Secura do Pulmão
Descrição
Tosse seca, garganta seca e sede. Piora no outono.
Características clínicas
Tosse seca sem catarro, garganta seca, sede, nariz seco, pele seca, febre, língua vermelha com pouca umidade, pulso fino e seco.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Lung Dryness correlates with dry cough, sore throat, and dehydration. Characterized by dry mouth, scanty phlegm, and a fine rapid pulse.
Evidência de pesquisa:
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.
⚠️ Precauções
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Referências
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.