Lung Blood Deficiency
Description
Pale face, fatigue and shortness of breath.
Clinical features
Pale face, pale lips, fatigue, shortness of breath, dry cough, pale tongue, thin pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Clinical understanding of LUNG_BLOOD_DEF. This pattern is recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Consultation with TCM literature recommended for detailed clinical application.
Research evidence:
Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in chronic pain, digestive disorders, and cardiovascular conditions. Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for respiratory diseases and urinary disorders. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
CRITICAL: BL13 (Feishu) and all upper back Shu points - risk of pneumothorax. Use oblique needling (45° towards spine) at maximum depth 0.5-0.8 cun.
📚 References
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.