gé gēn huáng lián huáng qín tāng is used for patterns with
patterns of unresolved exterior pathogen entering the yang ming level, and leading to damp-heat in the lower jiao, possibly inappropriate treatment of tai yang with laxatives.
symptoms indicating the use of gé gēn huáng lián huáng qín tāng
fever, sweating, thirst, dysenteric diarrhea, very foul smelling stools with or without mucous or blood, burning anus, tenesmus, irritability, heat sensation in the chest and epigastrium, gasping, possibly wheezing, palpitations, stiff neck, dark yellow urine.
western interpretation of gé gēn huáng lián huáng qín tāng
acute gastroenteritis, acute enteritis, bacterial dysentery, measles, early-stage poliomyelitis, mouth ulcers, eye infection, skin pathology.
explanation of the mechanism
in this pattern, the exterior has not been completely released and in the interior the heat is already blazing. this condition can arise when an exterior condition this inappropriately treated with laxatives. purging drives the external pathogenic influence deeper into the yang ming stage where it gives rise to dysenteric diarrhea with heat, characterized by very foul-smelling stools and a burning sensation around the anus.
there is also irritability and a sensation of heat in the chest. the presence of interior heat is reflected in the fever, thirst, the red tongue with a yellow coating, and the rapid pulse. as the condition progresses inward from the exterior, it causes ‘steaming’ of the muscle layer which manifests as sweat. when fire in the interior attacks the lungs, wheezing results.
(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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