Vento-Frio
Descrição
Calafrios, febre leve e congestão nasal.
Características clínicas
Calafrios, febre leve, sem sudorese, dor de cabeça, congestão nasal, secreção clara fina, espirros, rigidez no pescoço, saburra lingual branca fina, pulso superficial tenso.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Wind-cold correlates with common cold, influenza, upper respiratory infections, and seasonal allergies. Characterized by chills, sneezing, clear discharge, and a tight pulse.
Evidência de pesquisa:
Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in hypertension (2018), IBS (2017), and menopausal symptoms (2016). Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for chronic fatigue syndrome, lower back pain, and insomnia. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Precauções
Caution in febrile patients with temperature >39°C. Ensure adequate hydration.
📚 Referências
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.