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

With redness, burning or fever

TCM Diagnosis

Excess heat accumulation

Herbal Formula

Gardenia Complex

Stubborn eczema due to blood stagnation with dark appearance and purplish tongue

TCM Diagnosis

Blood stagnation

Herbal Formula

Circulation (SJ)

Stress related

TCM Diagnosis

Liver qi stagnation

Herbal Formula

Calm

Calm (ES)

Moderate to severe skin condition with dry or flaky appearance

TCM Diagnosis

Wind toxin with dryness

Herbal Formula

Dermatrol (Dry)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Alternate sides from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Feiyang (BL 58), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7). Specific lesion areas should be needled according to channel and anatomical correspondances.

DNA — Bob Doane

Insert five needles on the inside of the elbows, and five on the back of the knees.

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09)
Secondary points: Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Zhisima (T 11.07), Mu (T 11.17), Jianzhong (T 44.06), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Quchi (LI 11)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5), Ear Apex

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Xuehai (SP 10), naval points (discussed in her class)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Dry, flaky lesions: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)

Tung Acup — Classic

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, cracked hands and fingers: Mu (T 11.17), Zhisima (T 11.07)
Pruritus: Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02)

TCM Acup

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)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Ah shi points, Endocrine, Subcortex, Lung, Shenmen, Sympathetic

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

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.
- For dermatitis with severe pain, add Shenmen and Occiput.
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 Great Auricular Nerve and Lesser Occipital Nerve.

Of the genital area

TCM Diagnosis

Damp-heat in the lower jiao

Herbal Formula

V-Support

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Alternate sides from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Feiyang (BL 58), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7). Specific lesion areas should be needled according to channel and anatomical correspondances.

DNA — Bob Doane

Insert five needles on the inside of the elbows, and five on the back of the knees.

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09)
Secondary points: Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Zhisima (T 11.07), Mu (T 11.17), Jianzhong (T 44.06), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Quchi (LI 11)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5), Ear Apex

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Xuehai (SP 10), naval points (discussed in her class)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Dry, flaky lesions: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)

Tung Acup — Classic

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, cracked hands and fingers: Mu (T 11.17), Zhisima (T 11.07)
Pruritus: Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02)

TCM Acup

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)

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

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.
- For dermatitis with severe pain, add Shenmen and Occiput.
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 Great Auricular Nerve and Lesser Occipital Nerve.

Skin reaction due to exposure to drugs, chemicals, heavy metals, environmental and airborne toxins

TCM Diagnosis

Toxic heat accumulation

Herbal Formula

Herbal DTX

Chronic eczema with underlying blood deficiency or anemia

TCM Diagnosis

Toxic heat accumulation with blood deficiency

Herbal Formula

Schisandra ZZZ

Mild to moderate general itching and skin conditions

TCM Diagnosis

Wind-heat at the skin level, heat in the blood

Herbal Formula

Silerex

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Alternate sides from treatment to treatment.

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09)
Secondary points: Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Zhisima (T 11.07), Mu (T 11.17), Jianzhong (T 44.06), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Quchi (LI 11)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5), Ear Apex

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Xuehai (SP 10), naval points (discussed in her class)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Dry, flaky lesions: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)

Tung Acup — Classic

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, cracked hands and fingers: Mu (T 11.17), Zhisima (T 11.07)
Pruritus: Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02)

TCM Acup

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)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Ah shi points, Endocrine, Subcortex, Lung, Shenmen, Sympathetic

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

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.
- For dermatitis with severe pain, add Shenmen and Occiput.
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 Great Auricular Nerve and Lesser Occipital Nerve.

Moderate to severe skin condition with wet or oozing appearance

TCM Diagnosis

Damp-heat toxin

Herbal Formula

Dermatrol (Damp)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Right side: Sanjian (LI 3), Quchi (LI 11), Houxi (SI 3), Xiaohai (SI 8), Taibai (SP 3), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taichong (LR 3), Ququan (LR 8)
Left side: Chize (LU 5), Taiyuan (LU 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Xiangu (ST 43)
Alternate sides from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

All points are bilateral unless otherwise stated
Feiyang (BL 58), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Chize (LU 5), Lieque (LU 7). Specific lesion areas should be needled according to channel and anatomical correspondances.

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shouwujin (T 33.08), Shouqianjin (T 33.09)
Secondary points: Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Zhisima (T 11.07), Mu (T 11.17), Jianzhong (T 44.06), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19), Quchi (LI 11)
Bleed Weizhong (BL 40), Chize (LU 5), Ear Apex

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Simashang (T 88.18), Simazhong (T 88.17), Simaxia (T 88.19), Shousanli (LI 10), Xuehai (SP 10), naval points (discussed in her class)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Dry, flaky lesions: Simazhong (T 88.17), Simashang (T 88.18), Simaxia (T 88.19)

Tung Acup — Classic

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, cracked hands and fingers: Mu (T 11.17), Zhisima (T 11.07)
Pruritus: Fenzhishang (T DT.01), Fenzhixia (T DT.02)

TCM Acup

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)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Ah shi points, Endocrine, Subcortex, Lung, Shenmen, Sympathetic

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

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.
- For dermatitis with severe pain, add Shenmen and Occiput.
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 Great Auricular Nerve and Lesser Occipital Nerve.

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