Gallbladder GALLBLADDER_YIN_DEF_FIRE

Gallbladder Yin Deficiency with Fire

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Gallbladder Yin, clear fire, drain bile.

Description

Bitter taste, dry mouth, night sweats, red tongue.

Clinical features

Bitter taste, dry mouth, night sweats, red tongue without coating, rapid pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Gallbladder Yin deficiency with Fire correlates with chronic cholecystitis with low-grade fever, dry mouth, and right upper quadrant discomfort. Characterized by bitter taste, dry mouth, and a wiry thin rapid pulse.

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

Caution in febrile conditions. Avoid warming techniques. Monitor temperature.

📚 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

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

Longdan Xiegan Tang 龙胆泻肝汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Damp-Heat in Liver

📋 Indications:

Herpes zoster, hepatitis, cholecystitis, red eye

📖 Classical source: Yifang Jijie
🚫 Contraindications:

Spleen-Qi deficiency

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Do not use long-term – too cold

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