Blood
BLOOD_DRYNESS
Blood Dryness
💊 Treatment principle: Moisten blood, hydrate dryness
Description
Dryness affecting the blood
Clinical features
Dry skin, dry eyes, brittle hair, constipation, pale dry tongue
⚡ 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
Siwu Tang
四物汤
🧠 TCM pattern:
Blood deficiency
📋 Indications:
Dysmenorrhea, pale face, dizziness, insomnia
📖 Classical source: Xian Shou Huo Ren Fang
🚫 Contraindications:
Damp-heat
⚠️ Safety warnings:
Safe; may cause constipation due to shudi
Xuefu Zhuyu Tang
血府逐瘀汤
🧠 TCM pattern:
Blood stasis
📋 Indications:
Angina pectoris, migraine, insomnia, chest tightness
📖 Classical source: Yilin Gaicuo
🚫 Contraindications:
Severe qi deficiency
⚠️ Safety warnings:
Monitor bleeding risk with anticoagulants