Lung LUNG_YIN_DEF_HEAT

Lung Yin Deficiency with Heat

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Lung yin, clear heat, stop cough.

Description

Dry cough, dry throat, night sweats, red tongue with little coating.

Clinical features

Dry cough, dry throat, night sweats, red tongue with little coating, rapid thready pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of LUNG_YIN_DEF_HEAT. 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

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

📚 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: Flash
⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes
📅 Frequency: 2x per week
💪 Intensity: Light
Clinical notes:

Flash cupping op rug (BL13) kan longfunctie ondersteunen

Special notes:

Quick application: cups are placed briefly and removed immediately. Repeat 5-10x per session. Excellent for back in chronic cough, asthma and phlegm.

🚫 Contraindications:

Severe lung diseases (COPD, asthma attack), fever, acute infection, fragile skin

Recommended cupping points:
BL13 primary
Feishu 肺俞
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ST40 primary
Fenglong 丰隆
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BL-20 primary
Pishu 脾俞
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BL-13 secondary
Feishu 肺俞
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LU-1 secondary
Zhongfu 中府
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BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
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📍 Acupuncture points

ST36 Primary
Zusanli 足三里
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CV12 Primary
Zhongwan 中脘
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LU-1 Primary
Zhongfu 中府
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KI-1 Primary
Yongquan 湧泉
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KI-6 Secondary
Zhaohai 照海
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HT7 Adjuvant
Shenmen 神门
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LI11 Adjuvant
Quchi 曲池
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🚫 Moxa advice

not recommended

📜 Herbal formulas

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