Lever Bloed Deficiëntie
Beschrijving
Duizeligheid, bleek gezicht, slechtziendheid en droge ogen.
Klinische kenmerken
Duizeligheid, bleek gezicht, bleke lippen, slechtziendheid, droge ogen, nachtblindheid, slapeloosheid, lichte menstruatie, bleke tong, dunne pols.
🏥 Wetenschappelijk onderzoek
Westers begrip:
Liver Blood deficiency correlates with anemia, dry eyes, brittle nails, dizziness, and menstrual irregularities. Characterized by pale complexion, scanty menses, and a fine pulse.
Onderzoeksbewijs:
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.
⚠️ Waarschuwingen
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Referenties
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.