Heart Wind with Heat
Description
Palpitations, dizziness, fever, red tongue with yellow coating.
Clinical features
Palpitations, dizziness, fever, restlessness, red tongue with yellow coating, rapid tense pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Clinical understanding of HEART_WIND_HEAT. 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. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for urinary disorders, digestive diseases, and skin conditions. Studies demonstrate efficacy for urinary retention, IBS, constipation, and eczema. Cochrane reviews support acupuncture for overactive bladder and chronic constipation. Large-scale RCTs recommended for complex pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Assess patient individually. Screen for contraindications including pacemaker, seizures, anticoagulation therapy.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for overactive bladder. J Urol. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for constipation. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for eczema. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018. Chen X, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. Gut. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008.