Lever Qi Deficiëntie met Flegma
Beschrijving
Vermoeidheid, hypochondrische pijn, misselijkheid, witte tongcoating.
Klinische kenmerken
Vermoeidheid, doffe hypochondrische pijn, misselijkheid, slechte eetlust, witte kleverige tongcoating, gladde pols.
🔬 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip: Clinical understanding of LIVER_QI_DEF_PHLEGM. This pattern is recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Consultation with TCM literature recommended for detailed clinical application.
Onderzoeksbewijs: Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, digestive disorders, and urinary conditions. Studies demonstrate efficacy for heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, IBS, and chronic cystitis. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation with damp and cold components.
⚠️ Voorzorgsmaatregelen
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Assess patient individually. Screen for contraindications including pacemaker, seizures, anticoagulation therapy.
📚 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. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gut. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.