Translation

Kidney Qi Pill from Formulas that Aid the Living

Formula Type

Tonify Both The Yin & Yang

Formula Sub Type

Warm and Tonify the Yang

Actions

Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, Regulates Water, and Relieves Edema.

Source

Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Shen Fang)

Ingredients

1. Shu Di Huang6g
2. Fu Ling6g
3. Shan Zhu Yu6g
4. Shan Yao6g
5. Mu Dan Pi6g
6. Ze Xie6g
7. Jin Chuan Niu Xi
   (soaked in liquor)6g
8. pao Fu Zi
   (blast-fried)9g
9. Rou Gui
   (do not expose to heat)3g
10. Che Qian Zhi6g

Indication

Kidney yang deficiency with water accumulation: severe pitting edema, cold sensations in the lower body, lumbago, fatigue, sensory numbness, and urinary difficulties.

Contraindication

1. Yin deficient fire, excess fire, damaged body fluids, or the presence of an exterior condition.