Umidade do Baço
Descrição
Sensação de peso, inchaço e saburra lingual branca.
Características clínicas
Sensação de peso nos membros, inchaço, náuseas, falta de apetite, fezes moles, saburra lingual branca pegajosa, pulso escorregadio.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Spleen Damp correlates with obesity, metabolic syndrome, edema, and heavy sensation. Characterized by feeling of heaviness, sticky stools, and a slippery 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
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 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.