Pericardium Phlegm-Fire
Description
Chest tightness, palpitations, restlessness and yellow tongue coating.
Clinical features
Chest tightness, palpitations, restlessness, yellow sticky tongue coating, slippery rapid pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Clinical understanding of PERICARDIUM_PHLEGM_FIRE. This pattern is recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Consultation with TCM literature recommended for detailed clinical application.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for digestive disorders, cardiovascular conditions, and pain management. Studies demonstrate efficacy for IBS, angina, and functional dyspepsia. Large-scale RCTs recommended for temperature-sensitive pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Assess patient individually. Screen for contraindications including pacemaker, seizures, anticoagulation therapy.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for angina. Heart. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gut. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for functional dyspepsia. Gastroenterology. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008.