Herpes Simplex Flashcards
What is herpes simplex?
Common viral disease characterized by clusters of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes.
What are the general signs of herpes simplex?
Local tenderness leading to small clusters of vesicles the typically resolve within three weeks. Recurrent infection is common.
What are the four patterns of herpes simplex?
Wind-heat affecting the upper body, damp-heat lodged in the lower burner, accumulated heat in the SP and ST, and deficiency heat pattern.
Where does wind-heat affecting the upper body herpes simplex typically occur?
Corners of the mouth, above the lips, below the nostril, or on the cheeks.
Which pattern includes dryness of the mouth, restlessness, dry stools, and red tongue with a thin, white, or yellow coating?
Wind-heat affecting the upper body.
What is the tx principle for wind-heat affecting the upper body?
Disperse wind and clear heat.
What is the formula for wind-heat affecting the upper body?
Xin yi qing fei yin.
Where does damp-heat lodged in the lower burner herpes simplex typically occur?
The genitalia.
Which pattern includes blood-tinged urine, dry stools, and a rapid pulse?
Damp-heat lodged in the lower burner.
What is the tx principle for damp-heat lodged in the lower burner?
Resolve dampness and clear heat.
Which formula is for damp-heat lodged in the lower burner?
Long dan xei gan tang.
Where does accumulated heat in the SP and ST herpes simplex typically occur?
On the face and cheek in particular and are recurrent.
Which pattern includes dry stools or constipation, red tongue with a dry, yellow coating?
Accumulated heat in the SP and ST.
What is the tx principle for accumulated heat in the SP and ST?
Clear heat from the SP/ST and promote body fluids. Tonify qi and harmonize the ST.
What formula is used for accumulated heat in the SP and ST?
Zhu ye shi gao tang.
