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Poor Hunger

Chapter 11.2.1 · Earth Element

Description

Stomach Yang and Qi deficiency (Heart Yang deficiency). The Stomach cannot digest well; patient feels no hunger.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Stomach Yang and Qi deficiency

UB 21 (back-Shu — tonifies function)St 36 (Earth point — tonifies Yang)Ren 12 (Influential point — Yang organs)P 6 (Area Distal — upper abdomen)Warm, cooked foodHeart Yang: H 3, SI 3

Treatment Schedule

1-2/weekly until improvement

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Suggested Prescription

Sp 2Liv 13UB 20

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Spleen.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Spleen.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Spleen.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.