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Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, secures Jing and holds the urine

Deficient Kidney Yang causing impotence or premature ejaculation, cold limbs, and a lower back and knees that are cold and painful Spermatorrhea, frequent urination, incontinence or bedwetting from deficient Kidney Yang and Essence Kidneys failing to grasp Qi Declining Ming Men Fire

Warms and tonifies Spleen Yang and stops diarrhea

Diarrhea from Spleen Yang deficiency with gurgling bowels, abdominal pain, bloating and poor appetite, particularly early-morning (fifth-watch) diarrhea Combined Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency, for which it is best suited

Treats vitiligo (topical)

Vitiligo, applied externally after soaking in wine