Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing-Yue, 1624

Preparation:

Decoction; the Aconite is decocted for 30–60 minutes before adding the other herbs.

Function:

Warms the Kidneys, increases Yang, replenishes Essence

Use:

Formula Pattern: Coldness, lower back pain, weakness, thin pulse
1. Chronic Lower Back Pain; Degeneration of the Lumbar discs
2. Chronic Weakness due to Old age, Chronic disease or Convalescence
3. Infertility
4. Anovulation
5. Impotence
6. Incontinence
7. Edema
8. Chronic Anemia; Leukopenia
9. Addison’s Disease
10. Hyperaldosteronism
11. Hypothyroidism
12. Chronic Nephritis
13. Chronic Prostatitis
14. Delayed development in Children; Failure to Thrive; Learning difficulties
15. Diabetes
16. Multiple Sclerosis
17. Muscular Dystrophy
18. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Dose:

The above is prepared to be taken daily.
Commonly used as Powder or Pills in doses of 6–9 grams, 2–3 times daily

Cautions:

1. Not used in Yin deficiency or Heat conditions
2. Use cautiously in Spleen Qi deficiency

Modifications:

1. Spleen Qi deficiency, add Ginseng and Costus

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