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Clinical manifestations: Frequent, clear, pale urine, increased nighttime urination, dribbling after urination or incontinence, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, profound fatigue.
Tongue: Pale, puffy, moist with a thin white coat, tooth marks may be present. Pulse: Deep, weak, fine, most feeble at both Chi positions.
Treatment principle: Tonify Kidney-Yang, disperse Cold, secure Essence.
Note: moxa applicable throughout. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Kidney-Qi-not-Firm slide.
Clinical manifestations: Burning or stinging pain during urination, dark yellow, cloudy or turbid urine, urgent need to urinate with only small amounts, lower abdominal fullness or discomfort, thirst with little desire to drink.
Tongue: Red body with a yellow, greasy coating thickest at the root. Pulse: Slippery and rapid.
Treatment principle: Clear Heat and drain Fire, promote urination.
Note: no moxa. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Damp-Heat-in-the-Bladder slide.
Clinical manifestations: Frequent, clear, pale urine, cold aching lower back and knees, feeling cold throughout the body, worse in the lower body, fatigue and low spirits.
Tongue: Pale, puffy, tender with teeth marks and wet white coating. Pulse: Deep, slow, weak, especially at the Chi position.
Treatment principle: Tonify Kidney-Yang, warm and transform Qi, warm the Ming Men Fire.
Note: moxa applicable throughout. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Kidney-Yang-deficiency slide.
Clinical manifestations: Frequent urination with small amounts each time, bearing-down or dragging sensation in the abdomen, profound fatigue, symptoms worsen with prolonged standing or exertion, abdominal bloating after eating, shortness of breath and reluctance to speak.
Tongue: Pale, puffy, tender with teeth marks on the edges and thin white coating. Pulse: Weak and empty, especially at the right middle position, may feel deep.
Treatment principle: Tonify the Middle and augment Qi, raise sunken Yang.
Note: moxa applicable throughout. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Spleen-Qi-sinking slide.
Clinical manifestations: Frequent urination with small amounts each time, dark scanty urine, night sweats, dry mouth and throat worse at night, heat in palms/soles/chest, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees.
Tongue: Red, thin, dry, little or no coating, cracks may be visible. Pulse: Fine and rapid, often weakest at the left rear position.
Treatment principle: Nourish Yin, clear deficiency Heat.
Note: no moxa given the Yin deficiency. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Kidney-Yin-deficiency slide.
Clinical manifestations: Urinary urgency triggered by stress or anxiety, frequent urination with small amounts each time, abdominal pain or cramping that may alternate with diarrhea, irritability or quick temper, frequent sighing, rib-side distension or fullness.
Tongue: Normal or slightly pale body, possible teeth marks, thin white coating that may be slightly greasy. Pulse: Wiry overall, especially on the left, softer on the right Guan.
Treatment principle: Course the Liver and resolve constraint, strengthen the Spleen.
Note: no moxa. Direct exact-name match with this site's own Rebellious-Liver-Qi-invading-the-Spleen slide.