Gallbladder Blood Stasis with Heat
Description
Pain in right upper abdomen, jaundice, dark urine and red tongue.
Clinical features
Stabbing pain in right upper abdomen, jaundice, dark urine, thirst, red tongue with dark spots, rapid pulse.
π₯ Scientific research
Western understanding:
Gallbladder Blood stasis with Heat correlates with acute cholecystitis, gallstones, and fever. Characterized by right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and a choppy 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.
β οΈ Cautions
Caution in febrile conditions. Avoid strong warming techniques. Monitor temperature.
π 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.