formula name | Life-Relieving Kidney Qi Pill |
alias | Supplemented Kidney Qi Pill |
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Tonify the kidneys and assist yang, unblock water and disperse edema.
Edema caused by kidney yang deficiency, heavy waist and swollen feet, difficulty in urination, fear of cold and cold limbs, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, pale tongue with white coating, and deep pulse. Also treats consumptive thirst, drinking one and urinating one.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
This prescription is suitable for syndromes of kidney yang deficiency, abnormal qi transformation, and inability to dredge and regulate the water passage. This prescription is formed by adding Achyranthes Root and Plantain Seed to the Cassia Bark, Aconite and Rehmannia Pill. Cassia Bark, Aconite and Rehmannia Pill, also known as Golden Chamber Kidney Qi Pill, is mainly used to treat symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, seminal emission, impotence, and frequent nocturia caused by kidney yang deficiency. It has the effect of warming and tonifying kidney yang. This prescription adds Plantain Seed to promote urination and expel water pathogens through urine; Achyranthes Root tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens the bones and muscles, and promotes urination. The combination of these herbs can tonify the kidney and assist yang, restore the normal function of qi transformation, and promote urination to expel dampness through urine, thereby curing the symptoms.
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Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency with effulgent fire or damage to fluids due to excess heat.
bubble_chart Modern Application
This formula enhances endocrine function, boosts immunity, promotes and regulates fluid metabolism. It is used for chronic nephritis, prostatitis, chronic urethritis, edema, diabetes, neurasthenia, urinary retention, chronic bronchitis, hypertension, hypotension, beriberi, forgetfulness, and sciatica.
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