Damp-heat wilting

Wilting (wěi) attributed to damp-heat damaging the sinews. Damp-heat wilting is characterized by wilting (wěi), slight swelling, and numbness of the lower limbs, attended by generalized heaviness, oppression in the chest, inhibited voidings of reddish urine, a slimy yellow tongue fur, and soggy rapid pulse.

Medicinal therapy: Clear heat and dry dampness; fortify the spleen and percolate dampness. Use formulas like Supplemented Mysterious Two Powder (加味二妙散 jiā wèi èr miào sǎn).

Acumoxatherapy: Use the basic points given under wilting (wěi), and add SP-9 (Yīn Mound Spring, 阴陵泉 yīn líng quán), SP-5 (Shang Hill, 商丘 shāng qiū), and ST-44 (Inner Court, 内庭 nèi tíng), needling with drainage.