bubble_chart Efficacy

Tonify the kidneys and assist yang, unblock water and disperse edema.

bubble_chart Indications

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.

bubble_chart Syndrome Differentiation

1. Edema caused by kidney yang deficiency.
2. Swelling and heaviness in the lower back and legs with weakness.
3. Difficulty in urination.
4. Pale tongue with white coating.
5. Deep pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

1. Edema is severe: add Polyporus and Alisma.
2. Dribbling urination: add Akebia Stem and Grass of Common KnotGrass.
3. Lumbago is severe: add Eucommia Bark.
4. Qi deficiency and fatigue: add Ginseng and Astragalus Root.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

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.