CM SD Index - Differential Diagnosis | Master Tung's Acupuncture

Elevated levels of liver enzymes, AST and ALT (SGPT and SGOT)

TCM Diagnosis

Toxic heat in the Liver

Herbal Formula

Liver DTX

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Hegu (LI 4), Zhizheng (SI 7), Ligou (LR 5), Ququan (LR 8). Ganmen (T 33.11), Liver and Pancreas Points on the ear.
Right side: Neiguan (PC 6), Ximen (PC 4) or ah shi points nearby, Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zusanli (ST 36) or ah shi points nearby. Liver and Pancreas Points on the ear.

Left side: Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Ququan (LR 8)
Right side: Lieque (LU 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Tongli (HT 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34)

Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated.
Taichong (LR 3), Ligou (LR 5), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Shangqiu (SP 5), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41), three needles, one above, one below and one on Ganmen (T 33.11), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11), Quze (PC 3), Neiguan (PC 6)

DNA — Bob Doane

Bilateral - Qimen (LR 14), Ququan (LR 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangjuxu (ST 37), Tiaokou (ST 38), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Lougu (SP 7), Diji (SP 8), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Neiguan (PC 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5)

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Shuiyu (T 44.17)
Secondary points: Mu (T 11.17), Muyan (T 11.20), Huoying (T 66.03), Huozhu (T 66.04)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14)
Acute: Ganmen (T 33.11)
Hepatitis: Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14)
Jaundice: Qihuang (T 88.14), Huozhi (T 88.15), Huoquan (T 88.16)
Cirrhosis: Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07)
Bleed Liver Zone, Posterior Back Liver Zone, Xingjian (LR 2), Weimaoqi (T VT.04)

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Huoying (T 66.03), Huozhu (T 66.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Xuanzhong (GB 39)
Detoxify: Zhubin (KI 9)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Hepatitis: Changmen (T 33.10), Ganmen (T 33.11)
Jaundice: Qihuang (T 88.14), Huozhi (T 88.15), Huoquan (T 88.16)
Cirrhosis: Needle Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14). Bleed Quchi (LI 11).
Elevated liver enzymes, addiction, toxin in the Liver: Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Ganmen (T 33.11), Fenjin (T 44.01)

Tung Acup — Classic

Hepatitis (acute): Ganmen (T 33.11), Changmen (T 33.10), Xinmen (T 33.12), Linggu (T 22.05), Muyan (T 11.20), Ganlingsan (T 33.18)*, Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Minghuang (T 88.12), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Tongguan (T 88.01), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Menjin (T 66.05), Muhuang (T 88.47)*, Muling (T 11.29)*, Muliu (T 66.06), Mudou (T 66.07), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07). Needle every other day. . Needle every other day. Bleed Huobao (T 55.01) or nearby dark veins. Bleed before needling for best result.
Hepatitis (toxins/medication): Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02), Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Huoquan (T 88.16), Qihuang (T 88.14), Jie (T 88.28), Muyan (T 11.20), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Yanhuang (T 11.23) Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07). Needle every day. Bleed 7 cun above Jiexi (ST 41) for various liver disorders.
Liver cirrhosis: Ganlingsan (T 33.18)*, Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Muyan (T 11.20), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Ganmen (T 33.11), Huozhi (T 88.15), Renhuang (T 77.21), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18). Needle everyday until condition stabilizes. Bleed Shangqu (T 44.16) or nearby dark veins. Bleed before needling for best result.
Hangover: Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhengben (T 1010.12). Needle the bottom tip of the earlobe.
Jaundice: Yanhuang (T 11.23), Dan (T 11.13), Muling (T 11.29)*, Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Muhuang (T 88.47)*, Ganmen (T 33.11), Changmen (T 33.10), Huozhi (T 88.15), Tongshen (T 88.09), Huoju (T 66.11), Huoquan (T 88.16)
Fatty liver: Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Huoquan (T 88.16), Muliu (T 66.06), Mudou (T 66.07). Bleed 7 cun above Jiexi (ST 41) for various liver disorders. Bleed the Liver area in the back, with cupping. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Bitter taste in the mouth: Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Menjin (T 66.05), Muyan (T 11.20)

TCM Acup

Hepatitis (acute):
- Source 10: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xingjian (LR 2), Waiguan (TH 5), Quchi (LI 11), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19), Pishu (BL 20), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 13: Yanglingquan (GB 34), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Taichong (LR 3), Zhiyin (BL 67), Ganshu (BL 18), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Pishu (BL 20), Quchi (LI 11), Zhaohai (KI 6), Qiuxu (GB 40)
- Source 16: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Xingjian (LR 2), Waiguan (TH 5), Quchi (LI 11), Danshu (BL 19), Ganshu (BL 18), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44), Tianshu (ST 25), Dachangshu (BL 25), Zhiyang (GV 9), Dazhui (GV 14), Taichong (LR 3)
- Source 18: Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3), Zhiyang (GV 9), Zusanli (ST 36)
- Source 29: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Danshu (BL 19), Yanggang (BL 48), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiting (ST 44), Neiguan (PC 6), Zhongwan (CV 12), Dachangshu (BL 25), Taichong (LR 3)
  - Taichong (LR 3), Xingjian (LR 2), Ganshu (BL 18), Zusanli (ST 36)
  - Xingjian (LR 2), Taichong (LR 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19)
Hepatitis (chronic):
- Bleeding: Bleed 7 cun above Jiexi (ST 41) for various liver disorders.
- Source 10: Dazhui (GV 14), Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Xinshu (BL 15), Weishu (BL 21), Shenmen (HT 7), Laogong (PC 8), Houxi (SI 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Taichong (LR 3), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zhongdu (LR 6), Qimen (LR 14)
- Source 18: Dazhui (GV 14), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhangmen (LR 13), Liangmen (ST 21), Zhongwan (CV 12), Tianshu (ST 25), Neiguan (PC 6), Shangjuxu (ST 37), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Hangover:
- Source 21 : Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 31 : Yongquan (KI 1), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34)
Jaundice:
- Source 10: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xingjian (LR 2), Waiguan (TH 5), Quchi (LI 11), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19), Pishu (BL 20), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 19: Zhongwan (CV 12), Xiawan (CV 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhiyang (GV 9), Danshu (BL 19), Wangu (GB 12), Neiguan (PC 6), Pishu (BL 20)
- Source 21: Zhangmen (LR 13), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Wangu (GB 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Yongquan (KI 1), Zhongwan (CV 12), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Daling (PC 7), Laogong (PC 8), Taixi (KI 3), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Rangu (KI 2), Taichong (LR 3), Fuliu (KI 7), Pishu (BL 20), Zhiyin (BL 67). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Hegu (LI 4) Qihai (CV 6).
- Source 23: Needle and moxa Neiguan (PC 6), Zhongwan (CV 12), Xiawan (CV 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhiyang (GV 9), Danshu (BL 19), Wangu (GB 12), Houxi (SI 3), Feishu (BL 13)
- Source 27: Daling (PC 7), Quchi (LI 11), Yangxi (LI 5), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Juque (CV 14), Jianshi (PC 5), Zhongchong (PC 9), Laogong (PC 8), Guanchong (TH 1), Quze (PC 3), Kongzui (LU 6), Taiyuan (LU 9). Bleed Shixuan (Ex-UE11)
- Source 31: Zhiyang (GV 9), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Pishu (BL 20), Yinbai (SP 1), Weishu (BL 21), Yingu (KI 10), Danshu (BL 19), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23), Rangu (KI 2)
- Source 27:
  - Jizhong (GV 6), Yinmen (BL 37), Chengjiang (CV 24), Shangwan (CV 13), Wangu (GB 12), Gongsun (SP 4), Pishu (BL 20), Yinbai (SP 1), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Zhiyang (GV 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Yongquan (KI 1), Zhongwan (CV 12), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Rangu (KI 2), Weishu (BL 21), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19). Moxa Pishu (BL 20), Zhongwan (CV 12), Daling (PC 7), Laogong (PC 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Xinshu (BL 15), Hegu (LI 4), Qihai (CV 6). Bleed Weizhong (BL 40).
  - Huangmen (BL 51), Zhishi (BL 52), Qimen (LR 14), Riyue (GB 24), Zhangmen (LR 13), Jingmen (GB 25), Shousanli (LI 10), Dazhui (GV 14), Feishu (BL 13), Danshu (BL 19), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Weishu (BL 21), Zhiyang (GV 9), Zhongwan (CV 12), Shimen (CV 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Yongquan (KI 1), Gongsun (SP 4), Weizhong (BL 40), Wangu (GB 12), Shenmen (HT 7), Houxi (SI 3), Yinbai (SP 1). Moxa Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zhishi (BL 52), Yishe (BL 49), Huangmen (BL 51)
- Source 29: Taichong (LR 3), Fengfu (GV 16), Feishu (BL 13), Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Fengmen (BL 12), Zhongwan (CV 12)
  - Spleen deficiency with damp: Gongsun (SP 4), Zhiyang (GV 9), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Pishu (BL 20), Yinbai (SP 1), Dazhui (GV 14).
  - Damp heat: Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhiyang (GV 9), Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed Weizhong (BL 40).
- Source 30: Bleed Laogong (PC 8), Zhongwan (CV 12), Danshu (BL 19), Ganshu (BL 18), Weizhong (BL 40), Quchi (LI 11), Quze (PC 3). Moxa Zhiyang (GV 9).
- Bleeding: Contraindicated
Jaundice (alcohol): Gongsun (SP 4), Danshu (BL 19), Zhiyin (BL 67), Weizhong (BL 40), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongwan (CV 12), Shenmen (HT 7), Xiaochangshu (BL 27). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Hegu (LI 4) Qihai (CV 6)
Jaudice (excessive sexual intercourse): Gongsun (SP 4), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23), Rangu (KI 2), Zhiyang (GV 9)
Bitter taste in the mouth:
- Source 27: Ganshu (BL 18), Shangyang (LI 1), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Taixi (KI 3), Shaoze (SI 1), Laogong (PC 8), Sanjian (LI 3), Taichong (LR 3), Quze (PC 3), Zhangmen (LR 13), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Guanchong (TH 1), Danshu (BL 19), Fuliu (KI 7), Dazhong (KI 4), Chize (LU 5), Xialian (LI 8)
- Source 29:
  - Lung heat: Yanglingquan (GB 34), Sanjian (LI 3), Feishu (BL 13), Burong (ST 19), Zhangmen (LR 13), Shangyang (LI 1), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), Duiduan (GV 27), Laogong (PC 8), Taichong (LR 3), Quze (PC 3), Shaoze (SI 1), Taixi (KI 3).
  - Liver yin deficiency: Ganshu (BL 18), Shaoze (SI 1), Quze (PC 3), Fuliu (KI 7), Dazhong (KI 4), Chize (LU 5), Shaochong (HT 9).
  - Liver fire: Zusanli (ST 36), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Rangu (KI 2), Shenmen (HT 7)

Ear Acup — Traditional

To detoxify the liver: use three needles on the Liver or embed needles on the Liver point.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Hepatitis: Liver, Gallbladder, Rib Rim, Spleen, San Jiao, Endocrine, Abdominal Distention Area, Digestive Subcortex, Ear Center, Hepatitis

Elevated liver enzymes due to exposure to drugs, chemicals, heavy metals, environmental and airborne toxins

TCM Diagnosis

Toxic heat

Herbal Formula

Liver DTX

Herbal DTX

Liver DTX

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Hegu (LI 4), Zhizheng (SI 7), Ligou (LR 5), Ququan (LR 8). Ganmen (T 33.11), Liver and Pancreas Points on the ear.
Right side: Neiguan (PC 6), Ximen (PC 4) or ah shi points nearby, Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zusanli (ST 36) or ah shi points nearby. Liver and Pancreas Points on the ear.

Left side: Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Ququan (LR 8)
Right side: Lieque (LU 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Tongli (HT 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34)

Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated.
Taichong (LR 3), Ligou (LR 5), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Shangqiu (SP 5), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41), three needles, one above, one below and one on Ganmen (T 33.11), Hegu (LI 4), Quchi (LI 11), Quze (PC 3), Neiguan (PC 6)

DNA — Bob Doane

Bilateral - Qimen (LR 14), Ququan (LR 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangjuxu (ST 37), Tiaokou (ST 38), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Lougu (SP 7), Diji (SP 8), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Neiguan (PC 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5)

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Shuiyu (T 44.17)
Secondary points: Mu (T 11.17), Muyan (T 11.20), Huoying (T 66.03), Huozhu (T 66.04)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14)
Acute: Ganmen (T 33.11)
Hepatitis: Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14)
Jaundice: Qihuang (T 88.14), Huozhi (T 88.15), Huoquan (T 88.16)
Cirrhosis: Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07)
Bleed Liver Zone, Posterior Back Liver Zone, Xingjian (LR 2), Weimaoqi (T VT.04)

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Huoying (T 66.03), Huozhu (T 66.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Xuanzhong (GB 39)
Detoxify: Zhubin (KI 9)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Hepatitis: Changmen (T 33.10), Ganmen (T 33.11)
Jaundice: Qihuang (T 88.14), Huozhi (T 88.15), Huoquan (T 88.16)
Cirrhosis: Needle Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14). Bleed Quchi (LI 11).
Elevated liver enzymes, addiction, toxin in the Liver: Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Ganmen (T 33.11), Fenjin (T 44.01)

Tung Acup — Classic

Hepatitis (acute): Ganmen (T 33.11), Changmen (T 33.10), Xinmen (T 33.12), Linggu (T 22.05), Muyan (T 11.20), Ganlingsan (T 33.18)*, Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Minghuang (T 88.12), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Tongguan (T 88.01), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Menjin (T 66.05), Muhuang (T 88.47)*, Muling (T 11.29)*, Muliu (T 66.06), Mudou (T 66.07), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07). Needle every other day. . Needle every other day. Bleed Huobao (T 55.01) or nearby dark veins. Bleed before needling for best result.
Hepatitis (toxins/medication): Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02), Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Huoquan (T 88.16), Qihuang (T 88.14), Jie (T 88.28), Muyan (T 11.20), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Yanhuang (T 11.23) Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07). Needle every day. Bleed 7 cun above Jiexi (ST 41) for various liver disorders.
Liver cirrhosis: Ganlingsan (T 33.18)*, Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Muyan (T 11.20), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Ganmen (T 33.11), Huozhi (T 88.15), Renhuang (T 77.21), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18). Needle everyday until condition stabilizes. Bleed Shangqu (T 44.16) or nearby dark veins. Bleed before needling for best result.
Hangover: Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhengben (T 1010.12). Needle the bottom tip of the earlobe.
Jaundice: Yanhuang (T 11.23), Dan (T 11.13), Muling (T 11.29)*, Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Muhuang (T 88.47)*, Ganmen (T 33.11), Changmen (T 33.10), Huozhi (T 88.15), Tongshen (T 88.09), Huoju (T 66.11), Huoquan (T 88.16)
Fatty liver: Ganmen (T 33.11), Minghuang (T 88.12), Huoquan (T 88.16), Muliu (T 66.06), Mudou (T 66.07). Bleed 7 cun above Jiexi (ST 41) for various liver disorders. Bleed the Liver area in the back, with cupping. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Bitter taste in the mouth: Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Menjin (T 66.05), Muyan (T 11.20)

TCM Acup

Hepatitis (acute):
- Source 10: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xingjian (LR 2), Waiguan (TH 5), Quchi (LI 11), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19), Pishu (BL 20), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 13: Yanglingquan (GB 34), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Taichong (LR 3), Zhiyin (BL 67), Ganshu (BL 18), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Pishu (BL 20), Quchi (LI 11), Zhaohai (KI 6), Qiuxu (GB 40)
- Source 16: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Xingjian (LR 2), Waiguan (TH 5), Quchi (LI 11), Danshu (BL 19), Ganshu (BL 18), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44), Tianshu (ST 25), Dachangshu (BL 25), Zhiyang (GV 9), Dazhui (GV 14), Taichong (LR 3)
- Source 18: Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Hegu (LI 4), Taichong (LR 3), Zhiyang (GV 9), Zusanli (ST 36)
- Source 29: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Danshu (BL 19), Yanggang (BL 48), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiting (ST 44), Neiguan (PC 6), Zhongwan (CV 12), Dachangshu (BL 25), Taichong (LR 3)
  - Taichong (LR 3), Xingjian (LR 2), Ganshu (BL 18), Zusanli (ST 36)
  - Xingjian (LR 2), Taichong (LR 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19)
Hepatitis (chronic):
- Bleeding: Bleed 7 cun above Jiexi (ST 41) for various liver disorders.
- Source 10: Dazhui (GV 14), Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Xinshu (BL 15), Weishu (BL 21), Shenmen (HT 7), Laogong (PC 8), Houxi (SI 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Taichong (LR 3), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zhongdu (LR 6), Qimen (LR 14)
- Source 18: Dazhui (GV 14), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhangmen (LR 13), Liangmen (ST 21), Zhongwan (CV 12), Tianshu (ST 25), Neiguan (PC 6), Shangjuxu (ST 37), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Yinlingquan (SP 9)
Hangover:
- Source 21 : Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 31 : Yongquan (KI 1), Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34)
Jaundice:
- Source 10: Zusanli (ST 36), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Xingjian (LR 2), Waiguan (TH 5), Quchi (LI 11), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19), Pishu (BL 20), Qimen (LR 14), Zhigou (TH 6), Neiguan (PC 6), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 19: Zhongwan (CV 12), Xiawan (CV 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhiyang (GV 9), Danshu (BL 19), Wangu (GB 12), Neiguan (PC 6), Pishu (BL 20)
- Source 21: Zhangmen (LR 13), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Wangu (GB 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Yongquan (KI 1), Zhongwan (CV 12), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Daling (PC 7), Laogong (PC 8), Taixi (KI 3), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Rangu (KI 2), Taichong (LR 3), Fuliu (KI 7), Pishu (BL 20), Zhiyin (BL 67). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Hegu (LI 4) Qihai (CV 6).
- Source 23: Needle and moxa Neiguan (PC 6), Zhongwan (CV 12), Xiawan (CV 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhiyang (GV 9), Danshu (BL 19), Wangu (GB 12), Houxi (SI 3), Feishu (BL 13)
- Source 27: Daling (PC 7), Quchi (LI 11), Yangxi (LI 5), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Juque (CV 14), Jianshi (PC 5), Zhongchong (PC 9), Laogong (PC 8), Guanchong (TH 1), Quze (PC 3), Kongzui (LU 6), Taiyuan (LU 9). Bleed Shixuan (Ex-UE11)
- Source 31: Zhiyang (GV 9), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Pishu (BL 20), Yinbai (SP 1), Weishu (BL 21), Yingu (KI 10), Danshu (BL 19), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23), Rangu (KI 2)
- Source 27:
  - Jizhong (GV 6), Yinmen (BL 37), Chengjiang (CV 24), Shangwan (CV 13), Wangu (GB 12), Gongsun (SP 4), Pishu (BL 20), Yinbai (SP 1), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33), Xialiao (BL 34), Zhiyang (GV 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Yongquan (KI 1), Zhongwan (CV 12), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Rangu (KI 2), Weishu (BL 21), Ganshu (BL 18), Danshu (BL 19). Moxa Pishu (BL 20), Zhongwan (CV 12), Daling (PC 7), Laogong (PC 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Rangu (KI 2), Taixi (KI 3), Xinshu (BL 15), Hegu (LI 4), Qihai (CV 6). Bleed Weizhong (BL 40).
  - Huangmen (BL 51), Zhishi (BL 52), Qimen (LR 14), Riyue (GB 24), Zhangmen (LR 13), Jingmen (GB 25), Shousanli (LI 10), Dazhui (GV 14), Feishu (BL 13), Danshu (BL 19), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Weishu (BL 21), Zhiyang (GV 9), Zhongwan (CV 12), Shimen (CV 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Yongquan (KI 1), Gongsun (SP 4), Weizhong (BL 40), Wangu (GB 12), Shenmen (HT 7), Houxi (SI 3), Yinbai (SP 1). Moxa Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zhishi (BL 52), Yishe (BL 49), Huangmen (BL 51)
- Source 29: Taichong (LR 3), Fengfu (GV 16), Feishu (BL 13), Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18), Pishu (BL 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Fengmen (BL 12), Zhongwan (CV 12)
  - Spleen deficiency with damp: Gongsun (SP 4), Zhiyang (GV 9), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Pishu (BL 20), Yinbai (SP 1), Dazhui (GV 14).
  - Damp heat: Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Zhiyang (GV 9), Weizhong (BL 40). Bleed Weizhong (BL 40).
- Source 30: Bleed Laogong (PC 8), Zhongwan (CV 12), Danshu (BL 19), Ganshu (BL 18), Weizhong (BL 40), Quchi (LI 11), Quze (PC 3). Moxa Zhiyang (GV 9).
- Bleeding: Contraindicated
Jaundice (alcohol): Gongsun (SP 4), Danshu (BL 19), Zhiyin (BL 67), Weizhong (BL 40), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongwan (CV 12), Shenmen (HT 7), Xiaochangshu (BL 27). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Hegu (LI 4) Qihai (CV 6)
Jaudice (excessive sexual intercourse): Gongsun (SP 4), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23), Rangu (KI 2), Zhiyang (GV 9)
Bitter taste in the mouth:
- Source 27: Ganshu (BL 18), Shangyang (LI 1), Xiaochangshu (BL 27), Taixi (KI 3), Shaoze (SI 1), Laogong (PC 8), Sanjian (LI 3), Taichong (LR 3), Quze (PC 3), Zhangmen (LR 13), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Guanchong (TH 1), Danshu (BL 19), Fuliu (KI 7), Dazhong (KI 4), Chize (LU 5), Xialian (LI 8)
- Source 29:
  - Lung heat: Yanglingquan (GB 34), Sanjian (LI 3), Feishu (BL 13), Burong (ST 19), Zhangmen (LR 13), Shangyang (LI 1), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), Duiduan (GV 27), Laogong (PC 8), Taichong (LR 3), Quze (PC 3), Shaoze (SI 1), Taixi (KI 3).
  - Liver yin deficiency: Ganshu (BL 18), Shaoze (SI 1), Quze (PC 3), Fuliu (KI 7), Dazhong (KI 4), Chize (LU 5), Shaochong (HT 9).
  - Liver fire: Zusanli (ST 36), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Rangu (KI 2), Shenmen (HT 7)

Ear Acup — Traditional

To detoxify the liver: use three needles on the Liver or embed needles on the Liver point.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Hepatitis: Liver, Gallbladder, Rib Rim, Spleen, San Jiao, Endocrine, Abdominal Distention Area, Digestive Subcortex, Ear Center, Hepatitis

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