Deficiência de Yin do Intestino Grosso
Descrição
Constipação, fezes secas e dor abdominal.
Características clínicas
Constipação com fezes duras secas, dor abdominal, boca seca, língua vermelha sem saburra, pulso fino.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Large Intestine Yin deficiency correlates with chronic constipation, dry stools, and anal fissures. Characterized by dry hard stools, thirst, and a thin dry pulse.
Evidência de pesquisa:
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.
⚠️ 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.