One of the functions of Qi (especially Spleen-Qi) is to uphold the body structures in place. When Qi is severely deficient, this supporting function fails. This occurs in extreme situations, in which much energy and blood have been lost, or in terminal illnesses.

• It usually occurs with severe deficiency of Spleen-Qi and Kidney-Qi.

See: Qi, Sinking of Spleen-Qi

Symptoms

• Exhaustion, severe weakness, asthenia
• Shallow, interrupted respiration
• Pallor (face and tongue)
• Weak voice
• Weak pulse
• Anorexia
• May have rectal tenesmus
• Ptosis
• Prolapses

Points

• CV-8 with moxa cone on salt.
• ST-36, BL-20 moxa
• GV-20

Recovery is very slow. The Earth is nourished to restore the function of transformation and transportation.