TCM Disharmonies related to the Kidney Meridian.

Each pattern contains a brief description of associated signs and

symptoms, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and a list of acupuncture
points that may be used to treat the disharmony.

Excess Patterns:
There are no excess kidney patterns.
Deficiency Patterns:
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Kidney Jing Deficiency
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Deficiency Patterns

KD Qi Deficiency

General Signs & Symptoms:

SOB, ashtma, cold limbs, weak back a/or knees, copious clear
urination, incontinence, night-time urination.
Tongue:
Pale
Pulse:
Deep, weak possibly tight
General Treatment Points:
Maciocia Treatment Points w/Valaskatagis commentary,
modifications and additions
UB 23 - KD Shu
GV 4 - tonify Yang
CV 4 - tonify Yang
KD 3 - tonify KD
UB 52 - tonify KD, effect willpower
Below are especially useful if lung symptoms predominate
LU 7 w/KD 6 - yin qiao ren mai, effect lu/kd communication
CV 17 - tonify upper warmer
KD 7 - tonify KD Yang

KD Yin Deficiency

General Signs & Symptoms:

Dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, sore back, constipation, may also have
empty heat signs, mallor flush, night sweats, heat in the 5 palms,
insomnia, dry throat
Tongue:
Red w/no coat, may have horizontal cracks, red tip w/empty fire
Pulse:
Floating, empty, rapid
General Treatment Points:
Maciocia Treatment Points w/Valaskatagis commentary,
modifications and additions
KD 3 - tonify KD
KD 6 - nourish KD Yin, could add LU 7, yin qiao ren mai
SP 6 - nourish Yin
CV 4 - nourish Yin
If empty heat is effecting the mind - HT 7 a/or KD 9
Urinary issues - KD 10

KD Yang Deficiency

General Signs & Symptoms:

Sore a/or weak back/knees, sensation of cold, aversion to cold,

weak lower limbs, lassitude, clear copious urine, poor appetite,
loose stools, edema (which can be severe)
Tongue:
Pale, swollen, wet possibly a white coat with strong water signs
Pulse:
Deep, weak possibly slow with strong water signs
General Treatment Points:
Maciocia Treatment Points w/Valaskatagis commentary,
modifications and additions
UB 23 - KD Shu
GV 4 - tonify Yang
CV 4 - tonify Yang
CV 6 - tonify Qi
KD 3 - tonify KD
KD 7 - tonify KD Yang
UB 52 - tonify KD, strengthen willpower
For strong water signs consider the following:
UB 13 - LU Shu
UB 15 - HT Shu
UB 20 - SP Shu

UB 22 - TH Shu, major point for water regulation

ST 28 - move fluids in the lower warmer
SP 9 - resolve dampness
LU 7 - upper body edema

KD Jing Deficiency

General Signs & Symptoms:

In children poor physical a/or mental development will be seen, in
adults a weakening of the bones, teeth, back a/or knees, memory
problems, a/or a lowering of the libido/ability can be seen
Tongue:
Red, peeled
Pulse:
Floating, empty
General Treatment Points:
Maciocia Treatment Points w/Valaskatagis commentary,
modifications and additions
KD 3 - tonify KD
KD 6 - tonify KD Yin
CV 4 - tonify Yin

GV 4 - tonify Yang (Dr. So indicates no moxa on this point for males

under 20)
UB 23 - KD Shu
GB 39 - hui meeting of the marrow
UB 11 - hui meeting of the bones
GV 20 & GV 16 - sea of marrow points, direct marrow to the brain