Kidney Patterns Flashcards
(100 cards)
What are signs of Kidney Yang Xu?
Feeling cold, weak lower back/knees, impotence, clear urination, oedema.
What is the tongue and pulse in Kidney Yang Xu?
Tongue: pale, swollen, wet; Pulse: deep, slow, weak.
What is the treatment principle for Kidney Yang Xu?
Tonify and warm Kidney Yang.
What points are used for Kidney Yang Xu?
BL-23, BL-52, DU-4, KID-3, KID-7, REN-6, REN-4.
What are signs of Kidney Yin Xu?
Thirst, dry mouth, night sweats, 5-palm heat, dizziness, tinnitus.
What is the tongue and pulse in Kidney Yin Xu?
Tongue: red, peeled with cracks; Pulse: rapid, thin, empty.
What is the treatment for Kidney Yin Xu?
Nourish Kidney Yin.
What points are used for Kidney Yin Xu?
KID-3, KID-6, KID-2, SP-6, REN-4, BL-23.
What are signs of Kidney Qi Not Firm?
Frequent urination, dribbling, nocturia, prolapse, premature ejaculation.
What is the treatment principle for Kidney Qi Not Firm?
Tonify and warm Kidney Yang, support Bladder and Spleen.
What are signs of Kidney failing to receive Qi?
Shortness of breath, difficulty inhaling, asthma, cold limbs, sweating.
What points help Kidney receive Qi?
LU-1, LU-7, BL-13, KID-25, REN-17.
What are signs of Kidney Yang Xu with Water Overflowing?
Oedema in ankles, frothy sputum, palpitations, cough.
What is the treatment principle here?
Warm Kidney Yang, transform fluids, support SP/HT/LU.
What are signs of Kidney Yin Xu with Empty Fire?
Heat in evening, malar flush, dry throat, insomnia, scanty urine.
What additional points help clear Empty Heat?
KID-2, HT-5, LU-7, LU-10, HT-6, HT-8.
What are signs of Kidney Essence Xu?
Poor development, weak bones, memory loss, grey hair, infertility.
What point nourishes Marrow?
GB-39.
What are signs of Kidney and Liver Yin Xu?
Dry eyes, blurred vision, tinnitus, night sweats, dry throat.
What points treat Kidney and Liver Yin Xu?
LIV-8, KID-3, KID-6, KID-13, REN-4, SP-6.
What are signs of Kidney and Heart not harmonised?
Palpitations, dream-disturbed sleep, anxiety, thirst, night sweats.
What points treat Kidney and Heart not harmonised?
KID-3, KID-6, REN-4, HT-7, DU-24, SP-6, Yintang.
What are signs of Kidney and Lung Yin Xu?
Dry cough, breathlessness, dry throat, night sweats.
What points treat Kidney and Lung Yin Xu?
LU-1, LU-9, BL-43, KID-3, REN-4, LU-7 + KID-6, SP-6.