Large Intestine Qi Deficiency with Heat
Description
Constipation, abdominal pain, thirst and red tongue.
Clinical features
Constipation with hard dry stools, abdominal pain, thirst, red tongue with yellow coating, rapid pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Large Intestine Qi deficiency with Heat correlates with inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea, and fever. Characterized by burning diarrhea, fatigue, and a weak rapid pulse.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for anxiety, insomnia, respiratory diseases, and digestive disorders. Case series demonstrate positive outcomes for complex pattern differentiation. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern combinations.
⚠️ Cautions
Caution in febrile conditions. Avoid strong warming techniques. Monitor temperature.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for insomnia. Sleep Med Rev. 2020. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for anxiety. J Affect Disord. 2019. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for Parkinson disease. Mov Disord. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.