Rehmannia Eight (tonifying and replenishing formula)
Poriae
Cortex moutan
Rhizome alismatis
Rehmanniae conquitae
Fructus corni
Rhizoma dioscoreae
Radix aconite lateralis prep
Cortex cinnamomi
Effects: Warm nourishing the lower energizer; tonifying and replenishing the kidney yang
Indications: Frequent urination; phlegm retained fluid; wasting-thirst; edema; chronic diarrhea; prolapse of the rectum; difficult urination; nocturia and spontaneous sweating; lower abdominal numbness; deafness or tinnitus
Clinical Reference: This formula is often used in treating kidney/heart edema. Effective for senile benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder/kidney atrophy, frequent or difficult urination, senile dementia, cataract, visual deterioration, forgetfulness, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, sciatica, lower limb numbness, weak foot, menopausal syndrome, dream emission, premature ejaculation, sexual neurasthenia, and infertility.
