Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata 24 g
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis 12 g
Shan Yao Rhizoma Dioscoreae oppositae 12 g
Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis orientalis 9 g
Mu Dan Pi Cortex Moutan radicis 9 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 9 gExplanation
This is the most famous Yin-nourishing formula. Fear, guilt and shock can deplete the Kidneys.
A feeling of guilt, especially when harboured for many years, is very destructive and may lead to
Kidney deficiency. The main manifestations that apply to this formula are dizziness, tinnitus,
backache, night-sweating, a dry mouth, 5-palm heat, exhaustion, a dark complexion, a thin body,
dry hair, a Red tongue without coating and a Floating-Empty pulse.
Mental-Emotional Pattern
Again, this condition can arise either as a consequence of emotional problems due to shock, fear,
or guilt, or, vice versa, as a result of depletion of Kidney-Yin and Kidney Essence.
This person will feel very exhausted and depressed, lacking in will-power and spirit of initiative.
Unlike those who suffer from Kidney-Yang deficiency with similar mental characteristics, those
who suffer from Kidney-Yin deficiency are slightly more restless, uneasy and fidgety. They may
also tend to complain more.
The Essence is the foundation of the Three Treasures, Essence, Qi and Mind, and when it is
depleted, the Mind and the Will-Power suffer causing exhaustion, depression and despair.
Lung-and Kidney-Yin Deficiency
Treatment Principle
Nourish Lung-and Kidney-Yin, strengthen Will-Power and settle the Corporeal Soul.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
LU-9 Taiyuan, LU-5 Chize, KI-3 Taixi, Ren-4 Guanyuan, LU-7 Lieque and KI-6 Zhaohai,
BL-23 Shenshu, BL-52 Zhishi, BL-42 Pohu. Reinforcing method.
Explanation