sān rén tāng is used for patterns with
early-stage damp-heat or summer-heat with dampness, pathogen lodged in the wei- and qi-level, heat in the upper jiao.
symptoms indicating the use of sān rén tāng
headache, mild chills, afternoon fever, heaviness, generalized pain, pale-yellow face, stifling sensation in the chest, loss of appetite, no thirst.
western interpretation of sān rén tāng
morning sickness, fever of unknown origin, biliary ascariasis, enteric fever, pyelonephritis, undulant fever, post-operative fever of various etiologies.
explanation of the mechanism
this is an early-stage damp-heat or summer-heat warm-febrile disease in which dampness predominates and the pathogenic influences are lodged in the wei- and qi-level.
although the chills, headache, and heavy and painful pody sensations are similar to an exterior cold condition, the pulse suggests otherwise! also, the chills here are caused by constriction of the yang from dampness, and are much milder than the chills associated with exterior cold.
dampness lodged in the flesh and muscles causes a heavy sensation in the body and generalized pain; it also prevents the clear yang from rising, which causes headache, a stifling sensation in the chest, and loss of appetite. when dampness, a yin pathogenic influence, combines with heat, it sequesters (traps) the heat in the deeper levels of the body. this manifests as fever in the afternoon, or the “yin within the yang” time of the day.
the predominance of dampness is reflected in the pale-yellow complexion, the white tongue coating and the soggy 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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