Lu Lu Tong Fructus Liquidambaris taiwanianae
Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae
Xun Gu Feng Rhizoma seu Herba Aristolochiae
Wei Ling Xian Radix Clematidis chinensis
Shi Nan Teng Ramus Photiniae
Sang Zhi Ramulus Mori albaeExplanation
This pill is similar in effect to remedy (i) above, but it is stronger and has a more complex
action. It tonifies Kidney-Yang, strengthens the back, nourishes and moves Blood, and expels
Wind-Dampness. It is therefore suitable for chronic backache in the elderly from deficiency of
Kidney-Yang and Blood, retention of Cold-Dampness in the lower back and some local stasis of
Blood.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Pale-Bluish-Purple and rather Stiff body.
Jian Bu Hu Qian Wan
(Vigorous Walk [like] Stealthy Tiger Pill)
Mu Gua Fructus Chaenomelis lagenariae
Huai Niu Xi Radix Achyranthis bidentatae
Hu Gu Os Tigris
Qin Jiao Radix Gentianae macrophyllae
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Ren Shen Radix Ginseng
Feng Mi MelExplanation
This pill nourishes Liver- and Kidney-Yin and strengthens sinews and bones. It is suitable for
chronic backache in the elderly from deficiency of Liver- and Kidney-Yin.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Red body without coating.
Te Xiao Yao Tong Ling
(Especially-Effective Backache Pill)
Du Zhong Cortex Eucommiae ulmoidis
Ba Ji Tian Radix Morindae officinalis
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii
Hong Hua Flos Carthami tinctorii