Table 1.

Diagnosis criteria of deficiency of kidney-Yin.

(1) Dizziness

(2) Tinnitus

(3) Flaccid waist and knees

(4) Hectic fever

(5) Dry mouth and throat

(6) Night sweat

(7) Spermatorrhea

(8) Thirst and drink

(9) Red tongue and less fur

(10) Thready and rapid pulse

Patients who have not less than 3 items above can be diagnosed as deficiency of kidney-Yin.