Drains damp and water accumulation and promotes urination.
Indications:
Yang Deficiency Cold: Weakness and soreness in the lower back and knees, tenderness or tense feeling in the lower abdomen, a cold feeling in the lower half of the body, impotence, spermatorrhea, palpitations, clear and profuse urination possibly with incontinence, water retention, irritability with a difficulty or inability to lay down
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Damp and Water Accumulation: Wasting and Thirsting disorder with thirst and copious and frequent urination. Leg Qi with sore, weak, numb, and swollen lower limbs and difficulty walking.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Swollen and pale tongue, possibly with teeth marks
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Weak and deep pulse, possibly thin or empty
Western Uses:
Diabetes Mellitus and Insipidus
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypothyroidism
Neurasthenia
Chronic Nephritis
Chronic Bronchitis
Asthma
Pulmonary Emphysema
Urinary Retention
Climacteric Syndromes
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
As this formula is warming, it should be avoided in patients with Yin deficiency and dryness, empty heat, or fluid impairment.
Also, do not use in cases with Damp-Phlegm conditions presenting with a greasy tongue coat.
This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Preparation Notes:
Decoction. Shu Di Huang is commonly substituted for Sheng Di Huang.
Originally Appeared In:
Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Formula 27 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify
