Jaundice

Question 1

What is jaundice characterized by?

Answer 1

Jaundice is characterized by yellow eyes, yellow skin, and yellow urine.

Question 2

What is the main basis for the diagnosis of jaundice?

Answer 2

Yellow eyes is the main basis for diagnosis.

Question 3

Etiologies of Jaundice

Answer 3

External Evil Invasion
Improper Diet
Empty Cold in SP + ST
Qi Stagnation + Blood Stasis

Question 4

Main treatment point for Yang Jaundice?

*Heat is more than Dampness
*Fresh yellow eyes + skin

Answer 4

Dampness-
SI-4
DU-9
GB-34
SP-9
ST-36

Fever-
DU-17
LI-11
SJ-5
GB-43

Promote BM
SJ-6

Question 5

Main treatment point for Yang Jaundice?

*Dampness is more than Heat
*Yellow eyes + skin (duller than more Heat)

Answer 5

Dampness-
SI-4
DU-9
GB-34
SP-9
ST-36

Heat
LR-2
SJ-5
GB-43

Question 6

Main treatment point for Yin Jaundice?

*Dull yellow skin + eyes

Answer 6

Dampness-
SI-4
DU-9
GB-34
SP-9
ST-36
REN-4
Back-shu

Question 7

Main treatment point for Acute Jaundice?

*Rapid onset, golden yellow eyes + skin, high fever, big thirst

Answer 7

Dampness-
SI-4
DU-9
GB-34
SP-9
ST-36
Ying-spring for heat
Back-shu to tonify
Xi-cleft for acute conditions