Kidney Failing to Grasp Qi
肾不纳气shèn bù nà qì · deficiency (emptiness)
Tongue
pale and swollen
Pulse
deep and weak, especially in the rear (chi) position
Description
The Kidneys, too weak to receive and anchor the Qi the Lungs send down, produce chronic breathlessness that is worse on exertion and on breathing in.
Symptoms
chronic shortness of breath, worse on exertion difficulty inhaling — breathing out more easily than in wheezing in long-standing cases weak, sore lower back and knees spontaneous sweating, cold limbs fatigue, worse after activity
Treatment principle
tonify the Kidney and help it grasp the Qi
Recommended formulas
金匮肾气丸
Points
Taixi
Shenshu
Guanyuan
Taiyuan
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