Inflamation

One month ago, sudden onset chills and fever, elevated temperature (37° Celsius), extreme lethargy, generalised joint pain, headache, constantly feels sleepy, difficulty concentrating, very low energy and unable to work. Because there is no treatment for RRV he decided to try TCM. On inspection: tired and dull Spirit, lusterless complexion, joints were not red and there was no palpable heat. Pulse: Deep-thready pulse. Tongue: Pale tongue body with a thin greasy coat. TCM Diagnosis: Attack by exogenous pathogens. Damp and Heat Toxin lodged in the Shao Yang …

R.H., male, 40 years old, presents with localized inflammation on the right index finger. He had been working in the garden one week previously and had been bitten on the finger by a small insect. The lesion had progressively worsened, and he had sought medical help. The antibiotics and local dressing given to him by his GP had not been effective and the lesion had continued to worsen. The finger had become severely itchy, swollen and painful and he was …