Milt Vocht
Beschrijving
Zwaar gevoel, opgeblazen gevoel en witte tongcoating.
Klinische kenmerken
Zwaar gevoel in ledematen, opgeblazen gevoel, misselijkheid, slechte eetlust, losse ontlasting, witte kleverige tongcoating, gladde pols.
🏥 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip:
Spleen Damp correlates with obesity, metabolic syndrome, edema, and heavy sensation. Characterized by feeling of heaviness, sticky stools, and a slippery 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
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 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.