| Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yi Yao) |
| Astringent Medicinals (Shou Se Yao) |
| Yang-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yang Yao) |
| from 3 to 10 |
| from 3 to 6 |
| Supplements the Yang |
| Yi Zhi Ren (Yan Zhi): this preparation enhances the product’s tropism in the Lower Burner, reinforcing its Kidney Yang-supplementing action and its astringent action |
| Warms Kidney Yang |
| Supplements the Kidney |
| Consolidates the Kidney |
| Consolidates Jing |
| Contains the urine |
| Warms the Centre |