External Pathogen
EXTERNAL_TOXIN_DAMP
External Damp-Toxin
💊 Treatment principle: Dry dampness, remove toxin
Description
Dampness combined with external toxin
Clinical features
Oozing ulcers, weeping skin rashes, jaundice, vaginal discharge, thick greasy tongue coating
✅ Cupping advice
Highly effective
Technique:
Flash
⏱️ Duration:
5 minutes
📅 Frequency:
2x per week
💪 Intensity:
Light
Clinical notes:
Flash cupping is effectief bij damp, flegm en longaandoeningen
Special notes:
Quick application: cups are placed briefly and removed immediately. Repeat 5-10x per session. Excellent for back in chronic cough, asthma and phlegm.
🚫 Contraindications:
Severe lung diseases (COPD, asthma attack), fever, acute infection, fragile skin
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