Categories: Herbs

Edema

Lung, Spleen, and/or Kidney lose transport and transform fluids functions, this leads to water retention.

Yang- acute onset, starts at the head and face then moves downward.

Yin- slow onset, starts at the feet and ankles, is more in the lower half of the body.

Western Medicine- kidney disorders, endocrine, heart failure, malnutrition.

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1 Wind
2 Spleen deficiency
3 Kidney Yang deficiency

Wind

invades and causes the Lung to lose its dispersing and descending functions, Yang edema that starts from the eyes, head, and face, may quickly spread to the whole body. Skin has luster, and the edema is not pitting. This more often shows Wind/Heat patterns.

P/T expel Wind, promote Lung function

Acupuncture Shu, Taiyin, BL 13 & LU 5, SJ 5 & LI 4 (induce perspiration), BL 22, *SP 9, Du 26

Spleen deficiency

Yang deficiency, facial as well as ankle edema, chronic, worse in the afternoon when patient feels tired. This is a Yin edema. Shows Spleen deficiency symptoms.

P/T warm and strengthen Spleen

Acupuncture Ren, foot Taiyin, BL 20, 22, Ren 6, 9, ST 36, SP 6, and moxa

Kidney Yang deficiency

long term Spleen Yang deficiency, or anything else that causes Kidney deficiency, Kidney cant control the gates, causes whole body severe edema, abdominal edema, chest fullness, scanty urine, Kidney Yang deficiency symptoms, T- swollen pale with teeth marks and white coat, P- wiry or deep thin

P/T warm and tonify Kidney Yang, transform Qi

Acupuncture Ren, Shu, BL 23, Ren 4 (heavy moxa), BL 22, Ren 9, BL 20, ST 36

Alternative Treatment Methods

auricular- LU SP KI, BL, subcortex

3 edge needle- bleed BL 40, SP 9, BL 23 (chronic)

7 star needle- BL meridian

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.