Enhanced Kidney Qi Pills,From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 4.,For cases of “gu” syndrome characterized by severe deficiency of the spleen and kidneys, distended abdomen, edema of the limbs, shortness of breath with copious phlegm, difficulty urinating, and loose, yellow stools; also treats diabetes insipidus, where one drinks and one urinates.
Enhanced Kidney Qi Pills
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Formulas Name : Enhanced Kidney Qi Pills
Chinese Name : 加味肾气丸
Drug Formulation
2 pieces of processed Aconite Root, 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Alisma, 1 liang of Cornus Fruit (pulp only), 1 liang of Chinese Yam (roasted), 1 liang of Plantain Seed (steamed with wine), 1 liang of Peony Bark (wood removed), half a liang of Cassia Bark (unroasted), half a liang of Sichuan Achyranthes Root (stem removed, soaked in wine), and half a liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root.
Source
From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.
Benefits
For cases of “gu” syndrome characterized by severe deficiency of the spleen and kidneys, distended abdomen, edema of the limbs, shortness of breath with copious phlegm, difficulty urinating, and loose, yellow stools; also treats diabetes insipidus, where one drinks and one urinates.
Instructions for Use
Take 70 pills per dose, washed down with rice water on an empty stomach.
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Enhanced Kidney Qi Pills,For cases of “gu” syndrome characterized by severe deficiency of the spleen and kidneys, distended abdomen, edema of the limbs, shortness of breath with copious phlegm, difficulty urinating, and loose, yellow stools; also treats diabetes insipidus, where one drinks and one urinates.