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NAMES |
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS |
THERAPEUTIC FUNCTIONS |
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An adrenal
support formula for individuals who are ¡§burned out,¡¨ with fatigue, no
energy, and lack of interest, drive and satisfaction |
Tonifies
Kidney qi |
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General
musculoskeletal disorders of the arm (shoulders, elbows, and wrists) |
Dispels cold and damp, activates qi and blood circulation,
relieves pain |
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Used as an adjunct formula to treat acute
and chronic inflammation with swelling |
Clears fire, damp-heat, toxic heat, and deficiency heat |
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Acute pain and inflammation of the lower back; or chronic pain with acute flare-up |
Activates blood circulation, disperses painful obstruction in
the lower back |
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Chronic pain and inflammation of the lower back with weakness, degeneration, and decreased
mobility and range of motion |
Invigorates channel circulation, tonifies Kidney and Liver yin |
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Herniated
disk, lumbar radiculopathy, prolapsed or bulging disk, or slipped disk;
localized or radiating pain from the spine |
Activates
blood circulation, eliminates blood stasis, reduces inflammation, relieves
pain, strengthens the soft tissues |
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Menopause with manifestations of heat (hot flashes,
irritability, insomnia, and mood swings) |
Clears deficiency heat |
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Atrophic
vaginitis or vulvovaginitis with vaginal dryness, itching, and burning
sensations |
Nourishes blood,
softens the Liver, tonifies Kidney yin and jing
(essence) |
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Female
infertility: regulates menstruation and promotes fertility during the
menstrual phase |
Regulates
menstruation, relieves pain |
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Female
infertility: regulates menstruation and promotes fertility during the follicular
phase |
Tonifies
qi and blood, nourishes Kidney jing (essence) |
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Female infertility:
regulates menstruation and promotes fertility during the ovulatory phase |
Tonifies
ming men (life gate) fire and Kidney yang |
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Female
infertility: regulates menstruation and promotes fertility during the luteal
phase |
Moves
qi and blood |
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Cancer
support formula for individuals who suffer extreme weakness and deficiency
and cannot receive chemotherapy, radiation treatments, or surgery |
Clears
heat, eliminates toxins, tonifies the underlying deficiencies (qi, blood,
yin, and yang) |
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Chemotherapy/radiation support formula |
Tonifies qi and yin, harmonizes the Stomach |
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Stress, frustration, restlessness, anxiety, and emotional
disturbance; also a
support formula for PMS (breast distension, irritability and/or mood swings) |
Spreads
Liver qi, relieves stagnation |
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Extra-strength formula for severe restlessness, stress, and
anxiety; also a support
formula for craving and withdrawal associated with addiction |
Purges
Liver fire, calms the shen (spirit) |
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ADD
(attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder) with difficulty focusing and concentrating |
Extinguishes
Liver wind, nourishes the shen (spirit) |
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Stress,
insomnia, and an overactive mind in individuals with underlying weakness and
deficiencies |
Calms the shen (spirit), regulates Liver qi, sedates
Liver fire, tonifies deficiencies |
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High cholesterol and triglycerides levels |
Dispels dampness, invigorates blood circulation |
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High
cholesterol and triglycerides levels in individuals with fatty liver and
obesity |
Dissolves
damp, eliminates phlegm, invigorates blood circulation |
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Cardiovascular and circulatory disorders with
decreased blood flow to the heart |
Invigorates blood circulation in the upper jiao |
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Cardiovascular and circulatory disorders with severe blood stasis and impaired blood circulation throughout
the entire body |
Invigorates blood and qi
circulation and eliminates blood and qi stagnation in the upper, middle and lower jiaos |
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General support to improve respiratory, immune and reproductive
functions |
Tonifies Lung and Kidney qi |
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Acute headaches: vertex, occipital, frontal, and temporal |
Invigorates qi and blood circulation in the head |
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Chronic or deficient headaches: migraine, tension, and cluster |
Invigorates qi and blood circulation in the head, tonifies blood |
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Clears the skin, treats acne |
Clears Lung heat and detoxifies the skin |
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Relieves skin conditions that appear to be visibly
wet and purulent, or contain pus, abscesses or fluid |
Clears heat, eliminates toxins, dries dampness, dispels wind,
relieves itching |
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Relieves skin conditions that appear red and dry, and may be
flaky or scaly with underlying damage to and atrophy of the skin |
Clears heat, moistens dryness, eliminates toxins, dispels
wind, relieves itching |
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Shingles
(herpes zoster) with skin lesions and nerve pain |
Drains
damp-heat, purges fire, eliminates toxins, tonifies the underlying
deficiencies |
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Psoriasis
and skin disorders with sores, abscesses, lesions,
blisters, and severe itching |
Clears heat and detoxifies, nourishes blood |
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Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
and inflammation of the gallbladder and bile duct (cholecystitis) |
Spreads Liver qi, clears damp-heat in the Gallbladder |
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Kidney and urinary stones (nephrolithiasis and
urolithiasis) |
Dissolves stones and promotes urination |
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Forgetfulness and poor memory |
Tonifies Heart and Kidney jing (essence) |
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Diabetes mellitus |
Nourishes yin, dispels dampness |
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Arthritis and joint pain that worsens with exposure to cold and
dampness |
Warms the channels and relieves bi zheng (painful
obstruction syndrome) with cold and dampness |
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Gout, gouty
arthritis |
Drains
damp-heat, opens the channels and collaterals, relieves pain |
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Arthritis and joint pain with redness, swelling, and
inflammation |
Clears heat and relieves bi zheng (painful obstruction
syndrome) with heat |
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Weakness,
atrophy and degeneration of the muscles, tendons and ligaments |
Tonifies
qi and blood, activates qi and blood circulation, nourishes yin, strengthens
muscles, ligaments, and tendons |
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Neuropathy and nerve-related pain and numbness |
Invigorates blood circulation in the extremities, relieves pain |
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Muscle spasms and cramps |
Nourishes Liver yin and blood, unblocks stagnation |
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Bone spurs with swelling, inflammation and pain |
Invigorates blood in the channels, disperses stagnation and
relieves pain |
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Trauma and injuries with bruises, swelling, inflammation;
damages to soft tissues and bones |
Invigorates qi and blood circulation, relieves pain |
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Any excess
conditions characterized by heat, fire and toxins, such as infection,
inflammation, metabolic disorders and autoimmune diseases |
Purges fire in all three jiaos |
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Hypertension in individuals with deficient conditions |
Reduces Liver yang rising, tonifies Liver and Kidney yin |
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Hypertension in individuals with excess conditions. Also
effective for genito-urinary infection and inflammation with pain and dysuria |
Dispels Liver channel damp-heat |
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Chronic or habitual constipation with mild to moderate severity |
Moistens the Intestines by nourishing yin and blood |
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Acute and severe constipation |
Purges the Intestines and unblocks stagnation |
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Acid reflux, stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer due to excessive
amount of gastric acid |
Clears Stomach fire and relieves pain |
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Gastrointestinal disorders with infection and inflammation |
Clears damp-heat, relieves diarrhea |
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Hemorrhoids,
including internal or external hemorrhoids, with or without swelling,
inflammation or bleeding |
Clears
damp-heat, eliminates toxic heat from the Intestines, regulates bowel
movements |
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Ulcerative colitis with diarrhea, mucus, blood, and abdominal
cramps |
Clears damp-heat, binds the Intestines, stops bleeding |
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Cleanses the bowel and promotes gastrointestinal
health |
Clears toxic heat in the Intestines |
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gas, pain, and alternating diarrhea
and constipation |
Spreads Liver qi, regulates the bowels |
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General weakness of the gastrointestinal
system with poor appetite, indigestion, loose stools and diarrhea |
Tonifies Spleen qi, binds the Intestines |
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An herbal antibiotic
[mainly antibacterial] formula
for bacterial and viral infection; may
be used by itself or with another formula |
Clears fire, damp-heat and toxic heat, reduces swelling
and redness |
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An herbal analgesic formula that relieves pain and reduces
inflammation; may be used by
itself or as an adjunct to another formula |
Strongly unblocks stagnation and relieves pain |
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An herbal antibiotic [mainly antiviral] formula that treats
various types of infections; may
be used by itself or with another formula |
Releases wind-heat, clears deficiency heat, eliminates toxic
heat |
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An herbal
diuretic formula for edema, swelling, and water accumulation |
Drains dampness, eliminates water accumulation |
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Herbal detox to relieve adverse reactions caused by exposure to
drugs, chemicals, heavy metals, environmental or airborne toxins |
Clears heat, detoxifies, and nourishes yin |
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Herbal antibiotic
formula [antibacterial and antiviral] for ear, nose, throat, and lung
infections and inflammations |
Clears heat in the head and the upper jiao, eliminates toxins |
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Promotes weight loss and treats obesity by suppressing appetite
and increasing metabolic and energy levels |
Clears heat in the Stomach, dispels dampness |
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Promotes and strengthens immune function |
Tonifies wei (defensive) qi |
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A comprehensive and balanced tonic to promote optimal health and
wellness |
Tonifies qi, blood, yin, and yang |
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Herbal detox to treat chronic kidney diseases with elevated
creatinine and blood urea nitrogen |
Clears heat, detoxifies the Kidney, dispels dampness |
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Kidney yang
deficiency with coldness, low libido, premature ejaculation, weakness and
soreness of the back and knees, pale complexion, and polyuria |
Tonifies Kidney yang |
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Kidney
yin deficiency with blurry vision, weakness of the back and knees, tinnitus,
dryness, flushed cheeks, possible low-grade fever |
Tonifies Kidney yin |
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Acute knee
and ankle injuries with swelling, inflammation and pain; or chronic pain with
acute flare-up |
Clears
heat, activates blood circulation, eliminates blood stasis, drains fluids |
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Chronic
knee and ankle disorders with weakness, degeneration, and decreased mobility
and range of motion |
Tonifies
qi, blood and yin; activates qi and blood circulation, opens channels and
collaterals to relieve pain |
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Liver detox to treat hepatic diseases with elevated liver
enzymes and compromised liver functions |
Clears heat, detoxifies the Liver |
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Common
cold, influenza, oral herpes, sore throat and infection in
the early stages |
Dispels wind-heat |
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Systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) with inflammation affecting various tissues and
organs in the body |
Clears
heat, eliminates toxins, nourishes yin, tonifies blood, promotes generation
of body fluids |
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Atrophic and degenerative eye disorders with
impaired or blurred vision, excessive tearing, dry eyes |
Tonifies
Liver and Kidney yin to brighten the eyes |
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Allergic sinusitis or rhinitis with nasal congestion and clear
nasal discharge |
Disperses wind-cold, opens nasal orifices |
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Amenorrhea,
polycystic ovarian disease, and infertility with cold and blood stasis |
Tonifies Kidney yang, invigorates blood |
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Dysmenorrhea with pain and discomfort |
Invigorates blood circulation and removes stasis, relieves pain |
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Acute neck and shoulder pain;
or chronic pain with acute flare-up |
Activates blood circulation, disperses painful obstruction in
the neck and shoulders |
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Chronic neck and shoulder pain with weakness, degeneration, and decreased mobility and
range of motion |
Invigorates channel circulation, tonifies Kidney and Liver yin |
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Neuro-degenerative disorders with impaired mental and/or physical functions, such as
Alzheimer¡¦s disease, Parkinson¡¦s disease, and sequelae of stroke |
Tonifies Kidney yang, opens channels and collaterals |
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Bleeding
disorders, including internal and external bleeding |
Cools the
blood, disperses blood stasis, stops bleeding |
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General
endocrine and hormonal imbalances (i.e., menopause) and atrophy of the
organs (i.e., eyes, ears, kidneys, pancreas, and others) |
Nourishes Liver and Kidney yin |
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Chronic consumptive disorders characterized by dryness, such as thirst,
dry mouth, post-infective cough, and non-productive cough |
Nourishes Lung and Stomach yin, replenishes body fluids, harmonizes the
middle jiao |
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Osteoporosis, bone fractures, and broken bones |
Replenishes Kidney jing (essence) |
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Disorders characterized by accumulation of fluids, exudation and
effusion [damp and phlegm] |
Dries dampness and dissolves phlegm |
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Lung infection and inflammation with profuse, thick, yellow
phlegm, post-nasal drip, chest fullness, and breathing difficulties |
Clears Lung heat and phlegm |
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A general hair tonic to treat hair loss, premature grey hair,
and unhealthy hair with
split ends |
Tonifies Liver blood and Kidney yin |
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Enlarged prostate with urinary difficulties |
Disperses stagnation and relieves lin zheng (dysuria
syndrome) |
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Sinus infection with yellow, purulent nasal discharge and nasal
congestion |
Disperses wind and heat, opens nasal orifices |
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Hardness
and nodules caused by general infectious or inflammatory disorders; lymph
edema and swelling |
Disperses phlegm stagnation, clears heat, and detoxifies |
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Ovarian and uterine cysts, fibroids and mass |
Disperses blood stasis and phlegm accumulation in the lower jiao |
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Breast lumps and cysts |
Spreads Liver qi, disperses phlegm accumulation in the upper jiao |
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Cough
due to various causes; it may be used by itself or with another formula |
Releases
exterior wind, eliminates phlegm, nourishes yin |
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Acute respiratory conditions with dyspnea, chills, nasal
congestion, and clear or white nasal discharge |
Warms the Lung, dispels wind and cold |
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Chronic and deficient-type respiratory conditions with dyspnea,
wheezing, shallow inhalation, and general weakness |
Tonifies and descends Lung qi |
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Acute respiratory conditions with dyspnea, wheezing, fever, dry
mouth, and thirst |
Clears Lung heat, descends Lung qi |
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Insomnia with excessive worries, fear and pensiveness |
Tonifies Spleen and Heart blood, tranquilizes the shen (spirit) |
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Depression |
Disperses phlegm and stagnation of qi, blood, food and damp |
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Depression and stress |
Spreads Liver qi, clears Heart fire |
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Itching from rashes, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis, allergies |
Clears heat and disperses wind, stops itching |
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Bell¡¦s
palsy, facial paralysis, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain, and trigeminal
neuralgia |
Dispels wind attack, relieves pain |
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Hyperthyroidism |
Drains Liver fire, softens hardness |
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Hypothyroidism |
Tonifies Kidney and Spleen yang |
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Small and underdeveloped breasts, lactation difficulties |
Tonifies Kidney yang, invigorates blood circulation |
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A quick and immediate tonic to boost energy and vitality |
Tonifies qi |
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Reproductive
disorders (infertility, low sperm count, poor sperm motility, mobility, and
morphology) |
Tonifies
Kidney yin, yang, and jing (essence) |
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Sexual disorders (impotence, decreased libido, spermatorrhea,
and premature ejaculation) |
Tonifies Kidney yang and jing (essence) |
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Genito-urinary infection and inflammation with itching
and pain |
Dispels damp-heat in the lower jiao |