Damp-Heat in the Bladder
膀胱湿热páng guāng shī rè · damp-heat (fullness)
Tongue
red, with a greasy yellow coating at the root
Pulse
slippery and rapid, or rapid
Description
Damp-Heat pours down to the Bladder and disturbs urination, giving frequency, urgency, burning and cloudy or scanty urine.
Symptoms
frequent, urgent urination burning or pain on urination scanty, dark, cloudy or blood-streaked urine a feeling of incomplete emptying lower abdominal fullness or discomfort possible fever; thirst without much desire to drink
Treatment principle
clear heat and drain Damp-Heat from the Bladder
Recommended formulas
四妙散
Points
Pangguangshu
Zhongji
Yinlingquan
Sanyinjiao
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.