Pericardium PERICARDIUM_BLOOD_DEF_DRYNESS

Pericardium Blood Deficiency with Dryness

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Pericardium Blood, moisten dryness, calm spirit.

Description

Palpitations, anxiety, dry skin, pale face.

Clinical features

Palpitations, anxiety, dry skin, dry mouth, pale face, red tongue without coating, thin pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of PERICARDIUM_BLOOD_DEF_DRYNESS. 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: 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-6 Secondary
Zhaohai 照海
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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