Heart HEART_BLOOD_DEF_WIND3

Heart Blood Deficiency with Wind

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Heart blood, calm wind, quiet spirit.

Description

Palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, pale tongue.

Clinical features

Palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, mild tremors, pale face, pale thin tongue, thready pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of HEART_BLOOD_DEF_WIND3. 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 well-established for many conditions. Cochrane reviews show strong evidence for acupuncture in chronic pain, nausea/vomiting, and headache. Moderate evidence exists for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and allergic rhinitis. Systematic reviews demonstrate efficacy for IBS, GERD, COPD, and hypertension. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation.

⚠️ Cautions

Standard acupuncture precautions apply.

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for chronic pain. JAMA. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gastroenterology. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for allergic rhinitis. Allergy. 2018. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for insomnia. Sleep Med Rev. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews. Various years.

⚡ 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

PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
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HT7 Primary
Shenmen 神门
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ST36 Secondary
Zusanli 足三里
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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