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Rickets

A childhood bone-development disorder from poor Essence and nourishment, causing soft, bowed bones and delayed growth.

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General Acupuncture Points

Acupuncture points traditionally used for rickets — 4 key points, used across the patterns below rather than tied to just one.

PointKey action
ST-36Benefits Stomach and Spleen. Tonifies Qi and Blood. Tonifies the Original Qi.
BL-20Tonifies Spleen and Stomach. Resolves Dampness. Regulates the Intestines.
BL-23Tonifies the Kidneys and nourishes the Kidney-Essence. Consolidates Kidney-Qi. Strengthens the lower back.
KI-3Tonifies the Kidneys (both Yin and Yang). Strengthens the Kidney’s receiving of Qi. Calms the Mind.
The Three Patterns

↑ reinforcing   ↓ reducing   ⊥ even method.

1. Spleen Qi Deficiency View full pattern →

Clinical manifestations: Poor appetite and picky eating, loose or mushy stools, pale puffy face, soft floppy muscles, frequent colds or chest infections, quiet low-energy demeanor, fatigue and lack of vitality.
Tongue: T Pulse: o
Treatment principle: pale, puffy body with tooth marks along the edges, thin white coating,weak and soft, especially at the right middle position
ST-36 ↑ BL-20 ↑

2. Kidney Essence Deficiency View full pattern →

Clinical manifestations: Delayed fontanelle closure, bowed legs or knock-knees, chicken chest or rib beading, late walking or standing, delayed tooth eruption, weak aching bones and joints, fatigue and lack of vitality.
Tongue: N Pulse: o
Treatment principle: pale, thin body with little or no coating, possible fine cracks,deep, fine, and weak, especially at the rear positions
BL-23 ↑ KI-3 ↑ ST-36 ↑

3. Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat

Clinical manifestations: Night crying and startling easily, irritability and quick temper, poor appetite and loose stools, bitter taste in the mouth, distending pain along the ribs, frequent sighing.
Tongue: C Pulse: o
Treatment principle: red body with redder sides, teeth marks, thin to moderately thick yellow coating,wiry and rapid, especially at the Liver position
LIV-3 ↓ ST-36 ↑ SP-6 ↑
Related conditions
Failure to Thrive (Paediatric) Delayed Child Growth Osteomalacia Poor Coordination (Ataxia) Malnutrition in Children

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