Kidney
KIDNEY_COLD_DAMP
Kidney cold-damp
💊 Treatment principle: Warm kidneys, resolve damp (Zhen Wu Tang)
Description
Cold and damp affecting the kidneys
Clinical features
Cold lower back and knees, edema, frequent clear urine, fatigue, thick white tongue coating
✅ Cupping advice
Highly effective
Technique:
Dry
⏱️ Duration:
10 minutes
📅 Frequency:
1-2x per week
💪 Intensity:
Moderate
Clinical notes:
Standaard droge cupping is effectief bij koude syndromen
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
strongly recommended
Recommended moxa points:
📜 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