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OSTEOPOROSIS 403abundant, the marrow is prosperous, and hence the bonesare firm. Conversely, in case of weakness of the bones, oneshould supplement the kidneys, boost the marrow, andstrengthen the bones. Supplementing Fu Liu with moxibustionsupplements both the yin and yang of the kidneys aswell as the former heaven essence. Supplementing XuanZhong, the meeting point of the marrow, boosts the marrow.Supplementing Da Zhu, the meeting point of the bones,strengthens the bones. These three points are the key combinationfor bone troubles due to kidney vacuity when thespinal column is mainly affected. Supplementing and moxainglocal points supplements vacuity and strengthen the lowback and bones.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: For osteoporosis of theneck, please refer to the chapter on cervical vertebrae disease.For severe spleen vacuity, add Zu San Li (St 36). For lowback pain with concomitant digestive troubles, add GongSun (Sp 4). For buttock pain, add Zhi Bian (Bl 54). For coldpain in the low back, buttocks, and lower limbs, moxa ZhiBian (Bl 54), Cheng Fu (Bl 36), and Cheng Shan (Bl 57). Forlumbosacral and coccygeal pain, add Ci Liao (Bl 32) and/orother Ba Liao points.2. LIVER BLOOD-KIDNEY YIN VACUITY PATTERNMAIN SYMPTOMS: Lower and upper back pain, knee andlower leg soreness and weakness, tinnitus, dizziness, insomnia,a pale facial complexion but possible malar flushing inthe afternoon, a red tongue with scanty fur, and a fine, bowstring,rapid pulseTREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Supplement the kidneys andnourish the liver, strengthen the low back and bonesRX: Zuo Gui Yin Jia Wei (Restore the Left [Kidney] Drinkwith Added Flavors)INGREDIENTS:Shu Di (cooked Radix Rehmanniae) 30gGou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii)Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli)Shan Yao (Radix Dioscoreae)Fu Ling (Poria)Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni)Bu Gu Zhi (Fructus Psoraleae)mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)15g15g12g9g9g9g6gANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Shu Di, Shan Yao, and Shan ZhuYu are the three supplementing medicinals of Liu Wei DiHuang Wan (Six Flavors Rehmannia Pills) which supplementthe liver and kidneys and nourish and enrich yin essence.Gou Qi Zi, Shan Zhu Yu, and Sang Ji Sheng nourish liverblood. Fu Ling, Shan Yao, and mix-fried Gan Cao supplementthe latter heaven to support the former heaven. If yin,blood, and essence are effulgent and the marrow is filled,then the bones are strong. Finally, Bu Gu Zhi warms the kidneys,strengthens the low back, and reinforces the bones,while Sang Ji Sheng is well-known for diffusing wind dampimpediment as well as for reinforcing the spinal column.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: For osteoporosis of the neck,please refer to the chapter on cervical spondylosis. If there isheat in the lungs and stomach damaging yin fluids, add 12grams of Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis) and ninegrams of Shi Hu (Herba Dendrobii). If there is heat in theheart, add 15 grams of Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae). Ifthere is heat in the spleen with rapid hungering after meals, add15 grams of Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae). If vacuity heat ismarked, add nine grams each of Zhi Mu (RhizomaAnemarrhenae) and Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri). If thereis bleeding due to heat entering the blood division, add 15grams of Sheng Di (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae) and HanLian Cao (Herba Ecliptae). If there is blood vacuity, add ninegrams of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis). If there is severeosteoporosis, add nine grams each of Gu Sui Bu (RhizomaDrynariae) and Gui Ban (Plastrum Testudinis). For fixed,piercing, or severe pain due to blood stasis, add 12 grams of ChiShao (Radix Paeoniae Rubrae) and six grams each of Ru Xiang(Olibanum) and Mo Yao (Myrrha).ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION: Please see pattern #1above but without moxibustion.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: Please see pattern #1 above.3. SPLEEN QI AND KIDNEY YIN & YANGVACUITY PATTERNMAIN SYMPTOMS: Lower and upper back soreness andlimpness, fatigue, lassitude of the spirit, lack of strength,malar flushing, cold lower half of the body, dizziness, tinnitus,nocturia, decreased sexual desire, poor appetite, loosestools, a fat, red tongue with scanty fur, and a surging pulsein the inch positions, a soggy pulse in the right bar, a fine,bowstring pulse in the left bar, and a deep or fine, floatingpulse in one or both cubit positionsTREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Fortify the spleen and boost theqi, supplement both yin and yang, clear vacuity heat as necessary,strengthen the low back and bonesRX: Bu Yin Tang (Supplement Yin Decoction)INGREDIENTS:Shu Di (cooked Radix Rehmanniae)Sheng Di (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae)Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae)Bu Gu Zhi (Fructus Psoraleae)Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)15g15g12g12g9g