Aidus & E-Fong Herbal Solution
Herbal Formula for Astringent- Consolidating Essence
                                 
                                                 
8.4.   Herbal Formula  for Astringent- Consolidating the Essence to Control Emission and
Enuresis

These formulae are indicated to seminal emission, nocturnal emission, frequent urination and nocturnal enuresis. The
kidney stores the essence, controls defecation and urination, unconsolidation due to kidney deficiency may lead to lack
of storage of the essence, so there might be seminal emission, nocturnal emission. Deficiency cold in lower jiao may
cause dysfunction of the urinary bladder. There appear frequent urination and nocturnal enuresis. The therapy of
consolidating the essence to control seminal emission should be used. Sha Yuan Zi (Flatstem milkvetch seed), Qian Shi
(gordon euryale seed), Lian Xu (lotus stamen), Long Gu (dragon's bone), Mu Li (oyster shell) and Sang Piao Xiao
(mantis egg case), etc., are most common herbs for choice as main herbs.
For syndrome of disharmony between the heart and kidney manifested by absent mindedness, poor memory, Shi Cang
Pu (grassleaved sweetflag rhizome), Yuan Zhi (polygala root) and Gui Jia Ban)Jia (otortoise plastron), etc., can be
added to harmonize the heart and kidney. For essence insufficiency affecting qi and blood, Hong Shen (ginseng), Fu
Ling (poria), Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root) and Shu Di Huang (prepared rehmannia root), etc., can be added to
replenish qi and nourish the blood.