| Acute Weak Cough |
| Wind–Cold Fettering the Lung |
| Symptoms |
Weak, quiet cough with thin white secretion, sore throat, fever without sweating, aversion to cold.
| Principle Treatment |
Dispel wind and cold and down bear the energy [ to stop the cough].
| Acupuncture Points |
LU-7, BL-13,TB-5, LI-4
GB-20 Helps eliminate both interior and exterior Wind. It is very much used to eliminate exterior Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat, particularly if the headache and stiff neck that are normally caused by exterior Wind are pronounced, which is combined with LU-7 to expel Wind-Cold... GB-20 extinguishes interior Wind and is used to help relieve dizziness and vertigo due to rising Liver-Yang or Liver-Fire.
The Affects of Liver-Yang rising
- Throbbing or pulsating pain: The headache is often described as a throbbing, pounding, bursting, or distending pain.
- Location: It usually affects the sides of the head (temporal area), temples, eyebrows, or behind the eyes.
- May be on one or both sides: The headache can occur on one or both sides of the head.
- Intense: The pain is generally considered severe and intense
The Affects of Liver-Fire
- Lateral Headaches: Typically felt on the sides of the head, often specifically in the temple area or even behind the eyes.
- Throbbing, Distending, or Pulsating Pain: Described as intense and often involving a feeling of pressure or expansion within the head.
- Sharp Pain: Can also be described as sharp or splitting pain, particularly when Liver Fire Blazing is present.
In addition, GB-20 is a major point for eye problems, particularly if associated with a Liver disharmony. Therefore, this point helps treat blurred vision, cataract, iritis and optic atrophy.
ST-40
| Food to Avoid |
Cold and cool foods.
| Recommended Food to Eat |
| Nuts and Seeds |
Chinese Roasted almonds with salt, walnuts with honey, almond
butter
