fluids.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
L.I.-4 Hegu, T.B.-5 Waiguan, LU-7 Lieque, BL-12 Fengmen, BL-13 Feishu, L.I.-6 Pianli,
L.I.-10 Shousanli, Du-26 Renzhong, Ren-17 Shanzhong, ST-36 Zusanli. Reducing method;
cupping may be applied to BL-12 and BL-13.
Explanation
- L.I.-4, T.B.-5, LU-7, BL-12 and BL-13 release the Exterior, expel Wind and restore the
Lung's dispersing and descending function. - L.I.-6 opens the Water passages and resolves acute oedema of the upper limbs and face.
- L.I.-10 is an important local point for the arms, used here to resolve oedema.
- Du-26 is used as a local point for facial oedema. The old name of this point was Shuigou
which means "water ditch". - Ren-17 stimulates the descending of Lung-Qi.
- ST-36 harmonizes Nutritive and Defensive Qi and removes fluids from the space
between skin and muscles.
Ancient Prescriptions
- Oedema of face and limbs with fever: KI-6 Zhaohai, Du-26 Renzhong, L.I.-4 Hegu,
ST-36 Zusanli, G.B.-41 Zulinqi, L.I.-11 Quchi and ST-36 Zusanli ("Great Compendium
of Acupuncture" 1601). - Oedema of upper body: Du-26 Renzhong with reducing method and Ren-9 Shuifen with
direct moxa cones ("Great Compendium of Acupuncture" 1601).
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
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