1 Spleen Qi Deficiency — Characteristics of Spleen Qi Deficiency: - Weakening of the Transformation and Transportation Functions (T/T) - Unable to Produce Post Heaven Qi - Weaker Water Metabolism: Swelling of the Body Parts - Lack of Support to the Limbs - Heaviness and Sinking Signs - Unable to Raise Clear Yang Qi - Color Changes to Pale or White - Slippery Quality: Fluid Spleen Qi Deficiency — Treatment Principles: — Tonify Spleen Qi: - Tonify Spleen Qi - SP-3 (TaiBai), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), LV-13 (ZhangMen), BL-20 (PiShu), CV-12 (ZhomgWan), ST-36 (ZuSanLi) 2 Spleen Yang Deficiency — Characteristics of Spleen Yang Deficiency: - Weakening and Slowing Down of the Transformation and Transportation Functions (T/T) - Unable to Produce Post Heaven Qi - Weaker and Slower Water Metabolism - Lack of Support to the Limbs - Unable to Raise Clear Yang Qi - Sinking and Heaviness Signs - Deficiency Cold Signs: Pulse and Color - Water Accumulation: Swelling of the Body Parts Spleen Yang Deficiency — Tonify Spleen Qi: — Treatment Principles: - SP-3 (TaiBai), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), LV-13 (ZhangMen), BL-20 (PiShu), CV-12 (ZhongWan), ST-36 (ZuSanLi) — Warm Yang: - CV-8 (ShenQu), DU-4 (MingMen), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai) - Tonify Spleen Qi - Warm Yang 3 Spleen Qi Sinking — Characteristics of Spleen Qi Sinking Pattern: - Spleen Qi and Yang Deficiency Signs - Organ Prolapses - Bearing Down and Heaviness Sensation, and Swelling of the Body Parts - Color Changes to Pale or White Spleen Qi Sinking — Tonify Spleen Qi: — Treatment Principles: - SP-3 (TaiBai), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), LV-13 (ZhangMen), BL-20 (PiShu), CV-12 (ZhongWan), ST-36 (ZuSanLi) — Warm Yang: - CV-8 (ShenQu), DU-4 (MingMen), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai) — Raise Qi: - DU-20 (BaiHui) - Tonify Spleen Qi - Warm Yang - Raise Qi 4 Spleen Unable to Control Blood — Characteristics of the Spleen Unable to Control Blood: - Severe Form of Spleen Qi and Yang Deficiency, More Yang Deficiency than Qi Deficiency - Abnormal Leakage of Blood - Deficiency Type of Bleeding: Pale and Watery (Dilute) - Color Changes to Pale and White Spleen Unable to Control Blood — Tonify Spleen Qi: — Treatment Principles: - SP-3 (TaiBai), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), LV-13 (ZhangMen), BL-20 (PiShu), CV-12 (ZhongWan), ST-36 (ZuSanLi) — Warm Yang: - CV-8 (ShenQu), DU-4 (MingMen), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai) — Stop Bleeding: - SP-1 (YinBai), SP-8 (DiJi) - Tonify Spleen Qi - Warm Yang - Raise Qi 5 Spleen Deficiency with Damp-Cold — Characteristics of Spleen Deficiency with Damp-Cold: - Spleen Qi Deficiency - Deficiency Cold Signs - Dampness Accumulation: Heaviness Sensation and Swelling of the Body Parts - Either Forceful Pulse or Thicker Coating - Slippery Signs: Pulse - Greasy Quality: Coating and Fluid - Pale or White Color Change Spleen Deficiency with Damp-Cold — Tonify Spleen Qi: — Treatment Principles: - SP-3 (TaiBai), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), LV-13 (ZhangMen), BL-20 (PiShu), CV-12 (ZhongWan), ST-36 (ZuSanLi) — Warm Yang: - CV-8 (ShenQu), DU-4 (MingMen), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai) — Transform Dampness: - SP-9 (YinLingQuan), - Tonify Spleen Qi - Warm Cold - Transform Dampness 6 Spleen Deficiency with Damp-Heat — Characteristics of Spleen Deficiency with Damp-Heat: - Spleen Qi Deficiency - Heat Signs - Dampness Accumulation: Heaviness Sensation and Swelling of the Body Parts - Dryness Signs - Mental Disturbance Signs - Slippery Signs: Tongue - Greasy Quality: Coating and Fluid - Red Color Change Spleen Deficiency with Damp-Cold — Tonify Spleen Qi: — Treatment Principles: - SP-3 (TaiBai), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), LV-13 (ZhangMen), BL-20 (PiShu), CV-12 (ZhongWan), ST-36 (ZuSanLi) — Clear Heat: - SP-2 (DaGu), SP-5 (ShangQiu), DU-14 (DaZhui), LI-11 (QuChi) — Transform Dampness: - SP-9 (YinLingQuan), - Tonify Spleen Qi - Clear Heat - Transform Dampness 7 Liver Qi Stagnation — Characteristics of Liver Qi Stagnation: - Uneven and Impeded Qi and Blood Circulation - Stiffening of the Body Parts - Manifestations at the Eyes, Head and Tendons - Generating, Overacting and Insulting Organs Signs - Menstrual Cycle Disorders - Shen Disturbance - Clotting of Body Fluids 8 Liver Qi Stagnation — Treatment Principle: — Move Qi: - Soothes the Liver - Move Qi - LI-4 (HeGu), CV-17 (ShanZhong) — Soothes the Liver: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-3 (TaiChong), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), GB-41 (ZuLinQi), GB-34 (YangLingQuan), BL-19 (GanShu), LV-14 (QiMen), GB-24 (RiYu) Liver Fire Flaring Upward — Characteristics of Liver Flaring Upward: - Liver Qi Stagnation Signs with Heat - Dryness Signs - Bleeding Signs - Color Changes in the Tongue and Body Parts 9 Liver Fire Flaring Upward — Move Qi: — Treatment Principle: - LI-4 (HeGu), CV-17 (ShanZhong) — Soothes the Liver: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-3 (TaiChong), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), GB-41 (ZuLinQi), GB-34 (YangLingQuan), BL-19 (GanShu), LV-14 (QiMen), GB-24 (RiYu) — Clear Heat & Calm the Shen: - DU-14 (DaZhui), LI-11 (QuChi), LV-4 (ZhongFeng) - Soothes the Liver - Move Qi - Drain Fire - Calm the Shen Liver Fire Turning into Wind — Characteristics of Liver Fire Turning into Wind: - Liver Qi Stagnation Signs - Extreme Heat Signs - Extreme Dryness Signs - Loss of Dexterity and Sensory Functions - Uncontrollable Movements and Shaking of the Tendons and Body Parts - Displacement of the Body Parts: Muscles - Emotional Disturbance 10 Liver Fire Turning into Wind — Soothes the Liver: — Treatment Principle: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-3 (TaiChong), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), GB-41 (ZuLinQi), GB-34 (YangLingQuan), BL-19 (GanShu), LV-14 (QiMen), GB-24 (RiYu) — Clear Heat & Calm the Shen: - DU-14 (DaZhui), LI-11 (QuChi), LV-4 (ZhongFeng) — Extinguish Internal Wind: - LV-1 (DaDun), GB-20 (FengChi), GB34 (YangLingQuan), KD-1 (YongQuan) - Soothes the Liver - Drain or Cool Fire - Extinguish or Subdue Internal Wind Cold Invasion in the Liver Meridian — Causative Factors: - External Cold Invading the Liver Meridian and Genitalia — Treatment Principles: - Warm Cold, Clear the Liver Meridian 11 Cold Invasion in the Liver Meridian — Treatment Principles: — Warm Cold: - Warm Cold - Clear the Liver Meridian - CV-4 (GuanYuan) to CV8 (ShenQu), ST-29 (GuiLai), DU-4 (MingMen) — Clear Liver Meridian: - LV-12 (JiMai), LV-2 (XingJian), LV-3 (TaiChong) Liver Blood Deficiency — Characteristics of Liver Blood Deficiency: - Functional Deficiency and Dryness of the Orifices - Withering, Stiffening and Weakness of the Muscles and Body Parts - Dryness and Weakness Signs - Affecting the Smooth Movement and Sensitivity of the Muscles - Affecting Sensory and Dexterity Functions - Affecting the Shen - Affecting the Menstrual Cycles - Color Changes in the Tongue and Nails 12 Liver Blood Deficiency — Tonify the Liver: — Treatment Principle: - LV-3 (TaiChong), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), BL-19 (GanShu), LV-14 (QiMen) — Nourish Liver Blood: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-8 (QuQuan), ST-36 (ZuSanLi), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai), ST-36 (ZuSanLi), CV-12 (ZhongWan), BL-17 (GeShu) - Tonify the Liver - Nourish Liver Blood - Calm the Shen Liver Yin Deficiency — Characteristics of Liver Yin Deficiency: - Functional Deficiency and Dryness of the Orifices - Withering, Stiffening and Weakness of the Muscles and Body Parts - Dryness and Weakness Signs - Empty or False Heat Signs - Affecting the Shen - Affecting the Menstrual Cycles - Color Changes in the Tongue and Nails 13 Liver Yin Deficiency — Tonify the Liver: — Treatment Principle: - LV-3 (TaiChong), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), BL-19 (GanShu), LV-14 (QiMen) — Nourish Yin: - CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai), ST36 (ZuSanLi), CV-12 (ZhongWan), KD-3 (TaiXi), KD-6 (ZhaoHai), BL23 (ShenMen) — Clear Heat & Calm the Shen: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-4 (ZhongFeng), KD-2 (RanGu), DU-14 (DaZhui), LI11 (QuChi), BL-40 (WeiZhong) - Tonify the Liver - Nourish Yin - Clear Deficiency Heat - Calm the Shen Liver Yang Rising Due to Blood Deficiency — Nourish Liver Blood: — Treatment Principle: - LV-2 (XingJian), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), ST-36 (ZuSanLi), LV-8 (QuQuan), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai), ST36 (ZuSanLi), CV-12 (ZhongWan), BL-17 (GeShu) — Subdue Liver Yang: - LV-1 (DaDun), GB-41 (ZuLinQi), GB-4 (HanYan) to GB-12 (WanGu), AnMian, SP-4 (GongSun) & PC-6 (NeiGuan) - Subdue Liver Yang - Nourish Blood 14 Liver Yang Rising Due to Yin Deficiency — Characteristics of Liver Yang Rising: - Liver Qi Stagnation Signs - Yin Deficiency - Dryness Signs - Color Changes: Yellow and Red - Heat Signs Liver Yang Rising Due to Yin Deficiency — Nourish Yin: — Treatment Principle: - CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai), ST36 (ZuSanLi), CV-12 (ZhongWan), KD-3 (TaiXi), KD-6 (ZhaoHai), BL23 (ShenMen) — Clear Heat: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-4 (ZhongFeng), KD-2 (RanGu), DU-14 (DaZhui), LI11 (QuChi), BL-40 (WeiZhong) — Subdue Liver Yang: - LV-1 (DaDun), GB-41 (ZuLinQi), GB4 (HanYan) to GB-12 (WanGu), AnMian, SP-4 (GongSun) & PC-6 (NeiGuan) - Subdue Liver Yang - Nourish Yin - Clear Heat 15 Liver Wind Due to Liver Yin Deficiency — Characteristics of Liver Yin Deficiency: - Weaker Internal Wind Signs - Functional Deficiency and Dryness of the Orifices - Withering, Stiffening and Weakness of the Muscles and Body Parts - Dryness and Weakness Signs - Empty or False Heat Signs - Affecting the Shen - Affecting the Menstrual Cycles - Color Changes in the Tongue and Nails Liver Wind Due to Liver Yin Deficiency — Treatment Principle: — Nourish Yin: - Tonify the Liver - Nourish Yin - Clear Deficiency Heat - Calm the Shen - Extinguish Wind — Tonify the Liver: - LV-3 (TaiChong), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), BL-19 (GanShu), LV-14 (QiMen) - CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai), ST-36 (ZuSanLi), CV-12 (ZhongWan), KD-3 (TaiXi), KD6 (ZhaoHai), BL-23 (ShenMen) — Clear Heat & Calm the Shen: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-4 (ZhongFeng), KD-2 (RanGu), DU-14 (DaZhui), LI-11 (QuChi), BL-40 (WeiZhong) — Extinguish Internal Wind: - LV-1 (DaDun), GB-20 (FengChi), GB-31 (FengShi), GB-4 (HanYan) to GB-12 (WanGu) 16 Liver Wind due to Liver Blood Deficiency — Characteristics of Internal Wind Due to Liver Yin Deficiency: - Weaker Internal Wind Signs - Functional Deficiency and Dryness of the Orifices - Withering, Stiffening and Weakness of the Muscles and Body Parts - Affecting Sensory and Dexterity Functions - Dryness and Weakness Signs - Affecting the Shen - Affecting the Menstrual Cycles - Color Changes in the Tongue and Nails Liver Wind Due to Liver Blood Deficiency — Treatment Principle: — Nourish Liver Blood: - Tonify the Liver - Nourish Blood - Calm the Shen - Extinguish Wind — Tonify the Liver: - LV-3 (TaiChong), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), BL-19 (GanShu), LV-14 (QiMen) - LV-2 (XingJian), SP-6 (SanYinJiao), ST-36 (ZuSanLi), LV-8 (QuQuan), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai), ST36 (ZuSanLi), CV-12 (ZhongWan), BL-17 (GeShu) — Calm the Shen: - LV-2 (XingJian), LV-4 (ZhongFeng), — Extinguish Internal Wind: - LV-1 (DaDun), GB-20 (FengChi), GB-31 (FengShi), GB-4 (HanYan) to GB-12 (WanGu) 17 Kidney Essence Deficiency — Characteristics of Kidney Essence Deficiency: - Congenital and Premature Lower Jiao Disorders - Deficiency Type Sexual or Genital Disorders - Deficiency Type Urinary Disorders - Defecation Disorders - Premature Aging Signs, both Mentally and Physically - Congenital Degeneration Signs, both Mentally and Physically - Decreased Sensory Functions - Dryness Signs - Weakness Signs at the Lower Back and Extremities - Deficiency Type Breathing Disorders - Bone Disorders 18 Kidney Essence Deficiency — Nourish Essence: — Treatment Principles: - GB-39 (XuanZhong), ST-27 (DaGu), — Tonify the Kidney: - KD-3 (TaiXi), SP-6 (ZuSanLi) GB-25 (JingMen), BL-23 (ShenMen), BL-52 (ZhiShi), CV-4 (GuanYuan) to CV-8 (ShenQu), LU-7 (LieQue) & KD-6 (ZhaoHai) - Nourish Essence - Tonify the Kidney Kidney Qi Deficiency — Characteristics of Kidney Qi Deficiency: - The Functional Decrease of the Lower Jiao Organs: - Sexual or Genital Disorders - Urinary Disorders - Decreased Sensory Functions - Weakness Signs at the Lower Back and Extremities - Breathing Disorders - Bone Disorders - Sinking Signs 19 Kidney Qi Deficiency — Treatment Principles: — Tonify Kidney Qi: - KD-3 (TaiXi), SP-6 (ZuSanLi) GB-25 (JingMen), BL-23 (ShenMen), BL-52 (ZhiShi), CV-4 (GuanYuan) to CV-8 (ShenQu), LU-7 (LieQue) & KD-6 (ZhaoHai) - Tonify Kidney Qi Kidney Yang Deficiency — Characteristics of Kidney Yang Deficiency: - Deficiency Cold Signs - Retention of Water at the Lower Extremities - The Functional Decrease of the Lower Jiao Organs: - Sexual or Genital Disorders - Urinary Disorders - Decreased Sensory Functions - Weakness Signs at the Lower Back and Extremities - Breathing Disorders - Bone Disorders - Sinking Signs 20 Kidney Yang Deficiency — Treatment Principles: — Tonify Kidney Qi: - KD-3 (TaiXi), SP-6 (ZuSanLi) GB-25 (JingMen), BL-23 (ShenMen), BL-52 (ZhiShi), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai), LU-7 (LieQue) & KD-6 (ZhaoHai) — Warm Yang: - CV-8 (ShenQu), DU-4 (MingMen) - Tonify Kidney Qi - Warm Yang Kidney Yin Deficiency — Characteristics of Kidney Yin Deficiency: - Mental Disturbance Signs - The Functional Decrease of the Lower Jiao Organs: - Sexual or Genital Disorders - Urinary Disorders - Decreased Sensory Functions - Weakness Signs at the Lower Back and Extremities - Dryness Signs - Deficiency Heat Signs - Liver Yin Deficiency Signs 21 Kidney Yin Deficiency — Tonify Kidney Qi: — Treatment Principles: - KD-3 (TaiXi), GB-25 (JingMen), BL-23 (ShenMen), BL-52 (ZhiShi), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV6 (QiHai), LU-7 (LieQue) & KD6 (ZhaoHai) — Nourish Kidney Yin: - SP-6 (ZuSanLi), KD-6 (ZhaoHai) — Clear Heat and Calm the Shen: - KD-2 (RanGu), DU-14 (DaZhui), LI-11 (QuChi), - Tonify Kidney - Nourish Yin - Clear Heat - Calm the Shen Kidney Fails to Receive Qi — Characteristics of the Kidney Fail to Receive Qi: - Severe Kidney Yang Deficiency - Breathing Disorders - Signs of Rebellious Lung Qi - Kidney Deficiency 22 Kidney Fails to Receive Qi — Treatment Principles: — Tonify Kidney Qi: - Tonify Kidney Qi - Warm Yang - Stimulate Lung Qi Descending — Warm Yang: - CV-8 (ShenQu), DU-4 (MingMen) - KD-3 (TaiXi), SP-6 (ZuSanLi) GB-25 (JingMen), BL-23 (ShenMen), BL-52 (ZhiShi), CV-4 (GuanYuan), CV-6 (QiHai) — Stimulate Lung Qi Descending: - LU-7 (LieQue) & KD-6 (ZhaoHai), KD-4 (DaZhong) Kidney Fails to Receive Qi — Treatment Principles: - Tonify and Warm the Kidney - Stimulate Lung Qi Descending 23