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Pin Yin:
jiao qi
Symptoms:
Note:
may be associated with Cold, Dampness, Damp Heat, and/or Phlegm Evils,
in which cases edema of the legs occurs; if due to Dryness or Blood
Vacuity, numbness of the legs is associated with withering of muscle
mass without edema.
Pain:
distended pain of legs.
Sensory abnormalities:
numbness of legs.
Signs:
Complexion, other:
edema of legs [also a characteristic of heart disease].
Herbs:
--Same as herbs for Root Patterns above, with emphasis on:
--Drain Dampness, Promote Urination
--Aromatic-transform Dampness
-- Clear Heat, Dry Dampness; if Leg Qi is associated with Damp Heat.
--Dispel Wind Dampness
Formulas:
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Root Patterns:
--PernicFactr: Interior Cold
--PernicFactr: Interior Dampness
--PernicFactr: Phlegm
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