yín qiáo sǎn is used for patterns with
exterior wind-heat with heat toxin, wind-heat attacking the lungs, wen bing wei level, summerheat with dampness.
symptoms indicating the use of yín qiáo sǎn
fever, slight or no chills, thirst, cough, sore red swollen throat, headache, runny or blocked nose, possibly dispnea and flaring of nostrils, possibly boils and sores.
western interpretation of yín qiáo sǎn
upper respiratory tract infection (urti), influenza, acute bronchitis, epidemic parotitis, acute endometritis, early-stage enchephalitis or meningitis, early-stage measles or mumps, acute tonsilitis.
explanation of the mechanism
this is an early-stage warm-febrile disease which enters through the nose and mouth and attacks the lungs. depending on how much the wei qi is involved, heat in the superficial aspect of the lungs results in fever with or without chills, cough, sore throat, a red-tipped tongue, and a white or yellow tongue coating.
if the pathogenic influence is still in the exterior, the tongue coating will be normal (thin and white). when heat injures the fluids it causes thirst. the floating, rapid pulse reflects the presence of superficial heat.
(bensky & barolet)
important note: if you experience symptoms that resemble the ones presented in the tcm pocketguide please consult a medical doctor or tcm therapist. these prescriptions are not meant for self-medication and should only be prescribed by a licensed tcm practitioner. of course you can also book a consultation with me. i would be pleased to welcome you.
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