CM SD Index - Differential Diagnosis

Condition Details
TCM Diagnosis
Wind-toxin
Herbal Formula
Dermatrol (Dry)
- Insert five needles on the inside of the elbows, and five on the back of the knees.
- Dermatological Disorder (Eczema, Neurodermatitis, allergic dermatitis, rash): Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Linggu (T 22.05), Minghuang (T 88.12), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Qihuang (T 88.14), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Zhisima (T 11.07)
- Atopic dermatitis: Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Linggu (T 22.05), Zhisima (T 11.07)
- Herpes zoster: Linggu (T 22.05), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20)
- Tinea versicolor: Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19). Bleed the LR area T5 – T9 and KI area T9 – T12 on the back with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Hives: Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Tianhuang (T 77.17), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Tianhuang (T 88.13), Minghuang (T 88.12), Qihuang (T 88.14), Zhisima (T 11.07)
- Dry, cracking hands/fingers: Mu (T 11.17), Zhisima (T 11.07)
- Pruritus: Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02)
- Quchi (LI 11), Xuehai (SP 10), Hegu (LI 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12), Fengshi (GB 31), Jianyu (LI 15), Zusanli (ST 36)
- Dermatological Disorder (Eczema, Neurodermatitis, allergic dermatitis, rash):
- Source 12 : Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengshi (GB 31), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Taichong (LR 3), Baihui (GV 20), Fengchi (GB 20). Bleed the 4 points 0.5 cun from the umbilicus at 12 o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock.
- Source 13 : Xuehai (SP 10), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Shendao (GV 11), Zhiyang (GV 9), Dazhui (GV 14), Shenzhu (GV 12), Quchi (LI 11), Houxi (SI 3), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengshi (GB 31), Geshu (BL 17)
- Source 15 : Quchi (LI 11), Xuehai (SP 10), Fuliu (KI 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Binao (LI 14), Houxi (SI 3), Weizhong (BL 40), Fengmen (BL 12), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Tianshu (ST 25), Baichongwo
- Source 16 : Fengchi (GB 20), Quchi (LI 11), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40), Dazhui (GV 14), Tianding (LI 17), Futu (ST 32)
- Source 18 : Quchi (LI 11), Xuehai (SP 10), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengchi (GB 20)
- Source 27 :
- Quze (PC 3), Jianyu (LI 15), Quchi (LI 11), Yongquan (KI 1), Huantiao (GB 30), Kunlun (BL 60), Futu (ST 32), Hegu (LI 4), Tianchuang (SI 16), Fengmen (BL 12), Daling (PC 7), Xuehai (SP 10), Weizhong (BL 40), Tianjing (TH 10), Waiguan (TH 5)
- Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Feishu (BL 13), Chize (LU 5), Quchi (LI 11), Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40), Taichong (LR 3), Zhaohai (KI 6), Geshu (BL 17).
- Wind in the blood, damp heat : Xuehai (SP 10), Jianyu (LI 15), Waiguan (TH 5), Hegu (LI 4), Weizhong (BL 40), Quchi (LI 11), Geshu (BL 17), Bailao, Mingmen (GV 4), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Shuifen (CV 9), Zhaohai (KI 6), Baihui (GV 20).
- Neurodermatitis : Xuehai (SP 10), Geshu (BL 17), Feishu (BL 13), Xinshu (BL 15), Fengshi (GB 31), Quchi (LI 11), Binao (LI 14)
- Uriticaria:
- Source 14: Quchi (LI 11), Hegu (LI 4), Fengshi (GB 31), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)
- Source 16: Quchi (LI 11), Fengchi (GB 20), Zusanli (ST 36), Xuehai (SP 10), Fengfu (GV 16), Dashu (BL 11), Yangxi (LI 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Shaoshang (LU 11), Tianjing (TH 10), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Chize (LU 5), Waiguan (TH 5), Shenshu (BL 23), Geshu (BL 17), Zhongwan (CV 12), Dazhui (GV 14)
- Source 18: Quchi (LI 11), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengshi (GB 31), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Hegu (LI 4), Fengchi (GB 20)
- Source 29: Fengchi (GB 20), Quchi (LI 11), Xuehai (SP 10), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)
- Ah shi points, Endocrine, Subcortex, Lung, Shenmen, Sympathetic
- Rash and itching: Allergic Area, Shenmen, Sympathetic, Occiput, Nervous Subcortex, Lung, Diaphragm, Spleen, Liver. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Contact dermatitis: Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Liver, Spleen, Lung, Endocrine, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Eczema: Allergic Area, Lung, Sympathetic, Spleen, Shenmen, Endocrine, Occiput, Diaphragm, corresponding points (to the area affected). Bleed Ear Apex.
- Cutaneous pruritis: Shenmen, Occiput, Liver, Spleen, Lung, Endocrine, Diaphragm, Allergic Area. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Urticaria: Liver, Lung, Spleen, Diaphragm, Shenmen, Occiput, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Endocrine, Adrenal Gland. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Severe itching: Prick five times on the ear apex, five times each on the helix near the Large Auricular Nerve and Lesser Occipital Nerve.
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.