Wind-Hitte
Beschrijving
Koorts, keelpijn en geel snot. Begin van griep.
Klinische kenmerken
Koorts, koude rillingen, hoofdpijn, keelpijn, gele dikke snot, gele keelafscheiding, dorst, rode tong met gele coating, oppervlakkige snelle pols.
🏥 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip:
Wind-heat correlates with viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, and fever. Characterized by sore throat, fever, yellow discharge, and a floating 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 severe sore throat with difficulty swallowing. Avoid strong neck manipulation.
📚 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.