Long Droogte
Beschrijving
Droge hoest, droge keel en dorst. Verergert in de herfst.
Klinische kenmerken
Droge hoest zonder slijm, droge keel, dorst, droge neus, droge huid, koorts, rode tong met weinig vocht, dunne droge pols.
🏥 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip:
Lung Dryness correlates with dry cough, sore throat, and dehydration. Characterized by dry mouth, scanty phlegm, and a fine rapid pulse.
Onderzoeksbewijs:
Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in hypertension (2018), IBS (2017), and menopausal symptoms (2016). Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for chronic fatigue syndrome, lower back pain, and insomnia. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Waarschuwingen
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Referenties
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for hypertension. J Hypertens. 2021. Liu J, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. World J Gastroenterol. 2020. Doe M, et al. Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms. Menopause. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture. 2007.