Kidney Yin deficiency and bones

Comment by Archived User

kidney yin def. is red tongue with little coating, fast and thread pulse, always night time sweat, in TCM, bones belong to kidney, so if kidney esscent run out the bone will be weak. the heart yin def. is thirsty with weak pulse..., for kidney yin def. use "Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan"

Comment by Chad J. Dupuis, L.Ac.

The foundation of yin in the body is the kidneys so it is common for someone with heart yin deficiency to have a root of kidney yin deficiency. In fact the most common yin building formulas are generally for "kidney" yin.

What you are describing could be something like "steaming bone disorder" which is a sensation of heat coming from deep inside the person in those with relatively severe yin deficiency.

Appropriate formulas could Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Da Bu Yin Wan, or even Tian Wan Bu Xin Wan which is for kidney and heart yin deficiency - although that is better for calming and not as effective on building the yin of the body.

Comment by Archived User

I agree with Chad&#39s advice, and would like to offer the following addition.

In my experience, persons with bone pain also have low levels of Vitamin D.

Since the kidneys convert D to make it usable by the body, supplementation with Vitamin D3 is often necessary. Supporting Kidney function at the same time with the proper herbal formula results in the most long-lasting effect.

Certain fishes, cod liver oil, mushrooms & eggs are a few foods you should also include to increase D levels.

Comment by Archived User

Thanks everyone for your comments. I&#39ve been consulting with a TCM doctor online and am waiting for a prescription herbal formula for kidney yin deficiency and a yin invigorator to come in from China. Actually, when I took a look at steaming bone disorder, it was interesting to see how it was very possible that I could have this condition since it&#39s such a close description of what I&#39m experiencing.