Shou Wu Yan Shou Dan Jia Jian - 首烏延寿丹加減 - Modified Polygonum Multiflorum Extend Longevity Elixir

English:	Modified Polygonum Multiflorum Extend Longevity Elixir
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori	He Shou Wu	15g	Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes Jing. With Sang Ji Sheng, tonifies Kidney Yin and Liver Blood to nourish the sinews and bones and treat dizziness and blurred vision.
Magnetitum	Ci Shi	30g	Anchors Liver Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Spirit, Nourishes the Kidneys and augments the Liver.
Gelatinum Plastri Testudinis	Gui Ban Jiao	15g	Nourishes Yin and anchors Yang.
Hb. Taxilli	Sang Ji Sheng	15g	Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae	Niu Xi	15g	Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin. With Du Zhong, for low back and extremity pain and weakness due to Bi pain or Kidney Deficiency.
Stir-fried Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae	Suan Zao Ren	12g	Nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies Liver Blood and calms the Spirit.
Rx. Rehmanniae	Sheng Di Huang	12g	Clears Heat, cools the Blood and nourishes Yin. With Niu Xi, powerfully clears Deficiency Fire Blazing Upward.
Fr. Lycii	Gou Qi Zi	12g	Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin. With Ju Hua, for Liver and Kidney Deficiency with Jing and Blood unable to rise and nourish the eyes.
Cx. Eucommiae	Du Zhong	9g	Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and lowers blood pressure.
Flos Chrysanthemi	Ju Hua	9g	Calms the Liver, clears the eyes, calms Liver Yang, promotes the movement of Heart Qi and Blood and stimulates Blood circulation.

Formula Actions

• Nourishes and Reinforces the Liver and Kidneys
• Lowers Blood pressure

Syndromes

• Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Facial complexion pale and sallow Both cheeks slightly red Dizziness Dry eyes Blurred vision Spots before the eyes Numbness of limbs Flaccid paralysis (Wei syndrome), weakness Tinnitus Deafness Forgetfulness Dry, rough eyes A dry mouth Low back and knees sore and painful Numbness of the extremities Throat dry and painful Malar flush

Five Sole Heat Low-grade fever Night sweats Irritability Insomnia Stools difficult to pass Constipation Spermatorrhea Irregular menses or Scanty menses or Amenorrhea Vaginal discharge Maybe palpitations T: Red and tender C: None P: Thready and rapid

Treats

Hypertension

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For chest oppression and Heart pain:
+ 15g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen
+ 15g Fr. Trichosanthis	Gua Lou