qīng shǔ yì qì tāng is used for patterns with
summerheat injuring the qi and fluids, summerheat with yin xu, summerheat with qi and yin xu.
symptoms indicating the use of qīng shǔ yì qì tāng
fever, profuse sweating, irritability, thirst, scanty and dark urine, desire to curl up, shortness of breath, apathy.
western interpretation of qīng shǔ yì qì tāng
upper respiratory tract infection, heat-stroke, fevers of unknown origin.
explanation of the mechanism
this is summerheat injuring the qi and fluids.
when summerheat penetrates to the interior there is fever, irritability, dark, scanty urine, and a rapid pulse. the heat ‘steaming’ internally forces open the interstices and pores and causes profuse sweating. summerheat, a yang pathogenic influence, is very apt to injure the fluids, which is compounded by profuse sweating. this results in thirst with a desire to drink, a desire to curl up, shortness of breath, apathy and a deficient pulse.
(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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