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Yang Rong Zhuang Shen Tang养荣状肾汤

Nourishing and Flourishing Strengthening the Kidneys Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Sang Ji ShengHb. Taxilli15 g

    Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones, expels Wind-Dampness, nourishes the Blood and calms the womb.

  • Dang GuiRx . Angelicae Sinensis15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis and regulates the menses.

    for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
  • Xu DuanRx. Dipsaci15 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, stops uterine bleeding, calms the fetus, prevents miscarriage, promotes the movement of Blood and alleviates pain.

    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 and weakness of the legs which makes walking difficult.
  • Du ZhongCx. Eucommiae15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones and tonifies Kidney *Yang.*

  • Du HuoRx. Angelicae Pubescentis15 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

    • Sang Ji Sheng, Du Zhong
    Dang Gui, for Wind-Dampness in a patient with underlying Kidney Deficiency,* with low back pain and knee pain and stiffness.
    for numbness in the legs.
  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae9 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness, expels Internal Wind, stops spasms and alleviates pain.

  • Rou GuiCx. Cinnamomi5 g

    Warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Heart, strengthens the Yang and Ming Men Fire, disperses deep Cold, warms and unblocks the channels and vessels and alleviates pain.

  • Sheng JiangRz. Zingiberis Recens6 g

    Warms the Middle and reduces the toxicity of the other herbs.

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata15 g

    Nourishes Liver and Kidney *Yin, nourishes Jing and Blood and fills the Marrow.*

    for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.

Actions

  • Strengthens Liver and Kidney Yin
  • Provides warmth to the Kidneys
  • Bolsters the Yang
  • Builds up the sinews and bones
  • Dispels Wind-Dampness
  • Replenishes the Blood

Patterns treated

Deficiency of the Kidneys

Manifestations

  • Soreness and numbness affecting the joints, back and limbs
  • Pain concentrated mainly in the lower body
  • Additional signs of Kidney Deficiency
  • Low back pain, with the lumbar region feeling cold, weak and achy
  • A sensation of being chilled
  • Dislike of cold conditions
  • Coldness of the extremities
  • Overall physical weakness
  • A pale complexion
  • Frequent urination producing copious, clear urine, or
  • Scanty urination accompanied by swelling
  • Possible nighttime urination
  • A lack of energy
  • A quiet, withdrawn demeanor
  • The knees feeling cold and achy
  • Lightheadedness
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Reduced sexual desire
  • Possible loss of appetite
  • Possibly loose bowel movements
  • Possibly long-standing diarrhea or diarrhea occurring at daybreak ("cock crow")
Tongue body
A tongue body pale and swollen in appearance
Coating
A coating thin in texture and white in color
Pulse
Deep and thready, possibly slow as well

Indications

Body pain following childbirth