acids, bone density,
both the general public and healthcare practitioners. complete stool and digestive analysis, urinary
metabolic tests, hormone panels, thyroid panels.
Meridian Valley Lab
801 SW 16th Street Suite 126 Vitamin Diagnostics/European Laboratories of
Renton, WA 98055 Nutrients
425.271.8689 Industrial Drive & Route 35
www.meridianvalleylab.com Cliffwood Beach, N.J. 07735
(732) 583-7773
A clinical reference lab and nutritional testing for www.europeanlaboratory.com
practioners. The lab offers the following tests: Allergy
(Elisa), amino acids, bone density, complete stool Offers specialized nutritional testing for nutrient
and digestive analysis, essential fatty acids profile, status.
mineral analysis, steroid, hormone panels, thyroid
panels.
Metametrix Clinical Laboratory

4855 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suite 201
Norcross GA, 30092
770446-5483
800-221-4640
www.metametrix.com
Metametrix Clinical Laboratory provides a wide

range of test in nutritional insufficiencies, metabolic
dysfunction, and toxicity and detoxification.
Optimum Health Resource Laboratories, Inc.

2700 North 29th Avenue, Suite # 205
Hollywood, Florida 33020
(888) 751-3388
www.yorkallergyusa.com
Optimum Health Resource provides food intolerance

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testing.
Pantox Laboratories
4622 Santa Fe Street
San Diego, CA92109
(619) 272-3885
(800) 726-8696
www.pantox.com
Pantox Laboratories analyzes and interprets the

biochemical defense system that prevents aging and
degenerative diseases.
Spectracell Laboratories, Inc.

515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 830
Houston, TX 77027
(800) 227-5227
(713) 621-3101
www.spectracell.com
SpectraCell Laboratories Inc. specializes in

functional intracellular testing. Their tests offer
application for assessing many clinical conditions
including cardiovascular risk, immunological
disorders, metabolism measurements and nutritional
analysis .
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Study of Chinese Medicine RESOURCES
RESOURCES FOR THE STUDY OF CHINESE MEDICINE
The following pages detail the resources for the study of Chinese medicine, providing for each the name of the
book and its author(s), the publication date, publisher, and principal city for the publisher's distribution.
1. MATERIA MEDICA & GUIDES TO INDIVIDUAL HERBS - Materia Medica and other books that
provide information about the traditional uses of individual medicinal materials.
2. CHINESE FORMULA & GUIDES TO FORMULATION -Traditional Chinese formula books
that provide information about the content and applications of numerous traditional formulas.
sometimes with modern formulas included.
3. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS- Clinical experience reports
(herbal medicine), which represent suggestions for treatments of a large number of different
diseases based on the experience of an individual practitioner or a group of practitioners who
collaborated in writing about clinical efforts.
4. ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION -Acupuncture and moxibustion texts. There are dozens of
books available on this subject. but many present essentially the same information.
5. CHINESE NUTRITION - Food as medicine books, depicting Oriental efforts to understand
the health impact of foods and Chinese nutrition. Some of these books review the historical
developments of food use in China, with only passing reference to medicine.
6. GENERAL SUBJECT- General subjects, including overviews of Oriental medicine, special
topics within the field of Chinese medicine (including physiology and diagnosis), and general
analysis of the application of herbs based on the theoretical framework applied mainly to
traditional prescriptions, rather than direct clinical experience of the author(s).
7. HISTORICAL RECORDS -Translations of traditional texts, analysis of archeological and
historical records, and discussions of the development of traditional Chinese medicine and its
cultural context.
8. MEDICAL SPECIALTIES - Books on TCM focused on cancer, ophthalmology, pediatric
disorders, gynecology, and dermatology.
9. WESTERN MEDICINE - Books that are used primarily for the purpose of brief description of
disease characteristics and associated therapeutics, or studies of nutrients and herbal active
ingredients that do not focus on Chinese herbs.
10. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE- These are books that present information about alternative
medicine not specific to Chinese medicine and provide alternative perspective to healing.
11. LISTING OF PUBLISHERS & BOOKSELLERS
12. BOARD EXAMINATION PREPERATIONS & STUDY RESOURCES
Clearly, there will be substantial differences in opinion about the quality of each book; in fact, it was not always
easy to place the books within one of the categories based on the criteria established here since many books
overlap categories and many provide broad discussions on wide ranging topics ofTCM and acupuncture.
Emphasis is placed on such features as; inclusion of quality of work; comprehensiveness in dealing with the
subject at hand; apparent reliability of the information presented; and readability.
An acupuncturist that prescribes Chinese herbs should develop an extensive library that includes books from
each category (at least from those that correspond to their scope of practice). A minimum library of about 35-
40 such books in these categories would likely provide the resource information that is essential to conduct a
successful acupuncture practice.
1. MATERIA MEDICA & GUIDES TO INDIVIDUAL HERBS
Hong-Yen Hsu, Oriental Materia Medica: A Concise Dafang Zhang, Essentials of Chinese Medicine
Guide, 1986, Oriental Healing Arts Institute, Long Materia Medica, 2003, Bridge Publishing Group,
Beach, CA. Walnut, CA.
John Chen & Tina Chen, Chinese Medical Herbology Ming Ou, Chinese-English Manual of Common-Used
and Pharmacology, 2001, Art of Medicine Press, Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1989, Joint
Industry, CA. Publishing Co., Hong Kong.
Dan Bensky & Andrew Gamble, Chinese Herbal Pharmacopoeia Commission of PRC,
Medicine: Materia Medica, 1993, Eastland Press, Pharmacopoeia of the PRC, 1988, People's Medical
Seattle, WA. Publishing House, Beijing.
Bingshan Huang & Yuxia Wang, Thousand Formulas Philippe Sionneau, Pao Zhi: An Introduction to the
and Thousand Herbs of Traditional Chinese Use of Processed Chinese Medicinals, 1995, Blue
Medicine, val. 1, 1993, Heilongjiang Education Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Press, Harbin China.
Kun-ying Yen, Illustrated Chinese Materia Medica,
Yifan Yang, Chinese Herbal Medicines, 2002, 1986, Southern Materials Center, Inc., Taipei.
Churchill Livingstone, London.
Enquin Zhang, Chinese Materia Medica, 1990,
Charles Belanger, The Chinese Herb Selection Publishing House of Shanghai College of Traditional
Guide, 1997, Phytotech Publishing, Richmond, CA . Chinese Medicine, Shanghai.

RESOURCES Study of Chinese Medicine
Junying Geng, Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine Him-che Yeung, Handbook of Chinese Herbs, 1998,
and Pharmacology: Medicinal Herbs, 1991, New Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
World Press, Beijing.
2. CHINESE FORMULA & GUIDES TO FORMULATION
Dan Bensky & Randall Barolet, Chinese Herbal Nigel Wiseman & Craig Mitchell, Ten Lecturers on
Medicine: Formulas and Strategies, 1990, Eastland the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience
Press, Seattle, WA. of Jiao Shu De, 2005, Paradigm Publications, Taos,
NM.
Him-che Yeung. Handbook of Chinese Herbal
Formulas, 1998, Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Ou Ming, Chinese-English Manual of Common-Used
Angeles, CA. Prescriptions in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1989,
Joint Publishing Co., Hong Kong.
Jake Paul Fratkin, Chinese Herbal Patent
Medicines: The Clinical Desk Reference, 2001, Shya Bob Flaws. 160 Essential Patent Formulas, 1999,
Publications, Boulder, CO. Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Will Maclean & Jane Lytlleton, The Clinical Manual Margaret Naeser, Outline Guide to Chinese Herbal
of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, 2000, Pargolin Patent Medicines in Pill Form, 1990, Boston Chinese
Press, Campleton Australia. Medicine, Boston, MA.
Junying Geng, Practical Traditional Chinese CH Zhu, Clinical Handbook of Chinese Prepared
Medicine and Pharmacology: Herbal Formulas, Medicines, 1989, Paradigm Publications, Brookline.
1991, New World Press, Beijing. MA.
HY Hsu & CS Hsu, Commonly Used Chinese Herb Linda Morse, Examination Workbook for Oriental
Formulas Companion Handbook, 1997, Oriental Medicine, 2004, Linda Morse, Los Angeles, CA,
Healing Arts Institute, Long Beach, CA.
3. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Xianmin Shang, Practical Traditional Chinese Nianfang Shao, The Treatment of Knotty Diseases
Medicine and Pharmacology: Clinical Experiences, with Chinese Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal
1990, New World Press, Beijing. Medicine, 1990, Shandong Science and Technology
Press, Jinan.
Tietao Deng, Practical Diagnosis in Traditional
Chinese Medicine, 1999, Churchill Livingstone, Richard Tan, Twenty-Four More in Acupuncture,
London. 1991, Richard Tan, San Diego, CA.
John Chen, Clinical Manual of Oriental Medicine 2"" Richard Tan, Dr. Tan's Strategy of Twelve Magical
Edition, 2006, Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine, Points, Advanced Principles and Techniques in
Industry, CA. Acupuncture, 1991, Richard Tan, San Diego, CA.
Sun Peilin, The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Richard Tan, Twelve and Twelve, 1991, Richard Tan,
Herbs and Acupuncture, 2002, Churchill Livingstone, San Diego, CA.
London.
Richard Tan, Acupuncture 1, 2, 3, 2006, Richard Tan,
Yan Wu & Warren Fischer, Practical Therapeutics San Diego, CA.
of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1997, Paradigm
Publications, Brookline, MA. Qi Wang & Zhilin Dong, Modern Clinical Necessities
for Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1990, China Ocean
Enquin Zhang, Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Press, Beijing.
1990, Publishing House of Shanghai College of
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai. Anshan Shi, Essentials of Chinese Medicine: Internal
Medicine, 2003, Bridge Publishing Group, Walnut,
Liu Chongyun & Deng Yong, Encyclopedia of CA.
Chinese and US Patent Herbal Medicines, 1999,
Keats Publishing, Lincolnwood, IL. Junwen Zhang, Integrating Chinese and Western
Medicine: A Handbook for Practitioners, 1993
Giovanni Maciocia, The Practice of Chinese Foreign Languages Press, Beijing.
Medicine, 1994, Churchill Livingstone, London.
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Zhou Zhong Ying & Jin Hui De, Clinical Manual of
Giovanni Maciocia, Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, A Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, 1997,
Comprehensive Guide, 2004, Churchill Livingstone, Churchill Livingstone, London.
London. Kiiko Matsumoto & Steven Birch, Extraordinary
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Vessels, 1986, Paradigm Publications, Brookline,
Will Maclean & Jane Lytlleton, Clinical Handbook of MA.
.
Internal Medicine, Volume 1 & 2, 2002, University of
Western Sydney, Campleton Australia. Barbara Kirschbaum, Atlas of Chinese Tongue
Diagnosis Volume 2, 2002, Eastland Press, Seattle,
WA .
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4. ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION
Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, & Ken Boss, Yu Hui Chan & Han Fu Ru, Golden Needle Wang
Fundamentals of Chinese Acupuncture, 1988, Leting, 1996, Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Paradigm Publications, Brookline, MA.
Zhang Enquin, Chinese Acupuncture and
Maoliang Qiu, Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1990, Publishing House of Shanghai
Moxibustion, 1993, Churchill Livingstone, london. College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai.
Ken Chen & Yonquiang Cui, Handbook to Chinese Jeremy Ross, Acupuncture Point Combinations: The
Auricular Therapy, 1990, Foreign Language Press, Key to Clinical Success, 1995, Churchill Livingstone,
Beijing. london.
Alan Lotan, Acupoint Location Guide, 2000, Estern, Zhang Ruifu, Wu Xifen, & Wang NS, Illustrated
Yodfat, Isreal. Dictionary of Chinese Acupuncture, 1986, Sheep's
Publication, U.S.A., San Francisco, CA.
Xinnong Cheng, Chinese Acupuncture and
Moxibustion, 1987, Foreign languages Press, Zhu Ming Ching, A Handbook for Treatment of Acute
Beijing. Syndromes by Using Acupuncture and Moxibustion,
1992, Eight Dragons Publishing, Hong Kong.
Peter Dead mean & Mazin AI-Khafaji, A Manual of
Acupuncture, 1998, Journal of Chinese Medicine Robert Johns, The Art of Acupuncture Techniques,
Publications, East Sussex, England. 1996, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, CA.
Terry Oleson, Auriculotherapy Manual 3rd Edition, Miriam Lee, Insights of a Senior Acupuncturist, 1992,
2003, Churchill Livingston, london England. Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, & Ken Boss, Grasping Angela Hicks, Five Element Constitutional
the Wind, 1989, Paradigm Publications, Brookline, Acupuncture, 2004, Churchill Livingstone, London.
MA.
Zhang Denbu, Acupuncture Cases from China,
Zhu Ming Ching, Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture, 1992, 1994, Churchill Livingstone, London.
Eight Dragons Publishing, Hong Kong.
Zhong Meiquan, The Chinese Plum-Blossom Needle
John & Dan Bensky, Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Therapy, 1984, The People's Medical Publishing
Text, 1981, Eastland Press, Seattle, WA. House, Beijing.
5. CHINESE NUTRITION
Henry lu, Chinese System of Food Cures, 1986, Rosa LoSan & Suzanne LeVert, Chinese Healing
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., New York, NY. Foods, 1998, Pocket Books, New York, NY.
Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods, 2002, E.N. Anderson, The Food of China, 1988, Yale
North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, CA. University Press, New Haven, CT.
Maoshing Ni & Cathy NcNease, The Tao of Nutrition, Zhang Enquin, Chinese Medicated Diet, 1988,
1987, College ofTao & Traditional Chinese Healing, Publishing House of Shanghai College of Traditional
Los Angeles, CA. Chinese Medicine, Shanghai.
,.- 6. GENERAL SUBJECT
Giovanni Maciocia, The Foundations of Chinese Jeremy Ross, Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of
Medicine, 1989, Churchill Livingstone, london. Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1989, Churchill
Livingstone, London.
Ted Katpchuk, The Web That Has No Weaver:
Understanding Chinese Medicine, 1983, St. Martins Paul Unschuld, Chinese Medicine, 1998, Paradigm
Press, New York, NY. Publications, Brookline, MA.
Claude larre C & Elisabeth De La Vallee ER, Nigel Wiseman & Andrew Ellis, Fundamentals of
Rooted in Spirit: The Heart of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine, 1985, Paradigm Pub., Brookline,
1995 Station Hill Press, Barrytown, NY. MA.
Harriet Beinfield & Efrem Korngold, Between Heaven Miriam Lee, Master Tong's Acupuncture: An Ancient
and Earth, 1992, Ballantine Books, london. Alternative Style in Modem Clinical Practice, 1992,
Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Philippe Sionneau, Dui Yao: The Art of Combining
Chinese Medicinals, 1997, Blue Poppy Press, David Legge, Close To the Bone, 1992, Sydney
Boulder, CO. College Press, Woy Woy, Australia .
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7. HISTORICAL RECORDS
Maoshing Ni, The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Yang Shou Zhong & Li Jianyong, Li Dongyuan's,
Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach, 1993, Blue
with Commentary, 1995, Shambhala, Boston, MA. Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Paul Unschuld, Forgotten Traditions of Ancient Ming Zhu, The Medical Classic of the Yellow
Chinese Medicine, 1990, Paradigm Publications, Emperor, 2001, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing.
Brookline, MA.
Yang Shou Zhong, Extra Treatises based on
Ping Chen, History and Development of Traditional Investigation and Inquiry, 1994, Blue Poppy Press,
Chinese Medicine, 1999, Science Press, Beijing. Boulder, CO.
HY Hsu & Peacher, Shang Han Lun: The Great Yang Shou Zhong, Master Hue's Classic of the
Classic of Chinese Medicine, 1981, Oriental Healing Central Viscera, 1993, Blue Poppy Press, Boulder,
Arts Institute, Long Beach, CA. co.
HY Hsu & SY Wang, The Theory of Feverish Yang Shou Zhong, The Divine Farmer's Materia
Diseases and Its Clinical Applications, 1985, Oriental Medica, 1997, Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Healing Arts Institute, Long Beach, CA.
Yang Shou Zhong & Charles Chace, The Systematic
Paul Unschuld, Medicine in China: History of Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1994, Blue
Pharmaceutics, 1986, University of California Press, Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Berkeley, CA.
Zhang Zhong Jing, Treatise on Febrile Diseases
Paul Unschuld, Medicine in China: A History of Caused by Cold with 500 Cases, 1993, New World
Ideas, 1985, University of California Press, Berkeley, Press, Beijing.
CA.
B. MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
CANCER DERMATOLOGY
Minyi Chang, Anticancer Medicinal Herbs, 1992, Lin Li, Practical Traditional Chinese Dermatology,
Hunan Science and Technology Publishing House, 1995, Hai Feng Publishing Company, Hong Kong.
Changsha.
Xu Yihou, Dermatology in Traditional Chinese
HY Hsu, Treating Cancer with Chinese Herbs, 1990, Medicine, 2004, Donica Publishing, London England.
Oriental Healing Arts Institute, Long Beach, CA.
Jian Hui Liang, A Handbook of Traditional Chinese
Ming Ou, An Illustrated Guide to Antineoplastic Dermatology, 1988, Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Chinese Herbal Medicine, 1990, The Commercial
Press, Hong Kong. De-hui Shen, Hsiu-Fen Wu, & Wang N, Manual of
Dermatology in Chinese Medicine, 1995, Eastland
Lanling Shi & Peiquan Shi, Experience in Treating Press, Seattle, WA.
Carcinomas with Traditional Chinese Medicine,
1992, Shandong Science and Technology Press, Xu Xiangcai, The English-Chinese Encyclopedia
Shandong. of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine, vol. 16:
Dermatology, 1991, Higher Education Press, Beijing.
E Lien & L Wen, Structure Activity Relationship
Analysis of Chinese Anti-Cancer Drugs and Related INFECTIONS & FEVERISH DISEASES
Plants, 1985, Oriental Healing Arts Institute, Long Jinglun Hou, Traditional Chinese Treatment of
Beach, CA. Infectious Diseases, 1997, Academy Press, Beijing.
Mingji Pan, How to Discover Cancer Through Seff· Gary Seifert & JM Wen, Warm Disease Theory,
Examination, 1992, Fujian Science and Technology 2000, Paradigm Publications, Brookline, MA.
Publishing House, Fujian.
GuoHui Liu, Warm Pathogen Diseases, 2002,
Chiyuan Sun, A Probing into the Treatment of Eastland Press, Seattle, WA.
Leukemia with Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1990,
Hai Feng Publishing Company, Hong Kong. PEDIATRICS
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Cao Jiming, Su Xinming, Essentials of Traditional
Daizhao Zhang, The Treatment of Cancer by Chinese Pediatrics, 1990, Foreign Language Press,
Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine, 1989, Blue Beijing.
Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
Xiao Shuqin, Zhang Xiwen, Pediatric Bronchitis: Its
Li Peiwen, Management of Cancer with Chinese TCM Cause, Diagnosis, and Treatment, 1991, Blue
Medicine, 2003, Donica Publishing, London, Poppy Press, Boulder, CO.
England.
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GYNECOLOGYruROLOGY NEUROLOGY
Charlotte Furth, A Flourishing Yin: Gender in China's Cheung CS, Lai YK, & Kaw UA, Mental Dysfunction
Medical History, 960-1665, 1999, University of as Treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1981,
California Press, Berkeley, CA. Traditional Chinese Medicine Publisher, San
Francisco, CA.
Giovanni Maciocia, Obstetrics & Gynecology in
Chinese Medicine, 1998, Churchill Livingstone, OPHTHALMOLOGY
London. Xu Xiangcai, The English-Chinese Encyclopedia
of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine, vol. 17:
Anna Lin, A Handbook of TCM Urology & Male Ophthalmology, 1994, Higher Education Press,
Sexual Dysfunction, 1992, Blue Poppy Press, Beijing.
Boulder, CO.
Paul Unschuld & J Kovacs, Essential Subtleties on
Zita West, Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth, the Silver Sea, 1998, University of California Press,
1998, Churchill Livingstone, London. Berkeley, CA.
Yoshiharu Shibata & Jean Wu, Kampa Treatment for ORTHOPEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY, &
Climacteric Disorders, 1997, Paradigm Publications, RHEUMATOLOGY
Brookline, MA. Xu Xiangcai, The English-Chinese Encyclopedia
of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine, vo/.
Ye Heng-Yyin, Guide to Gynecology, 2001, Blue 14: Orthopedics and Traumatology, 1992, Higher
Poppy Press, Boulder, CO. Education Press, Beijing.
C. Vangerrneersch & Sun Peilin, Bi-Syndromes,

1994, SATAS, Belgium.
9. WESTERN MEDICINE
Mark Beers & Robert Porter, The Merck Manual Melvyn R. Werbach, Nutritional Influences on Illness,
(18th ed.), 2007, Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ. Second Edition, 1993, Third Line Press, Tarzana,
CA.
John Boik, Nature/ Compounds in Cancer Therapy,
2001, Oregon Medical Press, Princeton, MN. Melvyn R. Werbach, Nutritional Influences on Mental
Illness, Second Edition, 1999, Third Line Press,
AMA, AMA Encyclopedia of Medicine, 2003, Tarzana, CA.
Random House, New York.
Kathleen Mahan and Sylvia Escott-Stump, Krause's
Winter Griffith and Stephen Moore, Complete Guide Food, Nutrition, & Diet Therapy, 10"' Edition, 2000,
to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2007 Saunders Company, New York, NY.
(Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription
Drugs), 2007, Harper Collins, New York, NY. Stanley Hoppenfeld, Physical Examination of the
Spine Ex1remities, 1976, Prentice Hall, Saddle
James J. Rybacki, The Essential Guide to River, NJ.
Prescription Drugs, 2006, Harper Perennial, New
York. Lawrence M. Tierney, Current Medical Diagnosis &
Treatment, 2006, 2006, McGraw Hill, New York, NY.
Melvyn R. Werbach, Foundations of Nutritional
Medicine, 1997, Third Line Press, Tarzana, CA Fred Ferri, Practical Guide to the Care of Medical
Patient,4~ Edition, 1998, Mosby, Inc. St. Louis. MO.
Melvyn R. Werbach, Healing Through Nutrition,
1993, Harper Collins, New York, NY.
10.ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
James Balch & Mark Stangler, Prescription for Phyllis Balch, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th
Nature/ Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free
Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Hems & Food
Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Supplements ... A-To-Z Reference to Drug-Free
Bodywork, and More, 2004, John Wiley & Sons, Remedies), 2004, Penguin Putnam, New York, NY.
Hoboken, NJ.
Hazel Courtney, 500 of the Most Important Health
Vance Ferrell & Edgar Archbold, Natural Remedies Tips You'll Ever Need, 2001, Cico Books, London,
Encyclopedia, 2004, Harvestime Books, Altamount, England.
TN.
Phyllis Balch, Prescription for Hetbal Healing: An
Larry Trivieri & John Anderson, Alternative Medicine: Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common
The Definitive Guide (2nd Edition), 2002, Celestial Disorders and Their Hetbal Remedies, 2002,
Arts, Berkeley, CA. Penguin Putnam, New York, NY.
,-. Michael Murray & Joseph E. Pizzorno, Encyclopedia

of Natural Medicine, 1998, Prima Publishing,
Phyllis Balch, Prescription for Nutritional Healing: Winter Griffith, Vitamins, Heros, Minerals, &
The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements: The A-to-Z Guide Supplements: The Complete Guide, 1998, Da Capo
to Supplements, 2002, Penguin Putnam, New York, Press, Cambridge, MA.
NY.
Linda Skidmore-Roth, Mosby's Handbook of Heros &
Daniel Krinsky & James LaValle, Lexi-Comp's Natural Supplements, 2001, Mosby, St. Louis, MO.
Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide, 2"' Edition,
2003, Lexi-Comp, Inc., Hudson, OH. Steven Brantman & Andrea Girman, Mosby's
Handbook of Herbs and Supplements and Their
Gary Null, The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Therapeutic Use, 2003, Mosby, St. Louis, MO.
Healing, 2005, Kensington Books, New York, NY.
Charles Fetrow, The Complete Guide to Heroal
Michael Murray & Joseph Pizzomo, Encyclopedia Medicines, 2000, Pocketbooks, New York, NY.
of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition, 1997,
Three Rivers Press, New York, NY. Linda Page, Healthy Healing: A Guide to Self-
Healing for Everyone, 12th Edition, 2004, Traditional
Michael Murray & Joseph Pizzomo, Encyclopedia Wisdom, Inc.
of Nutritional Supplements: The Essential Guide for
Improving Your Health Naturally, 1996, Three Rivers Michael Van Straten, Organic Super Foods, 2003,
Press, New York, NY. Octopus Publishing, London, England.
Bill Gottlieb, Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Eart Mindell & Virginia Hopkins, Prescription
Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems, Alternatives, Third Edition: Hundreds of Safe,
2002, Rodale Publishing. Natural Prescription-Free Remedies to Restore
and Maintain Your Health, 2003, McGraw Hill, New
York, NY
11. PUBLISHERS & BOOKSELLERS
Blue Poppy Press National Acupuncture Foundation

www.bluepoppy.com http://nationalacupuncturefoundation.org
Churchill Livingstone Paradigm Publications

www.harcourt-international.comlacupuncture www.paradigm-pubs.com
Eastland Press Redwing Books

www.eastlandpress.com www.redwingbooks.com
Eastwind Books Snow Lotus Press

www.ewbb.com www.snowlotus.org
Great Wall Bookstore

www.gwbooks.com
12. BOARD EXAMINATION PREPARATIONS & STUDY RESOURCES
Linda Morse Acupuncture Board Preparation Review Chinese Herb Flash Cards - Chinese Herb Flash
- National & California State Board preparations Cards, effective way to learn Chinese herbs -
workshop - Linda Morse, (Linda's nationally www.chineseherbcards.com
acclaimed workshop has the highest passing ratio
for national and California state board preparations Musical Formula Study Guide - Double-CO musical
for the last 4 years. Her preparation workshop and study guide to the functions and ingredients of the
workbook is essential to your success. The best most popular Chinese herbal formulas. All California
investment for your boards) - www.lindamorselac.com State Board required formulas are included -
www.cdbaby.comlcdlcurcio
Creative Memory Tools -Audio cds & software for
students & practitioners of TCM, acupuncture- www. TCMtests.com is the largest online test preparation
creativememorytools.com site for Oriental Medicine practitioners who wish to
pass professional licensing examinations -
www.tcmtests.com
INTERNET RESEARCH SITES
National Library of Medicine (NIH)- Medscape - http://www.medscape.com

http://www.nlm.nih.govl
World Health Organization- http:l/www.who.inVenl
National Institutes of Health -
British Medical Journal - http://www.bmj.coml
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govl
The Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH)-
National Center for Complimentary and Alternative
http://ods.od.nih.govlindex.aspx
Medicine- http://nccam.nih.govl
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CHINESE HERBS .................................................................................................. 104

WESTERN HERBS ................................................................................................ 155

ACUPUNCTURE .................................................................................................... 173

CLINICAL METHODS ............................................................................................247

FOOD AS MEDICINE .............................................................................................275

WESTERN MEDICINE (examination, labs & signs) ........................................... 290

VITAMINS, NUTRIENTS & SUPPLEMENTS ........................................................ 346

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BP Blood pressure q. Every

b.l.d. or bid Twice a day q.4.h. Every four hours

c A"'- case c, especially wl1h a Hno q.6.h. Every six hours

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AI Fu Nuan Gong Wan

(mugwort & prepared aconite

• Warms and comforts the wombs.

(calm the middle powder)

(white tiger decoction plus

. Pulse: slippery, rapid.

Bai HuTang Shi Gao •

Ban Xia Bai Zhu BanXia• 4.5g . perhaps due to infection.

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Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Functions

. Pulse: slippery, wiry.

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang Ban Xia • ,,,, .. nervousness.

. Pulse: wiry, rapid, weak.

BaoAn Shen Fu Ling

(preserve harmony pill)

Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Functions

. Pulse: sunken, slow, weak.

Bu Fei E Jiao Tang EJiao

. Pulse: weak, perhaps wiry.

(tonify middle & increase qi

. Pulse: weak, empty.

Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Functions

. Pulse: floating, slippery, rapid.

Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Functions

(major bupleurum decoction)

Da Cheng Qi Tang Oa Huang*

Da Ding Feng Zhu E Jiao

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Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Functions

(rhubarb & eupolypaga pill)

Formula Herbs I Dosage Indications I Functions

..Pulse: wiry, tight, rapid.