Kidney and Lung Yin Deficiency
In traditional theory, this pattern combines depletion of Lung and Kidney yin, involving respiration, throat, fluids, and the Kidney’s lower-body signs. Its conceptual role is to describe a dry, deficient Lung presentation linked with Kidney weakness and possible empty heat. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Empty
- Organ affinity
- Lungs, Kidneys
- Defining presentations
- Dizziness; Tinnitus; Dry cough which is worse in the evening; Dry throat; Dry mouth
- Treatment principles
- Nourish Lung and Kidney yin; Moisten the Lung and throat; Support the Kidney root of respiration; Clear empty heat when indicated by the traditional pattern
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database