Deficiencia de Yin del Hígado
Descripción
Ojos secos, visión borrosa y sudores nocturnos.
Características clínicas
Ojos secos, visión borrosa, sudores nocturnos, mareos, tinnitus, lengua roja sin saburra, pulso fino rápido.
🏥 Investigación científica
Comprensión occidental:
Liver Yin deficiency correlates with dry eye syndrome, menopausal symptoms, night blindness, and insomnia. Characterized by dry eyes, floaters, and a thin rapid pulse.
Evidencia de investigación:
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.
⚠️ Precauciones
Caution in hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, or abdominal masses. Avoid deep needling in right upper quadrant.
📚 Referencias
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.