Wind Dampness

Question 1

What is Dampness?

Answer 1

a heavy, turbid, substan pathogen
a Yin pathogen
Tendency to sink into Lower Burner (heavy, sticky)

Question 2

Where is Ext vs Internal Dampness contracted?

Answer 2

Ext - time spent outdoors in misty, wet conditions (e.g. rain, boat, etc.)

Int - eating rich foods, fondness for roasted or raw

Question 3

Where does Dampness present in
Upper Jiao
Middle
Lower

Answer 3

Up - heavy head, yellowing of eyes, nasal congestion
Middle - focal distension
Lower - floating edema in legs/feet

Question 4

What is Treatment of Dampness?

Answer 4

Transform
Dry
Promote Sweat
Drive out
Clear

Question 5

What is difference in Treatment Principles with Ext and Int Wind?

Answer 5

Ext - Dispers and scatter, resolve Exterior

Int - Anchor the Yang, extinguish the Wind

Question 6

What locations does Dampness collect?

Answer 6

Channels & Collaterals
Muscles
Limb Joints
Passages & Pathways (deeper than channels and collaterals)