External Pathogen
EXTERNAL_TOXIN_HEAT
External Heat-Toxin
💊 Treatment principle: Clear heat, remove toxin
Description
External heat forming toxin
Clinical features
High fever, ulcers, boils, red eyes, sore throat, red tongue with yellow 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
Lei Gong Teng
雷公藤
🧠 TCM pattern:
Heat-toxin blocking meridians
📋 Indications:
Active treatment-resistant RA (DAS28 >3.2) with insufficient response to MTX
📖 Classical source: Chinese pharmacopoeia
🚫 Contraindications:
Pregnancy, children, renal insufficiency, severe liver disease
⚠️ Safety warnings:
Monitor liver enzymes, CBC, pregnancy test; gonadotoxic