Angelica 9-15 gm, Achyranthes 6 gm, Cistanche (washed with wine to remove saltiness) 6-9 gm, Alisma 4.5 gm, Cimicifuga 2-3 gm, Citrus aurantium 3 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Use 220 ml of water, decoct until reduced to 160-180 ml, and administer while warm before meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Warming the kidneys and replenishing essence, moistening the intestines to relieve constipation.

bubble_chart Indications

Elderly kidney deficiency, severe constipation, clear and frequent urination, weak waist and legs, cold back and fear of cold.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The kidneys govern the two lower orifices. Deficiency of kidney qi leads to a lack of warmth in the lower origin, resulting in the failure to transform the five kinds of fluids, and the intestines lose their moisture, causing constipation. The treatment should focus on warming the kidneys and moistening the intestines. In the prescription, Desertliving Cistanche warms the kidneys and benefits essence, moistens dryness, and lubricates the intestines; Chinese Angelica nourishes blood and regulates blood, with a pungent and moistening effect to promote bowel movements; Achyranthes Root tonifies the kidneys and strengthens the lower back, with a descending nature; Submature Bitter Orange relaxes the intestines and lowers qi; Alisma enters the kidneys to drain turbidity; a small amount of Cimicifuga Rhizome is added to raise clear yang, ensuring that the clear rises while the turbid descends. Zhang Jing-yue referred to this formula as: "A tonic that promotes movement." Therefore, it is suitable for those suffering from kidney deficiency constipation.

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