KD Patterns (Deficiency)

Question 1

Kidney’s store the ___ and govern ___. ___, ___ and ___.

Answer 1

Essence (Jing), birth, growth, reproduction and development

Question 2

Kidney’s produce ___

Answer 2

Marrow (fill up the brain and controls the bones)

Question 3

Kidney’s govern ___.

Answer 3

Water

Question 4

Kidney’s control the ___ of Qi.

Answer 4

reception

Question 5

Kidney’s open into the ___.

Answer 5

Ears

Question 6

Kidney’s manifest in the ___.

Answer 6

Hair

Question 7

Kidney’s control ___ and two ___ orifices.

Answer 7

spittle, lower

Question 8

Kidney’s house the ___.

Answer 8

Will-Power (Zhi)

Question 9

Kidney’s control the Gate of __.

Answer 9

Life (Minister Fire, Ming Men)

Question 10

What are the clinical manifestations of KD-Qi Not Firm?

Answer 10

Soreness and weakness of the lower back, weak knees, clear frequent urine, weak-stream urination, abundant urination, dribbling after urination, incontinence of urine, urination at night, nocturnal emissions without dreams, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, fatigue, feeling of cold, cold limbs, prolapse of uterus, chronic white vaginal discharge, recurrent miscarriage

Question 11

What is the tongue presentation for KD-Qi Not Firm?

Answer 11

Pale

Question 12

What is the pulse for KD-Qi Not Firm?

Answer 12

Deep-Weak, especially in the rear positions

Question 13

What are the pathological precursors of KD-Qi Not Firm?

Answer 13

KD-Yang Def

Question 14

What are the pathological developments from KD-Qi Not Firm?

Answer 14

KD-Yang Def

Question 15

What is the treatment principle for KD-Qi Not Firm?

Answer 15

Reinforce and stabilize KD-Qi, Raise Qi, and Tonify KD-Yang

Question 16

What are the clinical manifestations of KD Failing to Receive Qi?

Answer 16

SOB on exertion, rapid and weak breathing, difficulty inhaling, chronic cough and/or asthma, spontaneous sweating, cold limbs, cold limbs, after sweating, swelling of the face, thin body, clear urination during asthma attack, lower backache, dizziness, tinnitus

Question 17

What is the tongue presentation for KD Failing to Receive Qi?

Answer 17

Pale

Question 18

What is the pulse for KD Failing to Receive Qi?

Answer 18

Deep-Weak-Tight

Question 19

What are the pathological precursors of KD Failing to Receive Qi?

Answer 19

KD-Yang Deficiency

LU-Qi Deficiency

Question 20

What are the pathological developments from KD Failing to Receive Qi?

Answer 20

Phlegm