TCM Condition Index: A-Z Guide by Body System
Explore our complete library of Traditional Chinese Medicine insights, organized by Western anatomical systems and TCM pattern differentiation. Click any condition to view integrative treatment protocols including acupuncture points, herbal formulas, and lifestyle recommendations.
Last Updated: June 22, 2026 | Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
1. Neurological & Pain Disorders (神经系统与痛症)
TCM Focus: Liver Yang Rising, Blood Stasis, Wind-Cold Invasion
| Condition | TCM Pattern (证型) | Key Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine Headaches | Liver Yang / Blood Stasis | Acupressure + Chuan Xiong Tiao Xue San | [Read →] |
| Cluster Headache | Liver-Fire Blazing / Wind-Heat | Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin + GB20, GB38 | [Read →] |
| Tension Headache | Qi Stagnation with Phlegm | Chai Hu Shu Gan San + GB20, GB21 | [Read →] |
| Eye Strain Headache | Liver-Blood Deficiency | Qi Ju Di Huang Wan + BL2, ST43 | [Read →] |
| TMJ Pain | Wind-Cold / Blood Stasis | Local needling + Gua Sha | [Read →] |
| Toothache | Stomach Heat / Kidney Yin Deficiency | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + ST44, KI3 | [Read →] |
| Sinus Headache | Wind-Heat / Damp-Heat | Cang Er Zi San + BL2, LI4 | [Read →] |
| Cervical Spondylosis (颈椎病) | Kidney Deficiency + Wind-Cold-Damp | Ge Gen Tang + BL10, GV14, SI3 | [Read →] |
| Neck Pain (颈痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp / Qi-Blood Stagnation | Ge Gen Tang + BL10, GV14, SI3 | [Read →] |
| Frozen Shoulder (肩周炎) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Liver-Blood Deficiency | Juan Bi Tang + LI15, SI9, ST38 | [Read →] |
| Shoulder Pain (肩痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp / Qi-Blood Stagnation | Juan Bi Tang + LI15, SI9, ST38 | [Read →] |
| Trapezius Pain (斜方肌疼痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp / Liver-Blood Deficiency | Ge Gen Tang + GB21, SI11, LI11 | [Read →] |
| Rib Pain (肋间神经痛) | Liver-Qi Stagnation / Blood Stasis | Chai Hu Shu Gan San + LR14, GB34, LR3 | [Read →] |
| Lower Back Pain (腰痛) | Kidney Deficiency + Cold-Damp / Blood Stasis | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang + BL23, BL40, Ex-B2 | [Read →] |
| Lumbar Disc Herniation (腰椎间盘突出) | Kidney Deficiency + Blood Stasis | Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang + BL23, BL40, BL25 | [Read →] |
| Sciatica (坐骨神经痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Blood Stasis | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang + BL60, GB30, GB34 | [Read →] |
| Sacroiliac Joint Pain (骶髂关节痛) | Kidney Deficiency + Cold-Damp Bi | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang + BL23, BL40, Ex-B2 | [Read →] |
| Coccyx Pain (尾骨痛) | Blood Stasis + Kidney Deficiency | Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang + BL60, BL57, BL40 | [Read →] |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (腕管综合征) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Damp-Heat | Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang + PC7, LI4, ST41 | [Read →] |
| Wrist Pain (腕痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp / Qi-Blood Stagnation | Juan Bi Tang + PC7, LI4, TE5 | [Read →] |
| Tennis Elbow (网球肘) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Cold-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + LI11, LI10, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Golfer’s Elbow (高尔夫球肘) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Cold-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + HT3, PC7, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Finger Joint Pain (指关节痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Blood Stasis | Juan Bi Tang + Baxie, Fengchi, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Hand Arthritis (手部关节炎) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Liver-Kidney Deficiency | Juan Bi Tang + Yangchi, Waiguan, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Hip Pain (髋痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Blood Stasis | Juan Bi Tang + GB30, GB34, BL54 | [Read →] |
| Hip Arthritis (髋关节炎) | Kidney Deficiency + Wind-Cold-Damp | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang + GB30, BL54, GB34 | [Read →] |
| Thigh Pain (大腿痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Qi-Blood Stagnation | Juan Bi Tang + GB31, ST32, BL37 | [Read →] |
| Calf Pain (小腿痛/抽筋) | Cold-Damp Bi / Blood Deficiency | Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang + BL57, ST36, SP9 | [Read →] |
| Shin Splints (胫骨疼痛) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Cold-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + ST36, SP6, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Restless Leg Syndrome (不宁腿综合征) | Blood Deficiency + Wind | Si Wu Tang + SP6, ST36, KI3 | [Read →] |
| Knee Pain (膝痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Kidney Deficiency | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang + ST35, BL40, GB34 | [Read →] |
| Knee Osteoarthritis (膝骨关节炎) | Kidney Deficiency + Wind-Cold-Damp | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang + ST35, BL40, GB34 | [Read →] |
| Patellar Tendinitis (髌腱炎) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Cold-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + ST35, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Achilles Tendinitis (跟腱炎) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Cold-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + BL60, KI3, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Ankle Pain (踝痛) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Qi-Blood Stagnation | Juan Bi Tang + BL60, KI3, ST41 | [Read →] |
| Ankle Sprain (踝关节扭伤) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Cold-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + BL60, KI3, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Plantar Fasciitis (足底筋膜炎) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Cold-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + KI1, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Heel Pain (足跟痛) | Kidney Deficiency + Blood Stasis | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + KI3, BL60 | [Read →] |
| Metatarsalgia (跖骨痛) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Damp-Heat | Si Miao San + Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Bunion Pain (拇外翻疼痛) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Wind-Damp | Juan Bi Tang + LR2, Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Foot Arthritis (足部关节炎) | Wind-Cold-Damp Bi / Liver-Kidney Deficiency | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang + Ashi points | [Read →] |
| Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (带状疱疹后遗神经痛) | Qi-Blood Stagnation + Damp-Heat | Long Dan Xie Gan Tang + Blood-activating herbs | [Read →] |
| Peripheral Neuropathy (周围神经病变) | Qi-Blood Deficiency + Blood Stasis | Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang + Moxibustion | [Read →] |
| Insomnia (失眠) | Heart-Kidney Disharmony | Acupuncture HT-7 + Suan Zao Ren Tang | [Read →] |
| Anxiety Disorders (焦虑症) | Phlegm-Fire Disturbing Heart | Wen Dan Tang + Acupuncture | [Read →] |
| Bell’s Palsy (面瘫) | Wind-Cold Invading Collaterals | Local needling + Qian Zheng San | [Read →] |
| Fibromyalgia (纤维肌痛) | Qi-Blood Deficiency + Stasis | Xiao Yao San + Gui Zhi Tang | [Read →] |
2. Digestive & Metabolic System (消化与代谢)
TCM Focus: Spleen Qi Deficiency, Damp-Heat in Stomach, Liver-Spleen Disharmony
| Condition | TCM Pattern (证型) | Key Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Abdominal Pain | Qi Stagnation / Blood Stasis | Xiao Yao San + ST36, SP6 | [Read →] |
| GERD / Acid Reflux (胃食管反流) | Rebellious Stomach Qi | Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang + Acupuncture PC-6 | [Read →] |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS, 肠易激) | Liver-Spleen Disharmony | Xiao Yao San + Tong Xie Yao Fang | [Read →] |
| Chronic Gastritis (慢性胃炎) | Stomach Yin Deficiency | Herbal porridge + Acupuncture ST-36 | [Read →] |
| Chronic Constipation (便秘) | Intestinal Dryness | Hemp Seed Pill (Huo Ma Ren Wan) | [Read →] |
| Functional Dyspepsia (功能性消化不良) | Spleen-Stomach Qi Deficiency | Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang | [Read →] |
| Bloating / Abdominal Distension (腹胀) | Qi Stagnation with Dampness | Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang | [Read →] |
| Type 2 Diabetes (2型糖尿病) | Yin Deficiency with Dry-Heat | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan + Dietary therapy | [Read →] |
| Gout (痛风) | Damp-Heat Pouring Downward | Si Miao San + Bloodletting at Wei Zhong | [Read →] |
| Obesity (肥胖症) | Phlegm-Dampness Accumulation | Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang + Ear acupressure | [Read →] |
| Hypothyroidism (甲减) | Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency | Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan + Moxibustion | [Read →] |
3. Respiratory & Immune System (呼吸与免疫)
TCM Focus: Lung Qi Deficiency, External Wind-Cold/Wind-Heat, Wei Qi Deficiency
| Condition | TCM Pattern (证型) | Key Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic Rhinitis (过敏性鼻炎) | Wei Qi Deficiency + Wind | Yu Ping Feng San + Cang Er Zi San | [Read →] |
| Chronic Sinusitis (慢性鼻窦炎) | Damp-Heat in Lung Channel | Long Dan Xie Gan Tang + Local points | [Read →] |
| Asthma (哮喘) | Cold-Phlegm Obstructing Lungs | Xiao Qing Long Tang + Ding Chuan point | [Read →] |
| Chronic Cough (慢性咳嗽) | Lung Yin Deficiency or Phlegm-Heat | Zhi Sou San or Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang | [Read →] |
| Chronic Pharyngitis (慢性咽炎) | Yin Deficiency with Empty Fire | Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang | [Read →] |
| Seasonal Affective / Immune Fatigue | Lung Qi Depression | Breathing exercises + Wei Qi herbs | [Read →] |
4. Mental & Emotional Wellness (神志与情志)
TCM Focus: Heart-Spleen Deficiency, Liver Qi Stagnation, Phlegm-Fire
| Condition | TCM Pattern (证型) | Key Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (抑郁症) | Liver Qi Stagnation + Heart-Spleen Deficiency | Xiao Yao San + Gui Pi Tang | [Read →] |
| Anxiety / Panic Disorders (焦虑症) | Phlegm-Fire Disturbing Heart | Zhi Zi Chi Tang + Wen Dan Tang | [Read →] |
| Insomnia (失眠) | Heart-Kidney Disharmony | Huang Lian E Jiao Tang + Suan Zao Ren Tang | [Read →] |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (慢性疲劳) | Spleen-Kidney Qi Deficiency | Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang + Moxibustion | [Read →] |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder | Lung Qi Depression with Yang Deficiency | Breathing exercises + Wei Qi herbs | [Read →] |
5. Skin & Cosmetic (皮肤与美容)
TCM Focus: Damp-Heat, Blood-Heat, Blood Deficiency with Wind-Dryness
| Condition | TCM Pattern (证型) | Key Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis (湿疹) | Damp-Heat in Skin | Topical Huang Bai + Xiao Feng San | [Read →] |
| Psoriasis (银屑病) | Blood-Heat with Stasis | Blood-cooling formulas (Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang) | [Read →] |
| Urticaria / Hives (荨麻疹) | Wind-Heat or Wind-Cold | Xiao Feng San + Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge Ban Tang | [Read →] |
| Acne (痤疮) | Lung-Stomach Damp-Heat | Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin + Bloodletting at Da Zhui | [Read →] |
| Alopecia Areata (斑秃) | Liver-Kidney Deficiency + Blood Stasis | Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan + Plum-blossom needle | [Read →] |
| Vitiligo (白癜风) | Qi-Blood Disharmony + Wind | Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang | [Read →] |
| Rosacea (玫瑰痤疮) | Lung-Stomach Heat Rising | Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin + Local bloodletting | [Read →] |
6. Women’s Health (女性健康)
TCM Focus: Kidney Deficiency, Liver Qi Stagnation, Chong-Ren Disharmony
| Condition | TCM Pattern (证型) | Key Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysmenorrhea (痛经) | Cold-Coagulation + Blood Stasis | Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang + Moxibustion CV-4 | [Read →] |
| PMS / Premenstrual Syndrome (经前综合征) | Liver Qi Stagnation | Xiao Yao San + Acupuncture LR-3 | [Read →] |
| PCOS (多囊卵巢综合征) | Kidney Deficiency + Phlegm-Dampness | Cang Fu Dao Tan Tang + Clomiphene | [Read →] |
| Menopause Symptoms (更年期) | Kidney Yin/Yang Deficiency | Er Xian Tang + Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | [Read →] |
| Infertility (不孕症) | Kidney Deficiency + Blood Stasis | Yu Lin Zhu + Acupuncture adjunct to IVF | [Read →] |
| Breast Hyperplasia (乳腺增生) | Liver Stagnation + Phlegm Coagulation | Xiao Yao San + Er Chen Tang | [Read →] |
7. Urological & Men’s Health (泌尿与男科)
TCM Focus: Kidney Deficiency, Damp-Heat in Lower Jiao
| Condition | TCM Pattern (证型) | Key Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (前列腺增生) | Kidney Yang Deficiency + Dampness | Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan + Acupuncture | [Read →] |
| Chronic Prostatitis (慢性前列腺炎) | Damp-Heat in Lower Jiao | Ba Zheng San + Bloodletting | [Read →] |
| Urinary Tract Infections (尿路感染) | Damp-Heat Pouring Downward | Ba Zheng San + Cranberry + Hydration | [Read →] |
Browse by TCM Pattern (辨证导航)
Looking for conditions that share the same underlying TCM pattern? Use this index to explore conditions by syndrome differentiation:
| TCM Pattern (证型) | Related Conditions | |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Yang Rising (肝阳上亢) | Migraine, Hypertension, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Anxiety | [Explore →] |
| Qi & Blood Stasis (气滞血瘀) | Dysmenorrhea, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, PCOS | [Explore →] |
| Damp-Phlegm Accumulation (痰湿内阻) | Obesity, IBS, Gastritis, Bronchitis, Hyperlipidemia | [Explore →] |
| Qi Deficiency (气虚) | Chronic Fatigue, Prolapse, Weak Immunity, Diabetes | [Explore →] |
| Blood Deficiency (血虚) | Insomnia, Anemia, Alopecia, Restless Legs, Dry Skin | [Explore →] |
| Kidney Deficiency (肾虚) | Infertility, Menopause, Low Back Pain, Tinnitus, ED | [Explore →] |
| Wind-Cold Invasion (风寒袭表) | Common Cold, Cervical Pain, Allergic Rhinitis, Bell’s Palsy | [Explore →] |
| Damp-Heat (湿热) | Acne, Eczema, UTI, Hepatitis, Gout, Prostatitis | [Explore →] |
This index is continuously updated as we add new condition pages. Last updated: June 22, 2026.
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TCM Condition Index: A-Z Guide by Body System
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Wrist Pain: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide
Wrist Pain: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide
Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Wrist
Overview
Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints in the modern workplace, affecting up to 30% of computer users. It can range from mild discomfort after a long day of typing to sharp pain that makes simple tasks—writing, opening jars, or even holding a cup—painful.