Liver-Lung LIVER_LUNG_YIN_DEF

Liver-Lung Yin deficiency

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Liver and Lung Yin (Yi Guan Jian + Bai He Gu Jin Tang)

Description

Deficiency of yin fluids in liver and lungs

Clinical features

Dry cough, irritability, dry mouth, night sweats, red eyes, floaters

⚡ 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

LR3 Primary
Taichong 太冲
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GB34 Primary
Yanglingquan 阳陵泉
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BL13 Secondary
Feishu 肺俞
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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