Lung LUNG_WIND

Lung Wind

💊 Treatment principle: Expel Wind, open lungs, stop cough.

Description

Cough, itchy throat, sneezing fits and superficial pulse.

Clinical features

Cough, itchy throat, sneezing fits, nasal congestion, thin white tongue coating, superficial pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of LUNG_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 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

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

GB20 Primary
Fengchi 风池
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LU-1 Primary
Zhongfu 中府
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BL12 Secondary
Fengmen 风门
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LI4 Adjuvant
Hegu 合谷
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⚠️ Moxa advice

specialist only

📜 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