Wind WIND_DAMP_HEAT

Wind-Damp-Heat

💊 Treatment principle: Expel wind, remove damp and heat

Description

External wind, damp and heat invading the body

Clinical features

Red, swollen, hot joints, migrating pain, thirst, red face

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of WIND_DAMP_HEAT. 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 developing. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for chronic disease management, autoimmune conditions, and supportive care. Studies demonstrate efficacy for rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, COPD, and chronic kidney disease. Meta-analyses support acupuncture for fatigue, pain, and quality of life improvement. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation.

⚠️ Cautions

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

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for ulcerative colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome. Fatigue. 2018. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for organ prolapse. Obstet Gynecol. 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

GB20 Primary
Fengchi 风池
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LI11 Primary
Quchi 曲池
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LI4 Secondary
Hegu 合谷
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ST44 Secondary
Neiting 内庭
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GB34 Secondary
Yanglingquan 阳陵泉
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🚫 Moxa advice

not recommended

📜 Herbal formulas

Gegen Qinlian Tang 葛根芩连汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Damp-heat

📋 Indications:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with inadequate glycemic control on metformin

📖 Classical source: Shanghan Lun
🚫 Contraindications:

Cold-deficiency pattern

⚠️ Safety warnings:

May interact with anticoagulants

Simiao Tang 四妙汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Damp-heat

📋 Indications:

Acute gout attack with red, swollen, hot joint

📖 Classical source: Chengfang Bianzhu
🚫 Contraindications:

Cold-damp pattern

⚠️ Safety warnings:

May cause mild diarrhea; monitor in renal impairment