Pericardium PERICARDIUM_PHLEGM_FIRE

Pericardium Phlegm-Fire

💊 Treatment principle: Transform Phlegm, clear fire, clear pericardium.

Description

Chest tightness, palpitations, restlessness and yellow tongue coating.

Clinical features

Chest tightness, palpitations, restlessness, yellow sticky tongue coating, slippery rapid pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of PERICARDIUM_PHLEGM_FIRE. 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 digestive disorders, cardiovascular conditions, and pain management. Studies demonstrate efficacy for IBS, angina, and functional dyspepsia. Large-scale RCTs recommended for temperature-sensitive 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 angina. Heart. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gut. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia. Gastroenterology. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008.

✅ Cupping advice

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

Flash cupping is effectief bij damp, flegm en longaandoeningen

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

PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
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ST40 Primary
Fenglong 丰隆
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HT7 Secondary
Shenmen 神门
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LI11 Adjuvant
Quchi 曲池
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🚫 Moxa advice

not recommended

📜 Herbal formulas

Erchen Tang 二陈汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Phlegm-Damp

📋 Indications:

Chronic bronchitis, nausea, dizziness, swollen tongue

📖 Classical source: Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang
🚫 Contraindications:

Yin deficiency with dryness

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Pinellia must be prepared (fa ban xia)