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Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang and augments Jing

Kidney Yang deficiency with impotence, seminal emission, and a sore, weak lower back, knees and legs Kidney Jing deficiency Kidney Yin deficiency A gentle Yang tonic that also nourishes Yin, so it is more balanced and less drying than most

Nourishes Lung Yin, transforms Phlegm and stops bleeding

Lung Yin deficiency with a chronic cough and wheezing Consumptive cough with streaks of blood in the sputum Wheezing from combined Lung and Kidney deficiency

Supports recovery from debility

General depletion after a long illness, including spontaneous sweating from Qi deficiency