Lung-Yin Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Dry throat, dry cough, exhaustion, breathlessness, hoarse voice, feeling of heat in the afternoon,
night sweating, 5-palm sweating, malar flush.
Tongue: Red without coating (possibly only in the front part). There may be cracks in the Lung
area (see Figure 12.2(512) in Chapter 12).
Pulse: Fine and Rapid or Floating-Empty.
This pattern frequently occurs after a febrile disease during which Heat dries up the body fluids.
In young adults it can happen after glandular fever (mononucleosis), when the Yin is injured by
prolonged Heat and gives rise to ME.
Treatment Principle
Nourish Yin, generate fluids, strengthen the Lungs.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
LU-9 Taiyuan, Ren-17 Shanzhong, BL-43 Gaohuangshu, BL-13 Feishu, Du-12 Shenzhu, Ren-12
Zhongwan, ST-36 Zusanli, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, Du-20 Baihui. All with reinforcing method. No
moxa.
Explanation
- LU-9 and Ren-17 tonify Lung-Yin and Lung-Qi respectively.
- BL-43 nourishes Lung-Yin and is particularly indicated for chronic conditions.
- BL-13 and Du-12 tonify Lung-Qi.
- Ren-12, ST-36 and SP-6 tonify Stomach and Spleen and generate fluids. In particular,
Ren-12 also tonifies the Lungs as the deep pathway of the Lung channel starts at this
point. - Du-20 clears the brain and lifts mood.