Liver LIVER_YIN_DEF

Liver Yin Deficiency

💊 Treatment principle: Nourish Liver Yin, calm the liver.

Description

Dry eyes, blurred vision and night sweats.

Clinical features

Dry eyes, blurred vision, night sweats, dizziness, tinnitus, red tongue without coating, thin rapid pulse.

🏥 Scientific research

Western understanding:

Liver Yin deficiency correlates with dry eye syndrome, menopausal symptoms, night blindness, and insomnia. Characterized by dry eyes, floaters, and a thin rapid 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 hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, or abdominal masses. Avoid deep needling in right upper quadrant.

📚 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.

⚡ Cupping advice

Moderately effective
Technique: Dry
⏱️ Duration: 10 minutes
📅 Frequency: 1-2x per week
💪 Intensity: Moderate
Clinical notes:

Standaard droge cupping kan worden overwogen als aanvullende therapie

Special notes:

Local cupping on painful points or along the affected meridian. Suitable for chronic pain, joint disorders and muscle stiffness.

🚫 Contraindications:

Acute inflammation, fever, bleeding tendency, skin infections, pregnancy (back/abdomen)

Recommended cupping points:
LI4 primary
Hegu 合谷
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ST36 primary
Zusanli 足三里
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GV-14 primary
Dazhui 大椎
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BL23 secondary
Shenshu 肾俞
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GB-20 secondary
Fengchi 風池
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GB20 secondary
Fengchi 风池
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BL12 secondary
Fengmen 风门
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📍 Acupuncture points

LR3 Primary
Taichong 太冲
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GB34 Primary
Yanglingquan 阳陵泉
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KI-1 Primary
Yongquan 湧泉
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SP6 Secondary
Sanyinjiao 三阴交
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KI-6 Adjuvant
Zhaohai 照海
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🚫 Moxa advice

not recommended

📜 Herbal formulas

Xiaoyao San 逍遥散
🧠 TCM pattern:

Liver-Qi stagnation

📋 Indications:

PMS, depression, bloating, flank pain

📖 Classical source: Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang
🚫 Contraindications:

Zheng qi deficiency

⚠️ Safety warnings:

Safe; may cause mild diarrhea with prolonged use