小青龙汤 for the lungs
By mchern • Mar 27th, 2008 • Category: Lungs, shanghanlunThe idea is this: a person is has exterior signs and is dripping like a tap (tells us he has 小青龙-type fluids inside). Cold has caused his to cough, pant or even wheeze.
小青龙汤 can be used either for:
- plain cough: with white, transparent, bubbly phelgm (the stuff we see). This is very similar to 金匮要略’s “痰饮,” which is actually “淡饮.” Best decribe in chinese as “落地成水”.
- bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes): where excessive secretions as well as bronchial spasms cause breathing problems.
Still, keep a lookout for the 小青龙汤-type person.
Often used for allergic rhinitis where the snot and phlegm is clear and running. It’s 痰饮 after all.
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