Large Intestine LARGE_INTESTINE_ESSENCE_DEF

Large Intestine Essence Deficiency

💊 Treatment principle: Tonify Large Intestine Essence, add fluids

Description

Deficiency of Large Intestine Essence

Clinical features

Chronic constipation, dry stools, difficulty defecating, dry skin

⚡ 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:
LI4 primary
Hegu 合谷
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ST36 primary
Zusanli 足三里
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GV-14 primary
Dazhui 大椎
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BL23 secondary
Shenshu 肾俞
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GB-20 secondary
Fengchi 風池
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GB20 secondary
Fengchi 风池
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BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
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📍 Acupuncture points

ST36 Primary
Zusanli 足三里
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CV12 Primary
Zhongwan 中脘
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ST25 Primary
Tianshu 天枢
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BL25 Secondary
Dachangshu 大肠俞
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⚠️ Moxa advice

specialist only

📜 Herbal formulas

Xianling Gubao 仙灵骨葆
🧠 TCM pattern:

Kidney essence deficiency

📋 Indications:

Osteoporosis with bone pain

📖 Classical source: Modern
🚫 Contraindications:

Pregnancy, pre-menopausal women

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Monitor liver function