Lung LUNG_YIN_DEF_FIRE

Lung Yin Deficiency with Fire

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Lung Yin, clear fire, stop cough.

Description

Dry cough, night sweats, fever, red tongue.

Clinical features

Dry cough without phlegm, night sweats, fever, red tongue without coating, rapid pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Lung Yin deficiency with Fire correlates with tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis with hemoptysis, and night sweats. Characterized by dry cough, hemoptysis, night sweats, and a thin rapid pulse.

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

Caution in febrile conditions. Avoid warming techniques. Monitor temperature.

📚 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.