Liver Yin Deficiency
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.