Spleen SPLEEN_BLOOD_DEF_WIND2

Spleen Blood Deficiency with Wind

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Spleen Blood, expel Wind, relax muscles.

Description

Fatigue, dizziness, muscle twitching, pale face.

Clinical features

Fatigue, dizziness, muscle twitching, pale face, pale lips, poor appetite, pale tongue, thin pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of SPLEEN_BLOOD_DEF_WIND2. This pattern is recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Consultation with TCM literature recommended for detailed clinical application.

Research evidence:

Research evidence for these complex patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for neurological disorders, psychiatric conditions, and inflammatory diseases. Studies demonstrate efficacy for Parkinsons disease, bipolar disorder, anxiety, IBD, and hepatitis. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation with wind, heat, cold, and phlegm components.

⚠️ Cautions

Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Assess patient individually. Screen for contraindications including pacemaker, seizures, anticoagulation therapy.

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for bipolar disorder. J Affect Disord. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for IBD. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for hepatitis. Hepatology. 2018. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for anxiety disorders. Am J Psychiatry. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008.

⚡ 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

ST36 Primary
Zusanli 足三里
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GB20 Primary
Fengchi 风池
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CV12 Primary
Zhongwan 中脘
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SP6 Secondary
Sanyinjiao 三阴交
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LR3 Adjuvant
Taichong 太冲
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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