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Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (金鎖固精丸) tonifies the Kidney and astringes to secure the essence; for chronic seminal emission and spermatorrhoea from Kidney deficiency.
English Name
Metal Lock Pill to Stabilise the Essence
Classical Source
Yi Fang Ji Jie, 1682
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the Kidney and secures the essence
Indications
Kidney deficiency with loss of essence: seminal emission and spermatorrhoea, sore weak lower back, tinnitus, and fatigue.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale with a white coat. Pulse: thin and weak.
Modifications
With marked yang deficiency, combine with Kidney-yang tonics.
Cautions & Contraindications
For deficiency emission; not where there is damp-heat in the lower burner.
