Lupus Erythematosus

Question 1

Which pattern indicates the early signs up lupus, red papule, restlessness, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue?

Answer 1

KI yin deficiency with flaring up of internal fire.

Question 2

What is the tx principle for KI yin def with flaring up of internal fire?

Answer 2

Nourish yin and direct fire downward, cool blood, and clear heat.

Question 3

What is the formula for KI yin def with flaring up of internal fire?

Answer 3

Dang gui liu huang tang.

Question 4

Which pattern indicates chronic lupus with widespread purple lesions, joint pain, low grade fever, and choppy pulse?

Answer 4

Qi deficiency and blood stagnation.

Question 5

What is the tx principle for qi def and blood stagnation?

Answer 5

Strengthen qi, invigorate blood, and benefit the skin.

Question 6

What is the formula for qi def and blood stagnation?

Answer 6

Xue fu zhu yu tang.

Question 7

What are some points for lupus?

Answer 7

GB41, SJ5, GB40, ST36, LU7, KI6, P3, and HT3.