Deficiência de Sangue do Fígado
Descrição
Tontura, rosto pálido, visão turva e olhos secos.
Características clínicas
Tontura, rosto pálido, lábios pálidos, visão turva, olhos secos, cegueira noturna, insônia, menstruação leve, língua pálida, pulso fino.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Liver Blood deficiency correlates with anemia, dry eyes, brittle nails, dizziness, and menstrual irregularities. Characterized by pale complexion, scanty menses, and a fine pulse.
Evidência de pesquisa:
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.
⚠️ Precauções
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Referências
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.