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Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and tonifies Jing and Blood

Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency with blurred vision, dizziness and ringing in the ears Hair turning grey too early Convalescence after a serious or long illness Too little breast milk

Nourishes Jing and Blood and extinguishes Wind

Headache, dizziness or numbness from Blood or Yin deficiency Dizziness that worsens with exertion, in particular

Moistens the Intestines and Lungs

Dry, hard stools or constipation from dry Intestines or deficient Blood or Yin, rather than Heat or stagnation; gentle enough for the elderly, after childbirth and in the debilitated