Liver LIVER_BLOOD_DEF_WIND

Liver Blood Deficiency with Wind

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Liver Blood, expel Wind, relax muscles.

Description

Dizziness, tremor, muscle cramps, pale face.

Clinical features

Dizziness, tremor of head and hands, muscle cramps, pale face, pale lips, pale tongue, thin pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of LIVER_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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LR3 Primary
Taichong 太冲
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GB34 Primary
Yanglingquan 阳陵泉
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SP6 Secondary
Sanyinjiao 三阴交
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ST36 Adjuvant
Zusanli 足三里
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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