Exterior Wind-Heat Pattern
风热表证fēng rè biǎo zhèng · external (superficial)
Tongue
red tip, thin yellowish coating
Pulse
superficial, frequent
Description
Wind-heat on the surface: heat predominates, accompanied by a sore throat and thirst. If cough is the predominant symptom, Sanjuyin is prescribed; if heat and sore throat are the predominant symptoms, Yinqiaosan is prescribed.
Symptoms
The fever is worse than the chills sore throat, thirst headache yellow discharge
Treatment principle
dispel the heat of the wind
Recommended formulas
银翘散
桑菊饮
Points
Hegu
Quchi
Dazhui
Waiguan
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