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Used with permission from Zang Fu Syndromes, By McDonald and
Penner.
* Etiology
* Clinical Manifestations
* Complications
* Associated Western Conditions
* Differential Diagnosis
* Treatment Principle
* Common Acupuncture Points
* Common Herbal Formulae
SP Qi Xu or SP Yang Xu causes SP
Qi to be unable to hold things up.
Clinical Manifestations
Prolapse of one or more organs Abdominal and epigastric distention
after eating
Sallow complexion Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting
Anorexia Loose stools
Four limbs feel tired and heavy Shortness of breath
T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks
C: White
P: Even, or Soft and thready
| Associated Western
Conditions |
Prolapse of uterus, rectum, stomach,
kidney
or other visceroptosis Chronic diarrhea
Urinary incontinence
This is a subcategory of SP Qi Xu
or SP Yang Xu. All prolapses basically fall under the category of
Central Qi Sinking.
Strengthen SP, Reinforce the Center,
Invigorate Yang and Benefit Qi.
| Common Acupuncture
Points |
DU20 (Baihui) - Raises Yang Qi, hence
is the main general point for Central Qi Sinking.
Other points are selected according
to the type of prolapse.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang / Decoction
for Reinforcing the Center and Replenishing Qi
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