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Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys and strengthens the sinews and bones

Sore, aching lower back and knees, stiff joints and weak legs from Liver and Kidney deficiency Wind-Damp on top of underlying Kidney deficiency Dribbling urination from Kidney deficiency

Stops uterine bleeding, calms the fetus and prevents miscarriage

Bleeding or spotting in pregnancy Restless fetus Threatened miscarriage, including from Liver and Kidney deficiency Uterine bleeding and vaginal discharge from deficiency of the Ren channel

Moves Blood, relieves pain, generates flesh and joins the sinews and bones

Traumatic injury such as fractures, sprains and bruises, especially with pain and swelling of the lower back and limbs, treated topically or internally Sores on the surface of the body, treated topically Bi pain

Reduces swellings, abscesses and sores

Toxic abscesses and sores