Pericardium PERICARDIUM_BLOOD_DEF_WIND

Pericardium Blood Deficiency with Wind

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Pericardium Blood, expel Wind, calm spirit.

Description

Palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, pale face.

Clinical features

Palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, pale face, pale lips, pale tongue, thin pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of PERICARDIUM_BLOOD_DEF_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 cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, digestive disorders, and urinary conditions. Studies demonstrate efficacy for heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, IBS, and chronic cystitis. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation with damp and cold components.

⚠️ 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. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gut. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.

⚡ Cupping advice

Moderately effective
Technique: Moving
⏱️ Duration: 15 minutes
📅 Frequency: 1x per week
💪 Intensity: Moderate
Clinical notes:

Bewegende cupping kan helpen bij wind syndromen

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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BL-18 primary
Ganshu 肝俞
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GB34 secondary
Yanglingquan 阳陵泉
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TE-5 secondary
Waiguan 外關
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BL-12 secondary
Fengmen 風門
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📍 Acupuncture points

GB20 Primary
Fengchi 风池
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PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
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SP6 Secondary
Sanyinjiao 三阴交
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HT7 Adjuvant
Shenmen 神门
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⚠️ Moxa advice

specialist only

📜 Herbal formulas

Siwu Tang 四物汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Blood deficiency

📋 Indications:

Dysmenorrhea, pale face, dizziness, insomnia

📖 Classical source: Xian Shou Huo Ren Fang
🚫 Contraindications:

Damp-heat

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Safe; may cause constipation due to shudi