Yong Yang syndrome

The Yang type of Yong Yang syndrome is characterized by localized redness, swelling, hot sensations and pain. High fever and general pain may also exist. This syndrome appears in acute inflammations, such as carbuncles, furuncles, abscesses and infected open wounds. The book The Yellow Emperor s Classic of Internal Medicine indicated Most of the sores which are painful, itchy and swollen are due to fire. In clinical practice, this syndrome is mainly related to fire disturbance of the Heart, Liver and Stomach. 

These herbs can strongly reduce heat-toxin and are often applied in the formula to treat Yang-type Yong Yang syndrome. 

Mu Dan Pi is pungent and cold, and enters the Liver meridian. It is able to clear empty-heat in the blood and is often selected in the formula to treat a sub-acute condition of Yang-type Yong Yang syndrome when the excess heat has consumed the Yin, especially the Liver-Yin. 

Gui Zhi and Rou Gui are sweet and pungent. Gui Zhi enters the Heart meridian and Rou Gui enters the Kidney meridian. They warm the interior, strengthen the Yang of the Heart and Kidney respectively, and can expel cold. They can be used as chief in the formula to treat the cause of Yin-type Yong Yang syndrome. 

Ji Xue Teng is bitter, slightly sweet and warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. It can tonify the blood and promote blood circulation. As it is the vine of the plant, it has the function of opening up the meridians and collaterals. It can treat stiffness and numbness of limbs due to blood deficiency and blood stagnation. It can be used in the formula for treating Yin-type Yong Yang syndrome, especially when the muscles and joints are stiff and... 

Huang Qi to enhance its function of ascending the Spleen-Qi and strengthening the muscles in order to stimulate the growing of new flesh and promote healing in Yin-type Yong Yang syndrome. 

Figure 19.2 Etiology and pathology of Yin type Yong Yang syndrome. 

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