- If there are pronounced symptoms of Wind-Cold eliminate Shi Gao and add Fang Feng
Radix Ledebouriellae sesloidis and Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi cassiae.
Fire-Poison
Clinical Manifestations
Oedema of any part of the body, sores, carbuncles or furuncles.
Tongue: Red with a sticky-yellow coating.
Pulse: Slippery and Rapid.
Treatment Principle
Tonify Lungs and Spleen, drain Dampness, clear Heat and resolve Fire-Poison.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
Ren-12 Zhongwan, BL-20 Pishu, Ren-9 Shuifen, ST-28 Shuidao, BL-22 Sanjiaoshu, SP-9
Yinlinquan, LU-7 Lieque, BL-13 Feishu, L.I.-11 Quchi. Reducing method except on Ren-12,
BL-20 and BL-13 which should be reinforced. No moxa.
Explanation
- Ren-12 and BL-20 tonify the Spleen to resolve Dampness and oedema.
- Ren-9, ST-28 and BL-22 promote the transformation of fluids and resolve oedema.
- SP-9 resolves Dampness.
- LU-7 stimulates the Lung's dispersing of fluids.
- BL-13 tonifies Lung-Qi.
- L.I.-11 resolves Fire-Poison.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription