Lung Qi Deficiency with Blood Stasis
Description
Shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pain, dark lips.
Clinical features
Shortness of breath on exertion, coughing up dark blood, chest pain (stabbing), dark lips, purple tongue, choppy pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Lung Qi deficiency with Blood stasis correlates with pulmonary hypertension, COPD with cor pulmonale, and chronic respiratory failure. Characterized by dyspnea, chest pain, purple lips, and a weak choppy pulse.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and digestive disorders. Studies demonstrate efficacy for heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and IBS. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Caution in patients on anticoagulants. Use shallow needling. Monitor for bleeding.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for heart failure. J Card Fail. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for COPD. Chest. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.
✅ Cupping advice
Bewegende cupping is zeer effectief bij dit stagnatie syndroom
Use massage oil on the skin. Slowly glide cups along meridian direction. Very effective for neck pain, shoulder stiffness, low back pain and muscle knots.
Pregnancy (back/abdomen), varicose veins, wounds, acute inflammation, fever
📍 Acupuncture points
🔥 Moxa advice
📜 Herbal formulas
Qi deficiency with blood stasis
Ischemic stroke (subacute phase, 7 days to 6 months) with hemiparesis and fatigue
Hemorrhagic stroke, acute phase
Monitor bleeding risk if combined with anticoagulants
Qi deficiency with blood stasis
RRMS and SPMS with EDSS 2.0-5.0, fatigue, hemiparesis, numbness, purple tongue, weak pulse
Acute infection, bleeding, pregnancy, hypertension
Generally safe; check INR when using anticoagulants
Blood stasis
Angina pectoris, migraine, insomnia, chest tightness
Severe qi deficiency
Monitor bleeding risk with anticoagulants