Heart HEART_QI_DEF_DAMP

Heart Qi Deficiency with Damp

💊 Treatment principle: Strengthen Heart Qi, drain damp, calm spirit.

Description

Palpitations, chest tightness, fatigue, pale tongue with white sticky coating.

Clinical features

Palpitations, chest tightness, fatigue, shortness of breath, pale tongue with white sticky coating, weak slippery pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of HEART_QI_DEF_DAMP. 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 developing. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for anemia management, dry eye syndrome, Parkinsons disease, and chronic disease supportive care. Studies demonstrate efficacy for symptom management and quality of life improvement. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation with wind, dryness, and damp components.

⚠️ Cautions

Caution in patients with severe edema. Monitor fluid balance. Avoid deep needling in edematous areas.

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for Parkinsons disease. Neurology. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for dry eye syndrome. Ophthalmology. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for anemia. Am J Hematol. 2018. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for supportive care in chronic disease. J Palliat Med. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008.

✅ Cupping advice

Highly effective
Technique: Flash
⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes
📅 Frequency: 2x per week
💪 Intensity: Light
Clinical notes:

Flash cupping is effectief bij damp, flegm en longaandoeningen

Special notes:

Quick application: cups are placed briefly and removed immediately. Repeat 5-10x per session. Excellent for back in chronic cough, asthma and phlegm.

🚫 Contraindications:

Severe lung diseases (COPD, asthma attack), fever, acute infection, fragile skin

Recommended cupping points:
BL13 primary
Feishu 肺俞
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ST40 primary
Fenglong 丰隆
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BL-20 primary
Pishu 脾俞
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BL-13 secondary
Feishu 肺俞
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LU-1 secondary
Zhongfu 中府
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BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
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📍 Acupuncture points

ST36 Primary
Zusanli 足三里
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PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
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CV12 Primary
Zhongwan 中脘
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ST40 Secondary
Fenglong 丰隆
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HT7 Adjuvant
Shenmen 神门
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🔥 Moxa advice

strongly recommended
Recommended moxa points:
ST36 indirect moxa (ginger)
Zusanli 足三里
⏱️ Duration: 600 seconds
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BL15 indirect moxa (ginger)
Xinshu 心俞
⏱️ Duration: 600 seconds
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📜 Herbal formulas

Ganmai Dazao Tang 甘麦大枣汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Heart-qi deficiency

📋 Indications:

Anxiety with tearfulness, restlessness, poor appetite

📖 Classical source: Jingui Yaolue
🚫 Contraindications:

Phlegm pattern

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Safe; may cause mild bloating