- KI-3, source point, can tonify both Kidney-Yang or Kidney-Yin.
- KI-7 tonifies Kidney-Yang and resolves oedema.
- BL-52, called the "Room of Will-Power", strengthens the mental aspect of the Kidney,
i.e. will-power and determination. - Du-20 clears the brain and lifts mood.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
You Gui Yin
(Restoring the Right [Kidney] Decoction)
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata 15 g
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis 3 g
Shan Yao Radix Dioscoreae oppositae 6 g
Du Zhong Cortex Eucommiae ulmoidis 6 g
Rou Gui Cortex Cinnamomi cassiae 3 g
Fu Zi Radix Aconiti carmichaeli praeparata 3 g
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensis 6 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 g
Explanation
- Shu Di Huang, Shan Zhu Yu, Gou Qi Zi and Shan Yao nourish Kidneys, Liver and
Spleen. - Du Zhong, Rou Gui and Fu Zi tonify and warm Kidney-Yang and the Gate of Vitality.
- Gan Cao harmonizes.
You Gui Wan
(Restoring the Right [Kidney] Pill)
Fu Zi Radix Aconiti carmichaeli praeparata 3 g
Rou Gui Cortex Cinnamomi cassiae 3 g
Du Zhong Cortex Eucommiae ulmoidis 6 g
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis 4.5 g