27. Edema (Shui zhong)
Definition
---Abnormal retention of water
Classification
1. Yang edema: short course, acute, mainly head and face, bright skin, insignificant or no pitting on pressure.
2. Yin edema: long course, chronic, mainly legs, darkening skin, significant pitting on pressure.
Relevant Modern Diseases
1. Nephritis
2. Nephrosis
3. Heart Failar
4. Primary Hyperaldosteronism
5. Hypoproteinemia
6. Vitamin B1 Deficiency
7. Hypothyroidism
8. Liver Cirrhosis
9. Idiopathic Edema
Etiology & Pathogenesis
Wind, damp-heat, damp-cold, improper diet, overexertion, excessive sexual activity, multiple birth
Lung, Spleen, Kidney
Herbal Treatment
A. Yang Edema
1. Water Retention Due To External Wind
Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang
Ma Huang---
Shi Gao---
Bai Zhu, Sheng Jiang---
Gan Cao---
2. Damp-Heat Toxicity Affecting Lung And Spleen
Ma Huang Lian Qiao Chi Xiao Dou Tang + Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Ma Huang, Xing Ren, Sang Bai Pi---
Lian Qiao---
Chi Xiao Dou---
Jin Yin Hua, Ye Ju Hua, Pu Gong Ying, Zhi Hua Di Ding---
3. Dampness Accumulation
Wu Pi San + Wei Ling Tang
Sang Bai Pi, Chen Pi, Da Fu Pi, Fu Ling Pi, Sheng Jiang Pi---
Bai Zhu, Fu Ling---
Cang Zhu, Hou Po---
Zhu Ling, Ze Xie---
Gui Zhi---
4. Damp-Heat Accumulation
Shu Zao Yin Zi
Qiang Huo, Qin Jiao---
Fu Ling Pi, Sheng Jiang, Da Fu Pi---
Shang Lu---
Ze Xie, Mu Tong, Chi Xiao Dou---
B. Yin Edema
1. Spleen Yang Deficiency
Shi Pi Yin
Gan Jiang, Fu Zi, Gan Cao---
Bai Zhu, Fu Ling---
Da Fu Pi, Mu Gua---
Mu Xing, Hou Po---
2. Kidney Yang Deficiency
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan + Zhen Wu Tang
Rou Gui, Fu Zi---
Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao, Shan Zhu Yu---
Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Ze Xie, Che Qian Zi---
Niu Xi---
Acupuncture Treatment
A. Yang Edema
LU 7, LI 4, LI 6 , SP 9, BL 39
B. Yin Edema
BL 20, Bl 23, RN 9, RN 4, KI 7, ST 36
Personal Clinical Experience
1. Yu Mi Xu 50g
---Abnormal retention of water
Classification
1. Yang edema: short course, acute, mainly head and face, bright skin, insignificant or no pitting on pressure.
2. Yin edema: long course, chronic, mainly legs, darkening skin, significant pitting on pressure.
Relevant Modern Diseases
1. Nephritis
2. Nephrosis
3. Heart Failar
4. Primary Hyperaldosteronism
5. Hypoproteinemia
6. Vitamin B1 Deficiency
7. Hypothyroidism
8. Liver Cirrhosis
9. Idiopathic Edema
Etiology & Pathogenesis
Wind, damp-heat, damp-cold, improper diet, overexertion, excessive sexual activity, multiple birth
Lung, Spleen, Kidney
Herbal Treatment
A. Yang Edema
1. Water Retention Due To External Wind
Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang
Ma Huang---
Shi Gao---
Bai Zhu, Sheng Jiang---
Gan Cao---
2. Damp-Heat Toxicity Affecting Lung And Spleen
Ma Huang Lian Qiao Chi Xiao Dou Tang + Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Ma Huang, Xing Ren, Sang Bai Pi---
Lian Qiao---
Chi Xiao Dou---
Jin Yin Hua, Ye Ju Hua, Pu Gong Ying, Zhi Hua Di Ding---
3. Dampness Accumulation
Wu Pi San + Wei Ling Tang
Sang Bai Pi, Chen Pi, Da Fu Pi, Fu Ling Pi, Sheng Jiang Pi---
Bai Zhu, Fu Ling---
Cang Zhu, Hou Po---
Zhu Ling, Ze Xie---
Gui Zhi---
4. Damp-Heat Accumulation
Shu Zao Yin Zi
Qiang Huo, Qin Jiao---
Fu Ling Pi, Sheng Jiang, Da Fu Pi---
Shang Lu---
Ze Xie, Mu Tong, Chi Xiao Dou---
B. Yin Edema
1. Spleen Yang Deficiency
Shi Pi Yin
Gan Jiang, Fu Zi, Gan Cao---
Bai Zhu, Fu Ling---
Da Fu Pi, Mu Gua---
Mu Xing, Hou Po---
2. Kidney Yang Deficiency
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan + Zhen Wu Tang
Rou Gui, Fu Zi---
Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao, Shan Zhu Yu---
Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Ze Xie, Che Qian Zi---
Niu Xi---
Acupuncture Treatment
A. Yang Edema
LU 7, LI 4, LI 6 , SP 9, BL 39
B. Yin Edema
BL 20, Bl 23, RN 9, RN 4, KI 7, ST 36
Personal Clinical Experience
1. Yu Mi Xu 50g
