Bell's palsy

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Greetings,

I am new to this list, but have been quietly enjoying the discussions. I feel

that this is a great forum to exchange information about herbs and formulas

and I look forward to more information. I have recently been treating a

patinet with Bell's palsy, with acupuncture, with fairly good results.

However, he is working about 150 miles away from my clinic and cannot come in

for treatment except once/week. I have diagnosed his condition as WC

Invasion into c/c, along with SP QI Xu + Phelgm Retention, along with QI/Bld

Stagnation in C/c. He is overweight and had had a " bad cold " for two weeks

prior to the onset of Bell's Palsy.

I am wondering if a WC formula would be appropriate for this man or if I need

more a phlegm reduction/transformation + Sp Qi Xu formula. ANy suggestions??

I would appreciate any feedback that you all have - Thanks in advance...

susan