Large Intestine Blood Deficiency with Dryness
Description
Constipation, dry stools, abdominal pain, red tongue without coating.
Clinical features
Chronic constipation, dry hard stools, abdominal pain, dry mouth, red dry tongue, thready pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Clinical understanding of LARGE_INTESTINE_BLOOD_DEF_DRYNESS2. 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 well-established for many conditions. Cochrane reviews show strong evidence for acupuncture in chronic pain, nausea/vomiting, and headache. Moderate evidence exists for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and allergic rhinitis. Systematic reviews demonstrate efficacy for IBS, GERD, COPD, and hypertension. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Standard acupuncture precautions apply.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for chronic pain. JAMA. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gastroenterology. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for allergic rhinitis. Allergy. 2018. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for insomnia. Sleep Med Rev. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews. Various years.