Spleen Blood Deficiency with Food Stagnation
Description
Fatigue, pale face, bloating and poor appetite.
Clinical features
Fatigue, pale face, pale lips, bloating after eating, poor appetite, pale tongue, thick coating.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Spleen Blood deficiency with Food stagnation correlates with postprandial fatigue, easy bruising, and bloating. Characterized by fatigue 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.