Formula Kidney Essence Deficiency

Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang

人参鹿茸汤

Also known as:

Ren Shen Lu Rong Wan , Ginseng & Deer Antler Formula

Formula Composition

Lu Rong
Lu Rong
Ren Shen
Ren Shen
Dong Chong Xia Cao
Dong Chong Xia Cao
Bu Gu Zhi
Bu Gu Zhi
Ba Ji Tian
Ba Ji Tian
Tu
Tu Si Zi
Huang Qi
Huang Qi
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Long Yan Rou
Long Yan Rou
Du Zhong
Du Zhong
Niu Xi
Niu Xi
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi
Huang Bo
Huang Bo
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Xiang Fu
Xiang Fu
Feng Mi
Feng Mi
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes Kidney Essence
  2. Boostes Qi and nourishes Blood

Patterns Treated

Kidney Essence Deficiency, Qi and Blood Deficiency, Deficient Cold in Uterus, Liver and Kidnes Deficiency

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang

Main Actions

Nourishes Kidney Essence
Boostes Qi and nourishes Blood

TCM Patterns Addressed

Common Applications

Blurred vision Hearing loss Tinnitus Weak back Weak legs Sore back Sore legs Seminal Emissions Night sweats Cold uterus Female sexual dysfunction Benign prostatic hyperplasia Chronic prostatitis Male Infertility Low sperm count Age-related hearing decline Presbyopia Age-related vision changes Neurasthenia Chronic lower back pain Osteoporosis Fatigue in elderly General weakness in elderly Chronic fatigue syndrome Post-illness debility

Ingredients in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Lu Rong
Lu Rong

Pilose antlers

Temperature Warm
Taste Salty, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Young unossified hairy antler of male cervus nippon
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Lu Rong directly addresses the root pathology of Kidney Essence Deficiency. It generates Essence, warms Kidney Yang as well as strengthens bones and sinews.
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Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Ren Shen powerfully tonifies Oiringal Qi (Yuan Qi ), which is stored in the Kidneys.
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Dong Chong Xia Cao
Dong Chong Xia Cao

Cordyceps

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used The entire dried fungus
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Dong Chong Xia Cao tonifies both Kidney Yin and Yang while benefiting Lung Qi at the same time. It supports the King ingredients without being overly warming.
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Bu Gu Zhi
Bu Gu Zhi

Psoralea fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Bu Gu Zhi warms Kidney Yang so as to secures Essence. The salt processing enhances its Kidney-entering property.
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Ba Ji Tian
Ba Ji Tian

Morinda roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Ba Ji Tian warms Jidney Yang as well as strengthens sinews and bones. The licorice processing moderates its warmth. Addresses the weak lower back and legs indication.
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Tu
Tu Si Zi
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Tu Si Zi tonifies Kidney without being excessively warming or cooling. It secures Essence while supporting both Yin and Yang.
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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Huang Qi tonifies Qi and raises Yang. It works synergistically with Ren Shen.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Dang Gui nourishes and invigorates Blood so as to address Blood Deficiency. It classically paires with Huang Qi.
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Long Yan Rou
Long Yan Rou

Longans

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Spleen
Parts Used Dried flesh of the fruit
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Long Yan Rou tonifies Heart and Spleen, nourishes Blood as well as calms the Mind. It addresses secondary symptoms of Essence/Blood Deficiency affecting the Heart-Mind.
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Du Zhong
Du Zhong

Eucommia bark

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried stem bark
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Du Zhong tonifies the Liver and Kidney as well as strengthens sinews and bones. It directly addresses lower back weakness. Liver stores blood; kidney stores essence — Du Zhong bridges both.
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Niu Xi
Niu Xi

Achyranthes roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Niu Xi strengthens lower back/knees AND serves as envoy. As assistant, it invigorates Blood and benefits the sinews.
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Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra berries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe fruits
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Wu Wei Zi astringes and secures Kidney Essence, prevents leakage of Qi and Body Fluids. The sour flavor constrains and holds what the tonics build.
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Huang Bo
Huang Bo

Phellodendron bark

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys, Large Intestine
Parts Used Dried bark
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Huang Bo drains Fire and clears Deficiency Heat. It prevents the numerous warming Yang tonics from generating pathological Heat. This is sophisticated formulation — without Huang Bai, the formula could easily become too warming for long-term use.
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Fu Ling strengthens Spleen and promotes water metabolism. It strenghtens the Middle Burner transforming and transporting function. It prevents Dampness accumulation from the heavy nourishing substances.
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Xiang Fu
Xiang Fu

Coco-grass rhizomes

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Xiang Fu moves Qi and ensures smooth circulation. It prevents Stagnation that could result from so many rich, cloying tonics.
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Feng Mi
Feng Mi

Honey

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used Honey
Role in Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang
Feng Mi harmonizes the formula, moistens and aids digestion of the rich substances, slightly enhances the Qi-tonifying effects.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Do not use: Pregnancy Active cold/flu or any acute infection Excess heat patterns (stomach fire, lung phlegm-heat) Use with caution: Hypertension Diabetes Yin Deficiency with Heat signs Weak digestion with Dampness

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Ren Shen Lu Rong Tang may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.