Tonify Qi, strengthen the Kidneys, separate the clear from the turbid, drain Dampness and open
the Water passages.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
Ren-3 Zhongji, BL-22 Sanjiaoshu, BL-28 Pangguangshu, BL-23 Shenshu, KI-7 Fuliu, Ren-6
Qihai, Ren-9 Shuifen, ST-28 Shuidao, SP-9 Yinlingquan, SP-6 Sanyinjiao. Reducing or even
method in the Full type and reinforcing method in the Empty one.
Ancient prescription for the Empty-type: direct moxa on SP-6 Sanyinjiao, 7 cones
("Compendium of Acupuncture" 1601).14(428)
Explanation
- Ren-3 and BL-28 drain Dampness from the Bladder.
- BL-22 promotes the transformation of fluids and the separation of clear from turbid in
the Lower Burner. - BL-23 and KI-7 should be reinforced in the Empty type to strengthen the Kidneys and
the Bladder function of Qi transformation. - Ren-6 moves Qi in the Lower Burner and helps the transformation of fluids there.
- Ren-9 and ST-28 promote the transformation of fluids and the separation of clear from
turbid. - SP-9 and SP-6 drain Dampness from the Lower Burner.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
Cheng Shi Bi Xie Yin
(Dioscorea Decoction of the Cheng Clan)
Bi Xie Rhizoma Dioscoreae hypoglaucae 9 g
Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei 6 g
Che Qian Zi Semen Plantaginis 6 g