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Weeping canthus
漏睛 〔漏睛〕 lòu jīng
眦漏〔眥漏〕zì lòu
A disease pattern characterized by discharge of pus from the canthus on application of pressure, or, in severe cases, a red hot swollen lump at the inner canthus that refuses pressure, and that turns into a sore or a fistula. Weeping canthus is attributed to depressed heat in the heart channel or wind-heat attacking the inner canthus.
Biomedical correspondence: dacryocystitis.
Medicinal therapy: Course wind, clear heat, drain fire, and resolve toxin. Take