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:
📍 Acupuncture points
⚠️ 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