EYE REDNESS AND SWELLING, EYE INFLAMMATION, EYE INFECTION

GENERAL

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Maybe eye pain Photophobia Misty vision
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas
Points	LI-4, bleed DU-23, Taiyang Taiyang, UB-1 DU-20, GB-2, GB-43, PC-7, SI-3, SJ-5, Taiyang, UB-2 With trauma: + LI-16 SI-5, UB-58 LIV-2, LIV-3 For eyeball pain: DU-23, ST-44 For optic atrophy: GB-20, UB-10 For tearing without pain: GB-20, ST-8, UB-1, moxa or moxa needle ST-36, UB-18

WIND-COLD

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes with slight pain A rough sensation in the eyes Profuse, sticky eye discharge Photophobia Pyretophobia Stuck together eyelashes Swelling at the inner ends of the eyebrows Aversion to Wind and Cold Nasal congestion Runny nose T: Normal C: Thin and white P: Floating and tight
Treatment Principle	Expel Wind Scatter Cold Resolve the Exterior Invigorate the Blood Break up Stasis
Herb Formulas	Ming Mu Xi Xin Tang Jia Jian With Internal Heat: Shi Gao Tang With Blood Stagnation: Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Points	GB-20, LI-4, SJ-5, Yuyao, UB-2

TAI YANG, YANG MING, SHAO YIN HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Red, sore eyes Dizziness Difficulty swallowing Nasal congestion and infection Thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva Bitter taste in the mouth Dry mouth Focal distention in the chest and diaphragm Stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm Manic behavior Carbuncles Heat rash Headache Acne Chills High fever Restlessness Urticaria Sore throat Swelling of the throat Coughing Reddish urine Dyspnea Vertigo Severe aversion to Cold Skin rashes Skin ruptures or ulcers Tense abdomen Shoulder stiffness Numb extremities Fatigue Constipation Dysuria with reddish urine Dark, rough urination Obesity Fullness of the abdomen Fullness of the epigastrium Heaviness in the head T: Red C: White or Yellow and greasy P: Flooding and rapid or Wiry and slippery or Floating, smooth and rapid or Floating, slippery, rapid and wiry or Floating, slippery, rapid and overflowing
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind Release the Exterior Drain Heat Unblock the bowels
Herb Formulas	Fang Feng Tong Sheng San Shuang Jie Tong Sheng San
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YANG MING JING

Clinical Manifestations	High fever Profuse perspiration Great thirst with a desire to drink Abdominal pain Dryness Irritability Restlessness Feverish body parts Red face Red eyes Dry stools No constipation No aversion to Cold T: Red, dry C: Dry yellow P: Rolling and rapid (gigantic)
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Reduce fever Moisten and replenish fluids
Herb Formulas	Bai Hu Tang With Qi and Body Fluid Deficiency: Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang
Points	DU-14, KI-3, KI-6, LI-4, LI-11, SP-6, ST-44

SHAO YANG JING

Clinical Manifestations	Alternating chills and fever Restlessness Irritability Anorexia Sometimes fatigue Nausea Occasional vomiting Headaches (side of head) Hypochondriac pain Rib pain Achiness Ear infection Hearing difficulty Red eyes Stiff shoulders Throat pain Hip pain T: Normal with bumps or dots on side C: Thin white P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Harmonize the Liver and Gall Bladder
Herb Formulas	Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Points	GB-41, SJ-5 To harmonize the Liver and Gall Bladder: GB-34, LIV-3, LIV-14, SJ-5 To stop nausea and vomiting: PC-6, SP-4, ST-36 To treat headache: GB-1, GB-8, GB-14, Taiyang To treat constipation: SJ-6, ST-25 To treat fever: DU-13, DU-14 To support the San Jiao and Regulate Yin: PC-5, PC-6 To support Yin: KI-7 To support the Ying: SP-10 Head: GB-8, SJ-20, Yintang Eyes: GB-14, GB-20, ST-1, UB-1, UB-2 Ear: GB-2, SJ-5, SJ-17, SJ-21 Hypochondriac area: GB-34, GB-40 Ear: Shenmen, Gall Bladder, Point 0

SHAO YANG FU

Clinical Manifestations	Alternating chills and fever (not so likely) Restlessness Irritability Continuous vomiting Headache (side of head) Hypochondriac pain Epigastric pain Bitter taste in mouth Digestive disruption Anorexia Nausea Acid regurgitation Burning diarrhea or Constipation Menstrual problems Dry throat Heart pain with vomiting Throat pain Hip pain T: Red C: Thin yellow P: Wiry, forceful
Treatment Principle	Harmonize the Liver and Gall Bladder Purge Internal Heat
Herb Formulas	Da Chai Hu Tang
Points	To harmonize the Liver and Gall Bladder: GB-34, LIV-3, LIV-14, SJ-5 For nausea and vomiting: PC-6, SP-4, ST-36 For headache: GB-1, GB-8, GB-14, Taiyang For constipation: SJ-6, ST-25 For fever: DU-13, DU-14 For Stomach Heat: LI-4, LI-11, ST-44 To support the San Jiao and Regulate Yin: PC-5, PC-6 To support Yin: KI-7 To support the Ying: GB-41, SJ-5 , SP-10 To regulate menstruation: SP-6 For Shao Yang Fu with Tai Yang: For the Shao Yang: GB-34, LIV-3, LIV-14, SJ-6 For the Tai Yang: GB-20, UB-12 For Shao Yang Fu with underlying Liver Qi Stagnation: To harmonize the Shao Yang: GB-34, LIV-3, SJ-6 To clear Heat: LI-11, ST-44 To calm the Shen: HT-7, PC-6 Ear: Shenmen, Liver, Gall Bladder, bleed Heat points

WIND-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Sore, red, swollen eyes Hot and Cold sensations Cough with thick, sticky, yellow sputum Sore, red, swollen throat Thirst with a desire to drink cold liquids Runny or blocked nose with thick, yellow discharge Fever with perspiration Slight chills Aversion to Wind Headache Maybe dyspnea with flared nostrils Maybe chest pain T: Red tip C: Thin and yellow P: Superficial and rapid
Treatment Principle	Expel Wind Clear Heat Ventilate the Lungs
Herb Formulas	Xi Gan Ming Mu San Qiang Huo Sheng Fang Tang modified Sang Ju Yin Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang Xiong Ju Shang Qing Wan Xiong Zhi Shi Gao Tang Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang With toxins in the Upper Jiao: Qing Shang Fang Feng Tang With toxins and Phlegm: Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin If Heat is predominant: Xie Fei Yin With simultaneous Interior and Exterior Heat: Ju Hua Tong Sheng San Jia Jian With nebulae: Bo Yun Tui Yi Wan With Blood Dryness: Da Huang Bing Pian Feng
Points	Bleed LI-11, Taiyang DU-24, GB-20, LI-4 GB-20, GB-37, LI-4, LIV-2, Taiyang, UB-1 DU-23, GB-20, LI-4, Taiyang, Yuyao When Heat is predominant with severe sore, red eyes, sticky eye discharge, thirst, dark urine a yellow tongue coat, and a rapid, excess pulse: bleed DU-23, LI-4, Taiyang, Yuyao With constipation: + ST-44 With concurrent Exterior and Interior patterns: + LI-11, ST-44 Severe: GB-20, LI-4, LIV-2, UB-1 Ear: Eye, Liver, Ear apex

WIND-HEAT ATTACKS THE LIVER CHANNEL

Clinical Manifestations	Hot tears appear on exposure to Wind Red eyes Eyes feel gritty Dry mouth Dry nose Dizziness Vertigo Tinnitus T: Red C: Thin white P: Wiry or Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Cool the Liver Expel Wind
Herb Formulas	Bai Jiang Can San Ling Yang Jiao San
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PERVERSE DRYNESS ATTACKS THE LUNGS

Clinical Manifestations	Dry cough with little or no sputum Sputum is difficult to expectorate Maybe hemoptysis Cough may cause chest pain Dry or sore throat Hoarse voice Dry lips and mouth Thirst Dryness in nose Epistaxis Chills and fever Headache Anhidrosis Dry skin and hair Constipation T: Red tip C: Thin, yellow and dry P: Superficial, maybe rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear the Lungs Moisten Dryness
Herb Formulas	Qiao He Tang modified
Points	KI-3, LU-1, LU-6, SP-6, UB-13

SUMMERHEAT AND DAMPNESS WITH LIVER AND GALLBLADDER HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Sore throat Mouth, tongue and lip ulcerations Urinary difficulty Diarrhea Papules Sores Prickly Heat Ocular pain Dark urine Chest pain Hemoptysis Epistaxis Hematemesis Oliguria with dark urine Scanty urine Swelling of the throat Fever Thirst Irritability Nausea Vomiting Lassitude due to Summerheat T: Normal C: Yellow and greasy P: Soggy and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Relieve toxicity Promote urination Eliminate Summerheat Tonify Qi Cool the Blood
Herb Formulas	Bi Yu San
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EPIDEMIC SUMMERHEAT

Clinical Manifestations	High fever with agitation Purple-black rashes Hemoptysis Epistaxis Clouded Spirit Delirious raving Sores in the mouth and throat Red eyes Irritability Restlessness Severe: Convulsions of the four limbs Opisthotonis Phlegm gurgling in the throat T: Crimson C: Charred P: Forceful and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Open the Orifices Cool the Blood Resolve toxicity
Herb Formulas	Shen Xi Dan
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XUE STAGE HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	High fever Red face, lips and eyes Dry mouth Thirst Restlessness Irritability Insomnia Confusion of mind Delirium Mania Constipation or Sticky, dark, tarry stools Dark yellow urine Excessive skin rashes all over body Hemorrhage: Hematemesis Hemoptysis Epistaxis Hemafecia Hematuria T: Deep red, dry or Purple red C: None P: Rapid or Thready and rapid or Thready and feeble or Big and rapid
Treatment Principle	Cool the Blood Dispel Heat and Toxins from the Xue Stage Promote Blood Circulation
Herb Formulas	Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang Qing Ying Tang
Points	To clear Heat and Toxins: Bleed the Jing Well points, DU-14, LI-11, ST-44 To promote Blood circulation: SP-10, UB-17 To treat hemafecia: SP-1, ST-25, ST-37 To restore consciousness: DU-26, K-1 To nourish Yin: KI-3, SP-6 To calm the Shen: HT-7

WIND-COLD-DAMP

Clinical Manifestations	Fever Chills Anhidrosis Pain and stiffness of the head and neck Stuffy nose Blood shot eyes Sores that are red, swollen and painful Generalized body aches and pain Headache Swollen eyes Thirst or no thirst T: Normal C: Thin white P: Floating or Floating and rapid
Treatment Principle	Induce sweat Release the Exterior Dispel Wind Alleviate pain Treat skin and External diseases
Herb Formulas	Jing Fang Bai Du San
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LUNG QI DEFICIENCY WITH LIVER QI STAGNATION INVADING THE SPLEEN, BLOOD STAGNATION AND DEFICIENCY HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Chronic variable and intermittent nasal and sinus congestion or Continuous or sustained nasal congestion Chronic discharge of copious thin white or sticky mucus which does not smell (even though the patient may perceive it to) The discharge is aggravated to exposure to Wind and Cold It may be worse when lying down or at night and better during the day Pale, swollen mucous membranes Variable and transient sense of smell or Transient, declining sense of smell or loss of sense of smell or Permanent loss of sense of smell Dull or thick headache with dizziness Easily catches cold Heavy-headedness Dizziness Shortness of breath Weak voice or Reluctance to speak Fatigue Spontaneous sweating Weak cough with thin white or watery sputum Waxy, pale complexion Sinus pain Generally severe frontal, maxillary or temporal headache Chronic sinus inflammation and congestion which is worse with stress or emotional upset May have occasional postnasal discharge Frontal or temporal headaches Neck and shoulder tension Red eyes Facial flushing Irritability Easily angered Hypochondriac tension or discomfort Bitter taste in the mouth Chronic, continuous nasal congestion or Post nasal drip with sticky yellow or white Nasal mucous membranes appear swollen, hard and or dark purple Reduction or loss of sense of smell T: Pale or Red edges with spots or Dark red or Purple with brown or purple spots C: Thin and white or Thin and yellow P: Weak and forceless or Wiry and possibly rapid or Wiry and thready or Choppy
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Tonify Qi Eliminate Dampness Invigorate the Blood Calm the Liver
Herb Formulas	Bi Shu Ling
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LUNG AND SPLEEN HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Hot tears Photophobia Swollen eyelids which look like a red peach Pain exacerbated by pressure Pain sometimes radiates to the forehead Maybe fever with aversion to Cold T: Red P: Rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Dissipate Wind Resolve toxicity
Herb Formulas	San Re Xiao Du Yin
Points	DU-23, GB-20. LI-4, Taiyang, Yuyao With a high fever: + DU-14

LARGE INTESTINE EXCESS HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Constipation without focal distention Epistaxis Tidal fevers Delirious speech Profuse perspiration from the palms and soles Aversion to Heat Dry mouth and tongue Irritability Heavy body Fever Thirst Fever Maculae Vomiting Swollen gums Swollen throat Nausea Headache Petechiae due to Heat in the Stomach and Intestines Steaming sensations of the whole body Toothache T: Pink and dry with prickles C: Yellow or Black P: Deep, Excess and rapid or Slippery and rapid or Deep and forceful
Treatment Principle	Mildly purges Heat accumulation
Herb Formulas	Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang Da Huang Gan Cao Tang Liang Ge San
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HEART AND LIVER FIRE FLARING UP

Clinical Manifestations	Red, swollen, painful eyes Ulceration, erosion, and pain of mouth and tongue Thirst with a desire for cold drinks Irritability Irascibility Feeling of Heat and disturbance in the Heart Insomnia Flushed face Bitter taste in the mouth Headache Irascibility T: Red tip with ulcers especially on the tip or Red edges P: Excess and rapid or Wiry and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Purge Fire Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Dao Chi (Re) San San Huang Xie Xin Tang Liang Ge San
Points	HT-7, HT-8, PC-7, PC-8, UB-15

HEART AND LIVER BLOOD DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Palpitations Insomnia with much dreaming Easily startled Eye dizziness Both eyes dry and rough Twitching of the eyes Pain in the ribs and flanks Numbness of the limbs Stiffness and spasms of the tendons Low grade fever Night sweats Irregular, scanty menses T: Pale and thin C: Little P: Thready, choppy and forceless
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Reinforce the Blood Conceal Yang Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Suan Zao Ren Tang Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Points	HT-7, LIV-3, REN-4, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-17, UB-18

HEAT IN THE HEART CHANNEL

Clinical Manifestations	Eye redness and pain Dark, turbid, scanty, difficult urination or Frequent, urgent and painful Urination may be red Maybe fever Sores in mouth, on tongue or throat Dry mouth and throat Maybe urinary retention (severe) Maybe lower abdominal distention and pain (severe) Thirst Maybe total obstruction Parched throat Severe sore throat Maybe anuria (severe) Dribbling urination May be profuse whitish, yellow vaginal discharge Maybe be urinary calculi Constipation Epistaxis Distending lower back pain Irritability Scorched lips T: Red C: Thick, yellow and greasy P: Slippery and rapid or Smooth and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clears Heat Purges Fire Promotes urination
Herb Formulas	Ba Zheng San
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LIVER QI STAGNATION WITH STAGNANT HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Irritability Short temper Restlessness Fever or tidal fever Dry mouth and throat Palpitations Lower abdominal pain Difficult urination Painful urination Increased menstrual flow Uterine bleeding Early menstruation Aching in limbs Dizziness Mental instability Red face Thirst Turbid urine Alternating chills and fever Red cheeks Wheezing Nervousness Headache Red eyes Dry mouth Anorexia Infertility Abdominal pain Spontaneous sweating or night sweats with fever Anxiety Dry eyes Hypochondriac pain Somnolence Insomnia Aching shoulders Five Sole Heat Earache Premenstrual tension Hot flashes Fatigue Lassitude Depression Constipation with flushing up Pale complexion Bitter taste in mouth Vertigo Abdominal distention near the umbilicus Epistaxis Irregular menstruation Heaviness in the lower abdomen T: Red or Red edges C: Thin and yellow P: Thready, rapid and wiry or Wiry and tight and rapid
Treatment Principle	Pacify the Liver Spread Liver Qi Strengthen the Spleen Nourish the Blood and Yin Regulate menstruation Sedate the Heart Clear Heat
Herb Formulas	Jia Wei Xiao Yao San Qi Yu Tang With Blood Deficiency: Ping Gan Liu Qi Yin
Points	DU-23, GB-20, LI-4, LI-20, LIV-2, LIV-3, Taiyang, UB-2, Yintang

LIVER QI STAGNATION WITH DAMP-HEAT AND PHLEGM

Clinical Manifestations	Feeling of a lump in the throat The lump is soft and becomes larger or smaller according to the emotional situation The lump is small or medium sized, relatively soft and slippery The edges are indistinct Oppressive feeling in the chest and hypochondrium Difficulty swallowing Loose stools Irregular menstruation Pre-menstrual tension Suppurative sores Ulcerations, abscesses and swellings that remain hard after discharge of pus Restlessness Insomnia Thirst Feeling of Heat Irritability Frequent sighing Bitter taste in the mouth Red eyes Red face Tremor of the hands T: Pale or dusky or Red with red tip and edges C: White or Thin and greasy or Dry and yellow P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Disperse Qi Stagnation Dispel Heat and Dampness Resolve Phlegm Dissipate nodules Reduce swelling Drain pus
Herb Formulas	San Zhong Kui Jian Tang San Zhong Kui Jian Tang #1 San Zhong Kui Jian Tang #2
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CHRONIC LIVER HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Temporal headache Dizziness Irritability A quick temper Hypochondriac pain Chronic constipation A red complexion Bad breath Concentrated urine Dry mouth and throat T: Red with red edges C: Yellow P: Wiry, rapid and strong
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Moisten Dryness Lubricate the Intestines Promote bowel movement
Herb Formulas	Dan Gui Long Hui Wan
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LIVER FIRE

Clinical Manifestations	Red, swollen eyes A burning pain in the eyes May be retinal hemorrhage May be red vessels scattered randomly on the surface of the whites Hot tearing Profuse eye discharge Distention of the eyes Aversion to Heat Severe, splitting headaches, especially at the vertex and temples Dizziness Sudden tinnitus or Sudden deafness Flushed face Irascibility with violent angry outbursts Dry mouth and throat Bitter taste in mouth Thirst Vomiting sour or bitter liquid Insomnia Restlessness Constipation or dry stools Premature ejaculation Maybe rib pain and distention Dark-colored urine In severe cases: Mania Hemoptysis Hematemesis Epistaxis T: Red tip and edges C: Thick, yellow, dry and rough P: Wiry, Excess and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear the Liver Purge Fire
Herb Formulas	Long Dan Xie Gan Tang Shi Gan Ming Mu San Xie Bai San + Dai Ge San Gou Zhi Qing Gan Tang Qing Huo Gu Shen Wan Xie Qing Wan Liver Fire #2 Liver Fire #3 Mian Tong Fang San Hao Xie Gan Jie Yu Tang Yi Dan Ju Yin With Stomach Fire: Niu Huang Jie Du Pian With Qi, Blood and Yin Deficiency: Zi Yin Di Huang Wan With Qi and Yin Deficiency: Zhi Zi Qing Gan Tang Zhi Zi Qing Gan Tang #1
Points	GB-1, GB-15, GB-43, LIV-2, LIV-3, Bleed LI-1 GB-37, LIV-3 GB-12, GB-34, GB-37, LIV-2, UB-18, UB-19 GB-1, GB-20, LI-4, LIV-2, LU-11, UB-2 Ear: Eye, Liver, Ear apex

LIVER FIRE SCORCHES THE LUNGS

Clinical Manifestations	Face and eyes red Coughing fits with hemoptysis Burning pain in chest and sides Dizziness Bitter taste in mouth Dry lips Short-tempered Irascibility Restlessness Maybe dark urine Maybe constipation T: Red C: Thin, yellow and dry P: Wiry and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Liver Fire Purge the Lungs
Herb Formulas	Xie Bai San Dai Ge San Dai Ge San + Qing Jin Hua Tan Wan Da Bu Yin Wan
Points	LIV-2, LU-5, LU-6, LU-10, PC-6, UB-13, UB-18

LIVER WIND STIRRING INTERNALLY: LIVER FIRE GENERATES WIND

Clinical Manifestations	Swelling of the eyes Dizziness and vertigo to the point of falling over Headache with a drawing sensation Numbness and tremor of limbs Twitching and involuntary writhing of hands and feet Dysphasia Unsteady gait With Wind-Stroke: Sudden loss of consciousness Tongue stiffness with aphasia Facial paralysis Hemiplegia Maybe coma Sometimes death T: Red P: Thready and wiry
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Pacify the Liver Subdue Wind
Herb Formulas	Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Points	Bleed the Jing-Well points of Six Hand Channels, needle DU-20, DU-26, GB-20, GB-34, KI-1, KI-3, LIV-2, LIV-3, PC-8, UB-18, UB-23

DAMP-HEAT IN THE LIVER AND GALLBLADDER

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Yang jaundice (sclera and skin bright yellow) Pain and fullness in ribs on both sides Maybe pain in the right hypochondrium Bitter taste in mouth Nausea Vomiting sour and bitter fluids Anorexia Maybe alternating chills and fever Concentrated, dark urine Abdominal distention Women: Yellow vaginal discharge with foul smell Pruritis vulvae Men: Pain, swelling and burning sensations of testicles T: Pink C: Yellow and greasy or sticky P: Wiry and rapid or Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Dampness Purge Heat from Liver and Gall Bladder
Herb Formulas	Long Dan Xie Gan Tang modified
Points	Dannangxue, DU-9, GB-24, GB-34, LIV-14, SI-4, SP-9, UB-18, UB-19, UB-48

LIVER YIN DEFICIENCY WITH LIVER YANG RISING

Clinical Manifestations	Red, dry eyes with feeling of grit in eye Dizziness Impaired vision Night blindness Tinnitus Irascibility Throbbing headache with distended feeling Flushed face Blurred vision Dry mouth and throat with bitter taste in mouth Palpitations Headache Nervousness Insomnia with much dreaming Dry throat Thirst Five Sole Heat (palms, soles and center of chest) Night sweats Light or late menses or Amenorrhea T: Red and dry C: Little or None P: Thready and wiry or Wiry and rapid (when Yang is Rising and Excess, pulse is forceful) or Thready and rapid when Yang is not prominent
Treatment Principle	Nourish Yin Pacify the Liver Subdue Yang
Herb Formulas	San Jia Fu Mai Tang Da Bu Yin Wan Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Points	DU-20, GB-20, GB-34, GB-43, KI-3, LIV-2, LIV-3, UB-18, UB-23

LIVER AND KIDNEY YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Many of these patients are weak and have a history of chronic illness The whites of the eyes look slightly red The progression of the disease is slow It attacks intermittently with several onsets per year Low back and knee pain and weakness Five-Sole-Heat Tidal fever Night sweats T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish the Kidneys and Liver Clear the Liver Drain Fire
Herb Formulas	Shi Zhen Tang With Fire Flaring: Xie Shen Tang Di Xuan Shi Gao Tang With Heat: Nei Zhang Ming Yan Wan With Blood Deficiency leading to Empty Fire Rising and Internal Wind: Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan
Points	KI-1, KI-3, LIV-3, Taiyang, UB-2

GALLBLADDER DEFICIENCY HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Runny nose with profuse, thick, foul-smelling, sticky yellow or yellow-green, turbid, purulent Phlegm Maybe Blood flecks in the Phlegm Nasal congestion Anosmia Red, swollen, distended nasal membranes Severe frontal headache Orbital or supraorbital bone pain Bilateral temporal headache Maxillary bone pain Generalized fever A dry throat Tinnitus Deafness red eyes Dizziness Blurred vision Bitter taste in the mouth Nausea Vomiting Agitation Restlessness Irritability Indecision Suspiciousness Palpitations with anxiety Insomnia Frequent sighing Suffocating sensation in the chest T: Red C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy P: Wiry and rapid or Slippery and wiry or Thready and wiry- maybe rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear and discharge Gallbladder Heat Transform Dampness Open the Orifices
Herb Formulas	Long Dan Bi Yuan Fang
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BLOOD STAGNATION WITH HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Piercing pain in the lower abdomen Pain is worse with pressure Maybe palpable masses Purpura Incontinence of urine Night fevers Irritability Restlessness Thirst Dysmenorrhea Amenorrhea Hard stool Dark red complexion Headache Vertigo Tinnitus Insomnia Palpitations Constipation Frequent urination Emotional instability Chills in the waist and feet Afternoon fever Tremors Black stool May be chills and fever Hemoptysis Hematuria Red eyes Pain and distention of the head Toothache Irregular menstruation Lochioschesis Severe wheezing Distention of the chest T: Red and dry C: Yellow P: Deep and forceful or Choppy
Treatment Principle	Drive out Blood Stasis Drain Heat
Herb Formulas	Xia Yu Xue Tang
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BLOOD STAGNATION WITH FOOD STAGNATION AND DAMP-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Alternating fever and chills Fullness in the chest and hypochondrium (with or without pain) Bitter taste in mouth Nausea Continuous vomiting Hard focal distension in the epigastrium Fullness and pain in the epigastrium Burning diarrhea or no bowel movement Despondency Slight fidgeting Slight irritability Headache Constipation or discharge of fluids rectally Tinnitus Diminished hearing Diminished vision Red eyes Manic behavior Asthma Mental instability T: Normal or red C: Yellow or Thick and yellow P: Wiry and forceful or Wiry tight and forceful
Treatment Principle	Invigorate , cool and nourish the Blood Dispel Blood Stasis Clear Heat Reduce and guides out Food Stagnation Relieve the Shao Yang Spread Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation. Transform Phlegm Tonify the Spleen Augment Qi Resolve Dampness
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EPIDEMIC QI

Clinical Manifestations	Reddening of the whites of the eyes A burning sensation Sticky eye discharge Photophobia Difficulty opening the eyes due to a rough sensation in the eyes Only one or both eyes may be affected
Treatment Principle	Coarse Wind Dispel Heat Resolve toxins
Herb Formulas	Qu Feng San Re Yin Zi
Points	Taiyang, UB-2, local Ahshi points With burning pain in the eyes, a yellow tongue coat and a rapid pulse: + LI-4, LI-11 With constipation: + SJ-6, ST-44

DAMP-HEAT IN THE SAN JIAO

Clinical Manifestations	Red, swollen, painful eyes Fever Irritability Restlessness Anxiety Flushed face Constipation Abdominal distention Delirious speech Epigastric distention Jaundice Gastric distention Dysenteric disorders Hematemesis Epistaxis Chest oppression Red, swollen ears Restlessness Insomnia Thirst Dark, concentrated urine Tinnitus Hemoptysis Vomiting Shoulder stiffness Bleeding Diarrhea Suppurative skin infection Tongue and mouth ulcerations T: Red tip C: Yellow and greasy P: Rapid
Treatment Principle	Drain Fire Relieve toxicity Drain Dampness
Herb Formulas	San Huang Xie Xin Tang Bei Xia Tang Da Yuan Yin Jia Jian Liang Ge Qing Chang San
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TOXIC HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Acute red eyes Sore throat Mouth or tongue sores Dark, rough urination Reddish urine Restlessness and Heat in the Heart and diaphragm Constipation Gum bleeding Pimples Burning urination Dizziness T: Red C: Yellow P: Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Resolve toxicity Drain Fire Unblock the bowels Expel Wind
Herb Formulas	Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan Lan Wei Jie Du Tang Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan Qing Dai Ku Jiao San Qing Jie Pian Zhi Zi Jin Hua Tang With Phlegm: Bo Shi Tang
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WIND-PHLEGM WITH QI AND YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Red eyes Marked emotional changes and behavior Irritability A feeling of Qi rushing upward Headache - lasts all day Tinnitus Palpitations Insomnia Hot flushes Anorexia A feeling of distention and oppression below the Heart Abdominal bloating Muscle spasms in the shoulders, neck and back Dizziness Vertigo T: Red edges C: Greasy P: Soft and wiry and maybe rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat from the Liver channel Descend Liver Yang Extinguish Liver Wind Transform Phlegm Strengthen the Spleen Enrich Fluids
Herb Formulas	Gou Teng San
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DEEP-LYING HEAT IN THE CHANNELS

Clinical Manifestations	Slight reddening of the whites of the eyes Persistent, unevenly scattered fine vessels on the surface of the whites Photophobia Tearing Slight itching and soreness of the eyes which is worse in the afternoon
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Dispel Stasis
Herb Formulas	Tui Re San For minor cases with sparsely scattered fine vessels on the surface of the whites of the eyes and slight tearing: Tui Chi San
Points	LI-4, LI-11, SP-6, Taiyang, UB-2

TOXIC ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Clinical Manifestations	A history of alcohol addiction The whites of the eyes gradually turn yellowish-red Dry and itching of the eyes Fever Irritability Restlessness Anxiety Flushed face Constipation Abdominal distention Delirious speech Epigastric distention Jaundice Gastric distention Dysenteric disorders Hematemesis Epistaxis Chest oppression Red, swollen ears Restlessness Insomnia Thirst Dark, concentrated urine Tinnitus Hemoptysis Vomiting Shoulder stiffness Bleeding Diarrhea Suppurative skin infection Tongue and mouth ulcerations T: Red tip C: Yellow and greasy P: Rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Eliminate Dampness
Herb Formulas	Yin Chen Wu Ling San modified
Points	GB-1, SP-6, SP-9, ST-44, UB-1

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Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas

Points

Clinical Manifestations

Treatment Principle

Herb Formulas