Heart HEART_QI_DEF_FOOD_STAG

Heart Qi Deficiency with Food Stagnation

💊 Treatment principle: Strengthen Heart Qi, resolve food stagnation, harmonize stomach.

Description

Palpitations, fatigue, bloating and poor appetite.

Clinical features

Palpitations, fatigue, bloating after eating, poor appetite, pale tongue, thick white coating.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Heart Qi deficiency with Food stagnation correlates with postprandial palpitations, fatigue after eating, and chest discomfort. Characterized by palpitations after meals, bloating, and a weak pulse.

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

Caution in patients with severe digestive disorders. Avoid needling immediately after large meals.

📚 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: Moving

⏱️ Duration: 15 minutes

📅 Frequency: 1x per week

💪 Intensity: Moderate

Clinical notes:

Bewegende cupping is zeer effectief bij dit stagnatie syndroom

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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