Spleen Stasis
Description
Abdominal bloating, poor digestion, fatigue and heavy sensation.
Clinical features
Abdominal bloating, poor digestion, fatigue, heavy sensation in limbs, purple tongue, choppy pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Spleen Stasis correlates with splenomegaly, portal hypertension, and abdominal masses. Characterized by left upper quadrant pain, purple tongue, and a choppy pulse.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging from both Chinese and Western studies. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for respiratory diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders. Case series demonstrate positive outcomes for organ prolapse and chronic stasis patterns. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Caution in patients on anticoagulants. Use shallow needling. Avoid aggressive techniques. Monitor for bleeding.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for COPD. Chest. 2020. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for GERD. J Gastroenterol. 2019. 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.