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Du Zhong Pills for Tonifying Deficiency

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Du Zhong Pills for Tonifying Deficiency,For kidney deficiency and exhaustion, manifested as lower back pain and weakness.

Formulas Name : Du Zhong Pills for Tonifying Deficiency

Chinese Name : 补虚杜仲丸

Drug Formulation

Eucommia Bark (coarse bark removed, roasted) 1.5 liang; Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) 1.5 liang; White Poria (black skin removed) 1.5 liang; Fructus Aurantii (pith removed, fried with bran) 1.5 liang; Cuscuta Seed (soaked in wine overnight, pounded separately) 2 liang; Dried Ginger (roasted) 0.5 liang; Polygala Root (core removed) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.

Processing

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

Benefits

For kidney deficiency and exhaustion, manifested as lower back pain and weakness.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine or jujube broth before meals.

Du Zhong Pills for Tonifying Deficiency,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.,For kidney deficiency and exhaustion, manifested as lower back pain and weakness.

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