Heart Blood Deficiency with Food Stagnation
Description
Palpitations, pale face, bloating and fatigue.
Clinical features
Palpitations, pale face, pale lips, bloating after eating, fatigue, pale tongue, thick coating.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Heart Blood deficiency with Food stagnation correlates with postprandial palpitations, anxiety, and fatigue. Characterized by palpitations after meals, pale complexion, and a fine weak pulse.
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
Caution in patients with severe digestive disorders. Avoid needling immediately after large meals.
📚 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.