Leg Ulcers Flashcards
Which pattern is due to external damp heat and the lesions primarily occur along the yang ming and the lesions begin with pain, redness, and swelling of the area causing oozing and pus formation?
Damp-heat lodged in the lower burner.
What is the tx principle for damp-heat lodged in the lower burner?
Clear heat and relieve toxins.
What is the formula for damp-heat lodged in the lower burner?
Si miao yong gan tang.
Which pattern is caused by overwork and fatigue and is characterized by greyish white tissue inside the wound and copius clear pus?
SP def leading to excess of dampness.
Which pattern is initiated by trauma and is characterized by swelling and dark purple skin and tissue?
Blood stasis and qi stagnation.
What is the tx principle for blood stasis and qi stagnation?
Invigorate blood and regulate qi.
What is the formula for blood stasis and qi stagnation?
Shen tong zhu yu tang.
Which pattern develops following febrile illness, skin surrounding lesions is deep red with slight or no pain?
LV and KI yin def.
What is the tx principle for LV and KI yin def.?
Enrich yin and direct fire downward.
What is the formula for LV and KI yin def.?
Dang gui liu huang tang.
What is the tx principle for SP def leading to excess of damp?
Strengthen SP and transform damp.
What are the formulas for SP def leading to excess of damp?
Si jun zi tang and er miao san.
