Liver Essence Deficiency
Description
Blurred vision, night blindness and muscle weakness.
Clinical features
Blurred vision, night blindness, muscle weakness, fatigue, pale face, pale tongue, thin pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Liver Essence deficiency correlates with vision problems, muscle weakness, and fatigue. Characterized by blurry vision, weak sinews, and a fine weak 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.