Kidney Yang Deficiency, Water Overflowing

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肾阳虚水泛 (Shèn Yáng Xū Shuǐ Fàn)

Zang-Fu

Tongue

Pale, swollen, wet

Pulse

Deep, weak

Key Symptoms

Severe pitting edema of legs and abdomenScanty urineColdPalpitations if water insults the HeartWheezing if water floods the Lung

Overview

Kidney Yang too weak to transform water. Fluids flood the flesh, the Lung, or the Heart.

Differentiate from

  • Spleen Yang xu edema (milder, eyelids and abdomen first)
  • Damp-Heat edema (rapid pulse, yellow greasy coat)

Treatment Principle

Warm Kidney Yang; transform water; promote urination.

Representative formulas. Zhen Wu Tang; Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan.

Representative points. KI-7, BL-23, DU-4, REN-9, ST-28, SP-9, BL-22.

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