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08/24/2011

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Term
cough with thin sputum, rapid breathing, accompanied by chills, fever, headache, anhidrosis at the early stage, absence of thirst
Definition
Asthma d/t Excess type Wind-Cold

LU 7, LI4, UB13, UB12 (cup UB12 & UB13) DU14
Term
rapid and short breathing, strong and corse voice, cough with thick yellow sputum, sensation of chest stuffiness, fever, restlessness, dryness of the mouth
Definition
Asthma d/t phlegm heat

UB13, Dingchuan, Ren22, LU5, ST40
Term
Short and rapid breathing, feble voice, weak and low sound of coughing, sweating on exertion
Definition
Asthma d/t LU deficiency

UB13, LU9, ST36, SP3
Term
Dyspnea on exertion after longstanding asthma, severe wheezing, drawing in of the soft tissues of the neck, short breath, lassitude and weakness, sweating, could limbs
Definition
Asthma d/t Kidney deficiency

UB13, KD3, UB23, REN 17, REN 6

Persistent asthma: DU12, UB43
SP def: REN12, UB43
Term
Falling down in a fit with loss of consciousness, tightly closed hands & clenched jaws, eyes open, flushed face, coarse breathing, rattling in the throat, retention of urine, constipation
Definition
Windstroke, Tense syndrome d/t Attack of the Zang fu organs

DU 20 DU26 ST40 LV3 KD1, jing-well on both hands
Term
Falling down in a fit with loss of consciousness, mouth agape and eyes closed, snoring and feeble breathing, flaccid paralysis of limbs, incontinence of urine
Definition
Wind Stroke Flaccid Syndrom d/t Attack of the Zang Fu Organs

REN8, REN6, REN4
Term
Hemiplegia, numbness of limbs, deviated mouth, slurring of speech accompanied by headache, dizziness, vertigo, twitching of muscles, red eyes and flushed face, thirst, dryness of the throat, irritability
Definition
Wind-Stroke d/t Attack on the meridians & collaterals

DU20, UB7, DU16
Term
Feeble breathing w/mouth agape, spontaneous sweating, pallor, cold limbs
Definition
Syncope, deficiency syndrome

DU26, DU20, P6, REN6, ST36
Term
Coarse breathing, rigid limbs, clenched jaws, (fit of anger)
Definition
Syncope Excess Syndrome

DU26, LI4, P9, P8, LR3, KD1
Term
Headache, dizziness, profuse sweating, hot skin, coarse breathing, dry mouth and tongue, dire thrist
Definition
Sunstroke, Mild-type

DU14, P6, LI11, UB40
Term
Headache, dire thirst, SOB at first, and then collapse, LOC, sweating
Definition
Sunstroke d/t Severe type

DU26, DU20, Shixuan, P3, UB40
Term
Chills, fever, anhidrosis, headache, soreness and pain of limbs, nasal obstruction, running nose, itching of the throat, cough, hoarse voice, profuse thin sputum
Definition
Common-Cold d/t Wind-Cold

DU16, UB12, GB20, LU7, LI4
Term
Fever, sweating, slight aversion to wind, pain and distending, senastion of the head, coughing with yellow, thick sputum, congested and sore throat
Definition
Common-COld d/t Wind-Heat

DU14, LI11, SJ5, LI4, LU10, LU11
Term
Paroxysms of shivering chills and high fever with general hot sensation, preceded by yawning and lassitude. There appears to be intolerable headache, flushed face and red lips, stifling feeling in the chest and hypochondriac region, bitter taste, dry mouth and dire thirst. At the end the patient breaks out in profuse perspiration and fever subsides with the body feeling cool. Chronic cases splenomegaly is usually found
Definition
Malaria

DU14, DU13, SI3, P5, SJ2, GB41
Term
Cough, itching of the throat, thin and white sputum, aversion to cold, fever, anhidrosis, headache, nasal obstruction and discharge
Definition
Cough d/t Wind-Cold Invasion by the exogenous pathogenic factors

LU7, LI4, UB13
Term
Cough w/yellow, thick sputum, choking cough, thirst, sore throat, fever, or headache, aversion to wind, sweating
Definition
Cough d/t Wind-Heat

LU7, LI4 UB13
Term
Cough w/profuse, white and sticky sputum, stuffiness and depression of the chest, loss of appetite
Definition
Blockage of the lung by Phlegm

UB13, REN12, LU5, ST36, ST40
Term
Dry cough without sputum, or w/scanty sputum, dryness of the nose and throat, sore throat, spitting blood or even coughing blood, afternoon fever, malar flush
Definition
Def. of yin w/dryness of the LU

UB13, LU1, LU7, KD6
Term
Distending pain in the epigastrium aggravated on pressure or after meals, bleching with fetid odor, anorexia
Definition
Epigastric Pain d/t Food Retention

REN12, P6, ST36, Inner-neiting
Term
Paroxysmal pain in the epigastrium, radiating to the hypochrondriac regions, frequent belching accompanied by nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, abdominal distension, anorexia
Definition
Epigastric Pain d/t Attack of ST by LV qi

LV14, REN12, P6, ST36, LV3
Term
Dull pain in the epigastrium, which may be relieved by pressure and warmth, general lassitude, regurgitation of thin fluid
Definition
Epigastric Pain d/t deficiency of the ST w/Cold Stagnation

REN12, ST36, REN6, P6, SP4, UB20
Term
Acid fermented vomit, epigastric and abdominal distension, belching, anorexia, loose stool or constipation
Definition
Vomiting d/t Food Retention

REN12, ST36, P6, SP4, REN10
Term
Vomiting, acid regurgitation, frequent belching, distending pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions, irritability with an oppressed feeling
Definition
Vomiting d/t attack of the ST by LV QI

REN12, ST36, P6, SP4, LV3
Term
Sallow complexion, vomiting after a big meal, loss of appetite, lassitude, weakness, slightly loose stool
Definition
Hypofuction of the SP/ST

REN12, ST36, P6, SP4, UB20
Term
Loud hiccups, epigastric pain and abdominal distension, anorexia
Definition
Hiccup d/t Food Retention

UB17, REN12, P6, ST36, REN14, Inner-neiting
Term
Continual hiccups, distending pain and feeling of oppression in the chest and hypochondrium
Definition
Hiccup d/t Stagnation of qi

UB17, REN12, P6, ST36, LV3, REN17
Term
Slow and forceful hiccups which may be relieved by heat and aggravated by cold, discomfort in the epigastrium
Definition
Hiccup d/t cold in the ST

UB17, REN12, P6, ST36, SP4
Term
Watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and borborygmus, chilliness which responds to warmth, absence of thirst
Definition
Diarrhea d/t Cold-Damp

ST25, ST36, REN12, REN6
Term
Diarrhea w/abdominal pain, yellow hot fetid stools, burning sensation in the anus, scanty urine, or accompanied by general feverish feeling, thirst
Definition
Diarrhea d/t Damp-Heat

ST25, ST36, ST44, SP9
Term
Abdominal pain relieved after bowel movements, borborygmus, diarrhea w/fetid stools, epigastric and abdominal fullness and distension, belching, anorexia
Definition
Diarrhea d/t food retention

ST25, ST36, Inner-Neiting
Term
Loose stool w/undigested food, anorexia,epigastric distress after eating, sallow complexion, lassitude
Definition
Chronic Diarrhea d/t SP Deficiency

UB20, LV13, SP3, REN12, ST36
Term
Pain below the umbilicus, borborygmus and diarrhea usually occurring at dawn, relieved after bowel movements, and aggravated by cold, sometimes abdominal distension, cold lower extremities
Definition
Chronic diarrhea d/t KD deficiency

UB23, UB20, DU4 & REN4, KD3, ST36
Term
Abdominal pain, tenesmus, mixing pus and blood in the stool, burning sensation of the anus, scanty and yellow urine, or chills, fever, restlessness, thirst
Definition
Damp-Heat Dysentery

ST25, ST37, REN12, LI11, LI4
Term
Difficult defecation, white, mucus in stools, preference for warmth and aversion to cold, mostly accompanied with fullness in the chest and epigastrium, lingering abdominal pain, tastelessness in the mouth, absence of thirst
Definition
Cold-Damp Dysentery

ST25, ST37, REN12, REN6, SP9
Term
Frequent stools w/blood and pus, total loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting
Definition
Food-resistant Dysentery

ST25, ST37, REN12, P6
Term
Dysentery, occuring on and off, difficult to cure, lassitude, aversion to cold, somnolence, anorexia
Definition
Intermittent dysentery

ST25, ST37, UB20, UB21, REN4, ST36
Term
Persistence of distention and fullness in the abdomen, which is aggravated by pressure, and abdominal pain belching, foul breath, dark yellow urine, constipation, sometimes associated w/fever, vomiting
Definition
Abdominal Distention d/t Excess condition

REN12, ST25, ST36, ST37, LI4, REN6, SP9
Term
Abdominal distention relieved relieved by pressure, borborygmus, loose stool. loss of appetite, lassitude, listlessness, clear urine
Definition
Abdominal Distention d/t Deficiency

REN12, ST25, ST36, ST37, REN4, SP3
Term
Sallow skin, heaviness of the body, weakness, loss of appetite, epigastric stuffiness, lassitude, aversion to cold absence of thirst
Definition
Yin Jaundice

SP9, ST36, UB18, UB19, DU9, UB20, UB48
Term
Lustrous yellow skin and sclera, fever, thirst, scanty dark yellow urine, heaviness of the chest, nausea
Definition
Yang-Jaundice

SP9, ST36, UB18, UB19, DU9, LV3, GB34
Term
Infrequent and difficult defecation from every three to five days, or even longer, fever, dire thirst, foul breath
Definition
Constipation d/t Excess Accumulation of Heat

UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, LI11, LI4
Term
Infrequent and difficult defecation from every three to five days, or even longer. Fullness and distending pain in abdomen and hypochondria regions, fequent belching, loss of appetite
Definition
Constipation d/t Excess qi stagnation

UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, REN12, LV3
Term
Pale and lusterless complexion, lips and nails, dizziness and palpitations, lassitude, SOB
Definition
Constipation due to Deficiency of Qi/Blood

UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, UB20, UB21, ST36
Term
Pain & Cold sensation in the abdomen, preference for warmth and aversion to cold
Definition
Constipation due to Agglomeration of cold

UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, REN8, REN6
Term
Starts w/distending & draggling sensation of rectum during defecation, and returning to normal after the bowel movement. If not treated, recurrence may happen by overstrain. Sometimes-lassitude, weakness of limbs, sallow complexion, dizziness and palpitation
Definition
Prolapsed Rectum

DU20, DU1, UB25, ST36
Term
Abrupt onset of edema w/puffy face & eyelids then anascara, lustrous skin, with chills, fever, thirst, cough, asthma and reduced urine output
Definition
Yang Edema

LU7, LI4, LI6, SP9, UB39
Term
Insidious onset, first pedis dorsum or eyelids, then over the entire body, especially remarkable below the lumbar region, sallow complexion, aversion to cold, cold limbs, soreness of back and loins, general weakness, epigastric fullness, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, loose stool
Definition
Yin Edema

UB20, UB23, REN9, KD9, KD7, REN4, ST36
Term
Involuntary micturition during sleep with dreams, once in several nights in mild cases, or several times a night in severe cases, sallow complexion, loss of appetite, and weakness in prolonged cases
Definition
Nocturnal Enuresis

UB23, UB28, REN3, SP6, LV1
Term
Presence of calculi in the urine, dysuria, dark yellow turbid urine, or sudden interruption of urination, unbearable pricking pain during urination, pain of the lumbus and abdomen, or presence of blood in the urine
Definition
Dysuria caused by calculi

UB28, REN3, SP9, UB39
Term
Difficult and hesitant urination, fullness and pain of the lower abdomen
Definition
Dysuria caused by qi dysfunction

UB28, REN3, SP9, LV2
Term
Hematuria w/pain and urgency of micturition, burning sensation and pricking pain in urination
Definition
Painful urination w/blood

UB28, REN3, SP9, SP10, SP6
Term
Cloudy urine w/milky or creamy appearance, urethral burning pain in urination
Definition
Dysuria w/Milky Urine

UB28, REN3, SP9, UB23, KD6
Term
Difficulty in urination w/ dribbling of urine, occurring off and on exacerbated after overwork and usually refractory to treatment
Definition
Dysuria caused by overstrain

UB28, REN3, SP9, DU20, ST36, REN6
Term
Scanty hot urine or retention of urine, distension and fullness of the lower abdomen, thirst but w/o desire to drink, constipation
Definition
Retention of Urine d/t Accumulation of heat in the bladder

UB28, REN3, SP6, UB39
Term
Dribbling urination, attenuating in force of the urine discharge, pallor, listlessness, chilliness below the lumbus, weakness of the loins and knees
Definition
Retention of urine d/t Decline of mingmen fire

DU4, DU20 & REN4, SJ4, UB23
Term
Dribbling urination or retention of urine, distension and dull pain in the lower abdomen
Definition
Retention of Urine d/t Damage of the qi of the meridian

REN3, SP6, ST28, KD5
Term
Failure of the penis in erection, or weak erection, pallor, cold extremities, dizziness, listlessness, soreness and weak of loins and knees, frequent urination
Definition
Impotence d/t Decline of mingmen fire

REN 4, DU4, UB23, KD3
Term
Inability of the penis to erect, complicated w/bitter taste, thirst, hot and dark red urine, soreness and weakness of lower extremities
Definition
Impotence d/t Downward flowing of Damp-Heat

REN3, SP6, SP9, ST36
Term
Due to over contemplation or excessive sexual activities which lead to disharmony btw HT/KD. Could be dizziness, palpitation, listlessness, lassitude, scanty yellow urine
Definition
Nocturnal emission ("wet dreams")

HT7, UB15, KD3, UB52
Term
Due to damage of the KD after a prolonged illness, indulgent sexual activity, or stubborn nocturnal emission, fequent spermatorrhea at day or night, desire for sex, pallor, lassitude, listlessness
Definition
Spermatorrhea (male form of leukorrhea)

UB23, KD12, SP6, REN4, REN6
Term
Difficulty in falling asleep, DDS, palpitations, poor memory, lassitude, listless, anorexia, sallow complexion
Definition
Insomnia d/t HT/SP deficiency

HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB20, UB15, SP1
Term
Restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, dry mouth w/little saliva, burning sensaion of the chest, palms and soles, or nocturnal emission, poor memory, palpitations, low back pain
Definition
Insomnia d/t HT/KD disharmony

HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB15, UB23, KD3
Term
Irritability, DDS, fright and fear accompanied w/headache, distending pain in the costal region, bitter taste in the mouth
Definition
Upward distrubance of LV Fire

HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB18, UB19, GB12
Term
Insomnia, suffocating feeling and distending pain in the epigastric region, belching or difficult defecation
Definition
Insomnia d/t ST dysfunction

HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB21, ST36
Term
Palpitations, fear and fright, irritability, restlessness, DDS, anorexia
Definition
Palpitations d/t Disturbance of the mind

UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, P5, GB40
Term
Palpitations, lusterless complexion, dizziness, blurring of vision, SOB, lassitude
Definition
Palpitations d/t insufficiency of qi and blood

UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, UB20, UB21, ST36
Term
Palpitations, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, dizziness, blurring of visoin, tinnitus
Definition
Palpitations d/t Hyperactivity of the fire d/t yin xu

UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, UB14, UB23, KD3
Term
Palpitations, expectoration of mucoid sputum, fullness in the chest and epigastrium region, lassitude, weakness, cold extremities
Definition
Palpitations d/t retention of harmful fluid

UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, REN 9, REN4, REN8, SP9
Term
Gradual onset, emotional dejection and mental dullness at the initial stage, followed by incoherent speech, changing moods, or muteness, somnolence, anorexia
Definition
Depressive Disorder

UB15, UB18, UB20, HT7, ST40
Term
Sudden onset, irritability, being easy to anger, insomnia, loss of appetite, followed by excessive motor activity w/increased energy and violent behaviors
Definition
Manic Disorder

DU14, DU16, DU26, P6, ST40
Term
Typical seizure is preceded by dizziness, headache and suffocating sensation in the chest, and immediately followed by falling down with loss of consciousness, pallor, clenched jaws, upward staring of the eyes, convulsion, foam on the lips, screaming as pigs or sheep and even incontinence of urine and feces. Gradually patient regains consciousness
Definition
Epilepsy During Seizure

DU26, REN15, P5, LV3, ST40
Term
Listlessness, lusterless complexion, dizziness, palpitations, anorexia, profuse sputum, weakness and soreness of the loins and limbs
Definition
Epilepsy After Seizure

UB15, Yin Tang, HT7, SP6, KD3, Yao Qi
Term
Dizziness, aggravated by anger, irritability, flushed face, red eyes, tinnitus, bitter taste in the mouth, DDS
Definition
Dizziness d/t Hyperactivity of LV Yang

GB20, UB18, UB23, KD3, LV2
Term
Dizziness accompanied by pallor and lusterless complexion, weakness, palpitations, insomnia, pale lips and nails, lassitude, LOC if severe case
Definition
Dizziness d/t Qi/Blood xu

DU20, UB20, REN4, ST36, SP6
Term
Dizziness w/a heavy feeling of the head and suffocating sensation in the chest, nausea profuse sputum, anorexia, somnolence
Definition
Dizziness d/t Interior retention of phlegm dampness

ST8, UB20, REN12, P6, ST40
Term
Mental depression, distress of the chest, hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension, belching, anorexia, or abdominal pain, vomiting, abnormal bowel movement
Definition
Melancholia d/t depression of the qi in the LV

UB18, REN17, REN12, ST36, SP4, LV3
Term
Headache, dryness and bitter taste in the mouth irritability, distress of the chest, hypochondriac distension, acid regurgitation, constipation, red eyes, tinnitus
Definition
Melanchonlia d/t Transformation of depressed qi into fire

REN13, SJ6, GB34, LV2, GB43
Term
Feeling of lump in the throat, hard to spit it out or to swollow it
Definition
Melancholia d/t stagnation of phlegm

REN 22, REN17, P6, ST40, LV3
Term
Grief w/oreason, capricious joy or anger, suspicious, liability to get frightened, palpitations, irritability, insomnia or sudden distress of the chest, hiccup, sudden aphonia, convulsion or LOC in severe case
Definition
REN14, HT7, SP6, LV3
Term
Headache occurs on exposure to wind. The pain may extend to the nape of the neck and back regions. It is violent, boring and fixed pain. Called head wind
Definition
Headache d/t invasion of pathogenic wind into the meridians and collaterals

Occipital: GB20, UB60, SI3
Frontal: ST8, Yin Tang, DU23, LI4, ST44
Temporal: Tai Yang, GB8, SJ5, GB41
Parietal: DU 20, SI3, UB67, LV3
Term
Headache, blurred vision, severe pain on the bilateral sides of the head, irritability, hot temper, flushed face, bitter taste
Definition
Headache d/t upsurge of LV yang

GB20, DU20, GB5, GB43, LV2
Term
Lingering HA, dizziness, blurred vision, lassitude, lusterless face, pain relieved by warmth and aggravated by cold, overstrain or mental stress
Definition
Headache d/t xu of both qi and blood

DU20, REN6, UB18, UB20, UB23, ST36
Term
Abrupt onset of pain occurs like an electric shock. Pain is cutting, boring, intolerable, but transient and paroxysmal. Each attack lasts a few seconds or 1-2min. May recur several times a day. Tender points can be found on the supraorbital foramen infraorbital foramen, cheek foramen, lateral side of ala nasi, angle of mouth, and nasolabial groove, where pressure induces attack of pain. Pain is often accompanied by local spasm, running nose, lacrimation, salivation or exterior symptoms
Definition
Facial Pain d/t invasion by pathogenic wind/cold

Pts. Pain at supraorbital region: GB14, Tai Yang, UB2, SJ5

Pain at the maxillary region: ST2, SI18, LI20, LI4

Pain at mandibular region: ST7, ST6, ST5, LI4, JiaChengJiang, GB20
Term
Facial pain with irritability, hot temper, thirst, constipation
Definition
Facial pain d/t excessive fire in the LV/ST channel

All wind/cold points +All wind/cold points ADD LV3, ST44
Term
Insidious pain, emaciation, malar flush soreness in lumbar region, lassitude, pain aggravated by fatigue
Definition
Facidal pain d/t xu yin and excessive fire

All wind/cold points + KD6, SP6
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