Gallbladder GALLBLADDER_QI_REBELLION

Gallbladder Qi Rebellion

💊 Treatment principle: Descend Gallbladder Qi, drain gallbladder.

Description

Pain in right upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting of bile and bitter taste.

Clinical features

Pain in right upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting of bile, bitter taste, bloating, yellow tongue coating, wiry pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of GALLBLADDER_QI_REBELLION. This pattern is recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Consultation with TCM literature recommended for detailed clinical application.

Research evidence:

Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for anxiety, insomnia, respiratory diseases, and digestive disorders. Case series demonstrate positive outcomes for complex pattern differentiation. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern combinations.

⚠️ Cautions

Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Assess patient individually. Screen for contraindications including pacemaker, seizures, anticoagulation therapy.

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for insomnia. Sleep Med Rev. 2020. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for anxiety. J Affect Disord. 2019. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for Parkinson disease. Mov Disord. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.

⚡ Cupping advice

Moderately effective
Technique: Dry
⏱️ Duration: 10 minutes
📅 Frequency: 1-2x per week
💪 Intensity: Moderate
Clinical notes:

Standaard droge cupping kan worden overwogen als aanvullende therapie

Special notes:

Local cupping on painful points or along the affected meridian. Suitable for chronic pain, joint disorders and muscle stiffness.

🚫 Contraindications:

Acute inflammation, fever, bleeding tendency, skin infections, pregnancy (back/abdomen)

Recommended cupping points:
LI4 primary
Hegu 合谷
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ST36 primary
Zusanli 足三里
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GV-14 primary
Dazhui 大椎
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BL23 secondary
Shenshu 肾俞
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GB-20 secondary
Fengchi 風池
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GB20 secondary
Fengchi 风池
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BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
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📍 Acupuncture points

PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
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LR3 Secondary
Taichong 太冲
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LI4 Adjuvant
Hegu 合谷
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⚠️ Moxa advice

specialist only

📜 Herbal formulas

Longdan Xiegan Tang 龙胆泻肝汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Damp-Heat in Liver

📋 Indications:

Herpes zoster, hepatitis, cholecystitis, red eye

📖 Classical source: Yifang Jijie
🚫 Contraindications:

Spleen-Qi deficiency

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Do not use long-term – too cold

Xiaoyao San 逍遥散
🧠 TCM pattern:

Liver-Qi stagnation

📋 Indications:

PMS, depression, bloating, flank pain

📖 Classical source: Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang
🚫 Contraindications:

Zheng qi deficiency

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Safe; may cause mild diarrhea with prolonged use