Action:
Nourishes kidney Yang and essence
Indication:
Kidney Yang and essence deficiency. Yang is kept apart in the exterior by excess Yin in the interior (a state of extreme cold inside the body, but with manifestations of pseudo-heat syndrome)
Key Symptoms and Signs for Use:
Aching and lassitude in lower back and legs
Cold feeling in the lower part of the body
Cold feeling in the limbs
Mental fatigue
Decreased libido; impotence
Tongue: Pale, white coating
Pulse: Deep and thready
Clinical Application for Reference:
Lower back pain
Male or female infertility
Chronic kidney problems
Decreased libido, impotence
Osteoporosis
Insomnia
Precautions and Contra-indications:
Not suitable for excess patterns