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
Heart HEART_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Heart Blood Stasis with Heat

Stabbing chest pain, red tongue with yellow coating, thirst.…

Move Heart blood, clear heat, resolve stasis.
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Lung LUNG_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Lung Blood Stasis with Heat

Coughing up blood, fever, thirst and red tongue.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, clear lungs.
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Liver LIVER_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Liver Blood Stasis with Heat

Hypochondriac stabbing pain, red tongue with yellow coating, bitter taste.…

Move Liver blood, clear heat, regulate liver bile.
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Kidney KIDNEY_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Kidney Blood Stasis with Heat

Lower back pain, dark urine, red tongue and thirst.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, strengthen kidney.
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Spleen SPLEEN_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Spleen Blood Stasis with Heat

Abdominal pain, dark stools, red tongue and thirst.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, strengthen spleen.
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Stomach STOMACH_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Stomach Blood Stasis with Heat

Stabbing stomach pain, vomiting blood, thirst and red tongue.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, protect stomach.
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Large Intestine LARGE_INTESTINE_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Large Intestine Blood Stasis with Heat

Abdominal pain, blood in stools, thirst and red tongue.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, clear intestines.
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Gallbladder GALLBLADDER_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Gallbladder Blood Stasis with Heat

Pain in right upper abdomen, jaundice, dark urine and red tongue.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, clear gallbladder.
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Bladder BLADDER_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Bladder Blood Stasis with Heat

Painful urination, blood in urine, thirst and red tongue.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, regulate bladder.
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Triple Burner TRIPLE_BURNER_BLOOD_STASIS_HEAT

Triple Burner Blood Stasis with Heat

Generalized stabbing pain, fever, red tongue and thirst.…

Circulate Blood, clear heat, regulate triple burner.
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Heart HEART_ESSENCE_DEF_HEAT

Heart Essence Deficiency with Heat

Palpitations, forgetfulness, night sweats, red tongue with little coating.…

Nourish Heart essence, clear heat, strengthen spirit.
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Heart HEART_ESSENCE_DEF_DAMP

Heart Essence Deficiency with Damp

Poor memory, palpitations, heavy sensation and white tongue coating.…

Nourish Heart Essence, drain damp.
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Lung LUNG_ESSENCE_DEF_HEAT

Lung Essence Deficiency with Heat

Shortness of breath, dry cough, red tongue and fever.…

Nourish Lung Essence, clear heat.
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Lung LUNG_ESSENCE_DEF_DAMP

Lung Essence Deficiency with Damp

Shortness of breath, cough with phlegm, heavy sensation and white tongue coating.…

Nourish Lung Essence, drain damp.
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Kidney KIDNEY_ESSENCE_DEF_HEAT

Kidney Essence Deficiency with Heat

Hair loss, forgetfulness, night sweats, red tongue with little coating.…

Nourish Kidney essence, clear heat, strengthen kidney.
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Kidney KIDNEY_ESSENCE_DEF_DAMP

Kidney Essence Deficiency with Damp

Premature aging, edema, heavy sensation and white tongue coating.…

Nourish Kidney Essence, drain damp.
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Liver LIVER_ESSENCE_DEF_HEAT

Liver Essence Deficiency with Heat

Blurred vision, dry eyes, red tongue and night sweats.…

Nourish Liver Essence, clear heat, brighten eyes.
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Liver LIVER_ESSENCE_DEF_DAMP

Liver Essence Deficiency with Damp

Blurred vision, heavy sensation, fatigue and white tongue coating.…

Nourish Liver Essence, drain damp.
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Stomach STOMACH_ESSENCE_DEF_HEAT

Stomach Essence Deficiency with Heat

Poor appetite, stomach pain, thirst and red tongue.…

Nourish Stomach Essence, clear heat.
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Stomach STOMACH_ESSENCE_DEF_DAMP

Stomach Essence Deficiency with Damp

Poor appetite, bloating, heavy sensation and white tongue coating.…

Nourish Stomach Essence, drain damp.
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