ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO

*Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet (jin gui shen qi wan)

Chief: Shu Di Huang

Deputy: Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Fu Zi, Gui Zhi

Assistant: Ze Xie, Mu Dan Pi, Fu Ling

Pattern: Kidney Yang Deficiency

Indications: Lower back pain, weakness of the lower extremities, a Cold sensation in the lower half of the body, tenseness in the lower abdomen, a pale, swollen tongue with a thin, white, and moist coating, and an empty or frail pulse which is submerged and faint at the proximal position.

Indications, continued: The patient may also be irritable to the point of having difficulty lying down, and will breathe most comfortably while leaning against something. There is either urinary difficulty with edema, or excessive urination, sometimes to the point of incontinence.

Cautions and contraindications: contraindicated in cases of Yin deficiency with a dry mouth and dry throat and a red tongue with little coating.