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Composition

  • Lu Jiao JiaoColla Cervi Cornus4–12 g

    Nourishes and tonifies Qi and Blood.

    it is made into a glue to tonify Yin and Yang.
  • Gui BanPlastrum Testudinis9–45 g

    Nourishes Yin, anchors Yang, benefits the Kidneys, strengthens the bones and nourishes the Blood.

    • Zhi Mu, Huang Bai
    Sheng Di Huang, for afternoon fever, night sweats, and steaming bone disorder due to Yin* Deficiency.
    • Liu Jiao Jiao
    for weakness and debility due to Kidney Deficiency.
  • Sheng Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae5–30 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes *Yin and generates fluids.*

  • Hu Gu*Os Tigris (see contra-indications)10–60 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, controls pain and strengthens the sinews and bones.

  • Xu DuanRx. Dipsaci6–21 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens and reconnects the sinews and bones, promotes the movement of Blood, alleviates pain and generates flesh.

    for deficient Kidneys or Cold-Damp Bi causing low back and leg pain and weakness, and contracture of the leg muscles.
  • Tu Si ZiSm. Cuscutae6–18 g

    Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.

    enriches and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, astringes Jing, nourishes Kidney Yin, brightens the eyes and encourages the movement of Primal Yang to treat spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation and lower back pain from Kidney Deficiency.
  • Du ZhongCx. Eucommiae8–16 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and tonifies Kidney *Yang.*

    tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the lower back and secures the Chong and Ren channels to treat aching in the lower back and knees, weakness of the legs which makes walking difficult and especially threatened miscarriage due to instability of the Chong and Ren channels.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.*

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali9–30 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood and relieves numbness and pain.

    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates spasms, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and alleviates pain.*

    • Bai Shao
    moderates spasms and alleviates pain, for painful spasms of the leg or abdomen.
  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae6–16 g

    Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis, nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the joints.

    for low back and extremity pain and weakness due to Bi pain or Kidney Deficiency.
    powerfully clears Deficiency Fire Blazing Upward.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.

    for many Blood Deficiency patterns.
    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood and treats Blood Deficiency Heat.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood and astringes *Yin*.

    regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews.
  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri3–12 g

    Drains Kidney Fire.

    for Yin Deficiency fever with steaming bones and night sweats.
    for steaming bone disorder and spermator-rhea due to Yin Deficiency.
    for a sore and weak low back and legs.
  • Zhi MuRz. Anemarrhenae6–12 g

    Clears Heat, drains Fire, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, generates Fluids, clears Deficiency Fire and quenches thirst.

    • Huang Bai
    clears Heat and Drains Fire for Yin Deficiency Fire.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae3–9 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    • Bai Zhu
    for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.

Actions

  • Strengthens the Liver and Kidneys
  • Replenishes Yin
  • Boosts Yang
  • Builds up the Blood
  • Dispels Heat
  • Promotes Blood circulation
  • Fortifies the sinews and bones

Patterns treated

Wei Syndrome (atrophy disorder) arising from deficient Liver and Kidney function

Manifestations

  • Progressive muscle weakness and wasting
  • Involvement extends to all four limbs
  • Significant cramping and stiffness can occur
  • The muscles partly lose their nerve control
  • Breathing function becomes impaired

Indications

The motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Modifications

Cautions

**Os Tigris Hu Gu* comes from an endangered species, so it is excluded from this formula — see the modifications for substitute herbs.