Stomach Blood Deficiency
Description
Pale face, fatigue and poor appetite.
Clinical features
Pale face, pale lips, fatigue, poor appetite, dizziness, pale tongue, thin pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Stomach Blood deficiency correlates with anemia, poor appetite, and chronic fatigue. Characterized by pale complexion, fatigue, and a fine pulse.
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
Caution in active peptic ulcer bleeding. Avoid deep abdominal needling.
📚 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.