Lever Yin Deficiëntie
Beschrijving
Droge ogen, wazig zien en nachtzweten.
Klinische kenmerken
Droge ogen, wazig zien, nachtzweten, duizeligheid, tinnitus, rode tong zonder coating, dunne snelle pols.
🔬 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip: Liver Yin deficiency correlates with dry eye syndrome, menopausal symptoms, night blindness, and insomnia. Characterized by dry eyes, floaters, and a thin rapid pulse.
Onderzoeksbewijs: Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in chronic pain, digestive disorders, and cardiovascular conditions. Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for respiratory diseases and urinary disorders. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Voorzorgsmaatregelen
Caution in hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, or abdominal masses. Avoid deep needling in right upper quadrant.
📚 Referenties
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for hypertension. J Hypertens. 2021. Liu J, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. World J Gastroenterol. 2020. Doe M, et al. Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms. Menopause. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture. 2007.