↑ reinforcing ↓ reducing ⊥ even method — technique below follows standard Excess/Deficiency treatment principle for each pattern, not tied to a specific point-by-point source.
1. Qi-Phlegm
Clinical manifestations: A soft, mobile swelling in the neck; a sensation of a lump in the throat; chest tightness and frequent sighing; symptoms that worsen with emotional stress; moodiness and irritability; brought on by suppressed emotion or chronic stress congealing Qi and fluids into Phlegm; eased by emotional release and gentle movement.
Tongue: Normal pink-red, possibly slightly swollen, white greasy or slippery coating. Pulse: Wiry, Slippery.
Treatment principle: Soothe Liver-Qi and resolve Phlegm, soften hardness.
Note: no moxa. No deck slide on this site has a standalone Qi-Phlegm/plum-pit-throat pattern, so no pattern link is given here.
Clinical manifestations: A throbbing headache at the temples or crown; red, burning, or painful eyes; a bitter taste and dry throat; intense irritability and a short temper; a sensation of heat and easy sweating; protruding eyes; brought on by chronic emotional stress or suppressed anger transforming into Fire; eased by cooling foods and a calm environment.
Tongue: Red with redder sides, dry yellow coating, possibly red prickles. Pulse: Wiry, Rapid, full and forceful, especially at the left middle position.
Treatment principle: Drain excess Liver-Fire, clear Heat, cool the Blood, calm irritability.
Note: no moxa.
Clinical manifestations: Dizziness and light-headedness; dry, gritty eyes or blurred vision; night sweats; heat in the palms, soles, and chest; fine tremors in the hands; irritability and restlessness; a throbbing headache; brought on by chronic overwork, ageing, or a long illness consuming Liver-Yin; eased by rest and cooling foods.
Tongue: Red, thin, redder sides, dry surface, little or no coating. Pulse: Wiry, Fine, Rapid.
Treatment principle: Nourish Liver-Yin, clear Empty-Heat, gently soothe the Liver.
Note: no moxa.
Clinical manifestations: Palpitations, worse at rest or at night; insomnia with vivid or disturbing dreams; mental restlessness and anxiety; night sweats; heat in the palms, soles, and chest; brought on by chronic overwork, stress, or a long illness consuming Heart-Yin; eased by rest and a calm evening routine.
Tongue: Red, especially at the tip, little or no coating, dry surface, possible midline crack. Pulse: Fine, Rapid, weak at the deep level, particularly at the left Cun (Heart) position.
Treatment principle: Nourish Heart-Yin, calm the spirit, clear Empty-Heat to stabilize the Heart.
Note: no moxa.
Clinical manifestations: Soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees; dizziness and ringing in the ears; night sweats; heat in the palms, soles, and chest; dry, gritty eyes or blurred vision; insomnia with vivid or disturbing dreams; fine tremors; brought on by ageing, chronic overwork, or long-term illness consuming Kidney and Liver Yin; eased by rest and cooling foods.
Tongue: Red, thin, cracks, little or no coating, dry surface. Pulse: Fine, Rapid, Wiry, weak at the left Chi position, thin and slightly Wiry at the left Guan.
Treatment principle: Nourish Kidney and Liver Yin while clearing deficiency Heat to address deep depletion.
Note: no moxa.
Clinical manifestations: Distension or bloating along the ribs and flanks; chest tightness and frequent sighing; irritability, mood swings, or emotional depression; a sensation of a lump in the throat; brought on by stress, frustration, or suppressed emotion; eased by gentle exercise, emotional release, or a calmer routine.
Tongue: Normal or slightly dark, red or slightly purple sides, thin white coating. Pulse: Wiry, like a taut guitar string, especially at the left middle position.
Treatment principle: Smooth Liver-Qi, relieve stagnation, restore the free flow of energy.
Note: no moxa.