Six Stages
SHAOYANG_MERIDIAN_DEF
Shaoyang Meridian Deficiency
💊 Treatment principle: Harmonize Shaoyang, strengthen defense
Description
Deficiency of the Shaoyang level
Clinical features
Alternating chills and fever, fullness in chest and hypochondrium, bitter taste, nausea
⚡ 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:
📍 Acupuncture points
⚠️ Moxa advice
specialist only
📜 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