Lung-Large Intestine
LUNG_LARGE_INTESTINE_HEAT
Lung-Large intestine heat
💊 Treatment principle: Clear heat from lungs and large intestine (Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang + Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang)
Description
Heat affecting lungs and large intestine
Clinical features
Cough with yellow phlegm, sore throat, fever, constipation, dry stools, thirst
⚡ Cupping advice
Moderately effective
Technique:
Flash
⏱️ Duration:
5 minutes
📅 Frequency:
2x per week
💪 Intensity:
Light
Clinical notes:
Flash cupping op rug (BL13) kan longfunctie ondersteunen
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
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