Kidney Qi Deficiency   肾气虚

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Pattern Names
Kidney Qi Deficiency肾气虚 • Shèn Qì Xū
Classification
Category: Zang Fu Syndrome: Kidney
Symptoms
Tongue: pale, flabby Pulse: deep, weak
Indications: Soreness, weakness and aching of the lumbar region and knees, dizziness, fatigue, loss hearing, or tinnitus, frequency urination at night, a pale flabby tongue, and a deep, weak pulse. KD Qi xu has 2 types: Kidney Qi Failing to Secure and Kidney Failing to Grasp Qi [32] • Swelling under the eyes. Protruding sternum or protruding vertebrae in children.[42]
Keywords
soreness, weakness and aching of the lumbar region and knees, a deep and weak pulse[Qiao]   
Treatment 
tonify KD Qi
Acupuncture 
BL23, BL52, DU4, KD3, REN4
Herb
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Etiology
Hypo- function of the Kidney
Notes
Use Case 1
Use Case 2