Gallbladder Qi Deficiency with Blood Stasis
Description
Fatigue, pain in right upper abdomen, dark urine, pale face.
Clinical features
Fatigue, dull pain in right upper abdomen, dark urine, pale face, purple tongue, choppy pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Gallbladder Qi deficiency with Blood stasis correlates with chronic cholecystitis with bleeding, gallstones, and biliary cirrhosis. Characterized by right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, purple tongue, 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.