Identification of Retching and Hiccup Patterns (Part II)

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“When in cold damage, after great vomiting and great purging, there is extreme vacuity, and then extreme sweating is promoted, the person has external qi depression.  Water is given to promote sweating, and this will cause hiccup.  Why this is so is because of cold in the ST.”

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“For cold damage w/ hiccup and abdominal fullness, observe the anterior and posterior [Urination & Defecation] and know which region is inhibited.  Disinhibiting that region will bring recovery.”

Key Words: Identification of Retching and Hiccup Patterns