Pericardium PERICARDIUM_PHLEGM

Pericardium Phlegm

💊 Treatment principle: Transform phlegm, open the orifices

Description

Phlegm disturbing the Pericardium

Clinical features

Confusion, coma, rambling speech, epileptic seizures, thick greasy tongue coating

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Clinical understanding of PERICARDIUM_PHLEGM. 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. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses demonstrate acupuncture benefits for chronic disease management, pain conditions, and supportive care. Studies show efficacy for COPD, heart failure, IBS, arthritis, and chronic kidney disease. Acupuncture is recommended as adjunctive therapy for many chronic conditions.

⚠️ Cautions

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

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for chronic conditions. Ann Intern Med. 2021. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for pain management. Pain Physician. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for supportive care. J Clin Oncol. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture. 2007.

✅ 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
View point details →
ST40 primary
Fenglong 丰隆
View point details →
BL-20 primary
Pishu 脾俞
View point details →
BL-13 secondary
Feishu 肺俞
View point details →
LU-1 secondary
Zhongfu 中府
View point details →
BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
View point details →

📍 Acupuncture points

PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
View point details →
ST40 Primary
Fenglong 丰隆
View point details →
CV12 Primary
Zhongwan 中脘
View point details →
HT7 Secondary
Shenmen 神门
View point details →
BL15 Secondary
Xinshu 心俞
View point details →

⚠️ Moxa advice

specialist only

📜 Herbal formulas

Erchen Tang 二陈汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Phlegm-Damp

📋 Indications:

Chronic bronchitis, nausea, dizziness, swollen tongue

📖 Classical source: Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang
🚫 Contraindications:

Yin deficiency with dryness

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Pinellia must be prepared (fa ban xia)