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Mastitis #4

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ma HuangHb. Ephedrae20–25 g

    Induces sweating, releases the Exterior and warms and disperses Cold pathogens for toxic sores without a head.

  • Lian QiaoFr. Forsythiae20–25 g

    Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses and dissipates clumps.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae20–25 g

    Clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.

Actions

  • Eliminates Heat
  • Counteracts Fire toxicity
  • Diminishes abscess formation
  • Disperses clumped masses
  • Warms the body and scatters Cold pathogens

Patterns treated

Sores caused by toxicity

Manifestations

  • A sudden, acute breast infection
  • Chills combined with fever, or
  • A febrile state
  • A rapid heartbeat
  • The breast may feel hot and appear red
  • A distended, swollen, painful breast containing lumps
Tongue body
Pale in color
Coating
A coating that is both thin and white
Pulse
A pulse that is weak, either thready or rapid

Indications

Breast inflammation (mastitis)

Modifications