Heart Qi Rebellion
Description
Palpitations, hurried feeling, anxiety and insomnia.
Clinical features
Palpitations, hurried feeling, anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, red tongue, rapid pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Heart Qi rebellion correlates with panic attacks, severe anxiety, and palpitations. Characterized by palpitations, chest tightness, and a wiry rapid 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 conditions with vomiting or severe cough. Ensure patient is stable. Avoid needling during acute episodes if severe.
📚 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.