Two Ultimate Pill
Chinese Prescription: Er Zhi Wan
English Translation: Two Ultimate Pill
Formula Type: Nourish and Tonify the Yin
Actions: Tonifies & benefits the Liver & Kidneys.
Indications: Weakness & soreness of the lower back & knees, or even weakness & atrophy of the lower extremities, dry & parched mouth & throat, dizziness & blurred vision, insomnia & dream-disturbed sleep, spontaneous emissions, premature graying or loss of hair, & a red, dry tongue.
Contraindications: The two herbs in this formula are cooling & should therefore be used with caution in patients with weak digestive systems.
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Nu Zhen Zi / Privet Fruit, Ligustrum |
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Taste: Bitter, Sweet • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Tonic • Sub Category: Tonify Yin |
Dosage4.5-15g |
Actions1. Nourishes & tonifies the Liver & Kidneys: for yin deficiency of the Liver & Kidneys with such symptoms as dizziness, spots before the eyes, soreness of the lower back, premature graying of the hair, & tinnitus.
2. Augments the Liver & Kidneys & clears heat from deficiency: for internally-generated heat due to yin deficiency.
3. Augments the Liver & Kidneys & imporves vision: for diminished visual acuity in patients with Liver & Kidney deficiency. |
MeridiansKidney, Liver |
CautionsContraindicated in cases of yang deficiency or diarrhea due to cold from deficiency of the Spleen. |
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Han Lian Cao / Eclipta Herb |
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Taste: Sweet, Sour • Temperature: Cool • Category: Tonic • Sub Category: Tonify Yin |
Dosage9-15g |
Actions1. Nourishes & tonifies the Liver & Kidney yin: for Liver & Kidney yin deficiency with dizziness, blurred vision, vertigo, & premature graying of the hair.
2. Cools the blood & stops bleeding: for yin deficiency patterns with bleeding due to heat in the blood, with such symptoms as vomiting or coughing up blood, nosebleed, blood in the stool, uterine bleeding, & especially bloody urine. |
MeridiansKidney, Liver |
CautionsContraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the Spleen or Kidneys with diarrhea. |