sāng xìng tāng is used for patterns with
external warm-dryness injuring
the lung qi, or affecting the collaterals.
symptoms indicating the use of sāng xìng tāng
slight fever, headache, thirst, dry, hacking cough or cough with scanty, thick, sticky sputum, or coughing of blood, chest pain during severe coughing fits, dry skin, dry nose, dry throat.
western interpretation of sāng xìng tāng
upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, pertussis, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, acute tonsillitis, bronchial asthma, copd, sjögren’s syndrome, loss of voice, hoarseness, sore throat.
explanation of the mechanism
this is warm-dryness injuring the lung qi at a relatively superficial level (exterior stage). because the lungs are responsible for respiration and control the skin, they are the organ most influenced by the external environment.
when the weather is dry, dryness will affect the lungs first. at a relatively exterior level, this leads to moderate fever and headache. disruption in the flow of lung qi and the scorching effect of warm-dryness causes a dry, hacking cough. dryness also depletes the lung fluids, which manifests as thirst, a red tongue, and a dry tongue coating. the floating, rapid pulse indicates a superficial disorder. it is especially floating on the right side (cun position).
(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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