Gallbladder Blood Deficiency with Wind
Description
Fatigue, dizziness, nausea, pale face.
Clinical features
Fatigue, dizziness, nausea, pale face, pale lips, pale tongue, thin pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Clinical understanding of GALLBLADDER_BLOOD_DEF_WIND. This pattern is recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Consultation with TCM literature recommended for detailed clinical application.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, digestive disorders, and urinary conditions. Studies demonstrate efficacy for heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, IBS, and chronic cystitis. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation with damp and cold components.
⚠️ Cautions
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Assess patient individually. Screen for contraindications including pacemaker, seizures, anticoagulation therapy.
📚 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. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gut. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.