Blood-Dryness
BLOOD_STASIS_WITH_DRYNESS
Blood stasis with Dryness
💊 Treatment principle: Activate blood, moisten dryness (Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang + Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang)
Description
Blood stasis with dryness manifestations
Clinical features
Stabbing pain, dry skin, thirst, constipation, flaky skin
✅ Cupping advice
Highly effective
Technique:
Moving
⏱️ Duration:
15 minutes
📅 Frequency:
1x per week
💪 Intensity:
Moderate
Clinical notes:
Bewegende cupping is zeer effectief bij dit stagnatie syndroom
Special notes:
Use massage oil on the skin. Slowly glide cups along meridian direction. Very effective for neck pain, shoulder stiffness, low back pain and muscle knots.
🚫 Contraindications:
Pregnancy (back/abdomen), varicose veins, wounds, acute inflammation, fever
Recommended cupping points:
📍 Acupuncture points
⚠️ Moxa advice
specialist only
📜 Herbal formulas
Xuefu Zhuyu Tang
血府逐瘀汤
🧠 TCM pattern:
Blood stasis
📋 Indications:
Angina pectoris, migraine, insomnia, chest tightness
📖 Classical source: Yilin Gaicuo
🚫 Contraindications:
Severe qi deficiency
⚠️ Safety warnings:
Monitor bleeding risk with anticoagulants