CM Index Drug Effects

Treatment of oral herpes

Herb Alternatives

Lonicera Complex

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Common cold : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), two points from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7), Neiguan (PC 6)
Asthma or cough : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), two points from Fuliu (KI 7) to Jiaoxin (KI 8), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Neiguan (PC 6)
Sore throat : Opposite side of the sore throat, needle Shangqiu (SP 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4). Same side of the pain Yanglingquan (GB 34), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yangchi (TH 4), Shousanli (LI 10), Yanggu (SI 5), Xiaohai (SI 8). If the entire throat hurts, needle bilaterally.

DNA — Bob Doane

Nose symptoms: Bilateral - Shangyang (LI 1), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Lung symptoms: Bilateral - Chize (LU 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Sore Throat:
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Gongsun (SP 4) to Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Neiguan (PC 6) to Laogong (PC 8)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Yangchi (TH 4) to Zhigou (TH 6), Dazhong (KI 4) to Zhaohai (KI 6), 3 ah shi points on or near Daling (PC 7), 3 ah shi points on or near Qiuxu (GB 40)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Lieque (LU 7) to Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2) to Fuliu (KI 7)

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*, Dingke (T 44.28)*, Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Common cold, flu: Linggu (T 22.05), Fugesan (T 33.20)*. Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42), Dazhui (GV 14), Ear Apex.
If pulse is forceful on the superficial level: Linggu (T 22.05), Quling (T 33.16), Fenjin (T 44.01)
If pulse is forceful on the deep level: Mu (T 11.17), Erjian (LI 2)
Severe cold-pattern presentation: Moxa Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42)

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Common cold, flu: Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Asthma: Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fenglong (ST 40)
Ear, nose, throat infection: Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Yifeng (TH 17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Sibai (ST 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Lieque (LU 7), Chengjiang (CV 24), Shanzhong (CV 17), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Common cold, flu
- Cold type: Needle Fenjin (T 44.01), Huofuhai (T 33.07). Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12).
- Heat type: Needle Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*. Bleed Wuling (T DT.04).

Tung Acup — Classic

Comon cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17), Fenjin (T 44.01), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Throat infection: Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and the throat. Bleed before needling for best result.
Sore throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11)
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and dark veins visible near Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10) and the throat. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Swollen throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Hegu (LI 4), Cesanli (T 77.22)
- Bleed Sanzhong (T 77.07) and Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
Tonsillitis: Sanjian (LI 3), Mu (T 11.17), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Hegu (LI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tushui (T 22.11), Shiyin (T 88.32), Cesanli (T 77.22), Zuqianjin (T 77.24). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for best result.
Herpes (oral): Shangchun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16)
Influenza or common cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17)
Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
Pneumonia: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Quling (T 33.16), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed dark veins nearby the ST channel on the lower limb. Bleed the HT and LU areas on the upper back with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
Canker sores: Xinling (T 33.17)*, Shangcun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhiwu (T 11.26)
Chickenpox: Minghuang (T 88.12), Simazhong (T 88.17), Linggu (T 22.05)
Laryngitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Shiyin (T 88.32), Fenjin (T 44.01), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Fenjin (T 44.01). Bleed Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.

TCM Acup

Sore throat:
- Quchi (LI 11), Fengchi (GB 20), Chize (LU 5), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14)
- Source 12 : Zhaohai (KI 6), Yuji (LU 10)
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 27 :
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Shaochong (HT 9), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Naohui (TH 13), Qianding (GV 21), Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Jiache (ST 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Jianjing (GB 21), Chize (LU 5), Quze (PC 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinbai (SP 1)
  - Tiantu (CV 22), Lianquan (CV 23), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaoze (SI 1), Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangxing (GV 23)
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongdu (LR 6), Jiache (ST 6), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Fengfu (GV 16), Waiguan (TH 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Tianrong (SI 17). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Sanjian (LI 3), Guanchong (TH 1), Fengfu (GV 16), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Yinbai (SP 1), Chize (LU 5), Ligou (LR 5), Rangu (KI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenmen (HT 7), Daling (PC 7), Yongquan (KI 1). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Shenmen (HT 7), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Wenliu (LI 7), Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanjian (LI 3), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Pianli (LI 6), Wangu (GB 12), Qiangu (SI 2), Tianrong (SI 17), Quepen (ST 12), Dashu (BL 11), Geshu (BL 17), Yunmen (LU 2), Erjian (Ex-HN6), Lidui (ST 45), Yongquan (KI 1), Rangu (KI 2), Tianding (LI 17), Guanchong (TH 1), Shaoze (SI 1), Fengchi (GB 20).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Chickenpox: Baihui (GV 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Neiguan (PC 6), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhaohai (KI 6), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold in children: Chengjiang (CV 24), Dazhui (GV 14), Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Xingjian (LR 2), Tongli (HT 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Fuliu (KI 7), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold:
- Source 13 : Dazhui (GV 14), Fengchi (GB 20), Quchi (LI 11), Fuliu (KI 7), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Yuji (LU 10), Waiguan (TH 5), Shaoshang (LU 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Chize (LU 5), Taiyang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Zhiyang (GV 9), Shousanli (LI 10)
- Source 18 : Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Taiyang, Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Bitong, Fenglong (ST 40), Chize (LU 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), ear apex.
- Source 23 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Tongziliao (GB 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Weizhong (BL 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 27 : Fengchi (GB 20), Feishu (BL 13), Shenzhu (GV 12), Fengmen (BL 12), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengfu (GV 16), Fuliu (KI 7), Waiguan (TH 5)
  - Headache : add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Touwei (ST 8), Lieque (LU 7), Taiyang, Yintang
  - Nasal obstruction: add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Tongtian (T 88.03)
  - Aversion to cold, fever : strong stimulation to Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12), Quchi (LI 11), Xiangu (ST 43)
  - Sore throat , voice loss: add Yemen (TH 2), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhaohai (KI 6)
  - Fever : add Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11)
  - Cough : Lieque (LU 7), Taiyuan (LU 9)
  - Wind-heat : Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Dazhui (GV 14), Yuji (LU 10)
  - Wind-cold : Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Waiguan (TH 5), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4)
Pharyngitis:
- Bleed
- Source 23 : Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), tonsils, Tiantu (CV 22), Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.
Swollen throat:
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 31: Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 27 :
  - Zhongdu (LR 6), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengfu (GV 16), Tianchuang (SI 16), Laogong (PC 8), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiting (ST 44), Qiangu (SI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yongquan (KI 1), Dazhong (KI 4), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Futu (ST 32), Tiantu (CV 22), Tianxi (SP 18), Jingqu (LU 8), Fuliu (KI 7), Ligou (LR 5)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Danshu (BL 19), Xiguan (LR 7), Tianchuang (SI 16), Shuitu (ST 10), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Renying (ST 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yemen (TH 2), Xuanji (CV 21), Quze (PC 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Houxi (SI 3), Zhaohai (KI 6), Shangyang (LI 1), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shenmen (HT 7), Chize (LU 5), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44). Moxa Chize (LU 5), Tiantu (CV 22). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Yamen (GV 15), Tianzhu (BL 10), Hegu (LI 4), Daling (PC 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44), Chize (LU 5), Xiabai (LU 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Tianfu (LU 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Quze (PC 3), Yuji (LU 10), Yemen (TH 2), Waiguan (TH 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3)
Tonsillitis:
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Source 12,6: Shaoshang (LU 11), Futu (ST 32), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 13: Tianzhu (BL 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Jiaosun (TH 20), Guanchong (TH 1)
- Source 16: Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Tianrong (SI 17), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Quchi (LI 11), Jiache (ST 6), Lieque (LU 7), Pianli (LI 6), Jiaosun (TH 20). Bleed the ear apex.
- Source 17: Bleed Ashi points, sublingual veins, Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Source 18: Tianrong (SI 17), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), apex and bottom of the ear lobe
- Source 19: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 27:
  - One-sided: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lianquan (CV 23), Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Tianchuang (SI 16), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
  - Bilateral: Houxi (SI 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianchuang (SI 16), Chize (LU 5), Shenmen (HT 7), Zusanli (ST 36), Taixi (KI 3), Lianquan (CV 23), Jiache (ST 6), Yifeng (TH 17), Dadun (LR 1). Bleed dark veins nearby Yuji (LU 10).
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Yuji (LU 10), Quchi (LI 11), Tianzhu (BL 10), Weizhong (BL 40), Sanjian (LI 3). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 30: Bleed Chize (LU 5), Neiting (ST 44), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), veins on the back of the ears.
Voice loss:
- Wind heat or wind cold : Renying (ST 9), Shuitu (ST 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Qimen (LR 14), Jianshi (PC 5), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3).
- Heat : Lianquan (CV 23), Tongli (HT 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiguan (PC 6).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Laryngitis: Bleed the throat, Quling (T 33.16), Shaoshang (LU 11), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) or visible dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.

Ear Acup — Traditional

Nose, Pharynx, Bronchi, Adrenal Gland. Needle for thirty minutes or embed needles on the points and switch ears every three days. Patient should be advised to press on the points three times daily for one to two minutes each time.
Acute tonsillitis: Bleed the protruding vein in the back of the ear, and apex of the tragus once a day. Needle and strongly stimulate the Throat, Pharynx and Tonsils.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Larynx, Pharynx
- For fever, bleed Ear Apex and Helix 1-6.
- For dizziness, add Dizziness Area.
- For pain and soreness all over the body, add Liver and Spleen. Bleed Helix 4.
- For cough, add Trachea, Bronchus, and Stop Asthma.
Recurrent ulcerative stomatitis: Corresponding points (to the area of pain), Lower Palate, Upper Palate, Tongue, San Jiao, Mouth, Spleen, Allergic Area. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sore throat: Pharynx, Larynx, Glottis, Mouth, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Tonsillitis: Tonsil, Trachea, Tooth & Larynx, Mouth. Bleed Ear Apex and Helix 6.
Acute laryngopharyngitis: Pharynx, Larynx, Mouth, San Jiao, Endocrine, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Chronic laryngopharyngitis: Larynx, Pharynx, Lung, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea, Spleen, San Jiao, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
Hoarseness: Glottis, Larynx, Mouth, Trachea, Spleen, Lung, San Jiao, Endocrine.

Treatment of genital herpes

Herb Alternatives

Gentiana Complex

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Common cold : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), two points from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7), Neiguan (PC 6)
Asthma or cough : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), two points from Fuliu (KI 7) to Jiaoxin (KI 8), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Neiguan (PC 6)
Sore throat : Opposite side of the sore throat, needle Shangqiu (SP 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4). Same side of the pain Yanglingquan (GB 34), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yangchi (TH 4), Shousanli (LI 10), Yanggu (SI 5), Xiaohai (SI 8). If the entire throat hurts, needle bilaterally.

DNA — Bob Doane

Nose symptoms: Bilateral - Shangyang (LI 1), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Lung symptoms: Bilateral - Chize (LU 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Sore Throat:
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Gongsun (SP 4) to Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Neiguan (PC 6) to Laogong (PC 8)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Yangchi (TH 4) to Zhigou (TH 6), Dazhong (KI 4) to Zhaohai (KI 6), 3 ah shi points on or near Daling (PC 7), 3 ah shi points on or near Qiuxu (GB 40)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Lieque (LU 7) to Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2) to Fuliu (KI 7)

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*, Dingke (T 44.28)*, Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Common cold, flu: Linggu (T 22.05), Fugesan (T 33.20)*. Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42), Dazhui (GV 14), Ear Apex.
If pulse is forceful on the superficial level: Linggu (T 22.05), Quling (T 33.16), Fenjin (T 44.01)
If pulse is forceful on the deep level: Mu (T 11.17), Erjian (LI 2)
Severe cold-pattern presentation: Moxa Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42)

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Common cold, flu: Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Asthma: Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fenglong (ST 40)
Ear, nose, throat infection: Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Yifeng (TH 17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Sibai (ST 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Lieque (LU 7), Chengjiang (CV 24), Shanzhong (CV 17), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Common cold, flu
- Cold type: Needle Fenjin (T 44.01), Huofuhai (T 33.07). Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12).
- Heat type: Needle Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*. Bleed Wuling (T DT.04).

Tung Acup — Classic

Comon cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17), Fenjin (T 44.01), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Throat infection: Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and the throat. Bleed before needling for best result.
Sore throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11)
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and dark veins visible near Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10) and the throat. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Swollen throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Hegu (LI 4), Cesanli (T 77.22)
- Bleed Sanzhong (T 77.07) and Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
Tonsillitis: Sanjian (LI 3), Mu (T 11.17), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Hegu (LI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tushui (T 22.11), Shiyin (T 88.32), Cesanli (T 77.22), Zuqianjin (T 77.24). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for best result.
Herpes (oral): Shangchun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16)
Influenza or common cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17)
Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
Pneumonia: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Quling (T 33.16), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed dark veins nearby the ST channel on the lower limb. Bleed the HT and LU areas on the upper back with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
Canker sores: Xinling (T 33.17)*, Shangcun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhiwu (T 11.26)
Chickenpox: Minghuang (T 88.12), Simazhong (T 88.17), Linggu (T 22.05)
Laryngitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Shiyin (T 88.32), Fenjin (T 44.01), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Fenjin (T 44.01). Bleed Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.

TCM Acup

Sore throat:
- Quchi (LI 11), Fengchi (GB 20), Chize (LU 5), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14)
- Source 12 : Zhaohai (KI 6), Yuji (LU 10)
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 27 :
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Shaochong (HT 9), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Naohui (TH 13), Qianding (GV 21), Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Jiache (ST 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Jianjing (GB 21), Chize (LU 5), Quze (PC 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinbai (SP 1)
  - Tiantu (CV 22), Lianquan (CV 23), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaoze (SI 1), Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangxing (GV 23)
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongdu (LR 6), Jiache (ST 6), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Fengfu (GV 16), Waiguan (TH 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Tianrong (SI 17). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Sanjian (LI 3), Guanchong (TH 1), Fengfu (GV 16), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Yinbai (SP 1), Chize (LU 5), Ligou (LR 5), Rangu (KI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenmen (HT 7), Daling (PC 7), Yongquan (KI 1). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Shenmen (HT 7), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Wenliu (LI 7), Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanjian (LI 3), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Pianli (LI 6), Wangu (GB 12), Qiangu (SI 2), Tianrong (SI 17), Quepen (ST 12), Dashu (BL 11), Geshu (BL 17), Yunmen (LU 2), Erjian (Ex-HN6), Lidui (ST 45), Yongquan (KI 1), Rangu (KI 2), Tianding (LI 17), Guanchong (TH 1), Shaoze (SI 1), Fengchi (GB 20).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Chickenpox: Baihui (GV 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Neiguan (PC 6), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhaohai (KI 6), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold in children: Chengjiang (CV 24), Dazhui (GV 14), Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Xingjian (LR 2), Tongli (HT 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Fuliu (KI 7), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold:
- Source 13 : Dazhui (GV 14), Fengchi (GB 20), Quchi (LI 11), Fuliu (KI 7), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Yuji (LU 10), Waiguan (TH 5), Shaoshang (LU 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Chize (LU 5), Taiyang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Zhiyang (GV 9), Shousanli (LI 10)
- Source 18 : Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Taiyang, Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Bitong, Fenglong (ST 40), Chize (LU 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), ear apex.
- Source 23 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Tongziliao (GB 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Weizhong (BL 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 27 : Fengchi (GB 20), Feishu (BL 13), Shenzhu (GV 12), Fengmen (BL 12), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengfu (GV 16), Fuliu (KI 7), Waiguan (TH 5)
  - Headache : add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Touwei (ST 8), Lieque (LU 7), Taiyang, Yintang
  - Nasal obstruction: add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Tongtian (T 88.03)
  - Aversion to cold, fever : strong stimulation to Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12), Quchi (LI 11), Xiangu (ST 43)
  - Sore throat , voice loss: add Yemen (TH 2), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhaohai (KI 6)
  - Fever : add Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11)
  - Cough : Lieque (LU 7), Taiyuan (LU 9)
  - Wind-heat : Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Dazhui (GV 14), Yuji (LU 10)
  - Wind-cold : Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Waiguan (TH 5), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4)
Pharyngitis:
- Bleed
- Source 23 : Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), tonsils, Tiantu (CV 22), Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.
Swollen throat:
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 31: Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 27 :
  - Zhongdu (LR 6), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengfu (GV 16), Tianchuang (SI 16), Laogong (PC 8), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiting (ST 44), Qiangu (SI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yongquan (KI 1), Dazhong (KI 4), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Futu (ST 32), Tiantu (CV 22), Tianxi (SP 18), Jingqu (LU 8), Fuliu (KI 7), Ligou (LR 5)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Danshu (BL 19), Xiguan (LR 7), Tianchuang (SI 16), Shuitu (ST 10), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Renying (ST 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yemen (TH 2), Xuanji (CV 21), Quze (PC 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Houxi (SI 3), Zhaohai (KI 6), Shangyang (LI 1), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shenmen (HT 7), Chize (LU 5), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44). Moxa Chize (LU 5), Tiantu (CV 22). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Yamen (GV 15), Tianzhu (BL 10), Hegu (LI 4), Daling (PC 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44), Chize (LU 5), Xiabai (LU 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Tianfu (LU 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Quze (PC 3), Yuji (LU 10), Yemen (TH 2), Waiguan (TH 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3)
Tonsillitis:
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Source 12,6: Shaoshang (LU 11), Futu (ST 32), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 13: Tianzhu (BL 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Jiaosun (TH 20), Guanchong (TH 1)
- Source 16: Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Tianrong (SI 17), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Quchi (LI 11), Jiache (ST 6), Lieque (LU 7), Pianli (LI 6), Jiaosun (TH 20). Bleed the ear apex.
- Source 17: Bleed Ashi points, sublingual veins, Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Source 18: Tianrong (SI 17), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), apex and bottom of the ear lobe
- Source 19: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 27:
  - One-sided: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lianquan (CV 23), Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Tianchuang (SI 16), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
  - Bilateral: Houxi (SI 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianchuang (SI 16), Chize (LU 5), Shenmen (HT 7), Zusanli (ST 36), Taixi (KI 3), Lianquan (CV 23), Jiache (ST 6), Yifeng (TH 17), Dadun (LR 1). Bleed dark veins nearby Yuji (LU 10).
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Yuji (LU 10), Quchi (LI 11), Tianzhu (BL 10), Weizhong (BL 40), Sanjian (LI 3). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 30: Bleed Chize (LU 5), Neiting (ST 44), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), veins on the back of the ears.
Voice loss:
- Wind heat or wind cold : Renying (ST 9), Shuitu (ST 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Qimen (LR 14), Jianshi (PC 5), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3).
- Heat : Lianquan (CV 23), Tongli (HT 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiguan (PC 6).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Laryngitis: Bleed the throat, Quling (T 33.16), Shaoshang (LU 11), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) or visible dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.

Ear Acup — Traditional

Nose, Pharynx, Bronchi, Adrenal Gland. Needle for thirty minutes or embed needles on the points and switch ears every three days. Patient should be advised to press on the points three times daily for one to two minutes each time.
Acute tonsillitis: Bleed the protruding vein in the back of the ear, and apex of the tragus once a day. Needle and strongly stimulate the Throat, Pharynx and Tonsils.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Larynx, Pharynx
- For fever, bleed Ear Apex and Helix 1-6.
- For dizziness, add Dizziness Area.
- For pain and soreness all over the body, add Liver and Spleen. Bleed Helix 4.
- For cough, add Trachea, Bronchus, and Stop Asthma.
Recurrent ulcerative stomatitis: Corresponding points (to the area of pain), Lower Palate, Upper Palate, Tongue, San Jiao, Mouth, Spleen, Allergic Area. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sore throat: Pharynx, Larynx, Glottis, Mouth, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Tonsillitis: Tonsil, Trachea, Tooth & Larynx, Mouth. Bleed Ear Apex and Helix 6.
Acute laryngopharyngitis: Pharynx, Larynx, Mouth, San Jiao, Endocrine, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Chronic laryngopharyngitis: Larynx, Pharynx, Lung, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea, Spleen, San Jiao, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
Hoarseness: Glottis, Larynx, Mouth, Trachea, Spleen, Lung, San Jiao, Endocrine.

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Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Common cold : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), two points from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7), Neiguan (PC 6)
Asthma or cough : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), two points from Fuliu (KI 7) to Jiaoxin (KI 8), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Neiguan (PC 6)
Sore throat : Opposite side of the sore throat, needle Shangqiu (SP 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4). Same side of the pain Yanglingquan (GB 34), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yangchi (TH 4), Shousanli (LI 10), Yanggu (SI 5), Xiaohai (SI 8). If the entire throat hurts, needle bilaterally.

DNA — Bob Doane

Nose symptoms: Bilateral - Shangyang (LI 1), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Lung symptoms: Bilateral - Chize (LU 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Sore Throat:
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Gongsun (SP 4) to Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Neiguan (PC 6) to Laogong (PC 8)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Yangchi (TH 4) to Zhigou (TH 6), Dazhong (KI 4) to Zhaohai (KI 6), 3 ah shi points on or near Daling (PC 7), 3 ah shi points on or near Qiuxu (GB 40)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Lieque (LU 7) to Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2) to Fuliu (KI 7)

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*, Dingke (T 44.28)*, Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Common cold, flu: Linggu (T 22.05), Fugesan (T 33.20)*. Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42), Dazhui (GV 14), Ear Apex.
If pulse is forceful on the superficial level: Linggu (T 22.05), Quling (T 33.16), Fenjin (T 44.01)
If pulse is forceful on the deep level: Mu (T 11.17), Erjian (LI 2)
Severe cold-pattern presentation: Moxa Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42)

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Common cold, flu: Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Asthma: Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fenglong (ST 40)
Ear, nose, throat infection: Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Yifeng (TH 17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Sibai (ST 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Lieque (LU 7), Chengjiang (CV 24), Shanzhong (CV 17), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Common cold, flu
- Cold type: Needle Fenjin (T 44.01), Huofuhai (T 33.07). Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12).
- Heat type: Needle Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*. Bleed Wuling (T DT.04).

Tung Acup — Classic

Comon cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17), Fenjin (T 44.01), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Throat infection: Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and the throat. Bleed before needling for best result.
Sore throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11)
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and dark veins visible near Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10) and the throat. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Swollen throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Hegu (LI 4), Cesanli (T 77.22)
- Bleed Sanzhong (T 77.07) and Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
Tonsillitis: Sanjian (LI 3), Mu (T 11.17), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Hegu (LI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tushui (T 22.11), Shiyin (T 88.32), Cesanli (T 77.22), Zuqianjin (T 77.24). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for best result.
Herpes (oral): Shangchun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16)
Influenza or common cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17)
Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
Pneumonia: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Quling (T 33.16), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed dark veins nearby the ST channel on the lower limb. Bleed the HT and LU areas on the upper back with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
Canker sores: Xinling (T 33.17)*, Shangcun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhiwu (T 11.26)
Chickenpox: Minghuang (T 88.12), Simazhong (T 88.17), Linggu (T 22.05)
Laryngitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Shiyin (T 88.32), Fenjin (T 44.01), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Fenjin (T 44.01). Bleed Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.

TCM Acup

Sore throat:
- Quchi (LI 11), Fengchi (GB 20), Chize (LU 5), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14)
- Source 12 : Zhaohai (KI 6), Yuji (LU 10)
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 27 :
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Shaochong (HT 9), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Naohui (TH 13), Qianding (GV 21), Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Jiache (ST 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Jianjing (GB 21), Chize (LU 5), Quze (PC 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinbai (SP 1)
  - Tiantu (CV 22), Lianquan (CV 23), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaoze (SI 1), Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangxing (GV 23)
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongdu (LR 6), Jiache (ST 6), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Fengfu (GV 16), Waiguan (TH 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Tianrong (SI 17). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Sanjian (LI 3), Guanchong (TH 1), Fengfu (GV 16), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Yinbai (SP 1), Chize (LU 5), Ligou (LR 5), Rangu (KI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenmen (HT 7), Daling (PC 7), Yongquan (KI 1). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Shenmen (HT 7), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Wenliu (LI 7), Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanjian (LI 3), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Pianli (LI 6), Wangu (GB 12), Qiangu (SI 2), Tianrong (SI 17), Quepen (ST 12), Dashu (BL 11), Geshu (BL 17), Yunmen (LU 2), Erjian (Ex-HN6), Lidui (ST 45), Yongquan (KI 1), Rangu (KI 2), Tianding (LI 17), Guanchong (TH 1), Shaoze (SI 1), Fengchi (GB 20).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Chickenpox: Baihui (GV 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Neiguan (PC 6), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhaohai (KI 6), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold in children: Chengjiang (CV 24), Dazhui (GV 14), Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Xingjian (LR 2), Tongli (HT 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Fuliu (KI 7), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold:
- Source 13 : Dazhui (GV 14), Fengchi (GB 20), Quchi (LI 11), Fuliu (KI 7), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Yuji (LU 10), Waiguan (TH 5), Shaoshang (LU 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Chize (LU 5), Taiyang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Zhiyang (GV 9), Shousanli (LI 10)
- Source 18 : Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Taiyang, Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Bitong, Fenglong (ST 40), Chize (LU 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), ear apex.
- Source 23 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Tongziliao (GB 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Weizhong (BL 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 27 : Fengchi (GB 20), Feishu (BL 13), Shenzhu (GV 12), Fengmen (BL 12), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengfu (GV 16), Fuliu (KI 7), Waiguan (TH 5)
  - Headache : add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Touwei (ST 8), Lieque (LU 7), Taiyang, Yintang
  - Nasal obstruction: add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Tongtian (T 88.03)
  - Aversion to cold, fever : strong stimulation to Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12), Quchi (LI 11), Xiangu (ST 43)
  - Sore throat , voice loss: add Yemen (TH 2), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhaohai (KI 6)
  - Fever : add Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11)
  - Cough : Lieque (LU 7), Taiyuan (LU 9)
  - Wind-heat : Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Dazhui (GV 14), Yuji (LU 10)
  - Wind-cold : Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Waiguan (TH 5), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4)
Pharyngitis:
- Bleed
- Source 23 : Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), tonsils, Tiantu (CV 22), Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.
Swollen throat:
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 31: Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 27 :
  - Zhongdu (LR 6), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengfu (GV 16), Tianchuang (SI 16), Laogong (PC 8), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiting (ST 44), Qiangu (SI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yongquan (KI 1), Dazhong (KI 4), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Futu (ST 32), Tiantu (CV 22), Tianxi (SP 18), Jingqu (LU 8), Fuliu (KI 7), Ligou (LR 5)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Danshu (BL 19), Xiguan (LR 7), Tianchuang (SI 16), Shuitu (ST 10), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Renying (ST 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yemen (TH 2), Xuanji (CV 21), Quze (PC 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Houxi (SI 3), Zhaohai (KI 6), Shangyang (LI 1), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shenmen (HT 7), Chize (LU 5), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44). Moxa Chize (LU 5), Tiantu (CV 22). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Yamen (GV 15), Tianzhu (BL 10), Hegu (LI 4), Daling (PC 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44), Chize (LU 5), Xiabai (LU 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Tianfu (LU 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Quze (PC 3), Yuji (LU 10), Yemen (TH 2), Waiguan (TH 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3)
Tonsillitis:
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Source 12,6: Shaoshang (LU 11), Futu (ST 32), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 13: Tianzhu (BL 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Jiaosun (TH 20), Guanchong (TH 1)
- Source 16: Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Tianrong (SI 17), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Quchi (LI 11), Jiache (ST 6), Lieque (LU 7), Pianli (LI 6), Jiaosun (TH 20). Bleed the ear apex.
- Source 17: Bleed Ashi points, sublingual veins, Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Source 18: Tianrong (SI 17), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), apex and bottom of the ear lobe
- Source 19: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 27:
  - One-sided: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lianquan (CV 23), Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Tianchuang (SI 16), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
  - Bilateral: Houxi (SI 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianchuang (SI 16), Chize (LU 5), Shenmen (HT 7), Zusanli (ST 36), Taixi (KI 3), Lianquan (CV 23), Jiache (ST 6), Yifeng (TH 17), Dadun (LR 1). Bleed dark veins nearby Yuji (LU 10).
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Yuji (LU 10), Quchi (LI 11), Tianzhu (BL 10), Weizhong (BL 40), Sanjian (LI 3). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 30: Bleed Chize (LU 5), Neiting (ST 44), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), veins on the back of the ears.
Voice loss:
- Wind heat or wind cold : Renying (ST 9), Shuitu (ST 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Qimen (LR 14), Jianshi (PC 5), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3).
- Heat : Lianquan (CV 23), Tongli (HT 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiguan (PC 6).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Laryngitis: Bleed the throat, Quling (T 33.16), Shaoshang (LU 11), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) or visible dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.

Ear Acup — Traditional

Nose, Pharynx, Bronchi, Adrenal Gland. Needle for thirty minutes or embed needles on the points and switch ears every three days. Patient should be advised to press on the points three times daily for one to two minutes each time.
Acute tonsillitis: Bleed the protruding vein in the back of the ear, and apex of the tragus once a day. Needle and strongly stimulate the Throat, Pharynx and Tonsils.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Larynx, Pharynx
- For fever, bleed Ear Apex and Helix 1-6.
- For dizziness, add Dizziness Area.
- For pain and soreness all over the body, add Liver and Spleen. Bleed Helix 4.
- For cough, add Trachea, Bronchus, and Stop Asthma.
Recurrent ulcerative stomatitis: Corresponding points (to the area of pain), Lower Palate, Upper Palate, Tongue, San Jiao, Mouth, Spleen, Allergic Area. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sore throat: Pharynx, Larynx, Glottis, Mouth, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Tonsillitis: Tonsil, Trachea, Tooth & Larynx, Mouth. Bleed Ear Apex and Helix 6.
Acute laryngopharyngitis: Pharynx, Larynx, Mouth, San Jiao, Endocrine, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Chronic laryngopharyngitis: Larynx, Pharynx, Lung, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea, Spleen, San Jiao, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
Hoarseness: Glottis, Larynx, Mouth, Trachea, Spleen, Lung, San Jiao, Endocrine.

Treatment of herpes zoster (shingles)

Herb Alternatives

Dermatrol (HZ)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Common cold : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), two points from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7), Neiguan (PC 6)
Asthma or cough : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), two points from Fuliu (KI 7) to Jiaoxin (KI 8), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Neiguan (PC 6)
Sore throat : Opposite side of the sore throat, needle Shangqiu (SP 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4). Same side of the pain Yanglingquan (GB 34), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yangchi (TH 4), Shousanli (LI 10), Yanggu (SI 5), Xiaohai (SI 8). If the entire throat hurts, needle bilaterally.

DNA — Bob Doane

Nose symptoms: Bilateral - Shangyang (LI 1), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Lung symptoms: Bilateral - Chize (LU 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Sore Throat:
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Gongsun (SP 4) to Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Neiguan (PC 6) to Laogong (PC 8)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Yangchi (TH 4) to Zhigou (TH 6), Dazhong (KI 4) to Zhaohai (KI 6), 3 ah shi points on or near Daling (PC 7), 3 ah shi points on or near Qiuxu (GB 40)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Lieque (LU 7) to Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2) to Fuliu (KI 7)

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*, Dingke (T 44.28)*, Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Common cold, flu: Linggu (T 22.05), Fugesan (T 33.20)*. Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42), Dazhui (GV 14), Ear Apex.
If pulse is forceful on the superficial level: Linggu (T 22.05), Quling (T 33.16), Fenjin (T 44.01)
If pulse is forceful on the deep level: Mu (T 11.17), Erjian (LI 2)
Severe cold-pattern presentation: Moxa Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42)

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Common cold, flu: Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Asthma: Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fenglong (ST 40)
Ear, nose, throat infection: Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Yifeng (TH 17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Sibai (ST 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Lieque (LU 7), Chengjiang (CV 24), Shanzhong (CV 17), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Common cold, flu
- Cold type: Needle Fenjin (T 44.01), Huofuhai (T 33.07). Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12).
- Heat type: Needle Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*. Bleed Wuling (T DT.04).

Tung Acup — Classic

Comon cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17), Fenjin (T 44.01), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Throat infection: Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and the throat. Bleed before needling for best result.
Sore throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11)
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and dark veins visible near Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10) and the throat. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Swollen throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Hegu (LI 4), Cesanli (T 77.22)
- Bleed Sanzhong (T 77.07) and Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
Tonsillitis: Sanjian (LI 3), Mu (T 11.17), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Hegu (LI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tushui (T 22.11), Shiyin (T 88.32), Cesanli (T 77.22), Zuqianjin (T 77.24). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for best result.
Herpes (oral): Shangchun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16)
Influenza or common cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17)
Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
Pneumonia: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Quling (T 33.16), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed dark veins nearby the ST channel on the lower limb. Bleed the HT and LU areas on the upper back with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
Canker sores: Xinling (T 33.17)*, Shangcun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhiwu (T 11.26)
Chickenpox: Minghuang (T 88.12), Simazhong (T 88.17), Linggu (T 22.05)
Laryngitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Shiyin (T 88.32), Fenjin (T 44.01), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Fenjin (T 44.01). Bleed Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.

TCM Acup

Sore throat:
- Quchi (LI 11), Fengchi (GB 20), Chize (LU 5), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14)
- Source 12 : Zhaohai (KI 6), Yuji (LU 10)
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 27 :
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Shaochong (HT 9), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Naohui (TH 13), Qianding (GV 21), Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Jiache (ST 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Jianjing (GB 21), Chize (LU 5), Quze (PC 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinbai (SP 1)
  - Tiantu (CV 22), Lianquan (CV 23), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaoze (SI 1), Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangxing (GV 23)
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongdu (LR 6), Jiache (ST 6), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Fengfu (GV 16), Waiguan (TH 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Tianrong (SI 17). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Sanjian (LI 3), Guanchong (TH 1), Fengfu (GV 16), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Yinbai (SP 1), Chize (LU 5), Ligou (LR 5), Rangu (KI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenmen (HT 7), Daling (PC 7), Yongquan (KI 1). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Shenmen (HT 7), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Wenliu (LI 7), Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanjian (LI 3), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Pianli (LI 6), Wangu (GB 12), Qiangu (SI 2), Tianrong (SI 17), Quepen (ST 12), Dashu (BL 11), Geshu (BL 17), Yunmen (LU 2), Erjian (Ex-HN6), Lidui (ST 45), Yongquan (KI 1), Rangu (KI 2), Tianding (LI 17), Guanchong (TH 1), Shaoze (SI 1), Fengchi (GB 20).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Chickenpox: Baihui (GV 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Neiguan (PC 6), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhaohai (KI 6), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold in children: Chengjiang (CV 24), Dazhui (GV 14), Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Xingjian (LR 2), Tongli (HT 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Fuliu (KI 7), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold:
- Source 13 : Dazhui (GV 14), Fengchi (GB 20), Quchi (LI 11), Fuliu (KI 7), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Yuji (LU 10), Waiguan (TH 5), Shaoshang (LU 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Chize (LU 5), Taiyang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Zhiyang (GV 9), Shousanli (LI 10)
- Source 18 : Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Taiyang, Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Bitong, Fenglong (ST 40), Chize (LU 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), ear apex.
- Source 23 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Tongziliao (GB 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Weizhong (BL 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 27 : Fengchi (GB 20), Feishu (BL 13), Shenzhu (GV 12), Fengmen (BL 12), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengfu (GV 16), Fuliu (KI 7), Waiguan (TH 5)
  - Headache : add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Touwei (ST 8), Lieque (LU 7), Taiyang, Yintang
  - Nasal obstruction: add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Tongtian (T 88.03)
  - Aversion to cold, fever : strong stimulation to Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12), Quchi (LI 11), Xiangu (ST 43)
  - Sore throat , voice loss: add Yemen (TH 2), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhaohai (KI 6)
  - Fever : add Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11)
  - Cough : Lieque (LU 7), Taiyuan (LU 9)
  - Wind-heat : Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Dazhui (GV 14), Yuji (LU 10)
  - Wind-cold : Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Waiguan (TH 5), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4)
Pharyngitis:
- Bleed
- Source 23 : Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), tonsils, Tiantu (CV 22), Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.
Swollen throat:
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 31: Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 27 :
  - Zhongdu (LR 6), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengfu (GV 16), Tianchuang (SI 16), Laogong (PC 8), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiting (ST 44), Qiangu (SI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yongquan (KI 1), Dazhong (KI 4), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Futu (ST 32), Tiantu (CV 22), Tianxi (SP 18), Jingqu (LU 8), Fuliu (KI 7), Ligou (LR 5)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Danshu (BL 19), Xiguan (LR 7), Tianchuang (SI 16), Shuitu (ST 10), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Renying (ST 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yemen (TH 2), Xuanji (CV 21), Quze (PC 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Houxi (SI 3), Zhaohai (KI 6), Shangyang (LI 1), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shenmen (HT 7), Chize (LU 5), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44). Moxa Chize (LU 5), Tiantu (CV 22). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Yamen (GV 15), Tianzhu (BL 10), Hegu (LI 4), Daling (PC 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44), Chize (LU 5), Xiabai (LU 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Tianfu (LU 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Quze (PC 3), Yuji (LU 10), Yemen (TH 2), Waiguan (TH 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3)
Tonsillitis:
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Source 12,6: Shaoshang (LU 11), Futu (ST 32), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 13: Tianzhu (BL 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Jiaosun (TH 20), Guanchong (TH 1)
- Source 16: Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Tianrong (SI 17), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Quchi (LI 11), Jiache (ST 6), Lieque (LU 7), Pianli (LI 6), Jiaosun (TH 20). Bleed the ear apex.
- Source 17: Bleed Ashi points, sublingual veins, Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Source 18: Tianrong (SI 17), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), apex and bottom of the ear lobe
- Source 19: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 27:
  - One-sided: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lianquan (CV 23), Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Tianchuang (SI 16), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
  - Bilateral: Houxi (SI 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianchuang (SI 16), Chize (LU 5), Shenmen (HT 7), Zusanli (ST 36), Taixi (KI 3), Lianquan (CV 23), Jiache (ST 6), Yifeng (TH 17), Dadun (LR 1). Bleed dark veins nearby Yuji (LU 10).
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Yuji (LU 10), Quchi (LI 11), Tianzhu (BL 10), Weizhong (BL 40), Sanjian (LI 3). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 30: Bleed Chize (LU 5), Neiting (ST 44), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), veins on the back of the ears.
Voice loss:
- Wind heat or wind cold : Renying (ST 9), Shuitu (ST 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Qimen (LR 14), Jianshi (PC 5), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3).
- Heat : Lianquan (CV 23), Tongli (HT 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiguan (PC 6).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Laryngitis: Bleed the throat, Quling (T 33.16), Shaoshang (LU 11), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) or visible dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.

Ear Acup — Traditional

Nose, Pharynx, Bronchi, Adrenal Gland. Needle for thirty minutes or embed needles on the points and switch ears every three days. Patient should be advised to press on the points three times daily for one to two minutes each time.
Acute tonsillitis: Bleed the protruding vein in the back of the ear, and apex of the tragus once a day. Needle and strongly stimulate the Throat, Pharynx and Tonsils.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Larynx, Pharynx
- For fever, bleed Ear Apex and Helix 1-6.
- For dizziness, add Dizziness Area.
- For pain and soreness all over the body, add Liver and Spleen. Bleed Helix 4.
- For cough, add Trachea, Bronchus, and Stop Asthma.
Recurrent ulcerative stomatitis: Corresponding points (to the area of pain), Lower Palate, Upper Palate, Tongue, San Jiao, Mouth, Spleen, Allergic Area. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sore throat: Pharynx, Larynx, Glottis, Mouth, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Tonsillitis: Tonsil, Trachea, Tooth & Larynx, Mouth. Bleed Ear Apex and Helix 6.
Acute laryngopharyngitis: Pharynx, Larynx, Mouth, San Jiao, Endocrine, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Chronic laryngopharyngitis: Larynx, Pharynx, Lung, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea, Spleen, San Jiao, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
Hoarseness: Glottis, Larynx, Mouth, Trachea, Spleen, Lung, San Jiao, Endocrine.

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Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Common cold : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), two points from Dazhong (KI 4) to Taixi (KI 3), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7), Neiguan (PC 6)
Asthma or cough : Zusanli (ST 36), two points from Tiaokou (ST 38) to Fenglong (ST 40), two points from Fuliu (KI 7) to Jiaoxin (KI 8), Pianli (LI 6), Shousanli (LI 10), Neiguan (PC 6)
Sore throat : Opposite side of the sore throat, needle Shangqiu (SP 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4). Same side of the pain Yanglingquan (GB 34), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yangchi (TH 4), Shousanli (LI 10), Yanggu (SI 5), Xiaohai (SI 8). If the entire throat hurts, needle bilaterally.

DNA — Bob Doane

Nose symptoms: Bilateral - Shangyang (LI 1), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Lung symptoms: Bilateral - Chize (LU 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Sore Throat:
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Gongsun (SP 4) to Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Neiguan (PC 6) to Laogong (PC 8)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Yangchi (TH 4) to Zhigou (TH 6), Dazhong (KI 4) to Zhaohai (KI 6), 3 ah shi points on or near Daling (PC 7), 3 ah shi points on or near Qiuxu (GB 40)
- Bilateral - 3 needles evenly spaced from Hegu (LI 4) to Pianli (LI 6), Fenglong (ST 40) to Chongyang (ST 42), Lieque (LU 7) to Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2) to Fuliu (KI 7)

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*, Dingke (T 44.28)*, Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Common cold, flu: Linggu (T 22.05), Fugesan (T 33.20)*. Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42), Dazhui (GV 14), Ear Apex.
If pulse is forceful on the superficial level: Linggu (T 22.05), Quling (T 33.16), Fenjin (T 44.01)
If pulse is forceful on the deep level: Mu (T 11.17), Erjian (LI 2)
Severe cold-pattern presentation: Moxa Ganmaosan (T DT.12), Taodao (GV 13), bilaterally Pohu (BL 42)

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Common cold, flu: Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11)
Asthma: Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fenglong (ST 40)
Ear, nose, throat infection: Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Yifeng (TH 17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Sibai (ST 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Lieque (LU 7), Chengjiang (CV 24), Shanzhong (CV 17), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Common cold, flu
- Cold type: Needle Fenjin (T 44.01), Huofuhai (T 33.07). Bleed Ganmaosan (T DT.12).
- Heat type: Needle Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*. Bleed Wuling (T DT.04).

Tung Acup — Classic

Comon cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17), Fenjin (T 44.01), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19)
Throat infection: Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and the throat. Bleed before needling for best result.
Sore throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), Tongshen (T 88.09), Tongwei (T 88.10), Tongbei (T 88.11)
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Quling (T 33.16), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) and dark veins visible near Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10) and the throat. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Swollen throat:
- Houjian (T 33.19)*, Hegu (LI 4), Cesanli (T 77.22)
- Bleed Sanzhong (T 77.07) and Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
Tonsillitis: Sanjian (LI 3), Mu (T 11.17), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Hegu (LI 4), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tushui (T 22.11), Shiyin (T 88.32), Cesanli (T 77.22), Zuqianjin (T 77.24). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for best result.
Herpes (oral): Shangchun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16)
Influenza or common cold: Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Hegu (LI 4), Ganmaoyi (T 88.07), Ganmaoer (T 88.08), Huofuhai (T 33.07), Mu (T 11.17)
Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
Pneumonia: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Quling (T 33.16), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Zhongjian (T 11.05). Bleed dark veins nearby the ST channel on the lower limb. Bleed the HT and LU areas on the upper back with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
Canker sores: Xinling (T 33.17)*, Shangcun (T 77.15), Xiachun (T 77.16), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhiwu (T 11.26)
Chickenpox: Minghuang (T 88.12), Simazhong (T 88.17), Linggu (T 22.05)
Laryngitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Shiyin (T 88.32), Fenjin (T 44.01), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Fenjin (T 44.01). Bleed Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.

TCM Acup

Sore throat:
- Quchi (LI 11), Fengchi (GB 20), Chize (LU 5), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14)
- Source 12 : Zhaohai (KI 6), Yuji (LU 10)
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 27 :
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Shaochong (HT 9), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Naohui (TH 13), Qianding (GV 21), Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Jiache (ST 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Jianjing (GB 21), Chize (LU 5), Quze (PC 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinbai (SP 1)
  - Tiantu (CV 22), Lianquan (CV 23), Houding (GV 19), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangyang (LI 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaoze (SI 1), Shaoshang (LU 11), Rangu (KI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangxing (GV 23)
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongdu (LR 6), Jiache (ST 6), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Fengfu (GV 16), Waiguan (TH 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Tianrong (SI 17). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Sanjian (LI 3), Guanchong (TH 1), Fengfu (GV 16), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Yinbai (SP 1), Chize (LU 5), Ligou (LR 5), Rangu (KI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenmen (HT 7), Daling (PC 7), Yongquan (KI 1). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Shenmen (HT 7), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Wenliu (LI 7), Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanjian (LI 3), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Pianli (LI 6), Wangu (GB 12), Qiangu (SI 2), Tianrong (SI 17), Quepen (ST 12), Dashu (BL 11), Geshu (BL 17), Yunmen (LU 2), Erjian (Ex-HN6), Lidui (ST 45), Yongquan (KI 1), Rangu (KI 2), Tianding (LI 17), Guanchong (TH 1), Shaoze (SI 1), Fengchi (GB 20).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Chickenpox: Baihui (GV 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Neiguan (PC 6), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhaohai (KI 6), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold in children: Chengjiang (CV 24), Dazhui (GV 14), Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18), Dachangshu (BL 25), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Chize (LU 5), Xingjian (LR 2), Tongli (HT 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Fuliu (KI 7), Taichong (LR 3)
Common cold:
- Source 13 : Dazhui (GV 14), Fengchi (GB 20), Quchi (LI 11), Fuliu (KI 7), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Yuji (LU 10), Waiguan (TH 5), Shaoshang (LU 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Chize (LU 5), Taiyang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Zhiyang (GV 9), Shousanli (LI 10)
- Source 18 : Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Taiyang, Yintang, Yingxiang (LI 20), Bitong, Fenglong (ST 40), Chize (LU 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), ear apex.
- Source 23 : Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Tongziliao (GB 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Weizhong (BL 40), Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 27 : Fengchi (GB 20), Feishu (BL 13), Shenzhu (GV 12), Fengmen (BL 12), Hegu (LI 4), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengfu (GV 16), Fuliu (KI 7), Waiguan (TH 5)
  - Headache : add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Touwei (ST 8), Lieque (LU 7), Taiyang, Yintang
  - Nasal obstruction: add Shangxing (GV 23), Yingxiang (LI 20), Tongtian (T 88.03)
  - Aversion to cold, fever : strong stimulation to Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12), Quchi (LI 11), Xiangu (ST 43)
  - Sore throat , voice loss: add Yemen (TH 2), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhaohai (KI 6)
  - Fever : add Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11)
  - Cough : Lieque (LU 7), Taiyuan (LU 9)
  - Wind-heat : Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Dazhui (GV 14), Yuji (LU 10)
  - Wind-cold : Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Waiguan (TH 5), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4)
Pharyngitis:
- Bleed
- Source 23 : Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), tonsils, Tiantu (CV 22), Chize (LU 5) and dark veins on the lower leg.
Swollen throat:
- Source 21 : Shaoshang (LU 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
- Source 31: Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 27 :
  - Zhongdu (LR 6), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengfu (GV 16), Tianchuang (SI 16), Laogong (PC 8), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiting (ST 44), Qiangu (SI 2), Zhaohai (KI 6), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yongquan (KI 1), Dazhong (KI 4), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Futu (ST 32), Tiantu (CV 22), Tianxi (SP 18), Jingqu (LU 8), Fuliu (KI 7), Ligou (LR 5)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Danshu (BL 19), Xiguan (LR 7), Tianchuang (SI 16), Shuitu (ST 10), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Renying (ST 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yemen (TH 2), Xuanji (CV 21), Quze (PC 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Houxi (SI 3), Zhaohai (KI 6), Shangyang (LI 1), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shenmen (HT 7), Chize (LU 5), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44). Moxa Chize (LU 5), Tiantu (CV 22). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Yamen (GV 15), Tianzhu (BL 10), Hegu (LI 4), Daling (PC 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44), Chize (LU 5), Xiabai (LU 4), Shaoshang (LU 11), Tianfu (LU 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Quze (PC 3), Yuji (LU 10), Yemen (TH 2), Waiguan (TH 5). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 29 : Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3)
Tonsillitis:
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11) and also dark veins nearby Yinlingquan (SP 9) to Xuehai (SP 10), Shaoshang (LU 11). Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Source 12,6: Shaoshang (LU 11), Futu (ST 32), Hegu (LI 4)
- Source 13: Tianzhu (BL 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Jiaosun (TH 20), Guanchong (TH 1)
- Source 16: Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Tianrong (SI 17), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Quchi (LI 11), Jiache (ST 6), Lieque (LU 7), Pianli (LI 6), Jiaosun (TH 20). Bleed the ear apex.
- Source 17: Bleed Ashi points, sublingual veins, Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Dazhui (GV 14), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Source 18: Tianrong (SI 17), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), apex and bottom of the ear lobe
- Source 19: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 27:
  - One-sided: Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Lianquan (CV 23), Guanchong (TH 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Tianchuang (SI 16), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13)
  - Bilateral: Houxi (SI 3), Shaoshang (LU 11), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Shixuan (Ex-UE11), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianchuang (SI 16), Chize (LU 5), Shenmen (HT 7), Zusanli (ST 36), Taixi (KI 3), Lianquan (CV 23), Jiache (ST 6), Yifeng (TH 17), Dadun (LR 1). Bleed dark veins nearby Yuji (LU 10).
  - Shaoshang (LU 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Yuji (LU 10), Quchi (LI 11), Tianzhu (BL 10), Weizhong (BL 40), Sanjian (LI 3). Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11).
- Source 30: Bleed Chize (LU 5), Neiting (ST 44), Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11), Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), veins on the back of the ears.
Voice loss:
- Wind heat or wind cold : Renying (ST 9), Shuitu (ST 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Qimen (LR 14), Jianshi (PC 5), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3).
- Heat : Lianquan (CV 23), Tongli (HT 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiguan (PC 6).
- Bleed Shaoshang (LU 11), Shangyang (LI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Shaoze (SI 1), Guanchong (TH 1), Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Jinjin (Ex-HN12), Yuye (Ex-HN13), Rangu (KI 2), bed of the pinky, Taixi (KI 3). Squeeze out at least one drop of blood.
Laryngitis: Bleed the throat, Quling (T 33.16), Shaoshang (LU 11), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23) or visible dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.

Ear Acup — Traditional

Nose, Pharynx, Bronchi, Adrenal Gland. Needle for thirty minutes or embed needles on the points and switch ears every three days. Patient should be advised to press on the points three times daily for one to two minutes each time.
Acute tonsillitis: Bleed the protruding vein in the back of the ear, and apex of the tragus once a day. Needle and strongly stimulate the Throat, Pharynx and Tonsils.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Larynx, Pharynx
- For fever, bleed Ear Apex and Helix 1-6.
- For dizziness, add Dizziness Area.
- For pain and soreness all over the body, add Liver and Spleen. Bleed Helix 4.
- For cough, add Trachea, Bronchus, and Stop Asthma.
Recurrent ulcerative stomatitis: Corresponding points (to the area of pain), Lower Palate, Upper Palate, Tongue, San Jiao, Mouth, Spleen, Allergic Area. Bleed Ear Apex.
Sore throat: Pharynx, Larynx, Glottis, Mouth, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Tonsillitis: Tonsil, Trachea, Tooth & Larynx, Mouth. Bleed Ear Apex and Helix 6.
Acute laryngopharyngitis: Pharynx, Larynx, Mouth, San Jiao, Endocrine, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Chronic laryngopharyngitis: Larynx, Pharynx, Lung, Tooth & Larynx, Trachea, Spleen, San Jiao, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
Hoarseness: Glottis, Larynx, Mouth, Trachea, Spleen, Lung, San Jiao, Endocrine.

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