CM SD Index - Differential Diagnosis

Condition Details
TCM Diagnosis
Lung heat
Herbal Formula
Respitrol (Heat)
- Primary points: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Fujian (T 11.03), Waijian (T 11.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)
- Secondary points: Zhisima (T 11.07), Muyan (T 11.20), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*
- Cough, asthma: Dingke (T 44.28)*, Chongzi (T 22.01), Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Huofuhai (T 33.07), Quling (T 33.16), Zhongjian (T 11.05)
- 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)
- Tuberculosis: Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Chest stuffiness: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Zhenjing (T 1010.08), Shangli (T 1010.09)
- Lung cancer/tumor: Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Shuangling (T 11.28)*, Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinchang (T 11.19), Zhiwu (T 11.26). Bleed the LU area below the knee. Bleed before needling for best result. The more the blood is let out, the better the effect. Bleed the LU and HT areas on the back (from T3 to T5) with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Bronchiectasis: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*. Bleeding: Bleed the Lung area below the knees.
- Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Shouying (T 44.03), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05), Xiaojian (T 11.02). Bleed the HT and LU areas of the back and below the knees. Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Cough in general:
- Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Taibai (SP 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Yuji (LU 10), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Source 12 : Kongzui (LU 6), Zhongfu (LU 1), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhigou (TH 6), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Taichong (LR 3)
- Source 19 : Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zhigou (TH 6), Shaofu (HT 8), Qimen (LR 14), Ashi points
- Source 21 : Zhigou (TH 6), Qiangu (SI 2), Daling (PC 7), Ququan (LR 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43), Rangu (KI 2), Xingjian (LR 2), Zulinqi (GB 41), Feishu (BL 13), Tiantu (CV 22), Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Chize (LU 5), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 31: Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoze (SI 1), Qiangu (SI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41), Kunlun (BL 60). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Cough due to external factors (wind-cold or wind-heat): Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13). Use strong stimulation for wind-heat. Use regular stimulation plus moxa for wind-cold.
- Cough due to internal causes (heat, phlegm, or yin deficiency): Feishu (BL 13), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zhangmen (LR 13)
- Cough caused by the Heart: add Shenmen (HT 7)
- Cough caused by the Liver: add Taichong (LR 3), Ganshu (BL 18)
- Cough caused by the Spleen: add Taibai (SP 3)
- Cough caused by the Kidney: add Taixi (KI 3)
- Cough caused by the Gallbladder: add Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Severe cough leading to nausea/vomiting: moxa Shenzhu (GV 12).
- Cough with blood: Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Cough with phlegm: Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Feishu (BL 13), Qiangu (SI 2), Xiabai (LU 4), Chize (LU 5), Jianshi (PC 5), Lieque (LU 7), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Taiyuan (LU 9)
- Bronchitis:
- Source 13: Ximen (PC 4), Quchi (LI 11), Taichong (LR 3), Dazhui (GV 14), Feishu (BL 13), Xinshu (BL 15), Geshu (BL 17), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 18: Acute: Tianfu (LU 3), Kongzui (LU 6), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36). Chronic: Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 19: Acute: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Dazhui (GV 14), Taiyuan (LU 9) Chronic: Taiyuan (LU 9), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Rugen (ST 18), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Gaohuangshu (BL 43)
- Source 23: Hegu (LI 4), Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7), Fengmen (BL 12), Feishu (BL 13), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Neiguan (PC 6)
- Chronic bronchitis in children: Bleed and cup Dazhui (GV 14)
- Chest stuffiness and pressure:
- Source 27 : Feishu (BL 13), Lingtai (GV 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 29 : Quchi (LI 11), Renying (ST 9), Shendao (GV 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Zhongfu (LU 1), Zulinqi (GB 41), Tianchi (PC 1), Xuanji (CV 21), Geshu (BL 17), Ququan (LR 8), Shidou (SP 17), Xiangu (ST 43), Shimen (CV 5), Yangxi (LI 5), Tianrong (SI 17)
- Source 31 : Laogong (PC 8), Shanzhong (CV 17), Jianshi (PC 5)
- Lung, Trachea, Shenmen, Liver, Spleen, Kidney
- Cough: Trachea, Bronchus, Lung, Shenmen, Occiput, Stop Asthma, corresponding points of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Cough from common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Throat (Larynx, Pharynx), Trachea, Bronchus, Stop Asthma
- Cough from bronchiectasis: Bronchus, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Spleen
• Shenting (GV 24)
• Frontal Lateral Chest/Lung Area (Scalp-KT2) 額旁胸肺區
• Dazhui (GV 14)
• Dingchuan (Ex-B1)
• Feishu (BL 13)
• Shanzhong (CV 17)
If there is breathing difficulty, needle Neiguan (PC 6) bilaterally and Shanzhong (CV 17).
If there is asthma and wheezing, needle Dazhui (GV 14) or Dingchuan
TCM Diagnosis
Lung cold
Herbal Formula
Respitrol (Cold)
- Primary points: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Fujian (T 11.03), Waijian (T 11.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)
- Secondary points: Zhisima (T 11.07), Muyan (T 11.20), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*
- Cough, asthma: Dingke (T 44.28)*, Chongzi (T 22.01), Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Huofuhai (T 33.07), Quling (T 33.16), Zhongjian (T 11.05)
- 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)
- Tuberculosis: Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Chest stuffiness: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Zhenjing (T 1010.08), Shangli (T 1010.09)
- Lung cancer/tumor: Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Shuangling (T 11.28)*, Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinchang (T 11.19), Zhiwu (T 11.26). Bleed the LU area below the knee. Bleed before needling for best result. The more the blood is let out, the better the effect. Bleed the LU and HT areas on the back (from T3 to T5) with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Bronchiectasis: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*. Bleeding: Bleed the Lung area below the knees.
- Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Shouying (T 44.03), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05), Xiaojian (T 11.02). Bleed the HT and LU areas of the back and below the knees. Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Cough in general:
- Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Taibai (SP 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Yuji (LU 10), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Source 12 : Kongzui (LU 6), Zhongfu (LU 1), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhigou (TH 6), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Taichong (LR 3)
- Source 19 : Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zhigou (TH 6), Shaofu (HT 8), Qimen (LR 14), Ashi points
- Source 21 : Zhigou (TH 6), Qiangu (SI 2), Daling (PC 7), Ququan (LR 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43), Rangu (KI 2), Xingjian (LR 2), Zulinqi (GB 41), Feishu (BL 13), Tiantu (CV 22), Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Chize (LU 5), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 31: Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoze (SI 1), Qiangu (SI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41), Kunlun (BL 60). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Cough due to external factors (wind-cold or wind-heat): Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13). Use strong stimulation for wind-heat. Use regular stimulation plus moxa for wind-cold.
- Cough due to internal causes (heat, phlegm, or yin deficiency): Feishu (BL 13), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zhangmen (LR 13)
- Cough caused by the Heart: add Shenmen (HT 7)
- Cough caused by the Liver: add Taichong (LR 3), Ganshu (BL 18)
- Cough caused by the Spleen: add Taibai (SP 3)
- Cough caused by the Kidney: add Taixi (KI 3)
- Cough caused by the Gallbladder: add Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Severe cough leading to nausea/vomiting: moxa Shenzhu (GV 12).
- Cough with blood: Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Cough with phlegm: Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Feishu (BL 13), Qiangu (SI 2), Xiabai (LU 4), Chize (LU 5), Jianshi (PC 5), Lieque (LU 7), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Taiyuan (LU 9)
- Bronchitis:
- Source 13: Ximen (PC 4), Quchi (LI 11), Taichong (LR 3), Dazhui (GV 14), Feishu (BL 13), Xinshu (BL 15), Geshu (BL 17), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 18: Acute: Tianfu (LU 3), Kongzui (LU 6), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36). Chronic: Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 19: Acute: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Dazhui (GV 14), Taiyuan (LU 9) Chronic: Taiyuan (LU 9), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Rugen (ST 18), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Gaohuangshu (BL 43)
- Source 23: Hegu (LI 4), Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7), Fengmen (BL 12), Feishu (BL 13), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Neiguan (PC 6)
- Chronic bronchitis in children: Bleed and cup Dazhui (GV 14)
- Chest stuffiness and pressure:
- Source 27 : Feishu (BL 13), Lingtai (GV 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 29 : Quchi (LI 11), Renying (ST 9), Shendao (GV 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Zhongfu (LU 1), Zulinqi (GB 41), Tianchi (PC 1), Xuanji (CV 21), Geshu (BL 17), Ququan (LR 8), Shidou (SP 17), Xiangu (ST 43), Shimen (CV 5), Yangxi (LI 5), Tianrong (SI 17)
- Source 31 : Laogong (PC 8), Shanzhong (CV 17), Jianshi (PC 5)
- Lung, Trachea, Shenmen, Liver, Spleen, Kidney
- Cough: Trachea, Bronchus, Lung, Shenmen, Occiput, Stop Asthma, corresponding points of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Cough from common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Throat (Larynx, Pharynx), Trachea, Bronchus, Stop Asthma
- Cough from bronchiectasis: Bronchus, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Spleen
• Shenting (GV 24)
• Frontal Lateral Chest/Lung Area (Scalp-KT2) 額旁胸肺區
• Dazhui (GV 14)
• Dingchuan (Ex-B1)
• Feishu (BL 13)
• Shanzhong (CV 17)
If there is breathing difficulty, needle Neiguan (PC 6) bilaterally and Shanzhong (CV 17).
If there is asthma and wheezing, needle Dazhui (GV 14) or Dingchuan
TCM Diagnosis
Deficiencies of the Lung and the Kidney
Herbal Formula
Respitrol (Deficient)
- Primary points: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Fujian (T 11.03), Waijian (T 11.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)
- Secondary points: Zhisima (T 11.07), Muyan (T 11.20), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*
- Cough, asthma: Dingke (T 44.28)*, Chongzi (T 22.01), Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Huofuhai (T 33.07), Quling (T 33.16), Zhongjian (T 11.05)
- 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)
- Tuberculosis: Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Chest stuffiness: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Zhenjing (T 1010.08), Shangli (T 1010.09)
- Lung cancer/tumor: Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Shuangling (T 11.28)*, Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinchang (T 11.19), Zhiwu (T 11.26). Bleed the LU area below the knee. Bleed before needling for best result. The more the blood is let out, the better the effect. Bleed the LU and HT areas on the back (from T3 to T5) with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Bronchiectasis: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*. Bleeding: Bleed the Lung area below the knees.
- Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Shouying (T 44.03), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05), Xiaojian (T 11.02). Bleed the HT and LU areas of the back and below the knees. Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Cough in general:
- Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Taibai (SP 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Yuji (LU 10), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Source 12 : Kongzui (LU 6), Zhongfu (LU 1), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhigou (TH 6), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Taichong (LR 3)
- Source 19 : Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zhigou (TH 6), Shaofu (HT 8), Qimen (LR 14), Ashi points
- Source 21 : Zhigou (TH 6), Qiangu (SI 2), Daling (PC 7), Ququan (LR 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43), Rangu (KI 2), Xingjian (LR 2), Zulinqi (GB 41), Feishu (BL 13), Tiantu (CV 22), Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Chize (LU 5), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 31: Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoze (SI 1), Qiangu (SI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41), Kunlun (BL 60). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Cough due to external factors (wind-cold or wind-heat): Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13). Use strong stimulation for wind-heat. Use regular stimulation plus moxa for wind-cold.
- Cough due to internal causes (heat, phlegm, or yin deficiency): Feishu (BL 13), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zhangmen (LR 13)
- Cough caused by the Heart: add Shenmen (HT 7)
- Cough caused by the Liver: add Taichong (LR 3), Ganshu (BL 18)
- Cough caused by the Spleen: add Taibai (SP 3)
- Cough caused by the Kidney: add Taixi (KI 3)
- Cough caused by the Gallbladder: add Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Severe cough leading to nausea/vomiting: moxa Shenzhu (GV 12).
- Cough with blood: Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Cough with phlegm: Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Feishu (BL 13), Qiangu (SI 2), Xiabai (LU 4), Chize (LU 5), Jianshi (PC 5), Lieque (LU 7), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Taiyuan (LU 9)
- Bronchitis:
- Source 13: Ximen (PC 4), Quchi (LI 11), Taichong (LR 3), Dazhui (GV 14), Feishu (BL 13), Xinshu (BL 15), Geshu (BL 17), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 18: Acute: Tianfu (LU 3), Kongzui (LU 6), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36). Chronic: Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 19: Acute: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Dazhui (GV 14), Taiyuan (LU 9) Chronic: Taiyuan (LU 9), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Rugen (ST 18), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Gaohuangshu (BL 43)
- Source 23: Hegu (LI 4), Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7), Fengmen (BL 12), Feishu (BL 13), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Neiguan (PC 6)
- Chronic bronchitis in children: Bleed and cup Dazhui (GV 14)
- Chest stuffiness and pressure:
- Source 27 : Feishu (BL 13), Lingtai (GV 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 29 : Quchi (LI 11), Renying (ST 9), Shendao (GV 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Zhongfu (LU 1), Zulinqi (GB 41), Tianchi (PC 1), Xuanji (CV 21), Geshu (BL 17), Ququan (LR 8), Shidou (SP 17), Xiangu (ST 43), Shimen (CV 5), Yangxi (LI 5), Tianrong (SI 17)
- Source 31 : Laogong (PC 8), Shanzhong (CV 17), Jianshi (PC 5)
- Lung, Trachea, Shenmen, Liver, Spleen, Kidney
- Cough: Trachea, Bronchus, Lung, Shenmen, Occiput, Stop Asthma, corresponding points of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Cough from common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Throat (Larynx, Pharynx), Trachea, Bronchus, Stop Asthma
- Cough from bronchiectasis: Bronchus, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Spleen
• Shenting (GV 24)
• Frontal Lateral Chest/Lung Area (Scalp-KT2) 額旁胸肺區
• Dazhui (GV 14)
• Dingchuan (Ex-B1)
• Feishu (BL 13)
• Shanzhong (CV 17)
If there is breathing difficulty, needle Neiguan (PC 6) bilaterally and Shanzhong (CV 17).
If there is asthma and wheezing, needle Dazhui (GV 14) or Dingchuan
TCM Diagnosis
Lung and Kidney qi deficiency
Herbal Formula
Cordyceps 3
- Primary points: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Fujian (T 11.03), Waijian (T 11.04), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09)
- Secondary points: Zhisima (T 11.07), Muyan (T 11.20), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18), Dihuang (T 77.19), Renhuang (T 77.21), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*
- Cough, asthma: Dingke (T 44.28)*, Chongzi (T 22.01), Fugesan (T 33.20)*, Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Huofuhai (T 33.07), Quling (T 33.16), Zhongjian (T 11.05)
- 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)
- Tuberculosis: Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Linggu (T 22.05), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuaxia (T 77.11). Bleed the HT and LU area in the back. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Chest stuffiness: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Tianshi (T 33.15), Dishi (T 33.14), Renshi (T 33.13), Zhenjing (T 1010.08), Shangli (T 1010.09)
- Lung cancer/tumor: Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Shuangling (T 11.28)*, Waisanguan (T 77.27), Xinchang (T 11.19), Zhiwu (T 11.26). Bleed the LU area below the knee. Bleed before needling for best result. The more the blood is let out, the better the effect. Bleed the LU and HT areas on the back (from T3 to T5) with cupping. Bleed before needling for best result.
- Bronchiectasis: Dajian (T 11.01), Xiaojian (T 11.02), Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Chongzi (T 22.01), Chongxian (T 22.02), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*. Bleeding: Bleed the Lung area below the knees.
- Bronchitis: Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fenjin (T 44.01), Shouying (T 44.03), Renshi (T 33.13), Dishi (T 33.14), Tianshi (T 33.15), Quling (T 33.16), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Simazhong (T 88.17), Feiqiyi (T 44.25)*, Feiqier (T 44.26)*, Zhongjian (T 11.05), Xiaojian (T 11.02). Bleed the HT and LU areas of the back and below the knees. Bleed before needling for the best results.
- Cough in general:
- Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Taibai (SP 3), Fenglong (ST 40), Yuji (LU 10), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Source 12 : Kongzui (LU 6), Zhongfu (LU 1), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhigou (TH 6), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Taichong (LR 3)
- Source 19 : Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zhigou (TH 6), Shaofu (HT 8), Qimen (LR 14), Ashi points
- Source 21 : Zhigou (TH 6), Qiangu (SI 2), Daling (PC 7), Ququan (LR 8), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43), Rangu (KI 2), Xingjian (LR 2), Zulinqi (GB 41), Feishu (BL 13), Tiantu (CV 22), Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Chize (LU 5), Kunlun (BL 60)
- Source 31: Lieque (LU 7), Jingqu (LU 8), Yuji (LU 10), Shaoze (SI 1), Qiangu (SI 2), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41), Kunlun (BL 60). Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Cough due to external factors (wind-cold or wind-heat): Lieque (LU 7), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13). Use strong stimulation for wind-heat. Use regular stimulation plus moxa for wind-cold.
- Cough due to internal causes (heat, phlegm, or yin deficiency): Feishu (BL 13), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zhangmen (LR 13)
- Cough caused by the Heart: add Shenmen (HT 7)
- Cough caused by the Liver: add Taichong (LR 3), Ganshu (BL 18)
- Cough caused by the Spleen: add Taibai (SP 3)
- Cough caused by the Kidney: add Taixi (KI 3)
- Cough caused by the Gallbladder: add Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Severe cough leading to nausea/vomiting: moxa Shenzhu (GV 12).
- Cough with blood: Moxa Feishu (BL 13), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Cough with phlegm: Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Feishu (BL 13), Qiangu (SI 2), Xiabai (LU 4), Chize (LU 5), Jianshi (PC 5), Lieque (LU 7), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Taiyuan (LU 9)
- Bronchitis:
- Source 13: Ximen (PC 4), Quchi (LI 11), Taichong (LR 3), Dazhui (GV 14), Feishu (BL 13), Xinshu (BL 15), Geshu (BL 17), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 18: Acute: Tianfu (LU 3), Kongzui (LU 6), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Fenglong (ST 40), Zusanli (ST 36). Chronic: Feishu (BL 13), Dingchuan, Tiantu (CV 22), Hegu (LI 4), Chize (LU 5)
- Source 19: Acute: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Tiantu (CV 22), Fenglong (ST 40), Dazhui (GV 14), Taiyuan (LU 9) Chronic: Taiyuan (LU 9), Hegu (LI 4), Feishu (BL 13), Fengmen (BL 12), Rugen (ST 18), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Tiantu (CV 22), Gaohuangshu (BL 43)
- Source 23: Hegu (LI 4), Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7), Fengmen (BL 12), Feishu (BL 13), Gaohuangshu (BL 43), Zhongwan (CV 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Neiguan (PC 6)
- Chronic bronchitis in children: Bleed and cup Dazhui (GV 14)
- Chest stuffiness and pressure:
- Source 27 : Feishu (BL 13), Lingtai (GV 10), Tiantu (CV 22), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Shanzhong (CV 17)
- Source 29 : Quchi (LI 11), Renying (ST 9), Shendao (GV 11), Zhangmen (LR 13), Zhongfu (LU 1), Zulinqi (GB 41), Tianchi (PC 1), Xuanji (CV 21), Geshu (BL 17), Ququan (LR 8), Shidou (SP 17), Xiangu (ST 43), Shimen (CV 5), Yangxi (LI 5), Tianrong (SI 17)
- Source 31 : Laogong (PC 8), Shanzhong (CV 17), Jianshi (PC 5)
- Lung, Trachea, Shenmen, Liver, Spleen, Kidney
- Cough: Trachea, Bronchus, Lung, Shenmen, Occiput, Stop Asthma, corresponding points of pain. Bleed Ear Apex.
- Cough from common cold: Lung, Internal Nose, Throat (Larynx, Pharynx), Trachea, Bronchus, Stop Asthma
- Cough from bronchiectasis: Bronchus, Lung, Chest, Stop Asthma, Allergic Area, Sympathetic, Adrenal Gland, Spleen
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.