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Damp cough
湿咳 〔濕咳〕 shī ké
湿嗽〔濕嗽〕shī sòu
Cough due to contraction of dampness evil giving rise to damp phlegm that congests the lung. Damp cough is characterized by cough with copious phlegm, joint pain, heavy limbs, swelling of the face and limbs, and inhibited urination.
Medicinal therapy: Transform dampness and dispel phlegm using formulas such as
Acumoxatherapy: Base treatment mainly on LU, SP, and ST. Select BL-13 (Lung Transport, 肺俞 fèi shù), LU-9 (Great Abyss, 太渊 tài yuān), SP-3 (Supreme White, 太白 tài bái), LU-5 (Cubit Marsh, 尺泽 chǐ zé), CV-22 (Celestial Chimney, 天突 tiān tú), ST-40 (Bountiful Bulge, 丰隆 fēng lóng), ST-36 (Leg Three Lǐ, 足三里 zú sān lǐ), SP-9 (Yīn Mound Spring, 阴陵泉 yīn líng quán), and LI-4 (Union Valley, 合谷 hé gǔ). Needle with drainage and add moxa.
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