Liver-Kidney LIVER_KIDNEY_BLOOD_DEF

Liver-Kidney Blood deficiency

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Liver and Kidney blood (Si Wu Tang + Qi Ju Di Huang Wan)

Description

Blood deficiency in liver and kidneys

Clinical features

Dizziness, dry eyes, brittle nails, low back pain, scanty menstruation, insomnia

⚡ 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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LR3 Primary
Taichong 太冲
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CV12 Primary
Zhongwan 中脘
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GB34 Primary
Yanglingquan 阳陵泉
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SP6 Primary
Sanyinjiao 三阴交
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⚠️ Moxa advice

specialist only

📜 Herbal formulas

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang 独活寄生汤
🧠 TCM pattern:

Liver-kidney yin deficiency with wind-damp

📋 Indications:

MS with lower back pain, joint pain, spasticity, dizziness, tinnitus, dry eyes, red tongue

📖 Classical source: Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang (备急千金要方) - 唐·孙思邈
🚫 Contraindications:

Acute infection, diarrhea, pregnancy

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Generally safe; contains warming herbs

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