Heart-Lung HEART_LUNG_YIN_DEF

Heart-Lung Yin deficiency

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Heart and Lung Yin (Bai He Gu Jin Tang)

Description

Deficiency of yin fluids in heart and lungs with empty heat

Clinical features

Palpitations, insomnia, dry cough, night sweats, red cheeks

⚡ 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

PC6 Primary
Neiguan 内关
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HT7 Primary
Shenmen 神门
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BL13 Secondary
Feishu 肺俞
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BL15 Secondary
Xinshu 心俞
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🚫 Moxa advice

not recommended

📜 Herbal formulas

Xiaoyao San 逍遥散
🧠 TCM pattern:

Liver-Qi stagnation

📋 Indications:

PMS, depression, bloating, flank pain

📖 Classical source: Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang
🚫 Contraindications:

Zheng qi deficiency

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Safe; may cause mild diarrhea with prolonged use