Qi-Yang
QI_DEF_WITH_YANG_DEF
Qi deficiency with Yang deficiency
💊 Treatment principle: Strengthen Qi and Yang (Shen Qi Wan)
Description
Deficiency of both Qi and Yang
Clinical features
Cold limbs, fatigue, shortness of breath, edema, diarrhea
✅ Cupping advice
Highly effective
Technique:
Dry
⏱️ Duration:
12 minutes
📅 Frequency:
1x per week
💪 Intensity:
Moderate
Clinical notes:
Warme cupping is effectief bij Yang deficiëntie en orgaankoude
Special notes:
Combine cupping with moxa or use pre-warmed cups. Excellent for cold syndromes (stomach cold, kidney cold, spleen cold) and Yang deficiency.
🚫 Contraindications:
Pregnancy (abdomen), acute inflammation, fever, heat syndromes
Recommended cupping points:
📍 Acupuncture points
🔥 Moxa advice
strongly recommended
Recommended moxa points:
📜 Herbal formulas
Qili Qiangxin
芪苈强心胶囊
🧠 TCM pattern:
Qi-yang deficiency with blood stasis and fluid retention
📋 Indications:
Chronic heart failure (NYHA II-IV) with left ventricular ejection fraction <40%
📖 Classical source: Modern (QUEST trial 2013)
🚫 Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity, acute severe heart failure
⚠️ Safety warnings:
Monitor potassium levels; avoid in pregnancy