臺灣中醫實作指引
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ValueSet: 病人治則值集

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病人治則值集,篩選自 WHOICTMTerminology 代碼系統中「治則、治法與方藥」(WGM2#2250)底下的詞條,涵蓋治則、治法、方劑及藥物分類。

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Expansion performed internally based on codesystem WHO傳統醫學國際標準術語(中醫) v0.1.0 (CodeSystem)

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https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2250三、治則、治法與療法
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#22513.1 治則
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2252急則治標A principle to address symptoms in acute conditions, for example, it is important to stop bleeding for heavy blood loss, to arrest diarrhoea for fulminant diarrhoea, alleviate pain for severe, intense pain and promote urination for urine retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2253緩則治本A principle to regulate and reinforce the body to address the root cause when medical conditions become stable.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2254標本兼治;標本同治A principle to address both symptoms and root cause simultaneously when needed.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2255因時制宜A principle to use an appropriate method and medicine according to seasonal climate changes.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2256因地制宜A principle to use an appropriate method and medicine according to geographic features.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2257因人制宜A principle to use an appropriate method and medicine according to individual gender, age and constitution.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2258扶正祛邪;扶正達邪A principle to reinforce anti-pathogenic qi to drive out the invading pathogenic factors. It is indicated for deficiency of anti-pathogenic qi coupled with exposure to pathogenic factors.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2259扶正固本;扶正培本A principle to reinforce anti-pathogenic qi to speed up recovery. It is indicated for deficiency of anti-pathogenic qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2260祛邪扶正;祛邪安正A principle to drive out the invading pathogenic factors, supplemented by reinforcing anti- pathogenic qi. It is indicated for excessive pathogenic factors with insufficiency of anti- pathogenic qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2261攻補兼施A principle to reinforce anti-pathogenic qi and, at the same time, remove pathogenic factors. It is indicated for excessive pathogenic factors coupled with deficiency of healthy qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2262先攻後補A principle to remove the invading pathogenic factors, followed by reinforcing anti-pathogenic qi. It is indicated for deficiency of healthy qi coupled with acute conditions that require immediate removal of pathogenic factors.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2263先補後攻A principle to reinforce healthy qi, followed by removing the invading pathogenic factors. It is indicated for acute conditions that require immediate removal of pathogneic factors coupled with deficiency of healthy qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2264正治法;逆治法A principle to use medicines opposite in nature to the disease, for example, to treat heat pattern with medicines cold in nature, treat cold pattern with medicine hot in nature, treat excess pattern with purgative/reducing medicines and treat deficiency pattern with tonic medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2265寒者熱之A principle to treat cold conditions with medicines or formulas that are warm or hot in nature.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2266熱者寒之A principle to treat heat conditions with medicines or formulas that are cool or cold in nature.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2267虛則補之A principle to treat deficiency conditions with tonic medicines or formulas.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2268實則瀉之A principle to treat excess conditions with medicines or formulas that are purgative or reducing in nature.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2269反治法;從治法A principle to address false signs or symptoms in extreme conditions such as extreme cold or heat. Under such conditions, it is necessary to use medicines similar in nature to the disease (i.e. follow the false symptoms), for example, to treat false heat with heat or treat false cold with cold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2270寒因寒用A principle to treat false cold (true heat) symptoms with medicines cool or cold in nature.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2271熱因熱用A principle to treat false heat (true cold) symptoms with medicines warm or hot in nature.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2272通因通用A principle to treat food stagnation-related vomiting and diarrhoea or uterine bleeding due to blood stasis with purgative or stasis-unblocking medicines or formulas.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2273調理陰陽;調平陰陽;調整陰陽A principle to restore yin-yang equilibrium through medicines, food, emotions or reinforcing/ reducing needling techniques.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2274從陰引陽;陰中求陽This is originally a needling method to puncture yin meridians for problems of yang meridians. Later, this method has been developed into a treatment principle based on interdependence between yin and yang: to add some yin-nourishing medicines to yang-reinforcing formulas to assist the transformation of yang qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2275從陽引陰;陽中求陰This is originally a needling method to puncture yang meridians for problems of yin meridians. Later, this method has been developed into a principle based on interdependence between yin and yang: to add some yang-reinforcing medicines to yin-nourishing formulas to assist the generation of yin qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2276虛者補其母;虛則補其母A principle to treat deficiency of zang–fu organs based on the five-element theory. For example, since (spleen) earth promotes (lung) metal, lung deficiency can be treated by reinforcing the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2277實者瀉其子;實則瀉其子A principle to treat excess of zang–fu organs based on the five-element theory. For example, since (heart) fire promotes (spleen earth), hyperactivity of heart fire can be treated by reducing the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2278異病同治A principle to use same treatment for different diseases that share the same pathogenesis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2279同病異治A principle to use different treatments for the same disease caused by different etiological factors; or a principle to treat the same disease according to differences in individuality, time, geographic features, disease severity, differentiated patterns, and ongoing struggle between anti-pathogenic qi and pathogenic factors.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2280先表後裡A principle to treat an exterior pattern before an interior pattern. It applies to a severe exterior pattern but mild interior pattern in concurrent exterior and interior pattern. This principle aims to prevent pathogenic factors in the exterior from entering the interior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#22813.2 治法
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2282解表法;發表法Methods to release the exterior
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2283辛溫解表;辛溫發汗;發表散寒A treatment method to remove wind and dissipate cold with pungent, warm medicines or formulas. It is indicated for wind cold exterior pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2284辛涼解表;辛涼透表;疏散風熱A treatment method to remove wind and clear heat with pungent, cool medicines or formulas. It is indicated for wind heat exterior pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2285辛涼清熱;解表清熱A treatment method to clear heat in the exterior. It is indicated for patterns involving both the Wei- defence and qi phases.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2286疏邪解表;疏邪透表A method to remove pathogenic factors in the exterior. It is indicated for excess exterior pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2287疏風透疹;解表透疹A treatment method to remove wind and promote skin eruption through formulas or external therapies. It is often indicated for measles or rubella.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2288解表通經A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors in the exterior and unblock meridian qi through formulas, tuina or external therapies. It is indicated for external pathogenic factors impairing the meridian qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2289解表宣肺A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors in the exterior and disperse lung qi. It is indicated for wind warmth or wind cold attacking the lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2290調和營衛A treatment method to coordinate between Ying nutrients and Wei-defence through removing wind and nourishing yin. It is indicated for disorders due to disharmony between the Ying nutrients and Wei-defence.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2291祛濕解表A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors in the exterior and resolve dampness with aroma. It is indicated for wind dampness affecting the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2292理氣解表A treatment method to release the exterior and regulate qi. It is indicated for pathogenic factors affecting the exterior coupled with qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2293扶正解表A treatment method to release the exterior and reinforce the healthy qi. It is indicated for deficiency of qi, blood, yin and yang coupled with external pathogenic factors affecting the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2294益氣解表;補氣解表A treatment method to release the exterior and tonifyqi. It is indicated for exterior pattern coupled with qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2295湧吐法Treatment methods to irritate the throat with medicine or tools to induce vomiting. The purpose is to expel harmful substances out of the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2296湧吐痰涎A treatment method to induce vomiting to eliminate phlegm. It is indicated for exuberant, turbid phlegm affecting the upper or middle jiao.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2297湧吐風痰A treatment method to induce vomiting to eliminate wind phlegm. It is indicated for wind phlegm affecting the upper part of the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2298湧吐痰食A treatment method to induce vomiting to eliminate stagnant phlegm and food. It is indicated for phlegm intertwined with undigested food.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2299湧吐宿食A treatment method to induce vomiting to eliminate undigested food. It is indicated for food retention in the stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2300開關湧吐;湧吐開關A treatment method to induce vomiting to unblock and resuscitate. It is indicated for exuberant, turbid phlegm disturbing the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2301攻下法;攻裡法Treatment methods to clear interior heat, retained water or stagnant blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2302清熱攻下;瀉火攻下;瀉火通腑;瀉火通便;清熱通腑;清熱通便;苦寒攻下;峻下熱結A treatment method to clear heat, reduce fire and unblock the bowel. It is indicated for heat accumulating in the large intestine.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2303瀉結行滯A treatment method to combine purgative and qi-circulating medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to constipation due to heat and qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2304溫下實寒A treatment method to combine purgative, yang- warming and cold-dissipating medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to excessive cold retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2305潤燥通便;潤腸通便;增液通下;滋陰通下A treatment method to combine purgative, fluid- generating and dryness-moistening medicines. It is indicated for constipation due to intestinal dryness or yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2306益氣通下;益氣通便A treatment method to supplement qi to promote bowel movements. It is indicated for constipation due to qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2307溫陽通便;溫陽通下A treatment method to combine purgative, yang- warming and cold-dissipating medicines. It is indicated for constipation due to (yang) deficiency cold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2308潤腸泄熱A treatment method to combine purgative, ying- nourishing, dryness-moistening and heat-clearing medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to heat retention and intestinal dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2309軟堅潤燥A treatment method to use medicines to soften hardness and moisten dryness. It is indicated for conditions due to dryness resulting from fluid insufficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2310瀉下逐水;攻下逐水;A treatment method to use purgative medicines to resolve water retention. It is indicated for conditions due to internal retention of water fluid.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2311急下存陰A treatment method to conduct urgent purgation to preserve yin fluids. It is indicated for febrile disease with dry heat consuming yin fluids.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2312表裡雙解法Treatment methods to remove pathogenic factors in both the exterior and interior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2313解表攻裡;發表攻裡;發表攻下;解表攻下A treatment method to combine purgative and exterior-releasing medicines. It is indicated for excess pattern involving both the exterior and interior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2314解表清裡A treatment method to combine exterior-releasing and interior-clearing medicines. It is indicated for exterior–interior heat pattern or exterior cold with interior heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2315解表溫裡;發汗溫裡A treatment method to use medicines to induce sweating, release the exterior, warm the interior and dissipate cold. It is indicated for exterior- interior cold pattern or exterior heat with interior cold pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2316和解法Treatment methods to harmonize and release pathogenic factors affecting Shaoyang or coordinate functions of the zang–fu organs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2317和解表裡A treatment method to use medicines that are neutral in property to harmonize between the exterior and interior. It is indicated for mild conditions involving both the exterior and interior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2318調和肝脾;調理肝脾A treatment method to soothe the liver, fortify the spleen and regulate qi activity to harmonize between the liver and spleen. It is indicated or liver qi stagnation with spleen deficiency or liver hyperactivity with spleen deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2319疏肝和胃A treatment method to regulate qi activity of the liver and stomach to harmonize between the liver and stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to qi stagnation of the liver and stomach or disharmony between the liver and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2320調理腸胃;調和腸胃A treatment method to regulate qi activity of the stomach and intestines to harmonize between the stomach and intestines. It is indicated for conditions due to qi stagnation of the stomach and intestines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2321調理脾胃;調和脾胃A treatment method to regulate qi activity of the spleen and stomach to harmonize between the spleen and stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to disharmony between the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2322調和氣血;調理氣血;理氣和血A treatment method to use qi-regulating and blood-circulating formulas. It is indicated for conditions due to disharmony between qi and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2323調氣和營A treatment method to use medicines to regulate qi and harmonize the Ying nutrients. It is indicated for conditions due to disharmony between qi and Ying nutrients.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2324平調寒熱;調和寒熱A treatment method to use neutral-property medicines to clear heat and remove cold. It is indicated for conditions due to disharmony between (yin) cold and (yang) heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2325分消走泄A treatment method to induce urination and promote bowel movements to eliminate pathogenic factors.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2326分消上下A treatment method to use medicines to induce vomiting, eliminate phlegm and promote bladder or bowel movements to separately eliminate pathogenic factors.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2327表裡分消A treatment method to use medicines to release the exterior and clear interior excess to separately eliminate pathogenic factors from the exterior and interior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2328調理沖任;調攝沖任A treatment method to use formulas to regulate qi and blood of the Chong and Ren. It is indicated for conditions due to disharmony between the Chong and Ren.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2329清熱法Treatment methods to clear excess or deficiency heat
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2330清熱瀉火;清熱降火;苦寒清熱A treatment method to use formulas that are cold in property and bitter in taste to clear heat and reduce fire. It is indicated for conditions due to exuberant fire-heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2331辛寒清熱;辛寒清氣A treatment method to use formulas that are pungent cold in taste and cold in property to clear and disperse heat. It is indicated for qi phase pattern, pattern of both Wei-defence and qi phases or interior heat moving out to the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2332清熱解毒;泄熱解毒;泄熱敗毒;清熱敗毒;清火解毒;清瀉火毒A treatment method to clear heat and reduce fire to remove toxins. It is indicated for toxic fire, migratory toxic fire or toxic fire entering the collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2333清熱涼血;清氣涼血A treatment method to use formulas to clear heat and cool blood. It is indicated for blazing of both qi and blood and blood phase pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2334清營涼血A treatment method to clear heat in the Ying nutrients and cool blood. It is indicated for conditions due to heat entering the Ying nutrients and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2335清宣鬱熱;清泄鬱熱;清泄鬱火;清宣鬱火;解鬱泄熱;清熱除煩;清心除煩A treatment method to clear heat, reduce fire and alleviate vexation. It is indicated for qi stagnation transforming into fire or heat disturbing the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2336清瀉虛熱;清瀉虛火A treatment method to clear heat and nourish yin. It is indicated for internal heat due to yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2337清泄裡熱;清泄臟腑A treatment method to clear heat of the zang–fu organs. It is indicated for excess heat in the zang– fu organs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2338清心瀉火;清心泄熱A treatment method to clear the heart and reduce fire. It is indicated for conditions due to exuberance of heart fire.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2339清熱瀉肺A treatment method to clear lung heat. It is indicated for conditions due to exuberance of lung heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2340清胃泄熱;清胃降火;清胃降熱;清胃泄火A treatment method to clear stomach fire. It is indicated for conditions due to exuberance of stomach fire.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2341清脾泄熱;清脾瀉火;清泄脾胃伏火A treatment method to clear fire heat of the spleen and stomach. It is indicated for excess heat in the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2342清肝泄火;清肝瀉火;清肝瀉熱;清肝泄熱A treatment method to clear fire heat in the liver meridian. It is indicated for fire hyperactivity along the liver meridian, exuberance of liver fire and upward flaming of liver fire.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2343清泄膽熱;清泄膽火A treatment method to clear fire heat in the gallbladder meridian. It is indicated for stagnant heat in the gallbladder meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2344清瀉肝膽;清泄肝膽A treatment method to clear fire heat in the liver and gallbladder. It is indicated for fire hyperactivity of the liver and gallbladder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2345清心瀉脾A treatment method to clear fire heat in the heart and spleen. It is indicated for heat accumulating in the heart and spleen.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2346清心瀉肝A treatment method to clear fire heat in the heart and liver. It is indicated for fire hyperactivity of the heart and liver.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2347清心瀉肺A treatment method to clear fire heat in the heart and lung. It is indicated for exuberant heat in the heart and lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2348清心瀉腎A treatment method to clear fire heat in the heart and kidney. It is indicated for fire heat in the heart and kidney.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2349瀉肝清肺A treatment method to clear fire heat in the liver and lung. It is indicated for liver fire attacking the lung or exuberant heat in the liver and lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2350瀉肝清胃A treatment method to clear fire heat in the liver and stomach. It is indicated for liver fire attacking the stomach or exuberant heat in the liver and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2351清瀉肺胃A treatment method to clear fire heat in the lung and stomach. It is indicated for exuberant heat in the lung and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2352清泄膈熱A treatment method to clear heat and cool the diaphragm. It is indicated for heat disturbing the diaphragm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2353清瀉腸熱A treatment method to clear intestinal fire heat. It is indicated for conditions due to excess heat in the intestines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2354清泄相火A treatment method to clear heat and reduce ministerial fire. It is indicated for hyperactivity and stirring of ministerial fire.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2355清熱通淋;瀉火通淋A treatment method to clear fire heat in the urinary bladder. It is indicated for heat strangury or retained heat in the urinary bladder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2356清熱安胎A treatment method to clear fire heat to quiet the fetus. It is indicated for threatened abortion due to heat disturbing the uterus.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2357清熱生津;泄熱生津;泄熱存津;清熱存津;甘涼清熱A treatment method to use heat-clearing and fluid-generating medicines. It is indicated for fire heat consuming fluids or internal heat due to yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2358清熱除蒸A treatment method to clear heat, reduce fire and eliminate bone-steaming sensation. It is indicated for conditions due to deficiency fire or bone- steaming sensation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2359理氣法Treatment methods to regulate qi activity
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2360理氣行滯;理氣導滯A treatment method to regulate qi and unblock stagnation. It is indicated for conditions due to qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2361疏肝理氣;疏肝解鬱A treatment method to soothe the liver, regulate qi, unblock stagnation and resolve depression. It is indicated for conditions due to liver qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2362疏肝利膽A treatment method to soothe liver qi and promote the flow of bile. It is indicated for conditions due to qi stagnation of the liver and gallbladder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2363宣肺通氣A treatment method to disperse lung qi. It is indicated for conditions due to pathogenic factors affecting the dispersing of lung qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2364行氣和胃;理氣和胃;理氣健胃;行氣健胃;行氣寬中A treatment method to regulate qi, unblock stagnation, harmonize the stomach and soothe the middle jiao. It is indicated for conditions due to stomach qi failing to descend or stomach qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2365理氣健脾A treatment method to regulate and supplement qi, unblock stagnation, and strengthen the spleen. It is indicated for conditions due to spleen failing to transport and transform, spleen deficiency with qi stagnation or worries damaging the spleen.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2366行氣降逆;順氣降逆A treatment method to circulate and down- regulate qi. It is indicated for conditions due to adverse ascending of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2367理氣消痞;行氣消痞;行氣散結;理氣散結A treatment method to regulate qi, unblock stagnation and thus resolve masses/nodules. It is indicated for conditions due to chronic qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2368理血法Treatment methods to regulate blood and restore normal blood circulation
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2369活血化瘀;活血祛瘀;活血散瘀;A treatment method to circulate blood and transform stasis. It is indicated for conditions due to blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2370化瘀清熱A treatment method to transform stasis and clear heat. It is indicated for blood stasis transforming into heat or heat-induced blood stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2371活血行滯;活血行氣A treatment method to circulate blood, resolve stasis, regulate qi and eliminate stagnation. It is indicated for blood stasis due to qi stagnation or qi stagnation due to blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2372活血消積;活血消癥A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and resolve masses. It is indicated for masses due to blood stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2373祛瘀生新;化瘀生新A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and regenerate new blood. It is indicated for blood stasis coupled with blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2374活血養血;和血養血;祛瘀養血A treatment method to circulate and nourish blood. It is indicated for conditions due to blood deficiency coupled with stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2375祛瘀通絡;化瘀通絡;行瘀通絡A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and unblock meridians. It is indicated for conditions due to blood stasis obstructing the meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2376化瘀利水A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, resolve water retention and drain dampness. It is indicated for conditions due to blood stasis and water retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2377化瘀消腫;祛瘀消腫;散瘀消腫;破瘀消腫A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and resolve swelling. It is indicated for haematoma.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2378活血舒筋;祛瘀舒筋A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, relax tendons and unblock meridians. It is indicated for conditions due to blood stasis affecting the tendons and meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2379活血祛風;活血搜風A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, eliminate wind and unblock meridians. It is indicated for conditions due to blood stasis with wind dryness or blood stasis with wind bi-impediment.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2380活血止痛;活血通絡止痛A treatment method to circulate blood, unblock meridians and alleviate pain. It is indicated for pain due to blood stasis obstructing the meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2381化瘀止血;祛瘀止血A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and stop bleeding. It is indicated for bleeding due to blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2382通絡下乳A treatment method to unblock meridians to increase lactation. It is indicated for insufficient lactation due to meridian obstruction.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2383和絡;通絡;活絡A treatment method to harmonize meridians using acupuncture, tuina, external therapies or herbal formulas. It is indicated for conditions caused by meridian obstruction.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2384通經止癢A treatment method to unblock meridians, harmonize blood and stop itching using herbal formulas or other therapies. It is indicated for itching due to obstruction of meridian qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2385活血調經;和血調經A treatment method to circulate blood, regulate qi and benefit menstruation. It is indicated for irregular menstruation due to disharmony between qi and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2386和血安胎A treatment method to circulate blood, regulate qi and quiet the fetus. It is indicated for threatened abortion due to disharmony between qi and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2387祛瘀下胎;化瘀下胎;化瘀催產;祛瘀催產A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and induce labour. It is indicated for difficult labour due to blood stasis and qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2388化瘀通腦A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and unblock brain collaterals. It is indicated for conditions due to stasis obstructing the brain collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2389化瘀宣肺A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and disperse lung qi. It is indicated for conditions due to stasis obstructing the lung collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2390化瘀寬胸A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, and soothe the chest and diaphragm. It is indicated for stasis obstructing the chest, diaphragm or subcostal region.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2391化瘀寬心A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis and unblock heart vessels. It is indicated for conditions due to heart blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2392化瘀和胃A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, harmonize the stomach, and soothe the spleen and stomach. It is indicated for stasis obstructing the stomach collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2393化瘀養胃A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, nourish the stomach and harmonize the spleen and stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to stomach deficiency with blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2394化瘀疏肝A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, soothe the liver and harmonize collaterals. It is indicated for conditions due to liver blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2395化瘀養肝A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, tonify blood and nourish the liver. It is indicated for conditions due to liver deficiency with blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2396化瘀理脾A treatment method to circulate blood, transform stasis, strengthen the spleen and harmonize the spleen and stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to blood stasis affecting the spleen meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2397祛濕法Methods to disperse and transform dampness with aromatic medicines
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2398辟穢化濁;芳香化濁;辟穢泄濁;芳香泄濁A treatment method to transform turbidity and repel filth with aromatic medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to filth, turbidity and dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2399利濕化濁;祛濕化濁A treatment method to induce urination to transform turbid dampness. It is indicated for conditions due to dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2400宣散濕邪;宣散濕濁A treatment method to disperse turbid dampness with aromatic, pungent medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to dampness binding the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2401行氣化濕;理氣化濕A treatment method to regulate qi, unblock stagnation and transform dampness with aromatic medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to dampness obstructing the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2402化濕和營;燥濕和營A treatment method to transform dampness with aromatic medicines and harmonize between the Ying nutrients and Wei-defence. It is indicated for conditions due to dampness affecting the surface of the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2403化濕和中;化濕醒脾;化濕健脾;化濕運脾A treatment method to transform turbid dampness to strengthen the spleen and harmonize the stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to dampness affecting the spleen and stomach or spleen deficiency coupled with dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2404健脾化濕;扶脾化濕;扶脾祛濕;健脾祛濕A treatment method to tonify spleen qi to transform turbid phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to spleen deficiency coupled with dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2405淡滲分利;淡滲祛濕A treatment method to resolve dampness by inducing urination with medicines that are bland in taste. It is indicated for conditions due to internal retention of water dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2406寬中利濕;寬中化濕A treatment method to transform turbid dampness to strengthen the spleen and harmonize the stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to spleen deficiency coupled with dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2407清心利濕;清心利水A treatment method to induce urination and clear heart fire. It is indicated for exuberance of heart fire coupled with water dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2408清膽利濕A treatment method to clear gallbladder heat and transform dampness. It is indicated for damp heat in the gallbladder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2409燥濕行氣;燥濕行滯A treatment method to regulate qi, unblock stagnation and dry dampness. It is indicated for conditions due to qi stagnation coupled with dampness retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2410燥濕和胃;燥濕和中A treatment method to dry dampness with pungent, dry medicines and harmonize the stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to dampness obstructing the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2411祛風燥濕;疏風燥濕;疏風化濕;祛風化濕A treatment method to remove wind and dry dampness. It is indicated for conditions due to wind dampness affecting the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2412散寒除濕;散寒祛濕;散寒燥濕;A treatment method to remove cold and eliminate dampness with pungent, warm medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to cold dampness affecting the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2413清熱祛濕;清熱除濕A treatment method to clear heat and eliminate dampness. It is indicated for conditions due to damp heat accumulation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2414清利三焦;清化三焦;清化三焦濕熱;清理三焦濕熱A treatment method to combine heat-clearing and dampness-resolving medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to damp heat diffusing over the three jiao.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2415清熱燥濕解毒;泄熱燥濕解毒;泄熱化濕解毒;清熱化濕解毒A treatment method to clear heat, transform dampness and remove toxins. It is indicated for conditions due to toxic damp heat accumulation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2416利水消腫A treatment method or formula to induce urination to resolve oedema. It is indicated for oedema.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2417除濕通絡;化濕通絡A treatment method to transform dampness and unblock collaterals. It is indicated for dampness obstructing the collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2418潤燥法Treatment methods to increase fluids to moisten dryness
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2419輕宣潤燥;輕宣外燥A treatment method to disperse lung qi, increase fluids and moisten dryness. It is indicated for external dryness affecting the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2420清熱潤燥A treatment method to clear heat, increase fluids and moisten dryness. It is indicated for conditions due to warm dryness damaging yin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2421清肺潤燥;清燥潤肺A treatment method to clear heat, disperse lung qi and moisten dryness. It is indicated for dryness affecting the lung, lung heat due to yin deficiency or lung dryness with stagnant heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2422滋陰潤燥;養陰潤燥A treatment method to nourish yin, clear heat, increase fluids and moisten dryness. It is indicated for internal dryness due to yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2423養血潤燥;補血潤燥A treatment method to tonify blood, increase fluids and moisten dryness. It is indicated for blood dryness due to yin deficiency or blood deficiency with wind dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2424潤燥止渴A treatment method to nourish yin, increase fluids and alleviate thirst. It is indicated for conditions due to deficiency of yin fluids.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2425潤燥止咳;潤肺止咳A treatment method to nourish yin, moisten dryness and stop coughing. It is indicated for cough due to yin deficiency and lung dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2426潤燥解毒A treatment method to nourish yin, moisten dryness and remove toxins. It is indicated for conditions due to toxic dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2427增液通便;增水行舟A treatment method to nourish fluids, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. It is indicated for constipation due to large intestine dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2428補益法Treatment methods to tonify yin, yang, qi, blood and bodily fluids and reinforce the functions of the zang–fu organs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2429補氣;益氣;扶正益氣;扶正補氣A treatment method to tonify healthy qi. It is indicated for conditions due to qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2430補益心氣;補心益氣A treatment method to tonify qi and nourish the heart. It is indicated for conditions due to heart qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2431補益肺氣;補肺益氣A treatment method to tonify qi and benefit the lung. It is indicated for conditions due to lung qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2432補益中氣;補脾健胃;補中益氣A treatment method to tonify qi, strengthen the spleen and benefit the stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to qi deficiency of the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2433補益肝氣;補肝益氣A treatment method to tonify qi and nourish the liver. It is indicated for conditions due to liver qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2434補益腎氣;補腎益氣A treatment method to tonify the kidney and supplement qi. It is indicated for conditions due to kidney qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2435補益心肺;補心益肺A treatment method to tonify qi of the heart and lung. It is indicated for conditions due to qi deficiency of the heart and lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2436補脾益肺;培土生金A treatment method to tonify qi of the spleen and lung. It is indicated for conditions due to qi deficiency of the spleen and lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2437補益脾腎;補脾益腎A treatment method to tonify qi of the spleen and kidney. It is indicated for conditions due to qi deficiency of the spleen and kidney.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2438補氣固脫;益氣固脫A treatment method to greatly supplement vital qi. It is indicated for conditions due to collapse of vital qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2439補血A treatment method to supplement blood. It is indicated for conditions due to blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2440補血養心A treatment method to tonify blood and nourish the heart. It is indicated for conditions due to heart blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2441補血養肝A treatment method to tonify blood and nourish the liver. It is indicated for conditions due to liver blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2442補血固脫A treatment method to tonify blood and prevent collapse. It is indicated for conditions due to blood loss.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2443滋陰;滋補陰液A treatment method to nourish yin and supplement yin fluids with sweet, tonic food or medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2444滋補心陰;滋養心陰A treatment method to nourish heart yin. It is indicated for conditions due to heart yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2445滋補肺陰;滋養肺陰A treatment method to nourish yin and tonify the lung. It is indicated for conditions due to lung yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2446滋陰益胃;養陰益胃;養陰和胃;滋陰和胃;益胃生津A treatment method to nourish yin, generate fluids, supplement qi and benefit the stomach. It is indicated for stomach yin deficiency, qi and yin deficiency of the stomach or stomach dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2447滋補脾陰;滋養脾陰A treatment method to nourish yin and fortify the spleen. It is indicated for conditions due to spleen yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2448滋補肝陰;滋養肝陰A treatment method to nourish liver yin. It is indicated for conditions due to liver yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2449滋補腎陰;滋養腎陰A treatment method to nourish kidney yin. It is indicated for conditions due to kidney yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2450滋補心肺;滋養心肺A treatment method to nourish and supplement the heart and lung. It is indicated for qi and yin deficiency of the heart and lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2451滋陰清熱;養陰清熱A treatment method to nourish yin and clear heat. It is indicated for conditions due to (yin) deficiency heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2452補陽益氣;溫陽益氣A treatment method to combine yang-warming and qi-tonifying medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to yang qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2453補陽;壯陽;溫陽A treatment method to warm and tonify yang qi. It is indicated for conditions due to yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2454溫補心陽A treatment method to use warm-property medicines to tonify the heart and activate yang qi. It is indicated for conditions due to heart yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2455溫補肺陽A treatment method to warm yang and tonify the lung. It is indicated for conditions due to lung yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2456溫補脾陽;溫運脾陽A treatment method to warm yang and fortify the spleen. It is indicated for conditions due to spleen yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2457溫補胃陽;溫陽益胃A treatment method to warm yang and strengthen the stomach. It is indicated for conditions due to stomach yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2458溫補肝陽A treatment method to warm yang and tonify the liver. It is indicated for conditions due to liver yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2459溫補腎陽;溫補腎氣;溫腎壯陽A treatment method to warm yang and tonify the kidney. It is indicated for conditions due to kidney yang deficiency and kidney qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2460溫補心肺A treatment method to warm and tonify the heart and lung. It is indicated for yang deficiency of the heart and lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2461溫陽行氣;溫陽理氣A treatment method to warm yang, regulate qi and unblock stagnation. It is indicated for conditions due to yang deficiency and qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2462補益氣血;補氣養血A treatment method to tonify qi and blood. It is indicated for conditions due to deficiency of qi and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2463滋陰補陽;滋陰溫陽A treatment method to nourish yin and tonify yang. It is indicated for conditions due to deficiency of yin and yang.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2464益氣滋陰;益氣養陰;滋陰益氣;補精益髓;補腎益髓A treatment method to supplement qi and nourish yin. It is indicated for deficiency of qi and yin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2465補益精髓A treatment method to supplement essence and marrow with medicines that contain animal flesh and blood. It is indicated for kidney deficiency or essential qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2466補益心腎A treatment method to tonify the heart and benefit the kidney. It is indicated for yin/ yang deficiency of the heart and kidney, qi/ yin deficiency of the heart and kidney, and qi deficiency of the heart and kidney.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2467滋陰補血A treatment method to combine yin-nourishing and blood-tonifying medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to yin blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2468生氣於精A treatment method to tonify yin essence to transform into yang qi. It is indicated for conditions resulting from yang qi deficiency due to yin essence deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2469益氣固脫A treatment method to prevent life-threatening qi collapse following loss of blood/fluids with qi-supplementing and astringent medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2470溫裡法Treatment methods to warm and unblock the zang–fu organs and meridians, supplement yang and dissipate cold
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2471回陽;回陽急救A treatment method to greatly tonify yang qi. It is indicated for conditions due to yang depletion.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2472溫陽散寒;溫裡散寒A treatment method to warm and tonify yang qi and dissipate cold. It is indicated for cold retention due to yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2473溫經散寒;溫經祛寒A treatment method to warm yang, dissipate cold and unblock meridians. It is indicated for conditions due to cold retention in the meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2474散寒止痛A treatment method to stop pain by dissipating cold. It is indicated for pain due to cold retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2475祛暑法Treatment methods to remove summer heat
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2476祛暑清熱;滌暑清熱A treatment method to remove summer heat. It is indicated for conditions due to summer heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2477祛暑解表;解表清暑A treatment method to clear summer heat and release the exterior. It is indicated for summer heat attacking the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2478清暑解毒A treatment method to clear summer heat and transform dampness. It is indicated for conditions due to accumulation of summer heat and dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2479祛暑利濕;清暑利濕;清暑化濕;祛暑化濕A treatment method to clear summer heat and transform dampness. It is indicated for conditions due to internal retention of summer heat and dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2480清暑益氣A treatment method to clear summer heat, tonify qi and generate fluids. It is indicated for conditions due to summer heat damaging bodily fluids.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2481清心滌暑A treatment method to clear the heart and remove summer heat. It is indicated for summer heat blocking the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2482清暑宣肺A treatment method to clear summer heat and disperse lung qi. It is indicated for cough or haemoptysis due to summer heat damaging the lung collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2483治風法Treatment methods to dispel external wind or calm down the internal wind
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2484疏散風邪;疏散外風A treatment method to remove wind and release the exterior. It is indicated for conditions due to wind attacking the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2485平肝熄風;鎮肝熄風A treatment method to use formulas that contain heavy medicinal minerals to submerge liver yang and stop wind. It is indicated for conditions due to liver yang transforming into wind or sudden hyperactivity of liver yang.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2486平肝潛陽A treatment method to use heavy medicinal minerals to soothe the liver and subdue yang. It is indicated for conditions due to hyperactivity of liver yang.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2487熄風解痙;熄風定痙;鎮痙熄風A treatment method to stop wind and relieve convulsions. It is indicated for convulsions due to internal stirring of liver wind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2488祛痰法Treatment methods to resolve phlegm fluids or nodules in the zang–fu organs, meridians, cutaneous membrane and limbs/joints
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2489宣肺化痰;宣肺祛痰;豁痰宣肺A treatment method to combine medicines to disperse lung qi and transform phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to turbid phlegm obstructing the lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2490燥濕化痰;祛濕化痰;化痰除濕;豁痰燥濕A treatment method to dry dampness and transform phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to phlegm dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2491清熱化痰;清熱祛痰;清化熱痰A treatment method to combine medicines that clear heat and transform phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to heat phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2492潤燥化痰;潤肺化痰;潤化燥痰A treatment method to generate fluids, moisten dryness and transform phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to dry phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2493溫化寒痰;溫陽化痰A treatment method to warm yang, remove cold and transform phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to cold phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2494祛風化痰;治風化痰A treatment method to combine medicines to remove wind and transform phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to wind phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2495理氣化痰;行氣化痰;行氣祛痰;理氣祛痰A treatment method to combine medicines to regulate qi, unblock stagnation and transform phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to qi stagnation with phlegm retention or phlegm qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2496散寒化飲A treatment method to dissipate cold and transform water retention using pungent warm medicines. It is indicated for conditions due to internal retention of cold fluid.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2497瀉肺逐飲A treatment method to combine medicines to transform fluid retention and drain the lung. It is indicated for conditions due to fluid retention affecting the lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2498溫陽化飲;溫化寒飲;溫化痰飲A treatment method to warm yang, transform phlegm and eliminate fluid retention using pungent warm medicines. It is indicated for conditions resulting from fluid retention due to yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2499化痰消食A treatment method to combine medicines to transform phlegm and promote digestion. It is indicated for conditions due to phlegm-food stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2500祛痰化瘀A treatment method to combine medicines to eliminate phlegm and transform stasis. It is indicated for conditions due to phlegm combined with stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2501化痰散結;化痰破結;滌痰破結;滌痰散結;祛痰軟堅;豁痰軟堅A treatment method to combine medicines to transform phlegm, eliminate masses and soften hardness. It is indicated for phlegm nodules.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2502化痰消癭;化痰消瘤A treatment method to transform phlegm, resolve goitre and disperse nodules. It is indicated for goitre due to phlegm nodules.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2503祛痰宣痹A treatment method to unblock bi-impediment by eliminating turbid phlegm. It is indicated for conditions due to turbid phlegm retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2504清熱祛痰化瘀A treatment method to clear heat, eliminate phlegm and transform stasis. It is indicated for phlegm heat intertwined with stasis or phlegm stasis transforming into heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2505祛痰殺蟲A treatment method to combine medicines to eliminate phlegm and kill parasites. It is indicated for conditions due to phlegm mixed with parasites.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2506祛痰理氣解毒A treatment method to eliminate stasis, regulate qi and remove toxins. It is indicated for toxic phlegm retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2507開竅法Treatment methods to open the orifice and refresh the mind
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2508開竅通閉;通竅開閉A treatment method to open the orifices, refresh the mind and unblock impediments. It is indicated for conditions due to pathogenic factors misting the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2509清熱開竅;泄熱開竅A treatment method to clear heat, reduce fire, open the orifices and refresh the mind. It is indicated for conditions due to heat blocking the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2510寧心開竅;寧神開竅A treatment method to nourish the heart and settle the mind. It is indicated for cardiac shock, shock from heavy blood loss or unconsciousness due to fear/fright damaging the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2511芳香開竅;芳香通竅;辟穢開竅;辟穢通竅A treatment method to unblock impediment and open the orifices with aromatic medicines. It is indicated for unconsciousness due to turbidity blocking the pericardium.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2512散寒開竅;散寒通竅;散寒通閉;散寒開閉;辛溫開竅;辛溫通竅A treatment method to warm yang, dissipate cold and open the orifices with pungent, warm medicines. It is indicated for cold-induced shock or unconsciousness due to cold retention and qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2513利濕開竅;利濕通竅;化濕開竅;化濕通竅A treatment method to transform dampness and open the orifices. It is indicated for turbid phlegm misting the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2514化痰開竅;祛痰開竅;滌痰開竅;豁痰開竅A treatment method to transform turbid phlegm and open the orifices. It is indicated for phlegm- induced shock or phlegm misting the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2515祛痰化濕開竅A treatment method to eliminate phlegm, transform dampness and open the orifices. It is indicated for phlegm dampness disturbing the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2516搜風祛痰開竅A treatment method to remove wind, eliminate phlegm and open the orifices. It is indicated for wind phlegm disturbing the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2517祛熱開竅A treatment method to clear summer heat, circulate qi and open the orifices. It is indicated for summer heat blocking the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2518消石開閉A treatment method to resolve stones and circulate qi. It is indicated for stones blocking the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2519解毒開閉A treatment method to use medicines or formulas that remove toxins. It is indicated for epidemic toxins blocking the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2520解毒開肺A treatment method to remove toxins and disperse lung qi. It is indicated for toxic heat blocking the lung or measles virus blocking the lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2521驅蟲法Treatment methods to kill or repel intestinal parasites
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2522驅蛔殺蟲A treatment method to repel and kill roundworms. It is indicated for conditions due to intestinal worms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2523健脾驅蟲;補脾驅蟲A treatment method to combine medicines to reinforce the spleen and repel parasitic worms. It is indicated for spleen deficiency coupled with retention of parasitic worms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2524殺蟲消疳;殺蟲消積A treatment method to kill parasitic worms and improve malnutrition. It is indicated for malnutrition due to retention of parasitic worms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2525祛風殺蟲A treatment method to remove wind and kill parasitic worms. It is indicated for conditions due to toxic worms or wind affecting the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2526殺蟲寧神A treatment method to kill worms, calm the mind, alleviate pain and stop seizures. It is indicated for pork tapeworm affecting the brain.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2527安神法Treatment methods to calm/settle the mind and alleviate palpitations
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2528重鎮安神;潛鎮安神A treatment method to use heavy medicinal minerals to submerge yang and settle the mind. It is indicated for insomnia due to yang hyperactivity.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2529安神定志;安神定悸;寧心定志;寧心定悸A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors and nourish the heart. It is indicated for severe palpitations, insomnia, poor memory and panic.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2530養心安神;補心安神A treatment method to reinforce the heart and nourish blood. It is indicated for palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory and panic due to heart deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2531養血安神A treatment method to tonify blood and nourish the heart. It is indicated for palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory and panic due to heart blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2532益腎寧神A treatment method to tonify kidney essence. It is indicated for palpitations or insomnia due to fear disturbing the mind qi or disharmony between the heart and kidney.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2533益氣安神;益氣定神A treatment method to tonify qi, nourish the heart and calm the mind. It is indicated for restlessness due to heart qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2534滋陰安神;養陰安神A treatment method to nourish heart yin and calm the mind. It is indicated for restlessness due to heart yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2535和中安神;和胃安神A treatment method to promote digestion, harmonize the stomach and calm the mind. It is indicated for insomnia due to stomach discomfort.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2536解毒安神A treatment method to remove toxins, transform turbidity and calm the mind. It is indicated for toxic turbidity disturbing the mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2537解鬱安神A treatment method to relieve stagnation, regulate qi and calm the mind. It is indicated for grief affecting the mind due to depression.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2538安神止癢A treatment method to nourish blood and calm the mind. It is indicated for itching or restlessness due to yin blood failing to nourish the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2539鎮驚安神;鎮心安神A treatment method to calm the mind with heavy medicinal minerals. It is indicated for fear/fright disturbing the mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2540消導法Treatment methods to promote digestion to eliminate stagnation, disperse masses and soften hardness
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2541消食導滯;消食化滯A treatment method to promote digestion and resolve stagnation. It is indicated for food retention in the stomach and intestines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2542清熱導滯;泄熱導滯A treatment method to combine medicines to promote digestion, resolve stagnation and clear heat. It is indicated for stomach heat due to food retention or food retention in the stomach and intestines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2543消痞化積A treatment method to promote digestion and transform stagnation. It is indicated for masses or distension due to food retention and qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2544軟堅散結;軟堅消結;軟堅消癭;軟堅消癥;軟堅消腫A treatment method to circulate qi, move blood, soften hardness and dissipate masses. It is indicated for goitre or masses due to qi stagnation and blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2545消石導滯A treatment method to resolve stones, circulate qi and promote bowel movements. It is indicated for stones obstructing the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2546固澀法Treatment methods to secure qi, blood, fluids and essence from consumption
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2547固表止汗;固表斂汗;斂汗固表A treatment method to secure the exterior to stop sweating. It is indicated for spontaneous sweating due to insecure Wei-defensive qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2548斂肺止咳A treatment method to tonify and astringe lung qi to stop coughing. It is indicated for cough due to lung qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2549斂肺平喘A treatment method to tonify and astringe lung qi to alleviate panting. It is indicated for fast breathing due to lung qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2550澀腸止瀉;固腸止瀉A treatment method to astringe the intestine to stop diarrhoea. It is indicated for chronic diarrhoea.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2551澀精止遺A treatment method to astringe and secure the kidney essence to stop seminal emissions. It is indicated for nocturnal emissions or spermatorrhoea.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2552固經止血A treatment method to astringe menses to stop bleeding. It is indicated for heavy menstruation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2553固攝止血;攝血止血A treatment method to astringe and secure blood to stop bleeding. It is indicated for bleeding due to qi failing to keep blood within the vessels.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2554固沖止帶;固腎止帶;固澀止帶A treatment method to tonify the kidney and secure Chong and Ren meridians to stop vaginal discharges. It is indicated for vaginal discharges due to kidney deficiency and insecurity of the Chong and Ren meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2555固腎安胎A treatment method to tonify kidney qi to secure the fetus. It is indicated for threatened abortion due to kidney deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2556止血安胎A treatment method to stop bleeding and secure the fetus.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2557固澀斂乳;固澀攝乳;補氣斂乳;固澀攝乳;補氣攝乳A treatment method to tonify qi and astringe breast milk. It is indicated for spontaneous flow of breast milk due to qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2558固攝斂淚;收斂止淚A treatment method to tonify qi and stop lacrimation. It is indicated for spontaneous flow of tears due to qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2559固脬止遺;固脬止尿;固脬止淋;補氣固脬A treatment method to tonify kidney qi to secure the urinary bladder. It is indicated for enuresis or urinary incontinence due to kidney qi insecurity.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2560補氣固攝;益氣固攝A treatment method to tonify qi to facilitate its securing function. It is indicated for conditions due to qi failing to secure blood, fluids or essence, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2561固護陰液;斂陰固脫A treatment method to astringe and nourish yin fluids. It is indicated for exhaustion of yin fluids.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2562溫陽固脫;溫澀固脫A treatment method to warm yang, tonify qi and prevent collapse. It is indicated for yang qi failure.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2563升提固澀;升清固澀A treatment method to combine medicines to supplement, lift and astringe qi. It is indicated for qi failing to secure blood, fluid or essence, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2564補腎固澀;固攝下元A treatment method to tonify kidney qi and facilitate its securing function. It is indicated for kidney qi insecurity.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2565治癰瘍法Treatment methods to resolve superficial or suppurative skin conditions
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2566解毒散癰A treatment method to remove toxins and resolve sores or ulcers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2567解毒消腫;化毒消腫;化毒散結;解毒散結A treatment method to remove toxins, resolve sores/ulcers and eliminate swelling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2568清熱排膿A treatment method to clear heat, remove toxins and drain the pus of sores or ulcers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2569祛腐生肌;去腐生肌A treatment method to eliminate dead tissues, regenerate flesh and speed up wound healing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2570消癰散癤A treatment method to resolve swelling, remove toxins and eliminate boils.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2571燥濕斂瘡A treatment method to dry dampness, regenerate flesh and speed up ulcerative wound healing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2572清解餘毒;清透伏邪A treatment method to clear heat and remove hidden toxins.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2573斂瘡止痛A treatment method to alleviate pain and speed up ulcerative wound healing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2574以毒攻毒A treatment method to remove toxins with poisonous medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2575提膿拔毒A treatment method to drain pus through therapies or formulas to draw out pus and toxin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2576提膿祛腐A treatment method to drain pus and eliminate dead tissues through therapies or formulas to draw pus and remove putridity.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2577治五官法Treatment methods for problems of the eyes, noses lips, tongue and ears
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2578明目A treatment method to remove wind, clear heat, cool blood, transform stasis, nourish blood, supplement qi, nourish yin, strengthen the spleen and tonify the liver and kidney to remove pathogenic factors, reinforce anti-pathogenic qi and benefit the eyes. It is indicated for blurred vision.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2579通耳;利耳A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors, reinforce anti-pathogenic qi and benefit the ears.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2580通鼻A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors, reinforce anti-pathogenic qi and benefit the nose.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2581利咽A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors, reinforce anti-pathogenic qi and benefit the throat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2582開音A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors, reinforce anti-pathogenic qi and restore the voice. It is indicated for hoarseness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2583固齒A treatment method to remove pathogenic factors, reinforce anti-pathogenic qi, secure the teeth and moisten the gums.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2584其他治法
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2585壯水制陽;滋陰抑陽A treatment method to nourish yin fluids to contain hyperactivity of yang qi. It is indicated for hyperactivity of yang due to yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2586益火消陰;壯陽消陰A treatment method to warm and reinforce yang qi to dissipate yin cold. It is indicated for yin cold due to yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2587引火歸原;導龍入海A treatment method to reinforce kidney yang and combine medicines that enter meridians to astringe floating yang qi, i.e. to guide kidney yang into kidney yin. It is indicated for decline of vital fire or floating of deficiency yang.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2588和營生新A treatment method to harmonize between the Ying nutrients and blood, circulate blood, regenerate new blood and flesh, and speed up wound healing. It is indicated for delayed wound healing due to blood stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2589宣通三焦A treatment method to regulate qi, eliminate pathogenic factors and unblock the three jiao. It is indicated for pathogenic factors impairing the qi flow of the three jiao.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2590交通心腎A treatment method to nourish kidney yin, astringe kidney yang, reduce heart fire and calm the heart mind to submerge yang and coordinate between the heart and kidney. It is indicated for conditions due to disharmony between the heart fire and kidney water.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2591清利頭目A treatment method to clear heat, reduce fire, submerge yang and clear the head and eyes. It is indicated for headache, eye pain and dizziness due to upward flaming of fire heat or hyperactivity of yang qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2592滑利竅道A treatment method to lubricate and unblock orifices. It is indicated for dry orifices due to insufficiency of yin fluids.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2593寬胸利膈A treatment method to eliminate pathogenic factors, regulate qi, lift yang, and down-regulate turbidity to soothe the chest and diaphragm. It is indicated for chest stuffiness, distension, fullness and tightness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2594續筋接骨A treatment method to use tuina or other therapies to repair the broken sinews or bones. It is indicated for sinew or bone injuries.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2595強筋壯骨A treatment method to strengthen the sinews or bones through exercise or taking medicine. It is indicated for weak sinews/bones due to heredity, trauma or chronic diseases.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2596散結;軟堅A treatment method to eliminate phlegm, regulate qi, break stasis and unblock collaterals to soften hardness, disperses nodules and resolve masses. It is indicated for masses, lumps or swelling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2597佐金平木A treatment method to disperse the lung (metal) and inhibit the liver (wood). It is indicated for migratory pain in the subcostal region, cough or panting due to hyperactivity of liver yang and failure of lung qi to disperse and descend.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2598益火生土A treatment method to warm and reinforce the vital fire to supplement the transportation and transformation of the spleen (earth). It is indicated for early morning diarrhoea due to decline of the vital fire and spleen yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2599金水相生A treatment method to tonify the kidney and nourish the lung for lung deficiency and kidney deficiency, since the lung (metal) and kidney (water) mutually support physiologically and mutually affect pathologically.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2600培土制水A treatment method to tonify the spleen (earth) to restrain overflow of water dampness. It is indicated for oedema or diarrhoea due to spleen deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2601瀉南補北A treatment method to reduce heart fire and reinforce kidney water. The south here refers to heart fire, whereas the north refers to kidney water.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#26023.3 藥物治療類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2603中藥類Knowledge about the concept of Chinese medicines, the basic theories as well as the origin, production, processing, property, actions and indications of medicines
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2604中藥Medicines to prevent, treat and diagnose diseases under the guidance of Chinese medical theories.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2605中藥學The study of basic theories, origin, production, processing, property, actions, indications and application of Chinese medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2606本草An ancient term for Chinese medicine, mainly referring to medicinal plants.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2607草藥Regional herbal medicines that may not be recorded in major books on materia medica; however, they are an integral part of Chinese medicine.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2608中藥材Raw materials include medicinal plants, animals and minerals that can be prepared into pieces, extracts or Chinese patent medicine.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2609道地藥材High-quality Chinese medicines produced in specific geographical areas.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2610飲片Prepared herbal pieces that can be used directly in clinical use or preparation production.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2611配方顆粒A new dosage form with standardized specification, dosage and quality manufactured through extracting, separating, condensing, drying, granulating or packaging.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2612炮製A sequence of medicinal processing techniques to make materia medica into prepared pieces or different dosage forms. These techniques are adopted according to theories of Chinese medicine and medicinal properties.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2613修治;修制The preliminary processing method of Chinese medicines, including purification, crushing and cutting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2614純淨處理A method to remove dust, impurities and clean medicines by picking, selecting, sieving, scraping and brushing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2615粉碎處理A method to grind medicines by pounding, grinding, filing and crushing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2616切制處理A method to cut medicines into pieces, blocks, threads or segments for preparation, drying, storage and weighing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2617水制A processing method to use water or other liquid auxiliary materials, including washing, bleaching, soaking, refining with water, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2618潤;悶;伏A method to moisten and soften medicines with water or other liquids before cutting, including water spraying, washing, soaking, infiltrating, drying, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2619水飛A method to obtain extremely fine medicinal powder in water.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2620A method to soak medicines in static or running water for a period of time and exchange water regularly to remove the fishy smell, salt or toxic ingredients.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2621火制A processing method to use heat or fire, including frying, roasting, calcining, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2622A method to stir fry medicines in a pot to a certain temperature degree, including plain frying or frying with adjuvants.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2623清炒A method to fry without adjuvants. According to the temperature, plain stir-frying is divided into fried yellow, scorch fry and charcoaled fry.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2624輔料These include liquid materials such as alcohol, vinegar or honey and non-liquid materials such as starch, sugar or salt. The stir-fry method involves medicines and solid materials. These include stir- frying with bran, rice, soil, sand, talcum powder or clamshell powder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2625A method to use liquid adjuvants to stir-fry medicines to change the medicinal property, reinforce the efficacy and reduce side-effects. The excipients include wine, vinegar, salt, ginger, honey or oil.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2626A method to calcine medicines directly or indirectly with a strong fire to fully extract the active ingredients and achieve maximal efficacy.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2627A method to wrap medicines with water-mixed flour or wet paper, placed in the heat of the ash, or heated with oil-absorbent paper separated from the drug barrier so that the medicine is turned from raw to cooked.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2628水火共制A processing method to wrap medicines with wet tissue and place into fire or isolate with oil- absorbing sheets.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2629A method to heat medicines with water or liquid excipients.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2630A method to steam or heat with water.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2631A method to blanch in boiling water and take out immediately for drying process.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2632A method to calcine medicines and place into cold water or liquid excipient quickly for easy crushing and absorption.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2633中藥變質Physical or chemical changes in Chinese medicines due to inappropriate care in transportation or storage. These changes include mildew, worm-eaten, discolouration, flavour reversion, oiliness or air-slake and can directly affect the medicinal quality, efficacy and safety.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2634中藥不良反應These include side-effects or toxic reactions. Following the standard dosage, side-effects of Chinese medicines are often mild and can resolve spontaneously without treatment. Toxic reactions are often caused by overdose or prolonged use of poisonous materia medica, and can do substantial damage to the organs and functions.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2635藥物偏性Peculiar features and actions of medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2636中藥性能The core part of essential theories on Chinese medicines. These include four properties, five flavours, ascending/floating, descending/sinking, meridian tropism and toxicity.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2637中藥性狀Physical or chemical characteristics of Chinese medicines, including their shape, colour, odour, taste and properties.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2638四氣五味The basic properties and flavours of Chinese medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2639四氣;四性The four basic properties of medicines—cold, hot, warmth, and coolness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2640溫熱藥Medicines to remove or alleviate cold-induced disorders.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2641寒涼藥Medicines to remove or alleviate heat-induced disorders.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2642平性藥Medicines with no obvious property of cold or heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2643辛味Medicines with a pungent flavour act to disperse/ circulate qi and move blood. They are indicated for exterior pattern, qi stagnation and blood stasis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2644苦味Medicines with a bitter flavour act to unblock, purge the intestine, dry dampness, clear fire and benefit yin. They are indicated for fire heat, dampness, adverse flow of qi and fire hyperactivity due to yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2645甘味Medicines with a sweet flavour act to tonify, harmonize the middle jiao and relieve spasm. They are indicated for deficiency pattern, disharmony between the spleen and stomach, spasm, pain, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2646酸味Medicines with a sour flavour act to astringe and secure. They are indicated for sweating (due to deficiency), diarrhoea, frequent urination, enuresis, bleeding, etc. Some sour-flavoured medicines can generate fluids, calm worms and stop pain.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2647澀味Medicines with an astringent flavour act to astringe and secure. They are indicated for sweating (due to deficiency), diarrhoea, frequent urination, enuresis, bleeding, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2648鹹味Medicines with a salty flavour act to purge the intestine, promote bowel movements and soften masses. They are indicated for constipation, goitre, scrofula, phlegm nodules and masses.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2649淡味Medicines with a bland flavour act to drain dampness and promote urination. They are indicated for oedema, dysuria and leg swelling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2650辛甘化陽The combination of a pungent and sweet flavour engenders a dispersing, outward and yang- assisting function. This includes a single medicine with both flavours or combined pungent and sweet medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2651酸甘化陰The combination of a sour and sweet flavour engenders a fluid-generating, inward and astringing function. This includes a single medicinal with both flavours or combined sour and sweet medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2652辛開苦降The combination of a pungent and bitter flavour allows for dispersal of obstruction and the descent of qi. This includes a single medicine with both flavours or combined pungent and bitter medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2653升降浮沉The four cardinal directionalities of medicines: ascending, descending, sinking and floating. These four directions are associated with the weight, property, preparation and combination of medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2654升浮藥Medicines to lift yang, release the exterior, induce vomiting, open the orifices, etc. They tend to go upward and outward.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2655沉降藥Medicines to purge the intestine, resolve water retention, submerge yang and astringe. They tend to go inward and downward.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2656歸經The ability of medicines to access a channel/ meridian. Meridian affinity is based on the theories on zang–fu organs and meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2657引經報使A property that medicines have special role for certain zang–fu organs or meridians and can guide other medicines to reach the affected meridians and body parts.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2658引經藥Medicines with the ability to guide other ingredients of a formula to access a particular channel/meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2659配伍The combination, according to Chinese medicine theory, of two or more medicines to achieve a pre- determined clinical outcome.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2660七情和合Compatibility methods of Chinese medicines, including the using of a single medicine, mutual reinforcement, mutual assistance, mutual restraint, mutual suppression, mutual inhibition and mutual opposition.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2661單行Use a single medicine alone to treat a disorder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2662相須Use two medicines sharing similar properties in combination to reinforce each other’s action.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2663相使Use two or more medicines sharing common efficacies in combination, one being the principal medicine while the others play a subsidiary role to reinforce the action of the principal one.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2664相畏When two medicines are used in combination, the toxic or side-effects of one medicine can be reduced or eliminated by the other.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2665相殺When two medicines are used in combination, one medicine can reduce or eliminate the toxic or side- effects of the other.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2666相惡When two medicines are used in combination, the positive effects of one medicine can be reduced or eliminated by the other.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2667相反When two medicines are used in combination, their toxic or side-effects can be produced or enhanced.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2668配伍禁忌Combination of some medicines can reduce the curative effect, produce or enhance toxic or side- effects and/or affect the safety of medicines. These combinations should be avoided. Specifically, there are eighteen antagonisms and nineteen incompatibilities.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2669十八反One of the contraindicated combinations of Chinese medicines. These include: Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) is antagonistic to Da Ji (Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis), Yuan Hua (Flos Genkwa), Gan Sui (Radix Euphorbiae Kansui) and Hai Zao (Sargassum); Wu Tou (Radix Aconiti) is antagonistic to Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae), Gua Lou (Fructus Trichosanthis), Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Bai Lian (Radix Ampelopsis) and Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae); and Li Lu (Radix Veratri Nigri) is antagonistic to Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng), Sha Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae), Dan Shen (Radix Adenophorae), Ku Shen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis), Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae), Xi Xin (Herba Asari) and Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2670十九畏One of the contraindicated combinations of Chinese medicines. These include: Liu Huang (sulfur) is incompatible with Pu Xiao (crude sodium sulfate), Shui Yin (mercury) with Pi Shuang (arsenic trioxide),Lang Du (Radix Euphorbiae Ebracteolatae) Mi Tuo Seng (litharge), Ba Dou (Semen Crotonis) with Qian Niu (Semen Pharbitidis), Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophylli) with Yu Jin (Radix Curcumae), Ya Xiao (crystalline sodium sulfate) with San Leng (Rhizoma Sparganii), Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti) and Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kuznezoffi) with Xi Jiao (Cornu Rhinoceri), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) with Wu Ling Zhi (with Faeces Trogopterorum), and Guan Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi) with Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2671證候用藥禁忌;病證用藥禁忌Medicines that may aggravate medical conditions should be avoided.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2672妊娠用藥禁忌Medicines that are absolutely contraindicated to use or used with caution during pregnancy. Absolutely contraindicated medicines are toxic, harsh or abortive. Medicines to circulate blood, move qi, and drain downward, and warm, pungent medicines to warm the interior should be used with caution.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2673服藥食忌Food that should be avoided while taking medication.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2674湯液A liquid made by decocting prepared pieces of Chinese medicines in water.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2675煎藥法The decoction of Chinese medicine involves the pot, water, heat control, and decocting method.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2676煎藥火候This includes the heat intensity and decocting duration. It includes quick (strong) fire and slow (mild) fire. Generally, a quick fire is used to boil and then reduced to mild fire (a simmering heat) to maintain the temperature.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2677文火;慢火;微火A mild and slow fire to maintain the temperature in decocting Chinese medicine after boiling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2678武火;急火;緊火A strong and quick fire in decocting Chinese medicine.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2679先煎A method for insoluble minerals, rocks or shells that require a long time to decoct. These ingredients need to be ground and decocted 30–60 minutes first before placing into the rest of the decoction. Toxic medicines need to decoct first for 60–120 minutes before placing into the rest of the decoction to reduce their toxicity.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2680另煎;另燉A method to decoct some medicines separately (2–3 hours), usually precious medicines, to ensure that the ingredients remain active.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2681沖服A method to pour the medicine directly into water or other boiling liquid. Valuable medicines need to be ground into fine powder first.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2682泡服;焗服A method to soak medicines in hot water or decoctions for half an hour and then take the medication after removing the dregs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2683煎湯代水A method to decoct some ingredients separately and then use the decoction instead of water to decoct the rest of the ingredients. This method has two purposes: 1) to prevent the separately decocted ingredients causing the decoction to appear cloudy or muddy; 2) applies to ingredients that are light in weight, big in dosage and volume, and strong in water absorption.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2684解表藥Medicines to release the exterior. They are indicated for exterior pattern. Based on the property and actions, these medicines are further categorized into two types: medicines to remove wind and dissipate cold and medicines to remove wind and clear heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2685辛溫解表藥;發散風寒藥Medicines that are pungent in flavour and warm in property. They mainly act to remove wind and dissipate cold and are indicated for wind cold exterior pattern. Some medicines can also remove wind, alleviate itching, relieve pain, stop coughing, promote urination to resolve oedema, and heal sores/ulcers. These medicines can be used for wind cold-induced itchy rashes, cough, oedema, sores/ulcers, and bi-impediment due to wind and dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2686辛涼解表藥;發散風熱藥Medicines that are pungent in flavour and cool in property. They mainly act to remove wind and clear heat and are indicated for wind heat exterior pattern. Some medicines can also clear the head/ eyes, benefit the throat, promote skin eruption and stop coughing. These medicines can be used for wind heat-induced red, swollen and painful eyes, red, swollen throat, inhibited skin eruption, and cough due to wind heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2687清熱藥Medicines to clear interior heat. They are indicated for interior heat pattern. Based on the property and actions, these medicines are further categorized into five types: medicines to clear heat/fire, medicines to clear heat and dry dampness, medicines to clear heat and cool blood, and medicines to clear deficiency heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2688清熱瀉火藥Medicines that are bitter or sweet in flavour and cold in nature. They are mainly indicated for excess heat in the qi phase and fire heat in the zang–fu organs, including lung heat, stomach fire, heart fire or liver fire.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2689清熱燥濕藥Medicines that are bitter in flavour and cold in property. They mainly act to clear heat and dry dampness and are indicated for damp heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2690清熱涼血藥Medicines that are sweet, bitter or salty in flavour and cold in property. They are mainly indicated for excess heat in the Ying nutrients and blood phases. Some medicines can also nourish yin and engender fluids. These medicines can be used for yin deficiency causing damage to fluids.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2691清熱解毒藥Medicines that are bitter in flavour and cold in property. They mainly act to clear heat and remove toxins and are therefore indicated for conditions due to toxic heat. Some medicines can also be used for snake bite or cancer.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2692清虛熱藥Medicine that are cold/cool in property. They mainly act to clear deficiency heat and alleviate bone-steaming sensation. They are indicated for internal heat due to yin deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2693瀉下藥Medicines to produce bowel movements. They are indicated for constipation or difficulty passing of stools. Based on the property and actions, these medicines are further categorized into three types: draining purgative medicines, moistening purgative medicines and drastic purgative medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2694攻下藥Medicines that are bitter in flavour and cold in property. They have strong effect in promoting bowel movements and clearing fire/heat. These medicines are indicated for constipation due to excess heat and retention of dry faeces.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2695潤下藥Medicines that are sweet in flavour and oily in quality. They mainly act to moisten the intestine, soften faeces and promote bowel movements. They are indicated for constipation due to exhaustion of fluids, yin deficiency or blood deficiency resulting from ageing, a weak constitution, chronic disease and childbirth.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2696峻下逐水藥Medicines that are bitter in flavour and cold in property. These medicines often have a drastic effect and can cause severe diarrhoea and relieve retained water. They are indicated for oedema, pleural effusion, ascites, or panting due to phlegm- fluid retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2697祛風濕藥Medicines to eliminate wind, resolve dampness and alleviate pain. They are indicated for bi-impediment patterns. Based on the bi-impediment category and medicinal property, these medicines are further categorized into three types: medicines to remove wind and resolve dampness; medicines to remove wind, clear heat and resolve dampness; and medicines to remove wind, resolve dampness and strengthen tendons and bones.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2698化濕藥;芳香化濕藥Medicines that are aromatic in smell and dry in property. They mainly act to transform dampness and benefit the spleen. These medicines are indicated for dampness affecting the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2699利水滲濕藥Medicines to unblock the water passage and drain water dampness. They are indicated for internal retention of water dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2700溫裡藥;祛寒藥Medicines to warm the interior and dissipate cold. They are indicated for interior cold pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2701理氣藥Medicines to regulate qi activity. They are indicated for qi stagnation and adverse flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2702消食藥Medicines to promote digestion and transform food stagnation. They are indicated for disorders due to food stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2703驅蟲藥Medicines to expel or kill parasites. They are indicated for intestinal parasites.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2704止血藥Medicines to stop bleeding. They are indicated for internal or external bleeding. Based on the property and functions, these medicines are further categorized into four types: medicines to cool blood and stop bleeding, medicines to transform stasis and stop bleeding, medicines to astringe and stop bleeding and medicines to warm meridians and stop bleeding.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2705涼血止血藥Medicines that are sweet and bitter in flavour and cold and cool in property. They mainly act to clear pathogenic heat in the blood phase. These medicines are indicated for bleeding due to heat- induced reckless blood flow.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2706化瘀止血藥;活血止血藥Medicines to stop bleeding and circulate blood to transform stasis. They act to stop bleeding but do not cause stasis; and circulate blood but do not cause bleeding. These medicines are indicated for haemorrhagic conditions due to stagnant blood or blood failing to circulate within the vessels.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2707收斂止血藥Medicines that are astringent and neutral in property. They mainly act to astringe and stop bleeding. These medicines are widely used for all kinds of bleeding.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2708溫經止血藥Medicines that are warm/heat in property. They mainly act to warm the interior, dissipate cold, warm meridians and stop bleeding. These medicines are indicated for bleeding due to deficiency cold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2709活血祛瘀藥Medicines to circulate blood and resolve stasis. They are indicated for blood stasis. Based on the functions and clinical application, these medicines are further categorized into four types: medicines to circulate blood and stop pain; medicines to circulate blood and resolve stasis; medicines to circulate blood and heal the wound; and medicines to break blood and resolve masses.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2710化痰藥Medicines to transform or eliminate phlegm. Based on the property and functions, they are further categorized into two types: medicines to warm and transform cold phlegm; and medicines to clear heat and transform heat phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2711溫化寒痰藥Medicines that are pungent and bitter in flavour and warm and dry in property. They mainly act to warm the lung, eliminate cold, dry dampness and transform phlegm. These medicines are indicated for disorders due to cold phlegm or damp phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2712清化熱痰藥Medicines that are cold or cool in property. They mainly act to clear heat and transform phlegm. These medicines are indicated for disorders due to heat phlegm or dry phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2713止咳平喘藥Medicines to stop coughing and alleviate panting. These medicines enter the lung meridian and are indicated for coughing and panting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2714安神藥Medicines to calm the mind. Based on the property and efficacy, these medicines are further categorized into two types: heavyweight medicines to tranquilize the mind; and medicines to nourish the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2715重鎮安神藥Medicines (mostly minerals, fossil bones or shells) heavy in weight and downbearing in property. These medicines are indicated for excess mental uneasiness including palpitations, insomnia, convulsions, epilepsy or mania.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2716養心安神藥Medicines that are sweet in flavour, moist in quality and tonic or neutral in property. They mainly act to nourish the heart and tranquilize the mind. These medicines are indicated for mild or severe palpitations due to malnourishment of heart mind, and insomnia, poor memory and dream-disturbed sleep due to heart yin or heart blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2717平肝息風藥Medicines to soothe the liver and remove wind. They are indicated for hyperactivity of liver yang and internal stirring of liver wind. Based on their functions and indications, these medicines can be further categorized into two subtypes: medicines to soothe liver yang; and medicines to stop liver wind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2718平降肝陽藥Medicines that are heavy in weight and cold in property. They mainly act to suppress or submerge yang. They are indicated for dizziness, headache or tinnitus due to hyperactivity of liver yang, and a red face and eyes, restlessness, and bitter mouth due to ascending of liver fire.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2719息風止痙藥Medicines that are cold, cool or neutral in property. They mainly act to soothe the liver, stop wind and resolve spasm/convulsions. They are indicated for dizziness, blurred vision, neck rigidity, tremor of limbs, spasms, epilepsy, convulsions, tetanus or opisthotonus due to internal stirring of liver wind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2720開竅藥Medicines that are aromatic and pungent to open the orifices and refresh the mind. They are indicated for mental unconsciousness in block pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2721補虛藥Medicines to reinforce the body and prevent against diseases. They are indicated for deficiency pattern. Based on the property, functions and indications, these medicines are categorized into medicines to tonify qi, medicines to tonify yang, medicines to tonify blood and medicines to nourish yin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2722補氣藥Medicines that are sweet in flavour and warm or neutral in property. They mainly act to tonify qi and are indicated for qi deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2723補血藥Medicines that are sweet in flavour and warm in property. They mainly act to tonify blood and are indicated for blood deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2724補陽藥Medicines that are sweet and pungent in flavour and warm in property. They mainly act to tonify yang qi and are indicated for yang deficiency.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2725補陰藥Medicines that are sweet in flavour and cold in property. They mainly act to nourish yin fluids and are indicated for yin deficiency (insufficiency of fluids).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2726收澀藥;固澀藥Medicines to astringe and secure qi, blood, essence and body fluids. They are indicated for spontaneous sweating, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, enuresis, persistent leucorrhoea, uterine bleeding, chronic diarrhoea and chronic dysentery. Based on the property, efficacy and indications, astringent medicines are further divided into medicines to secure the exterior and stop sweating, medicines to astringe the lung and intestine and medicines to secure semen, astringe the urine and stop leucorrhoea.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2727固表止汗藥Medicines that are sweet in flavour and neutral in property. They mainly act to secure the exterior and stop sweating and are indicated for spontaneous sweating or night sweats.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2728斂肺澀腸藥Medicines that are sour and puckering in flavour and have astringent properties. They mainly act to astringe the lung and intestine, alleviate coughing/panting, and stop diarrhoea. These medicines are indicated for chronic coughing/ panting and persistent diarrhoea/dysentery.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2729固精縮尿止帶藥Medicines that are sour and puckering in flavour and astringent in property. They mainly act to secure semen, astringe urination and stop vaginal discharge. These medicines are mainly indicated for nocturnal emissions/spermatorrhoea, enuresis/profuse urine, or persistent vaginal discharge.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2730湧吐藥;催吐法Medicines to produce nausea and vomiting. They are indicated for food poisoning, indigestion and phlegm stagnation in the stomach or above the chest.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2731外用藥Medicines used for topical areas to remove toxins, resolve swelling, drain pus, regenerate tissue, heal wounds, kill insects and stop itching. They are indicated for sores, ulcers, carbuncles, scabies, traumatic injuries, snake bites or problems of the five sense organs. The method includes topical plaster, embrocating, fumigation, blow throat, nose and eye drops.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2732方劑類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2733時方Formulas by physicians after Zhang Zhongjing in the Han Dynasty (220 to 202 BC).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2734經方Formulas recorded in medical books before the Han dynasty, represented by Zhang Zhongjing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2735驗方Effective formulas that have been demonstrated or confirmed by long clinical practice.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2736古方The formulas before the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2737秘方Effective and secret formulas.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2738湯頭;湯方;湯頭歌訣Oral herbal formulas to be decocted with water. Wang Ang, a Qing dynasty physician compiled a book named Tang Tou Ge Jue (Decoction in Rhymes) to make it easier for learners to memorize.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2739七方Seven formula types include major formulas, minor formulas, slow-acting formulas, fast-acting formulas, odd-numbered formulas, even- numbered formulas and compound formulas.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2740大方Formulas used for combined patterns upon contraction of excessive pathogenic factors. These include the following five aspects: ① drastic potency; ② many ingredients; ③ large doses; ④ take the large amount in one single dose; ⑤ indicated for major, severe disorders of the lower jiao.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2741小方Formulas used for one pattern alone upon contraction of mild pathogenic factors. These include the following three aspects: ① mild medical conditions; ② indicated for disorders of the upper jiao and take in small amount in frequent intervals; ③ fewer ingredients
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2742緩方;緩劑Formulas indicated for chronic conditions with a weak constitution. These include the following six aspects: ① many mutually-counterbalanced ingredients; ② use non-toxic ingredients to alleviate symptoms but do not cause damage to the anti-pathogenic qi; ③ use slow-acting ingredients; ⑤ use pills to remove pathogenic factors gradually; ⑥ use demulcent medicines to boost the immune system to help recovery.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2743急方Formulas indicated for emergency or critical conditions. These include the following four aspects: ① critical conditions that require immediate care; ② fast purging efficacy; ③ drastic potency; ④ directed at symptoms in acute conditions, such as Kai Guan San (Lockjaw- Relieving Powder) or Si Ni Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2744奇方Formulas with one single ingredient or odd- numbered ingredients.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2745偶方Formulas with two or even-numbered ingredients.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2746複方;重方Formulas consisting of two or more set formulas. They are often used for complex conditions.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2747方劑學The study of the origin and evolution of formulas, treatment methods, composition principles, compatibility and clinical applications of Chinese herbal formulas.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2748八法The eight methods are categorized according to functions of the formulas. They are sweating , vomiting, draining downward , harmonizing , warming , clearing, reducing and tonifying.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2749汗法A method to induce perspiration, facilitate interaction between the Ying nutrients and Wei- defence, and disperse lung qi. It helps to expel six exogenous pathogenic factors through sweating and thus releases the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2750吐法A method to induce vomiting to fast remove phlegm, indigested food and poisons from the throat, thoracic diaphragm or stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2751下法A method to induce bowel movements to cleanse or eliminate indigested food, dry faeces, cold accumulation, stagnant blood, phlegm, and water retention. It allows for the removal of pathogenic factors out of the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2752和法A method to moderate different parts of the body to expel pathogenic factors and regulate functions of the zang–fu organs. It helps to achieve yin- yang or interior–exterior balance by releasing the Shaoyang pattern when the pathogen lies in between the interior and exterior of the body and by harmonizing zang–fu organs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2753溫法A method to warm the interior to eliminate pathogenic cold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2754消法A method to promote digestion, circulate qi, move blood, transform phlegm, drain water retention and kill parasites.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2755清法A method to clear heat, reduce fire, remove toxins and cool blood to eliminate pathogenic heat in the interior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2756補法A method to reinforce qi, blood, yin and yang of the body. Indicated for deficiency of zang–fu organs, qi, blood, yin and yang.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2757十劑A categorization method according to functions of the formula. The 10 types are dispersing formula, unblocking/unclogging formula, tonifying formula, purgative formula, formula consisting of light-weighted medicines, formula consisting of heavy-weighted medicines, lubricative formula, astringent formula, dry formula and moistening formula.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2758宣劑Formulas that disperse congestion and relieve stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2759通劑Formulas that move qi and circulate blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2760補劑Formulas that nourish and tonify qi, blood, yin and yang of the five zang organs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2761泄劑;瀉劑Formulas that promote bowel movements and unclog the fu organs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2762輕劑Formulas that remove pathogenic factors out of the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2763重劑Formulas that tranquilize and calm the mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2764澀劑;固澀劑Formulas that prevent qi, blood, essence and body fluids from exhaustion and collapse.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2765滑劑Formulas that diminish obstruction.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2766燥劑Formulas that dry dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2767濕劑Formulas that moisten or nourish the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2768君藥;主藥Ingredient(s) that provide a dominant curative action on the main pattern/disorder or primary symptoms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2769臣藥;輔藥① Ingredient(s) to help strengthen the action of the monarch medicines on main pattern or primary symptoms; ②ingredient(s) in a formula that provide a principal curative action for associated conditions or patterns.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2770佐藥Ingredient(s) to help the monarch and minister medicines treat principal or associated patterns; to counterbalance the toxicity or drastic actions of the monarch or minister medicines; or has/ have the opposite flavour and property with the monarch medicines. They are further categorized into facilitating assistant medicines, counterbalancing assistant medicines and counteracting assistant medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2771佐助藥Ingredient(s) to help facilitate the action of the monarch and minister medicines on main or associated patterns.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2772佐製藥Ingredient(s) to eliminate or moderate the toxicity and drastic actions of the monarch and minister medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2773反佐藥Ingredient(s) with a property opposite to and a therapeutic effect complementary to the monarch medicine(s).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2774使藥Ingredient(s) to coordinate the rest of the ingredients or direct action to the affected meridians or sites. They are further categorized into coordinating medicines and meridian- directing medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2775調和藥The guide ingredient(s) to coordinate the rest of the ingredients in a formula.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2776劑型The form of a prepared medicine designed for medical treatment or prevention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2777湯劑;煎劑;湯液A liquid preparation form by boiling or soaking the ingredients in water, and taken after the sediment is removed.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2778丸劑A solid globular mass made of finely powdered medicines with a suitable excipient or binder. It can be further categorized into honeyed pills, water pills, water-honeyed pills, paste pills, concentration pills, wax-wrapped pills, and mini pills.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2779蜜丸Pills made from fine medicinal powder and uses honey as the excipient.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2780水丸Pills made from fine medicinal powder and uses water (alternatively, alcohol, vinegar, honeyed water or medicinal juice) as excipient.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2781糊丸Pills made from fine medicinal powder and uses rice paste, flour paste or medicated leaven paste as the excipient.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2782濃縮丸Pills made from concentrated paste of medicinal decoction coupled with other medicinal powder through drying, grinding and mixing with water, honey or medicinal juice.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2783蠟丸Pills made from fine medicinal powder and uses beeswax as the excipient.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2784微丸Pills with a diameter of less than 2.5 mm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2785散劑A powder-like preparation made from a mixture of one or more herbs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2786膏劑A medicated paste is made from decocted medicines with water or vegetable oil. It can be further categorized into fluid extract, extractum, ointment and plaster.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2787煎膏;膏滋;膏方A semi-liquid form made from condensed medicinal decoction and processed honey/sugar.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2788流浸膏A semi-liquid medicated preparation containing the active constituents with appropriate solvents.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2789浸膏A concentrated medicated preparation obtained by extracting the active constituents with appropriate solvents.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2790軟膏;藥膏A viscous, semi-solid preparation for external application. It is made from fine medicinal powder and ointment bases.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2791硬膏;膏藥;薄貼A solid medicated dressing for external application. Often consists of medicines, edible vegetable oil and red lead.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2792顆粒劑;沖劑Granulated preparations made by herbal extracts and an excipient or fine medicinal powder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2793酒劑A liquid form of herbal extracts prepared with distilled liquour.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2794茶劑Preparations made from the infusion or decoction of herbs or herbal extracts.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2795錠劑A solid form (shaped like a spindle, cylinder or bar) of fine medicinal powder or coupled with adhesive agents.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2796條劑An external dosage form of fine medicinal powder mixed with mulberry paper.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2797線劑A dried external dosage form of soaked and decocted silk or cotton thread.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2798灸劑External dosage form of moxa wool or moxa sticks to apply to certain body parts or acupuncture points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2799栓劑A solid dosage form made from fine medicinal powder and bases. It is inserted into the rectum/ vagina, where it dissolves or melts and exerts local or systemic effects.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2800平旦服To take the medicine in the morning on an empty stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2801熱服A method to take the decoction when it is hot.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2802溫服A method to take the decoction when it is neither cold nor hot.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2803冷服A method to take the decoction when it becomes cold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2804噙化;含化A method to melt the medicine in the mouth.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2805頓服A method to take the decoction all in one single dose.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2806分服A method to take the medicine in divided times.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2807頻服A method to take the decoction in small portions at frequent intervals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2808解表劑Formulas to induce sweating, relieve muscle soreness, and/or promote the eruption of measles. They are indicated for exterior pattern. These formulas are categorized into three types— formulas to release the exterior with pungent, warm medicines, formulas to release the exterior with pungent, cool medicines and formulas to reinforce healthy qi and release the exterior.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2809辛溫解表劑Formulas mainly consisting of pungent, warm and dispersing medicines. They are indicated for wind cold exterior pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2810分經論治These formulas are often used for common cold, headache, and perspiration. A representative formula is Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Ingredients Notopterygium Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2811辛涼解表劑Formulas mainly consisting of pungent, cool and dispersing medicines. They are indicated for exterior wind heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2812扶正解表劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to release the exterior and reinforce the body. They are indicated for exterior pattern in individuals with a weak constitution.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2813瀉下劑Formulas to promote bowel movements, remove food stagnation in the stomach and intestines, or resolve water retention. They are indicated for excessive interior pattern. These formulas are categorized into four types: formulas to drain downward with cold-property medicines; formulas to drain downward with warm-property medicines; formulas to drain downward with moistening medicines; and formulas to drain downward with water-expelling medicines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2814寒下劑Formulas mainly consisting of cold-property ingredients. They are indicated for interior excessive heat accumulation pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2815釜底抽薪Take away firewood from under the cauldron” s a metaphorical expression for the method of ischarging heat with purgation. These formulas ct to purge excess heat. A representative formula s Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Purgative Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2816溫下劑Formulas mainly consisting of warm, pungent medicines to warm yang and dissipate cold, coupled with bitter, cold medicines to purge pathogenic factors. They are indicated for excessive interior cold pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2817潤下劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to nourish yin and purge the intestine. They are indicated for constipation due to intestinal dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2818逐水劑Formulas mainly consisting of purgative medicines to resolve water retention. They are indicated for interior water retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2819攻補兼施劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to purge the intestine and tonify the body. They are indicated for interior excess and deficiency of healthy qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2820增水行舟Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to nourish yin and generate fluids. They are indicated for constipation due to heat in Yangming organ. A representative formula is Zeng Ye Tang (Fluid- Increasing Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2821和解劑Formulas to harmonize and release Shaoyang, coordinate the liver and spleen, and regulate the stomach and intestines. They are used to treat pathogenic factor affecting the Shaoyang, disharmony between the liver and spleen and lack of coordination between the stomach and intestines. These formulas are categorized into three types: formulas to harmonize Shaoyang; formulas to harmonize the liver and spleen; and formulas to harmonize the stomach and intestines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2822和解少陽劑Formulas that are indicated for cold damage affecting the Shaoyang (combined exterior and interior pattern).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2823調和肝脾劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to soothe and soften the liver, regulate qi, nourish blood and strengthen the spleen. They are indicated for disharmony between the liver and spleen.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2824調和腸胃劑Formulas mainly consisting of pungent warm and bitter, cold medicines to disperse and down- regulate qi. They are indicated for disharmony between the stomach and intestines.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2825清熱劑Formulas mainly consisting of heat-clearing medicines. They act to clear fire/heat, cool blood and remove toxins. These formulas are categorized into six types: formulas to clear heat in the qi phase; formulas that clear heat in the Ying nutrients phase and cool blood; formulas to clear heat in both qi and blood; formulas to clear heat and remove toxins; formulas to clear heat in Zang– fu organs; and formulas to clear deficiency heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2826清氣分熱劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat. They are indicated for heat in the qi phase.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2827甘寒清熱Formulas that are indicated for exuberant heat damaging bodily fluids. They mainly consist of sweet and cold medicines: the sweet ones to nourish yin and regenerate fluids, and the cold/ cool ones to clear heat. A representative formula is Wu Zhi Yin (Five-Juice Beverage).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2828清營涼血劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat and cool blood. They are indicated for heat entering the Ying nutrients and blood phases.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2829透熱轉氣Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat and remove toxins, coupled with medicines to clear heat in the qi phase. They are indicated for the early stage of heat entering the Ying nutrients phase in febrile diseases. A representative formula is Qing Ying Tang (Ying Phase Clearing Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2830火鬱發之Formulas to expel stagnant heat/fire through dispersing, ascending and unblocking using light medicines. Representative formulas are Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Relief Toxin-Removing Beverage) and Qing Wei San (Stomach-Clearing Powder).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2831以瀉代清Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat and purge the intestine. They are indicated for interior heat. A representative formula is Liang Ge San (Diaphragm-Cooling Powder).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2832清熱解毒劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat and remove toxins. They are indicated for pestilence, pathogenic warmth and toxic heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2833苦寒直折Formulas that are indicated for exuberant interior heat. These formulas mainly consist of bitter, cold medicines: the bitter ones to clear fire and the cold ones to clear heat. A representative formula is Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (Coptis Toxin-Resolving Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2834氣血兩清劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat, cool blood and remove toxins. They are indicated for pestilence heat in both qi and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2835清臟腑熱劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear internal heat. They are indicated for interior heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2836清虛熱劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear deficiency heat. They are indicated for deficiency heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2837先入後出Formulas that are used for later stage of febrile diseases with retention of pathogenic factors in the Yin phase. A representative formula is Qing Hao Bei Jie Tang (Sweet Wormwood and Turtle Shell Decoction). Bie Jia (Carapax Trionycis) guides Qing Hao (Herba Artemisiae Annuae) to the interior and Qing Hao guides Bie Jia out to the exterior. The combination of the two ingredients nourishes yin and clears internal heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2838祛暑劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear summer heat. They are indicated for summer heat- related problems. These formulas are categorized into four types: formulas to clear summer heat; formulas to clear summer heat and release the exterior; formulas to clear summer heat and resolve dampness; and formulas to clear summer heat and benefit qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2839祛暑清熱劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear summer heat. They are indicated for summer heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2840祛暑解表劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear summer heat, transform dampness or release the exterior. They are indicated for exposure to wind heat and summer heat damaging the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2841祛暑利濕劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear summer heat and resolve dampness. They are indicated for summer heat and dampness or downward flow of summer heat and dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2842清暑益氣劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear summer heat, supplement qi, and nourish yin. They are indicated for summer heat damaging qi and bodily fluids.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2843溫裡劑Formulas to warm the interior, supplement yang, dispel cold, and unblock blood vessels. They are indicated for interior cold pattern. These formulas are categorized into three types: formulas to warm the middle jiao and remove cold; formulas to resuscitate yang to prevent collapse; and formulas to warm meridians and dispel cold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2844溫中祛寒劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to warm the interior and remove cold. They are indicated for deficiency cold of the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2845回陽救逆劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to warm yang and prevent fainting. They are indicated for approaching collapse of yang qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2846溫經散寒劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to warm and unblock meridians and remove cold. They are indicated for joint pain due to cold retaining in meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2847表裡雙解劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to release the exterior, warm the interior, and reinforce the body. They are indicated for pattern involving both the exterior and interior. These formulas are further categorized into three subtypes: exterior-releasing and interior-clearing formulas; exterior-releasing and interior-warming formulas; and exterior-releasing and interior- attacking formulas.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2848解表攻裡劑Formulas mainly consisting of exterior-releasing medicines and purgative medicines. They are indicated for retention of exogenous pathogens coupled with interior excess pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2849解表清裡劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to release the exterior and clear heat. They are indicated for retention of exogenous pathogens coupled with interior heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2850解表溫裡劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to release the exterior and warm the interior. They are indicated for retention of exogenous pathogens coupled with interior cold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2851補益劑Formulas mainly consisting of tonic medicines. They are indicated for deficiency of qi, blood and yin and yang. These formulas are further categorized into six types: formulas to tonify qi; formulas to tonify blood; formulas to tonify qi and blood; formulas to nourish yin; formulas to tonify yang; and formulas to tonify yin and yang.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2852補氣劑Formulas mainly consisting of qi-tonifying medicines. They are indicated for qi deficiency pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2853甘溫除熱Formulas consisting of sweet, warm medicines. They are indicated for fever due to qi deficiency or yang deficiency. Representative formulas are Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Middle Jiao-Fortifying Decoction) and Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Middle Jiao- Supplementing and Qi-Boosting Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2854補血劑Formulas mainly consisting of blood-tonifying medicines. They are indicated for blood deficiency pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2855氣血雙補劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to tonify qi and blood. They are indicated for deficiency of both qi and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2856補陰劑Formulas mainly consisting of yin-nourishing medicines. They are indicated for yin deficiency pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2857陽中求陰A method to combine a small amount of yang- tonifying medicines for kidney yin deficiency. This method enhances the effect of nourishing yin. The representative formula is Zuo Gui Wan (Left- Restoring Pill).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2858補陽劑Formulas mainly consisting of yang-tonifying medicines. They are indicated for yang deficiency pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2859陰中求陽Formulas to combine a small amount of yin- nourishing medicines for kidney yang deficiency. This method enhances the effect of warming yang. The representative formula is You Gui Wan (Right- Restoring Pill).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2860陰陽並補Formulas consisting of yin-nourishing and yang- tonifying medicines. They are indicated for deficiency of yin and yang.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2861安神劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to calm the mind. Indicated for mental restlessness. These formulas are categorized into two types: formulas to calm the mind with heavy medicines; and formulas to tranquilize the mind by nourishing yin and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2862重鎮安神劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines (heavy in weight) to calm the mind. They are indicated for hyperactivity of heart yang and heat disturbing the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2863滋養安神劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to nourish and calm the mind. They are indicated for yin blood failing to nourish the heart mind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2864開竅劑Formulas containing aromatic medicines. They are indicated for loss of consciousness and blockage of orifices. These formulas are categorized into two types: formulas to clear heat; and formulas to warm the interior and open the orifices.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2865涼開劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat and open the orifices. They are indicated for heat blockage pattern due to toxic heat entering the pericardium in febrile disease.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2866溫開劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to dispel cold and open the orifices. They are indicated for cold blockage pattern: cold, dampness and turbid phlegm blocking the mind or filthy turbidity obstructing the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2867固澀劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to astringe or secure qi, blood, essence and body fluids. They are indicated for loss of or abnormal leakage/discharge of qi, blood, essence and body fluids. These formulas are categorized into five types: formulas to secure the exterior and stop sweating; formulas to astringe the lung and stop coughing; formulas to astringe the large intestine and stop diarrhoea; secure the essence gate and stop nocturnal emissions/urinary emissions; and secure Chong and Ren meridians and stop uterine bleeding/leucorrhoea.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2868固表止汗劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to astringe and stop sweating. They are indicated for sweating disorders.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2869斂肺止咳劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to astringe the lung. They are indicated for lung deficiency pattern due to chronic coughing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2870澀腸固脫劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to astringe the intestines and secure collapse. They are indicated for faecal incontinence or rectal prolapse.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2871澀精止遺劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to secure the semen and astringe urination. They are indicated for nocturnal emissions or enuresis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2872固崩止帶劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to stop bleeding and vaginal discharge. They are indicated for metrorrhagia, metrostaxis or profuse vaginal discharge.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2873理氣劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to move or down-regulate qi. They are indicated for qi stagnation or adverse ascending of qi. These formulas are categorized into two types: formulas to circulate qi; and formulas to down-regulate qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2874行氣劑Formulas that act to unblock qi activities and are often indicated for liver or spleen/stomach qi stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2875降氣劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to make the qi descend. These formulas are indicated for adverse ascending of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2876理血劑Formulas mainly consisting of blood-regulating medicines. They are indicated for blood stasis or haemorrhage. These formulas are subdivided into two types: formulas to circulate blood and resolve stasis; and formulas to stop bleeding.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2877活血祛瘀劑Formulas mainly consisting of blood-circulating medicines. They are indicated for blood stasis pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2878剛柔相濟Formulas that combined dry, pungent and aromatic medicines with soft, sweet and moistening medicines. A representative formula is Huang Tu Tang (Yellow Earth Decoction).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2879止血劑Formulas mainly consisting of haemostatic drugs. They are indicated for bleeding pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2880治風劑Formulas mainly consisting of wind-removing or wind-extinguishing medicines. They are indicated for external or internal wind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2881疏散外風劑Formulas mainly consisting of pungent medicines to remove external wind. They are indicated for external wind pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2882平熄內風劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to soothe the liver and extinguish wind. They are indicated for internal stirring of liver wind.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2883治燥劑Formulas that act to dispel external dryness with pungent, light-weight ingredients or eliminate internal dryness with sweet, cold and yin-nourishing ingredients. These formulas are subdivided into two types: formulas to dispel external dryness; and formulas to nourish yin and moisten internal dryness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2884輕宣潤燥劑Formulas mainly consisting of pungent medicines light in weight and dispersing in function. They are indicated for external dryness pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2885滋陰潤燥劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines (sweet in flavour and cool in property) to moisten dryness. They are indicated for internal dryness pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2886祛濕劑Formulas that act to resolve water retention and relieve stranguria are indicated for water dampness pattern. These formulas are categorized into five types: formulas to dry dampness and harmonize the stomach; formulas to clear heat and eliminate dampness; formulas to promote urination and drain dampness; formulas to warm and transform cold dampness; and formulas to remove wind and transform dampness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2887燥濕和胃劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to dry dampness and harmonize the stomach. They are indicated for dampness affecting the spleen and stomach or disharmony of stomach qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2888清熱祛濕劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat and resolve dampness. They are indicated for damp heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2889利水滲濕劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines (sweet or bland in flavour) to drain dampness through urination. They are indicated for water dampness pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2890溫化水濕劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to warm yang and transform water and dampness. They are indicated for cold dampness pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2891祛風勝濕劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to remove wind and transform dampness. They are mainly indicated for wind dampness pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2892祛痰劑Formulas that are indicated for phlegm from all causes. These formulas are subdivided into five types: formulas to dry dampness and transform phlegm; formulas to clear heat and transform phlegm; formulas to moisten dryness and transform phlegm; formulas to warm and transform phlegm; and formulas to stop wind and transform phlegm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2893燥濕化痰劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to dry dampness and transform phlegm. They are indicated for damp phlegm pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2894清熱化痰劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to clear heat and transform phlegm. They are indicated for heat phlegm pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2895潤燥化痰劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to moisten the lung and transform phlegm. They are indicated for dry phlegm pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2896溫化寒痰劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to warm and transform cold phlegm. They are indicated for cold phlegm pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2897治風化痰劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to remove/extinguish wind and transform phlegm. They are indicated for wind phlegm pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2898消導化積劑Formulas to promote digestion. They are indicated for food stagnation from different causes. These formulas are subdivided into two types: formulas to promote digestion to resolve stagnation; and formulas to strengthen the spleen to promote digestion.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2899消食導滯劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to promote digestion. They are indicated for poor digestion due to food stagnation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2900消痞化積劑Formulas mainly consisting of medicines to circulate qi, transform stasis, soften hardness and eliminate masses. They are indicated for stuffiness, fullness, stagnation or paediatric malnutrition due to food stagnation damaging the spleen and stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2901驅蟲劑Formulas to kill intestinal parasites/worms. They are indicated for intestinal parasites.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2902湧吐劑Formulas to induce vomiting, expectorate phlegm, undigested food and poison in the stomach. They are indicated for phlegm syncope, food stagnation and food poisoning.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2903治瘍劑Formulas to remove toxins, resolve swelling, expel toxins, regenerate tissues, and heal the wound.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2904中成藥Safe, effective and reliable Chinese medical preparations that have been tested by clinical use and manufactured according to standard technical procedures.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#29053.4 養生保健方法
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#29063.5 針灸類(含拔罐、刮痧)
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2907經絡腧穴類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2908經絡Meridians and collaterals are pathways for qi and blood to flow throughout the body. They form a comprehensive network linking the tissues and internal organs into an organic whole.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2909十二經脈;十二正經The twelve meridians (i.e. the twelve regular meridians) are: the lung meridian; the large intestine meridian; the stomach meridian; the spleen meridian; the heart meridian; the small intestine meridian; the bladder meridian; the kidney meridian; the pericardium meridian; the Sanjiao meridian; the gallbladder meridian; and the liver meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2910手太陰肺經The lung meridian pertains to the lung and connects with the large intestine. It mainly travels along the anterior border of the medial aspect of the arm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2911手陽明大腸經The large intestine meridian pertains to the large intestine and connects with the lung. It mainly travels along the anterior border of the radial aspect of the arm, passes through the cheeks, enters the lower teeth, and then over the upper lip and terminates beside the opposite nostril.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2912足陽明胃經The stomach meridian pertains to the stomach and connects with the spleen. It starts directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. Running downward along the lateral side of the nose, to the lateral corner of the mouth. Curving posterior to the anterior angle of the mandible. Then it travels to the posterior aspect of the mandible ascending in front of the ear and following the anterior hairline, it reaches the forehead. It then runs along the throat and enters the supraclavicular fossa. The straight line of the meridian separates the supraclavicular fossa and runs downward along the middle mammillary line. It travels to the side of the umbilicus and descends to the inguinal groove. Running downward it travels along the anterior aspect of the thigh and reaches the knee. From there is continues further down along the anterior border of the lateral aspect of the tibia to the dorsum of the foot and reaches the lateral side of the tip of the second toe.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2913足太陰脾經The spleen meridian pertains to the spleen and connects with the stomach. It mainly travels along the anterior border of the medial aspect of the leg and passes through the chest and abdomen.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2914手少陰心經The heart meridian pertains to the heart and connects with the small intestine. It mainly travels along the posterior border of the ulnar palmar aspect of the arm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2915手太陽小腸經The small intestine meridian pertains to the small intestine and connects with the heart. It mainly travels along the posterior border of the dorsal ulnar aspect of the arm, passes through the shoulder and reaches the face.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2916足太陽膀胱經The bladder meridian pertains to the urinary bladder and connects with the kidney. It is mainly distributed over the head, back and along the back of the leg.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2917足少陰腎經The kidney meridian pertains to the kidney and connects with the urinary bladder. It mainly travels along the posterior border of the medial aspect of the leg and passes through the chest and abdomen, finally terminating at the root of the tongue.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2918手厥陰心包經The pericardium meridian pertains to the pericardium and connects with the Sanjiao. It mainly travels along the palmar aspect of the upper arm and moves towards the forearm running between the tendons of the m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2919手少陽三焦經The Sanjiao meridian pertains to Sanjiao and connects with the pericardium. It is mainly distributed along the dorsal aspect of the forearm between the radius and ulna and reaches the ears and face.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2920足少陽膽經The gallbladder meridian pertains to the gallbladder and connects with the liver. It is mainly distributed over the head, sides of the head, chest, and abdomen and descends down to the lateral aspect of the leg.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2921足厥陰肝經The liver meridian pertains to the liver and connects with the gallbladder. It mainly travels along the medial aspect of the leg, passes over the chest and abdomen, and its divergent meridian reaches the vertex.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2922手三陰經The three hand-yin meridians are lung meridian, heart meridian and pericardium meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2923手三陽經The three hand-yang meridians are large intestine meridian, small intestine meridian and Sanjiao meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2924足三陰經The three foot-yin meridians are spleen meridian, kidney meridian and liver meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2925足三陽經The three foot-yang meridians are stomach meridian, bladder meridian and gallbladder meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2926奇經八脈The eight extraordinary meridians are different from the twelve regular meridians with special distributions and functions. They are Du meridian, Ren meridian, Chong meridian, Dai meridian, Yinwei meridian, Yangwei meridian, Yinqiao meridian and Yangqiao meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2927督脈The Du meridian is mainly distributed over the head, face and along the midline of the back.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2928任脈The Ren meridian is mainly distributed over the neck, face and along the midline of the chest and abdomen.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2929沖脈The Chong meridian is mainly distributed over the chest and face, inside the spine and along the first lateral line of the abdomen.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2930帶脈The Dai meridian is mainly distributed over the waist, subcostal area and abdomen. It encircles the waist like a girdle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2931陰蹻脈The Yinqiao meridian is mainly distributed over the heel, the medial aspect of the leg, perineum, abdomen, chest, head, and eyes.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2932陽蹻脈The Yangqiao meridian is mainly distributed over the heel, lateral aspect of the leg, thigh, subcostal area, shoulder, head and eyes.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2933陰維脈The Yinwei meridian is mainly distributed over the medial aspect of the leg and thigh and ascends along the third lateral line of the abdomen. It reaches the throat and meets with the Ren meridian at Tiantu (Ren 22) and Lianquan (Ren 23).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2934陽維脈The Yangwei meridian is mainly distributed below the external malleolus, the lateral aspect of the leg, and over the subcostal area, shoulder and sides of the head. It meets with the Du meridian at Fengfu (Du 16) and Yamen (Du 15).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2935絡脈Collaterals are branches of meridians, including minute collaterals, blood collaterals and superficial collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2936十五絡脈The fifteen collaterals include the collaterals of the twelve meridians, the collaterals of the Du and Ren meridian as well as the major collateral of the spleen.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2937十六絡脈The sixteen collaterals include the above- mentioned fifteen collaterals plus the major collateral of the stomach.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2938脾之大絡The major collateral of the spleen begins from Dabao (SP 21), emerges at 3 cun below Yuanye (GB 22) and spreads over the chest and subcostal area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2939胃之大絡The major collateral of the stomach begins from Xuli (the pulsation at the apex of the heart), passes through the diaphragm, connects with the lung and emerges from the left breast.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2940血絡Superficial vessels visible to the naked eye.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2941浮絡Collaterals on the surface of the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2942孫絡Extremely small collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2943十二經別;經別The twelve divergent meridians branch out from the twelve regular meridians and are deeper in the body. They function to strengthen the connection between internally-externally coupled meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2944十二經筋;經筋The twelve muscle regions are corresponding sites where the qi and blood of the twelve meridians to nourish the muscles and tendons. Their distributions are almost the same as that of the twelve meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2945十二皮部;皮部The twelve cutaneous regions are corresponding sites where the qi and blood of the twelve meridians to nourish the skin. They are generally known as the outward manifestations of the twelve meridians and collaterals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2946根結The word“Gen”literally means root. It shares the similar meaning with“Ben”.The word“Jie” literally means knot. It shares the similar meaning with“Biao”(see Biao and Ben).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2947標本The word“biao”literally means the tip of tree branches. Here it refers to the head, face and body trunk where meridian qi diffuses. The word“ben” literally means the trunk of a tree. Here it refers to the four limbs where meridian qi gathers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2948氣街Qi streets are the pathways for meridian qi to flow over the head and body trunk. There is a total of four qi streets, respectively on the head, chest, abdomen and lower leg.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2949四海The four seas include the sea of marrow, sea of qi, sea of water and food, and sea of blood (sea of the twelve meridians).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2950髓海The brain is known as“the sea of marrow”.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2951氣海The chest is known as“the sea of qi”.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2952水穀之海The stomach is known as“the sea of water and food”.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2953血海The Chong meridian is known as“the sea of blood (sea of the twelve meridians)”.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2954陽脈之海The Du meridian governs meridian qi of all yang meridians and is therefore known as“the sea of yang meridians”.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2955陰脈之海The Ren meridian governs meridian qi of all yin meridians and is therefore known as“the sea of yin meridians”.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2956一源三歧The Du, Ren and Chong meridians all arise from a common origin:“baozhong”(the lower abdomen where primordial kidney qi gathers), emerge out of the perineum, and then travels along their own pathways.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2957循經感傳Sensations radiating along the pathways of meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2958經絡現象Specific disturbance of sensation, transmission of sensation and visible changes in skin colour and quality along the pathways of meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2959肺系The trachea and throat. The word“xi”means connecting tissues or structures.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2960目系The posterior intraocular structures connecting with the brain.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2961心系The structures connecting with the heart, such as blood vessels.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2962赤白肉際The boundary between the palmar aspect and dorsal aspect of the hands and feet. The skin on the palm aspect appears white, whereas the skin on the dorsal aspect appears red or brown. It is often used as an anatomical landmark to locate certain points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2963關闔樞Three objects of a door are used figuratively to express the functions of the three yang and three yin meridians. Of the three yang meridians, Taiyang is compared to the bolt, Yangming to the plank and Shaoyang to the hinge. Of the three yin meridians, Taiyin is compared to the bolt, Jueyin to the plank and Shaoyin to the hinge.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2964腧穴The specific sites where the qi and blood of the zang–fu organs and meridians are transported to the surface of the body. They are pathological reaction points and, at the same time, acupuncture stimulation points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2965經穴Acupuncture points of the fourteen meridians (i.e. twelve regular meridians + Du meridian + Ren meridian).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2966經外奇穴;奇穴The points that are not contained in the above- mentioned fourteen meridians; however, these points have specific names and locations.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2967阿是穴;天應穴The points of sensitivity or tenderness. They are neither meridians points nor extra points, and they do not have specific names or locations.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2968特定穴The meridians points that have special names and functions.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2969五輸穴A collective term of the Jing-well, Ying-spring, Shu-stream, Jing-river and He-sea points. They are all located distal to, or at the elbow and knee joints.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2970井穴The point at which the qi rises is known as the Jing-well. Most Jing-well points are located on the fingers or toes.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2971滎穴The point at which the qi glides is known as the Ying-spring. The Ying-spring points are generally located distal to the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2972輸穴The point at which the qi pours through is known as the Shu-stream. The Shu-stream points are generally located proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints or metatarsophalangeal joints.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2973經穴The point at which the qi flows is known as the Jing-river. The Jing-river points are located around the joints of the wrists or ankles.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2974合穴The point at which the qi enters inwards is known as the He-sea. The He-sea points are located around the joints of the elbows or knees.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2975原穴The points where the Yuan-primordial qi pools.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2976絡穴The points where a meridian exits off from the main flow and connects with the Yin/Yang paired meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2977郤穴The points where meridian qi is deeply converged.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2978背俞穴The points on the back where qi of the respective zang–fu organs is infused.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2979募穴The points on the chest and abdomen where qi of the respective zang–fu organs is infused.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2980八會穴The points that have particular effects in the treatment of disorders relating to the zang, fu, qi, blood, tendon, vessels, bones and marrow.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2981八脈交會穴The points where qi of the twelve regular meridians meets the eight extraordinary meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2982下合穴The points where qi of the six fu organs is infused into the three foot-yang meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2983交會穴The points intersected by two or more meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2984針灸配穴The selection of different points in acupuncture treatment.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2985近部取穴A method to choose points at or close to the affected body area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2986遠部取穴A method to choose points away from the affected body area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2987隨證取穴A method to choose points according to differentiated pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2988本經配穴法A method to combine points along the affected meridian.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2989表裡(經)配穴法A method to combine points from the internally- externally connected meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2990同名經配穴法A method to combine points from one hand meridian and one foot meridian that share the same name.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2991上下配穴法A method to combine points on the upper and lower body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2992前後配穴法A method to combine points on the back and front of the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2993左右配穴法A method to combine points on the left and right side of the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2994原絡配穴法A method to combine the Yuan-source and Luo- connecting points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2995主客原絡配穴法A point combination method to use the Yuan- primary point of the affected meridian coupled with the Luo-connecting point of its interiorly- exteriorly connected meridian. This method is often employed to treat problems of the zang–fu organs and meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2996俞募配穴法A method to combine the back-Shu and front-Mu points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2997腧穴定位法The acupuncture points can be located according to the anatomical landmarks, proportional bone measurement, and finger measurement, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2998骨度分寸法A method to use landmarks on the body surface, primarily joints, to measure the length and width of various parts of the body. Then the width or length is divided respectively into definite numbers of equal units as the standards for the proportional measurement.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#2999手指同身寸A method to locate acupuncture points based on the finger sizes of the patient.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3000拇指同身寸A method to take the width of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb as 1 cun.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3001中指同身寸A method to take the distance between the ends of the two radial creases of the interphalangeal joints of the middle finger as 1 cun when the middle finger is flexed.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3002橫指同身寸;一夫法A method to take the width of the patients’ four fingers (index, middle, ring and little) close together at the level of the dorsal skin crease of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger as three cun. It is also known as“Yi Fu Fa”in Chinese.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3003針刺類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3004針尖The sharpest part of a needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3005針柄The part of the needle held by an acupuncturist.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3006針體(針身)The part between the tip and the handle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3007針根The demarcation line between the handle and the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3008不銹鋼針Acupuncture needles made of stainless steel. It is now commonly used in clinical practice.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3009銀質針Acupuncture needles made of silver. They are often used in warming needle because of their good thermal and electrical conduction.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3010金質針Acupuncture needles made of gold.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3011針刺方法Basic acupuncture techniques.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3012毫針刺法Basic techniques in using filiform needles.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3013刺手The hand to hold and insert a needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3014押手The hand that presses the puncturing area with one or more fingers, to facilitate needle insertion.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3015雙手進針法A method to insert a needle into a point by using both the puncturing hand and pressing hand.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3016指切進針法A method to press the skin of puncturing area with the nail of thumb or index finger of the pressing hand and insert the needle against the fingernail with the needling hand.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3017夾持進針法A method to hold the lower part of the needle body with a piece of sterile cotton or gauze between the thumb and index finger of the pressing hand while inserting a needle. (Press the skin adjacent to the the needling site with the nail of thumb or index finger of the pressing hand, while inserting a needle against the fingernail with the needling hand).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3018舒張進針法A method to stretch the skin around the puncturing area with the thumb and index finger (or the index and middle fingers) of the pressing hand while inserting a needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3019提捏進針法A method to pinch and lift the skin of the puncturing area with the thumb and index finger of the pressing hand while inserting a needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3020單手進針法A method to insert a needle into a point by using the puncturing hand alone.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3021管針進針法A method to insert a needle using a fine tube as a guide.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3022散刺法A needling technique to prick a point and its surrounding area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3023挑刺法(挑治法)A needling technique to gently prick using a three- edged needle and let out a small amount of blood or tissue fluid.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3024點刺法A needling technique to prick superficially and then remove immediately. It is often used for Jing- well points or blood-letting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3025刺絡法A needling technique to prick superficial collaterals using a three-edged or a (single- use, disposable) seven-star needle to let out appropriate amount of blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3026針刺角度The angle formed between the needle body and the skin while the needle is being inserted.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3027直刺The needle insertion at a 90° angle to the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3028斜刺The needle insertion at a 45° angle to the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3029平刺;橫刺,沿皮刺Needle insertion at a 15° angle to the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3030透刺A method to insert a needle from one point towards another point (or more points).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3031行針;運針Manipulating the needle after insertion to produce the desired effect.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3032提插法A needling manipulation to lift and thrust a needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3033撚轉法A needling manipulation to twirl (turn) or rotate a needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3034循法A method to gently tap or massage the skin along the pathways of meridians to promote the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3035彈(柄)法A needling manipulation to flick the handle of the needle to promote the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3036刮(柄)法A needling manipulation to scrape the handle of the needle with fingernails to promote the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3037搖(柄)法A needling manipulation to shake the needle handle to promote the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3038飛法A needling manipulation to twist the needle handle with the thumb and index finger for a couple of times and release the fingers. The repeated twisting and releasing resembles a bird spreading its wings.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3039震顫法A needling manipulation to hold the handle of the needle and make a small-amplitude and rapid lifting and thrusting to cause the needle to vibrate up and down to promote the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3040得氣The arrival of qi is signalled by particular sensations felt by the patient and the practitioner. For the patient, it typically refers to soreness, numbness, distension and heaviness felt around the needle (but may move up or down along the meridian). For the practitioner, it refers to a gripping sensation or a feeling of pressure underneath the needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3041針感Typical sensations of soreness, numbness, distension and heaviness felt around the needle by the patient.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3042候氣A method to leave the needle in place for a while after insertion, without any manipulation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3043催氣A method to manipulate the needle to stimulate the flow of qi.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3044氣至病所The effect of needling sensation reaching an affected area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3045針刺補瀉Needling manipulations to reinforce healthy qi for deficiency pattern and to remove pathogenic factors for excess pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3046撚轉補瀉Needling manipulations to reinforce or reduce according to the twirling/rotating direction, angle, frequency and duration.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3047提插補瀉Needling manipulations to reinforce or reduce according to the forcefulness, speed, amplitude and duration of the lifting and thrusting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3048徐疾補瀉Needling manipulations to reinforce or reduce according to the slow or rapid needle insertion and withdrawal.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3049迎隨補瀉Needling manipulations to reinforce or reduce by going against or following the pathways of meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3050呼吸補瀉Needling manipulations to reinforce or reduce by inserting or withdrawing the needle when the patient breathes in or out.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3051開闔補瀉Needling manipulations to reinforce or reduce by opening or closing the needle holes.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3052平補平瀉Needling manipulations to lift, thrust, or twirl evenly.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3053燒山火A complex reinforcing manipulation to induce local or general warming sensation. The point to be needled is divided into three levels: shallow (heaven), intermediate (man) and deep (earth). Insert the needle into the shallow level first and then down to the intermediate and deep levels, coupled with rapid thrusting and slow lifting for a total of nine times in each level. Repeat the procedure three times and leave the needle in the deep level.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3054透天涼A complex reducing manipulation to induce local or general cool sensation. The point to be needled is divided into three levels: shallow (heaven), intermediate (man) and deep (earth). Insert the needle to the deep level first and then lift to the intermediate and shallow levels, coupled with rapid lifting and slow thrusting for a total of six times in each level. Repeat the procedure three times and leave the needle in the shallow level.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3055子母補瀉法One of the reinforcing or reducing manipulations. Manipulations of reinforcing the mother or reducing the son are selected according to deficiency or excess of the zang–fu organs or meridian problems.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3056子午流注cial theory for point selection. The midnight- (Zi Wu) represents the time. The ebb-flow Zhu) refers to the circulation of qi and blood. theory believes the meridian qi and blood from Zi time (11:00 pm–1:00 am) to Wu time 0 am–1:00 pm) and then from the Wu time to i time. The yin qi becomes most abundant e Zi time and then begins to decline, and ang qi starts to increase and becomes most ant at the Wu time. Based on this theory, ive-Shu points located below the knee and joints should be selected according to the nated hours.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3057留針(置針)To retain a needle in place after the presence of needling sensation (arrival of qi).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3058出針To remove a needle when the treatment is done.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3059針刺異常情況Acupuncture-related adverse events include fainting, stuck needle, bent needle and broken needle. These accidents are often caused by a weak constitution, nervousness, hunger, inappropriate body position or medical negligence.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3060暈針An adverse event during an acupuncture session: Patients may present with a pale complexion or experience dizziness, nausea and chest tightness. In severe cases, cold limbs, cold sweats, drop in blood pressure, syncope or shock may be present.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3061滯針Difficulty or impossible to rotate, lift or thrust a needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3062彎針The needle body becomes bent upon insertion or retention.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3063斷針The needle body is broken and the broken part is on or below the skin surface.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3064針刺血腫Localized swelling, distension and pain from bleeding in the tissue after needle withdrawal.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3065針刺性氣胸Pneumothorax induced by inappropriate acupuncture needling that punctures the lung.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3066微針療法A collective term for acupuncture in a specific local area, such as ear, scalp, or face, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3067頭針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate specific lines on the scalp with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3068耳針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the ear with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3069耳穴Specific stimulation areas distributed on the auricles.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3070面針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the face with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3071眼針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points around the eye socket with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3072鼻針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the nose with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3073舌針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the tongue with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3074脊背針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the back with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3075手針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the hand with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3076足針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the foot with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3077腕踝針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate points on the wrist and ankle subcutaneously with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3078腹針療法A therapeutic method to stimulate specific abdominal points with an acupuncture needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3079第二掌骨側針法A method to stimulate the area lateral to the second metacarpal bone with an acupuncture needle. This method is based on micro-system theory that regards the second metacarpal bone as the whole body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3080三棱針A thick needle with a round handle, a triangular body and a sharp tip similar to a lancet needle. It derives from the Sharp-edged Needle (one of the nine ancient needles).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3081皮膚針Needling instrument composed of several short needles used for tapping the points, such as the plum-blossom needle or seven-star needle. These needles cannot be reused without sterilization.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3082梅花針A dermal needle that has a bundle of five short, embedded needles resembling a plum blossom. This needle cannot be reused without sterilization.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3083七星針A dermal needle that has seven short needles attached to the end of a handle in a cluster. This needle cannot be reused without sterilization.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3084皮內針A small needling instrument for embedding at a certain point for an extended period.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3085撳針An intradermal needle that is shaped like a thumbtack used for extended auricular therapy, approximately 0.2 mm–1.5 mm in length.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3086埋針療法;皮內針療法A therapy to insert an intradermal needle into the skin of the body surface (an acupuncture point) and fix with tape to retain for a period of time.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3087電針A therapeutic method to connect pulses of electrical current to inserted acupuncture needles.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3088穴位注射;水針A therapeutic method to inject fluid, sometimes medicated, into acupuncture points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3089火針;燔針A therapeutic method to insert a hot needle to the affected area and remove immediately afterwards.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3090芒針A therapeutic method to puncture one point towards another one subcutaneously using a long, thready needle like wheat awn. It derives from the Long Needle (one of the nine ancient needles).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3091鐳射針A therapeutic method to use a low-energy laser beam to stimulate acupuncture points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3092蜂針療法A therapy to use the sting from a live bee (mechanical stimulation) and venom (pharmacological action) in the treatment of health conditions.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3093偽針;假針A research control method that simulates acupuncture needle insertion without actual insertion, preferably without any penetration that carries physiological response. The tip of a sham needle is blunt to prevent the actual penetration into the body, which effectively trick the patient into thinking they are receiving real acupuncture, such as the“Streitberger”needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3094割治A therapeutic method to incise the skin to squeeze out a small amount of fat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3095穴位埋線A therapeutic method to implant catgut or surgical suture at a selected point.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3096砭石Pointed or wedge-shaped stones historically used to stimulate the surface of the body, drain pus or let blood out.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3097九針A collective term for the nine types of needles described in the Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’ s Internal Classic), namely, shear needle, rounded needle, spoon-like needle, sharp-edged needle, round-sharp needle, sword-like needle, long needle, large needle and filiform needle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3098鑱針One of the nine ancient needles. It has an arrow- shaped head and often used for superficial insertion in the treatment of heat pattern or skin conditions.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3099圓針One of the nine ancient needles. It has a cylindrical needle body and oval tip. It is often used for point massage in the treatment of muscle problems.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3100鍉針One of the nine ancient needles. It has a big, thick needle body and a slightly sharp round tip. It is often used for blood problems and heat pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3101鋒針One of the nine ancient needles. It is also known as the three-edged needle. It is often used to prick subcutaneous veins or small vessels in the treatment of abscess, heat pattern, acute gastroenteritis, etc.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3102員利針One of the nine ancient needles. It has a round and sharp needle tip and is often used for abscess, bi-impediment and acute conditions.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3103鈹針One of the nine ancient needles. It has a (double- edged) sword-like needle tip and is often used to cut open the abscesses to drain pus and blood.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3104長針One of the nine ancient needles. It has a longer needle body (approximately 20–30 cm or longer) and is often used for deep insertion in the treatment of chronic rheumatism or sciatica.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3105大針One of the nine ancient needles. It has a thick needle body and a slightly round needle tip. It is often used to treat general oedema or abdominal masses.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3106毫針One of the nine ancient needles. It is now the most common needle in acupuncture treatment.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3107五刺A collective term for five ancient needling techniques, namely, half needling, leopard-spot needling, joint needling, Hegu needling, and Shu needling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3108半刺A technique characterized by a shallow insertion and swift withdrawal. It is often used for lung- related problems.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3109豹文刺A technique characterized by pricking with a three-edged needle around the point, causing leopard spot-like haemorrhagic spots. It is often used for heart-related problems.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3110關刺A technique characterized by puncturing the tendon close to the joint without causing bleeding. It is often used for liver-related problems.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3111合穀刺A technique characterized by puncturing the muscles of the affected region with the needle going obliquely right and left, resembling the claws of a chicken. It is often used for spleen- related problems.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3112輸刺(五刺)A technique characterized by deep puncture directly to the bone. It is often used for kidney- related problems.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3113九刺A collective term for nine ancient needling techniques, namely, Shu needling, distant needling, meridian needling, collateral needling, intramuscular needling, great drainage needling, skin needling, cauterized needling and contralateral needling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3114輸刺(九刺)A technique to puncture the Ying-spring point and Shu-stream point of the meridian involved and the back-Shu points of five zang organs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3115遠道刺A technique to puncture points on the lower body (i.e. the lower He-sea points of the six fu organs) to treat problems of the upper body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3116經刺A technique to acupuncture stasis/tenderness points along the pathways of meridians.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3117絡刺A technique to prick small vessels with a three- edged needle for bloodletting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3118分刺A technique to puncture directly into the muscle.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3119大瀉刺A technique to incise with a sword-shaped needle to drain pus or eliminate stagnant blood, also known as lancing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3120毛刺A technique to puncture shallowly into the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3121巨刺A technique to puncture points on the left side if the right side is affected, or vice versa.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3122繆刺A technique to conduct blood-letting on the left side if the right side is affected, or vice versa.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3123焠刺A technique to prick swiftly with a cauterized needle. Indicated for cold bi-impediment pattern.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3124十二刺A collective term for twelve ancient needling techniques, namely: coupled needling; successive trigger needling; relaxing needling; triple needling; quintuple needling; straight needling; Shu needling; short needling; superficial needling; yin needling; accompanied needling; and repeated shallow needling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3125偶刺A technique to puncture the tenderness spots felt on the front (corresponding to the front-Mu point) and back (corresponding to the back-Shu point).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3126報刺A technique to puncture migratory Ashi points: while needling directly at the tender point, searching for other tender points over the surrounding area and needling in succession.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3127恢刺A technique to insert the needle from the side of the tendon and then puncture the contracted muscle in different directions to induce relaxation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3128齊刺A technique to insert one needle perpendicularly, coupled with two more needles by its sides. Used to remove cold in a small, deeper area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3129揚刺A technique to insert one needle perpendicularly in the centre, coupled with four more needles anterior, posterior, right, and left to the perpendicular needle. Used to remove cold in a large, shallow area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3130直針刺A technique to pinch the skin and insert the needle subcutaneously (The word“straight”here means towards the affected shallow area). Used to remove cold in the superficial area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3131輸刺(十二刺)A technique to insert a needle perpendicularly to the deep area to wait for needling sensation and then slowly withdraw the needle when the needling sensation is present. Used to clear pathogenic heat.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3132短刺A technique to insert the needle slowly while gently shaking the needle, followed by mild rotation when the needle is close to the bone. Used to treat bone pain or tenderness.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3133浮刺A technique to puncture the superficial area obliquely. Used indicated for muscle pain with a cold sensation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3134陰刺A technique to puncture bilateral Taixi (KI 3) (the Yuan-primordial point of the kidney meridian) simultaneously. Used to treat cold limbs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3135傍針刺A technique to insert one needle perpendicularly, coupled with another one lateral to its side. Indicated for tenderness or pain with a fixed location.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3136贊刺A technique to repeatedly puncture the shallow areas to cause bloodletting. Often used for carbuncles or abscesses.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3137灸法類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3138灸法A therapeutic method to apply burning mugwort (moxa) or other substances near or to particular points or areas of the body to relax, warm and tonify.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3139艾絨Processed moxa leaves that concentrates the white hairs on the underside of the leaf.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3140艾炷Cone-shaped mass made of moxa wool
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3141A dosage unit to count the number of moxa cones.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3142艾條A cigar-shaped roll of mugwort wrapped in cotton paper.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3143藥艾條Moxa sticks containing medicinal powder.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3144艾炷灸A method to place a moxa cone directly or indirectly to the selected area and then ignite.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3145直接灸A method to place a moxa cone directly on the selected area and then ignite to create a superficial burn.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3146瘢痕灸A method to place a small moxa cone directly on the skin, then ignite until the skin blisters and then scars after it heals.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3147化膿灸Please refer to scarring moxibustion.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3148無瘢痕灸A method to place a small moxa cone directly on the skin, then ignite and remove the burning moxa before the skin burns enough to scar.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3149麥粒灸A direct moxibustion method using a wheat grain size moxa cone.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3150間接灸;間隔灸,隔物灸A method to place some insulated materials between the moxa cone and the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3151隔薑灸A method to place a fresh ginger slice between the moxa cone and the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3152隔蒜灸A method to place a fresh garlic slice or mashed garlic between the moxa cone and the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3153隔鹽灸A method to place some salt (usually at Shenque (Ren 8)) between the moxa cone and the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3154隔附子餅灸A method to place a monkshood cake between the moxa cone and the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3155艾條灸A method of indirect moxibustion where an ignited moxa stick or roll passes over a selected area without directly touching the surface to warm the area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3156懸灸;懸起灸An indirect moxibustion method to hold a moxa stick above the skin during the treatment.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3157溫和灸An indirect moxibustion method to keep the end of an ignited moxa stick at a fixed distance (2–3 cm) from the selected area, enabling a mild warm sensation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3158雀啄灸An indirect moxibustion method to place an ignited moxa stick near the selected area and move it up and down like a pecking bird.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3159迴旋灸An indirect moxibustion method to keep the end of an ignited moxa stick at a fixed distance from the selected area and move it back and forth circularly.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3160實按灸An indirect moxibustion method to place several layers of cloth or cotton paper on the selected area and then press the ignited end of a moxa stick to allow the heat to penetrate the skin.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3161太乙神針An indirect moxibustion method to apply an ignited moxa stick to the selected area. The moxa stick is made of fine powder of Tan Xiang (Lignum Santali Albi), Shan Nai (Rhizoma Kaempferiae), Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi), Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Xiong Huang (Realgar), Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) and Xi Xin (Radix et Rhizoma Asari).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3162雷火神針An indirect moxibustion method to apply an ignited moxa stick to the selected area. The moxa stick is made of fine powder of Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum), Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Ru Xiang (Olibanum), Yin Chen (Herba Artemisiae Scopariae), Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis), Chuan Shan Jia (Squama Manitis), and She Xiang(Moschus).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3163溫針灸A method to fix a small section of moxa stick or cone onto the handle of an inserted needle prior to igniting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3164溫灸器灸A method to put moxa wool or stick into a metal box or canister, ignite and then place the box or canister over the selected area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3165燈火灸A method to apply a quick momentary touch to the selected area with an ignited oiled rush of Juncus.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3166天灸;藥物發泡法A method to apply irritants to the selected area to produce congestion and blistering.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3167穴位敷貼A method to apply warm or hot medicinal substances to acupuncture points.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3168拔罐類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3169拔罐法A therapeutic method to create negative pressure by consuming the air inside the cup with fire or other methods and then place the cup on the skin over the selected area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3170火罐法;火吸法A method to create negative pressure by introducing an ignited material inside the cup to consume the air, thereby enabling the cup to suck itself onto the skin. There are three different approaches: fire twinkling; fire throwing; and cotton sticking.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3171閃火法A method to ignite an alcoholic cotton ball held with a forceps, place it inside the cup, quickly turn it around in one to two circles, take it out immediately, and place the cup on the selected area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3172投火法A method whereby an ignited paper is quickly flung into a cup to create a negative pressure on the selected area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3173貼棉法A method to stick an alcoholic cotton ball on the inner wall (the lower 1/3), ignite the cotton ball and quickly place the cup over the selected area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3174水罐法;水吸法A method to boil a cup in water to create negative pressure: to hold the boiled bamboo cup (the mouth facing downwards) with a forceps, cover the cup mouth with a towel to absorb the water in the cup, and then quickly place the cup over the selected area.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3175留罐法Leave the cup in place after suction.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3176走罐法A method to lubricate the cup mouth and selected area first and then slide the cup up and down while retaining its suction.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3177閃罐法A method to rapidly place and remove the cup repeatedly over the selected area until the local skin becomes red.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3178刺絡拔罐A method to prick the area to be treated with a three-edged needle or lancet and then suck out blood with a cup.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3179留針拔罐;針罐A method to apply cupping to the centre of the site where a needle is retained.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3180藥罐A boiling cup method to boil bamboo cups in medicinal liquid and then apply to the body.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3181刮痧療法A method to scrape the skin repeatedly using a soup spoon or other smooth-edged instruments (such as horned animal bones, water buffalo horn or jade). The skin is often lubricated with massage oil or water.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3182刮痧板Guasha tools are often made from buffalo horn, Bian-stone or jade.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#31833.6 推拿類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3184推拿;按摩;按蹺;喬摩;案扤A Chinese medical therapy to apply manipulation to points or body areas for disease treatment and prevention as well as promoting health. Sometimes, patients are educated to exercise in addition to receiving treatment.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3185推拿手法Specific, standardized methods and movements to treat/prevent diseases and benefit health. Tuina manipulations are supposed to be lasting, forceful, even, soft and penetrating to the deeper tissue.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3186㨰法A tuina manipulation to stick to the area to be treated with the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint and conduct back-and-forth rolling using the hypothenar eminence and the ulnar side of the back of the hand.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3187滾法A tuina manipulation to clench a fist to allow the distal phalanx bone of the thumb to be inside the fist, stick to the area to be treated with the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers and then apply back- and-forth rolling manipulation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3188一指禪推法A tuina manipulation to exert constant force on the area to be treated with the tip or the palmar side of the thumb through active swing of the forearm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3189一指禪偏鋒推法A variation of Yi Zhi Chan pushing manipulation using the radial side of the thumb.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3190纏法A fast Yi Zhi Chan pushing manipulation with a frequency of more than 220 times/min.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3191跪推法A variation of Yi Zhi Chan pushing manipulation with the radial or dorsal side of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3192魚際揉法A tuina manipulation to knead and exert force on the area to be treated with the great thenar eminence through rhythmic swing of the forearm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3193揉法A tuina manipulation to apply perpendicular pressure to the surface of the body with the fingers, palms or elbows. The pressure is supposed to reach subcutaneous tissues. It includes kneading with the finger, kneading with the palm and kneading with the forearm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3194摩法A Tuina manipulation to rub the area to be treated circularly with the fingers or palms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3195推法A one-way linear pushing manipulation with the fingers, palms, or elbows.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3196刨推法A pushing manipulation with the Hukou area (formed between the thumb and index finger).
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3197刮法A tuina manipulation to scrape with the radial side of the index finger, on the back of the interphalangeal joint of the index finger. Alternatively, scraping can be done with tools such as spoons or coins.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3198擦法A tuina manipulation to apply linear rubbing with the hypothenar, great thenar, palms or fingers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3199抹法A tuina manipulation to apply top-down, left-right or arch-shaped wiping with the palmar side of the thumbs or the palms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3200按法A tuina manipulation to apply perpendicular pressure to the surface of the body with the palmar side of the fingers, palms or elbows. It is also one of the common diagnostic methods in tuina practice.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3201點法A tuina manipulation to apply perpendicular pressure to the surface of the body with finger tips, interphalangeal joints or elbows.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3202壓法A tuina manipulation to apply continuous, forceful pressure to the surface of the body with the palmar side of the thumbs, palms or elbows.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3203抵法A tuina manipulation to apply symmetrical pressure to the area to be treated with the fingers or palms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3204碟轉法A tuina manipulation to apply rotating pressure to the area to be treated with the palms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3205拳頂法A tuina manipulation to apply pressure to the area to be treated with a fist.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3206捫法A tuina manipulation to rub the palms and gently place (the warm palms) over the area to be treated.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3207押法A tuina manipulation to press the area to be treated with the palmar side of the thumbs.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3208捏法A tuina manipulation to apply coordinated pressure to the area to be treated with the thumb and the other four fingers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3209挪法A tuina manipulation to place the palm over the area to be treated, grasp and lift the muscle either using the thumb and the other four fingers or exerting a symmetric force from the base of the palm and fingers, hold for a while and then shift forward to repeat the procedure.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3210擰法A tuina manipulation to clamp and release the area to be treated with flexed index finger and middle finger or with the thumb and flexed index finger.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3211勾法A tuina manipulation to place the index finger and middle finger together and flex into a hook, stick to the skin with the radial border of the middle phalanx of index finger and then apply continuous pushing and wiping manipulation.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3212拿法A tuina manipulation to pinch and knead the area to be treated with the thumb and the other four fingers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3213抓法A tuina manipulation to grab and pinch the area to be treated with five fingertips.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3214握法A tuina manipulation to clutch and release the limb with the palm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3215搓法A tuina manipulation to hold the limb with both hands/palms and apply alternating or back-and- forth twisting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3216理法A tuina manipulation to apply rhythmic grasping and pinching of the limb.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3217撚法A tuina manipulation to hold the area to be treated with the thumb and index finger and apply back-and-forth twisting.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3218撥法A tuina manipulation to press the area to be treated with fingers or elbows and then apply perpendicular plucking force to the subcutaneous tissue.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3219拍法A tuina manipulation to pat the area to be treated with the palms or fingers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3220擊法A tuina manipulation to knock the surface of the body with the fist, palms, fingers or mulberry sticks.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3221啄法A tuina manipulation to place the five fingers together and peck the area to be treated.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3222叩法A tuina manipulation to tap the area to be treated with the ulnar side of the little finger or a hollow fist.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3223劈法A tuina manipulation to chop the area between the fingers with the ulnar side of the palm.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3224貫法A tuina manipulation to place one palm over the area to be treated and percuss the dorsum of the hand with a hollow fist made by the other hand.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3225彈法A tuina manipulation to flip the area to be treated with fingernails or palmar sides of the fingers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3226抖法A tuina manipulation to grasp the affected limb and apply small-amplitude radial shakings.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3227振法A tuina manipulation to press acupuncture points or certain body parts with the fingers or palms and apply fast, continuous vibration.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3228搖法A tuina manipulation to conduct passive rotation of the affected joint along the axis of motion.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3229拔伸法;牽引法A tuina manipulation to immobilize one end of the affected joint or limb and pull the other end along the longitudinal axis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3230勒法A tuina manipulation to clamp the affected fingers or toes with the fingers and apply rapid pulling.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3231屈伸法A tuina manipulation to slowly and repeatedly flex and extend the joints to stretch the surrounding tissues, and increase the joint range of motion.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3232扳法A tuina manipulation to apply a sudden thrust force to the affected joint to produce passive rotation, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3233背法A tuina manipulation to carry the patient on the back and apply traction, shaking, vibration and instant extension to the affected lumbar vertebrae.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3234梳法A tuina manipulation to place the palmar sides of the fingers over the area to be treated and apply soft, one-way combing.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3235拂法A tuina manipulation to brush or scrub the surface of the body with the fingers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3236捋法A tuina manipulation to place the palm or fingers over the area to be treated, gradually push from the proximal end to the distal end, and then release the force quickly.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3237掩法A tuina manipulation to gently cover the area to be treated with the hand and remain still.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3238捩法A tuina manipulation to make a passive rotation of the joints.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3239端法A tuina manipulation to hold or lift the affected limb with one or both hands.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3240摸法A tuina manipulation to press the limbs or acupuncture points with fingers to help with diagnosis.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3241提法A tuina manipulation to lift the post-traumatic sunken bones or joints to normal position using one or both hands or with the help of a rope.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3242攏法A tuina manipulation to clamp and release the skin of the area to be treated with the ulnar aspects of both palms.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3243擠法;挾按法A tuina manipulation to squeeze both sides of the area to be treated with one or both hands.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3244挽法A tuina manipulation to pull or move the limbs of the patient.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3245推拿複合手法類
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3246按揉法A compound tuina manipulation composed of pressing and kneading manipulations.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3247拿揉法A compound tuina manipulation composed of grasping and kneading manipulations.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3248推摩法A compound tuina manipulation composed of Yi Zhi Chan pushing using the radial side of the thumb and rubbing circularly with the other four fingers.
https://www.nricm.edu.tw/twcm/CodeSystem/who-ictm-terminology  WGM2#3249牽抖法A compound tuina manipulation composed of pulling-stretching and shaking manipulations.

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