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COMMENTARY


Source: Discussion of Cold Damage (c. 220)

Indication: 1/ Tai Yang Organ disorder due to Exterior Wind-Cold
2/ Spleen Deficiency Water-Damp
3/ Phlegm-Fluid Retention in the Lower Jiao

Symptoms: 1/ Headache, fever, irritability, strong thirst but vomiting after drinking, urinary difficulty
2/ Edema, generalized sensation of heaviness, diarrhea, urinary difficulty, possible vomiting and diarrhea due to sudden turmoil.
3/ Throbbing pulsation below navel, vomiting frothy saliva, vertigo, shortness of breath, cough.

Tongue: thick, white, greasy coat; Pulse: slippery, (1/ floating)