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Water Element – Kidney and Bladder |
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KI-001
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Strengthening Kidney function for strong bones since 210 A.D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang. TCM Indications: Chilliness, cold hands and feet, weak or sore back and knees, frequent or insufficient urination; unusual sweating, edema, improper movement of fluids with excessive or deficient release of urine, sweat, etc.; chronic wheezing and shortness of breath; “cold womb” or “cold sperm,” lack of sexual desire, fatigue after sexual activity. Modern Indications: Syndrome of Kidney Yang insufficiency as seen in chronic nephritis, diabetes, autonomic nerve disturbance, senile dementia, primary stage of prostatic hyperplasia, infertility, urinary dysfunction, amenorrhea, and other chronic disorders with the symptoms of lassitude in the loins, legs, and feet. Comments: For conditions caused by Kidney Yang function disorder including, bone problems like osteoporosis, neck problems or herniated disks, as well as tinnitus, memory loss, and menopausal symptoms. In severe cases or in early stages, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated during Pregnancy. Contra-indicated during acute phase of illness (cold/flu). Some patients may experience digestive upset or diarrhea. Take small doses of Li Zhong Wan to combat. |
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KI-002
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Harmonizing Kidney and Liver function since 1775 A.D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Nurtures Liver and Kidney Yin. TCM Indications: Can help with impaired vision, dry eyes, excessive tearing due to Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency. Also see Liu Wei Di Huang Pian, (KI-003). Comments: This formula builds on Liu Wei Di Huang Pian with two additional herbs that enhance Liver and Kidney Yin. In severe cases or in early stages, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated in the early phase of acute illness (cold/flu). Caution with patient tending toward abdominal bloating, loose stools or mucus. Overuse can cool and weaken digestion. Take small doses of Bao He Wan (SP-006) or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan (SP-005) to combat cooling effect, or take after eating food. |
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KI-003
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Strengthening kidney function since 1119 A.D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Nurtures Liver and Kidney Yin TCM Indications: Low back pain, sore knees, chronic swelling of the gum, teeth problems, dry throat and eyes, problems with closing of the fontanels, hot flashes, night sweats, nocturnal emission, ringing in the ears, dizziness, vision problems, premature loss of hair, chronic frequent and burning urination, lack of sexual fluids, premature ejaculation, pain during intercourse, hectic fever, feverish sensation in the palms and soles. Modern Indications: Autonomic nerve functional disturbance, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, chronic nephritis, hypothyroidism, pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, vertigo, deafness, Comments: This famous, versatile formula is the foundation of some of the most powerful herbal remedies to strengthen Kidney yin. This formula is useful for Kidney yin deficiency, especially fatigue related to working at night. In severe cases or in early stages, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated during acute phase of illness (cold/flu). Over use of this formula can cool and weaken digestion. Take small doses of Bao He Wan (SP-006) or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan (SP-005) or take after eating. |
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KI-004
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Harmonizing Kidney and Heart function since 1742 A. D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Nourishes Yin to decrease pathogenic fire. TCM Indications: Hyperactivity of fire caused by Yin deficiency, hectic fever and night sweats, lower back and sore knees, sore throat, insomnia, chronic swelling of the gums, ringing in the ears, and nocturnal seminal emission. Modern Indications: Used for weakness due to chronic disease, hypertension, and chronic nephritis. Comments: For upper/lower imbalance, this formula is most effectively used with Xiao Chai Hu Pian (LI-002). Contra-indicated during acute phase of illness (cold/flu). Use with care with patients with a tendency to abdominal distention, loose stools, or mucus accumulation. This formula is very cooling and overuse can weaken/damage the Spleen. |
