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Varicoses of the Lower Extremities

• Accumulation of Heat and Damp (acute condition)

Clinical manifestations

• Varicose veins are combined with red, swollen legs. Veins are hot and burning
• Fever, bitter taste in the mouth, irregular bowel movements
• T: Red with yellow greasy coating
• P: Wiry/rapid

Etiology

• Excessive alcohol intake, damp and heat producing foods

Treatment Principle

• Clear heat, drain damp

Formula

• San Miao Wan

Points

• Local points that are inserted around the varicose veins like Hua Tou Jia Jie Points around the spine. Needles are considered more effective than herbs for this sort of varicose condition.

• Accumulation of Cold and Damp (chronic condition)

  Clinical manifestations

  • Varicose veins are combined with heavy extremities and distension.
  • Blue or purple veins, chronic
  • Copious urine, loose stools
  • T: White Greasy coat
  • P: Soft

  Etiology

  • Standing up too much, working environment

  Treatment Principle

  • Remove cold and damp

  Formula

  • Ji Ming San

   

• Qi Deficiency and Blood Stagnation

  Clinical manifestations

  • Chronic physical weakness or Qi deficiency
  • Chronically carrying heavy things and/or standing for a long time.
  • Purple veins. Not as "big" as in damp/cold accumulation.
  • Achy, but not distended.
  • Fatigue, shortness of breath, pale complexion.
  • T: Pale
  • P: Weak

  Treatment Principle

  • Harmonize Ying, tonify Qi, Activate Blood

  Formula

  • Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang

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