ACTIONS
Enriches yin and drains fire
INDICATIONS
Pulmonary, nephrotic, or osteo- tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, nervous exhaustion, etc
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF YIN VACUITY INCLUDE
* Dizziness
* Tinnitus
* Low back and knee soreness and limpness
* Nocturia
* Seminal Emission
* Night sweats
* Scanty tongue fur
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VACUITY HEAT/FIRE EFFULGENCE INCLUDE
* Hot flashes
* Heat in the five hearts or centers
* Vexatious heat
* A red tongue
* A surging, rapid pulse
FORMULA EXPLANATION
Within this formula, Shu Di Huang supplements and enriches the liver and kidneys, while Gui Ban nourishes yin and heavily settles and subdues upwardly floating ministerial fire. Huang Bai and Zhi Mu clear heat and drain fire. Zhi Mu also enriches yin.