yǐn qiáo mǎ bó sǎn is used for patterns with
lung damp-heat attacking the blood level, painful obstruction of the throat due to damp-heat in the lungs.
symptoms indicating the use of yǐn qiáo mǎ bó sǎn
severe sore throat with great difficulty in swallowing.
western interpretation of yǐn qiáo mǎ bó sǎn
acute tonsilitis, scarlet fever, measles.
explanation of the mechanism
this is painful obstruction of the throat due to damp-heat collecting in the lungs.
when damp-heat or a damp-warm-febrile disease invades the body, it often begins by attacking the lungs. damp-heat constrains the qi level of the lungs, which results in obstruction of the throat. damp-heat attacking the blood level of the lungs causes sore throat.
the red tongue and rapid pulse reflect the presence of heat, while the thick tongue coating and slippery pulse indicate dampness. if the damp-heat only penetrates to a relatively superficial level, the tongue coating will be white and the pulse will float; if it penetrates deeper, the tongue coating will turn yellow and the pulse will no longer float.
(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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