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Bugu Zhi Pills,Deficiency of kidney qi, resulting in bone atrophy and emaciation, tinnitus, restlessness, cramping in the lower abdomen, and pain radiating from the bladder to the lower back and knees.

Formulas Name : Bugu Zhi Pills

Chinese Name : 补骨脂丸

Drug Formulation

Psoralea (lightly roasted) 2 liang, Schisandra (roasted) 2 liang, Dendrobium (roots removed) 2 liang,Cistanche (soaked in wine overnight, sliced, and roasted) 2 liang, Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang, Prepared Rehmannia 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Eucommia (chopped and thoroughly stir-fried until fibrous) 1 liang, Aconite (roasted until cracked, skin and pith removed) 1 liang, Cuscuta (soaked in wine overnight, then separately ground into powder) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

Deficiency of kidney qi, resulting in bone atrophy and emaciation, tinnitus, restlessness, cramping in the lower abdomen, and pain radiating from the bladder to the lower back and knees.

Instructions for Use

Take 20–30 pills per dose, taken on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bedtime, washed down with warm wine.

Bugu Zhi Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 52.,Deficiency of kidney qi, resulting in bone atrophy and emaciation, tinnitus, restlessness, cramping in the lower abdomen, and pain radiating from the bladder to the lower back and knees.

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