CM SD Index - Differential Diagnosis
Condition Details
TCM Diagnosis
Phlegm stagnation in the upper jiao
Herbal Formula
Resolve (Upper)
- Primary points: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Fujian (T 11.03), Waijian (T 11.04), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Dingke (T 44.28)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*
- Secondary points: Wuhu (T 11.27) [1-2], Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Tushui (T 22.11), Fenjin (T 44.01), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20)
- 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.
- 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.
- Phlegm, sputum:
- Source 31: Shanzhong (CV 17), Zhongkui (Ex-UE4), Fenglong (ST 40)
- Source 27 :
- Juque (CV 14), Sizhukong (TH 23), Rangu (KI 2), Fuliu (KI 7), Yingu (KI 10), Geshu (BL 17), Fenglong (ST 40), Xialian (LI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Benshen (GB 13), Shangqiu (SP 5), Yunmen (LU 2), Lianquan (CV 23), Feishu (BL 13), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Qimen (LR 14), Chize (LU 5), Jianshi (PC 5), Lieque (LU 7), Shaoshang (LU 11), Qihai (CV 6), Baihui (GV 20), Gaohuangshu (BL 43). Moxa Rangu (KI 2), Fuliu (KI 7), Shenshu (BL 23), Shangwan (CV 13).
- Heat sputum/phlegm : Jingqu (LU 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Yanggu (SI 5), Zhigou (TH 6), Lingdao (HT 4), Jianshi (PC 5)
- Cold sputum/phlegm : Moxa Shenshu (BL 23), Mingmen (GV 4), Shanzhong (CV 17), Feishu (BL 13)
- Leading to cough and inability to sleep : Feishu (BL 13), Tiantu (CV 22), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zhongfu (LU 1), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Qihai (CV 6), Pishu (BL 20), Zhongwan (CV 12), Dushu (BL 16).
- Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taibai (SP 3), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhigou (TH 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7), Zhongwan (CV 12)
- Feishu (BL 13), Shanzhong (CV 17), Dazhui (GV 14), Zusanli (ST 36), Shanzhong (CV 17), Feishu (BL 13), Yuji (LU 10)
- 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)
- Mammary Gland, Shenmen, Endocrine
- Needle both ears and leave needles in for two to three hours. Ten treatments equal one course.
- Bronchial asthma: Bronchus, Trachea, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Allergic Area, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Bronchiectasis: Bronchus, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Spleen
- Snoring and apnea: Trachea, San Jiao, Lung, Pharynx, Larynx, Sympathetic, Nasopharynx, Chest, Mouth, Esophagus, Larynx and Tooth
- Nasopharyngitis, post-nasal drip: Nasopharynx, Sympathetic, Allergic Area, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
TCM Diagnosis
Phlegm and damp accumulation
Herbal Formula
Resolve (AI)
- Primary points: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Fujian (T 11.03), Waijian (T 11.04), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Dingke (T 44.28)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*
- Secondary points: Wuhu (T 11.27) [1-2], Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Tushui (T 22.11), Fenjin (T 44.01), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20)
- 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.
- 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.
- Phlegm, sputum:
- Source 31: Shanzhong (CV 17), Zhongkui (Ex-UE4), Fenglong (ST 40)
- Source 27 :
- Juque (CV 14), Sizhukong (TH 23), Rangu (KI 2), Fuliu (KI 7), Yingu (KI 10), Geshu (BL 17), Fenglong (ST 40), Xialian (LI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Benshen (GB 13), Shangqiu (SP 5), Yunmen (LU 2), Lianquan (CV 23), Feishu (BL 13), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Qimen (LR 14), Chize (LU 5), Jianshi (PC 5), Lieque (LU 7), Shaoshang (LU 11), Qihai (CV 6), Baihui (GV 20), Gaohuangshu (BL 43). Moxa Rangu (KI 2), Fuliu (KI 7), Shenshu (BL 23), Shangwan (CV 13).
- Heat sputum/phlegm : Jingqu (LU 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Yanggu (SI 5), Zhigou (TH 6), Lingdao (HT 4), Jianshi (PC 5)
- Cold sputum/phlegm : Moxa Shenshu (BL 23), Mingmen (GV 4), Shanzhong (CV 17), Feishu (BL 13)
- Leading to cough and inability to sleep : Feishu (BL 13), Tiantu (CV 22), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zhongfu (LU 1), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Qihai (CV 6), Pishu (BL 20), Zhongwan (CV 12), Dushu (BL 16).
- Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taibai (SP 3), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhigou (TH 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7), Zhongwan (CV 12)
- Feishu (BL 13), Shanzhong (CV 17), Dazhui (GV 14), Zusanli (ST 36), Shanzhong (CV 17), Feishu (BL 13), Yuji (LU 10)
- 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)
- Mammary Gland, Shenmen, Endocrine
- Needle both ears and leave needles in for two to three hours. Ten treatments equal one course.
- Bronchial asthma: Bronchus, Trachea, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Allergic Area, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Bronchiectasis: Bronchus, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Spleen
- Snoring and apnea: Trachea, San Jiao, Lung, Pharynx, Larynx, Sympathetic, Nasopharynx, Chest, Mouth, Esophagus, Larynx and Tooth
- Nasopharyngitis, post-nasal drip: Nasopharynx, Sympathetic, Allergic Area, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
TCM Diagnosis
Damp-heat toxin
Herbal Formula
Dermatrol (Damp)
- Primary points: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Fujian (T 11.03), Waijian (T 11.04), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Dingke (T 44.28)*, Houjian (T 33.19)*
- Secondary points: Wuhu (T 11.27) [1-2], Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Tushui (T 22.11), Fenjin (T 44.01), Zuqianjin (T 77.24), Zuwujin (T 77.25), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20)
- 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.
- 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.
- Phlegm, sputum:
- Source 31: Shanzhong (CV 17), Zhongkui (Ex-UE4), Fenglong (ST 40)
- Source 27 :
- Juque (CV 14), Sizhukong (TH 23), Rangu (KI 2), Fuliu (KI 7), Yingu (KI 10), Geshu (BL 17), Fenglong (ST 40), Xialian (LI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Benshen (GB 13), Shangqiu (SP 5), Yunmen (LU 2), Lianquan (CV 23), Feishu (BL 13), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Qimen (LR 14), Chize (LU 5), Jianshi (PC 5), Lieque (LU 7), Shaoshang (LU 11), Qihai (CV 6), Baihui (GV 20), Gaohuangshu (BL 43). Moxa Rangu (KI 2), Fuliu (KI 7), Shenshu (BL 23), Shangwan (CV 13).
- Heat sputum/phlegm : Jingqu (LU 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Yanggu (SI 5), Zhigou (TH 6), Lingdao (HT 4), Jianshi (PC 5)
- Cold sputum/phlegm : Moxa Shenshu (BL 23), Mingmen (GV 4), Shanzhong (CV 17), Feishu (BL 13)
- Leading to cough and inability to sleep : Feishu (BL 13), Tiantu (CV 22), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zhongfu (LU 1), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Qihai (CV 6), Pishu (BL 20), Zhongwan (CV 12), Dushu (BL 16).
- Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taibai (SP 3), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhigou (TH 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7), Zhongwan (CV 12)
- Feishu (BL 13), Shanzhong (CV 17), Dazhui (GV 14), Zusanli (ST 36), Shanzhong (CV 17), Feishu (BL 13), Yuji (LU 10)
- 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)
- Mammary Gland, Shenmen, Endocrine
- Needle both ears and leave needles in for two to three hours. Ten treatments equal one course.
- Bronchial asthma: Bronchus, Trachea, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Allergic Area, Endocrine. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Bronchiectasis: Bronchus, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Spleen
- Snoring and apnea: Trachea, San Jiao, Lung, Pharynx, Larynx, Sympathetic, Nasopharynx, Chest, Mouth, Esophagus, Larynx and Tooth
- Nasopharyngitis, post-nasal drip: Nasopharynx, Sympathetic, Allergic Area, Lung, Endocrine, Trachea. Bleed Ear Apex.
Important! The information is intended as a reference for professional TCM practitioners. It's important to recognize that a single symptom may point to multiple potential diagnoses, and a specific diagnosis can require different treatment protocols due to varying clinical presentations and underlying causes. Informed professional judgment and careful evaluation must be exercised prior to recommending any treatment protocols to patients.