Heart HEART_YIN_DEF

Heart Yin Deficiency

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Heart Yin, calm the spirit.

Description

Insomnia, night sweats and palpitations.

Clinical features

Insomnia, night sweats, palpitations, forgetfulness, dry throat, red tongue with little coating, thin rapid pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

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

Research evidence:

Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in chronic pain, digestive disorders, and cardiovascular conditions. Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for respiratory diseases and urinary disorders. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.

⚠️ Cautions

Caution in severe heart failure, pacemaker, or acute myocardial infarction. Avoid strong stimulation at PC6, HT7.

📚 References

Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for hypertension. J Hypertens. 2021. Liu J, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. World J Gastroenterol. 2020. Doe M, et al. Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms. Menopause. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture. 2007.

⚡ Cupping advice

Moderately effective
Technique: Dry
⏱️ Duration: 10 minutes
📅 Frequency: 1-2x per week
💪 Intensity: Moderate
Clinical notes:

Standaard droge cupping kan worden overwogen als aanvullende therapie

Special notes:

Local cupping on painful points or along the affected meridian. Suitable for chronic pain, joint disorders and muscle stiffness.

🚫 Contraindications:

Acute inflammation, fever, bleeding tendency, skin infections, pregnancy (back/abdomen)

Recommended cupping points:
LI4 primary
Hegu 合谷
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ST36 primary
Zusanli 足三里
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GV-14 primary
Dazhui 大椎
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BL23 secondary
Shenshu 肾俞
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GB-20 secondary
Fengchi 風池
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GB20 secondary
Fengchi 风池
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BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
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📍 Acupuncture points

HT7 Primary
Shenmen 神门
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KI-1 Primary
Yongquan 湧泉
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PC6 Secondary
Neiguan 内关
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KI-6 Adjuvant
Zhaohai 照海
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🚫 Moxa advice

not recommended

📜 Herbal formulas

Xiaoyao San 逍遥散
🧠 TCM pattern:

Liver-Qi stagnation

📋 Indications:

PMS, depression, bloating, flank pain

📖 Classical source: Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang
🚫 Contraindications:

Zheng qi deficiency

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Safe; may cause mild diarrhea with prolonged use