Six Stages
TAIYANG_WIND_HEAT
Taiyang Wind-Heat
💊 Treatment principle: Release wind-heat, open the exterior
Description
External wind-heat attacking the Taiyang level
Clinical features
Mild fever, chills, headache, sore throat, thirst, sweating
⚡ 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:
📍 Acupuncture points
🚫 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