Pericardium Qi Stagnation with Cold
Description
Chest tightness, pain that improves with warmth, cold limbs.
Clinical features
Chest tightness, stabbing pain that improves with warmth, cold hands and feet, white tongue coating, tense pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Clinical understanding of PERICARDIUM_QI_STAG_COLD. 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 developing. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for chronic disease management, cognitive function, and quality of life. Studies demonstrate efficacy for dementia, chronic kidney disease, and chronic respiratory conditions. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex 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 dementia. Alzheimers Dement. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for chronic kidney disease. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for chronic respiratory disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008.