TCM Syndromes

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a syndrome (证候 / zhèng hòu) is formed by a specific combination of signs and symptoms. Each syndrome has its own treatment principle and corresponding acupuncture points.

📚 Source: WHO International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine / TCM classics
Liver LV_YANG_RISING

Liver Yang Rising Headache

Headache aggravated by stress, often with red face and dizziness.…

💊 Calm the Liver, subdue Yang, extinguish Wind.
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Spleen SP_QI_DEF

Spleen Qi Deficiency

Fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools after exertion.…

💊 Strengthen the Spleen, supplement Qi, transform Damp.
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Kidney KID_YIN_DEF

Kidney Yin Deficiency

Night sweats, dry throat and hot flashes. Worsens in the evening.…

💊 Nourish Kidney Yin, subdue Empty Fire.
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Kidney KID_YANG_DEF

Kidney Yang Deficiency

Cold limbs, fatigue and frequent urination. Worsens in cold weather.…

💊 Strengthen Kidney Yang, warm and transform Qi.
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Liver LV_QI_STAG

Liver Qi Stagnation

Bloating, irritability and pain that worsens with stress.…

💊 Smooth Liver Qi, resolve stagnation.
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Heart HT_BLOOD_DEF

Heart Blood Deficiency

Insomnia, forgetfulness and pale face.…

💊 Nourish Heart Blood, calm the spirit.
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Lung LU_QI_DEF

Lung Qi Deficiency

Shortness of breath, weak voice and prone to colds.…

💊 Strengthen Lung Qi, build resistance.
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Phlegm PHLEGM_HEAT

Phlegm-Heat

Yellow phlegm, thirst and restlessness.…

💊 Transform Phlegm, clear Heat.
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Blood BLOOD_STASIS

Blood Stasis

Stabbing pain, dark spots and menstrual clots.…

💊 Circulate Blood, resolve stasis.
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Wind WIND_COLD

Wind-Cold

Chills, mild fever and nasal congestion.…

💊 Expel Wind, release Cold.
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Heart-Kidney HT_KID_DISH

Heart-Kidney Disharmony

Insomnia, palpitations and forgetfulness.…

💊 Nourish Heart, nourish Kidney, reduce fire, raise water.
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Liver DAMP_HEAT_LIVER

Damp-Heat in Liver

Yellow skin and eyes, bitter taste and dark urine.…

💊 Clear Damp-Heat, purify Liver and Gallbladder.
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Stomach STOMACH_FIRE

Stomach Fire

Intense thirst, bad breath and hunger.…

💊 Clear Stomach Fire, protect body fluids.
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Wind WIND_HEAT

Wind-Heat

Fever, sore throat and yellow discharge. Early stage of flu.…

💊 Expel Wind, clear Heat.
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Spleen SPLEEN_DAMP

Spleen Damp

Heavy sensation, bloating and white tongue coating.…

💊 Strengthen Spleen, transform Damp.
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Lung LU_DRYNESS

Lung Dryness

Dry cough, dry throat and thirst. Worsens in autumn.…

💊 Moisten Fluids, expel Dryness.
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Stomach STOMACH_COLD

Stomach Cold

Pain that improves with heat, chills and vomiting of clear fluid.…

💊 Warm the Stomach, expel Cold, stop pain.
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Liver LIVER_BLOOD_DEF

Liver Blood Deficiency

Dizziness, pale face, blurred vision and dry eyes.…

💊 Nourish Liver Blood, brighten eyes.
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Gallbladder GALLBLADDER_DAMP_HEAT

Gallbladder Damp-Heat

Pain in right upper abdomen, bitter taste and nausea.…

💊 Clear Damp-Heat, purify Gallbladder.
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Heart HEART_FIRE

Heart Fire

Insomnia, palpitations, mouth ulcers and dark urine.…

💊 Clear Heart Fire, calm the spirit.
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