Pericardium PERICARDIUM_ESSENCE_DEF_HEAT

Pericardium Essence Deficiency with Heat

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Pericardium Essence, clear heat, calm spirit.

Description

Palpitations, anxiety, red tongue, night sweats.

Clinical features

Palpitations, anxiety, red tongue without coating, night sweats, rapid pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of PERICARDIUM_ESSENCE_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 cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and digestive disorders. Studies demonstrate efficacy for heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and IBS. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex 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 heart failure. J Card Fail. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for COPD. Chest. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.

⚡ Cupping advice

Moderately effective
Technique: Dry
⏱️ Duration: 10 minutes
📅 Frequency: 1-2x per week
💪 Intensity: Moderate
Clinical notes:

Standaard droge cupping kan worden overwogen als aanvullende therapie

Special notes:

Local cupping on painful points or along the affected meridian. Suitable for chronic pain, joint disorders and muscle stiffness.

🚫 Contraindications:

Acute inflammation, fever, bleeding tendency, skin infections, pregnancy (back/abdomen)

Recommended cupping points:
LI4 primary
Hegu 合谷
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ST36 primary
Zusanli 足三里
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GV-14 primary
Dazhui 大椎
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BL23 secondary
Shenshu 肾俞
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GB-20 secondary
Fengchi 風池
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GB20 secondary
Fengchi 风池
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BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
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📍 Acupuncture points

PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
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KI-1 Primary
Yongquan 湧泉
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KI-3 Secondary
Taixi 太谿
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LI11 Adjuvant
Quchi 曲池
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🚫 Moxa advice

not recommended

📜 Herbal formulas

Xianling Gubao 仙灵骨葆
🧠 TCM pattern:

Kidney essence deficiency

📋 Indications:

Osteoporosis with bone pain

📖 Classical source: Modern
🚫 Contraindications:

Pregnancy, pre-menopausal women

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Monitor liver function