Long Essentie Deficiëntie
Beschrijving
Kortademigheid, zwakke stem en verminderde weerstand.
Klinische kenmerken
Kortademigheid bij inspanning, zwakke stem, verminderde weerstand tegen verkoudheid, bleek gezicht, vermoeidheid, bleke tong, diepe pols.
🔬 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip: Lung Essence deficiency correlates with chronic respiratory weakness, susceptibility to infections, and fatigue. Characterized by weak voice, frequent colds, and a weak 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
CRITICAL: BL13 (Feishu) and all upper back Shu points - risk of pneumothorax. Use oblique needling (45° towards spine) at maximum depth 0.5-0.8 cun.
📚 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.