Pattern Identification:
Kidney Yang deficiency, waning Fire of the Gate of Vitality, Blood deficiency
Chinese Action:
Warms and Tonifies Kidney Yang, replenishes Essence (Jing) and nourishes Blood and Essence
Pulse:
Deep and weak, particularly in the rear positions
Tongue:
Pale and damp
Indications (Symptoms):
-Temporary aching and weakness of the lower back and knees
-Occasional fatigue, dizziness, aversion to cold and coolness of the extremities with a desire to wear warm clothing
-Helps relieve occasional loose stools, possibly with undigested food
-Occasional watery leukorrhea, frequent urination, slight incontinence, water retention in the ankles
