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Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao (龜鹿二仙膠) richly nourishes both the yin and the yang and replenishes the essence, qi and blood; a deep constitutional tonic for essence and yin-yang depletion.
English Name
Tortoise Shell and Deer Antler Syrup
Classical Source
Yi Bian, 1751
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the yin and yang; replenishes the essence and blood
Indications
Essence and yin-yang depletion: emaciation, weakness, sore aching back and legs, impotence and infertility, spermatorrhoea, blurred vision, and premature ageing.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale. Pulse: thin and weak.
Modifications
Taken long-term as a syrup/gelatin for deep deficiency.
Cautions & Contraindications
Rich and cloying; use with caution in Spleen deficiency, damp, and heat patterns. Use sustainable antler sources.
