Damp-Heat Pouring Downward
湿热下注shī rè xià zhù · Dampness-Heat (Fullness)
Tongue
red, yellow, greasy film
Pulse
sliding, frequent
Description
Dampness-heat “flows down” into the lower burner: hot, aching legs; urogenital inflammation. Treatment clears the heat and dries up the dampness in the lower burner.
Symptoms
Burning, swollen pain in the knees and feet; heaviness in the legs discharge, itching, dysuria yellow, cloudy urine
Treatment principle
Remove heat, dry out moisture from the lower heater
Recommended formulas
四妙散
Points
Yinlingquan
Yanglingquan
Zusanli
Sanyinjiao
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