When it comes to tonifying the kidneys, many people's first thought is classic formulas like Liuwei Dihuang and Guifu Dihuang. However, in my opinion, these medicines are not suitable for everyone.
In the perspective of Traditional Chinese MedicineLiuwei Dihuang Wan specializes in kidney yin deficiency, while Guifu Dihuang Wan focuses on kidney yang deficiencybut nowadays, people often stay up late, have irregular diets, and lack exercise. Their physical constitution is no longer simply due to kidney deficiency; most cases involve a combination of deficiency and excess, with multiple organs affected simultaneously. In such situations,Blindly choosing a single kidney-tonifying medicine that only nourishes a single organ and a single aspect of yin or yang not only fails to alleviate discomfort but may also disrupt the body's yin-yang balance and increase the body's burden.
Today I will share with you aKidney Tonifying All Rounder Guilu Erxian JiaoIt can simultaneouslyTonify the spleen and kidneys, replenish essence and blood, tonify both yin and yangThe key is its mild medicinal properties, making it particularly suitable for individuals with complex constitutions.
In the prescriptionTurtle shell nourishes yin and subdues yang, replenishes essence and benefits marrow; deer antler warms and tonifies kidney yang, benefits essence and nourishes bloodBoth nourish yin and yang, able to nourish essence and blood from the root; combined withLycium barbarum nourishes the liver and kidneys, replenishes essence and improves vision; Panax ginseng greatly tonifies primordial qi, strengthens the spleen and benefits the lungsFour herbs combined,It nourishes both the congenital kidney and the acquired spleen.
However, it must be reminded that the most important principle in traditional Chinese medicine is syndrome differentiation and treatment. Each person's constitution is different, and the complexity of syndromes varies greatly. It is crucial not to use medications on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
