Qing E Wan - 青娥囊 - Young Maiden Pill

English:	Young Maiden Pill
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Fr. Psoraliae	Bu Gu Zhi	3-9g	Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing and astringes urine. With Du Zhong and Hu Tao Ren, for heaviness, coldness and extreme pain in the lower back.
Cx. Eucommiae	Du Zhong	8-16g	Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the sinews and bones and aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood.
Sm. Juglandis	Hu Tao Ren	9-30g	Tonifies the Kidneys, replenishes Jing and Strengthens the back and knees. With Bu Gu Zhi, for low back pain with premature ejaculation, coughing and wheezing due to Kidney Yang Deficiency. With Du Zhong and Bu Gu Zhi, for low back and knee pain and weakness in the legs from Kidney Deficiency.
Bul Allii Sativi	Da Suan	4.5-15g	Promotes the movement of Qi, Reduces Stagnation, Resolves toxicity, Strengthens the Spleen, Warms the Stomach.

Formula Actions

• Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang

Syndromes

• Kidney Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Chronic lumbago: low back feels cold, weak and aching The pain is dull and lingering The symptoms are improved by massage and rest Frequent recurrences The pain is aggravated by exertion, prolonged standing, sexual activity and fatigue Weak, sore legs and knees Knees feel cold and aching Heel pain Feeling chilled Aversion to Cold Shortness of breath Cold limbs General debility Urinary frequency with abundant, clear urine or Oliguria with edema

Pale face Loose teeth Maybe nocturia Lassitude Withdrawn, subdued behavior Dizziness Tinnitus Impotence Spermatorrhea Premature ejaculation Low libido Female infertility ("uterus cold and infertile") Maybe anorexia Maybe loose stools Maybe chronic diarrhea or "cock crow" diarrhea T: Pale and swollen C: Thin and white P: Deep and thready - maybe slow

Treats

Low back pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For weakness of Ming Men Fire:		For weakness of Ming Men Fire with Kidney Yin Deficiency:
+ Cx. Cinnamomi	Rou Gui
+ Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata	Zhi Fu Zi	+ Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata	Shu Di Huang
+ Colla Cornu Cervi	Lu Jiao Jiao	+ Fr. Corni	Shan Zhu Yu
+ Sm. Cuscutae	Tu Si Zi	+ Rx. Dioscoreae	Shan Yao
+ Fr. Lycii	Gou Qi Zi