Heart HEART_BLOOD_DEF_WIND

Heart Blood Deficiency with Wind

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Blood, expel Wind, calm spirit.

Description

Palpitations, dizziness, tremor, pale face.

Clinical features

Palpitations, dizziness, tremor of hands, pale face, pale lips, pale tongue, thin pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of HEART_BLOOD_DEF_WIND. 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 respiratory diseases, digestive disorders, and neurological conditions. Studies demonstrate efficacy for asthma, COPD, GERD, and IBS. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.

⚠️ Cautions

Caution in patients with vertigo or seizure disorders. Ensure safe environment. Patient should not drive after treatment.

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for asthma. Cochrane Database. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for GERD. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for Parkinsons disease. Neurology. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.

⚡ Cupping advice

Moderately effective
Technique: Moving
⏱️ Duration: 15 minutes
📅 Frequency: 1x per week
💪 Intensity: Moderate
Clinical notes:

Bewegende cupping kan helpen bij wind syndromen

Special notes:

Use massage oil on the skin. Slowly glide cups along meridian direction. Very effective for neck pain, shoulder stiffness, low back pain and muscle knots.

🚫 Contraindications:

Pregnancy (back/abdomen), varicose veins, wounds, acute inflammation, fever

Recommended cupping points:
LI4 primary
Hegu 合谷
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LR3 primary
Taichong 太冲
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SP10 primary
Xuehai 血海
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BL-18 primary
Ganshu 肝俞
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GB34 secondary
Yanglingquan 阳陵泉
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TE-5 secondary
Waiguan 外關
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BL-12 secondary
Fengmen 風門
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📍 Acupuncture points

GB20 Primary
Fengchi 风池
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HT7 Primary
Shenmen 神门
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SP6 Secondary
Sanyinjiao 三阴交
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LR3 Adjuvant
Taichong 太冲
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PC6 Adjuvant
Neiguan 内关
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⚠️ Moxa advice

specialist only

📜 Herbal formulas

Siwu Tang 四物汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Blood deficiency

📋 Indications:

Dysmenorrhea, pale face, dizziness, insomnia

📖 Classical source: Xian Shou Huo Ren Fang
🚫 Contraindications:

Damp-heat

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Safe; may cause constipation due to shudi