Bu Shen Gu Chong Wan 补肾固冲丸
Tonify Kidney and Consolidate the Penetrating Vessel Pill
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Gu Jin Ming Fang by Luo Yuan Kai (1914–1995)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cuscuta chinensis | 250 grams | |
Dipsacus asper | 90 grams | |
Morinda officinalis | 90 grams | |
Eucommia ulmoides | 120 grams | |
Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum | 90 grams | |
Angelica sinensis | 60 grams | |
Rehmannia glutinosa | 150 grams | |
Lycium barbarum | 90 grams | |
Asini Corii Colla | 120 grams | |
Codonopsis | 120 grams | |
Atractylodes macrocephala | 90 grams | |
Ziziphus jujuba | 50 pieces | |
Amomum villosum | 150 grams |
* Deer Horn Gelatin is used in some versions
** Some sources use Ginseng in a lesser dose.
Preparation:
Powder and form honey pills
Function:
Tonifies the Kidney, secures the Chong (Penetrating) Vessel, Tonifies Qi,, Nourishes Blood, calms the Fetus
Use:
Lower back pain, feeling cold or cold feet, copious pale urine, pale tongue and a deep, weak pulse
1. Threatened Miscarriage
2. Habitual Miscarriage
3. May also be used for Infertility
Dose:
6–9 grams three times daily, for 3 months
Cautions:
Not suitable for cases with excess Heat
Modifications:
1. More severe deficiency, use Ginseng instead of Codonopsis Dang Shen.
2. If there are signs of Heat, add Scutellaria Huang Qin
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