Term
cough with thin sputum, rapid breathing, accompanied by chills, fever, headache, anhidrosis at the early stage, absence of thirst |
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Definition
Asthma d/t Excess type Wind-Cold
LU 7, LI4, UB13, UB12 (cup UB12 & UB13) DU14 |
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Term
rapid and short breathing, strong and corse voice, cough with thick yellow sputum, sensation of chest stuffiness, fever, restlessness, dryness of the mouth |
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Definition
Asthma d/t phlegm heat
UB13, Dingchuan, Ren22, LU5, ST40 |
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Term
Short and rapid breathing, feble voice, weak and low sound of coughing, sweating on exertion |
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Definition
Asthma d/t LU deficiency
UB13, LU9, ST36, SP3 |
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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 |
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Definition
Asthma d/t Kidney deficiency
UB13, KD3, UB23, REN 17, REN 6
Persistent asthma: DU12, UB43 SP def: REN12, UB43 |
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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 |
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Definition
Windstroke, Tense syndrome d/t Attack of the Zang fu organs
DU 20 DU26 ST40 LV3 KD1, jing-well on both hands |
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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 |
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Definition
Wind Stroke Flaccid Syndrom d/t Attack of the Zang Fu Organs
REN8, REN6, REN4 |
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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 |
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Definition
Wind-Stroke d/t Attack on the meridians & collaterals
DU20, UB7, DU16 |
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Term
Feeble breathing w/mouth agape, spontaneous sweating, pallor, cold limbs |
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Definition
Syncope, deficiency syndrome
DU26, DU20, P6, REN6, ST36 |
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Term
Coarse breathing, rigid limbs, clenched jaws, (fit of anger) |
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Definition
Syncope Excess Syndrome
DU26, LI4, P9, P8, LR3, KD1 |
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Term
Headache, dizziness, profuse sweating, hot skin, coarse breathing, dry mouth and tongue, dire thrist |
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Definition
Sunstroke, Mild-type
DU14, P6, LI11, UB40 |
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Term
Headache, dire thirst, SOB at first, and then collapse, LOC, sweating |
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Definition
Sunstroke d/t Severe type
DU26, DU20, Shixuan, P3, UB40 |
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Term
Chills, fever, anhidrosis, headache, soreness and pain of limbs, nasal obstruction, running nose, itching of the throat, cough, hoarse voice, profuse thin sputum |
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Definition
Common-Cold d/t Wind-Cold
DU16, UB12, GB20, LU7, LI4 |
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Term
Fever, sweating, slight aversion to wind, pain and distending, senastion of the head, coughing with yellow, thick sputum, congested and sore throat |
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Definition
Common-COld d/t Wind-Heat
DU14, LI11, SJ5, LI4, LU10, LU11 |
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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 |
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Definition
Malaria
DU14, DU13, SI3, P5, SJ2, GB41 |
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Term
Cough, itching of the throat, thin and white sputum, aversion to cold, fever, anhidrosis, headache, nasal obstruction and discharge |
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Definition
Cough d/t Wind-Cold Invasion by the exogenous pathogenic factors
LU7, LI4, UB13 |
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Term
Cough w/yellow, thick sputum, choking cough, thirst, sore throat, fever, or headache, aversion to wind, sweating |
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Definition
Cough d/t Wind-Heat
LU7, LI4 UB13 |
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Term
Cough w/profuse, white and sticky sputum, stuffiness and depression of the chest, loss of appetite |
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Definition
Blockage of the lung by Phlegm
UB13, REN12, LU5, ST36, ST40 |
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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 |
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Definition
Def. of yin w/dryness of the LU
UB13, LU1, LU7, KD6 |
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Term
Distending pain in the epigastrium aggravated on pressure or after meals, bleching with fetid odor, anorexia |
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Definition
Epigastric Pain d/t Food Retention
REN12, P6, ST36, Inner-neiting |
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Term
Paroxysmal pain in the epigastrium, radiating to the hypochrondriac regions, frequent belching accompanied by nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, abdominal distension, anorexia |
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Definition
Epigastric Pain d/t Attack of ST by LV qi
LV14, REN12, P6, ST36, LV3 |
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Term
Dull pain in the epigastrium, which may be relieved by pressure and warmth, general lassitude, regurgitation of thin fluid |
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Definition
Epigastric Pain d/t deficiency of the ST w/Cold Stagnation
REN12, ST36, REN6, P6, SP4, UB20 |
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Term
Acid fermented vomit, epigastric and abdominal distension, belching, anorexia, loose stool or constipation |
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Definition
Vomiting d/t Food Retention
REN12, ST36, P6, SP4, REN10 |
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Term
Vomiting, acid regurgitation, frequent belching, distending pain in the chest and hypochondriac regions, irritability with an oppressed feeling |
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Definition
Vomiting d/t attack of the ST by LV QI
REN12, ST36, P6, SP4, LV3 |
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Term
Sallow complexion, vomiting after a big meal, loss of appetite, lassitude, weakness, slightly loose stool |
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Definition
Hypofuction of the SP/ST
REN12, ST36, P6, SP4, UB20 |
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Term
Loud hiccups, epigastric pain and abdominal distension, anorexia |
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Definition
Hiccup d/t Food Retention
UB17, REN12, P6, ST36, REN14, Inner-neiting |
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Term
Continual hiccups, distending pain and feeling of oppression in the chest and hypochondrium |
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Definition
Hiccup d/t Stagnation of qi
UB17, REN12, P6, ST36, LV3, REN17 |
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Term
Slow and forceful hiccups which may be relieved by heat and aggravated by cold, discomfort in the epigastrium |
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Definition
Hiccup d/t cold in the ST
UB17, REN12, P6, ST36, SP4 |
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Term
Watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and borborygmus, chilliness which responds to warmth, absence of thirst |
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Definition
Diarrhea d/t Cold-Damp
ST25, ST36, REN12, REN6 |
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Term
Diarrhea w/abdominal pain, yellow hot fetid stools, burning sensation in the anus, scanty urine, or accompanied by general feverish feeling, thirst |
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Definition
Diarrhea d/t Damp-Heat
ST25, ST36, ST44, SP9 |
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Term
Abdominal pain relieved after bowel movements, borborygmus, diarrhea w/fetid stools, epigastric and abdominal fullness and distension, belching, anorexia |
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Definition
Diarrhea d/t food retention
ST25, ST36, Inner-Neiting |
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Term
Loose stool w/undigested food, anorexia,epigastric distress after eating, sallow complexion, lassitude |
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Definition
Chronic Diarrhea d/t SP Deficiency
UB20, LV13, SP3, REN12, ST36 |
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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 |
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Definition
Chronic diarrhea d/t KD deficiency
UB23, UB20, DU4 & REN4, KD3, ST36 |
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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 |
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Definition
Damp-Heat Dysentery
ST25, ST37, REN12, LI11, LI4 |
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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 |
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Definition
Cold-Damp Dysentery
ST25, ST37, REN12, REN6, SP9 |
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Term
Frequent stools w/blood and pus, total loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting |
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Definition
Food-resistant Dysentery
ST25, ST37, REN12, P6 |
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Term
Dysentery, occuring on and off, difficult to cure, lassitude, aversion to cold, somnolence, anorexia |
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Definition
Intermittent dysentery
ST25, ST37, UB20, UB21, REN4, ST36 |
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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 |
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Definition
Abdominal Distention d/t Excess condition
REN12, ST25, ST36, ST37, LI4, REN6, SP9 |
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Term
Abdominal distention relieved relieved by pressure, borborygmus, loose stool. loss of appetite, lassitude, listlessness, clear urine |
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Definition
Abdominal Distention d/t Deficiency
REN12, ST25, ST36, ST37, REN4, SP3 |
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Term
Sallow skin, heaviness of the body, weakness, loss of appetite, epigastric stuffiness, lassitude, aversion to cold absence of thirst |
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Definition
Yin Jaundice
SP9, ST36, UB18, UB19, DU9, UB20, UB48 |
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Term
Lustrous yellow skin and sclera, fever, thirst, scanty dark yellow urine, heaviness of the chest, nausea |
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Definition
Yang-Jaundice
SP9, ST36, UB18, UB19, DU9, LV3, GB34 |
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Term
Infrequent and difficult defecation from every three to five days, or even longer, fever, dire thirst, foul breath |
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Definition
Constipation d/t Excess Accumulation of Heat
UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, LI11, LI4 |
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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 |
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Definition
Constipation d/t Excess qi stagnation
UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, REN12, LV3 |
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Term
Pale and lusterless complexion, lips and nails, dizziness and palpitations, lassitude, SOB |
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Definition
Constipation due to Deficiency of Qi/Blood
UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, UB20, UB21, ST36 |
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Term
Pain & Cold sensation in the abdomen, preference for warmth and aversion to cold |
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Definition
Constipation due to Agglomeration of cold
UB25, ST25, SJ6, KD6, REN8, REN6 |
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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 |
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Definition
Prolapsed Rectum
DU20, DU1, UB25, ST36 |
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Term
Abrupt onset of edema w/puffy face & eyelids then anascara, lustrous skin, with chills, fever, thirst, cough, asthma and reduced urine output |
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Definition
Yang Edema
LU7, LI4, LI6, SP9, UB39 |
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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 |
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Definition
Yin Edema
UB20, UB23, REN9, KD9, KD7, REN4, ST36 |
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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 |
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Definition
Nocturnal Enuresis
UB23, UB28, REN3, SP6, LV1 |
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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 |
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Definition
Dysuria caused by calculi
UB28, REN3, SP9, UB39 |
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Term
Difficult and hesitant urination, fullness and pain of the lower abdomen |
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Definition
Dysuria caused by qi dysfunction
UB28, REN3, SP9, LV2 |
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Term
Hematuria w/pain and urgency of micturition, burning sensation and pricking pain in urination |
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Definition
Painful urination w/blood
UB28, REN3, SP9, SP10, SP6 |
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Term
Cloudy urine w/milky or creamy appearance, urethral burning pain in urination |
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Definition
Dysuria w/Milky Urine
UB28, REN3, SP9, UB23, KD6 |
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Term
Difficulty in urination w/ dribbling of urine, occurring off and on exacerbated after overwork and usually refractory to treatment |
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Definition
Dysuria caused by overstrain
UB28, REN3, SP9, DU20, ST36, REN6 |
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Term
Scanty hot urine or retention of urine, distension and fullness of the lower abdomen, thirst but w/o desire to drink, constipation |
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Definition
Retention of Urine d/t Accumulation of heat in the bladder
UB28, REN3, SP6, UB39 |
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Term
Dribbling urination, attenuating in force of the urine discharge, pallor, listlessness, chilliness below the lumbus, weakness of the loins and knees |
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Definition
Retention of urine d/t Decline of mingmen fire
DU4, DU20 & REN4, SJ4, UB23 |
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Term
Dribbling urination or retention of urine, distension and dull pain in the lower abdomen |
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Definition
Retention of Urine d/t Damage of the qi of the meridian
REN3, SP6, ST28, KD5 |
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Term
Failure of the penis in erection, or weak erection, pallor, cold extremities, dizziness, listlessness, soreness and weak of loins and knees, frequent urination |
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Definition
Impotence d/t Decline of mingmen fire
REN 4, DU4, UB23, KD3 |
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Term
Inability of the penis to erect, complicated w/bitter taste, thirst, hot and dark red urine, soreness and weakness of lower extremities |
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Definition
Impotence d/t Downward flowing of Damp-Heat
REN3, SP6, SP9, ST36 |
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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 |
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Definition
Nocturnal emission ("wet dreams")
HT7, UB15, KD3, UB52 |
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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 |
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Definition
Spermatorrhea (male form of leukorrhea)
UB23, KD12, SP6, REN4, REN6 |
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Term
Difficulty in falling asleep, DDS, palpitations, poor memory, lassitude, listless, anorexia, sallow complexion |
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Definition
Insomnia d/t HT/SP deficiency
HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB20, UB15, SP1 |
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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 |
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Definition
Insomnia d/t HT/KD disharmony
HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB15, UB23, KD3 |
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Term
Irritability, DDS, fright and fear accompanied w/headache, distending pain in the costal region, bitter taste in the mouth |
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Definition
Upward distrubance of LV Fire
HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB18, UB19, GB12 |
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Term
Insomnia, suffocating feeling and distending pain in the epigastric region, belching or difficult defecation |
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Definition
Insomnia d/t ST dysfunction
HT7, SP6, Anmian, UB21, ST36 |
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Term
Palpitations, fear and fright, irritability, restlessness, DDS, anorexia |
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Definition
Palpitations d/t Disturbance of the mind
UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, P5, GB40 |
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Term
Palpitations, lusterless complexion, dizziness, blurring of vision, SOB, lassitude |
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Definition
Palpitations d/t insufficiency of qi and blood
UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, UB20, UB21, ST36 |
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Term
Palpitations, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, dizziness, blurring of visoin, tinnitus |
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Definition
Palpitations d/t Hyperactivity of the fire d/t yin xu
UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, UB14, UB23, KD3 |
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Term
Palpitations, expectoration of mucoid sputum, fullness in the chest and epigastrium region, lassitude, weakness, cold extremities |
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Definition
Palpitations d/t retention of harmful fluid
UB15, REN14, HT7, P6, REN 9, REN4, REN8, SP9 |
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Term
Gradual onset, emotional dejection and mental dullness at the initial stage, followed by incoherent speech, changing moods, or muteness, somnolence, anorexia |
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Definition
Depressive Disorder
UB15, UB18, UB20, HT7, ST40 |
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Term
Sudden onset, irritability, being easy to anger, insomnia, loss of appetite, followed by excessive motor activity w/increased energy and violent behaviors |
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Definition
Manic Disorder
DU14, DU16, DU26, P6, ST40 |
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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 |
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Definition
Epilepsy During Seizure
DU26, REN15, P5, LV3, ST40 |
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Term
Listlessness, lusterless complexion, dizziness, palpitations, anorexia, profuse sputum, weakness and soreness of the loins and limbs |
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Definition
Epilepsy After Seizure
UB15, Yin Tang, HT7, SP6, KD3, Yao Qi |
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Term
Dizziness, aggravated by anger, irritability, flushed face, red eyes, tinnitus, bitter taste in the mouth, DDS |
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Definition
Dizziness d/t Hyperactivity of LV Yang
GB20, UB18, UB23, KD3, LV2 |
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Term
Dizziness accompanied by pallor and lusterless complexion, weakness, palpitations, insomnia, pale lips and nails, lassitude, LOC if severe case |
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Definition
Dizziness d/t Qi/Blood xu
DU20, UB20, REN4, ST36, SP6 |
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Term
Dizziness w/a heavy feeling of the head and suffocating sensation in the chest, nausea profuse sputum, anorexia, somnolence |
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Definition
Dizziness d/t Interior retention of phlegm dampness
ST8, UB20, REN12, P6, ST40 |
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Term
Mental depression, distress of the chest, hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension, belching, anorexia, or abdominal pain, vomiting, abnormal bowel movement |
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Definition
Melancholia d/t depression of the qi in the LV
UB18, REN17, REN12, ST36, SP4, LV3 |
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Term
Headache, dryness and bitter taste in the mouth irritability, distress of the chest, hypochondriac distension, acid regurgitation, constipation, red eyes, tinnitus |
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Definition
Melanchonlia d/t Transformation of depressed qi into fire
REN13, SJ6, GB34, LV2, GB43 |
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Term
Feeling of lump in the throat, hard to spit it out or to swollow it |
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Definition
Melancholia d/t stagnation of phlegm
REN 22, REN17, P6, ST40, LV3 |
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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 |
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Definition
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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 |
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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 |
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Term
Headache, blurred vision, severe pain on the bilateral sides of the head, irritability, hot temper, flushed face, bitter taste |
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Definition
Headache d/t upsurge of LV yang
GB20, DU20, GB5, GB43, LV2 |
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Term
Lingering HA, dizziness, blurred vision, lassitude, lusterless face, pain relieved by warmth and aggravated by cold, overstrain or mental stress |
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Definition
Headache d/t xu of both qi and blood
DU20, REN6, UB18, UB20, UB23, ST36 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Term
Facial pain with irritability, hot temper, thirst, constipation |
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Definition
Facial pain d/t excessive fire in the LV/ST channel
All wind/cold points +All wind/cold points ADD LV3, ST44 |
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Term
Insidious pain, emaciation, malar flush soreness in lumbar region, lassitude, pain aggravated by fatigue |
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Definition
Facidal pain d/t xu yin and excessive fire
All wind/cold points + KD6, SP6 |
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