Deficiência de Yin do Estômago
Descrição
Sensação de fome, boca seca e constipação.
Características clínicas
Fome pouco depois de comer, boca seca, sede, dor de estômago, constipação, língua vermelha sem saburra, pulso fino rápido.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Stomach Yin deficiency correlates with chronic atrophic gastritis, dry mouth, and constipation. Characterized by thirst, scanty tongue coating, and a thin rapid 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.