External Pathogen
SUMMERHEAT_DRYNESS
Summerheat with Dryness
💊 Treatment principle: Clear summerheat, replenish fluids
Description
Summerheat combined with dryness
Clinical features
High fever, intense thirst, dry skin and lips, dry cough, red tongue with dry coating
⚡ 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
not recommended
📜 Herbal formulas
Chuanxiong Chatiao San
川芎茶调散
🧠 TCM pattern:
Wind-cold obstruction
📋 Indications:
Migraine prophylaxis (4-8 attacks/month) with neck pain and cold intolerance
📖 Classical source: Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang
🚫 Contraindications:
Wind-heat pattern
⚠️ Safety warnings:
Monitor for gastrointestinal discomfort