Triple Burner Qi Deficiency with Blood Stasis
Description
General weakness, fatigue, stabbing pain, dark spots.
Clinical features
General weakness, fatigue, stabbing pain in multiple places, dark spots on skin, pale face, purple tongue, choppy pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Triple Burner Qi deficiency with Blood stasis correlates with systemic chronic disease with edema and blood stasis, generalized pain, and fatigue. Characterized by generalized swelling, body aches, 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.