Liver Blood Deficiency
Description
Dizziness, pale face, blurred vision and dry eyes.
Clinical features
Dizziness, pale face, pale lips, blurred vision, dry eyes, night blindness, insomnia, light menstruation, pale tongue, thin pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Liver Blood deficiency correlates with anemia, dry eyes, brittle nails, dizziness, and menstrual irregularities. Characterized by pale complexion, scanty menses, and a fine pulse.
Research evidence:
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.
⚠️ Cautions
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 References
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.