Clear Lung-Heat, prevent injury of Yin by Heat.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
LU-10 Yuji, LU-5 Chize, LU-1 Zhongfu, Du-14 Dazhui, SP-6 Sanyinjiao. Reducing method.
Explanation
- LU-10 clears Lung-Heat.
- LU-5 resolves Phlegm-Heat from the Lungs.
- LU-1 clears Lung-Heat.
- Du-14 clears Heat.
- SP-6 stops sweating and prevents injury of Yin by Heat.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
(Ephedra-Prunus-Gypsum-Glycyrrhiza Decoction)
Ma Huang Herba Ephedrae 5 g
Xing Ren Semen Pruni armeniacae 9 g
Shi Gao Gypsum fibrosum 18 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 6 g
Explanation
This formula is used for a combined condition of Greater Yang and Bright Yang pattern.
However, by reducing the dosage of Ma Huang and increasing that of Shi Gao, it can be used to
treat Lung-Heat at the Qi Level.
- Shi Gao clears Lung-Heat.