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Explanation



  • KI-3, Ren-4 and BL-23 tonify the Kidneys.

  • BL-52 strengthens the Will Power and memory.

  • BL-15 strengthens the Mind and memory.

  • Du-20 facilitates the rising of clear Yang to the head.


Herbal Treatment


Prescription


Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Variation
(Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill)


Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata 24 g
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis 12 g
Shan Yao Radix Dioscoreae oppositae 12 g
Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis orientalis 9 g
Mu Dan Pi Cortex Moutan radicis 9 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 9 g
Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae 4.5 g
Wu Wei Zi Fructus Schisandrae chinensis 4.5 g
Yuan Zhi Radix Polygalae tenuifoliae 6 g
Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei 6 g

Explanation



  • The first six herbs contitute the Liu Wei Di Huang Wan which nourishes Kidney-Yin.

  • Suan Zao Ren, Wu Wei Zi and Yuan Zhi are added to enter the Heart and strengthen
    the Mind and memory.

  • Chang Pu opens the Mind's orifices and improves memory by facilitating the rising of
    clear Qi to the head.


Variations



  • If there is both Yin and Yang deficiency add Lu Jiao Jiao Colla Cornu Cervi, Ba Ji Tian

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