headache, no sweating and Floating pulse), there are symptoms of retention of Phlegm-Fluids in
the Interior, i.e. breathlessness, cough with expectoration of profuse white-watery sputum and
sticky tongue coating. The swelling of the limbs is due to Phlegm-Fluids retained
subcutaneously. The person finds it difficult to lie down because of the Phlegm-Fluids stagnating
in the chest.
Treatment Principle
Release the Exterior, expel Wind-Cold, restore the descending of Lung-Qi, resolve Phlegm.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
LU-7 Lieque, LU-6 Kongzui, LU-5 Chize, BL-12 Fengmen, BL-13 Feishu, Dingchuan
extra-point, P-6 Neiguan, ST-40 Fenglong, Ren-22 Tiantu. All with reducing or even method.
Explanation
- LU-7 releases the Exterior and expels Wind-Cold.
- LU-6, Accumulation point, relieves breathlessness.
- LU-5 resolves Phlegm from the Lungs.
- BL-12 and BL-13 with cupping (with or without needling) release the Exterior.
- Dingchuan stops acute breathlessness.
- P-6 opens the chest, relieves a feeling of oppression of the chest and helps breathing.
- ST-40 resolves Phlegm and opens the chest.
- Ren-22 stimulates the descending of Lung-Qi and resolves Phlegm.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Xiao Qing Long Tang
(Small Green Dragon Decoction)