Lever Qi Deficiëntie met Bloedstase
Beschrijving
Vermoeidheid, hypochondrische pijn, donkere plekken, bleek gezicht.
Klinische kenmerken
Vermoeidheid, doffe hypochondrische pijn, donkere plekken op huid, bleek gezicht, paarse tong, choppy pols.
🔬 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip: Liver Qi deficiency with Blood stasis correlates with chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and portal hypertension. Characterized by fatigue, hypochondriac pain, purple tongue, and a weak choppy pulse.
Onderzoeksbewijs: Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and digestive disorders. Studies demonstrate efficacy for heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and IBS. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Voorzorgsmaatregelen
Caution in patients on anticoagulants. Use shallow needling. Monitor for bleeding.
📚 Referenties
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for heart failure. J Card Fail. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for COPD. Chest. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.