Kidneys failing to receive Qi
In traditional theory, this pattern describes weakened Kidney reception of inhaled qi, with the Lung’s descending and dispersing functions failing to connect adequately with the Kidney. Its conceptual role is to explain chronic, deficient breathing patterns accompanied by lower-body weakness or Kidney signs. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Empty
- Organ affinity
- Kidneys, Lungs
- Defining presentations
- Shortness of breath on exertion; Rapid breath; Weak breath; Difficulty in inhaling; Chronic cough
- Treatment principles
- Support the Kidney’s reception of qi; Strengthen the Lung-Kidney connection; Assist the descending and anchoring functions of qi; Warm yang when cold deficiency is prominent
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database