Lung-Qi Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Frequent urge to urinate with inability to contain it, slight incontinence often on coughing or
sneezing, dribbling, weak voice, tiredness, slight sweating, shortness of breath.
Tongue: Pale.
Pulse: Weak.
Treatment Principle
Warm and tonify Lung-Qi.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
BL-13 Feishu, Du-12 Shenzhu, Du-20 Baihui, LU-7 Lieque, Ren-6 Qihai, BL-23 Shenshu,
BL-28 Pangguangshu, BL-53 Baohuang. Reinforcing method; moxa is applicable.
Explanation
- BL-13 and Du-12 tonify Lung-Qi. Direct moxa on these points is particularly effective to
tonify Qi and Yang. It is especially useful in this condition to use Fire (moxa) to contain
Water. - Du-20 is used, with moxa, to raise Qi and therefore contain urine.
- LU-7 is the best point on the Lung channel to affect the Water passages.
- Ren-6 tonifies Qi in general and specifically, Qi in the lower abdomen.
- BL-23, with moxa, tonifies Kidney-Yang and reduces urination.
- BL-28 and BL- 53 strengthen the Bladder function.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription