Stomach and Spleen Damp-Heat
Clinical Manifestations
Sticky-yellow nasal discharge, red cheeks, thirst, dry lips, impaired sense of smell, a feeling of
heaviness and muzziness of the head, a frontal headache, a sticky taste, a feeling of oppression of
the chest and epigastrium.
Tongue: sticky-yellow coating in the centre.
Pulse: Slippery.
Treatment Principle
Clear Heat, resolve Dampness, harmonize the Stomach, tonify the Spleen.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
Ren-12 Zhongwan, BL-20 Pishu, Ren-9 Shuifen, SP-9 Yinlingquan, BL-22 Sanjiaoshu, L.I.-11
Quchi, L.I.-4 Hegu, Ren-13 Shangwan, Bitong. Even method, except on the first two points
which should be reinforced.
Explanation
- Ren-12 and BL-20 tonify the Spleen to resolve Dampness.
- Ren-9, SP-9 and BL-22 resolve Dampness.
- L.I.-11 resolves Damp-Heat.
- L.I.-4 opens the nose and harmonizes the Stomach.
- Ren-13 harmonizes the Stomach and regulates the Upper Burner.
- Bitong opens the nose and the sinuses.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription