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Tonifies Kidney Yang, augments Jing, Blood and marrow, and warms the Womb

Kidney Yang deficiency: impotence, spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence or dribbling after urination, and cold, aching lower back and knees Weakness of the knees and legs A Cold, deficient Womb causing infertility, heavy uterine bleeding or vaginal discharge

Moistens the Intestines and moves the stool

Constipation from dry Intestines lacking fluids, in older or debilitated people or those with deficient Qi or Blood; in larger amounts it can be used on its own