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Clinical manifestations: Cough triggered by belching or acid reflux, sensation of Qi rising from the stomach toward the throat, epigastric fullness and bloating, loss of appetite.
Tongue: Normal body color with white coating, may turn yellow if Heat is present. Pulse: Wiry, often slippery when Phlegm is present, right middle position feels full and taut.
Treatment principle: Descend rebellious Stomach-Qi, transform Phlegm, restore the downward movement of digestive function.
Note: no moxa. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Stomach-Qi-rebelling-upwards slide.
Clinical manifestations: Upper abdominal distension radiating to the ribs, acid reflux with sour or bitter belching, symptoms worsen with emotional stress, irritability and frequent sighing, sensation of a lump in the throat.
Tongue: Normal or slightly red body, redder sides, thin white coat. Pulse: Wiry, especially at the left and right middle positions.
Treatment principle: Soothe Liver-Qi, harmonize the Stomach, descend rebellious Qi to stop the cough.
Note: no moxa. Direct match with this site's own Rebellious-Liver-Qi-invading-the-Stomach slide.
Clinical manifestations: Burning pain in the upper stomach, acid reflux with sour belching, foul breath and swollen gums, intense thirst desiring cold drinks, constipation with dry hard stools.
Tongue: Red body with possible central prickles, thick dry yellow coat. Pulse: Rapid, slippery, and forceful, especially strong at the right Guan position.
Treatment principle: Clear Stomach-Fire, cool the Blood, nourish Yin to redirect upward-surging Heat.
Note: no moxa. Matched to this site's own Stomach-Heat-(or-Phlegm-Heat) slide.
Clinical manifestations: Bitter taste in the mouth, irritability and explosive anger, distending or burning rib-cage pain, cough worsens with stress and anger, acid reflux with sour or bitter belching.
Tongue: Red body, redder at the sides, yellow coating. Pulse: Wiry and rapid, forceful at the left Guan position.
Treatment principle: Soothe Liver-Qi, clear stagnant Heat, harmonize the Stomach.
Note: no moxa. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Stagnant-Liver-Qi-turning-into-Heat slide.
Clinical manifestations: Cough with sticky yellow phlegm, acid reflux with bitter or sticky taste, upper abdominal bloating and fullness, heavy sensation in the body and limbs.
Tongue: Red body, possibly swollen with teeth marks, thick yellow greasy coating especially at the center and root. Pulse: Soggy and rapid, often slippery.
Treatment principle: Clear Heat and drain Dampness, regulate Qi, harmonize the Middle Burner, descend rebellious Stomach-Qi.
Note: no moxa. Matched to this site's own Damp-Heat-invading-the-Spleen slide.
6. Stomach and Lung Yin Deficiency
Clinical manifestations: Dry cough with little or no phlegm, dry mouth and throat with thirst for sips, night sweats and warmth in the palms and soles, poor appetite without desire to eat, scratchy or tickly throat.
Tongue: Red or normal-colored, thin and dry with little or no coating, may appear peeled or cracked. Pulse: Fine and rapid.
Treatment principle: Nourish Lung and Stomach Yin, generate fluids, moisten dryness, calm the cough.
Note: no moxa. This site has no combined Stomach-and-Lung-Yin-deficiency slide (only separate Stomach-Yin and Lung-Yin deficiency slides, and a combined Kidney-and-Lung-Yin-deficiency slide) — no pattern link is given here; points still link fine individually.