Basic Tai Yang Disease Patterns (Part II)

Wind strike exterior deficiency patterns
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"For tai yang disease with headache, fever, sweating & aversion to wind, needle GB 20 and GV 16, then give Gui Zhi Tang and the patient will recover."
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"When in Tai Yang disease the exterior pattern has not resolved and the pulse is floating and weak, this should be resolved through the promotion of sweating; therefore, Gui Zhi Tang is appropriate."
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"When in Cold damage, sweating has already brought resolution, and then after half a day or so there is again vexation & a pulse that is rapid & Floating, one can again promote sweating; therefore, Gui Zhi Tang is appropriate."

Key word: wind strike, exterior deficiency patterns