Explanation
This formula, which has already been explained in the chapter on Headaches (Chapter 1),
tonifies Kidney-Yin and nourishes the Essence and Marrow. In particular, Lu Jiao and Lu Jiao
Jiao (see below) nourish Marrow and the brain. It is particularly suited to women.
Variations
- If there are symptoms of Empty-Heat add Zhi Mu Rhizoma Anemarrhenae asphodeloidis
and Huang Bo Cortex Phellodendri.
You Gui Wan
(Restoring the Right [Kidney] Pill)
Fu Zi Radix Aconiti carmichaeli praeparata 3 g
Rou Gui Cortex Cinnamomi cassiae 3 g
Du Zhong Cortex Eucommiae ulmoidis 6 g
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni officinalis 4.5 g
Tu Si Zi Semen Cuscutae 6 g
Lu Jiao Jiao Colla Cornu Cervi 6 g
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata 12 g
Shan Yao Radix Dioscoreae oppositae 6 g
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensis 6 g
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 4.5 gExplanation
This formula, which has already been explained in the chapter on Headaches (Chapter 1),
tonifies Kidney-Yang. In particular, Lu Jiao Jiao nourishes Marrow.
Case History 2.2
Dizziness: Kidney-Essence Deficiency-Male, Age 31
A 31-year-old man had been suffering from severe dizziness, slight deafness and tinnitus for one
year. His condition had been diagnosed as Meniere's disease. He sometimes sweated at night and
felt generally exhausted. He had had a bout of dizziness ten years previously. He also suffered
from headaches of a throbbing character on the temples with flickery eyes.
His tongue was slightly Red and the coating was too thin. His pulse was Empty on the deep level
and Wiry on both Rear positions.