Vento-Calor
Descrição
Febre, dor de garganta e secreção amarela. Início da gripe.
Características clínicas
Febre, calafrios, dor de cabeça, dor de garganta, secreção nasal amarela espessa, secreção faríngea amarela, sede, língua vermelha com saburra amarela, pulso superficial rápido.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Wind-heat correlates with viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, and fever. Characterized by sore throat, fever, yellow discharge, and a floating rapid 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 severe sore throat with difficulty swallowing. Avoid strong neck manipulation.
📚 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.