- Sang Ye and Dan Dou Chi release the Exterior, expel Wind-Heat and stop cough.
- Xing Ren restores the descending of Lung-Qi.
- Zhe Bie Mu, Sha Shen and Li Pi moisten the Lungs and benefit fluids.
- Zhi Zi clears Heat.
In the context of invasions of Wind at the Defensive-Qi level, we can now briefly discuss the
treatment of certain symptoms which may be due to either Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat.
Hoarse Voice
Hoarseness may be caused either by Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat and is due to obstruction of the
Lung's Defensive-Qi portion by Wind. The Lung is sometimes compared to a bell: it should be
empty and give a clear ringing sound, reflected in a clear and loud voice. If the bell is filled up it
cannot ring: similarly, when the Lungs are obstructed by a pathogenic factor the voice may be
affected and become hoarse or it may be lost completely.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
The points to use, all with reducing method, are:
- Ren-23 Lianquan to benefit the throat.
- Du-14 Dazhui to clear Heat and expel Wind.
- L.I.-11 Quchi and L.I.-4 Hegu to expel Wind-Heat.
- LU-7 Lieque to promote the descending of Lung-Qi and clear the throat.
- HE-5 Tongli to benefit the throat.
Acute Tonsillitis
Acupuncture
General Prescription