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Ji Sheng Tu Si Zi Wan Jia Jian濟生菟丝子囊加減

Modified Aid the Living Cuscuta Seed Pills

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Tu Si ZiSalt mix-fried Sm. Cuscutae15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine and benefits the marrow.

  • Jiu Zhi Wu Wei ZiWine-steamed Fr. Schisandrae9 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and astringes *Jing.*

  • Lu RongCornu Cervi Pantotrichum0.5 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens *Yang*.

  • Duan Mu LiCalcined Concha Ostreae15 g

    Prevents leakage of fluids.

    for urinary frequency or incontinence.
  • Zhi Fu ZiBlast-fried Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata3 g

    Warms Ming Men Fire and assists Heart, Kidney and Spleen *Yang*.

  • Ji Nei JinEndothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli9 g

    Astringes Jing and urine and stops enuresis.

    for spontaneous emissions.
    for urinary incontinence, frequent urination and cloudy urination due to Bladder and Kidney Deficiencies.
  • Sang Piao XiaoOotheca Mantidis9 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, assists Yang, retains Jing and astringes urine.

    for spermatorrhea and vaginal discharge due to Kidney Deficiency.
  • Yi Zhi RenSalt-fried Fr. Alpiniae Oxyphyllae9 g

    Warms the Kidneys and astringes Jing and urine.

    prevents the development of Heat from Deficiency as a side effect.
  • Shan YaoStir-fried Rx. Dioscoreae9 g

    Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes *Jing*.

  • Jin Ying ZiFr. Rosae Laevigatae9 g

    Stabilizes Kidneys, astringes urine and retains *Jing*.

    for spermatorrhea, enuresis and incontinence in the elderly due to Kidney Yang Deficiency.

Actions

Provides warmth to and strengthens Kidney Yang

Patterns treated

A Deficiency state of Kidney Yang

Manifestations

  • Bedwetting or
  • Involuntary leakage of urine
  • Lumbago, with the lower back feeling cold, weak and sore
  • A sensation of being chilled
  • Dislike of Cold
  • Coldness in the limbs
  • Overall weakness of the body
  • A pale complexion
  • Frequent urination producing copious, clear urine, or
  • Oliguria occurring together with edema
  • Possibly nocturia
  • Listlessness
  • Quiet, introverted demeanor
  • A cold, sore sensation in the knees
  • A dizzy, lightheaded feeling
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Involuntary seminal emission
  • Ejaculation occurring prematurely
  • Diminished sexual desire
  • Infertility affecting women, described as a "cold, infertile uterus"
  • Possibly a loss of appetite
  • Stools that may be loose
  • Possibly chronic diarrhea, or diarrhea occurring at "cock's crow"
Tongue body
The tongue is Pale in color and swollen in body.
Coating
The coating is Thin in texture and white in color.
Pulse
The pulse is Deep and thready, and may also be slow.

Indications

  • Cases of enuresis
  • Instances of urinary incontinence
  • Cases of spermatorrhea