*Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia (liu wei di huang wan)

Chief: Shu Di Huang

Deputy: Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao

Assistant: Ze Xie, Mu Dan Pi, Fu Ling

Pattern: Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency

Indications: Soreness and weakness in the lower back, light-headedness, vertigo, tinnitus, decreased hearing, night sweats, spontaneous and nocturnal emissions, a red tongue with little coating, and a rapid, thin pulse. The patient may also present with a variety of other symptoms including hot palms and soles, a chronic dry and sore throat, toothache, or wasting and thirsting disorder.

Cautions and contraindications: Despite its elegant design, this formula still has cloying properties and should be used with caution in cases with indigestion, diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency, or a white, greasy tongue coating. 

ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO