Acute tonsillitis is caused by Wind-Heat and, if severe, Fire-Poison. The points to be used, all
with reducing method, are:
- L.I.-11 Quchi, L.I.-4 Hegu and ST-44 Neiting to expel Wind-Heat and clear
Stomach-Heat (which often causes tonsillitis). - Ren-22 Tiantu, LU-11 Shaoshang and LU-10 Yuji to expel Wind-Heat, resolve
Fire-Poison and soothe the throat. If there is a temperature bleed LU-11. If the fever is
high add Du-14 Dazhui.
Sore Throat
Acupuncture
General Prescription
A sore throat is usually due to Wind-Heat. The points to use, all with reducing method, are:
- LU-11 Shaoshang and L.I.-4 Hegu to expel Wind-Heat and benefit the throat.
- ST-43 Xiangu to clear Stomach-Heat which often causes sore throat, especially in
children.
Qi Level
Lung-Heat
Clinical Manifestations
High fever, feeling of heat, cough, breathlessness, coughing of yellow sputum, thirst,
restlessness, sweating.
Tongue: Red with yellow coating.
Pulse: Overflowing and Rapid.
This pattern occurs when the external Wind-Heat changes into interior Heat and enters the
Lungs. From a Western point of view, acute bronchitis following a common cold or influenza is
an example of such a pattern.
Treatment Principle