CM Index Drug Effects
Drug-Herb Index
Triamcinolone
Kenalog, Nasacort

Clinical Application(s)
Herb Alternatives
Herb Alternatives
Pueraria Clear Sinus
- Left side: Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
- Right side: Shaohai (HT 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- The above acupuncture prescription is for general inflammation. Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Jing (well) and Yin (spring) points on both feet.
- Primary points: Zhishen (T 11.15), Wuhu (T 11.27), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Waisanguan (T 77.27)
- Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Biyi (T 1010.22), Muguan (T 22.26)*, Guguan (T 22.24)*
- 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.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- General anti-inflammatory points: Allergic Area, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland, Spleen, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
Herb Alternatives
Magnolia Clear Sinus
- Left side: Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
- Right side: Shaohai (HT 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- The above acupuncture prescription is for general inflammation. Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Jing (well) and Yin (spring) points on both feet.
- Primary points: Zhishen (T 11.15), Wuhu (T 11.27), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Waisanguan (T 77.27)
- Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Biyi (T 1010.22), Muguan (T 22.26)*, Guguan (T 22.24)*
- 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.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- General anti-inflammatory points: Allergic Area, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland, Spleen, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
Herb Alternatives
Astringent Complex
- Left side: Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
- Right side: Shaohai (HT 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- The above acupuncture prescription is for general inflammation. Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Jing (well) and Yin (spring) points on both feet.
- Primary points: Zhishen (T 11.15), Wuhu (T 11.27), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Waisanguan (T 77.27)
- Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Biyi (T 1010.22), Muguan (T 22.26)*, Guguan (T 22.24)*
- 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.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- General anti-inflammatory points: Allergic Area, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland, Spleen, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
Herb Alternatives
Silerex
- Left side: Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
- Right side: Shaohai (HT 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- The above acupuncture prescription is for general inflammation. Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Primary points: Zhishen (T 11.15), Wuhu (T 11.27), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Waisanguan (T 77.27)
- Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Biyi (T 1010.22), Muguan (T 22.26)*, Guguan (T 22.24)*
- 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.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- General anti-inflammatory points: Allergic Area, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland, Spleen, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
Herb Alternatives
Dermatrol (Damp)
- Left side: Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
- Right side: Shaohai (HT 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- The above acupuncture prescription is for general inflammation. Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Primary points: Zhishen (T 11.15), Wuhu (T 11.27), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Waisanguan (T 77.27)
- Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Biyi (T 1010.22), Muguan (T 22.26)*, Guguan (T 22.24)*
- 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.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- General anti-inflammatory points: Allergic Area, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland, Spleen, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
Herb Alternatives
Dermatrol (PS)
- Left side: Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
- Right side: Shaohai (HT 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- The above acupuncture prescription is for general inflammation. Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Jing (well) and Yin (spring) points on both feet.
- Primary points: Zhishen (T 11.15), Wuhu (T 11.27), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Waisanguan (T 77.27)
- Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Biyi (T 1010.22), Muguan (T 22.26)*, Guguan (T 22.24)*
- 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.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- General anti-inflammatory points: Allergic Area, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland, Spleen, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
Herb Alternatives
GI Care (HMR)
- Left side: Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
- Right side: Shaohai (HT 3), Shenmen (HT 7), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- The above acupuncture prescription is for general inflammation. Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Jing (well) and Yin (spring) points on both feet.
- Primary points: Zhishen (T 11.15), Wuhu (T 11.27), Guciyi (T 44.21)*, Gucier (T 44.22)*, Gucisan (T 44.23)*, Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Sanchaer (T 22.16)*, Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Waisanguan (T 77.27)
- Secondary points: Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Yuhuo (T 1010.21), Biyi (T 1010.22), Muguan (T 22.26)*, Guguan (T 22.24)*
- 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.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
- General anti-inflammatory points: Allergic Area, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland, Spleen, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Please refer to other formulas for acupuncture points depending on each specific condition.
Important! Please note that this section intends to provide information for doctors and patients who prefer using herbs instead of or as supplements to prescription medication. The indexes compare similarities between drugs and herbs, but they do NOT imply therapeutic equivalence. The herbal alternatives listed are NOT substitutes for their corresponding drugs. Professional judgment and careful evaluation are necessary before recommending herbal formulas to patients.