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BL-28 Pangguangshu and BL-32 Ciliao to tonify the Bladder and stop
incontinence.

This patient is still being treated; her condition has shown an
improvement of some 60% and is now quite stable.

Liver and Kidney Deficiency


Clinical Manifestations


Progressive weakness of the legs, weak back and knees, dizziness, poor memory, blurred vision,
hesitancy or urgency of urination.


Treatment Principle


Tonify Kidneys and Liver and strengthen bones and tendons.


Acupuncture


General Prescription


KI-3 Taixi, Ren-4 Guanyuan, BL-23 Shenshu, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, LIV-8 Ququan, BL-18 Ganshu,
S.I.-3 Houxi and BL-62 Shenmai, LIV-3 Taichong, G.B.-20 Fengchi. Reinforcing method except
on the last two points which should be needled with even method. Moxa should be used if there
is Yang deficiency, otherwise not.


Explanation



  • KI-3, Ren-4, BL-23 and SP-6 tonify the Kidneys.

  • LIV-8 and BL-18 tonify the Liver.

  • S.I.-3 and BL-62 strengthen the Governing Vessel and the spine.

  • LIV-3 and G.B.-20 subdue Liver-Wind. G.B.-20 also brightens the eyes in case of
    blurred or double vision.


Herbal Treatment


Prescription


Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Variation
(Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill)

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