| Yin/Essence Def. |
Kidney Essence Def. |
Developmental delay, mental dullness, soft bones,
poor memory, loose teeth, hair loss/premature graying, weak sexual function, low back
pain |
| Kidney Yin Deficiency |
Back pain, weak legs, dizziness, tinnitus, poor
memory, hearing loss, nocturnal emission, night sweats, dry mouth, 5-center heat, dark
urine |
| Yang/Qi Def. |
Kidney Yang Deficiency |
Back pain, weak legs, cold intolerance, bright
complexion, lethargy, loose stools, cold joints, impotence, premature ejaculation, clear
urine or edema |
| Kidney Qi Deficiency |
Back pain, weak legs, clear frequent urination, weak
stream, incontinence, nycturia, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, prolapsed uterus,
chronic leukorrhea |
Combined (Yin Def.)
|
Lu/Ki Yin Def. |
Dry cough worse in evening,
dyspnea on exertion, back pain, weak limbs, nocturnal emission, dry mouth, night sweats,
5-center heat |
| Liv/Ki Yin Def. |
Dizziness, tinnitus, nocturnal
emission, back pain, dry eyes, blurred vision, numbness of limbs, easily angered,
insomnia, night sweats, scanty menses |
| He/Ki Disharmony |
Palpitations, restlessness,
insomnia, poor memory, dizziness, tinnitus, back pain, nocturnal emission, night sweats,
dark urine |
Combined (Qi/Yang Def.)
|
Sp/Ki Yang Def. |
Chilliness, cold limbs, dawn
diarrhea, edema of abdomen/legs, lethargy, dyspnea, poor appetite, borborygmus |
| Lu/Ki Qi Def. |
Shortness of breath on
exertion (difficulty inhaling), rapid shallow breathing, cough, asthma, facial edema,
thin body, sweating, cold limbs, back pain |