Maagvuur
Beschrijving
Erge dorst, slechte adem en hongergevoel.
Klinische kenmerken
Erge dorst, voorkeur voor koude dranken, slechte adem, tandvleesbloedingen, hongergevoel kort na eten, maagpijn, obstipatie, rode tong met gele coating, snel pols.
🏥 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip:
Stomach Fire correlates with GERD, peptic ulcers, gingivitis, and diabetes. Characterized by burning epigastric pain, thirst, and a rapid pulse.
Onderzoeksbewijs:
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.
⚠️ Waarschuwingen
Caution in active peptic ulcer bleeding. Avoid deep abdominal needling.
📚 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.