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Tonifies Kidney Yang and augments Essence

Kidney deficiency with aging: impotence, nocturnal emission, weak or frequent urination, and a sore, weak lower back

Nourishes Blood and Yin

Depleted Essence and Blood showing as general weakness; moistening rather than drying, unlike many Yang tonics

Moistens dryness of the Intestines

Constipation from Blood or Yin deficiency, as in older people or after childbirth

Stops bleeding

Bleeding from injury Coughing or vomiting of blood Blood in the stool